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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.

martes, 13 de mayo de 2014

¡Los doce mejores vídeos de youtube para aprender inglés!

It is one daring title!!! I was browsing the internet when I came across this captivating info. I clicked and here is what I found: video clips ranging from 5 - 10 - 15 minutes instructing about several aspects of the English language: daily expressions, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary and listening tips, accents, reasons why you may be failing in the challenging task of english learning, how to ask and much more!!!!
Feeling tempted and courious about it? Nothing to lose and much to gain =)
Info Credits to @InglesSila.

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domingo, 4 de mayo de 2014

IES Fernando III and IES Puerta de Arenas are working together!!!!

Excellent news!!!!
We are already working with students from I.E.S. Fernando III (Martos) and in collaboration with their English teacher, Mr. Francisco Gascón, on this English Movie Project.
We are in the initial stage of the project and our first activity is being done by posting on twitter under the hasthag #hellocorto something about ourselves. Some people have already participated, but many more comments need to be added.
Come on! Be original, use anything that comes to your mind (text, photo, video, music) to introduce yourself to our new colleagues. Above all, DON'T BE SHY!!! Ready for some fun?
Image created by Francisco Gascón

domingo, 27 de abril de 2014

#mycause Project

We all have a cause we worry about or fight for that makes us take action. It could be education, child labour, wars, animals, pollution, you name it! It is your time to shout out about your concerns and raise awareness on them. Join the project in twitter using the hashtag #mycause.


Follow #mycause on twitter


jueves, 24 de abril de 2014

Upon specific request, let me introduce you to my ESO3B students.

ESO3B Students want to be introduced to the world. Upon specific request, here you are a group picture to greet you all. I must say this group is special as I have put into practice with them, for the first time in my teaching carreer, cooperative and collaborative activities. Together, we have experienced a new methodology and together, we have learnt to work in a new and very interesting way.

Group Video

martes, 8 de abril de 2014

"This is Britain" Project

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Hello ESO3C.
This is your project about Britain.
After Unit number 7 + test, some fun is welcome!!!!
As you know, tomorrow you are supposed to bring the following items to class:
1) MATERIALS: COMPUTER, Colours, felt tip pens, rulers and glue.
2) INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR "COUNTRY"
(5 groups of 4)
  • Flag and symbol of the country.
  • Main facts  and Landmarks about the country in general + pictures.
  • Main facts and popular monuments of the capital city + pictures.
3) BRITISH FOOD: main /national dishes (group of 3)

HOW TO: Pupils work in groups. Their source of information, layout, presentation and little details are controlled, paced and managed by themselves. Once the main product is finished, groups take turns to explain the class their findings. To check understanding, a set of questions is delivered and those answering a correct aswer win a point. In case of failure, the asking team wins the point. In the mood for a challenge??? Try this funny project!

domingo, 6 de abril de 2014

Reported Speech for Bachillerato Level


Open publication - Free publishing - More speech

You may prefer this grammar information in Spanish:
REPORTED SPEECH LESSON IN SPANISH



Here you are a complete page for full practice on statements, questions and commands. Download or copy on your notebook. Happy reporting!

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Easter Around the World

Easter-based cooperative and collaborative task for second cycle of ESO. 
Read the information provided, complete the aswer sheet handed out in class and above all, have fun while learning!!! 
Easter Around the World article.

viernes, 4 de abril de 2014

Cambridge's English Movie Contest

If you are a ESO4 or a Bachillerato student, you may find this interesting and worth a try ;)
Many options are being considered. Be alert and ask your teacher about it!!!!