Christmas in the World

     Do you know that Christmas is not celebrated in the same way in the different countries? Each country has its own traditions (special days, food, clothes, songs, etc).

     For example, a Christmas tradition is placing sprigs of Holly or Mistletoe above the door. If two people are caught walking under it at the same time, it is said that they must kiss.     Can you tell me things about Christmas time in other parts of the world? You can go to http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/holidays/christmas/ and comment on Christmas in different countries.

     You can contribute to the blog by posting some information you know or find out about the traditions typical of this time of the year in different countries.

Christmas is coming!!!

    Can you tell me why is Santa Claus dressed in red? Go to the web and try to find it out. Then post it for the rest to know.

Tintin news

Do you know that a film about Tintin is being filmed?
Have you heard anything about it?
You can go to the following site to know about it:

http://www.letintinmovie.com/

While we wait, let's watch a video about Tintin. It is the first part of "The Crab with the Golden Claws":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI1LI462oyA

Tintin & Company

Remember this image?

Review physical descriptions already studied in unit 2 in the blog.

Can you describe the characters? Post some descriptions.

PROJECT UNIT 2: FILMS

You have to present the rest of the class a film. The film has to be original. You must think about:
• The title
• The setting
• The characters (you can use real actors and actresses)
• The plot
• The message (is what the film wants to express, the morals of the story or the most remarkable features of the film)
Then, you must make a visual presentation of the film and explain everything to your teacher and your classmates.

Remember!!

The presentation is due on November 19th

Where are the Simpsons?

Try to find the Simpons. Where are they?
Describe their position by describing the people around them.

English Sounds

Let's start our school year with a basic knowledge of the English Phonetic Alphabet. It will allow you to understand and speak English better.
We will use many different means to learn the English sounds correctly, but one of the most used will be the Phonetic Focus.
Go to www.cambridgeenglishonline.com/Phonetics_Focus/

   

Welcome!

This blog has been designed for you. We will use it in the classroom often. It is designed to be used and checked periodically, and to show your language achievements. It will signal your starting point, your evolution and progress.

Besides, it will offer you basic instructions all along the school year, information about compositions, exams, homework, etc.

I hope it help you with your English classes and that you will fill it with your works and experiences with English.

I hope you enjoy your English classes!