Some very interesting data from the recent US census...
http://projects.nytimes.com/census/2010/explorer?ref=us
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Pirate Vocabulary
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| Pau's Pirate Map |
weathered capeado
cut-throat feroz
mutiny motín
faint desmayarse
looting saqueo
inedible incomible
pinpoint identificar, localizar, precisar
undertake realizar
inhabited habitada
uninhabited deshabitadas
sparse escaso
scarce escaso
ambushed emboscada
harlot(prostitute) prostituta
biblical bíblica
open arms los brazos abiertos
rampant galopante
vessel buque
gather reunir, recoger
spear lanza
bow and arrow arco y flecha
blowgun cerbatana
supplies provisions suministros
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Vodaphone Must Die
Hey guys, here are my notes for today. I hope you all have a great week.
Vocabulary:
Forte
It's not my cup of tea.
frown
port/starboard
bow
that sucks
effete
Smart Plugs and Outlets:
Vocabulary:
Forte
It's not my cup of tea.
frown
port/starboard
bow
that sucks
effete
Smart Plugs and Outlets:
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Class today
First of all, let me wish Ruben a speedy recovery from his flu! Ruben, I hope you're feeling better.
In class today we finished the speaking activity from the CAE test talking about raising money for a school trip.
We also worked on an activity in Unit 4 (p.62)--phrases referring to the future--in the context of news articles.
Homework: If possible, do one of the writings from the CAE exam.
Vocabulary:
a little while
hire vs rent
lend vs borrow
club
garage sale
earn a living
small number of people
sue/suit/lawsuit
a bugging device
go through the roor (prices)
hit the roof
axe something
defendant/accuser/prosecutor/attorney/lawyer
on the verge of doing something...
sibling, spouse
treat
I hope you all have a good week.
In class today we finished the speaking activity from the CAE test talking about raising money for a school trip.
We also worked on an activity in Unit 4 (p.62)--phrases referring to the future--in the context of news articles.
Homework: If possible, do one of the writings from the CAE exam.
Vocabulary:
a little while
hire vs rent
lend vs borrow
club
garage sale
earn a living
small number of people
sue/suit/lawsuit
a bugging device
go through the roor (prices)
hit the roof
axe something
defendant/accuser/prosecutor/attorney/lawyer
on the verge of doing something...
sibling, spouse
treat
I hope you all have a good week.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Enjoy your long weekend!
I hope you all enjoy your three-day weekend.
Xavi, don't drink too much "weissbier" in Berlin while the rest of us are eating calçots.
Microbrewery in Barcelona: La Cervesera Artesana (courtesy of Xavi).
Xavi, don't drink too much "weissbier" in Berlin while the rest of us are eating calçots.
Microbrewery in Barcelona: La Cervesera Artesana (courtesy of Xavi).
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
CAE Format
The CAE exam is divided into 5 parts:
Reading: 1:15, 4 parts, 34 questions.
Writing: 1:30, 2 parts, 180-220 words and 220-260 words
Grammar (Use of English): 1:00, 5 parts, 50 questions.
Listening: 0:40, 4 parts, 30 questions
Speaking: 0:15, 4 parts
In class this week we'll do part of the grammar, listening, and speaking from one sample test.
You can find the sample test online.
Listening sound files
Reading: 1:15, 4 parts, 34 questions.
Writing: 1:30, 2 parts, 180-220 words and 220-260 words
Grammar (Use of English): 1:00, 5 parts, 50 questions.
Listening: 0:40, 4 parts, 30 questions
Speaking: 0:15, 4 parts
In class this week we'll do part of the grammar, listening, and speaking from one sample test.
You can find the sample test online.
Listening sound files
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