The IELTS test

http://www.ielts.org/institutions/test_format_and_results.aspx

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!

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!

Tuesday's Tricky Task

Hi guys,

Today we practiced subject verb agreement. Click on the link below for some extra practice!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/skillswise/mod_quizzes/words/grammar/sentencebasics/verbsubjectagreement/quizengine?quiz=simplequiz3;templateStyle=simplequiz;pagerType=pages;pagerData=1

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

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

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.

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!!

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

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

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”

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!