Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Hi guys, here is my task response to the task 1 assignment from IELTS 7 pg 53:

The line chart illustrates describes the consumption of four different kinds of meat and fish, in an un-named European country, from 1979 to 2004.

Generally speaking, we can see that the consumption of red meat and fish has decreased over the period of 26 years, leading to 2004. In contrast, the number of grams of poultry eaten per person has steadily.

In 1979, the population ate approximately 60 grams per person. This figure decreased slightly over this period, and in 2004, the number of grams eaten was roughly 40 per person. As mentioned above, the grams of red meat consumed has declined. The amount of beef and lamb was 230 and 150 respectively. From 1979 onwards, both numbers dropped, although there were fluctuations for both.

Finally, in 1979 chicken was the third most popular meat listed, as approximately 140 grams was eaten by an individual each week. this number fluctuated upwards until it reached its peak of just over 250 grams at the beginning of the millennium. It dipped slightly in 2004, to just under 250 grams, which is more than double the amount of beef consumed in the same year.

(191)


Let me know what you think!!

Wednesday's listening homework

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj_8hmc4X1k&feature=player_embedded

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

More Listening Practice

Hi guys,

Below is a link to a great website that'll help you practice your listening skills. You have to listen to the song and write in the missing word.

Enjoy!

http://www.lyricstraining.com/

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Thursday's Homework

Hi guys, here is the link to today's homework. Ryan will go through the homework tomorrow.

Next week's theme is Trade, so think of lovely vocabulary related to this topic over the weekend.

See you on Tuesday

Anita
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/eng//id/554

Friday, 28 October 2011

Halloween reading exercise...scary stuff!

Hi guys,

Follow the link for a wicked reading exercise from the British Council. Do the quick version if you are brave enough!
http://www.englishonline.org.cn/en/learners/ielts-preparation/reading/halloween

Monday, 3 October 2011

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Gloablisation writing task 2 question

It has been said that the world is becoming a global village in which there are no boundaries to trade and communication. Do the benefits of globalisation outweigh the drawbacks?

Friday, 9 September 2011

Homework question

  1. Hi guys, here is the homework question.
Enjoy!!


  1. Some people argue that the popularity of English and tourism harms the minorities and minor language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Today (Thursday) we practiced cleft sentences. This language point is useful to use in writing task 2. To do some extra practice of the grammar item, follow the link below.

Enjoy!
Cleft sentences

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Pronunciation exercise

To practice punctation, click on the link and recreate the essay by clicking on the sentences in order. See if you can get 100%

http://www.dcielts.com/exercises/writing/punctuation1.htm

Thursday, 18 August 2011

Error correction from today's lesson

1) Many birds are coming into our country on the winter
2) Sometimes the trainers are cruel to the animals.
3) In Prague there are a huge zoo.
4) It's the same of English
5) You don't have to care of spelling.
6) I can guess it too, either.
7) A cage for a tiger, it's not enough.
8) They always worry of the animals
9) In Scotland, cages are made by concrete.
10) Sometimes zoo is good for endangered animals.

By the way, One of the sentences is correct.

Monday, 8 August 2011

Further Reading

To compliment our theme of History and Archaeology, why not do some extra reading from these sources.

History Today

BBC History Magazine

Enjoy!

Friday, 5 August 2011

Homework answers

Here are the answers from the reading homework.

27. vii
28. v
29. ix
30. i
31. iv
32. iii
33. re-offending
34. sentencing
35. victim
36. restorative justice
37. A
38.C
39. D
40.B

KICk off

Hi guys,

I have included a link to the online newspaper that Kaplan Manchester has started publishing. If you are intested in writing for it, speak to Julian.

http://www.manchesterkickoff.prosepoint.net/about

Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Reading practice

Students often ask me what they can do to improve their reading skills, I often tell them to read extensively outside of the classroom, especially journals and magazines like The New Scientist and the Economist as they will find topics similar to topics in the IELTS exam.

I have also included a link to some free reading practice tests from the official IELTS website,to download and do.
 Free Ielts reading tests

The Economist

Wednesday, 27 July 2011

Speaking part 1 common topics

Hi guys,

Here are a list of common topics for part 1 of the speaking test. Write them down and brainstorm all ideas, vocabulary and grammar related to each topic.

Enjoy!!

Ambitions
Home
Free time
Holidays
Plans for the future

Tuesday, 26 July 2011

IELTS task 2 question types

It seems like many of us are having difficulty identifying what the question is actually asking us. This could have a detrimental effect on the marks we get for task achivement. To practice this, look at the questions below and decide what kind of question type it is (Discussion, proposal, or argument), then choose a question and write the essay.

  1. Some people argue that the government should give every unemployed person a mobile phone and should make sure they have access to the Internet. They believe this is the best way of using public money to reduce the problem of unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Focus on IELTS)
  2. In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 3)
  3. The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Cambridge IELTS 1)
  4. Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?(IELTS Practice Plus)

Friday, 22 July 2011

TED link

Hi guys,

Here's a link to a TED talk about whether Science can answer moral questions. This nicely ties in with our theme for the week.

Listen with the subtitles on and jot down new vocabulary onto this week's word list.

Enjoy!

TED Talks

Homework answers

As promised;

2. be absorbed
3. affects
4. continues
5. are used
6. to use
7. are being built
8. is said
9. to decide
10. tackling
11. have been passed
12. allows
13. are forced
14. know
15. will be used
16. have their cars checked

Enjoy!

Monday, 18 July 2011

Spelling Bees

In the listening component of the IELTS test you get penalised for misspelling words. Practice spelling some common words by clicking on the link below.

Enjoy!

IELTS spelling

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Hi guys, today we practiced past perfect and how we can use it in the IELTS exam. For homework, clink on the link and create a timeline for yourself. Print it off and bring it to the class tomorrow. You will use this to make a mini presentation.http://www.ourtimelines.com/create_tl_2c.html

Wednesday, 6 July 2011

IELTS Writing Task 1

Hi guys here is an excellent website to practice Task 1 describing trends language
 Enjoy!describing trends

Sunday, 26 June 2011

Belated goodbyes

Hi guys,

Over the last few weeks we've said goodbye to some lovely students, and I wish them all well. So, goodbye to Gulnur,Simon,Alicia, Antoin, Arman, Pedro and the resident photographer - Jesus! (who'd going to take the photos now?)


Goodbye and goodluck!

Thursday, 23 June 2011

Homework answers

Hi guys,

Here's yesterday's homework answers as promised!

2. was
3. are
4.are
5. is
6.was
7.is
8.were
9.is
10.were
11. is

See you tomorrow!

Friday, 10 June 2011

Homework answers

Hi guys,

Answers to homework as follows;
Student A
1. adventurous
2. natural
3. annually
4. potentially
5. darken
6. investment
7. eagerness
8.active
9. diversified
10. memorable

Student B
1. continuously
2.achievement
3. visibility
4. definitely
5. intensify
6. strengthen
7. acceleration
8. remarkable
9. determination
10. incidentally

Thursday, 9 June 2011

Whoever,Wherever,Whenever...

Hi guys,

Well done to all the students who did their presentations today. You were great!
To follow on with what we've been doing today, follow the link to review using whatever,whenever, whoever, etc

http://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/whatever-whenever-ex.htm

Wednesday, 8 June 2011

Time tit-bits

Hi guys,

I know you must be really busy preparing your presentations for tomorrow, so I won't bombard you with too much work. Here are a few more phrases related to time.

Enjoy!!

Against time: In an effort to finish something within a limited period.

Sen: We worked against time to get out the newspaper.


Ahead of time: Before the time due; early.

Sen: The building was completed ahead of time.


At one time:

a. Once; in former time
Sen: At one time they owned a restaurant.

b. At the same time; at once
Sen: They all tried to talk at one time.


At the same time: Nevertheless; yet

Sen: I'd (would) like to try it, but at the same time I'm a little afraid.


At times: At intervals; Occasionally

Sen: At times the city becomes intolerable.


Behind the times: Old-fashioned; Dated

Sen: These attitudes are behind the times.



From time to time: On occasion; Occasionally; At intervals

Sen: She comes to see us from time to time.

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Presentation Pointers!

Hi guys,

You should be well on your way to planning your presentations for Thursday (Right?) The following youtube video will give you tips on how to make yours the best!

Happy watching !

Homework

You are going give a presentation on someone who you admire.
Talk about;
-Their background. Their family, education etc
-What kind of qualities they possess. Give egs.
- Why you admire them
- Anything extra

For Thursday!!

Monday, 6 June 2011

Intonation Practice

Hi guys,

Today you practiced rising and falling intonation with making questions. For further practice of how intonation can change the meaning of an utterance, follow the link below and do the intonation quiz.

Enjoy!
http://www.englishmedialab.com/pronunciation/upper-intermediate%20intonation%20exercise.htm

Saturday, 4 June 2011

Crime idioms

Hi guys,

Hope you had fun in the sun today.

As last week's theme was Crime and Punishment, here are six idioms linked to the topic of crime. Try to guess the meaning before clicking on the link to check your answers, then you can do the quiz!

I only paid 10 pound for my Gucci handbag. It was a steal!

Maria and Joan get on really well. They're as thick as thieves.

My daughter is so spoilt, we let her get away with murder.

John helped me to cheat in the last exam. He was my partner in crime.

I've got so much homework to hand in, but I'm not worried I'm on the case.

I'm not eating in that restuarant again. The mains were about 20 pounds each. That's daylight robbery!

http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/crime-idioms

Friday, 3 June 2011

Goodbye *sniff sniff*

This week we say goodbye to three lovely students; Gorah, Maeva and May.

Goodbye, goodluck and we'll miss you!

Pictures


Homework time!!

Hi guys, for homework rewrite this paragraph write commas in the correct place and change the adverbs to more suitable words.

While I was driving to work yesterday and eating a croissant a car flashed its lights at me. I decided to stop otherwise somebody was in trouble which was lucky because the car turned out to be an unmarked police car. The policeman told me that it was illegal to eat while I was driving. Providing I might have an accident. Apparently you are not allowed to eat drink or speak on your mobile phone supposing the car has stopped. The policeman said he would not fine me this time unless I agreed not to do it again. Unfortunately after driving for another few minutes the same policeman stopped me again and said “it’s illegal to drive without wearing a seat belt”

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Gotta get thru this

Continuing our practice of get collocations, have a listen to Daniel Bedingfield's hit gotta get thru this. What do you think the phrase gotta get thru means?

"Gotta Get Thru This"

If only I could get through this
I get through this

I gotta get through this
I gotta get through this
I gotta make it, gonna make, gonna make it through
I'm gotta get through this
I gotta get through this
I gotta take my, gotta take my mind off you

Give me just a second and I'll be all right
Surely one more moment couldn't break my heart
Give me 'til tomorrow then I'll be okay
Just another day and then I'll hold you tight

When your love is pouring like the rain
I close my eyes and it's gone again
When will I get the chance to say I love you
I pretend that you're already mine
Then my heart ain't breaking every time
I look into your eyes

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Conditional Condundrum

Today we reviewed the four conditionals, and did some work on mixed conditionals. For more practice on mixed conditionals, follow the link bellow

http://www.englishpage.com/conditional/conditional10.htm


Have fun!

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Get procrastinating!

Today we learnt and practiced get collocations. Watch the video of the man procrastinating again, and write down all the get phrases you hear. How many of them do you use?