Interesting article on the blog "boingboing"
http://www.boingboing.net/2010/06/27/seeing-languages-dif.html
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
TEST!
Well we had our big test today! I think in the end I made it a little too long, but I will take that into account when I correct it. Please give me feedback on what you thought about the exam.
Next week I'll give the exam back along with an evaluation of some kind.
One last thing--at the moment it seems very unlikely that we'll have any class in July. It's a pity, as I have really enjoyed our time together, but I suppose we can look forward to next year...
Have a good week!
Next week I'll give the exam back along with an evaluation of some kind.
One last thing--at the moment it seems very unlikely that we'll have any class in July. It's a pity, as I have really enjoyed our time together, but I suppose we can look forward to next year...
Have a good week!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Proverbs and Test Review
Today we reviewed for the test, did a dialogue using proverbs, and acted out a skit on conflict (ferran and rosa--new puppy) (nuria and esther--mother-in-law)
We also did a quick review of the euphemisms on page 32 (could be on the test).
Vocabulary: nursing home, don't beat around the bush, animal shelter, etc.(if you have notes, please post!).
We also did a quick review of the euphemisms on page 32 (could be on the test).
Vocabulary: nursing home, don't beat around the bush, animal shelter, etc.(if you have notes, please post!).
Proverbs:
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Look before you leap
Beggars can't be choosers.
Every cloud has a silver lining
The early bird gets the worm.
A stitch in time saves nine.
He who hesitates is lost.
Don't cry over spilled milk.
He who laughs last, laughs longest.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Every dog has its day.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
and more...
Thanks Ferran for recommending this song by The Boss!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Class Review
Hello everyone! Please take a look at this post for a review of what we've done the last several weeks. These are the topics that could show up on your exam in two weeks. We'll clarify things in class this week.
Have a great weekend!
Level 6 Lesson 6 24 April 2010
First Day Introductions
prepositions and phrase, p.117
vocabulary: sayings (p.12,13), idioms, p.117
explaining and paraphrasing: useful expressions, p.119
Drama Techniques 6.11 (put comic strip in order): likelihood, sequencing expressions,
situation-specific vocabulary (comic strip)
Level 6 Lesson 7 27 April 2010
Review: sayings (cross that bridge when you get to it, etc.)
she'll be apples game p.108 speaking and writing expressions
listening comprehension: Ben Haper "In the colors"
adjective word order p.21,120
writing: description of a place (adjectives), p.120
Homework: p.25 accurate writing, p.123
Level 6 Lesson 8 4 May 2010
review adjectives, describing places, supplement p.120
correct HW p.25 and discuss
p.16,17 Relative clauses w/prepositions, p.121
p.18 Intensifying adverbs, p.120
Personal award: speaking/writing, why?
Homework: profile of person for award
Level 6 Lesson 9 11 May 2010
what makes us laugh
review: intensifying adj.
8 secrets of success TED presentation activity
poem using adjectives, write, read
statue activity (ferran and esther presented) (both women: mermaid by the sea who cares for drowned fisherman made of bronze and african wood, statue along the coast in the coasta brava representing freedom to choose you destiny, possibility, youth-made of bronze)
Homework: write another poem, finish profile of person,
video presentation/summary TED
Level 6 Lesson 10 18 May 2010
review vocab: (statue activity, etc.)
something grows on you, lean over, varnish, squat, breathtaking,
p.22, 23 spoilt for choice--descriptions,making recommendations (listenting R2.4, 2.5)
travel agent activity (3 groups): description, proposing, opinions
HW: p.24 Unit 2 review 1,2,4
Watch TED--present next class
Read character and background sheets for murder in classroom
Level 6 Lesson 11 25 May 2010
review vocabulary (trip/place vocabulary & descriptions):
take for granted, get a kick out of, splurge, tiring trip, take you ashore, go to class(attend class), on the coast, propose doing, propose something, etc.
Review "making recommendations" p. 23: must-see, have to go to, if you're into, you can't beat, you can't do better than...
p.29 phrasal verbs and expressions concerning health, p.124
Level 6 Lesson 12 1 June 2010
group speaking activity "ways to well-being":
benefits of chocolate, coffee, etc. starting w/photos p.29 (read individual extracts)
amnesty started
Ch.3 introductory it (wolves vs sheep), p.125
positive character adjectives p. 26, 124
HW: 5,7,8: p.27
Level 6 Lesson 13 8 June 2010
amnesty: finish discussion
introductory it: http://www.englishpractice.com/improve/introductory-2/, P.27, 125
P.28, connotations with personality adjectives (negative/positive pairs), p.124
Have a great weekend!
Level 6 Lesson 6 24 April 2010
First Day Introductions
prepositions and phrase, p.117
vocabulary: sayings (p.12,13), idioms, p.117
explaining and paraphrasing: useful expressions, p.119
Drama Techniques 6.11 (put comic strip in order): likelihood, sequencing expressions,
situation-specific vocabulary (comic strip)
Level 6 Lesson 7 27 April 2010
Review: sayings (cross that bridge when you get to it, etc.)
she'll be apples game p.108 speaking and writing expressions
listening comprehension: Ben Haper "In the colors"
adjective word order p.21,120
writing: description of a place (adjectives), p.120
Homework: p.25 accurate writing, p.123
Level 6 Lesson 8 4 May 2010
review adjectives, describing places, supplement p.120
correct HW p.25 and discuss
p.16,17 Relative clauses w/prepositions, p.121
p.18 Intensifying adverbs, p.120
Personal award: speaking/writing, why?
Homework: profile of person for award
Level 6 Lesson 9 11 May 2010
what makes us laugh
review: intensifying adj.
8 secrets of success TED presentation activity
poem using adjectives, write, read
statue activity (ferran and esther presented) (both women: mermaid by the sea who cares for drowned fisherman made of bronze and african wood, statue along the coast in the coasta brava representing freedom to choose you destiny, possibility, youth-made of bronze)
Homework: write another poem, finish profile of person,
video presentation/summary TED
Level 6 Lesson 10 18 May 2010
review vocab: (statue activity, etc.)
something grows on you, lean over, varnish, squat, breathtaking,
p.22, 23 spoilt for choice--descriptions,making recommendations (listenting R2.4, 2.5)
travel agent activity (3 groups): description, proposing, opinions
HW: p.24 Unit 2 review 1,2,4
Watch TED--present next class
Read character and background sheets for murder in classroom
Level 6 Lesson 11 25 May 2010
review vocabulary (trip/place vocabulary & descriptions):
take for granted, get a kick out of, splurge, tiring trip, take you ashore, go to class(attend class), on the coast, propose doing, propose something, etc.
Review "making recommendations" p. 23: must-see, have to go to, if you're into, you can't beat, you can't do better than...
p.29 phrasal verbs and expressions concerning health, p.124
Level 6 Lesson 12 1 June 2010
group speaking activity "ways to well-being":
benefits of chocolate, coffee, etc. starting w/photos p.29 (read individual extracts)
amnesty started
Ch.3 introductory it (wolves vs sheep), p.125
positive character adjectives p. 26, 124
HW: 5,7,8: p.27
Level 6 Lesson 13 8 June 2010
amnesty: finish discussion
introductory it: http://www.englishpractice.com/improve/introductory-2/, P.27, 125
P.28, connotations with personality adjectives (negative/positive pairs), p.124
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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Today in class we checked the homework on p.27, and did character adjectives with positive and negative connotations, p.28.
Vocabulary: extenuating circumstances, gross, picky, burp, fart, yawn, get away with something.
If you remember some more vocabulary, or have some in your notes, please post it!
NOTE: The homework is two posts down (TED Video).
Lewis
Today in class we checked the homework on p.27, and did character adjectives with positive and negative connotations, p.28.
Vocabulary: extenuating circumstances, gross, picky, burp, fart, yawn, get away with something.
If you remember some more vocabulary, or have some in your notes, please post it!
NOTE: The homework is two posts down (TED Video).
Lewis
Desert, dessert, desert?
Stress is on the first syllable:
desert (noun) (dez'
rt) A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall
Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin desertum, from neuter past participle of deserere.
Stress is on the 2nd syllable:
desert (verb) (di-zûrt') To leave empty or alone; abandon. (noun is deserter, adjective is deserted--uninhabited, abandoned.
French déserter, from Late Latin desertare, frequentative of Latin deserere, to abandon : de- + serere, to join; see ser- in Indo-European roots.
dessert (noun) (di-zûrt') A usually sweet course or dish, as of fruit, ice cream, etc, served at the end of a meal.
French, from Old French desservir, to clear the table : des-, de- + servir, to serve; see serve.
desert (noun) (dez'
rt) A dry, often sandy region of little rainfallMiddle English, from Old French, from Late Latin desertum, from neuter past participle of deserere.
Stress is on the 2nd syllable:
desert (verb) (di-zûrt') To leave empty or alone; abandon. (noun is deserter, adjective is deserted--uninhabited, abandoned.
French déserter, from Late Latin desertare, frequentative of Latin deserere, to abandon : de- + serere, to join; see ser- in Indo-European roots.
dessert (noun) (di-zûrt') A usually sweet course or dish, as of fruit, ice cream, etc, served at the end of a meal.
French, from Old French desservir, to clear the table : des-, de- + servir, to serve; see serve.
TED Video Homework
Standing Out, by Seth Godin, the link is:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/seth_godin_on_sliced_bread.html
The questions are:
Sliced bread was at first unsuccessful. What does seth godin think led to its eventual success?
When you have a new idea how can you be successful?
How are people becoming successful in our century, according to the speaker?
what were/are the traditional ways to distribute/market new ideas?
what has changed/is changing?
what are coke and arby's doing with new products?
"no matter what we do for a living, we're in the fashion business" why does he say this, and what does it mean?
what does the japanese word otaku mean?
what are 2 of his new rules for marketing/new ideas?
what is important about Frank Gehry?
What is a purple cow?
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/seth_godin_on_sliced_bread.html
The questions are:
Sliced bread was at first unsuccessful. What does seth godin think led to its eventual success?
When you have a new idea how can you be successful?
How are people becoming successful in our century, according to the speaker?
what were/are the traditional ways to distribute/market new ideas?
what has changed/is changing?
what are coke and arby's doing with new products?
"no matter what we do for a living, we're in the fashion business" why does he say this, and what does it mean?
what does the japanese word otaku mean?
what are 2 of his new rules for marketing/new ideas?
what is important about Frank Gehry?
What is a purple cow?
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