“WHAT IF…” THE BOX (2)

Do you remember the previous scene? If she pushes the button, she will receive one million dollars. However, if she does it, someone will die. What will she do? Watch this new scene, the answer is here:

1. What do they consider before pushing the button? (what if?)

2.What does she finally do?

3.What will happen next? 
Write a paragraph describing the way this movie continues and ends. 

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF...

Watch the following scene of the movie "The box". The situation is unusual and intriguing...

After watching, leave a comment answering the questions below:

1. What will happen if she pushes the button?

2. What are the restrictions?

3. What will happen if she refuses?
4. What will happen next? What do you think?

TO BE CONTINUED...

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!!! 

Created with Padlet

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

MATT HAS NEVER BEEN ABROAD! (Video)

Helen, Matt, David and Jane live together in a flat in Oxford. On Sunday mornings they  usually sit around and read the papers. Watch the following video and answer the comprehension questions to the right (click on the image below)

How did the story continue? What happened next? 

Write a comment with your answers

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO BARCELONA???

Watch the following video on 10 top attactions of Barcelona (Spain) and answer these questions:

1. Have you ever been to Barcelona?

2.a. If you have never been there: Would you like to go?

2.b. If you have already been there: What is Barcelona like? Would you come back?

3. Choose 3 of the top ten attractions of the video you would like to visit and describe them. 

INTERVIEWING A BAND

Speaking of bands and interviews, watch the following funny video on an interview to a British band (By Les Luthiers)

HAVE YOU EVER???

Try the following "have you ever" quiz! 85-question quiz!

 TRY THE QUIZ NOW!

Which question/s did you like the most? What is/are your favourite question/s of the quiz?
Did you have to look up words/expressions in the dictionary to understand the questions of the quiz? Which ones??? What do they mean? Leave a comment to share your discoveries!

HOW ADDICTED TO FACEBOOK ARE YOU?

Try the following quiz on how addicted to Facebook you are.  Then write a comment with the score you get! According to this quiz, I am 23% addicted to Facebook... What about you??? What's your score? How long have you been using Facebook?  What do you think about it?  Have you ever thought of deleting your facebook account? Why?

Add life to years!

Last week we were discussing about the importance of adding life to years. Watch the following video about the way we think and act about older people. Then, write a comment with your opinion/experience. What are the stereotypes mentioned in the video? How should we think and act about ageing in order to have a healthier society?

 

Comparing two cities...

Listen to the following comparison of 2 cities: Sydney and Valencia. How much can you understand?

Listen and take notes. Then leave a comment comparing the two cities.

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW

Last Friday, June 14th, we went to the British Arts Centre to see The Mousetrap. We had a really good time!!! 

The play was fantastic! 

  

 

 Leave a comment 

and

share your experience!

    On June 14th we are going to the theatre! We are going to see "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie...

     

    

OUR MATERIAL 
http://es.slideshare.net/sabrinasastre/the-mousetrap-level-2-and-3

"Three blind mice"  

                         

        Who was Agatha Christie?       
ANSWER

 

Someone stole my bag!!!

 

What happened to Margot? 

Leave a comment with a description of the situation!

(include as many details as possible)

London to Paris by Eurostar 

There are many ways to cross from England to France. One way is by the Eurostar. Eurostar is the high-speed passenger train from London to Paris & Brussels via the Channel Tunnel (French: Le tunnel sous la Manche). It takes 2 hours 15 minutes for the 495 km  to Paris, and  1 hour 55 minutes for the 373 km  to Brussels. 
 

On 14 November 1994 Eurostar services began between Waterloo International station in London, Gare du Nord in Paris and South railway station in Brussels.

The Channel Tunnel (50.5km undersea rail tunnel) used by Eurostar services holds the record for having the longest undersea section in the world, as well as being the second longest rail tunnel in the world.

How much is a return ticket in 2nd class, from London to Paris (for an adult)?

Have a look at the following page where you can find Eurostar information and leave a comment with your answer!

http://www.seat61.com/London-to-Paris-by-train.htm#Watch_the_video_-_London_to_Paris_by_train

Misunderstanding...

1. What happened to this guy? Describe the situation 

2. What are the two meanings of "smooth" used in this commercial?

Leave a comment with your answers!

What were you doing when the light went out?

1. What were the people doing when the light went out?

2. Why did the light go out? What was the cause of the blackout?  

3.What is the version of the company’s public information director? Do you believe him?

 

Leave a comment with your answers!

I was walking to the shop when suddenly... 

Listen to Simon Smithers who was the victim of a crime committed by an elderly person...
(click on the picture below to see the video)

What happened to Simon? 

Is crime a problem where you live?

I didn't kill my wife!!!

            Watch the following movie scene. Mr Dufresne's wife was murdered. 
           Did Mr Dufresne kill his wife? What did he do the night of the murder? 

                                                Listen to his testimony: 

1. Summarize Mr. Dufresne's version of the events (Just his version!)

2. Do you believe him? Is he guilty? Why? What do you think? 

Leave a comment with your answers!

 

YOUR LAST VACATION

Listen to the following girl talking about her last vacation:

1. Where did she go?

2. How long did she stay?

3. Where did she stay? (accommodation)

4.What did she do? 

5. What was the weather like?

6. Who did she go with?

7. Did she meet anybody?

8. Did she pay for a guide?

9. What did she eat?

10. Was it expensive?  How much did she spend?

Leave a comment with a brief description of her last vacation!

What about you?

Tell us about your last vacations!

Positive Thinking

 Listen to the following radio programme:

1. Why is positive thinking good?

2. What does each caller recommend? 
3. What do you think about positive thinking? Are you an optimist?

Write a comment with your answers

 Is your glass half full or half empty?

 Try this happiness quiz

Rima's experience in the UK

Rima is from Lithuania. She is twenty-three. She arrived in London 6 months ago. She wanted to get a job as an au pair, looking after children. She also wanted to improve her English. 

 Listen to Rima talking six months later and answer the following questions:

Where is she staying now? Why?

What does she do?

What about her English lessons?
Is her English improving? Why?

What is she going to do?

What do her parents think about the wedding?
What can you say about her boyfriend?

What is their dream? 

Write a comment with your answers! 

(taken from New English File Pre intermediate, unit 3, listening 3.1)

Present Continuous for the future / going to

Rick, Amy, Susan and Phil are talking about their plans for the future...

Listen to their conversation and answer these questions:
 What are their plans? What are they doing over the break?

Leave a comment with your answers!

 

Have you noticed the use of gonna in the conversation above?

Click here to read about the use of gonna and wanna