jueves, 28 de noviembre de 2013

MODULE 6 - UNIT 10 - STORIES AND LEGENDS

p.99   - ex 1 and 6
p.101 - ex 1 and 2
p.103 - ex 2 and 6
(p.105 - ex 7)
p.107 - ex 9


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Vocabulary

MODULE 6. Unit 10 "Stories and legends"


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Readings with excercises for comprehension

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miércoles, 27 de noviembre de 2013

MODULE 6 - UNIT 9 - THE WORLD IS A STAGE

Ejercicios orales para la sesión presencial:
* pg 89 - 7
* pg 92 - 11
* pg 93 - 1, 2, 7
* pg 95 - 7
* pg 97 - 8, 9


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Vocabulary

MODULE 6. Unit 9 "The world is a stage"


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Nina's Cabbagges

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Questions for discussion in the English class


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That's English Videos as seen on TV

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Listening :Father and daughter talk about a film - Movie Review

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http://www.lessonsonmovies.com/

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Learn by watching movies
In this section, we analyze parts of the movie script to learn and understand the use of daily English language. Read the passages and try to understand them. Then, read the vocabulary explanation. Finally, read the passage again.
En esta sección, analizamos fragmentos de diálogos de una película para aprender y entender el uso del inglés informal. Lee los textos e intenta comprenderlos. Luego, lee las explicaciones de vocabulario. Finalmente, vuelve a leer el texto.

http://www.saberingles.com.ar/movies/index.html


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Drew's scripts-o-rama: Over 600 free scripts


You can take a look at this website in order to practice vocabulary through activities, games and quizzes



My favorite film


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ENGLISH CONVERSATION: MOVIES

MORE QUESTIONS AT MOBILE ENGLISH


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domingo, 24 de noviembre de 2013

ALUMNOS DE TERCERO: ADAPTACIÓN DEL PLAN ANTIGUO (1991) AL PLAN NUEVO (2011)

1) Alumnado que en el 2012/2013 no superó ninguno de los módulos (7,8,9):
    Este curso se ha debido matricular en el Plan Nuevo (2011). Si tiene el módulo 6 (antiguo) superado, sólo tiene que evaluarse de los módulos 7 y 8.

2) Alumnado que en el 2012/2013 superó sólo el módulo 7:
    Este curso se ha debido matricular en el Plan Nuevo (2011) y sólo tiene que evaluarse del módulo 8.

3) Alumnado que en el 2012/2013 superó sólo los módulos 7 y 8:
    Este curso se ha debido matricular en el Plan Antiguo (1991) y tiene que superar el módulo 9.
    Sólo este alumnado cursará el módulo 9 antiguo.

GUIA DEL ALUMNO

sábado, 23 de noviembre de 2013

MODULE 6 - UNIT 8 - THE ART WORLD

p 79 Ex 1 + 2 + 7
p 80 Ex 1
p 81 Ex 8
p 83 Ex 6
p 86 Ex 1
p 87 Ex 7


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Vocabulary

MODULE 6. Unit 8 "The art world"


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§  Have you visited any art galleries or museums recently?

§  At the moment, are there any special exhibitions on in your town or country? Are you going to visit them?

§  In general, are art galleries in your country free or do you have to pay to visit them? Which do you think is best and why: a charge to cover costs? Free entry? A voluntary contribution?

§  Some cities organise one night each year - typically sometime in summer - during which some museums stay open until very late at night. Have you ever been to a museum late at night? Was it an interesting experience?

§  Do you own any interesting pieces of art or would you like to? What sort of art would you buy/collect?

§  Are you in any way artistic?

§  Has anything you painted/sculpted/designed, etc. ever been on public display?

§  Have you ever tried to buy something at an auction? What was the process?

§  Many people's tastes in art can be summed up by the comment "I don't know much about art, but I know what I like." What do you feel about that comment?

§  Is it possible to appreciate art without liking it? Can you think of any examples?

§  Are there specific works of art that you like by an artist even if you don't especially like that particular artist?

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efl-resource.com

Art and Design

 

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http://www.warhol.org/education/resourceslessons/themes/Compare-and-Contrast-Artists/

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A QUIZZ

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TYPES OF PAINTINGS 

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FILL IN THE GAPS

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Museum of Modern Art  What do think of modern art?

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Naional Gallery, London

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Activities: listening, writing... 

The Louvre is most visited art gallery 

Art and Design


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miércoles, 13 de noviembre de 2013

MODULE 6 - UNIT 6 - FIRST IMPRESSIONS

p. 59 Ex 6
p. 60 Ex 4
p. 62 Ex 18
p. 63 Ex 6
p. 67 4 + 6  + 9

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Vocabulary

MODULE 6. Unit 6 "First Impressions"


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 Vocabulary you should get familiar with:

* sixth sense / judging people‘s character / gut instinct e intuition / first instincts
* responsible for / make a good impression, / body language / eye contact / sensitive / feel down /
sensible / play a vital role /
* easy-going/ moody / outgoing / reserved / sensitive / sensible
* look someone in the eye / shake hands / nod your head / shake your head / shrug your shoulders / roll your eyes / fold your arms / cross your legs
* not sitting up straight / overuse of hands / crossed arms or legs / leaning back / looking someone in the eye / copying someone else’s actions / Think about the following questions / holding up your middle finger / sticking your tongue out / spitting / holding up two fingers / throwing your hands up / holding up the back of your hand / picking your nose
* form an impression / it is critical to/  make a good first impression / convey / it’s vital to / outfit / have a row with someone /



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Videos Mod 6 Unit 6




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LISTENING: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

ESLPodcast 44 - Making a Good Impression


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Body language

  • What is body language?
  • "Body language" in the broadest sense can refer to visual signals or physical movements/positions. Can you think of any examples of each?
  • When you see a person for the first time, are there any outward signs they give which proclaim their status, interests or personality? What are they?
  • How much notice do you take of other people's body language?
  • How conscious are you of your own body language?
  • What purpose does dancing serve? Do you like dancing? Are you good at it?
  • Think about what happens when you are talking to someone. What messages would the following send?
    • standing with your hands on your hips
    • putting your hands in your pockets
    • crossing your arms
    • clasping your hands behind your back
    • twiddling with your hair
    • looking at the floor
    • standing sideways while talking to them
  • How much attention do you pay to how you sit or act if you are in a meeting or a class? Do you spin your pen round your thumb? Chew your pencil? Doodle? Yawn? How would you feel if you were in charge of the class or the meeting and you saw someone doing one, or more, of those things?

Handshakes

  • Do people shake hands when they meet in your country?
  • Do they shake hands when they depart?
  • How do you "interpret" people's handshakes?
  • Are there any handshakes you don't like? Describe them.
  • How would you describe your handshake?
  • Masons are said to have a special handshake - do you know what's special about it?

Cultural differences

  • Do you think that all cultures "speak" the same body language?
  • How close to each other do people in your culture stand when they are having a conversation?
  • Do people in your culture normally touch each other when they speak?
  • How do you feel if somebody touches you when they are speaking? How does your reaction differ (if at all) if it is a member of the opposite sex?
  • Are there any typical gestures used in your country for insulting? Do you think they are universal or specific to your country?
  • Can you think of any ways in which your culture's body language is different?

Eye contact

  • Eye contact is important in communication, but there are different ways of maintaining it, including a constant, fixed, contact, or looking people in the eye for a moment and then looking away. What sort of eye contact do you use/prefer?
  • How aware are you of other people's eye contact with you?
  • How aware are you of your own eye contact with people?
  • How relevant is the situation or the person with whom you are maintaining eye contact?
  • How do you feel if someone maintains fixed eye contact when they are talking to you?
  • How do you feel if someone is talking to you without looking at you?
  • How do you feel if someone maintains intermittent eye contact when talking to you?
  • How do you feel if somebody you are not in communication with stares at you?

Talk with body language

Make these statements by using your hands face and body. Stand up if necessary. Your partner has to guess the statement you are making. (Don't do them in this order!)
  • I do not know. I have no idea of the answer.
  • I feel very ashamed and embarrassed.
  • I've got a good idea!
  • We won the match!
  • I'm confused.
  • I'm the boss.
  • I'm afraid.
  • This is really boring.
  • I don't want to talk to you.
  • This is disgusting.
  • I'm feeling bored with this.
  • I'm getting ready to go.
  • I really like you and I'd like to get to know you better.

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Describing people in english - Sample English conversation




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Real English 40b - Describing People

 


 

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Vocabulary - 7 adjectives for describing people in English

 

domingo, 10 de noviembre de 2013

Videos Module 6 Units 2, 3 and 7

Unit 2

 

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Unit 3





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Unit 7


miércoles, 6 de noviembre de 2013

MODULE 6 - UNIT 5 - GOING PLACES

p. 49 Ex 6
p. 50 Ex 2
p. 52 Ex 11 + 15
p. 53 Ex 2 + 7
p. 54 Ex. 1
p. 55 Ex 7 Talk about a city you like
p. 57 Ex 9 and then  10 report it to the other students

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Vocabulary

MODULE 6. Unit 5 "Going places"


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Questions for discussion in the classroom:
Where are the best places for:
Adventure vacations?
Historical vacations?
Shopping vacations?
Party vacations?
Relaxing vacations?

Where do you like to go on vacation?
Where would you like to go on vacation?
What are some things you must or have to do when you go on vacation to another country?
What are some things that you must not or can’t do on an airplane or in an airport?
Tell your partner about your best travel story.
What are some things you always take with you on a trip?
Do you prefer package tours or making your own trip?
Where did you spend your last vacation?
What did you do?
What are some of the benefits of travelling alone?
What are some of the benefits of travelling with a group?
What is the longest journey you have ever made?
Have you ever been to a foreign country?
Have you ever gotten lost while traveling? If so, tell about it.
Have you ever hitchhiked? If so, how many times?
Have you ever taken a package tour?
How do you spend your time when you are on holiday and the weather is bad?
How many countries have you been to? How many states?
How many times have you traveled abroad?
How much luggage do you usually carry?
If you traveled to South America, what countries would like to visit?
If you went to ___(Insert a country name)__, what kind of souvenirs would you buy?
If you were going on a camping trip for a week, what 10 things would you bring? Explain why.
What are some countries that you would never visit? Why would you not visit them? What are some things that you always take with you on a trip?
What countries would you like to visit? Why?
How important do you think it is to use public transportation?
Do you think that governments should encourage public transportation more?
Do you think city governments should discourage use of privately driven cars within city limits?
Do you have good public transportation where you live?
How could public transportation in your city be improved?
Do you think that we ought to be obligated to drive electrical and solar powered vehicles?
Is the public transportation in your city efficient?
Is public transportation in your city too expensive?
If public transportation were free, would you use it more?
Do you think that your city government maintains the public transportation well? In other words, are the buses and trains kept clean?
Do you feel safe when you use public transportation?



STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show to Student B)
 1) Do you like travelling?
2) What is travel for you?
3) What different kinds of travelling are there?
4) What’s the best place you’ve ever been to?
5) Would you like to go travelling for a few years non-stop?
6) What are the good and bad things about travelling?
 7) Where do you want to travel to before you die?
 8) Is it better to travel or to arrive?
9) Lin Yutang said: "No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow." Do you agree?
10) Elizabeth Drew said: "Too often travel, instead of broadening the mind, merely lengthens the conversation." What does this mean? Do you agree?

STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show to Student A)
1) What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘travel’?
2) Are you a traveller?
3) Is travel an education?
 4) Would you like to travel in space or to the moon?
5) Would you like to work in the travel industry?
6) What are the pros and cons of traveling first class and backpacking?
7) Is travel helping the world?
8) What would make you wiser – travelling around the world for ten years or reading 10,000 books?
9) Mason Cooley said: "Travelers never think that they are the foreigners." Do you agree?
10) St. Augustine said: "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." What does this mean? Do you agree?
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Podcasts related to TRAVELLING

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