English Hodge-Podge

NEW YEAR, NEW BLOG

2011-01-05T20:38:00.002+01:00

Hi Everybody,

Sorry for not updating the blog as promised, but I've been working on a new version which will allow me to publish documents for you to download. Just go to the following address and continue using the new blog.

www.eoimamen.wordpress.com

By the way,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

NATIONAL STEREOTYPES

2010-12-02T13:57:00.001+01:00

PREPOSITONS REVIEW

2010-11-22T11:37:00.002+01:00

As you requested, here are some links where you can practice the use of prepositions

Summary and Exercises

All kinds of prepositons (also some idioms and phrasals)
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4

Some quizzes...
Quiz 1
Quiz 2

Crossword activities
C1
C2
C3

Typical Mistakes

INT2 UNIT 1 REVISE AND CHECK

2010-11-22T11:30:00.003+01:00

This is the key for the review activities from Unit 1

GRAMMAR

Exercise A
1. about
2. did
3. does
4. Have
5. been

Exercise B
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. b

VOCABULARY

Exercise A
1. wise - the others describe negative characteristics
2. insincere - the others describe positive characteristics
3. blister - it's a symptom but the others are illnesses
4. A & E - it's part of a hospital but the others are people

Exercise B
1. to
2. at
3. in
4. to
5. for

Exercise C
1. forgetful
2. ambitious
3. reliable
4. moody
5. sensitive

Exercise D
1. bleed
2. swollen
3. bandage
4. bad-tempered
5. bossy
6. arrogant

LEARNING WITH SONGS

2010-11-21T19:42:00.002+01:00

This is an interesting link with which you can improve your vocabulary as well as your listening skills. It's worth the try!

Lyrics Training

A1 UNIT 1 REVISE AND CHECK

2010-11-21T19:34:00.002+01:00

GRAMMAR
Exercise A

though
their
got
there
one
as
herself
so
have / get
because

Exercise B

to have them mended
If one learns a few phrases.
despite the heavy traffic/ despite the traffic being heavy / despite the fact the traffic was heavy
was cancelled due to the fog
see each other
by themselves
haven't seen him since
so as not to be recognized
we won't have to do the washing up
hasn't got any pictures yet

VOCABULARY

Exercise A

teeth
mind
run
trousers
guns
terms

Exersice B

career
part-time
alike
half-sisters
take after
synomym

Exercise C

of
off, up
up
off
in
with, on

Exercise D

challenging
competitive
unsuccessful
rebellious
enjoyable
repetitive

Monty Phyton - Silly Job Interview

2010-11-09T13:59:00.002+01:00

Since we are dealing with work in A1, have a look at this video just for fun...

HALLOWEN PICS

2010-11-07T20:40:00.013+01:00

Here are some of the pictures we took at the party.
We had some fun, didn't we?

PUNCTUATION PRACTICE

2010-11-07T13:03:00.002+01:00

Here are some rules and practice for the punctuation in English.

Punctuation Rules 1
Punctuation Rules 2

Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Practice 4

ENGLISH IN 24 ACCENTS

2010-11-05T22:13:00.003+01:00

This is a video where you see an amazing guy using 24 different accents. It's a bit long, but be patient. They save the best for last

A1 - VOCABULARY UNIT 1

2010-11-05T13:43:00.002+01:00

The same but for the vocabulary learned.

Changing Job
Follow up changing job
Job descriptions
The future workplace (Video Activity)

Language learning (listening)
English Mania (Video Activity)

A1 - GRAMMAR UNIT 1

2010-11-05T13:34:00.002+01:00

Here are some links to practice the grammar from the unit

Connectors Summary
Although, though, despite, however
Conjunctions

Have 1
Have 2

Pronouns 1
Pronouns 2
Pronouns 3
Pronouns 4
Pronouns 5
Personal, reflexive and emphasizing pronouns

Ready, Set, Go!!

2010-10-25T01:04:00.001+02:00

Hi everybody!
We are starting this year full of many things, a real hodge podge that I hope can help you to enjoy yourselves and learn a lot of English. Feel free to participate and make use of all the resources available.

Mamen

Where Can I find a Language Exchange?

2010-10-25T01:03:00.001+02:00

A good way to practice your English and make friends is finding a language exchange.

There is a web where you can find e-pals (people you can e-mail or chat with). It's very easy to do. Just click in the link below and sign up as a member. You can use our first composition to write the introduction for your profile.
My Language Exchange

You can also acces the web LOQUO and place your add or answer on of the published ads on the web. You can meet great friends (talking from experience!)
Loquo Language Exchange

Good luck and enjoy yourself with English!

PS. If you decide to try, share your experience with us.

Irregular Verbs

2010-10-25T01:02:00.001+02:00

Here you have the link for the list of irregular verbs we are going to practice in class with their phonetic transcription.

www.apronus.com/learn_english/irregularverbs.htm

Remember you can always check the pronunciation in some online dictionaries.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/ (with American and British pronunciation!)

http://www.merriam-webster.com/

INT II - VOCABULARY UNIT 1

2010-10-25T00:36:00.009+02:00

As for the grammar, links for the practice of vocabulary

Relationships 1
Relationships 2
Relationships 3

Adjective opposites
Personality Adjectives 1 Scroll down the page
Personality Adjectives 2

Illness and treatment

INT II - GRAMMAR UNIT 1

2010-10-25T00:27:00.003+02:00

Here are some links where you can practice the grammar from the first unit

Subject and Object Questions
Question Structure
Indirect questions
Basic Review 1
Basic Review 2

The... The Comparatives
Comparative and Superlatives 1
Comparative and Superlatives 2

Auxiliary Verbs