20 May 2015

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!




Look at what I got from some of my CALC students. I really appreciate the hours they dedicated to English learning and wish them all good luck in the exam!! I am the one who should be really grateful for their hard work and dedication!! These are the moments that make me feel proud of being a teacher!!!

Thank you all!!

9 May 2015

SOME TIPS FOR THE ORAL EXAM

The oral exam is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to communicate. Take good advantage of it and make an amazing impression!!

Before the exam try working with classmates or practising in front of a mirror. It will help you to evaluate yourself and gain self-confidence. If you find yourself anxious, take several deep breaths to relax and don't talk about the test to other students just before entering the room. Remember that their anxiety can be contagious!! You can use this online voice recorder to practise at home in advance.

When taking the exam do not forget to correct yourself if you make any mistakes and always keep eye contact with your partner. Finally, remind yourself that you are well-prepared and are going to do well.


I have added a couple of documents with useful phrases and expressions that you can use if you want to have some extra practice with a classmate or with yourself. I hope they help you improve your oral skills. Good luck!! Just don´t panic!!


and just in case you might find it interesting to work harder on your monologues and how to structure them, click here to find some useful tips.

15 Mar 2015

FIRST TERM EXAM DATES

My intensive course students know that exam time is coming. Here are the dates!! Don´t forget to write your name on the oral exam list in class, as usual. Good luck, everyone!!

Group
Time
Listening + Reading
Writing+ Speaking
Speaking


2º Intermedio
Intensivo


10:00
Wednesday
25 March
Thursday
26 March
Friday
27 March

10 Feb 2015

LEARNING THE PARTS OF THE BODY AND HAVING LOTS OF FUN


We had a great time learning the parts of the body in class. Here are some pictures of the activity!! My INTENSIVE COURSE students are doing a great job!! Can you see how concentrated they are??










4 Feb 2015

WELCOME TO A NEW COURSE!!

I would like to give a warm welcome to all my INTENSIVE course students. They are joining the course: INTERMEDIO 2 and heading to CERTIFICACIÓN exams!! How brave!!

Here is the document we discussed in class - just in case you couldn´t come - and in the presentation below students will find very useful information about the course. I do hope they enjoy the course as much as my other intermediate students are doing at the moment. Don´t forget that you can use the blog to catch up and get in touch with our small learning community.

See you all in class!!

30 Jan 2015

OUR COOK BOOK

Here is the Cook Book I have designed with all the recipes my CALC students have sent me by email. Thanks to all of them for their hard work. I will definitely try some of the dishes!! What about you? Would you like to become chefs for just one day? Please, let me know if you do. Send me the pictures of your wonderful recipes!! I´ll be looking forward to them.