miércoles, 21 de abril de 2010

Bookshops in London

I offer a list a list of some of the most important bookshops in London.
If you know some more, feel free to add them.
Thanks

http://www.minube.com/tag/librerias-londres-c935

http://yoleoyoaprendo.blogspot.com/2009/12/la-libreria-mas-importante-de-londres.html

Living under the ashes

global warming

Pre-intermediate level

3.Vocabulary: Jobs
Money: bank, manager, stock broker, cashier
Medicine: doctor, nurse, surgeon, vet
Transport: train, bus, lorry driver, flight attendant
The Arts: musician,dancer, artist, director,sculptor
Law and Order: lawyer,judge, MP
Restaurants and Hotels: manager, waiter,chef, maid
Others: fire fighter
Sports: athlete,referee, footballer
Media: TV presenter, DJ, newspaper/magazine editor
Education: headmaster,private tutor.

Pre-intermediate level

Write a paragraph using the vocabulary above and the expressions:
I don't mind + noun or verb -ing
I like + noun or verb-ing
I can't stand + verb -ing

Pre-intermediate level

2. Lifestyles
Vocabulary:
tall, modern building
peaceful and quiet
fresh air
shops, cinemas and theatres
heavy traffic
constant noise and pollution
feeling isolated
friendly,helpful people
convenient public transport
crowded streets
beautiful countryside

Pre-intermediate level exercises

Feel:
+adjective   He feels happy (feelings)
+ like and a verb -ing  Do you feel like going out? (fancy)
+ about   How do you feel about your new course? ( think)

Feelings: surprised, relieved, tired, bored, terrified, worried, calm, excited

When was the last time you felt this way?

Adjectives and synonyms: Try to match each adjective with its synonym
sunny, massive, shocked, safe, lonely, relieved, huge, horrified, bright, calm, abandoned, unharmed

viernes, 16 de abril de 2010

Pre-intermediate level exercises

Adjectives and their opposites
Match the adjective with its opposite

brave /unfriendly/imaginative/ lazy/friendly / unimaginative /sociable /cowardly
/hardworking/ unskilled /patient /dishonest/polite /careless /smart/ impatient/honest /impolite /careful / shy /skillful /stupid

miércoles, 14 de abril de 2010

Intermediate level

Have you watched Mamma Mia film?
Every week, I will show you some of the expressions that appear in the film. They will help you to improve your English. If you have any question you can ask me.



To help me cope
• If you see the wonder
• Even if you fail
• As quick as you can
• I missed you
• We’re the greatest, bestest mates!
• I’m tough
• We’re gonna rock this place
• You’re knocked up?
• You are joking!