THE PRESENT SIMPLE (6º)

This video present the formation of the present simple tense in affirmative,  negative and question form.

Go to the following links and practice this tense by doing the exercises.

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TEST PRACTICE (8º)

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE FOLLOWING FOR THE FINAL TEST 

WRITING RULE: ALSO / TOO (también)

Use ALSO before a verb: 

"I also ate out of home." 

or after when it is the verb "to be": 

I am also in class.

Use TOO at the end of a sentence: 

"I'm interested in opera too."

Practice thegrammar  topics in unit 4 by doing the exercises in the following link:

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IDIOMS WITH THE VERB "DAR"

These are some of the most common idioms from spanish verb "dar". Be attentive to their specific meaning.

dar a conocer	to make known
dar a luz	to give birth
dar la bienvenida	to welcome
dar la cara	to take responsibility
dar gusto	to please
dar gato por liebre	to gyp, to swindle
dar la espalda	to turn one's back
dar de alta	to discharge
dar un paseo	to take a walk
dar asco	to disgust
dar lo mismo	to make no difference

GOING TO FOR FUTURE (7º)

Review the grammar structure of the future using the "be + going to"  form and practice the exercises in the book for the upcoming grammar quiz next Monday.

Now, click on the following links and do the EXERCISES and one of the TESTS to improve your skills on this topic.

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REFLEXIONA: "LA LECCIÓN DE LA VACA" (9º)

El mundo actual ofrece un sinnúmero de oportunidades que nos permiten lograr nuestras metas más rápidamente. Es sólo cuestión de aprovechar al máximo los recursos que tenemos a la mano, pero sobre todo mantener siempre la mejor actitud y una mente abierta al cambio que se presente a diario. 

Observa el siguiente video y reflexiona sobre la actitud y el compromiso que tienes ante tu formación académica y para la vida y luego responde a manera de comentario las preguntas propuestas.

- ¿Qué significa para tí la vaca de la historia?

- ¿En esta etapa de adolescencia que te encuentras, cuál es  "la vaca" que te impide mejorar cada día?

- Analiza el rol que cumplió la familia en la historia y responde: ¿Qué importancia tiene tu familia para lograr tus metas?

EXPRESSING THE FUTURE (9º)

As we studied in class, there are several ways to express future actions. It depends on the sense the action has. For example, to express certain plans and intentions you can use the "be + going to" form or the present continuous tense + a future time expression:

They are going to visit their friends next Saturday.

They are visiting their friends next Saturday.

Click on the following link and download the worksheets in it. 

INSTRUCTION: Do page 1 by yourself and take it next class.

NOTE: PAGE 2: This activity we'll do it IN CLASS.

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IDIOMS

Continue practicing English idioms. Remember,  they should be learnt by heart to use them in the right context. Watch the following video and increase your vocabulary.

BEHAVIOR IDIOMS II

As cold as ice

This idiom can be used to describe a person who does not show any emotion.

As mad as a hatter

This simile means that someone is crazy or behaves very strangely. In the past many people who        made hats went insane because they had a lot of contact with mercury.

 

Barefaced liar

A barefaced liar is one who displays no shame about lying even if they are exposed.

Bark is worse than their bite

Someone who's bark is worse than their bite may well get angry and shout, but doesn't take action.

Read more at http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/cat/18.html#bjKOp27mAGrQ7eYP.99

MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS (8º)

There are many musical instruments as we could see in the vocabulary of unit 4. They are classified depending on the the way they are played. Here you'll find a video with the words related to some instruments and a little show on how they go.

DAILY ROUTINES (6º)

Review and practice the vocabulary of the current unit by watching the following video. Notice that the verb in the third person of singular (he /she) changes.