Friday, 15 October 2010
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Enjoy your Summer Holidays!
The school year is almost finished. It's been a pleasure having had you as my students for nine months. I hope you have learned new things and I wish you keep on learning. In the future you'll see how important it is to speak foreign languages. You know how to contact me for whatever you want or need. I wish you very good luck for the future.
Have a good summer!
Thursday, 10 June 2010
The Red Kangaroo
These days we have been talking about animals: you have done some research about one animal and you have presented your findings to your clasmates. Here you are a copy of the worksheet we have worked in class. This way you'll be able to see the full-colour version!
And you can click here for more information on the red kangaroo.
And you can click here for more information on the red kangaroo.
Read this doc on Scribd: An Animal The Red Kangaroo
Etiquetas:
activities,
animals,
reading,
writing
Monday, 31 May 2010
Past Simple

Still difficult? Well, you can always have a look at this website and read the explanation in Spanish!
Etiquetas:
activities,
grammar,
Past Simple
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Put an 'R' in your Life: Web Links

TREASURE HUNT
Etiquetas:
activities,
didactic unit,
links,
sustainability
Monday, 26 April 2010
Didactic Unit on Sustainability
Today we have begun working on a didactic unit that deals with sustainability. Its title is Put an 'R' in your Life! With it we will learn many things. here you can have a look at the version in full colours!
Didactic Unit. Sustainability
Etiquetas:
didactic unit,
sustainability
Sunday, 18 April 2010
Let's Write a Poem!

Have you ever thought of writing a poem in English? Well, it's time for you to try! Don't panic! It's not difficult at all!
There are six types of poems quite easy for beginners: Bio Poems, 5W Poems, I Am Poems, Name Poems, Cinquain Poems and Diamond Poems. If you click here you will have access to a website with clear instructions for each one.
Choose your favourite poem and go ahead. I'm sure you'll write really good poems!
Sunday, 4 April 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Thursday, 1 April 2010
April Fool's Day
The tradition originated in France and Great Britain.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
St. Patrick's Day



Saint Patrick’s Day is usually celebrated with a parade. The one in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is very famous. But the one in New York City is one of the biggest. It lasts for hours.
Play a game here and have good luck! You can also read poems and listen to songs for this special day here.
Etiquetas:
game,
poems,
reading,
songs,
St. Patrick
Sunday, 7 March 2010
International Women's Day
International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future. In some countries like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, this day is a national holiday. If you want to learn more about this day, you can click here.
This is the message the Secretary General of the United Nations has sent to the world.
This is the message the Secretary General of the United Nations has sent to the world.
And here goes a short tribute to some of the many important women throughtout history. Do you know them?
Etiquetas:
International Women's Day,
United Nations,
video
Monday, 22 February 2010
Welcome to this Victorian House!
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Past of Be, There Was and There Were

Etiquetas:
activities,
grammar,
Past Simple,
verb to be
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
II IES El Fontanal Spelling Bee

The English Department will organise the II Spelling Bee, a funny and interesting way of proving you are good at spelling. You will be able to take part in the contest for Segundo Ciclo (3º and 4º ESO). You can review the vocabulary lists for your level and you can also have a look at the rules and the recommendations here.
There will be great prizes for the winners!!!
Below you have some pieces of advice for the contest, the rules of the Spelling Bee and the wordlist for your cycle. Have a look at them.
Good luck to everybody!
Algunos Consejos Para El Concurso de Deletreo
Spelling Bee Rules
listado segundo ciclo
Etiquetas:
Andalusia Day,
contest,
Spelling Bee
Saturday, 23 January 2010
I Have a Dream
Last 19 January American people celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Do you know who he is? He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. You can learn more things about his life and work here. You can also enjoy these subtitled videos of his famous speech I Have a Dream. We will devote some time in class to talk about it, so take your time and think about his words:
I'm sure you also have a dream about how people's lives could improve. Send a comment telling me and your classmates!
Etiquetas:
Martin Luther King Jr.,
Peace Day,
video
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Giving Directions and Walking around Town

In this website you'll find a list with useful expressions for giving directions and managing yourself around town.
If you click here you can listen to dialogues asking for directions.
Here you can listen to another dialogue as you read it.
Now you are ready to listen to some sentences (click here) and look at a map and say if these sentences are true or false . . . if you need it, you can read the tapescript!
And in this website you can play hangman.
Have fun . . . and learn many things!
Etiquetas:
directions,
listening,
reading,
writing
Monday, 4 January 2010
Happy New Year!
How did you say goodbye to 2009? How did you receive the new year? Did you eat the twelve grapes? As you know, not everybody has the same customs and traditions.
Would you like to know how people in New York welcomed 2010 in Times Square? Have a look at this video, join the countdown and enjoy the atmosphere.
If you click here you can also see a brief overview of other countries' celebrations and enjoy the firework display in London next to the London Eye.
Would you like to know how people in New York welcomed 2010 in Times Square? Have a look at this video, join the countdown and enjoy the atmosphere.
Thursday, 24 December 2009
A Christmas Tour around London
If you want to see the Christmas lights in London, don't miss this opportunity. Get in my car and I'll give you a lift from Piccadilly Circus to Marble Arc. Meanwhile we'll listen to a song we can sing quite well, can't we? By the way, don't panic! Remember people drive on the left here!
Sunday, 20 December 2009
Happy Christmas (War is Over)
We would all be very happy is war was in fact over all over the world. However, there are many things we can do everyday to make the lives of the people around us easier, can't we. Now we can listen to this song by John Lennon, sing the karaoke version and think about the lyrics.
Jingle Bell Rock
If you feel like singing today, here goes this Jingle Bell Rock. Pay attention to the lyrics and then sing the karaoke version!
Do They Know it's Christmas?
Band Aid is a British charity that calls artists to record a Christmas single. Do They Know It's Christmas Time at All? is a song written in 1984 to raise money for the relief of famine in Ethiopia in 1984 and 1985. Many famous singers contributed with their voices. Although the song is almost 25 years old, I think the message is still valid. What do you think?
Here are the lyrics for you to think about the content:
Here are the lyrics for you to think about the content:
All I Want for Christmas . . is You!
Do you want a lot for Christmas? Well, here is a song that perhaps will help you be merry and happy . . .
And here goes the karaoke version for the artists!
And here goes the karaoke version for the artists!
Last Christmas
The other day we sang Last Christmas by Wham. Here is the song with the lyrics for you to rehearse before singing the karaoke version below.
Enjoy yourselves!
Enjoy yourselves!
Christmas is coming!

To begin with, you can read and listen to a story about Christmas Day by clicking here. Is Christmas Day a special day in your life, too? What do you do at home to celebrate it? Is there any other special day in your life? What do you usually do on this day? Don't forget to post a comment answering these questions!
Moreover, you can find out more about Christmas customs and traditions in England with this online game and you can review some vocabulary with this card game where you just have to turn over pairs of cards and match words and pictures.
If you need something more challenging and international, this is an online quiz to play either in pairs or on your own, don't miss it! You'll learn how Christmas is celebrated all over the world.
As you know, one of the main characters of this time of the year in England is Santa Claus. Here is a funny song about him. Do you like it? Well, you can always play this game with . . . or against Santa!
Monday, 14 December 2009
Present Continuous

Don't miss it!
Etiquetas:
activities,
grammar,
Present Continuous
Friday, 27 November 2009
Treasure Hunt: Three Constitutions

In this activity we will review some important aspects of the Spanish Constitution and we will learn some facts about the Constitution of the United Kingdom and the Constitution of the United States of America. The three of them protect the Human Rights.
Read these questions carefully and think if you can answer them:
1. Which of the three constitutions is the oldest? When was it written?
2. When was the Spanish Constitution adopted?
3. What happened on 6 December 1978 in Spain?
4. What is the main difference between the Constitution of the United Kingdom and the other two constitutions?
5. Name three rights American, British and Spanish citizens have.
6. Complete these sentences with one of these words: Parliamentary monarchy, constitutional monarchy, federal constitutional republic.
a) Spain is a . . . . . . . . . .
b) The United States of America are a . . . . . . . . . .
c) The United Kingdom is a . . . . . . . . . .
These are the websites that you should visit to answer the questions:
Please send a comment with your answers and don't forget to include your name!
Etiquetas:
Constitution,
reading,
treasure hunt,
UK,
USA,
writing
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Say NO in Any Language!
The United Nations designated November 25 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. We should be aware of how important this issue is all over the world. Here is a video for you to refect on violence:
And this is another short one, because NO is NO in any language!
And this is another short one, because NO is NO in any language!
Monday, 23 November 2009
Happy Turkey Day!

And here goes the original song:
Etiquetas:
karaoke,
listening,
lyrics,
Thanksgiving,
video
The First Thanksgiving Day

Etiquetas:
listening,
reading,
Thanksgiving,
WebQuest
A Thanksgiving Day Worksheet
On the fourth Thursday of November people in the USA celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Members of the family meet around a huge dinner where stuffed turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes play an important role. Americans also enjoy American football on TV and there is a famous parade along the streets of New York.
Here is the worksheet we will work in class.
Thanksgiving
Here is the worksheet we will work in class.
Thanksgiving
Etiquetas:
reading,
Thanksgiving,
worksheet
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Present Simple

I wouldn't miss it!
Etiquetas:
activities,
grammar,
Present Simple
Let's give form to our letters!

Make sure you write a nice letter. First impressions are important!
Please Mr. Postman!

1. What's the name of the person that delivers letters?
2. Where does he carry the letters?
3. What is the singer waiting for?
4. Who is the addressee of the letter?
5. Who is the addresser of the letter?
Here is a version by The Beatles. What is the main difference with the song above? Which one do you prefer?
6. Who is the addreeser now?
Ready to sing alone? Click here for a karaoke version and enjoy yourself!
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Last week we saw a video of how the guard changed at Buckingham Palace. Here you are another one. I hope one day we can see it live!
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Let's Meet our Pen Pals!

1. What is the name of the school?
2. What is the name of the town where the school is?
3. In the USA there are 50 states. Which is the state where the school is? (Perhaps you'll have to click here.)
4. Which is the county to which it belongs?
5. Have a look at the location of the state in this map. What is the capital of the state where our penpals live? Which is the ocean their state borders?
I'm waiting for your answers!
European Film Festival and the Treasure of El Carambolo
Last Tuesday (10 November) we went to Seville to see one of the films at the European Film festival with other students from the school. The film, Somers Town, was in original version with subtitles in Spanish.
After that, we went to the Archaeological Museum in Maria Luisa Park and saw the treasure of El Carambolo.
This is the worksheet the students had to complete after seeing the film. And here are some pictures to show what a good time they had.
After that, we went to the Archaeological Museum in Maria Luisa Park and saw the treasure of El Carambolo.
This is the worksheet the students had to complete after seeing the film. And here are some pictures to show what a good time they had.
Thursday, 5 November 2009
A Day at Buckingham Palace

Click here and you will find more information in Spanish.
Would you like to visit it? Meanwhile, you can watch this video and have a look at the atmosphere, some rooms, and the gardens.
Etiquetas:
Buckingham Palace,
reading,
video
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Halloween

Here you can read and listen to a story about a haunted house.
Etiquetas:
activities,
Halloween,
listening,
reading,
vocabulary
Sunday, 18 October 2009
Cambridge and London
These days we'll learn about Cambridge and London. Click here and find Cambridge in the map. Then, find London. Are they near or far?
Have a look at this video about Cambridge. Do you like it?
This is a presentation on London. Would you like to visit it?
Have a look at this video about Cambridge. Do you like it?
This is a presentation on London. Would you like to visit it?
London For Ever
Which one do you prefer, Cambridge or London?
View more presentations from Raissa_ro.
Etiquetas:
Cambridge,
London,
map,
presentation,
video
Sunday, 11 October 2009
Greetings!
Hi, students! I hope you like my blog. I'm sure you will learn many interesting things with it.
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