AIN'T

Today we talked about the use of the word "ain't".  This word is considered non-standard English, but it is highly used. You can find many examples in songs, movies, commercials, etc. 

But, what does ain't mean? Watch the following video. What is the meaning of ain't in each song?  What standard form is ain't replacing in each one?  Isn't? Aren't? Haven't? Am not???

Search for examples of ain't in the title of  movies and songs. 

 Leave a comment with your discoveries. 
(You can also leave the link of the song to listen to it, or the movie)

MALE NANNY!!!

Last class we were talking about women's jobs, men's jobs and prejudice in the workplace... Now I invite you to work with the following funny video! This is a scene from the American series “Friends”.  Ross and Rachel are looking for a nanny for their baby.

The sentences below are mentioned by the characters. Make sure you know the meanings before listening!

“Are you gay?"/ “But I’m straight. I’m engaged actually” /  ''So you’re just like a…guy who's a nanny?''  / “I really believe that the most satisfying thing you can do with your life is to take care of a child” / “Yea, kids say all kinds of that crap” / “You’re hired!” / “You gotta be at least bi” (bi=bisexual)

 Write a brief description of the situation and answer:

Would you hire a male nanny? Why? Why not?

What do you think about Ross's behaviour? 

A GATHERING OF BALD MEN

Last Friday (September 6th) we finished reading the story "A Gathering of Bald Men" by Mandla Langa, included in the book "Dancing with Strangers", Oxford Bookworms. (Read the summary of the story here)

It seems to be a crazy story, but it hides interesting morals/teachings.  Leave a comment answering this question: "What is/are the teaching/s of this crazy story?"

ARGENTINE ADULT LEARNERS' WEEK

From Sep 2nd to Sep 6th we are celebrating the Argentine Adult and Adolescent Learners' Week. Today we were discussing about the importance of it! We want to share some of our reflections...

Have a look at our virtual wall!!! 

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Feel free to add your own reflection by double clicking on any part of the wall!