"The Earthquake". 3rd E.S.O.

Use at least 12 of these words to do ONE of the following:
a) Make a summary of the book "The Earthquake", which you have just read (max. 200 words).
b) Invent a story about an imaginary earthquake happened in Zaragoza (max. 200 words).
Underline the 12 words while writing. And don't forget to write your name at the end of the composition!
Deadline: 28th January 2013

Christmas Crossword

Click on the number to see the definition and guess as many words as possible!!

From California with love

Christmas messages sent by our epals in California after getting our posted letters. Cute!!

Christmas video for our epals in California

This is the video the students from 3rd ESO have made for their epals in Newport Beach, in California, USA. We hope they've enjoyed it!!

Christmas Activities

Chritsmas is coming!
In the link below, you'll find some videos that show how Christmas is celebrated in Britain. Watch the 3 videos and do the tasks you are asked to.
Then write a comment on this post including the answers to the following questions:

1. What do you think of this activity?
2. Write 10 new words that you have learnt after watching the videos.
3. Talk about some surprising tradition, food, fact... that  you have discovered after the activity.

Ready, steady, CLICK! Christmas activity

Music and English learning

Learn while listening to your favourite music!

Why not? If you read the lyrics of songs while you are listening to them, you'll learn a lot. On the following web  Sonicomusica  you can listen to thousands of songs. Click on the song you want to listen to, then select "letras de la canción"... and there you are!! Learn and have fun!!

You will improve your pronunciation and listening skill. And don't worry! You can always find this link on the right side of this blog.

School in Britain

Hi!!

Here you have a short video about school in Britain. Enjoy it!!

 

 

A journey on the sea

This is a short video that tells the story of a group of friends who went kayaking on the shore of England.

 

Make a comment on the video: did you like it? was it difficult to understand? Write a different ending for the story, or invent some adventures that could have happened to these people before ending their trip. In order to tell the story you must use the simple past and simple continuous tenses. You will have a possitive point on the writing section of the second term this year.

You must have completed this task before Wednesday the 12th.

Halloween in The UK

In this video you can see how British children celebrate Halloween.

Now, it's your turn! Give me your opinion: Did you like it? Did you find it useful for learning English? What do you think of this tradition?

Hi, everyone!
This is a blog where you will find information about the culture of English-speaking countries, English videos and learning activities which will help you improve your English.
You are invited to contribute to the blog with your oppinions and suggestions. Every comment will be welcome!
I hope this blog will be useful and you will enjoy its entries.
So... here it goes! Ready, steady, go!