ORAL EXAM: TIPS SUGGESTED BY THE BRITISH COUNCIL

Dear all,

the British Council has recently published a series of videos to help you prepare for the speaking exams. Have a look, they might be useful.

CLICK HERE!!!

HOLIDAY MOVIES

Dear students,

this is one of my favourite films. I recommend to watch it in English if you have time. Remember there are many other films in cuevana.tv and also complete movies on youtube.

ENJOY!!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

A song: Lemon Tree (by Fool's Garden)

This is a song we enjoyed today in our Basic 1 class. Read the lyrics and sing at home!

A song: Nina Simone's I GOT LIFE

We listened to this powerful and inspirational song today in our Intermediate 1 class. Here you are a video with lyrics in case you feel like singing at home : ) Enjoy I GOT LIFE!

Basic 1 Extra activity: LIKES AND DISLIKES

Weekend movies: TALKING ABOUT BOOKS

Dear students,

"Reading books" (Basic 1) and "Cinema" (Intermediate 1) are two of our main topics in class. Thus, here you are a selection of videos to watch in English.

1. INTERVIEWS and SPEECHES

*PAUL AUSTER. The first minutes of the video are in Spanish, because it is part of a South-American program. However, the writer and the interviewer eventually switch to English. If you don't know Paul Auster, I recommend you have a look at some of his books. For examle, The New York Trilogy (picture below).

* DAVID FOSTER WALLACE. He is simply one of the best authors of the 20th and the 21st centuries. Unfortunately, he died very young. His works are works of art. Masterpieces. They are a bit difficult to read (much more than Paul Auster's) but, if you feel curious, I strongly recommend Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (See picture below). Next to the picture, you can see a video based on a text Foster Wallace read at the university of Kenyon (USA) in 2005. It is a very inspiring video. 

 

2. POEMS. 

There are many poems you can find in English on the Internet. One of my favourite poets of all times is CHARLES BUKOWSKI. He is the author of one of the most beautiful poems ever written: BLUEBIRD. You can listen to Bukowski reading his poem on the following video (I think it is a good idea to read the lines at the same time, just click HERE) :

3. FILMS BASED ON WRITERS' BIOGRAPHIES AND WORKS

* THE HOURS: This is a great film directed by Stephen Daldry and starring Nicole Kidman, Diane Moore and Meryl Streep. It is based on one of Virginia Woolf's most famous novels, Mrs. Dalloway, but it is set in different times and locations. I enjoyed watching it very much.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH "THE HOURS"

* ANONYMOUS: A film based on Mark Twain's idea that William Shakespeare didn't write William Shakespeare's works. The film develops this crazy idea in a very entertaining way. I enjoyed watching this film full of drama and strange passions. 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH "ANONYMOUS"

* DETACHMENT: It is a 2011 American drama film about the high school education system directed byTony Kaye, starring Adrien Brody. This film is extremely moving and great. I recommend it a lot.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH "DETACHMENT"

CLICK HERE IF YOU PREFER TO WATCH THE FILM ON YOUTUBE

* DEAD POETS SOCIETY: A classic!!!!

CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT TO WATCH "DEAD POETS SOCIETY"

ENJOY!!!!

Basic 1: WEEKEND MOVIES (practice LISTENING!)

Dear pupils,

here you are some videos to watch this weekend. Do you remember "Barrio Sésamo"? The American equivalent, "Sesame Street",  is very didactic and funny. I hope you enjoy and learn!

1. LEARNING ABOUT LETTERS:

2. NUMBERS

3. PLACES

4. FEELINGS:

5. PARTS OF THE BODY (THE FACE):

There are many videos on the internet that can help you learn English. You can explore and watch Sesame Street videos here: SESAME STREET VIDEOS --- YOUTUBE ---


Have a good time and study a lot for the exam!

All my best,

reme

WEEKEND MOVIES (different levels)

Dear students, here you are new films to watch online this weekend.

Cartoons for BASIC 1 students:

The Muppet Show, this is real fun!

And, finally, an intriguing movie about drugs and tormenting relationships. The original soundtrack is by Pink Floyd. Enjoy!!!!!!!!

Have a great weekend!

Intermediate 1 Song (also recommended to B1 students!): THE SUPREMES, "You can't hurry love"

Dear students,

enjoy the music and lyrics of this incredible song.  "You can't hurry love" by the Supremes:

WEEKEND MOVIES

Dear students, you are invited to watch any of these movies on this long weekend: This is a classical film, Pymalion (English subtitles):

* * * * This is a musical based on The Beatles' songs (Spanish subtitles):

**** This is a classic too, The Sixth Sense (Spanish subtitles):

Enjoy the films and have a good weekend!

See you on Tuesday!


Bye!

A WEB TO WATCH SERIES AND FILMS IN ENGLISH!!

My dear studens, please visit this web. You will find many links to wonderful series and films that you can watch in English with subtitles. And it's free! Have a look and enjoy! CLICK HERE AND WATCH SERIES ONLINE

http://ororo.tv/en

Weekend movie

I hope you enjoy it.
Have a marvellous weekend!!!

See you soon,

reme

Weekend movies

Dear students, first of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Second, I am writing this post to announce that I will recommend a film in English (with English or Spanish subtitles) every weekend. I hope you enjoy! Have a good time, reme

A SONG! "Trains and Boats and Planes"

Trains and boats and planes are passing …….
They mean a ……… to …….. or ………….
To ………………… else but not for me.
The trains and boats and planes
Took you …………….., …………… from me.

We were so in ………….., and high above
We had a …………… to wish upon. Wish
And ………………. come true, but not for me
The trains and boats and planes
Took you ……………, ……………. from me.

 You are from another part of the …………………..,
You had to go ……………….. a while and then
You …………….. you soon would ……………. again.
I'm waiting ………….. like I promised to.
I'm waiting ………………. but where are …………?

Trains and boats and planes took you ……………,
But ………………….. time I see them I pray
And if my prayers can cross the ………………,
The trains and the boats and planes
Will bring you ………………, ……………… home to …………..

***CAN YOU FILL IN THE GAPS AND COMPLETE THE LYRICS OF THIS WONDERFUL SONG?***

Intermediate 1 -Short video and Listening Activity

Dear students, answer these questions while watching the video:

1. Who was Elmer Modlin? What was his job? Where did he work?
2. What happened to him?
3. What's the film about?
4. Where's the film set?


Besides, I recommend you wath the amazing film "Rosemary's Baby", by Roman Polanski this weekend. Please, use English subtitles if you need it (but don't watch it dubbed).


Have a great weekend!