"It is our duty as educators do not fill kids of knowledge as if they were just empty boxes, but encouraging them to every child wants to learn, enjoy learning and be able to study what you need or whatever you want in the future. " TORU KUMON

lunes, 26 de abril de 2010

GAME: FASTHANDS






Find the picture that matches the word and do it fast as you can! This is a very fun game to practice basic vocabulary. Click here to enter the game and have fun!

miércoles, 21 de abril de 2010

WAYS OF LOOKING

How many verbs do you know to express the different ways of looking? Look, watch and see are the basic ones you know. You have probably heard or read verbs like gaze, glance, stare but do you really understand what they mean? Click on this link and learn other verbs to built up your range of vocabulary.

sábado, 17 de abril de 2010

SPANISH DRAMA IN LONDON

VOCES DE LA PALABRA
Proyecto teatral que se estrenó en el Instituto Cervantes de Londres y en el que participé como actriz en febrero de 2008. Tierra Theatre es una companía de teatro afincada en Londres y que realiza proyectos de teatro experimental, cursos y talleres de teatro en español durante todo el año a cargo del director argentino Germán d'Alessandro (video 1)
Para los que viven en Londres y quieran aprender o mejorar su español a través del teatro o para los que como yo, hispanoparlantes y viviendo en tierras anglosajonas, quieran también mantener contacto con su lengua y cultura. Plenty of fun!









I HAVE A DREAM


"Let us not wallow in the valley of despair.
I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.
"
Martin Luther King

TASK 1:
It's time to practice your pronunciation! What you need: headphones with a microphone.
Click here and listen to one of the most famous speeches ever, repeat and record your own speech and see how good your pronunciation is.

President´s Obama Message for English Students

President Obama has a message for you!
Message

lunes, 5 de abril de 2010

GET A PEN FRIEND!


Having a pen friend from another country can provide your with many benefits. Through international correspondence, people have the opportunities to learn good writing techniques, develop their existing hobbies and acquire new ones, expand their knowledge of history, geography, travel, languages, music, people and life. Students have an opportunity to learn the cultures of foreign lands and, as friendships develops, then the possibility of exchange holidays can be explored.
The following link is a web page that provides this service for free if you register. Click on penpal and get a friend from another country. He/she might become your best friend forever.

domingo, 4 de abril de 2010

UK QUIZ

How much do you know about the UK? Test your knowledge about general culture topics. Click on the link below and do this easy quiz. I am sure you will know most of the answers but if not, it is a good chance to learn. quiz

sábado, 3 de abril de 2010

LEARN ENGLISH THROUGH JOKES-

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Student: "Teacher! would you punish anyone for something he didn't do?"
Teacher: "Certainly not"
Student: "Good, because I didn't do my homework"
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A bit of humour in the class! Click on the link below and you will find some jokes to practice your english and have fun at the same time! Read them and learn at least one. You can tell the joke in the next class and I am sure your teacher will be impressed! Remember that sometimes the double meaning is not that evident and we might not find the joke very funny. In any case, it is worth trying.
jokes link

viernes, 2 de abril de 2010

Theatre & Storytelling in English in Barcelona

English teachers! If you want to introduce some fun in your classes storytelling can be a fantastic idea. Have a look at the link below and read about Sophie Heydel and her activities. I am sure your students will love it!
Storytelling