Another video...this time... some suggestions to visit the U.S!

1-Have you ever travelled to the U.S.A?
2-Do you really think you can´t miss these places?
3- If you could travel there would you visit any other places?

Toy Story!!!

1- Have you watched any of these movies?
2- Did you use to play with toys when you were a kid?
3- What was your favorite toy?
4- Do you still keep any of those toys you used to play with?
5- Could you describe briefly what is happening in these scenes?

 

This is another video made by students at Liceo Nº 3. They advise tourists to visit Brazil.

 

 

1- Have you ever travelled to Brazil? When?
2- If you could go how many of the suggestions mentioned would you take into account?

These videos have been made by 4th year students from Liceo Nº 3 "José Manuel Estrada".

We have been working on how to express probability (Conditional 1),suggesting and giving some advice 

 

1- If you had to show a tourist around where would you take him/her?
2- Would you have included the same places in the videos?

The mum song (B.E) /The mom song (A.E)

 

 

1- Have you ever heard any of these phrases? If so, could you write them down?
2- What´s your favorite phrase? Which one do you hate the most?
3- Do you think mums/moms are all alike all over the world? Why? Why not?
4- How can you explain these phrases are repeated by mums/moms from different parts of the world?

Land of Confusion

1- Have you ever listened to this song before?
2- Do you know who is singing?
3- What do you think of the video? Is it related to the song? Why? Why not?
4- Do you believe nowadays we live on a land of confusion?
5- How can we make this world a place worth living in?

Complete the blanks, please

I must have dreamed a thousand ..........
Been haunted by a million ...................
But I can hear the marching ................
They're moving into the ......................

Now, did you read the ............. today?
They say the ............... has gone away
But I can see the ..............'s still alight
They're burning into the .....................

There's too many ........., too many ..............

Making too many .................................
And there's not much ............. to go around
Can't you see this is a ......... of ................?

This is the.......... ..................... we live in
And these are the ...................... we're given
Use .......................... and let's start trying
To make it a ........................ worth living in

 ........................., where are you now?
When .........................'s gone wrong somehow?
The ................. of ..............l, these men of ...........
Are losing ...................... by the ........................
This is the .................., this is the ................
So we look for the .................
But there's not much.....................to go around
Tell me why this is a ................ of .....................
This is the ................. we live in
And these are the ................... we're given
Use ................... and let's start trying
To make it a..................worth living in

I remember long ago
When the ...................... was shining
And all the ................ were bright all through the ...................
and the sound of your .................., as I held you tight
So long ago

I won't be coming ................ tonight
My ..................... will put it right
We're not just making ....................
That we know we'll never keep

 too many ................, too many ...................
Making too many ..................
And  not much ...............to go round
Can't you see this is a ................... of ....................?

 this is the ................... we live in
And these are the .................... we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a ...................... worth fighting for

This is the ................... we live in
And these are the ................... we're given
Stand up and let's start showing
Just where our......................are going to

Bazinga! Gotcha! Fooled you!

1- Have you ever watched "The Big Bang Theory?
2-Why did Dr Hofstadter thank the security guard ?
3- What is Sheldon doing inside the ball pit?
4- Was it easy for him to get in there? What did he say?
5- Does he want to get out?
6- Have you ever been to a ball pit? How did you feel?
7- If you could, would you get in?
8- Do you think it is a dangerous place for kids?
9- What do you think  "Bazinga" means? (Click here to check  http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bazinga )

Would you like...........?

Let´s complete these sentences, please!

1- If I were him.......................................................
2- If he had..............................................................
3- If she weren´t so................................................
4- If he practises......................................................
5- In my opinion, he should....................................
6- He will not give up because...............................
7- If I were her I.......................................................
8- He has been ..................................................
9- If she had known.................................................
10-He´d like ...........................................................
11- I believe, he is...................................................
12- I don´t know why............................................
13- Have you ever................................................?
14- Last year, she..................................................
15- I think she will ask him...................................

Case 3-
More than 8 in 10 parents give themselves high marks (A´s and B´s) for involvement in their children´s education. When assessing other parents, however, most (76%) give C´s, D´s and F´s.
A- Why do you believe parents see themselves better than other parents?
B-What would you recommend them?

                      A B C D F

Case 4-
Thirty five percent of Americans say they entertain at least once a year. The holiday season is a popular time for hosting family and friends.
24% entertain two or more times a month
29% entertain once a month
12 % never entertain.

A-What do you think of the frequency of the meetings?
B- Is it high or low?
C- What about your country? Could you compare both situations?


Case 5-
Eighty five percent of Americans read their employment contracts, with six in ten saying they never read the fine print.
Should people ....
a) read every word?
b) read enough to understand?
c) give just a glance?

What could the consequences be in each case?

I´m alive!

Listen to the song and put the stanzas in the right order.


1.When you call on me
When I hear you
Breathe
I get wings to fly
I feel that I'm alive

2.When you bless
The day
I just drift away
All my worries die
I'm glad that I'm
Alive


3.When you look at me
I can touch the sky
I know that I'm alive


4-I get wings to fly
Oh, oh... I'm alive...
Yeah
5.When you bless
The day
I just drift away
All my worries die
I'm glad that I'm
Alive

6.I couldn't get
Much higher
My spirit takes flight
Cause I am alive



7-You've set my heart
On fire
Filled me with love
Made me a woman on
Clouds above


8-When you call on me
When you call on me
When I hear you breathe
When I hear you breathe
I get wings to fly
(Fly)
I feel that I'm alive
(I'm alive)

9-Through good and
Through
Trying times

10-And it's only begun
I can't wait for the
Rest of my life

11-When you reach for me
Raising spirits high
God knows that
That I'll be the one
Standing by

12-When you bless the day
I just drift away
All my worries die

13-I know that I'm alive
I get
Wings to fly
God knows that I'm alive

14-When you call on me
When you call on me
When you reach for me
When you reach for me

15-I get wings to fly
I feel that I'm alive
Yeah

 

2- In the video you can read different quotations which ones would you choose and why?
3- What´s the difference between breathe and breath?

Loyalty and love

Every once in a while a great love story comes along - one that shows the lengths that one one partner will go to in order to maintain the relationship. This is such a story. It is the story of a deeply committed couple, Rodan and Malena.

No distance is too far for Rodan, the lovesick stork.

Making the trip from South Africa to Croatia every spring, the male bird travels 13,000 km to see his beloved female partner, Malena, who is disabled and unable to fly, reports Britain’s Metro.

The loving storks cozy up, mating and raising their new chicks (they have produced 32 offspring so far) and teaching them how to fly. Rodan then departs to spend the winter months in South Africa and returns on exactly the same day, the following spring.

Locals in the small village of Slavonski Brod in Croatia thought crippled Malena would almost certainly die when she was shot by a hunter in 1993, but thanks to the Vokic family, whose roof she lives on and her ever faithful partner, Rodan, she has survived for over 17 years.

Reunited again last week, Rodan was more eager than ever to see his love, arriving two hours earlier than usual. “It was clear they were pleased to see each other,” said one local to the Romanian Times. Stjepan Vokic added, “He knows he needs to return home because Malena is waiting for him.”

The storks have become so famous in the village that it’s not only Malena that waits anxiously for her partner to return, local residents and reporters gather round to welcome the tired bird home every March.

1- What do you think of this real story?

2- Let´s ask questions. These are the answers!

a- Every spring

b. To see his beloved partner

c- in 1993

d- on a roof.

e- I think so!

3.  Have you ever heard of a similar story but related to human beings?

The great pretender

1-Listen to the song and put the verbs in brackets in the correct form,please.

Oh-oh, yes I (be) the great pretender
(pretend)  that I (do) well
my need (be) such I (pretend) too much
i (be) lonely but no one can (tell)
Oh-oh, yes I (be) the great pretender
adrift in a world of my own
I (play) the game but to my real shame
you (leave)  me to (grieve) all alone
Too real (be) this feeling of make-believe
too real when I (feel) what my heart (can) (conceal)
Yes I (be) the great pretender
just (laugh) and gay like a clown
i (seem) ( be) what I (not be), you (see)
I (wear) my heart like a crown
(pretend) that you (be)  still around
Too real (be) this feeling of make-believe
too real when I (feel) what my heart (can) (conceal)
Yes i (be) the great pretender
just (laugh) and gay like a clown
i (seem) ( be) what I (not be) , you (see)
I (wear) my heart like a crown
(pretend) that you (be) still around

2- Can you explain the difference between:
 a) pretend - expect ?
 b) lonely - alone ?
 c) grieve - lament ?
 d) hide - conceal ?
 e) cheerful- gay ?

 3- Listen to this version now!  Which one do you prefer? Why?

Violet Hill

1- What is this song about?
2- What month of the year does he mention?
3- What was the weather like?
4- Who was watching through the windows?
5- Why do you think this song is called "Violet Hill"?

Payphone

1-Let´s fill out the blanks

I…………… at ………………………….. trying to …………….   …………………….
All of my ………………. I spent on …………………….
Where have the ………………..  ………………………
Baby it's all …………………., where are the ……………… we ……………… for …………………?

Yeah, I, I ……………… it's ………………… to ………………………..
The …………………… we used to ……………
It's even harder to …………………………
That you're not here ..................  …………..  ……………….
You say it's too ……………… to ……………………it
But is it too …………………… to try?
And in our ……………….. that you ……………………..
All of our ……………………. burned down

I've …………………. my …………………..(1)
You turned out the ………………….
Now I'm ………………………….
Still stuck in that …………………when we ………………… it ……………………….
But even the ………………..sets in ………………………….
I'm at a …………………… trying to call …………………….
All of my ……………. I …………………….. on ......

Where have the ……………………………. gone
Baby it's all ……………………….., where are the …………………………. we ………………… for …………?

If ………………… ever after did ……………………….
I would still be ………….    …………………… like this
All those ………………….. are full of it

One more stupid ………………. song I'll be ……………..

You turned your …………….. on ……………..

´Cause you forgot …………………
I ………………… you my ………………. to borrow
But just ………………. it away
You can't ………….. me to be ………………
I don't expect you to ………………….
I know I've said it …………………….
But all of our …………………. burned down

(1)

Uh..Now, baby don´t ...........  .......so I can ..........  ..........
what you..............to........................
Baby, I´m.....................you,............please..........................
..............................................................................................
(1)


2- Now complete the following sentences


If he calls her tomorrow...............................................................
If he called her again......................................................................
If he had called her before..............................................................

3- What´s the difference between "spend" and "waste"?

                                                       "borrow" and "lend"?

                                                       "say"      and  "tell" ?

4- What do you think happened?

Feel

1- Please, listen to this song and fill out the blanks
2- What is it about?

............ ........ ...............my ..................
I .................... ..................... the living
Not ....................... I .....................................
This ......................... I've been .........................
I ....................... and ......................... to ............................
And he just ............................ ............... my .........................
My ......................... speaks a ..............................
I don't ........................................
I just ............................ ......................... real love
.....................the home that I ................ in
´Cause I ................ too much .......................
............................ through my .....................
Going to .................................
I don't .................. .........................
But I ain't ..................... on ........................... either
Before I ................... in .........................
I'm ............................. to ........................... her
I .........................myself to ........................
That's why I ........................ on .............................
Before I...................................
I can ................................ myself ....................................
I just .............................feel .............................love
................................. the ............................. that I live in
Cause I got ...................... ....................... life
............................ through my ........................
Going to ............................
And I need to .......................... real .......................
And a .............................ever after
I cannot .............................it .............................
I just ................................feel ..................... .........................
................................ the ........................... that I live in
I .......................... too much ..........................
................................ through ........................... veins
To go to ........................................
I just ..............................feel ............................. love
In a ......................... ever ........................
There's a .......................... in my ..........................
You can ........................ it in my ............................
It's a ................... .......................... place

Creativity

1- Are you a creative person?
2- What does creativity depend on?
3- This video is called "29 ways to stay creative", do you really think you can stay creative if you do what the video suggests?
4- Could you mention your own way to stay creative?

The prayer

1- What do you think of this song?
2- What about its message?

Leave? Live? Lee?

1-Have you ever watched this T.V show?  What do you think of it?
2-Are there any similar T.V shows in your country? Do you like them?
3- What do you think of the judges´attitude?
4-Do you think pronunciation can hinder communication? If this lady were your friend what would you tell her?

Let´s listen to this song again!  Fill out the blanks, please.
"Without you"

No, I can't .................. this ......................
Or your ..................... as you were ....................
But I ....................... that's just the ................. the ................ goes
You always ................... but in your .................. your ............ shows
Yes, it shows  (1)

No I can't ................   ................................
When I ..................... of all my ..................
When I had you there but then I ................. you ..................
And now it's only .................. that I ................. let you .......................
What you should ......................
Chorus:
I can't.....................if ....................... is ....................... you
I can't ......................., I can't ....................... any more
Can't ....................... if ........................ is without you
Can't ......................., I can't give ............. ...............

(1)
.

Thank you!!!

1- How would you rate this song: Positive or negative? Why?
2- Please, mention all the negative things that happened to her
3- Is she worried about those negative things? Why? Why not?

4- Let´s practise question asking

a- Wh question  ("Verb to be")

b- Yes, No question ("Possession" have)

c- Optional question ("Ability /Possibility"- can)

d- Wh question (S. Past)

e- Wh question (Habitual actions- S. Present)

f- Yes, No queston (Future acton)

g- Optional question- (Action Now- Present continuous)

h- Yes, No question (like)

 

Pipes of Peace

1-What is this song about?
2- Do you agree with its message?
3- Do you think it is possible to live peacefully? Why? Why not?
4- Do you know any other songs that deal with the same topic?

A commercial based on a survey!

1- What do you think of this commercial?
2- Do you believe in the results of the survey?
3- What do you associate this soft drink with?
4- Could you mention some more positive things that take place in the world rather than the negative ones?
5- What about the lyrics of this song that is called "Whatever" by Oasis?

Could you please fill out the blanks and give your opinion?

I'm ...........to be whatever I
whatever I ............
And I'll sing the ........... if I want

I'm .................. to .............. whatever I
Whatever I..................
If it's ............... or ................. it's alright

It always ................... to me  (1)
You always see what ..................... want you to................
How long's it gonna ..............
Before we get on the ...............
And cause no fuss
Get a grip on yourself
It don´t cost much

.................. to be whatever you
Whatever you say
If it comes my .................. it's alright

You're .................... to be wherever you
Wherever you ...................You can shoot the breeze if you .............

(1)

Capsule hotels

1-Have you ever heard of these hotels?
2- If you were a businessman/woman / a tourist would you stay there?
3- Could you mention 3 pros and 3 cons related to capsule hotels?
4- Why do you think they are called "capsule hotels"?

Gratitude

"When you give something to someone, obviously it is no longer yours. When you give the greengrocer money in exchange for a pound of cherries you are buying, you have a bit less money in your purse. But on the psychic plane, it is different: anything you give that is good and luminous makes you richer. Yes, and when you feel gratitude toward people, even if they give you nothing, you receive something. Does that surprise you? No, there is nothing surprising about it.
Gratitude is the opening of your heart and your soul, and by opening up in this way you receive everything beautiful and good that nature and life have to offer. Even if such gifts were not intended for you in particular, you will receive them, whereas those who are ungrateful receive nothing, even if the gifts were meant for them. Be grateful, and you will have the feeling that the whole of heaven is opening up for you. Even if you have no reason for giving thanks, say many times a day, ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lord…’"

Do you agree? Why? Why not?

More or Less?

1-What do you think of these suggestions?

2-Write down some examples. Use the following grammar items:

a-If I were you..................................................
b-I think, you should..........................................
c-I guess, we should........................................
d-Why don´t you.............................................?
e-How about...................................................?
f- Have you ever..............................................?

3- Could you design your own list?
For example: I should......................................I shouldn´t......................

Help, Help!!!!!

1- What did she tell him to do?
2- What did she tell him not to do?
3- What did he ask her to do?
4- What did he tell the bear?
5- What does she want him to do?
6- What would you do if you were in this situation?
7- If you had to give the guy some advice what would you recommend him to do?
8-    Bears are usually shown as very nice animals. For example: Care Bears, Winnie the Pooh, Yogi bear,Teddy bears,  you name it. Do you really think they are as nice as these characters?

5.000 painters...more than 100.000 paintings

1- Please, visit this site.
http://www.mystudios.com/artgallery/


2- Choose your favorite painter
3- Choose a painting or more..
4- Describe it / them
5- Give your opinion about it / them

"Blowing in the wind"

1- Listen to this song and fill out the blanks, please

How …………….      ................... must a ………….. ............. down
Before you can call him a …………..?
Yes, 'n' how …………… seas must a white dove ……………..
Before she ………….. in the …………….?
Yes, 'n' how ……………..    ....................must the cannon balls …………….
Before they're ……………….. banned?
The ………………., my ……………, is blowin' in the …………………,
The …………………..is blowin' in the ……………….

How ……………   …………….. must a …………….. look up
Before he can see the ……………….?
Yes, 'n' how ………………….ears must one ……………. have
Before he can hear ……………………cry?
Yes, 'n' how ……………….. deaths will it take till he ……………………
That too many …………………… have …………………..?
The …………….. my ……………………., is ……………….in the wind,
The …………….. is ……………………. in the ……………...

How .. …..   ……………….. can a ………………………..exist
Before it's ………………….. to the sea?
Yes, 'n' how ……………….. years can some ……………….. exist
Before they're allowed to be ………………..?
Yes, 'n' how ………………… times can a ……………. turn his ……………..
Pretending he just doesn't ………………..?
The ………………. my friend, is …………….. in the …………………….,
The answer is …………………….in the ……………………………(2)

2-  How would you define this song? Childish, realistic, sad, romantic....?

3- What is it about? And what do you think?

Pronunciation? Spelling ? Handwriting ? ...you name it!!!

Watch the following scene from "License to wed" (2007) and answer these questions, please.                                  
1- Why is this young man complaining?
2- Is he right?
3- Has anything similar to this situation ever happened to you?
4- If you were his friend what would you tell him?
5- Denis Waitley, a U.S productivity consultant said:"Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised". Do you think this comment could be applied to this situation? Account for your answer,please.

Education: Changing paradigms

           1- Could you summarize what Ken Robinson is talking about?

2- Do you agree or disagree? State five reasons at least.

3- Is it easy to make changes? What does it depend on?

Music and its value....Who is responsible.....?

1- Do you agree with this well.known orchestra conductor?
2- Do you think his job is important or not?
3- What other jobs or professions could be compared to his job?

Rolling in the deep

1- What is this song about?
2- Why do you think she says "We could have had it all" ?
3- What is the difference between " We could have it all" and "We could have had it all". Could you provide more examples?
4- Is the message of this song positive?
5- Could you write down the expressions that show her feelings?

Never ending story

1- Do you ever have nightmares?
2- Have you ever felt your dream or nightmare was never ending?
3- Do you remember your dreams?
4- Do you believe your dreams can come true?  What does it depend on?

Before and After

HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED!

1- Do you really feel things have changed?

2- Could you mention at least three pros and cons?

3- Do you think it is possible to live without technology?

What a project!!

1- Have you ever heard of this project?
2- What do you think of it?
3- Would you like to go there and see it?
4- How would you rate it? Awesome, Not bad, Horrible.  Account for your answer, please.

Let´s practise some numbers!

1- Detect, listen and repeat as many numbers as possible.
2- Now, write them down!

What can you do at Google?

Some students  made presentations about Google. They were really appealing!
Please, watch the video and answer these questions, please.
1- If you could talk to one of the employees what would you ask her/him?
2- What are the pros and cons of working there?
3- Could you mention some of the perks employees have?
4- Would you like to work there?Why? Why not?

Fashion Design

I heard of this issue in one of my classes at university a short time ago. Three students who are studying Fashion Design made a presentation about this topic. It was  really interesting ! 

Let´s watch the video and then answer these questions, please.

1- What is this lady talking about?
2- What do you think?
3- Would you wear it?
4- Are you fond of fashion?
5- If you were a reporter what would you ask her?

What makes a good teacher?

What do you think?

"A simple song of freedom" by Bobby Darin

1-Have you ever heard of Bobby Darin? Try to find out some info. about him

2- There are several famous songs sung by him. One of these is "Beyond the sea" . Have you ever listened to it?

3- Let´s fill out the blanks and then give your opinion about the song.

............ and ................ a simple ................. of ...................
.................. it like you............... never ...................... before
............... it ................. the air
.......................the ........................ everywhere
We, the .......................... here, don't ................................. a war

Hey there, Mister Black Man can you ......................... me?
I don't want your .......................... or your ....................
I just ...................... to be, someone ......................... to you as me
and I will ......................my ................. you .................. the same

............ and ................ a simple ................. of ...................
.................. it like you............... never ...................... before
............... it ................. the air
.......................the ........................ everywhere
We, the .......................... here, don't ................................. a war

Seven ..............  .....................are you ........................?
Most of what you ..................... is made of .......................
But ...................... one to one, ain't it .........................'s sun
To .......................to in the ..................... when we ................?

............ and ................ a simple ................. of ...................
.................. it like you............... never ...................... before
............... it ................. the air
.......................the ........................ everywhere
We, the .......................... here, don't ................................. a war

Brother Solzhenitsyn are you ..............................?
If not would you ........................ a friend a ..........................?
Tell me if the ....................., who is plowing up your .........................
has got the ..................   ....................upon his ...........................

........... and ................ a simple ................. of ...................
.................. it like you............... never ...................... before
............... it ................. the air
......................the ........................ everywhere
We, the .......................... here, don't ................................. a war

Now no ................... some ...................... enjoy doin' ......................
Like ..................., ..............  .......................and ......................
So let's ......................... them shelves where they can ....................... among themselves
and ...................... the people be who like to .............................

............ and ................ a simple ................. of ...................
................. it like you............... never ...................... before
............... it ................. the air
.......................the ........................ everywhere
We, the .......................... here, don't ................................. a war

Why don´t people consider others more?

Please,.watch this video and answer these questions, please.

1- What do these people say about this issue?
2- Do you agree with any of them?
3- What´s your opinion?

The three stooges

1- Have you ever watched "The three stooges"? What about this episode?
2- Who was your favorite? Moe, Larry, Curly, Shemp or Joe?
3- Could you describe what is happening in this episode?
4- Do they make you laugh?

Jerry Lewis- "At a restaurant"

1- Have you ever heard of Jerry Lewis?
2- Could you describe this situation?
3- Compare Mr Bean and Jerry Lewis
4- Could you mention some of the options the waitress is offering?
5- What would you do if you were him?

Hugs

1- Why do you think these people are holding these signs? 
2- What do you think of people´s reaction when they see these signs?
3- What about you? How would you react if you met these people?
4- Have you ever heard this song before? Where? What is it about?
5- Why is it becoming more and more difficult to trust people? We are human beings, aren´t we?

Optical Illusions

1- Could you describe these optical illusions?
2- How many have you discovered?
3- Is it easy to understand and respect different points of view? What do you think?

"Fly me to the moon" by Frank Sinatra

1- Have you ever heard of Frank Sinatra?  He has sung many famous songs, do you know any?
2- Is this song romantic or childish?
3- Could you describe what it is about?

Meryl Streep- The questionnaire

1- What about her answers?

"If it is love" by Train

1-What is this song about?
2- What´s the meaning of these expressions: "Birds of a feather flock together" "Two birds of a feather"?
3- Could you make a list of all the things they will do / can do?

"Beautiful boy" by John Lennon

Choose the correct option
1-Close/ 2-Open your 3-eyes / 4-hands

Have no 5-fear / 6-tears

The monster´ s 7-gone/ 8-flown

He's on the 9-run /10-park  and your daddy's here,

Fill out the blanks now!

...................., ...................,............................, Beautiful ............., (2)
Before you ............ to .................,
Say a ................. .................,
Every ................ in every ..................,
It's getting .................... and ...................,
............................, ............................,.........................,.....................boy (2)
Out on the ........................ sailing ........................, *
I can hardly .........................,
To ....................... you   ........................... of age,
But I ............................. we'll both,
Just ..........................to .. .........................,
because it's a .......................way to .................................,
 a hard row to hoe
.Yes, it´s a ................................................but in the .............................
.................. you cross the ...........................,
.............................. my .................................,
Life is  what happens to you,
While you are busy making other plans,
Beautiful, Beautiful, beautiful, Beautiful Boy,
*
Darling,
Darling,
Darling boy
Good ....................,Sean

Answer these questions, please.

1- What is this song about?
2- What do you think of this phrase" Life is just what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans"   Do you agree?
3-  What time/ When does the story take place? Why?
4- What is the meaning of this expression: " a hard  / tough row to hoe"?

Julian Beever...an English chalk artist who deceives our eyes!

1- Have you ever heard of Julian Beever?
2- What do you think of "chalk art"?
3- Are you fond of art?
4- He uses a projection technique called anamorphosis to create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the correct angle. Do you believe he is successful?
5- Could you write down what you have understood?

Thank you, Lucas!!!

1- Have you seen this episode?
2- Do you agree with Lucas that this episode is the best?
3- Could you describe the situation?
4- What would you do if something similar happened to you?

Hugh Laurie- "The questionnaire"

1- What about Hugh Laurie´s answers?

2- Have you ever watched "Dr House"?

"Bittersweet symphony"

1- What is this song about?
2- Do you think people can change? 
3- What do you think of this video?
4- Have you ever seen anybody walking along the street in the same way this guy does?
5- What would you do if you bumped into him?

Should I stay or should I go?

1- How do you like this song?
2- What is it about?
3- Let´s translate some sentences
a- ¿Me quedo o me voy?
b- ¿Nos tomamos un descanso/ recreo?
c- Tomémonos un descanso / recreo
d- Queremos tomar un descanso
e- Me gustaría tomarme un descanso
f- ¿Lo llamo?
g-¿Le digo a él o a ella?
h- Deberías hacérselo saber cuanto antes
i- Yo que vos me iría
j- ¿Por qué no te quedás?
k- Está con licencia por maternidad.
l- ¿Cómo te ganás la vida?

The logical song

1- Could you please make a list of the adjectives the singer mentions?
2- What is this song about? Do you like it?
3- How would you define yourself?
4- Have you ever heard this song before? Do you know the name of the band that made this song a hit?

What a wonderful world!

1- Which version do you prefer? Why?
2- Do you think music can change the spirit of a song? What about the singers?
3- What is this song about? Can you summarize the main ideas'

4- What´s your opinion? Choose an answer.

a- In my opinion, Version 1 is fantastic

b- In my opinion, Version 1 is horrible

c- In my opinion, Version 1 is beautiful

d- In my opinion, Version 1 is nicer than versión 2.

e- I think version 2 is wonderful

f- I think version 2 is amazing

g- I think version 2 is not very good

h- I think version 2 is better than version 1.

5-Match these lists

1- green               a-world
2- white               b- cry
3- red                   c- hands
4- flowers            d- clouds
5- babies              e- roses
6- think                 f- bloom
7- colors                g- trees
8- wonderful          h- to myself
9- shake                  i- rainbow
10- blue                  j- sky

The 10 Most Important Things Are...



LOVE
The Special Feeling That Makes You Feel All Warm And Wonderful.

RESPECT
Treating Others As Well As You Would Like To Be Treated.

APPRECIATION
To Be Grateful For All The Good Things Life Has To Offer.

HAPPINESS
The Full Enjoyment Of Each Moment. A Smiling Face.

FORGIVENESS
The Ability To Let Things Be Without Anger.

SHARING
The Joy Of Giving Without Thought Of Receiving.

HONESTY
The Quality Of Always Telling The Truth.

INTEGRITY
The Purity Of Doing What's Right,No Matter What.

COMPASSION
The Essence Of Feeling Another's Pain,While Easing Their Hurt.

PEACE
The Reward For Living The 10 Most Important Things.
Author Unknown

1- Do you agree?
2- Are there any other important things that have not been mentioned? What do you think?
3- If you had to put them in order of importance would you keep this ranking?

Nick Vujicic´s story

Let´s reflect on Nick´s comments

http://thebutterflycircus.com/short-film/  (It is a short film- You can take a look and write your own review)

Life, sun and suntan lotion

1- What is this commercial about?
2- Do you like sunbathing?
3- Do you agree with the piece of advice the speaker is giving us?

Thank you for the music!

1- Do you believe music is an important factor in our lives?
2- Do you like singing or dancing?
3- Can you play any musical instruments?
4- What do you think of this song?  Do you agree? Why? Why not?

Roller coasters

1-Have you ever ridden on a roller coaster? Which one? How many times? Where?
2-How do you feel before and after?
3-Have you heard of this one? Could you please give your opinion?

"Everybody needs somebody to love"

1- Have you ever heard of "The Blues Brothers"?
2- What is this song about?
3- Do you agree with this comment:
 " ....Please remember people, that no matter who you are, and what you do to live, thrive and survive, there are still some things that make us all the same. You, me, them, everybody, everybody. Everybody needs somebody..Everybody needs somebody to love" ?

British accent, American accent.....accent!

1- What is the speaker talking about?
2- Do you think accent can hinder communication?

At the restaurant

1- Have you ever watched this show? Do you know the guy´s name?
2- Do you think comedians need to speak to make people laugh?
3- Could you describe this situation? Think of possible dialogues.

What is humor?
Humour or humor (see spelling differences) is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. The term derives from the humoral medicine of the ancient Greeks, which taught that the balance of fluids in the human body, known as humors (Latin: humor, "body fluid"), control human health and emotion.


People of all ages and cultures respond to humour. The majority of people are able to experience humour, i.e., to be amused, to laugh or smile at something funny, and thus they are considered to have a sense of humour. The hypothetical person lacking a sense of humour would likely find the behaviour induced by humour to be inexplicable, strange, or even irrational. Though ultimately decided by personal taste, the extent to which an individual will find something humorous depends upon a host of variables, including geographical location, culture, maturity, level of education, intelligence and context. (Wikipedia)

a) Do you agree with this definition? Why? Why not?
b) What makes you laugh?
c) Could you mention any T.V programmes, cartoons, movies, etc that make you laugh?

"Wonderful world" by Sam Cooke

1- What´s your favorite subject?
2- How many subjects does he mention?
3- He doesn´t know much about anything but he knows something for sure.  What is it?
4- Which language did he study?
5- Why do you think this song is called "Wonderful world"?

Roberto: Better late than never!!!! Thank you!!!!

"Somewhere only we know" by Keane

1- Have you ever heard of this band?
2- If it were the song of a movie what kind of movie would it be?
3- What is he talking about?
4- Can you think of any other words with "where" apart from "somewhere"?
5- Make a list of regular verbs, irregular verbs, verbs in the present tense, continuous tense, present perfect.
6- Write down your opinion about the song (five lines)

"Human behavior" Thank you, Jessica!

1- Please, read the lyrics of this song.

"Human Behavior" by Björk

If you ever get close to a human
And human behaviour
Be ready, be ready to get confused
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
To human behaviour
But yet so, yet so irresistible
And there's no map
and a compass
wouldn't help at all
They're terribly moody
And human behaviour
Then all of a sudden turn happy
But, oh, to get involved in the exchange
Of human emotions
Is ever so, ever so satisfying
Oh oh, and there's no map
Human behaviour, human
Human, human behaviour, human
Human, human behaviour, human
Human behaviour, human
And there's no map
And a compass
Wouldn't help at all
Human behaviour, human, human
Human behaviour, human,
Human behaviour, human,
Human behaviour
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human, human
Human behaviour
Human
There's definitely, definitely, definitely no logic
Human, human, human, human.

2- Do you agree?
3- You can click here to listen to it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDbPYoaAiyc

4- What do you think of the video?

If I were...................

What would you do if you were rich?
                               if you won the lottery?
                               if  you were famous?
                               if you could live 2010 again?
Where would you go if you could travel?
Where would you live if you could choose?

Thank you, Gabriel! To disconnect to connect!

-Do you like watching commercials?
-Do you believe that some commercials can make people think apart from selling them a product?
-What do you think about this commercial?
-Has it ever happened to you?
-Do you think this situation will become worse as time goes by?
-Could you please describe all the situations that are shown?
-Could you choose some characters and write a story?
-What about the message of this commercial?  It is not in English but if it were which one would it be?
-What kind of company is DTAC? Where is it from?

British and American English

British                                     American


Autumn                                      Fall

barrister                                   attorney

beeper,                                     pager beeper

bill (restaurant)                          check

biscuit                                        cookie

block of flats                              apartment building

boot (of car)                               trunk

caravan                                       trailer

chemist's shop                             drugstore

chips                                           French fries

chocolate bar                              candy bar

the cinema                                  the movies

crisps                                         potato chips

crossroads                                  intersection

cupboard                                    closet

driving licence                            driver's license

dummy (for baby)                        pacifier

dustbin                                         ashcan, garbage can, trashcan

dustman                                        garbage collector

engine                                            motor

estate agent                                    realtor

film                                                  movie

flat                                                  apartment

flat tyre                                              flat

ground floor                                      first floor

handbag                                             purse

hight street                                          main street

holiday                                                vacation

jam                                                       jelly

jeans                                                    blue jeans

lift                                                         elevator

lorry                                                       truck

luggage                                                   baggage

mad                                                        crazy

main road                                                highway

 maths                                                     math

mobile (phone)                                        cellphone

motorbike                                                motorcycle

motorway                                                 freeway

pavement                                                 sidewalk

pet hate                                                     pet peeve

petrol                                                        gasoline

 pocket money                                          allowance

post                                                            mail

postbox                                                       mailbox

postcode                                                     zip code

postman                                                       mailman, mail carrier

pub                                                               bar

public toilet                                                    rest room

puncture                                                        flat

railway                                                          railroad

return (ticket)                                                 round-trip

reverse charge                                               call collect

rubber                                                           eraser

rubbish                                                          garbage, trash

rubbish-bin                                                     garbage can, trashcan

shop                                                               store

single (ticket)                                                   one-way

sweets                                                             candy

taxi                                                                   cab

timetable                                                            schedule

tin                                                                       can

toll motorway                                                      turnpike

torch                                                                    flashlight

trousers                                                               pants, trousers

tube (train)                                                            subway

underground (train)                                                subway

van                                                                         truck

wallet                                                                     billfold

wellington boots                                                     rubbers

windscreen                                                             windshield

zip                                                                           zipper

If you want to find out more about these differences you can visit:

http://esl.about.com/od/toeflieltscambridge/a/dif_ambrit.htm

Could you provide some examples to show the meaning of each word?