Tales Out Of Our School

New webs to learn English

2008-02-29T22:38:00.003+01:00

Important: Here you can see two interesting webs to learn English:

Tips for English class (2nd Bachillerato).

Relative Clauses 1st Bachillerato

2008-01-15T21:13:00.000+01:00

Your teachers have gone crazy!! They want to make the best use of this blog and have decided to post some links about Relative Clauses. The exam of unit 4 is soon and for this reason, we'd like to make easy your study.
Enjoy yourselves!!

Click here:

Relative Clauses 1

relative Clauses 2

Relative Clauses 3

Relative Clauses 4

Relative Clauses 5

Relative Clauses 6

Relative Clauses 7

Relative Clauses 8

Earth

2008-01-04T14:37:00.000+01:00

Yesterday evening, Gem and I were watching Earth...It was an unforgettable experience!! It's a film which leaves no one indifferent...Encourage you to watch it!!!

Here I leave an interesting link about this film and other things related to living beings around the world: love earth

Your intentions and desires for 2008

2007-12-29T17:14:00.000+01:00

New year...new intentions!! What would you like to change in 2008? Leave here your intentions and desires for the new period which is on the point of starting. Enjoy yourself!!!

First: I'd like to give up smoking but I' m afraid it's too hard...

My desire is dedicated to two very important people for me (Tami and Sue): I hope them pass their exams (I'm sure they'll do it) and when they leave our school,...never, never, never forget us!!!

2007-12-21T20:45:00.000+01:00

As today was our last day at school, I would like to wish Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to everybody, especially to those I couldn't say goodbye face to face... WE'LL SEE AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!!

New song on our blog!!!

2007-09-29T23:25:00.001+01:00

Let's start with an easy song. I know this is a very important song for lots of students in our school. You only have to watch the video or listen to it and then, translate the Spanish lyrics into English, and the English one into Spanish. Do you understand?

This song is called "Te busqué" (Nelly Furtado & Juanes).

Don't forget to send us a comment writing the translation of the song and your opinion. Thanks!!!

Happy birthday, little Gem!!!

2007-09-26T19:30:00.000+01:00

To Gem: the best friend, sister, teacher,...

Don't lose your eternal smile!!!

We love you, baby!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Your age on other worlds

2007-09-21T15:43:00.001+01:00

Hello bloggers!

Recently I've found a very curious page where you can calculate which would be your age on other planets.

You only have to write your birthday date, and the page calculates your age in years, and in days, on all the planets of the Solar System.

Click here: Your age on other worlds

Welcome!!!!

2007-09-16T19:23:00.000+01:00

Evolution

2007-07-28T23:30:00.000+01:00

Really good slides...(in my opinion). HAPPY SUMMER FOR EVERYBODY!!!

SEE YOU SOON BLOGGERS!!

2007-06-15T16:35:00.001+01:00

Summer has arrived so we have decided to let our blog rest, because the blog deserve a holiday!!

This year has been very special for us, since the blog has been created and we have learnt a lot with it.
''Talesoutofourschool'' has made us develope our English skills for these eight months.

So thanks SUSANA and GEMA for making it posible!!!
You’re the best teachers in the World!!!!

It's pretty sad to say good bye to you, bloggers… but don´t worry, WE WILL RETURN!!!
Don't forget that you can post whenever you wish!!!

Have a good summer!!

Sue & Tamara

What is Lourdes School for you?

2007-06-10T18:00:00.000+01:00

I got my name in lights with notcelebrity.co.uk

SUSANA'S NEW HOUSE

2007-05-28T21:47:00.000+01:00

YUUUUUHUUUUUU!!!!

SUSANA'S GOT A NEW AND VERY BIG HOUSE!!!

This is a post to give ideas on how we can celebrate this marvellous event: for example, we can hold a "cushion party". Evrybody must bring a nice cushion to her house in orde to attend the party, so that we'll have a place to sit on. And of course, she will keep the cushions!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, DEAR SUS!!!

Modal Verbs for 4th ESO

2007-05-20T13:33:00.000+01:00

Here I leave you some exercises so that you practise Modal verbs...I know they are really confusing, but I only want you to pass the test...Cheer up!!

http://centros5.pntic.mec.es/ies.las.musas/english/Unit_8_exercises.html#1._Have_to
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-1/exercise-english-33.php
http://usuarios.lycos.es/madosanchez72/ejercicios2eso/grammar_have_to_obligation/01.have_to.htm
http://usuarios.lycos.es/madosanchez72/ejercicios2eso/grammar_must/01.must.htm
http://usuarios.lycos.es/madosanchez72/ejercicios2eso/grammar_should_advice/01.should.htm
http://a4esl.org/q/h/0001/jb-ability.html
http://www.smic.be/smic5022/obligation1.htm
http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/3g38-modal-signs.php

J. Bardem's friends

2007-05-18T19:29:00.000+01:00

This is a post about friends...and first of all, we've chosen Javier Bardem's friends (hehehe). We think you don't know anything about this person, but in spite of that, it's worth a try! (merece la pena intentarlo)!

Look at this photo carefully and answer the following questions:

1. Who is the person next to Javier Bardem?

2. What are they laughing at?

3. Who is wearing the coolest T-shirt?

4. Why are they together?

5. What happened before the shot (foto) was taken?

6. What do both of them do for a living (dedicarse a)?

7. Do you think they are really friends?

8. Does the unknown person's face ring a bell (te suena la cara)?

When all the questions are answered, maybe J. Bardem offers himself to check them and correct the wrong ones!!

If you want to appear with your best friend on our blog, send a photo here.

2007-05-13T20:10:00.000+01:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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morous

You are the best blogger around the world!!!

Let's pay homage to RAP music

2007-05-12T15:57:00.000+01:00

We know most of you are rap fans...We suppose Cultura Urbana Festival has been crowded with students from our school!!

Rappers, like poets, choose the language they use and how they use it...They're artists!! For this reason, we'd like to pay homage to (rendir homenaje a) RAP music, rappers and all of you who love this way of life...

Who dares to translate any passages of SFDK's song into English?

Who dares to record a rap song on our voice mail?

We are waiting for you!!!

THE PASSIVE VOICE

2007-05-10T20:47:00.000+01:00

Have you realised we are approaching the end of our school year? We would like you to continue practising different topics on grammar and it's time to review the pasive voice now.... We offer you different pages, so... let's practise with them!!

Dear bloggers, work must be done!!!

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/passiv1.htm

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/passiv2.htm

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/passiv3.htm

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/active_or_passive.htm

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/active_or_passive1.htm

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/passive#exercises

http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglish/gr.pas.i.htm

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/reading/exercises/dogqz.htm

http://www.nonstopenglish.com/allexercises/Grammar/Grammar-passive_voice.asp

Always the same on TV....

2007-05-06T13:37:00.001+01:00

Hello!

What's happening with TV?

We have been watching the same on TV for lots of days...

No matter the time I watch TV, whenever I switch it on, Letizia Ortiz or "La Pantoja" appear on it.

Here I've found a very funny video about Letizia Ortiz...
It's very different from what we are used to watching...

In an Official Visit with the Prince,
the wind played a dirty trick on her! (le jugó una mala pasada)!

Of course, this video is a montage (which consists on repeating the scene several times),
but the event was completely real!

It's very well done, isn't it?

A beautiful story of love, for Mothers’ day

2007-05-06T12:14:00.000+01:00

Unce upon a time there was a woman that was angry because her daughter, who was 5 years old, had wasted a roll of paper wraping (envolviendo) a box.

The next day, the daugther gave to her mother the box, and she told her : ¨This is for you,mum¨.

The mum was embarrased because her behaviour of the day before had been bad…

She unwrapped the present, and she saw that inside the box there wasn´t anything, and she told her daugther: ¨When you give a present, you must put something inside the box!¨

The little child, crying, told her: ¨Mum, the box isn´t empty, I put a lot of kisses for you inside the box¨

The mum, excited, hugged her daugther.

When the child grew, she moved very far to live in another house. Her mother, when she missed her, put her hand into the box and took out one imaginary kiss.

I hope you like it!
Don´t forget to write a comment!

Information: (http://www.psicoactiva.com/curios.htm)

Momisms: Things your mom always says

2007-05-01T22:46:00.000+01:00

Can you remember some of the things that your mother always said to you when you were a child? (Maybe she STILL says them to you!) It's amazing how mothers all over the world say the same things to their children!

Would you like to translate some of the following ones? Which of them is used by your mom? I think it may be a very fun activity!! Thanks.

1. You won't be happy until you break that, will you? No estarás contento hasta que lo rompas, verdad? (Irene H. 1ºBach.D)
2. When I was your age, I had to walk ten miles through the snow, uphill, by myself, to go to school. Cuando yo tenía tu edad, tenía que ir andando 10 millas a través de la nieve, en cuesta, yo sola, para ir al colegio¡¡ (Irene H., 1ºBach.D)
3. What do you think, money grows on trees? "¿Qué te crees que el dinero sale de los árboles?" (Tamara, 1ºBach. C)
4. Is your homework finished? Has terminado los deberes? (Irene H., 1ºBach.D)
5. I'm not your maid! "Yo no soy tu criada" (Sue, 1ºBach.C)
6. Don't talk with your mouth full!
7. Going to a party? Who's going to be there? "¿Vas a una fiesta; quién va a ir? (Sue,1ºBach.C)
8. Do you think this is a hotel? You can't just come here only to sleep. "Qué te crees que esto es una pensión? No puedes venir aquí sólo a dormir." (Gema, teacher)
9. Did you flush?
10. Always wear clean underwear in case you get in an accident. "Ponte ropa interior limpia no sea que tengas un accidente o te pase algo" (Susana, teacher)
11. Are you going out dressed like that? "¿Vas a ir vestida así?" (Lucía, 1ºBach.D)
12. Am I talking to a brick wall? "¿Estoy hablando con la pared?" (Tami,1ºBach.C)
13. As long as you live under my roof, you'll do as I say.
14. Don't make me get up!
15. Don't ask me WHY. The answer is NO."No me preguntes por qué.La respuesta es no." (Lucía, 1ºBach.D)

If you want more information, click here.

Do you like cooking?

2007-04-28T00:37:00.000+01:00

I'm a very weird (rara) person...I can't cook, but I love watching Arguiñano's programme and reading recipes (recetas) on magazines and books...I don't know why...Maybe I was a very good cook (cocinera) in other life, hehehe...I've thought we could write in here some easy recipes we know...Of course,you must write them in English!! Thanks in advance...

Cookies are my speciality (it's a joke)...

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup flour

½ tsp (teaspoon) baking soda

¾ tsp salt
½ cup butter

½ cup sugar

¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg

1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips

How to cook?

1. Sift (tamiza) together flour, baking soda (bicarbonato) and salt.
2. In a medium bowl, cream (bate) together butter and sugars.
3. Beat in (bate) egg and vanilla until fluffy (suave).
4. Stir in (remueve) dry ingredients.
5. Fold in (mézclalo con) chocolate chips (láminas).
6.Spread (extiende) butter out onto a pizza pan or similar sized heart-shaped cake or cookie pan.
7. Bake in preheated (precalentado) 350°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

To my favourite bloggers

2007-04-28T00:25:00.000+01:00

The story behind the idioms

2007-04-22T16:25:00.000+01:00

Do you remember the post called ¨The story behind the words¨?
This is a similar post. Here, there are stories about some expressions:

THE BLACK SHEEP

Somebody is called the black sheep of the family when he/she is regarded as the odd one out (el bicho raro) , the one who brings disgrace to the rest. This expression comes from the fact that a black sheep is considered the outcast (marginado) of any flock (del resto del rebaño) , perhaps because its dark colour frightens the white sheep, but also because the black fleece (lana) cannot be sold, so the black sheep isn´t useful.

CROCODILE TEARS

In the past, it was often believed that crocodiles shed (derramaban) tears that slid down (deslizaban) into their mouths to moisten (humedecer) the food, making it easier to chew (masticar) and swallow(tragar). Nowadays, this expression is used when someone pretends to cry to manipulate the situation. If someone sheds crocodile tears, it means they look sad or upset but in fact they are not.

TO BURY THE HATCHET
This comes from the American custom of burying weapons (enterrar las armas) as a sign that hostilities between the American Indians and the White had ended. Nowadays, this idiom is used to refer to coming to peaceful terms with an opponent.

I hope you like it!

Don´t forget to write a comment!

Conditional sentences (4th ESO/1st Bach.)

2007-04-20T21:29:00.000+01:00

Dear students:

We are always thinking of you and we want to see you happy, that is why we've prepared some exercises on Conditional sentences, hehehe...You know you're going to do an exam in a short time...We hope they'll be useful for you!! If you want, you can do it!! This is a conditional sentence, isn't it?

First Conditional:

http://www.autoenglish.org/freeexercises.htm

http://www.autoenglish.org/gr.con1.2.i.htm

http://www.autoenglish.org/gr.con1.3.i.htm
http://www.tmc.ac.kr/~esl/grammar/if-then1.html

Second Conditional:

http://www.autoenglish.org/gr.con2.1.i.htm

http://www.autoenglish.org/gr.con2.2.i.htm

http://www.autoenglish.org/gr.con2.3.i.htm

Third Conditional:

http://www.autoenglish.org/gr.con3.i.htm

http://www.ieslosremedios.org/~josefina/english_exercises/third_conditional.jcl.htm

http://users.fulladsl.be/spb9193/cond3.htm

Mixed Conditionals:

http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bl_conditionals1.htm

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-conditional_quiz.htm

http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/words/activities/mixed_conditionals.html

http://wwwedu.ge.ch/cptic/prospective/projets/anglais/exercises/condit3.htm

http://www.english-4u.de/cond_clauses_ex5.htm

The lost knowledge

2007-04-16T22:16:00.000+01:00

Making questions is the only possible way to find out if a person has knowledge about something. Furthermore when we don't know anything, we usually make questions. This video shows the reality of the statement: "I only know that I don't know anything at all".

Here you can watch several people from USA giving wrong answers to very simple questions. Warning: It's important to laugh not only at people's mistakes but also at ours.

The following test consists of 10 questions which appear on the video. You have to post your answers in "Comments". Thanks a lot!!

Give it a try!!
1. What is the religion of Israel?
a. Islamism
b. Judaism
c. Catholicism

2. Who is Fidel Castro?
a. A singer
b. A businessman
c. A political leader

3. How many sides does a triangle have?
a. Three
b. Four
c. One

4. What is the currency (moneda) used in United Kingdom?
a. The pound sterling
b. The dollar
c. Queen Elisabeth's money

5. Who is Tony Blair?
a. A skater
b. An actor
c. A politician

6. Who was the first man on the moon?
a. Neil Armstrong
b. Yuri Gagarin
c. John Glen

7. What is a mosque?
a. An animal
b. A plant
c. A building

8. How many kidneys does a person have?
a. Two
b. One
c.Three

9. Where was the Berlin Wall?
a. In Berlin
b. In Moscow
c. In Poland

10. How many World Wars have there been?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three

Thanks to El Tinglado

New links for you!!

2007-04-14T17:23:00.000+01:00

We have created a new space in this blog so that you get information about the topics you are worried about. Its name is: "Interesting webs" and it is placed on the right of the screen under the poll(encuesta)box.

The first link is: "Sexo con seso" a web where you can find all kind of information about sex and health. The second one is "Anorexia y Bulimia" a web which shows different aspects of these both terrible diseases.

In this case, don't worry about your English level because they are Spanish webs...Learn a lot!!

Our blog's hymn

2007-04-14T13:38:00.000+01:00

Do you remember the song Gema and I chose to post on the voicemail? (If you don't, you can listen to it clicking "Susana & Gema" in the voicemail box placed on the right of the screen).

Taking a look at the blogosphere, I've found an amazing online exercise which works prepositions and verbs and shows a fun flash clip with the song.

In my opinion, it's a different way to practise English and improve our artistic skills by singing as if we were in a Karaoke...I hope you'll enjoy it!!

Please, don't forget to post your opinion!! You are very important for this blog!!

Thanks to Isabel again!!

Do you usually complain about traffic jams??

2007-04-10T21:20:00.000+01:00

Daytona beach, in Florida (USA), is one of the few places in the world where a family car can be driven on an ocean beach.

Today, cars can access to the beach.

Authorities have delivered traffic signs with speed limits or indicating the lanes (carriles) .
Of the 23 miles of beach, 16 miles allow driving and parking during the day and when the tide (marea) permits.

The sand becomes softer as one moves further inland from the waterline (a medida que nos alejamos de la orilla).

Unfortunately, some days the amount of people and cars is so high, that there's finally a real traffic jam (atasco) on the beach.

This is awesome, isn't it? After seeing this picture we should think twice before complaining about traffic jams in our cities!

*More pictures and information here

A TRIP TO PARIS!!!!

2007-03-20T23:58:00.000+01:00

Dear boys and girls!!! In a few days you are travelling to Andalusia, Valencia, Portugal and Paris. As I know most of our blog readers are going to Paris, this is a little quizz for them. You only have to pay attention to these images of the wonderful city you are going to visit and, when you come back, just write down which places they are, ok? It's very easy!!

I hope all of you will have a wonderful time in Paris, Portugal, Valencia, Andalusia or wherever you will be next week!! I'm sure I will miss you all!!

Proverbs

2007-03-20T22:20:00.000+01:00

Do you know what a proverb is?
A proverb is a simple saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth based on common sense or the practical experience of mankind (humanidad).

An example is: ¨Every cloud has a silver lining¨ =
¨No hay mal que por bien no venga¨

Who knows what are the meanings of these proverbs?
1. After a storm comes a calm: Después de la tormenta siempre llega la calma. (Luna Díez, 1ºD Bach.)
2. He who laughs last laughs best: Quien ríe el último ríe mejor. (Lucía Félix, 1ºC Bach.)
3. Love is blind: El amor es ciego. (Cristina González, 1ºC Bach.)
4. God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb: Dios aprieta, pero no ahoga. (Susana, English teacher)

5. He that would have the fruit must climb the tree: El que algo quiere, algo le cuesta. (Cristina González 1ºC Bach.)

6. If you think the worst, you won't be far wrong: Piensa mal y acertarás. (Gema, English teacher)

7. Brain is better than brawn: Más vale maña que fuerza. (Mónica Freire, Old student)

Where are you on the highway of life?

2007-03-18T02:52:00.000+01:00

Every person is at a different point on a different highway (autopista) of life. Where are you?
As we cruise down (viajar a través) the highway of life we come across (cruzarse) many metaphorical destinations, some good some bad. Our individual personalities lead us all down a different path (camino). Let this magical personality test tell you where you are headed (dirigirse a)! Just punch in your name and soon you will be rolling past the roadsign (señal vial) of your life. Don't forget to drive carefully! What are the towns on your highway? Be sure to drop in and visit them all, because life is a journey that we should all cherish (mimar, querer). Peace!

Susana Highway

Fame City	9
Study Hall	13
Dumpsville	56
Confusion Lane	118
County Jail	302
Please Drive Carefully

Where are you on the highway of life?

From Go-Quiz.com

Can you translate the words on your highway?

Mix your own dance and sound

2007-03-17T03:15:00.000+01:00

Do you like music? If you want to enjoy for a while (un rato), click in here and tell us your experience...

Watch the video, play with the dancers, record your melody and while you were at it (de paso), why don't you translate the words under each picture?

We are waiting for your answers and opinion! It's so fun...Don't miss it out (no te lo pierdas)!!

" WATERMELON SNOW"

2007-03-14T20:33:00.000+01:00

Have you ever hiked (ido de excursión) in a high mountain and noticed pinkish patches(manchas rosas) , or streaks of red, on the snowbanks?

This phenomenon is especially common during the summer months in the Sierra Nevada of California. The snow even has a fresh watermelon scent (olor) and is sometimes called "watermelon snow." ("nieve sandía"). It's amazing, but it has got a scientist explanation... The pink hue (tonalidad) is caused by an algae (alga) called “chlamydomonas nivalis”. People call it “Watermelon Snow” because it actually has a taste very similar to watermelon. The snow (and the algae) is safe to eat, atleast in reasonable quantities.

It is pretty unbelievable that snow would fall from the sky colored pink, and even more unbelievable that it would be safe to eat and taste like watermelon!!

It's amazing, isn't it??

The history behind the words

2007-03-12T20:46:00.000+01:00

Do you know where the words ¨Teddy Bear¨ and ¨Hot dog¨ come from?

TEDDY BEAR

This word refers to a soft stuffed (relleno) toy bear. It was named after the American president Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname was Teddy. Among his hobbies, he liked hunting bears. It is said that he saved the life of a brown bear cub (cachorro). Then, this story appeared in a cartoon in the Washington Post. After that, stuffed bears were called teddy bears.

HOT DOG
The use of this word to mean sausage comes from the XIX century. Hot referred to the temperature of the sausage, of course. And dog may have been a reference to the alleged (presuntos) contents of the sausage. In 1845 there were many accusations against sausage makers of using dog meat to make the sausage (which was not true). The term became popular and was often used in newspapers, making it as common as it is today.

What do you think about these histories?

You can look for other histories behind the words!

What do you know about?...

2007-03-05T23:17:00.000+01:00

It has ocurred to me that we could insert a photo of any famous characters (actors, actresses, politicians, scientists,...) and the rest of people would have to add information about him/her. I think it may be a good idea to learn English and curiosities about some famous people in the world.

And the first one is...

His name is Brad Pitt.
He was born on 19th December, 1963.
His birthplace was Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Pitt grew up in Missouri and studied journalism in college before dropping out (abandonar, dejar) to become an actor.

I guess he is the sex symbol of our age, as it used to be Robert Redford or Paul Newman some years ago.I love his performances in films such as Telma & Louise, Seven, Legends of the Fall, Ocean's Eleven and Twelve and his last Babel.... (Gema, English teacher)

Hello!! I have to say that I love Brad too! hahaha. Well, I'm going to talk about his love life.Brad was engaged to Gwyneth Paltrow on December 20, 1996. The couple ended their engagement in June, 1997.In 1998 Brad began dating Jennifer Aniston, star of the TV sitcom Friends. Brad and Jennifer were married July 29, 2000,in California.In 2005, Brad After Pitt and Aniston separated on in January 2005.Nowadays he has a relationship with Angelina Jolie. Angelina and Brad have two adopted children, and one biological child.What lucky girls! I would like to be one of her lovers...! (Sue Soto, 1ºC Bach.)

His mother's name is Jane. His father, whose name is Bill, worked in management at a trucking firm (empresa de transportes) in Springfield. At Kickapoo High School, Brad Pitt was involved (estuvo involucrado) in sports, debating, student government and school musicals. He attended the University of Missouri. He occasionally acted in fraternity shows. He left college two credits short of graduating (a dos créditos de licenciarse) to move to California. Before he became successful at acting, Brad Pitt supported himself by driving strippers in limos, moving refrigerators and dressing as a giant chicken while working for "el Pollo Loco"(haha). (Tamara, 1ºC Bach)

If you add more information about this attractive man, something will happen to you...

FALSE FRIENDS

2007-03-04T11:37:00.000+01:00

Do you kwon what a false friend is?

A false friend is a word that sounds similar in Spanish but actually it has got a different meaning.

A famous example is: ACTUALLY. Maybe you think it means ¨actual¨, but it means ¨en realidad¨.

Who can tell me what are the meanings of these false friends? :

1.Billet: Alojamiento/Alojar (Gema, English teacher)
2.Conductor: Cobrador/Revisor (Susana, English teacher)
3.Pan: Cacerola/Cazuela (Cristina Gonzalez 1ºC Bach./ Luna Díez 1ºD Bach.)
4.Carpet: Alfombra (Lucía Rivera, 1ºD Bach.)
5.Collar: Cuello de las prendas de vestir (Luna Díez 1ºD Bach.)

6.Deception: Engaño (Sue Soto, 1ºC Bach.)
7.Embarrassed: Avergonzado/a (Luna Díez 1ºD Bach.)
8.Dessert: Postre (Emilio 1ºA Bach.)

You can seek other false friends. Enjoy them!

Lunar eclipse

2007-03-03T18:14:00.000+01:00

From 22:00 to 02:00 everybody will be able to enjoy a total lunar eclipse. This phenomenon can be seen twice a year, although this one is said to be the best one till 2029. The zenith will be at 23.43 when the moon will be completely covered by the shadow of the Earth. DON'T FORGET TO ENJOY IT TONIGHT!!

Review for 1st bachillerato

2007-03-03T11:24:00.000+01:00

As you are taking your second term test in a few days, we have searched some links to practise on Reported Speech and Relative Clauses. We hope they are useful and help you improve your skills. Enjoy your weekend!!

REPORTED SPEECH

Reported Speech Quiz

Exercise on Reported Speech 1

Exercise on Reported Speech 2

Change to Reported Speech

RELATIVE CLAUSES

Non-defining relative clauses

Relative clauses

Test on Relative Clauses

Test on Relative Clauses 2

Relative clauses: defining or non-defining?

MORE PALINDROMES...

2007-03-01T21:15:00.000+01:00

Do you remember what a palindrome is??

A palindrome is a word, phrase, verse, or sentence that reads the same backward or forward.
Last month we talked about them. In that post we found lots of palindromes which were really curious. Well, now I have found a very interesting video with a song where everything said are palindromes, so look at it carefully to understand all of them.

Who is able to write and translate the palindromes that appear in the video??

Lots of kisses, and enjoy it!!

DANI ALWAYS WITH US

2007-02-26T14:08:00.000+01:00

Altough we can’t see you anymore, we know you haven’t gone. All of us know that this isn’t the end. You are still alive in all our hearts. We can´t say that you aren't here, because it isn't true, the truth is that you are inside us.

Every morning when we wake up, we open our hearts to see you, and begin a new day with you in our minds, here, with us.
Words can’t express how we feel. We are really sad, but we have to try going on, because we know that if you were here, you would like us to be as happy as you were. One day I heard that a person dies only when everybody has forgotten him, so I’m completely sure that ¨Ja¨ will live forever.

WE MISS YOU, WE LOVE YOU, WE WON´T FORGET YOU

ALWAYS WITH US

Sue y Tamara

General Knowledge

2007-02-24T09:39:00.000+01:00

Right, it's time to evaluate how much you have learnt throughout the term. We are sure you already know a lot of vocabulary and grammar, but what about General Knowledge? How much do you know of Natural Science? Universal History? Geography? Try these short quizzes and prove it!! There are different levels, so do your best! General Knowledge 1 , General Knowledge 2 and General Knowledge 3 . Tell us your score and once you have finished, continue practising your English with any other wordgames.

Lucky

2007-02-17T15:43:00.000+01:00

Do you know this song? We remind you that this term is about to finish (está a punto de terminar) and we want to give you a chance in order to improve your marks. You have to listen to this song, then fill in the gaps and lastly, do the activities which you can see if you click here.

You can give us the activities both by hand or sending it to this e-mail.

You can fool _____

I _____it will help

now every _____ _____

I just wanna _____you _____

_____through the day

_____you are never _____

speeding through the _____

maybe you not count the _____

there’s _____you can _____

to _____it _____

there’s _____you can _____

just _____and _____

_____for today but you just can’t find _____

______’bout the joy

but it never ______ the sorrow
there’s _____you can _____

to _____it _____

there’s ______you can ______

just _____and _____

______

I’m so lucky lucky

I’m so lovely lovely

you can fool ______

I ______it will _____

now every ______ ______

I just wanna ______you _____

I’m so lucky lucky

I’m so lovely lovely

you can fool ______

I _____it will _____

now every ______ _____

I just wanna ______you _____

even though you _____

it would _____end it’s over

you were _____on my _____

now you’re _____on my ______

there’s _____you can _____

to _____it _____

there’s ______you can _____

just _____and _____

saying

I’m so lucky lucky

I’m so lovely lovely

you can fool _____

I _____it will _____

now every _____ _____

I just wanna _____you ______

I’m so lucky lucky

I’m so lovely lovely

you can fool _____

I _____it will _____

now every _____ _____

I just wanna _____you _____

you can _____be _____

good _____

now and _____

you can _____be _____

but _____it _____

don’t ever ____

through _____and _____

the _____to say are:

I’m so lucky lucky

I’m so lovely lovely

you can fool _____

I _____it will _____

now every _____ _____

I just wanna _____you _____

you can fool _____

I _____it will _____

now every _____ _____

I just wanna ____you _____

I’m so lucky lucky

I’m so lovely lovely

you can fool ____

I _____it will _____

now every ____ _____

I just wanna _____you _____ Bis

Enjoy yourself!!!

The language of love

2007-02-15T22:07:00.000+01:00

As yesterday was Valentine’s Day, we thought we should look at the language of love, in particular, the verbs and prepositions of love! Of course, you all know that when you are lucky enough to meet that special someone, you fall in love (enamorarse); if you are really lucky, you may fall in love at first sight (enamorarse a primera vista)! If you spend all of your time with your loved one, your friends may say that you are crazy about him or her (tú estas loco/a por él /ella). Take care here, because if you say that someone is driving you crazy (alguien te va a volver loco, en sentido negativo), it means they make you really annoyed and angry! This is not a good phrase to use about your sweetheart (cariño, amor)! Did you know that before you fall in love, you might fancy someone? (podría gustarte alguien)This means that you like them a lot, and would like to know them a lot better! If you manage to get to know (llegar a conocer/conocer) the person you admire, you can go out on a date (quedar), and hopefully, you will get on well (llevarse bien). But, you may just have a crush on him or her (perder la cabeza por él/ella), which means that your feelings may change in time… You can also fall out of love (dejar de amar, desenamorarse), and in this case, you may break up (romper), or split up with (separarse de) your beloved (amado/a) (who then becomes your ex). But this is not a very good topic for Valentine’s Day! So if you have had an argument and fallen out (discutir), today of all days (justo hoy), you should try to make up with (reconciliarse con) the person who is close to your heart. As the custom on Valentine’s Day is to send cards or flowers, you have the perfect excuse to forgive and forget (perdonar y olvidar) whatever happened in the past, and make a fresh start! (empezar de nuevo)

Love is a wonderful topic we don't want to leave...snif,snif.... Would you like to translate the words or expressions in bold into Spanish? Thanks, my friends!!!

Text from BBC Learning English (Teacher Blog)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TAMI!!!

2007-02-13T23:45:00.000+01:00

YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST BLOGGERS IN LOURDES SCHOOL.
WE HOPE YOU'LL BE HAPPY NOT ONLY TODAY BUT FOREVER!!

Saint Valentine's Day

2007-02-13T23:08:00.000+01:00

Hello, boys and girls!! Tomorrow will be a very special day: Saint Valentine’s Day…If you are in love, we're sure you’ll receive a lot of presents…We want you to learn new aspects about this celebration and this is why we’ve sought the following activities for you:

1st/2nd ESO:

You only have to follow the instructions: http://www.isabelperez.com/loveis.htm
If you want to write your own poem, click here.

3rd/4th ESO:

Read the true story about St. Valentine: http://www.isabelperez.com/St%20ValentineStory.htm

1st Bachillerato:

Listen to the History of Valentine's Day

We give you 21 reasons why I love you

Everybody:

Do you want to send a message by using a magnetic poetry? Click here: http://www.magneticpoetry.com/po etgame/create.cfm?k=2

Here are tips and advice on how to be a great kisser so that your kisses are unforgettable! http://www.partyhearty.com/kissingadvice.html#spi

Would you like to know your compatibility with your potential mate? Try Love Calculator!

If you want to say "I love You" in different languages, click: http://www.worldpath.net/~hiker/iloveyou.html

Enjoy the links and have a nice day!!!

BLACKOUT!!!

2007-02-13T11:55:00.000+01:00

Last week there was a European blackout* for 5 minutes which , as it has been reported, didn't get enough success. This post tries to give a new chance to this initiative by calling all you up for a new BLACKOUT. This one will be tomorrow evening, 14 th February, from 22:55 to 23:00 h. At this time, almost everybody will be at home and we can turn every light OFF. Since it is Saint Valentine's Day, we can give Earth a sign ouf our great LOVE towards it.
blackout* = apagón

How to download videos from Youtube

2007-02-11T19:16:00.000+01:00

Hi everybody!!

Many people think that downloading videos from Youtube isn't possible. Well, it is completely false. Downloading your favourite videos from Youtube is as easy as clicking this link : You have to install NOTHING in your computer, so don't worry!!

Instructions:
1. You have to enter in the page of the video you want to download. (the Youtube page)
2.Copy the direction which appears in the "address bar" = (barra de direcciones)
3.Now, click in the page: http://vixy.net/flv_converter
4. Put the direction you had copied in the box in yellow, where you can write.
5. Now you only have to click in "Start". Then, it will ask you where do you want the video to be saved.

I think this can be really useful, for example when we have to show videos in some subjects in the school, and we can't use the internet to show them. I hope this will help you.

If you have any doubt write a comment asking it, will you?

Magical names

2007-02-10T12:45:00.001+01:00

Nothing is more important to a person than their name. It is a label we are given at birth and therefore can affect our personality as we grow up and become individuals. Do you get information about your teacher's personality?

This generator will take your real name and tell you what each letter of it means about your personality.

Do your own or do one for a friend or boyfriend/girlfriend!

When you have discovered what your name means, tell us if you agree with or you don't...We think it is a great way to learn more English adjectives!!

S	Silky
U	Unforgettable
S	Skillful
A	Astounding
N	Nutty
A	Appreciative

Name Acronym Generator
From Go-Quiz.com

Which character are you?

2007-02-10T01:20:00.000+01:00

If you love The Simpsons and think you are similar to one of their characters...don't hesitate to click here and complete the test. Please, tell us the result!! Thanks.

I'm Lisa, who are you? by NoHomers.net

Singers required for music quiz

2007-02-07T22:38:00.000+01:00

I propose a fun activity...

As I see you aren't using the voicemail (maybe you are very shy, except for Sergio 1st D Bachillerato -thanks-) it has ocurred to me that you could record your favourite English song (obviously, the song must be sung by yourselves).

The rest of people has to guess the title, Ok? Who dares? Sue...We're waiting for you...I know you're a wonderful singer. Come on, everybody!!!

Riddles

2007-02-07T19:19:00.000+01:00

Hi!
Here are some riddles... Can you solve them? I know you can do it!

1.Thirty white horses on a red hill, first they champ,then they stamp,then they stand still.

2.You feel it, but never see it and never will.

3.My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick, fat, I am slow, wind is my foe.

4.You can see nothing else, When you look in my face, I will look you in the eye, and I will never lie.

You can look for other riddles. Enjoy them!

2007-02-05T22:00:00.000+01:00

CONGRATULATIONS, SUSANA!!!!

YOU'VE BEEN GREAT AT "NOTICIAS 4". I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE REALLY PROUD OF YOU!!!

New look

2007-02-04T11:32:00.000+01:00

I don't know if you have noticed... yesterday afternoon I was changing the look of our blog. I was surfing on the web and I discovered plenty of resources to make it more attractive. Now, I need your opinion...The blog is perhaps so decorated(loud colours, animated gifs,...) that users may get tired and give up participating.

Could you answer any of these questions in order to improve it? Thanks for your time in advance.

Do you like the new voicemail? I haven't used it yet because I haven't got a microphone. I'd really like one of you to try it, otherwise we will never know if it is a good accessory or, on the contrary, it only takes room on the main screen. ( if you leave a message, just do it in English, please). I think it may be fun...

The calendar: the previous one was very sad (do you remember its grey colour?). When I discovered the new one, I decided to insert it in our blog...but now I don't know if the constant movement of the pictures can make people feel visually tired.

Our adopted pet (Txon): As I was having a look at blogosphere, I saw everybody had adopted a pet however, theirs always appears on the main screen. If you remember, ours is on a post in December...nobody can see it, and it's so nice...

The magic board: at the bottom of the screen, I have inserted a wizard who writes the message you want...I loved this idea!

The digital clock: In my opinion the new one is cool, but I am not sure...

Please, leave your opinion truly...You are the only person who can make this blog be special.

Thanks a lot. XXX

Words, words, words...

2007-02-03T14:57:00.000+01:00

What about your English vocabulary? Do you want to improve it by playing? Here's a really fun game to play! It will test your vocabulary and make you think fast.

There are 3 different Boggler games for you to choose from. Read the directions and look at the examples. Then choose the game you want to play. To play Boggler, you have 3 minutes to find as many words as possible in a square. All the letters have to be connected. You can go up, down, left, right, or diagonally. Just type your words in the box.

It's your turn! Challenge your friends to a game. Who's the best Boggler player in your class?

Click here:

http://www.wordplays.com/p/boggler

If you want to participate in this blog, write three new words you have learnt and their Spanish meaning (post a sentence as an example and you will get the best mark!!). This will be a fun way to learn vocabulary all together!! Enjoy yourself!!

For Harry Potter fans

2007-02-03T14:06:00.000+01:00

Do you know how to play Quidditch? Do you know what a "Nimbus 2000" is? If you do, you must be a Harry Potter fan! People around the world are talking about the adventures of Harry Potter, the boy wizard! This a great Harry Potter website! You'll find lots of trivia games and word games to play. Click here: http://towerofenglish.com/harrypottergames.html

When you finish, don't forget to post a commentary expressing your opinion. Thanks a lot!!

A trip to London

2007-01-31T23:29:00.000+01:00

Hi, boys and girls!! As I already told you, your English teachers spent an amazing long weekend in London. We last went there a long time ago (when we were attending university) and we wanted to experience the sensation of being in this wonderful capital again. As I announced, I'm going to post some pictures of our trip. I hope you'll enjoy them just as we did. By the way*, would you like to visit London on line? Click http://www.bastrimbos.com/WebQuests/WebQuestLondon/index.htm

and follow the instructions written on the left side of the page (in yellow). Try to discover different sights of London!!

*by the way: a propósito, por cierto

Picadilly Circus

Underground

Chinatown

Our School of English

Candem Town

Future tense for 1st Bachillerato

2007-01-31T22:42:00.000+01:00

As we are also beginning with a new unit on Future Tenses in 1st Bachillerato, let's practise a little bit with differently levelled exercises. You can find not only future tenses, but also overview present and past ones. Look into the ball and ... enjoy yourself!!

http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_futureforms.htm

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/future-mix/exercises http://www.nonstopenglish.com/allexercises/Grammar/Grammar-future.asp

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbtenseintro.html

Make your influence positive

2007-01-31T22:32:00.000+01:00

The teacher, Carlos Díez, has sent this interesting video. We want to share it with you because we consider it as the perfect excuse to think about the influence of adults on children (parents, teachers, older sisters/brothers). What’s your opinion? Do you agree with it?

Future tense (4th ESO)

2007-01-30T18:19:00.000+01:00

Hi, friends!! We know the Future tense seems easy, but when you start practising activities related to it, your mind usually goes blank *1...We, the teachers, don't want you to suffer and for this reason, we have seeked a few interesting webs which can help you distinguish its uses and forms (will/going to/present continuous)...Take them a look,PLEASE!!!

http://www.isabelperez.com/happy/tenses/going.htm

http://www.isabelperez.com/happy/tenses/will.htm

*1 your mind goes blank: bloquearse

PALINDROMES

2007-01-29T16:51:00.000+01:00

Hello!! Do you know what a "palindrome" is?
A palindrome is a word, phrase, verse, or sentence that reads the same backward or forward. It's really curious. Here I give you an example, so that you can seek more palindromes:

-My palindrome is: "Madam, in Eden I'm Adam"

Who is able to find more? Enjoy it!!! XXX

Hi!

2007-01-25T21:28:00.000+01:00

Hello!! I’m Tamara, from 1st Bach. and I have good news for you:
I’m a collaborator of this fantastic blog, I’m going to post funny activities, and I think we can learn a lot. I hope you´ll like them!
Don´t forget that your opinion is very important, so you should post here!!

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate!! Kisses!

Hello!

2007-01-24T23:08:00.000+01:00

HI! I'm Susana, from Bachillerato, and from now on I'm going to post activities and challenges in this blog. I hope they will be interesting, and I wish everybody will enjoy it.

Thanks for giving me the chance to participate in the blog. Lots of kisses!!

Every breath you take (Police)

2007-01-23T22:35:00.000+01:00

Hi, again!! Do you remember the activity we usually do when we listen to a song in class? First, we listen and then, we write the missing words. We think this song is nice. Maybe, you can know it because nowadays it is the soundtrack on a TV advert. 1, 2, 3, ...start!!

Every breath you take (Police)

Every breath you 1 take
Every move you 2 make
Every bond you 3 break
Every 4 step you take
I’ll be 5 watching you
Every 6 single day
Every 7 word you 8 say
Every 9 game you 10 play
Every 11 night you 12 stay
I’ll be 13 watching you
Oh, can’t you 14 see
You 15 belong to me
How my 16 poor 17 heart aches
With every 18 step you 19 take CHORUS
Every move you 20 make
Every vow you 21 break
Every 22 smile you fake
Every 23 claim you stake
I’ll be 24 watching you
Since you’ve 25 gone
I've been 26 lost without a trace
I 27 dream at 28 night
I can only 29 see your 30 face
I 31 look around but it’s you
I can’t 32 replace
I 33 feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep 34 crying baby, baby, please...
Chorus
Every move you 35 make
Every step you 36 take
I’ll be watching you (4 times)

More idioms

2007-01-20T18:40:00.000+01:00

Let's translate some idioms which are used in class!!

Ponerse las pilas: To get one's act together. (If Joe gets his act together, he'll succeed in being the best: Si Joe se pone las pilas, logrará ser el mejor). Tamara 1st C

Tener facilidad para aprender algo (ejemplo idiomas): To have an ear for something.(She's never had much of an ear for languages: Ella nunca ha tenido mucha facilidad para los idiomas).

Ser un bocazas: To have a big mouth. (Helen's got such a big mouth, the news'll be all over the town by tonight). Irene Hidalgo 1st D

Vamos a dejarlo por hoy: Let's call it a day. (It's almost midnight, I think it's time to call it a day). Irene 1st D

¡Es cosa tuya!: It's your funeral! ('I'm not coming to the meeting, I can't afford the time.' 'Okay, it's your funeral': "No voy a ir a la reunión, no tengo tiempo". "Vale, ¡es cosa tuya!").

Reírse de alguién en su cara (la del profesor, por ejemplo): to laugh in somebody's face. ( I felt embarrased when Peter laughed in English teacher's face). Sue Soto 1ºC

Quedar mal: to lose face. ( He refused to admit he made a mistake because he didn't want to lose face). Sue Soto 1ºC

Desanimarse: To lose heart.(Don't lose heart, there'll be plenty more chances for promotion). Sue Soto 1º C

Vivir en las nubes: To live in cloud-cuckoo land.(Anyone who thinks this project will be finished within six weeks is living in cloud-cuckoo land). Susana Soto 1st C

Burlarse de alguien: To make fun of. (At first the kids made fun of her because she spoke with a Dutch accent). Lucía R.1st D

Learn a lot and enjoy yourself!!

Idioms

2007-01-20T15:02:00.000+01:00

In English there are a lot of idioms (expressions whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up) to learn...We want it to be as easy as abc *1 for you, so we have decided to work some of them. Are you ready?

The first one: How do you say " me suena a chino" in English? Think and be water, my friend.

*1 To be as easy as abc: Ser algo muy fácil (idiom)

Answer: "what you are saying is Greek to me" (written by Susana.1st Bach. C).

Side sleeper with one knee bended (Spanish)

2007-01-20T11:01:00.000+01:00

Your partner, Tamara (1st Bachillerato C), has posted the Spanish translation of one of the slideshows about "While you were sleeping...you revealed a lot".Thank you, Tamara!!!

Side sleeper with one knee bended:

"You are inclined to be fussy, always whining and complaining. Nervousness is probably your second name. You tense up easily and get overly excited over small matters. Life isn´t such a big deal. Learn to relax".

Persona que duerme de lado con una rodilla doblada:

Tiendes a ser exigente, siempre lloriqueando y quejándote. Nerviosismo es probablemente tu segundo nombre. Te tensas fácilmente y consigues ponerte demasiado nervioso por pequeños problemas. La vida no es para tanto. Aprende a relajarte.

Tell me the way you sleep and...

2007-01-18T21:36:00.000+01:00

How do you sleep? Do you sleep on your stomach or with arms crossed to support your head? if you can't remember it, homework for tonight: watch yourself and then, discover a lot of aspects about you personality you didn't know.

Wanted a volunteer who can translate the texts...Teachers promise to reward him/her (hehehe...).

What about Geography?

2007-01-17T23:51:00.000+01:00

Where is Romania? and Croatia? Are you the master of Geography? Show it! Click here:

Europe Map

After playing, don't forget to post your opinion or the most difficult country to place. Thanks!!

Think...

2007-01-17T23:31:00.000+01:00

A riddle:

What is the longest English word containing no letter more than once?

Your partner, Susana, (1ºC Bachillerato) wrote the correct answer:

"uncopyrightable". Thanks, Sue!!

Behind your name

2007-01-16T21:46:00.000+01:00

What does your name mean? What are its origins? If you are very curious*1, click http://www.behindthename.com/. This site has thousands of names in its database. Enter your firstname in the search box and click on ‘Search’ to see what it means, and learn a little about its history.

*1 To be very curious: Tener/sentir mucha curiosidad

More about Relative Clauses (1st Bachillerato)

2007-01-15T21:22:00.000+01:00

Hello, again!! One of your partners wrote this link as a commentary to relative clauses for 1st Bachillerato, but I´d like you to see it more easily and that's why I post it here, so thanks for sharing your information with us!!

http://esl.about.com/library/grammar/blgr_relative_intro.htm

2007-01-14T01:05:00.000+01:00

Example isn't another way to teach, it is the only way to teach. Albert Einstein

Memory Matching Game

2007-01-14T00:23:00.000+01:00

What about your memory? Are you quick enough to complete the Quiz Hub? Can you concentrate and complete it in less than 30 seconds? Try it now!

http://quizhub.com/quiz/memory.cfm

Did you do it? Ok! Now try this one at the same time you listen to the vocabulary . You can choose among different topics: animals, fruit, musical instruments, transportation and many more!! How many clicks will you need to complete the match game?

http://www.vocabulary.co.il/

ABOUT FACE

2007-01-13T23:48:00.000+01:00

Now let's practise our listening skills by playing a new game!! You can learn or review vocabulary and listen to it at the same time. You only have to click on the right "feeling face" and listen carefully!! Listen to Arthur's friends' stories by clicking here:

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/aboutface/aboutface.html

Simple things (Spanish version)

2007-01-13T21:52:00.000+01:00

Your partner Irene Hidalgo (1st Bach. D) has translated the slideshow (Simple things) completely:

Sleep as much as you can: Duerme tanto como puedas
Frown when you get upset: Fruñe el ceño cuando te enfades
Read books that you enjoy: Lee libros con los que disfrutes
Play with simple things: Juega con las cosas simples
Do whatever you want whenever you want: Haz lo que quieras cuando quieras
Look for affection when you need it: Busca cariño cuando lo necesites
Get serious once in a while: Ponte serio de vez en cuando
Forget about diets: Olvídate de las dietas
Show some affection: Muestra cariño
Get angry once a while: Enfádate de vez en cuando
Change your look: Cambia tu imagen
Be happy, above all, regardless what your challenges may be...These are only to show you how strong we can be and overcome them...: Se feliz por encima de todo, a pesar de los desafíos que pueda haber, que estos son solo para mostrarte cómo de fuertes podemos ser y vencerlos.

Thanks, Irene!! You've got a good mark!!

Simple things

2007-01-13T02:39:00.000+01:00

Hi, friends!! We hope you'll enjoy this slideshow *1! There are 12 photos...Now, can you translate the text into Spanish? We don't mind if you only decide to translate one of them.

*1 slideshow: Presentación de diapositivas

Number 1:"Sleep as much as you can"...= "Duerme tanto como puedas"...

Numbers 2: It's your turn!

Relative Clauses for 1st Bachillerato

2007-01-13T01:53:00.000+01:00

Your teachers have gone crazy!! We want to make the best use of this blog and have decided to post some links about Relative Clauses. The exam of unit 4 is soon and for this reason, we'd like to make easy your study.

Enjoy yourselves!!

Click here:

http://www.isabelperez.com/relative.htm

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses/exercises?02

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses/exercises?04

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses/exercises?12

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses/exercises?07

http://www.isabelperez.com/rel1.htm

Present Perfect for 4th ESO

2007-01-12T23:53:00.000+01:00

Are you tired of surfing on the Internet?

Are you tired of watching TV?

Are you tired of chatting on the phone?

Are you tired of hanging out with your friends?

Are you tired of having problems with Present Perfect?

Then, leave everything and click here:

http://www.isabelperez.com/happy/tenses/pres_perfect.htm

http://www.isabelperez.com/happy/tenses/exercises/present_perfect_2.htm

http://www.agendaweb.org/verb/present_perfect.html

http://www.go4english.com/vg/read.php?unitid=1000

http://www.geocities.com/suzkeadie/vpresperfsimvpastsim.html

We hope you'll learn a lot!!!

Present simple for 1st ESO

2007-01-12T23:24:00.000+01:00

Some students in 1st ESO are going to do an exam next Monday!! Your teachers want you to pass that exam and so, we have decided to post a very interesting link about Present Simple.

If you want to have fun and prepare your exam at the same time, click here:

http://www.agendaweb.org/verb/present_simple.html

Look at 2006 file

2007-01-09T22:58:00.000+01:00

Boys and girls!!Don´t forget to take a look at 2006 file (on the right of your screen).There you can find a lot of amazing activities (a song, the longest English word,a Tibetan test, expressions in English,a mysterious game,...).Don't miss it!!

We've adopted a pet

2007-01-07T15:54:00.000+01:00

Talking to Mary

2007-01-05T13:23:00.000+01:00

Would you like to talk to an attractive woman and practise your English at the same time? Click here:
http://www.mediasemantics.com/Index.htm

Don't forget to report your experience!

Activity extracted from http://www.tinglado.net/

The idiot test

2007-01-05T13:05:00.000+01:00

Do you consider yourself as an idiot person? With the following test you are going to find out the answer. The vocabulary is sometimes difficult, but you are going to learn a lot...Just do it!
Click here:

The Idiot Test

Activity extracted from http://www.tinglado.net/?

Model of English Christmas SMS

2007-01-02T06:52:00.001+01:00

"Always remember for 2007... life is short, break the rules, 4give quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably n never regret anything that made u smile. Send 2 all the people u love n care 4 n don't want 2 lose in 2007 even me...if u get 3 back, ur a great friend."

This is the text of an English Christmas sms, which was sent by a person living in England.

Question: Could you tell us the meaning of the letters and numbers in red (they are sms shorties*1)?

Clue: Pay attention to the pronunciation of those letters and numbers...I can't say anything else!!

*1 sms shorties: abreviaturas para teléfonos móviles

Test: What kind of candy are you?

2007-01-02T06:52:00.000+01:00

Hi,again! First of all: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007!!!
Do you like tests? These days I have discovered a new web which shows different tests about anything you can imagine. Click:

http://www.quizilla.com/users/jonester/quizzes/Which%20kind%20of%20candy%20are%20you?/

It's very interesting and curious...Give a try!!

When you finish, don't forget to tell us your results!!

Pictures and imagination

2007-01-01T22:42:00.000+01:00

On the right of your screen, you can see different pictures: a landscape, some pairs of trainers, a blue wall,... We want you to write a short sentence or a new title in English, according to what the picture you choose inspires you.

First, write the title of the photo you have chosen and then, write your sentence or a new title.

Example: Blue wall. Sentence: My life is blue, but it isn't sad (in this sentence I am toying with the meaning of "blue": azul/triste).

Stretch your imagination!

Ain't got no

2006-12-30T18:03:00.000+01:00

Do you remember this song? And what about the parts of the body Nina Simone enumerates? If your memory fails, listen to it again and answer our question. Be water, my friend... Thanks.

The world of words 2

2006-12-27T00:22:00.000+01:00

We have learnt how to say "morirse de risa" (to burst out of laughter). Now, I propose a new expression: "ataque de risa". Who makes up his/her mind to*1 post the right answer?

*1 To make up one's mind to: animarse a

Tibetan personality test

2006-12-26T14:33:00.000+01:00

Take your time with this test and you will be amazed. It is very interesting.
The Dalai Lama suggests you read it to see if it works for you. They are just 4 questions and the answers will surprise you.
WARNING:
Be honest and do not cheat by looking up the answers. The mind is like a parachute, it works best when it is opened. This is fun to do, but you have to follow the instructions very closely.
MAKE A WISH
Before beginning the test:
Don't look ahead. Get pencil and paper to write our answers as you go along.You will need it at the end. This is an honest questionnaire which will tell you a lot about your true self. Give an answer for each item.The first thing that comes to mind is usually your best answer.
Are you ready?

(1) Put the following 5 animals in the order of your preference:

Cow/Pig/Tiger/Sheep/Horse

(2) Write one word that describes each one of the following:

Dog/ Cat/ Rat/Coffee/ Sea

(3) Think of someone, who also knows you and is important to you, which you can relate them to the following colors. Do not repeat your answer twice. Name just one person for each color:

Yellow/ Orange/ Red/ White/ Green

(4) Finally, write down your favorite number, and your favorite day of the week.

Please be sure that your answers are what you REALLY WANT. Look at the interpretations below.But first before continuing, REPEAT your wish.This will define your priorities in your life.

(1)
Cow means CAREER
Tiger means PRIDE
Sheep means LOVE
Horse means FAMILY
Pig means MONEY

(2)
Your description of dog implies your own personality.
Your description of cat implies the personality of your partner.
Your description of rat implies the personality of your enemies.
Your description of coffee is how you interpret sex.
Your description of the sea implies your own life.

(3)
Yellow: Someone you will never forget
Orange: Someone you consider your true friend
Red: Someone that you really love
White: Your twin soul
Green: Someone that you will remember for the rest of your life

The world of words

2006-12-24T16:21:00.000+01:00

I propose to you a new activity about vocabulary. From time to time*1, we are going to post Spanish and English words, sentences, expressions, etc... If you know the meaning, you can help us translate them.

While we are at it*2, if you have a doubt, you can check it in here and your partners and teachers will answer to you.

The method is very easy; we are going to work with certain words and all the expressions related to them. For example: "risa" (morirse de risa, partirse de risa, darme la risa, etc...).

The first word is "risa" (laugh/laughter). How do you say "morirse de risa" in English?

We are waiting for your answers!! Thanks in advance*3.

*1 from time to time: de vez en cuando
*2 while we are at it: de paso
*3 thanks in advance: gracias por adelantado

Thousands of stars

2006-12-24T16:01:00.000+01:00

Now, if you want to send a star with a message in order to wish someone a Merry Christmas or whatever you want, click here:

http://www.bcn.es/firmament/

I have my own identity!!

2006-12-21T11:10:00.000+01:00

From now on, I have my own identity. Don't think Susana is so mad (only a little bit). She didn't answer to herself in the las t commentary. I published THE MISTERY with her name and signature and she answered to me, not to her!!

the mistery

2006-12-20T21:49:00.000+01:00

Now our Christmas holidays are coming and you have much more free time, try to play this game and, above all, try to guess the mistery...

1. Imagine a number.

2. Please, add 30 to it.

3. Please. subtract 7 from it.

4. Please, subtract 17 from it.

5. Please, add 20 to it.

6. Please, add 16 to it.

7. Please, subtract the number you first thought of.

8. I will now tell you the number you have remaining.

9. The number is .....
...
...
...
...

42 , isn't it?

By the way, Merry Chistmas and a Happy New Year!!!

The longest English word

2006-12-04T22:39:00.000+01:00
A challenge:
Who can write the longest English word? The first one: splinterproof (cristal inastillable) : 13 letters.
Write down the word, the Spanish meaning and the number of letters. Thank you!!!

Hi, boys and girls!!

2006-11-26T19:35:00.000+01:00

Hola,chic@s del Lourdes and company!
Quiero daros la bienvenida a este nuevo blog y, sobre todo, aclararos que es mucho más vuestro que del colegio. Aunque aparezca mi nombre, esto sólo significa que yo soy la que he elegido el diseño, pero nada más.
En el cole, pretendemos que éste sea un espacio donde vosotros colguéis vuestras ideas, cuentos, sueños, links, pensamientos, así como determinadas actividades que se planificarán en el aula y tendréis que utilizar este soporte para presentarlas.Espero que os haga tanta ilusión como a nosotr@s. ¡A ver quién se anima primero!
Un saludo,
Susana