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I am a secondary teacher of English in Southern Spain. I studied MFL in Jaén and I got a DPSI certificate in Law in England. I started my teaching career in Newcastle back in 2000, where I lived for 3 years. Once I returned home, I taught in a public school and got ready to sit the "oposiciones" exam, which I passed!!! Currently, I am teaching in Spain, which has become my definite residence in since 2004.

miércoles, 30 de enero de 2013

"-ED" pronunciation

Video Lesson about this particular pronunciation

PEACE DAY at IES Puerta de Arenas

We celebrated Peace Day in our school today. Here is a link with interesting Peace Quotes

viernes, 25 de enero de 2013

Spelling and Pronouncing Correctly, a pleasure...

HOW TO SPELL WORDS is easy with the chart on the left.


PHONETIC SYMBLOLS (on the right) help you to pronounce new words and those you are not very sure of....

Don't forget useful links like a good online pronouncing dictionary: howisay.com

Our next objective is...
HOW TO PRONOUNCE -ED in the past simple form?

lunes, 21 de enero de 2013

domingo, 20 de enero de 2013

Giving Directions with Skill integration

Here is some basic info on how to give directions. Learn the basic expressions.
Now, you are ready to check your understanding when following directions. Try this LISTENING

Excellent!!! Now that you may feel confident, feel free to PRACTISE with this guiding video.
Just say aloud the directions you can see until you reach the final destination and anser the question "Where am I going"? (SPEAKING):


The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained

Follow this link and you'll find out the answer: UK, Great Britain and more.

lunes, 14 de enero de 2013

Prepositions AT - ON - IN


What time is it?

Watch the video and answer the question "What time is it"?


lunes, 7 de enero de 2013

Relationships

Perfect date... Do you have some tips for that?

  • What is a perfect date according to you! Make a list with the 3 golden rules ;)
1) What does the first situation suggest?
2) What is the problem of the girl with short hair?
3) Which stories are dealing with marriage? Which is the perspective of each character?
4) What does the last girl complain about?


domingo, 6 de enero de 2013

How is 2013 going? Just good?

Learn more ways to say "good" and enrich your vocab.


martes, 1 de enero de 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR. HAPPY 2013!!!

Spectacular firework display in London to welcome the New Year!!!!