Tension

Well, I didn't know how creative you guys really were until today!

We worked on two scenarios:  two people on a deserted road, and two people in a romantic restaurant. Hmmm, what could happen next?

For homework, study your lines...

Background music by Richard Clayderman to set the mood.

Electricity, Health, and the Disconnect Between Fear and Science

Hello everybody,
Have a look at this podcast about cell phones and the true about the health effects that can't be proved yet.

Have a good weekend,
Pau

http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/electricity-health-and-the-disconnect-between-fear-and-science

United States Census Data

Some very interesting data from the recent US census...

http://projects.nytimes.com/census/2010/explorer?ref=us

Pirate Vocabulary

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

Outnumbered - Scottish Accent

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:

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.