Wednesday, February 29, 2012

FACTS ABOUT BRITAIN

What do you know about Britain?
Watch this video and learn about it!

Monday, February 27, 2012

PHRASAL VERBS

What is a 'phrasal verb'? Watch this video to learn about them:



It is very important to know 'phrasal verbs' in English because people use them a lot in their everyday life.

This CD is the best and most fun way of learning them:
http://mikehardinge.com/Spanish/getaheadES.html
You can download a demo onto your computer and see how it works.

I'm off!

Friday, February 24, 2012

ENGLISH IN THE WORLD

What is the United Kingdom (UK)?

What is Great Britain?

What are the different parts in the Island of Ireland?

Are there other countries where people speak English as a 1st language?

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING BILINGUAL

Do you still think languages are useless? Are you sure? Watch this video!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

SCHOOL IN BRITAIN!

Do you enjoy school and being with your friends?

What do you do everyday?

Watch this video about Jamie's school life in Britain.



Answer the questions below:
1. Where does Jamie live?
2. What does 'Lollipop Lady' mean?
3. Does Jamie have to wear a school uniform at school?
4. What time does school start?
5. What do they do at the 'assembly'?
6. How long is the break?
7. What is Jamie's favourite subject?
8. Where does Jamie usually have lunch?
9. What does Angharad have for lunch?
10. How does Jamie go back home?

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

HAPPY ST VALENTINES! LOVE POEMS

Which is your favourite love poem?
Mine is number 5!

1.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
Sugar is sweet
And so are you.

2.
Plenty of love
Tons of kisses
Hope some day
To be your Mrs.

3.
Bears love honey
Flowers love dew
Bankers love money
And I love you

4.
Here’s a special card for you
Will you please be mine?
It’s filled with hugs and lots of love
Be mine valentine!

5.
My love is like a cabbage
Divided into two
The leaves I give to others
The heart I give to you.

6.
Won’t you “bee” my valentine
And buzz away with me?
We’ll bumble along
together Because you’re my
honey bee Bzzzzzzzzzzzz

7.
Love, love, love your friends
Love them all year long
Especially on valentine’s day
As we sing this song!

8.
You are my valentine, my special valentine
And I love you, yes I do
You are my valentine, my special valentine
Please say you love me too!

9.
I’ve got a big red heart
That I will give to you
It brings you love and kisses
Because you’re my friend too!

10.
My mother says “I love you!”
My father says “I love you too!”
I give them hugs and kisses
Because I love them too!

11.
A hundred hearts
Would be too few
To carry all
My love for you.

12.
If I were King
Know what I'd do?
I'd buy a fine ring
And give it to you!
Copyright © 10/2/2009 Beatriz Casimiro Jacó

Monday, February 13, 2012

GRAMMY'S WINNERS

And the Winner is...

Adele got 5 Grammy's
1. Record of the year: Rolling in the Deep by Adele
2. Album of the year: 21 by Adele
3. Song of the year: Rolling in the Deep by Adele
4. Best New Artist: Bon Iver
5. Best PoP Solo performance: Someone like you by Adele
6. Best Pop Duo/Group performance: Body and Soul by
Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse
7. Best Pop Instrumental Album: The Road from Memphis by Booker T. Jones
8. Best Vocal Album: 21 by Adele
9. Best Dance Recording: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites by Skrillex
10. Best Dance Electronica Album: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites by Skrillex
11. Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Duets II by Tony Bennett & Various Artists
... (there are 78 prizes! to learn more visit http://www.grammy.com/


Lyrics | Adele lyrics - Rolling In The Deep lyrics

The Grammy's

Which of these nominees will get a Grammy?

Elementary Podcast - The British Council