Twelve Days of Christmas with Madagascar

 

Last Christmas

Twelve Days of Christmas

 

Apart from learning the song, ask your teacher to play a kahoot with you

Fake or fir? Your Christmas tree's carbon footprint

   

If you have a Christmas tree in your home, have you thought whether it's better to have a natural tree or an artificial tree? This video could help you to decide.

Christmas with love from Mrs Claus

Santa Claus is real

 

You may think of Santa as living at the North Pole. But this Santa Claus lives in the USA. Is he real? Watch the video to find out!

Black Friday

The retail bonanza known as Black Friday is now an integral part of many Thanksgiving celebrations, but this holiday tradition has darker roots than you might imagine. After the video and the quiz perhaps you would like to know its real history thanks to History Channel.

Scholastic: First Thanksgiving

Enter the Scholastic web page and learn about the First Thanksgiving; you can learn a lot of things about this period!

Voyage on the Mayflower has two parts for students to explore. The first part is an interactive map of the journey across the Atlantic Ocean. You can click on placemarks on the map to read and hear about the journey. The second part of the Voyage on the Mayflower takes you "inside" the Mayflower to see and hear about the parts of the ship.

Daily Life is a comparison of the lifestyles of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag. You can click through each aspect of daily life to see a comparison of housing, clothing, food, chores, school, and games.

 

Finally, Scholastic has partnered with Plimoth Plantation to produce three video tours of Plimoth Plantation, a Wampanoag homesite, and a Pilgrim homesite.

After that try to do this quiz and check how much do you know about this celebration:

The History of The First Thanksgiving Day

Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada, Thanksgiving is a national holiday! In this video you will learn The History of The First Thanksgiving Day. I hope you will enjoy it!

Could you be a zero-waste person?

How much rubbish do you throw away each day? Lauren Singer studied environmental science and decided to change her lifestyle to try and produce less waste. She's now known as 'zero waste girl'!

What have Ancient Greece and The X Factor got in common?

What have Ancient Greece and The X Factor got in common? 

Watch Sophia's new video to learn all about the history of voting. 

A day in the life of a 10-year-old in Roman Britain

Did you know that Britain was once Roman? 

Watch Eric in this video as he imagines what life was like in Roman times.

Don't dream It's over

If you want to listen and watch them  try this link

Silent sounds

A day around London

As we cannot travel to London this year, join Molly for an exciting trip to the UK's capital, London!

And if you want to check how much you know about HP, try some quizzes.

Trinity Exams

Nos próximos días confirmaremos as datas dos exames que serán probablemente na segunda semana de decembro. Máis información:

Modelos de exames e guías ISE I (B1), ISE II (B2) e ISE III (C1)

Inside London’s 900-Year-Old Secret Garden

London is full of green spaces, but there is one many people walk by on a daily basis, unaware of its existence. A serene hideaway, it’s tucked within the remains of St. Dunstan-in-the-East, a church that was bombed during World War II. Visit this sweet spot.

Zombies at School?

 

 After the outbreak of a deadly virus, Sawston Village College has become a school for both humans and zombies. With danger lurking around every corridor, expert survivor Geoff Peng offers his top 5 tips for surviving Zombie School and getting those all important GCSEs.

Do you know how to make questions?

This video is about questions and question words.

NOTE!!!

Watch this video, pay attention to the Look and learn section and do the test below to revise how to do questions. Remember always:

Present tenses and Past tenses

This video is about present simple and present continuous. 

Present simple is used to talk about fixed actions or rutines:

• We usually go to the cinema to see a comedy on Fridays. 
• We eat pizza and we drink lemonade.

We use present continuous to talk about actions in progress now:

• We aren't watching a comedy, we are watching a cartoon
• We aren't eating pizza, we are eating burguers and chips, we are drinking milk

This video is about past simple and past continuous

• Some days ago Sam and Anna were talking when I went into the kitchen
• The day before yesterday we were having dinner when the phone rang

NOTE!!!

Watch these videos, pay attention to the Look and learn section and do the test below to revise tenses

Pronunciation chart and app to download

Click on the image 

When you enter the English File web page, you can click on each icon to hear the sound. 

Download the EF Pronunciation App from the App Store or Google Play to:

• hear words and sentences containing these sounds
• record and listen to yourself saying the words and sentences
• play a Practice game

English Sounds Pronunciation Chart based on an original idea and design by Paul Seligson and Carmen Dolz.

Doubts in Articles?...again

 

If you need more info see previous posts.

The Origins of Halloween

How many things do you know about Halloween origins? Watch the video and guess!

History of Halloween

Did you know: what are the origins and traditions of Halloween and Trick & Treat?

or how did Halloween start and why?

Watch the video and learn!

Fun facts about Halloween

😈Isn't Halloween so much fun!? 👻🎃🍬🍬💀🦇☠️

🤯Who would have known we would celebrate the same thing as it was THOUSANDS of years ago! 

Watch the video and discover!!!

After answering the test, have a look on the Halloween recipes!!!

+ ED pronunciation

First listen to the verb, then choose the final -ed ending

 

UNIT 7. 013 -ed pronunciation worksheet, an interactive worksheet by Davidgp29
liveworksheets.com

Do or Make with Papa English

Should it be "MAKE me a favour"? How about "MAKE a BBQ"? "MAKE a party"? Learn all the differences and when you should use MAKE or DO in English!

Climate Change: Why does 1.5°C matter?

 

Why is it so important that we limit the rise in temperature to 1.5°C? Watch this video to find out.

Do you like dancing?

Do you like dancing? Watch Rosa, Yarah and Norah, three amazing dancing sisters, in this video

ED Pronunciation

 

Pronunciation of -ed, an interactive worksheet by victor

liveworksheets.com

Are You a Hoodie Fan?

A hoodie is a casual type of jumper which has a hood to cover your head. How has this sporty item of clothing become so popular all around the world?

Driverless cars

Can you imagine travelling in a car without a driver? 

It may sound like science fiction but driverless cars will be with us sooner than you think!

Yusra Mardini

If you want to know more about her enter her

  web site or UNHCR, the UN Regufee Agency.

Common Mistakes: Can you explain them?

 

Weird British

Boarding Schools in the UK Class

 What are lessons like in UK boarding schools? Students talk about the subjects and classes they like.

If you want to know some more about these schools enter Britishguardianship.

Bubble lover?

Why do bubbles pop when you touch them? This video explores the science behind bubbles 

and shows an experiment you can try when you're washing up!

Why people are choosing to quit social media

Many people make an active choice not to be on social media.

What motivates them to quit or detox from social media? Is social media ruining our lives?

What are the benefits of leaving social media behind?

Have you ever posted mean things online?

Have you ever posted mean things online?

 Listen to three people talking about their experiences

1st Day at School. Speaking Practice

Black Holes

 

 What do you know about black holes? 

What would happen if you fell into one? 

Could you escape?

Jumping on a Wheelchair

You’ve heard of extreme sports, but how about WCMX? 

This is a sport where people ride wheelchairs and do jumps and tricks. 

Listen to teenager Lily explain how she did an amazing jump.

#WorldEmojiDay Anthem and History

Now a bit of history for you to learn.

US Literal State Names

Surely you know some names reflect the family, the origin of a person or even some physical caracteristic in our language, Spanish, but what happens with the names of the places? Some stand for the story or the description of that place, to show you an example, have a look on this map:

 

This infographic shares the literal translation of every state in the U.S. Some of these are less surprising: Michigan translates to Great Lake. The state of Washington simply means the Home of the First President.

Others are a bit more wordy. Arkansas, for example, is actually the Land of Downriver People. California is the Mythical Island Califia, and Wisconsin means River running Through a Red Place. One more for you: West Virginia is “West of the Country of the Virgin.” Try saying that three times fast.

See at Daily Infographic and if you need to know more about the States's names, click on State symbols US

How to FAIL B2 First (FCE) Speaking! (5 Biggest Mistakes!)

People fail the Cambridge B2 First speaking exam, and this is not always because of their language. Sometimes the difference between a pass and a fail is your b2 first exam technique. This video discusses the five biggest mistakes students make when taking the B2 First (FCE) Cambridge Speaking exam....and if this was useful for you, follow the channel Smash English.

Dune

 This is the first video this year, I hope you like it!

Ice Cream Lovers?

Do you like ice cream? Although summer time has finished, 

let's learn how to make some at home in less than a minute.

The Bilingual Brain

If you wonder why some people have an easier way with languages than others, this graphic shows you a big reason why. 

If a person is exposed to a second language during his or her earlier development, that knowledge will find its space in both brain's hemispheres. However, people who tried to learn their second language at a later age (after the age of 15 or so) only register that knowledge in one brain hemisphere.

So we are quite lucky as we all enjoy two mater tongues, Galician and Spanish, so don't be worried about your goals when learning English, if you listen and practise my videos, you will get to the words naturally.

So keep trying!

Remembering 11/9

How I Trained my Cats

Are you an animal lover? If so, have a look to these lovely cats!

Simon Cowell's Wedding

We are preparing our school year so enjoy this time a funny video, 

do you recognise all people speaking?

Preparing for English Oficial Tests?

Enjoy summer time!!!

...but don't forget to sing aloud in English and if you are interested in reading, have a look on:

Time out in London
Newspapers in English
Storyline Online
Easy Reading
British Council Digital Library

Earth Hour

Earth Hour is an annual event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature. 

In 2014 it had a very special ambassador. 

The World’s Best Drone Racer

A fifteen-year old Aussie has just been crowned world champion at the World Drone Racing Championships in China. Meet professional drone racer from Brisbane, Rudi Browning.

Conditionals review for 1st BAC

After these clear explanations thanks to Friends and Papa English now try these tests to see if you have understood this topic

The science of skin

Between you and the rest of the world lies an interface that makes up 16% of your physical weight. This is your skin, but besides keeping your organs in, what is its purpose?

How Important could a Haircut be?

Joshua Coombes is a London hairdresser who makes a big difference to homeless people's lives. 

Watch the video to find out more.

Which image do you want for your future?

Many of us share selfies and photos online. But how do other people see you based on these photos, and could this somehow affect your future? This video was created for Safer Internet Day. Watch it to learn more about how important it is to take care with what you share online. 

Making a difference with TikTok

Watch this video to find out how TikTokers are raising awareness about cerebral palsy, blindness and life with disabilities.

Order in Adjectives

 

Ask your teacher for a kahoot to practise.

Audition for James Bond

When David Beckham and James Corden find each other at the same audition for James Bond, their unique approaches to the role create tension that threatens a friendship.

Bryan Adams: Inside Out

English Speaking Countries in the World

The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall

On August it will be 60 years since construction workers began tearing up streets and erecting barriers in Berlin. This night marked the beginning of one of history’s most infamous dividing lines: the Berlin Wall. Construction continued for a decade as the wall cut through neighborhoods, separated families, and divided not just Germany, but the world.

Papa English and Passive Voice

After Papa English's explanation, try some test!

Northern Ireland Street Art

In some places in Northern Ireland you can see huge paintings on walls and houses. Watch this video and learn more about their interesting history.

In some places in Northern Ireland you can see huge paintings on walls and houses. 

Watch this video and learn more about their interesting history.

79 Common Mispronunciations

Languages around the World

 

Remember how useful for you it is to study languages, and below 

you'll find the map of the studied languages

At the beach...with Friends

Perhaps you have seen this chapter, so enjoy it again and show how much you understand.

Left-handed?

Today, about one-tenth of the world’s population are southpaws. 

Why are such a small proportion of people left-handed ...

and why does the trait exist in the first place? 

Daniel M. Abrams investigates how the uneven ratio of lefties and righties gives insight into a balance between competitive and cooperative pressures on human evolution.

Class Clown

Everyone thinks Chloe’s life is easy just because she gets good marks at school. Life is very different for her neighbour Craig. At school the other students laugh at him and at home his dad is always telling him off, but one day Chloe discovers Craig’s special talent …

Top 10 Most Popular Books of All Time

Safety Tips for Surfing the Net

In this video YouTubers and Twitch streamers share some really useful advice about how to stay safe on the internet. Watch and listen carefully so you keep safe and enjoy your time online.

European Behaviors Considered Rude in Other Countries

Ever gotten a strange look while on holiday? You sense that you have broken some kind of cultural rule, but can’t for the life of you work out what it is. Maybe you pointed your feet at a religious statue or looked somebody straight into their eyes.

Today we’ll look at things that Europeans think are perfectly normal, but the rest of the world thinks are ridiculous.

If you want to know more about gestures, here you are some more, 

so be cautious when using your hands

Online Safety Tips

You should know some very important tips to help you stay safe when 

you use the internet, 

so enjoy this video and follow the advice! 

Left-handed?

Today, about one-tenth of the world’s population are southpaws. 

Why are such a small proportion of people left-handed ...

and why does the trait exist in the first place? 

Daniel M. Abrams investigates how the uneven ratio of lefties and righties gives insight into a balance between competitive and cooperative pressures on human evolution.

How a Refugee Became a Supermodel

Mari Malek is a refugee. This is her story.

How are Easter Eggs Made?

Easter eggs are special eggs that are often given to celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter. Sometimes they are made out of chocolate. Have you ever eaten an Easter egg? Watch this video to find out how they are made.

The Definite Article 'the'

The English Definite Article from Slavica Churulinova

British Council lesson with exercises.

Some bits of theory in EF Grammar

Revision Grammar 1st BAC in 3 chapters...

Revision Grammar 2nd Bac in several chapters...

Modal Verbs for 1BAC: 'Guess my Age' Game

 

Thanks to Cristina Cabal

Vocabulary Revision

Pronunciation Mistakes

Modal Verbs Practice for 2BAC

Which Modal/Perfect Modals are used in this song?

Saint Patrick's Day

If you already know about this date, why don't you try this kahoot?

Enjoy with it until 25th March

Welcome to Ireland for Saint Patrick's Day

How well do you know your British terms?

Know your mucker from your muppet?

Hidden Figures

A group of women at NASA helped put a man on the moon. Their intellect was an essential part of America's ability to launch rockets into space. Jan Crawford shows us how they were relegated to a footnote in history ... until now.

If you want to know more...a brief history of Jim Crow

If you want to watch the film, you can take it from our school library

Changing Science for Ever

This video honours the great women of science who have changed the world forever!

How many of these famous female scientists do you know about?