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!