UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Revision

Today we are going to revise how to speak in the past tense, but only with regular verbs. Remember that we have to add "ED" and use the auxiliary verb DID - DIDN'T to form interrogative and negative sentences. 

Don´t forget how to pronounce the "ed" or there will be some misunderstanding. 

Hands on!!!

1.- First of all, watch this video to remember how to form the past simple of regular verbs:

 

 2.- Next, let´s remember some spelling rules to add "ED":

   

3.- Let's play a speaking game to practice the past of regular verbs:  HERE.

4.- Now we are ready for action: please complete the Liveworksheets number 42 to 46.

5.- Finally, try these online exercise to reinforce what you have learned HERE.

GOOD JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Get ready for a LISTENING and READING TEST next Monday, the 23rd of March, about the past simple of regular verbs.

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Project

Today we will revise all the contents we have learned in this unit, this way we will be more than ready for the GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY TEST we are having next week. 

Time to hit the books! It is not difficult at all, just remember to practice a bit before the day.

 YOU CAN DO IT!!! Hands on!!!

1.- First things first: let´s write down the question words of this unit in your notebook. You can also see them in Calameo (on the left of this blog).

2.- Secondly, let´s prepare the project of this unit: "My superhero". You have to stick a photocopy as an example in your notebook. Remember that you have to write 5 paragraphs:

     - PARAGRAPH 1: name, age, personality, likes.

     - PARAGRAPH 2: physical aspect

     - PARAGRAPH 3: clothes, accesories and weapons

     - PARAGRAPH 4: Abilities and superpowers

     - PARAGRAPH 5: Comparison with other superheroes

3.- Now please go to EDIXGAL - unit 2 - Heroes in literature and films: exercises 5 to 11.

4.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets 28-29-30-31 and please check if you have done all the Liveworksheets of this unit.

BRAVO!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study hard for the GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY TEST this week: 

     - 5B: Monday, 14th of March 

     - 5A and 5B: Tuesday, the 15th of March:

     - personality adjectives

     - superheroes: superpowers, clothes, weapons

     - comparatives

     - subject and object pronouns

     - verb CAN

     - the project: My superhero

3.- SPEAKING and WRITING TEST:  "My superhero".

     - 5B: Tuesday, the 18th of March 

     - 5A-5C Wednesday, the 19th of March

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Verb CAN (all forms)

Let´s go over the modal verb CAN in the 3 forms: affirmative, negative and interrogative. As you know, we use it to express abilities and it always goes with another verb, the main verb, which gives the meaning to the sentence. Hands on!!!

1.- Now let´s practise the verb CAN with this funny game: HERE.                                       

2.- Let´s go to EDIXGAL - unit 2 - "What can you do?": activities 1-3-4-5-9-10-11-12-13 and Accept the challenge.

3.- Next please complete the Liveworksheets 25-26-27.

4.- Finally, try these online exercises and games HERE.

Awesome!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study this unit for a VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR TEST next week:

                    - 5B: Thursday, the 12th of March

                    - 5A - 5C: Friday, the 13th of March

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Pronunciation of the past simple

How do you pronounce the "ED" of the past tense? It depends on the final consonant sound: if this is a voiced or a voiceless sound. There are 3 ways to pronounce it in English. Let's see:

1.- Write down the new content in your notebook.

2.- Watch this video to reinforce what you have just learned:

 

3.- Now do to e-Dixgal - unit 2 - lesson 7 ("What are you like"?): do the activities 2-5-6-7-8-9 and read Accept the challenge. 

4.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets number 39-40-41.

5.- Not enough? Try these online exercises HERE.

FANTASTIC!!! 

HOMEWORK: Please 

1.- Study the pronunciation of the ED in the past tense. 

2.- Finish the pending activities. 

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Spelling rules

Now that we already know how to form the past simple of the regular verbs, let' s see the spelling rules to add "ED".

1.- Write down the spelling rules to add "ED" in your notebook. 

2.- Now watch this video to fix this new content:

   

3.- Next go to e-Dixgal - unit 2 - "Sports and fun": do the exercises 1 to 6 and  read  "Accept the challenge". 

4.- Then comple the Liveworksheets 35 to 38 in unit 2.

.- Finally, try these online exercises HERE.

GOOD JOB!!! 

HOMEWORK: Please 

1.- Study the spelling rules to add ED. 

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Verb CAN (negative and interrogative)

Let´s continue learning the modal verb CAN. As you know, we use it to express abilities and it always goes with another verb, the main verb, which gives the meaning to the sentence. It´s easy-peasy!!!

1.- First of all, let´s write the verb CAN in the present tense, in negative and interrogative.

2.- Now, please watch this video to learn it by heart:

                                       

 3.- Let´s go to EDIXGAL - unit 2 - "Superhero abilities": activities 2 to 12 and Accept the challenge.

4.- Next please complete the Liveworksheets 20 to 24.

5.- Finally, try these online exercises and games HERE.

Awesome!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the verb CAN for a mini test next Monday, the 9th of March: affirmative, negative and interrogative.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Past simple of regular verbs

Now that we are learning to speak about other times, let's see how to form the past simple of regular verbs. It is really easy because they all follow the same rule: add "ED". Let´s go!

1.- Write down the past simple of regular verbs in your notebooks.

 2.- Watch this video to reinforce the new structure:

3.- Now go to e-Dixgal, unit 2, lesson 4 ("What did you do?"): complete the exercises 1-2-3- and read Accept the challenge. 

4.- Finally, try these online exercises HERE.

5.- Complete the Liveworksheets number 32-33-34.

HOMEWORK:

1.- Study the past simple of regular verbs for a mini-test this Friday, the 6th of March.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Verb CAN (affirmative)

Today we will learn the present simple of the modal verb CAN in affirmative. Remember that we use this verb either to express abilities and to ask for permission. Can you name some of the superpowers that superheroes have? What can they do? Let´s go!!!

1.- First, let´s do the mini test about the pronouns. Easy-peasy!

2.- Second, let´s write down the verb CAN in affirmative in our notebooks.

3.- Next please go to EDIXGAL - unit 2 - "We need a superhero": activities 2 to 10 and Accept the challenge.

4.- Finally, let´s do the Liveworksheets number 20-21-22.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study the verb CAN.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST

 

Once you finish, please practise the past with these online exercises:

  

          1. Past simple of TO BE.

    

          2. There was - there were

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Object pronouns

Today we will review the subject pronouns and we will learn a new type: the object pronouns. Remember that these ones never act as the subject of a sentence!

1.- First things first: mini-test about the comparatives and the object pronouns. Good luck!!!

2.- Next, let´s write down the personal object pronouns in your notebook. Remember that they never act as the subject of a sentence. 

3.- Now watch this video to see them:

 

4.- Next, please complete the Liveworksheets number 15-16-17-18-19.

5.- More online exercises about the PRONOUNS here.

6- Finally, some online games:

          - GAME 1

          - GAME 2

          - GAME 3

          - GAME 4

          - GAME 5

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study the subject and object pronouns for a MINI TEST next lesson.

YOU ARE BETTER THAN YOU THINK!!!

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: There was - there were

 Today we will learn how to express the existence of something in the past. Pay close attention!

1.- Please write down the new expression in your notebook: THERE WAS - THERE WERE.

2.- Now watch this video to remember this new expression:

 

3.- Next, please complete the Liveworksheets number 26 to 32. 

4.- Finally, try this online game HERE.

THANK YOU!!! 

HOMEWORK: Please 

1.- Study the verb TO BE in the past and THERE WAS - THERE WERE for a GRAMMAR TEST in the next lesson, the 2nd of March.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Comparatives 2

Let´s keep on practising how to compare 2 people or things. Now we know the rules to do it, but let´s see some special cases, irregular adjectives that don´t follow the rules, such as GOOD or BAD.  Besides, we have to see the long adjectives.

Ready?

1.- First of all, let´s copy the comparative form of long adjectives, and some irregular adjectives in your notebook.

2.- When you finish, please  watch this video to fix them:

 

3.- Now let´s go to E-Dixgal - unit 2 - "Comparing people": activity 15 and read Accept the challege.

4.- Finally, please complete the Liveworksheets number 13 to 19. 

HOMEWORK: Please 

1.- Study the new expressions. We have got a MINI-TEST of the comparative form (including the special cases) in the next lesson. 

 2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Time expressions in the past

Do you fancy travelling back in time? Let´s go to Pompeii in Italy, to see the eruption of the volcano and how some people could survive. Ready?

1.- Let´s start with the mini-test of the verb TO BE in the past.

2.- Now let´s write some time expressions which go with the past tense.

3.- Time to learn about the past: The destruction of Pompeii (LW 22).

3.- Next please complete the Liveworksheets numbers 21 to 25.

4.- Try now these online games HERE and HERE.

5.- Finally, please do as much exercises as you wish HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the verb TO BE in the past.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

3.- GRAMMAR TEST, Monday, the 2nd of  March.

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Comparatives

Time to learn the comparative form. Remember that we use it to compare 2 people or 2 animals or 2 objects. Ready?

1.- Firstly, please write down how to use the comparative form in your notebook, as long as the rules to add "er". Remember that there is a form for short adjectives and a different one for long adjectives. Today we will only see the first one.

2.- Now watch this video to learn the new rules by heart.

 

3.- Time to go to EDIXGAL- unit 2 - "Comparing people": exercises 3 to 13.

4.- Next, please do the Liveworksheets number 10-11-12.

7.- Finally, you can play some games HERE

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the comparative form (short adjectives) for a MINI TEST next lesson.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: The past

Today we will learn the past tense, so let´s travel to the past and see how people lived in ancient times. Where would you like to go? To the Ancient Egypt? To the Roman times? The Middle Ages perhaps? Or to the Renaissance? Let´s go!

1.- Let´s begin with the verb TO BE in the past. First, please write down the conjugation in your notebooks . It´s easy-peasy!

2.- Next you can watch this video to fix this new tense:

3.- Now let´s find out what you did yesterday with these two games: GAME 1 - GAME 2.

4.- Next, please complete the Liveworksheets number 18-19-20-21 (unit 2 - Simply the best).

5.- You can play this game HERE as a treat.

6.- Finally, some more online games: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3.

HOMEWORK:  Please

1.- Study the verb TO BE in the past: we have a MINI-TEST next day!!!

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Superhero outfit

Today we will revise all the vocabulary and expressions we have learned about superheroes so far. Let´s see their personality traits, superpowers, clothes and accesories. Ready?

1.- First things first: let´s read the photocopy about the superheroes´ outfit that you have got in your notebook. Highlight the more important words and try to learn them by heart.

2.- Watch this video to remember some of the new words:

3.- Now you are ready to complete the Liveworksheets 5 to 9.

4.- Finally, design your own superhero with this online game HERE. and guess de superhero HERE.

WE  CAN  CALL   IT   A   DAY!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Grammar test

Today is the day! 

We have to sit a test about comparatives, superlatives and the modal verb CAN. 

So put on your thinking caps on and hands on... 

Don't panic! It' s a piece of cake...

THE BEST OF LUCK!!!

Once you finish, please go to Liveworksheets (4 in a year) and compplete the activities: 

          - Valentine´s Day: 15-16-17

          - Winter: 18-19-20

Thank you!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Take a rest. You deserve it!

SEASONS: Winter

Winter is here, have you noticed it?

It is freezing cold and days are very short.

Most of the animals are hibernating and there are no flowers or leaves. 

Where are all the animals? 

What ´s the weather like? 

What activities can we do? 

You have all the answers in this unit. Ready to play in the snow?

1.- First, please watch this video to learn some winter words:

 

2.- Next, please go to Liveworksheets (4 in a year) and do these activities:

          - Valentine´s Day: 17-18

          - Winter: 19-20-21-22-23

3.- Finally, if you still have time, you can play these online games:

          - GAME 1: seasons of the year

          - GAME 2: winter activities

          - GAME 3: winter activities

          - GAME 4: find the pairs

          - GAME 5: hangman

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study the new vocabulary.

FESTIVALS: St. Valentine's Day

Today we will learn about Saint Valentine´s Day, the most romantic day of the year, which is tomorrow, the 14th of February. 

How much do you know about this celebration?

How many love words do you remember?

Ready?

1.- First watch this video to learn the history behind this celebration:

2.- Now write I LOVE YOU to someone you admire. Remember to decorate your Valentine a bit and leave it anonymously... Keep your secret!

3.- Talking about secrets.... Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? Take a look:

 

4.- Let´s play Kahoot HERE.

5.- Finally you can see if you are loved with these 3 games: 

          - GAME 1 

     

          - GAME 2 

          - GAME 3

GOOD JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- GRAMMAR TEST: Friday, the 20th of February.

2.- Say I LOVE YOU to your dearest ones.

HAPPY VALENTINE´S DAY!!!     

FESTIVALS: Valentine´s Day

Today, we will learn about Saint Valentine´s Day,  the most romatic day of the year, which is today, the 14th  of February. 

Ready?

1.- First watch this video to learn the vocabulary of this celebration:

2.- Now write I LOVE YOU to someone you admire. Remember to decorate your Valentine a bit and leave it anonymously... Keep your secret!

3.- Talking about secrets.... Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? Take a look:

 

4.- Let´s play Kahoot HERE.

5.- Finally you can see if you are loved with these 3 games: 

          - GAME 1 

     

          - GAME 2 

          - GAME 3

GOOD JOB!!!

HAPPY VALENTINE´S DAY!!!     

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Say "I love you" to your dearest ones.

GOOD JOB!!!

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Revision

Time to revise all the vocabulary and grammar of this unit to get ready for GRAMMAR TEST next Friday, the 20th of February.

Let´s revisit the adjectives, materials, expressions, along with the comparative and superlative form and the verb CAN. Easy-peasy! 

1.- CHIT-CHAT: Let´s describe some of our favourite superheroes.

2. Now time for some Liveworksheets: 15-16-17.

3.- Time for some online exercises:

     - Comparative and supelative HERE

       - Verb CAN HERE.

      - Materials HERE

      - Personality adjectives HERE

HOMEWORK: Please 

1. GRAMMAR TEST next Friday, the 20th of February: 

           - VOCABULARY: adjectives - materials - expressions

           - GRAMMAR: comparatives - superlatives - verb CAN

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Real superheroes

Today we will speak about superheroes: their names, their superpowers and their weapons. But you already know that they only exist in comics and films. In real life there are many people with superpowers, people who help us, take care of us, encourage us, teach us, hail us, stay with us... They are doctors, nurses, police officers, cleaners, firefighters, farmers, shop assistants, supermarket workers, teachers... and, above all, our family, who is always there when we need it.

And you are also a superhero: you come to school every day, do your homework, study hard, go to after-school activities, help at home... We are the "NEW SUPERHEROES".

1.- Pease read the photocopies related to superheroes in your notebook.

2.- Now go to EDIXGAL - unit 2 - "Describing someone´s personality": exercises 1 to 8 and 10 to 15 and ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE.

3.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets 3 and 4.

4.- Time to meet the real superheroes:

 

Good job!!! YOU ARE A REAL SUPERHERO!!!

HOMEWORK:  Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Verb CAN

Today we will revise both the comparative and superlative forms in a mini-test. Besides, we will go over the modal verb CAN to express abilities and to ask for permission. Ready? Hands on!!!

1.- Firstly, please write down the verb CAN in your notebook: affirmative, negative, interrogative and short answers.

2.- Secondly, please go to e-Dixgal, unit 2 - lesson 3 ("The best"): do the activities 1 to 9.

3.- Now please complete the Liveworksheets number 12-13-14.

4.- A bit more practise:

      -  Comparative and supelative HERE

        - Verb CAN HERE.

5.- Finally, complete this quiz:

 

 YOU ARE  THE BEST!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Superlative

Today we will revise the comparative and we will learn the superlative form. Get ready for a mini test next week. Don´t panic!

Remember that we use the comparative to compare 2 things, but the superlative is used when we have 3 or more things.  Ready?

1.- Write down the superlative form in your notebook, as well as the rules to add "est". 

2.- Now watch this video to reinforce what you are learning:

 

 3.- Now complete this quiz:

   

4.- Go to e-Dixgal - Unit 2 - Lesson 2 ("Can you compare it?") complete the activities 1-2-3-4-5-6. 

5.- Next, let´s do Liveworksheets numbers 9-10-11.

6.- Finally, some online games: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3 - GAME 4 - GAME 5.

WONDERFUL!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Get ready for a mini test about the comparatives and superlatives next Monday, the 9th of February.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Personality adjectives

Today we are starting a new unit: UNIT 2 "THE NEW SUPERHERO". 

As its title indicates, we will learn about superheroes and their superpowers.

How much do you know about superheroes?

Can you name their gadgets? 

What is your favourite one?

As you know, superheroes appear in films, books and comics, but don´t forget that we can find other superheroes in real life. And, somehow, we are all superheroes, aren´t we? We are brave, strong, patient, helpful, positive... We are the best!!!

I am an English teacher, what´s your superpower?


1.- Please design the first page for this unit in your notebook: UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO.

2.- Now write down the CONTENTS of this unit.

3.- Next, stick with glue all the photocopies with the vocabulary of this unit. Please read and learn the personality adjectives (photocopies 1 and 2).

4.- Now we are ready to go to EDIXGAL - unit 2 - "A difficult school task": exercises 2 to 10 and read ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE.

5.- Let´s reinforce the personality adjectives doing the Liveworksheets number 1 and 2.

6.- Finally, if you want to find out your superpower, do this test: 

 

Task complete!!! You are a real superhero!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Comparatives 2

Today we will continue with the unit 2 and the comparative form. Ready?

1.- Firstly, please go to e-Dixgal, unit 2,("Can you describe it?" and do the exercises 1-2-3 and "Guess what".

2.- Now please complete the Liveworkshets 5 to 8 (unit 2).

3.- Next, please complete these online ACTIVITIES.

Wel done!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Revise the comparative form for a MINI TEST in the next lesson.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 1 - I DONT LIKE THIS CITY: Writing and Speaking Test

Today we are sitting a test, divided in 2 tasks:

     - SPEAKING TEST

     - WRITING TEST

You have to describe "A Coruña, my hometown". 

Remember to organise the information in paragraphs and use some connectors:

          1.- INTRO

          2.- CLIMATE

          3.- MONUMENTS

          4.- PLACES

          5.- MY HOUSE

          6.- CONCLUSION

It's easy-peasy!!! Good luck!!! 

When you finish, please design the first page of  UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO. 

Good job!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Take a rest. You deserve it!

UNIT 1 - I DON´T LIKE THIS CITY: Grammar test

 

Today we will take a test about what we have learned so far: 

          - subject pronouns

          - verb TO BE

          - TO HAVE GOT. 

          - Prepositions and directions

Don´t panic!!!  Focus on the tasks and take your time. It´s easy-peasy!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Take a rest. You deserve it!

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Comparatives

Time to start a new unit, the unit 2, titled "Simply the best".

Let´s begin revising some vocabulary and the comparative form. Ready?

1.- Design the first page of  this new unit. Write  "UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST" and decorate it with some stars or hearts.

2.- Now please write down the contents of this unit.

3.- Stick the photocopies with the new vocabulary in your notebook with glue. 

4.- Write down how to use the comparative form and the rules to add "er".

5.- Now watch this video to learn the new rules by heart.

 

6.- Time to do the Liveworksheets number 1 to 4.

7.- Finally, you can play some games HERE

HOMEWORK: please

1.- Revise the comparative form.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

 

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: The time

Do you remember how to tell the time in English? I´m not talking about the easiest one: o´clock, half past, quarter past, quarter to. No, I want you to tell the minutes also!!! Ready?

1.- First of all, write down the new vocabulary in your notebook and learn it by heart.

2.- No watch this video: it will help you memorise the time:

3.- Now please go to Liveworksheets: 31 to 35.

4.- Some online games: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3.

Now, let´s celebrate PEACE:  

1. Please create a word cloud about PEACE, using the word creator HERE. Include as many words as you can related to peace. Take a look at this image to get inspired and read the information below:

2.- Once you finish, save it in your computer.

3.- Then, upload it to EDIXGAL, and add it as a task. Thank you!

4.- Finally, please comple the Liveworksheet number 16 in 4 in a year.

The School Day of Non-violence and Peace was founded by the Spanish educator and poet Lorenzo Vidal Vidal in 1964. It is observed on January 30th every year, on the anniversary of the death of Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) was a political and spiritual leader who became the international symbol of a free India through a non-violent revolution and passive resistance. He said:

"If we are to teach real peace in this world… we shall have to begin with the children".

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 1 - I DON'T LIKE THIS CITY: Project

Let´s continue with the final project of this unit 1. We have to describe "A Coruña, our hometown", following the example in your notebook. Remember to use as much vocabulary and expressions as you can. Ready?

1.- Firstly, finish writing the project "A Coruña, my hometown" in your notebook. 

2.- Next, please create a presentation about A Coruña using Impress. You have to include a minimum of  7 slides :

    - SLIDE 1: A CORUÑA - photo - name and class

     - SLIDE 2: LOCATION - photo - phrase

     - SLIDE 3: CLIMATE - photo - phrase

     - SLIDE 4: HISTORIC BUILDINGS - photos - phrase

     - SLIDE 5: OTHER PLACES - photo - phrase

     - SLIDE 6: MY HOUSE - photo - phrase.

     - SLIDE 7: CONCLUSION I love my city - photo

3.- Once you finish, please save it in your computer.

4.- Now please go to EDIXGAL - Revision unit: crossword and exercises 20 to 24.

5.- Finally, let's revise the contents of this unit 1, so please complete the Liveworksheets 26-27.

GREAT JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Learn the composition about A Coruña by heart.

2.- Get ready for the tests:

          - GRAMMAR TEST  next Monday, the 2nd of February

          - SPEAKING and WRITING TEST Wednesday, the 4th of February.

You can do it!!!

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: Speaking and writing test

Time for a WRITING and SPEAKING TEST. In this ocassion, you have to describe a picture. Choose the one you like best and remember to mention 3 parts:

    1. INTRODUCTION: briefly explain what you see in the pictures.

    2. BODY: add more details using some key expressions (in the background, in the foreground, in the                       centre, at the top, on the right...) and the present continuous.

    3. CONCLUSION: make a guess about how the people in the picture may feel.

If you prefer, you can write and say a compoisition about A special day. It is up to you!

    YOU CAN DO IT!         

 

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Take a rest. You deserve it!

UNIT 1 - I DON´T LIKE THIS CITY: Project

Now that we know a lot about cities, it is time to describe A Coruña, our hometown, as a final project for this unit 1. Remember to use as much vocabulary and expressions as you can. Ready?

1.- Firstly, stick the example of the project "A Coruña, my hometown" in your notebook. Read it carefully and look up the words you don´t understand.

2.- Next, please write your own project about A Coruña in your notebook: You have to include these parts:

     - 1: INTRO

     - 2: CLIMATE

     - 3: MONUMENTS

     - 4: PLACES

     - 5: MY HOUSE

     - 6: CONCLUSION

3.- Once you finish, please learn it by heart.

4.- Next, please write down the QUESTIONS WORDS of this unit in your notebook.

We can call it day!

GREAT JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Learn the composition about A Coruña by heart.

2.- Get ready for a GRAMMAR TEST on the 2nd of February  and for a SPEAKING TEST next Wednesday, the 4th of February.

You can do it!!!

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: Grammar test

 

Today we will take a test about the present continuous. Don´t panic!!!  

Focus on the tasks and take your time.

So put your thinking cap on and hands on! It´s easy-peasy!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study for the SPEAKING and WRITING TEST tomorrow, the 21st of January.

UNIT 1 - I DON´T LIKE THIS CITY: Revision

Time to hit the books! As we will take a grammar test soon, we will need to revise all the contents of this unit. Ready? Hands on!

1.- First of all, please go to EDIXGAL - Revision unit: activities 2 to 16.

2.- Finally, let's revise the contents of this unit 1, so please complete the Liveworksheets 26-27.

GREAT JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Get ready for a GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY TEST : Monday, the 2nd of February.

        You can do it!!!

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: Project

Time to do the project of this unit 1: "A special day". In this ocassion, you have to describe a special day in your life comparing it with an ordinary one. You can find an example in Calameo, on your right. Let´s go! 

1.- First of all, stick the photocopy with the example of the composition. 

2.- Now, underline the key words and try to see the different parts. 

3.- Now it´s your turn: write your own essay following the example.

4.- Time for revision: EDIXGAL - unit 1 - Revision: TEST (activities 2 to 13) and BOOSTER ACTIVITIES (14 to ).

5.- Liveworksheets 26-27.

Well done!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study hard for the GRAMMAR TEST on Monday, 26th of January 2026

2.- WRITING and SPEAKING TEST next Wednesday, the 28th of January 2026: description of a picture or composition of a special day.

3.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 1 - I DON´T LIKE THIS CITY: How do you go to school?

Let´s talk about means of transport today. How do you go to school? What is your favourite mean of transport?  Let´s begin!!!

1.- As usual, let´s watch a video to remember the new words:

             

 2.- Let´s visit E-Dixgal - unit 1 - "Means of transport in cities around the world": activities 1-2-3-4-6-7 - crossword - 9-10-11- Accept the challenge. 

3.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets number 24-25.

4.- Finally, let´s play: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3.

WELL DONE!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Time to hit the books: Get ready for a grammar and vocabulary test next week.

UNIT 1 - I DON´T LIKE THIS CITY: To have got (all forms)

 A bit more of the verb TO HAVE GOT and we will finish today. 

Are you tired of it? I don´t think so, it´s easy-peasy!!!

Just a last effort...

1.- First watch this video to see the verb TO HAVE GOT in affirmative, negative and interrogative.

 

2.- Now please write down the interrogative form of the verb TO HAVE GOT in your notebook, along with the short answers.

3.- Competition time HERE.

4.- Revision: SPEAKING TIME - exercise 1 (in the notebook).

5.- Time for Liveworksheets: please complete the numbers 24-25.

6.- Next, let´s practice with these game: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3.

7.- Finally, you can practise a bit more by doing these online exercises HERE. 

GREAT!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the verb TO HAVE GOT for a GRAMMAR TEST next Monday, the 2nd of February.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

3.- Be good!

UNIT 1 - BACK TO SCHOOL: Picture description

In today´s lesson we will revise the use and formation of the present continuous, also known as present progressive, in the 3 forms: affirmative, negative and interrogative. Remember that we have to use the verb TO BE followed by the main verb ending in "ING".

Have you got a good memory? Let´s see...

And we will also learn how to describe a picture!

1.- First, stick the vocabulary to describe a picture. 

 2.- Now let's learn how to organise your description. Remember to follow these three steps:

     1.- INTRODUCTION: say what you see and where they are.

     2.- BODY: explain what the people in the picture are doing.

     3.- CONCLUSION: give your opinion (they are having fun, they look happy, ...).

3.- Then, watch this video to fix the vocabulary and exprssions you may need to describe a picture:

 

4.- Next, please go to EDIXGAL - unit 1 - Be an artist!: activities 1-2. 

5.- Then, please describe the painting that appears in EDIXGAL (activity 3)  in your notebook.

6. Time for a Liveworksheet: 25.

7.- Now we are ready to do some online exercises. Click HERE  and complete the activities number 1 to 11.

WE CAN CALL IT A DAY!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study hard for the exams nest eek:

         - Grammar test: Monday, 26th January

         - Writing and speaking test: Wednesday, 28th January

GOOD JOB!!!