30 May 2016
22 May 2016
18 May 2016
Role Models - Which is yours?
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Role Model (good / bad)
To admire / look up to someone
To set an example (good / bad)
To be a good / bad influence
What do you think of them? Are they good role models?
Why? Why not?
Useful Language
| Bad Role Models | Good Role Models |
| Selfish / tight-fisted | Unselfish, |
| Greedy | generous |
| Arrogant / self centred / full of himself | Modest / humble |
| untrustworthy | trustworthy |
| Bad-tempered / moody | Easy going |
| dishonest | honest |
| Lazy | Hard-working |
16 May 2016
FEEL
In Part 1 you may have to describe a familiar surrounding, a sport you do, or an activity. Check the two samples below. See how wonderful it is when there is emotions leaping out from a description.
Speaking Part 2
Here is one of the ppt for Speaking Part 2 that we have been practising with. We haven't done all the pictures yet so give it a shot!
Fce from Jennifer hc
9 May 2016
Let's see how they do it.
Here is a FCE Exam taken by two students who seem to come from a different origen. How well did they speak?
How would you mark them using the following criteria?
Grammar and Vocabulary 5 4 3 2 1
Discourse Management 5 4 3 2 1
Pronunciation 5 4 3 2 1
Interactive Communication 5 4 3 2 1
How would you mark them using the following criteria?
Grammar and Vocabulary 5 4 3 2 1
Discourse Management 5 4 3 2 1
Pronunciation 5 4 3 2 1
Interactive Communication 5 4 3 2 1
5 May 2016
How to go about Speaking Paper, Part 2
How to go about Paper 4 - Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires
4 May 2016
Collaborative Task - Speaking Part 3 - 4
Here you will find useful information on how to go about in the FCE Speaking - Part 3 and 4
2 May 2016
Informal Letter Contest
These are some of the informal letters
written by my students.
Hello Simon,
Great to hear from you again! I'm very sorry I haven't got a clear photo in my profile. This is why I'm writing to you, to describe myself.
To begin with, I am a tall girl that has long brown hair. My skin tone is tanned. I have brown and striking eyes, and I have a wide smile. Regarding my personality, I could say that I'm cheerful, a bit reserved and very insecure. I consider myself a reliable person who can keep a secret without any problem. Another thing is that I'm extremely optimistic, I never give up! However, sometimes I can be a rather selfish person.
In connection with your last question, I don't have a boyfriend, but I have a lot of friends. We are a large group of girls that has been together since kindergarten. Although they are all different, they are really good people and they would never hurt anyone. We like going to the cinema and to parties, or spending time together having fun.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! I can't wait to hear from you.
Great to hear from you again! I'm very sorry I haven't got a clear photo in my profile. This is why I'm writing to you, to describe myself.
To begin with, I am a tall girl that has long brown hair. My skin tone is tanned. I have brown and striking eyes, and I have a wide smile. Regarding my personality, I could say that I'm cheerful, a bit reserved and very insecure. I consider myself a reliable person who can keep a secret without any problem. Another thing is that I'm extremely optimistic, I never give up! However, sometimes I can be a rather selfish person.
In connection with your last question, I don't have a boyfriend, but I have a lot of friends. We are a large group of girls that has been together since kindergarten. Although they are all different, they are really good people and they would never hurt anyone. We like going to the cinema and to parties, or spending time together having fun.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! I can't wait to hear from you.
Best wishes,
Luciana.
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Hi John,
I´m sorry I haven´t written for such a long time, I was studying for my Math exam. It was difficult but finally I did it well!
In answer to your first question, I´m not very tall, I´ve got short, brown hair and brown eyes too. I have bushy eyebows and I still don´t have facial hair. I also have a suntanned skin. Referring to my personality, I´m a very reserved person and I´m quite honest too, when I do something wrong I usually admit it. Something good about me is that I´m a very careful person. Sometimes I´m a bit moody so I´m not friendly at all, and that isn´t good.
In connection to the question about my family and friends, I have one younger sister and I still live with my parents. I have some good friends downtown, who I visit on Fridays. I like playing football with them at weekends, but if we are downtown, we also like going to the cinema or staying at home playing the guitar.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my homework! I can´t wait to hear from you again.
All the best,
Iván.
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Hi John,
I´m sorry I haven´t written for such a long time, I was studying for my Math exam. It was difficult but finally I did it well!
In answer to your first question, I´m not very tall, I´ve got short, brown hair and brown eyes too. I have bushy eyebows and I still don´t have facial hair. I also have a suntanned skin. Referring to my personality, I´m a very reserved person and I´m quite honest too, when I do something wrong I usually admit it. Something good about me is that I´m a very careful person. Sometimes I´m a bit moody so I´m not friendly at all, and that isn´t good.
In connection to the question about my family and friends, I have one younger sister and I still live with my parents. I have some good friends downtown, who I visit on Fridays. I like playing football with them at weekends, but if we are downtown, we also like going to the cinema or staying at home playing the guitar.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my homework! I can´t wait to hear from you again.
All the best,
Iván.
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Hello Jamie!
How are you? I hope you and your family are well. As
you said, I don’t have pictures of me in Facebook because I don’t like sharing personal
information online, but I would love to tell you what I look like.
To begin with, I’m an average girl with tanned skin,
I’ve got curly, dark hair and big, brown eyes, which some people think are
black as they’re extremely dark. Regarding my personality, I’m a really
open-minded person because I think we are all the same and we have the same
rights. However, I’m a bit skeptical and rather anxious.
Referring to my personal life, I live with my parents
and my two brothers, they are all really supportive and I love spending my free
time with them. I also have a best friend called Celeste, she’s like my sister
and I really enjoy hanging out with her as we’ve got a lot of things in common.
Currently, I don’t have a boyfriend but with these people around I don’t think
I need it!
Anyway, I must go and get ready for school. I look
forward to hearing from you!
Take care,
Cami.
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Hi Scarlet,
Good to hear from you again, I am writing in order to reply to your questions about me.
Well to start off,I'm tall. I have short brunette hair, I've got hazel eyes and long curly eyelashes. My lips are small but I have a big bright smile. In connection to my personality, I would say that I'm a bit moody when I have a bad day but on a good one I'm really joyful, funny and playful. People say I'm a humble, honest and good person.
Referring to my family, well, I've got younger twin siblings who are called Mili and Leo. Mili loves reading and Leo loves building things with LEGOS.I live with my parents, Cesar and Cinthia. My mom doesn't work and my father is an engineer. I love spending time with my family and my friends too. With my friends we usually have sleepovers or we go out. I still don't have a boyfriend but I will let you know as soon as I have one.
Must dash now, I've got to go to singing classes. Hope to hear from you again.
Kisses,
Cande.
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Hi Scarlet,
Good to hear from you again, I am writing in order to reply to your questions about me.
Well to start off,I'm tall. I have short brunette hair, I've got hazel eyes and long curly eyelashes. My lips are small but I have a big bright smile. In connection to my personality, I would say that I'm a bit moody when I have a bad day but on a good one I'm really joyful, funny and playful. People say I'm a humble, honest and good person.
Referring to my family, well, I've got younger twin siblings who are called Mili and Leo. Mili loves reading and Leo loves building things with LEGOS.I live with my parents, Cesar and Cinthia. My mom doesn't work and my father is an engineer. I love spending time with my family and my friends too. With my friends we usually have sleepovers or we go out. I still don't have a boyfriend but I will let you know as soon as I have one.
Must dash now, I've got to go to singing classes. Hope to hear from you again.
Kisses,
Cande.
PAPER 2 WRITING - Part 2 Informal letter - Contributions from Students
Contributions to our...
have already been selected and they are being posted during these days.
If you want to refresh the contest and the topics, the original post is here: Paper 2 Writing - Part 2 Informal Letter (a new window opens).
Below, there is one contribution from Celeste Moschén, who attends the Mondays/Wednesdays evening group.
Congratulations! Keep on like this, we enjoyed reading your contribution very much!
Hi, Eduardo!
I’m writing to you to tell you more about myself, as you asked us.
I am thin and tall. I have brown eyes and a quite short brunette hair, pale skin and freckles. I am and I like to be a correct and responsible person who wants to give her 100% at everything. I love helping people and cheering them up- those were the positive aspects about my personality. My not so good qualities are that I might be bossy in some cases and that I always want to be ahead of everyone.
About my personal life? I live with my parents and my little sister, Azul. I love going out to expositions and travelling with them because, in that way, I learn a lot of things and I have incredible experiences. My closest friends are five girls from my old school and my neighbourhood. I usually have lunch with them or we gather at any of our houses. I have a boyfriend too; we’ve been together for three and a half months now. I met him in my holidays in Mexico so it’s a long distance relationship, it’s difficult but there’s a lot of trust which makes it easier.
I have to go. I would like to know more about you!
If you want to refresh the contest and the topics, the original post is here: Paper 2 Writing - Part 2 Informal Letter (a new window opens).
Below, there is one contribution from Celeste Moschén, who attends the Mondays/Wednesdays evening group.
Congratulations! Keep on like this, we enjoyed reading your contribution very much!
Hi, Eduardo!
I’m writing to you to tell you more about myself, as you asked us.
I am thin and tall. I have brown eyes and a quite short brunette hair, pale skin and freckles. I am and I like to be a correct and responsible person who wants to give her 100% at everything. I love helping people and cheering them up- those were the positive aspects about my personality. My not so good qualities are that I might be bossy in some cases and that I always want to be ahead of everyone.
About my personal life? I live with my parents and my little sister, Azul. I love going out to expositions and travelling with them because, in that way, I learn a lot of things and I have incredible experiences. My closest friends are five girls from my old school and my neighbourhood. I usually have lunch with them or we gather at any of our houses. I have a boyfriend too; we’ve been together for three and a half months now. I met him in my holidays in Mexico so it’s a long distance relationship, it’s difficult but there’s a lot of trust which makes it easier.
I have to go. I would like to know more about you!
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