Tuesday, December 15, 2009

14 December 09 - NI2 A

  • Vocabulary revision (health & medicine + science & technology). Remember that it's very important to review the vocabulary we learn in the class!!
  • Grammar Bank - p. 133
  1. -
  2. 'll be sitting
  3. 'll have finished
  4. 'll have won
  5. 'll be playing
  6. will hear
  7. will ask
  8. 'll have sold
  9. 'll have retired
  10. 'll still be studying
  11. won't have passed
  • Oral - Predictions...In twenty years' time...
  • 5 Writing
  1. happening
  2. studying
  3. offered
  4. developing
  5. ageing
  6. beginning
  7. travelled
  8. skiing
  9. hoping
  10. dying
  • Vocabulary Bank - p.148

A

  1. science - scientist - scientific
  2. physics - physicist - physical
  3. chemistry - chemist - chemical
  4. biology - biologist - biological
  5. engineering - engineer
  6. research - researcher

C

  1. do an experiment
  2. laboratory
  3. test a theory
  4. guinea pigs
  5. be a success
  6. be a failure
  • Computers: hardware
  1. hard disk
  2. monitor
  3. keyboard
  4. mouse
  5. screen
  6. printer
  7. memory stick
  8. laptop
  • Science & Computers - Quiz
  1. a. biologist / b. chemist / c. physicist
  2. To test a theory / in a laboratory
  3. guinea pigs
  • Homework - Photocopy

Over to you...

http://www.worksheets4teachers.com/sciencesheets.php - Science worksheets

http://www.learner.org/interactives/ - Interactive

http://www.iwaswondering.org/ - Women's adventures in science

http://www.pbs.org/kcet/shapeoflife/glossary.html - glossary

http://www.jokes4teachers.com/J0071.php - science jokes

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/technology.html - Lots of listening activities on technology - Choose the ones you find more interesting.

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

11 December 09 - NI2 A

  • Listening for specific information
  1. There are many others factors to take into account.
  2. They often have friendships or relationships with people younger than themselves.
  3. They're the sort of people who wake up refreshed in the morning.
  4. Generally speaking they are also people who read more and watch less TV.
  5. They tend to prefer individual sports such as swimming or walking.
  6. We also discovered that they tend to be more honest.
  7. Non-smokers outnumbered smokers by about 20 to 1.
  8. No, in fact the opposite was true.
  • Speaking
  1. energy
  2. freedom
  3. responsibility
  4. health
  5. insecurity
  6. intelligence
  7. independence
  8. confidence
  • Oral - Talking about different ages, advantages and disadvantages...
  • Reading - Eternal Youth...
  • b - vocabulary
  1. commercially available
  2. cease to function
  3. retard
  4. the ageing process
  5. searching for
  6. halt
  7. within reach
  8. indicate
  9. involves
  10. we are likely to see
  • c
  1. b
  2. a
  3. a
  4. b
  5. c
  • Grammar: Future perfect - future continuous
  • Homework - Grammar Bank - p.133.

Over to you...

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0602/060221-retirement-e.html - Retirement age - Listening

http://iteslj.org/questions/age.html - Oral practice

http://dl.screenaustralia.gov.au/module/566/ - Reading - Old Age and the Burden of Dementia

http://seniorhealth.about.com/library/blalcoholalert.htm - Reading - Alcohol and Ageing

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0907/090721-senior_citizens.html - Listening - Ageing

  • Grammar

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0907/090721-senior_citizens.html - Future perfect

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/alle_grammar.htm - General grammar revision

http://www.past-simple.com/Future-Perfect.htm - Try the exercises at the bottom of the page

http://www.speakspeak.com/html/d3c10_resources_grammar_advanced_future_simple.htm - More practice...

http://www.englishtenseswithcartoons.com/exercise/future_perfect_vs_continous

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10 December 09 - NI2 E

  • Gillian - Sharing a flat

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/997957.stm - Reading - Perils of sharing a flat.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/02/2009_43_fri.shtml - Listening

  • Oral presentation - Virginia... The history of brownies

http://www.thenibble.com/REVIEWS/MAIN/cookies/cookies2/history-of-the-brownie.asp

http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/Brownies/index.htm

http://cookies-n-cakes.com/2008/05/14/history-of-brownies-creation/

  • Listening for specific information
  1. There are many others factors to take into account.
  2. They often have friendships or relationships with people younger than themselves.
  3. They're the sort of people who wake up refreshed in the morning.
  4. Generally speaking they are also people who read more and watch less TV.
  5. They tend to prefer individual sports such as swimming or walking.
  6. We also discovered that they tend to be more honest.
  7. Non-smokers outnumbered smokers by about 20 to 1.
  8. No, in fact the opposite was true.
  • Speaking
  1. energy
  2. freedom
  3. responsibility
  4. health
  5. insecurity
  6. intelligence
  7. independence
  8. confidence
  • Oral - Talking about different ages, advantages and disadvantages...

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Grammar revision - Key

  • Cloze test
  1. know
  2. first
  3. could / might
  4. could
  5. where
  6. -
  7. gave
  8. -
  9. obsessed
  10. her
  11. until
  12. soon
  13. did
  14. noticed
  15. notice
  16. not
  17. couldn't / wouldn't
  • Designer living
  1. F
  2. C
  3. G
  4. A
  5. I
  6. B
  7. H
  8. E
  • Rephrasing
  1. He's the strangest person I've ever met.
  2. We were given too little time.
  3. I'm not keen on playing squash.
  4. Would you mind not repeating everything I say?
  5. I advised Kate to wear a different pair of shoes.
  6. Why wouldn't you let them leave early?
  7. It's unlikely that she will finish the job.
  8. You must have seen the thief's face.
  9. If the Titanic hadn't hit an iceberg, it wouldn't have sunk.
  10. I had my eyes tested last week.
  11. Despite not hearing the alarm, Rupert still had time for a cup of tea.
  12. My grandfather isn't used to living in the city.
  13. The faster we run, the quicker we'll get there.
  14. I wish my daughter talked to me.
  • Extra words.
  1. the
  2. for
  3. -
  4. of
  5. very
  6. -
  7. -
  8. the
  9. been
  10. -
  11. to
  12. -
  13. about
  • Phrasal verbs
  1. up
  2. away
  3. showed
  4. take
  5. out
  6. find
  7. split
  8. into
  • 4
  1. countryside
  2. equipment
  3. valuable
  4. originally
  5. accurate
  6. reliable
  7. invasion
  8. rebellion

How did you do? Are you still having problems with grammar and vocabulary? I hope not!

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9 December 09 - NI2 A

  • Oral presentation - Carlos - The best film of all times... (If you still have doubts, just ask Carlos...) - Good job!
  • Reading - 10 things you probably never knew about common cold...
  1. E
  2. C
  3. A
  4. B
  5. H
  6. J
  7. G
  8. D
  9. I
  10. F
  • Choose five words or phrases to remember from this text. Here are mine:

During the average lifetime, we'll suffer... (p.2)
People traditionally link...with... (p.3)
affects the performance of the immune system (p.3)
Apparently it does this by... (p.6)
This means that... (p. 8)

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3 December 09 - NI2 E

  • Oral presentation - Jesus... Everything you always wanted to know about coke (but were afraid to ask)...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola

http://www.freeonlineresearchpapers.com/coca-cola-myth

  • Gillian
  • Reading - 10 things you probably never knew about common cold...
  1. E
  2. C
  3. A
  4. B
  5. H
  6. J
  7. G
  8. D
  9. I
  10. F
  • Choose five words or phrases to remember from this text. Here are mine:
  1. During the average lifetime, we'll suffer... (p.2)
  2. People traditionally link...with... (p.3)
  3. affects the performance of the immune system (p.3)
  4. Apparently it does this by... (p.6)
  5. This means that... (p. 8)
  • New File... 2B Do you want to be young for ever?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7CuJ8cR9sg

  • How old do you think they are?
  • Listening - The "superyoung" phenomenon...

Further reading...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/965045.stm

http://www.321books.co.uk/reviews/psychology/eccentrics.htm

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Thursday, December 3, 2009

2 December 09 - NI2 A

  • Likely or unlikely...?
    If I feel tired when I get home tonight...(L) / If I felt tired...(U)
    If I don't pass my English exam...(L) / If I didn't pass...(U)
    If it snows at the weekend...(L) / If it snowed...(U)
    If I have more free time...(L) / If I had more free time (U)
    If I am given the chance to do a parachute jump...(L) / If I were given the chance...(U)
    If my computer breaks down...(L) / If my computer broke down...(U)
  • Are you still having problems with conditional sentences? Try this for more practice...

http://esl.about.com/od/gramma1/a/conditional.htm - Explanation & exercises
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=1110_conditionals - Conditionals - Quiz
http://english.baladre.org/sedaviwebfront/conditioneasy.htm - Quiz
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond1.htm - Second conditional
http://www.churchillhouse.com/english/games/whatwould/whatwould.htm - Quiz
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/absolutenglish-972/notes/painter/norajones.htm - If clauses & song...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=1146_would - Would - Quiz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1shgss2eBo - On line lesson
http://www.englishspace.ort.org/esdemo/startdemo_11.htm - Reading & listening
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/earthday/heal.htm - Reading - If I could heal the planet...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1728_people_places/ - Listening.
http://genkienglish.net/milliondollars.htm - Song...If I had a million dollars...
http://bogglesworldesl.com/files/WhatWouldYouDoIf.jpg - Speaking

  • Pronunciation - sentence stress...The music of English...
  1. If you take pills twice a day, you'll soon feel better.
  2. If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the film.
  3. If I had more money, I'd buy a bigger flat.
  4. If you didn't drive so fast, I wouldn't feel so nervous.
  • Listening - Alternative medicine
  1. Homeopathic doctor
  2. An ex-smoker
  3. A traditional doctor
  4. A professional sportsperson

Transcript on page 124.

  • HOMEWORK - Reading - pp. 22-23. 10 Things you probably never knew about common cold.
  • Remember that we DO NOT have class next Monday, so I'll see you again next Wedsneday. Have a nice long weekend! I'll publish the solutions to the grammar exercises I gave you as soon as I have the time.

Further reading...

http://myesllab.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/just-the-swine-flu-facts/ - Just the swine flu facts.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0904/090428-swine_flu.html - Listening - Swine flu.
http://a4esl.org/podcasts/ - Podcasts...Try the one about swine flu.
http://skincare.about.com/b/2009/04/29/n1h1-flu-and-hand-sanitizer.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?Boosting-Your-Immune-System-Against-the-N1H1-Flu-With-Acai-Berry&id=2296084
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8021958.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2009/swine_flu/default.stm

Bits & pieces... Have you ever heard about secret restaurants?

http://www.thelondonpaper.com/going-out/bars-and-restaurants/the-10-best-secret-restaurants-in-london - Secret restaurantshttp://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/nov/21/buenos-aires-secret-restaurants

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

1 December 09 - NI2 E

  • Likely or unlikely...?
  1. If I feel tired when I get home tonight...(L) / If I felt tired...(U)
  2. If I don't pass my English exam...(L) / If I didn't pass...(U)
  3. If it snows at the weekend...(L) / If it snowed...(U)
  4. If I have more free time...(L) / If I had more free time (U)
  5. If I am given the chance to do a parachute jump...(L) / If I were given the chance...(U)
  6. If my computer breaks down...(L) / If my computer broke down...(U)

Are you still having problems with conditional sentences? Try this for more practice...

http://esl.about.com/od/gramma1/a/conditional.htm - Explanation & exercises

http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=1110_conditionals - Conditionals - Quiz

http://english.baladre.org/sedaviwebfront/conditioneasy.htm - Quiz

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond1.htm - Second conditional

http://www.churchillhouse.com/english/games/whatwould/whatwould.htm - Quiz

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/absolutenglish-972/notes/painter/norajones.htm - If clauses & song...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=1146_would - Would - Quiz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1shgss2eBo - On line lesson

http://www.englishspace.ort.org/esdemo/startdemo_11.htm - Reading & listening

http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/earthday/heal.htm - Reading - If I could heal the planet...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1728_people_places/ - Listening.

http://genkienglish.net/milliondollars.htm - Song...If I had a million dollars...

http://bogglesworldesl.com/files/WhatWouldYouDoIf.jpg - Speaking

  • Pronunciation - sentence stress...The music of English...
  1. If you take pills twice a day, you'll soon feel better.
  2. If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the film.
  3. If I had more money, I'd buy a bigger flat.
  4. If you didn't drive so fast, I wouldn't feel so nervous.
  • Listening - Alternative medicine
  1. Homeopathic doctor
  2. An ex-smoker
  3. A traditional doctor
  4. A professional sportsperson

Transcript on page 124.

  • HOMEWORK - Reading - pp. 22-23. 10 Things you probably never knew about common cold.

Further reading...

http://myesllab.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/just-the-swine-flu-facts/ - Just the swine flu facts.

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0904/090428-swine_flu.html - Listening - Swine flu.

http://a4esl.org/podcasts/ - Podcasts...Try the one about swine flu.

http://skincare.about.com/b/2009/04/29/n1h1-flu-and-hand-sanitizer.htm

http://ezinearticles.com/?Boosting-Your-Immune-System-Against-the-N1H1-Flu-With-Acai-Berry&id=2296084

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8021958.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2009/swine_flu/default.stm

Bits & pieces... Have you ever heard about secret restaurants?

http://www.thelondonpaper.com/going-out/bars-and-restaurants/the-10-best-secret-restaurants-in-london - Secret restaurants
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/nov/21/buenos-aires-secret-restaurants

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30 November 09 - NI2 A

  • Grammar Bank - p. 132

A.

  1. when
  2. as soon as
  3. in case
  4. until /till (unless is also possible here)
  5. If
  6. don't feel / aren't feeling

B.

  1. don't feel / aren't feeling
  2. go
  3. won't get, take
  4. has had / has
  5. see / have seen
  6. will give / are going to give, find / have found
  7. will know, have seen / see
  8. have
  • Help us help you keep well... Possible answers
    ...have/take some vitamin C.
    ...you finish the course.
    ...it's really necessary.
    ...young children find / eat them.
    ...phone an ambulance immediately.
    ...there are any side effects.
    ...are taking antibiotics.
    ...go and see your doctor.
  • First or second conditionals?
  • Second part of the class: Exam revision & results. General assessment and some tips to improve your learning process.
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27 November 09 - NI2 E

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26 November 09 - NI2 E

  1. Exam revision & results.
  2. Grammar Bank - p. 132
    A.

  1. when
  2. as soon as
  3. in case
  4. until /till (unless is also possible here)
  5. If
  6. don't feel / aren't feeling

B.

  1. don't feel / aren't feeling
  2. go
  3. won't get, take
  4. has had / has
  5. see / have seen
  6. will give / are going to give, find / have found
  7. will know, have seen / see
  8. have
  • Help us help you keep well... Possible answers
    ...have/take some vitamin C.
    ...you finish the course.
    ...it's really necessary.
    ...young children find / eat them.
    ...phone an ambulance immediately.
    ...there are any side effects.
    ...are taking antibiotics.
    ...go and see your doctor.
  • First or second conditionals?
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25 November 09 - NI2 A

  • Grammar - conditionals
  • Second part of the class: Gillian - Travel tips.

http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/traveling/index.pl - Reading

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0804/080415-travel.html - Listening

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