BLENDED LEARNING (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Blended Learning link

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1394946

Basic documents to check clicking on

Council of Europe The European Language Portfolio, # / Guía del Estudiante / Programación / PUC / Descargar or EOI SAN ROQUE

Guía para el alumnado de Idiomas


English and Communication Skills
Practise your writing on British Council



'important' synonyms antonyms
'difficult' synonyms antonyms

EXERCISES ON LINKERS REPHRASING - EXERCISES

CONNECTORS CONNECTOR GRAMMAR QUIZZES
ESL CONNECTORS WORSHEET
TIME CONNECTORS CONNECTORS WORKSHEET
CONNECTORS 1 FILL IN THE BLANK TASK CONNECTORS

Vocabulary Brainstorming


ConversationExchange
English and Communication Skills

Discourse markers




Idioms with numbers




Modal Verbs


Spelling and Silent LettersSilent letter words







UNIT 2A friend in need is a friend indeed

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Work in pairs and perform the following role play: Student A is on holidays in Dublin with another friend. He/She meets Tom (Student B) and his friends at Kehoe's. Student A begins the conversation using some of the phrases studied above. Introduce yourself and your friend to Tom. Tom, who is Student B, also introduces himself and his friends. Talk about different topics to break the ice and keep the conversation going for about 5 minutes.

UNIT 4

2. Burning off calories

==Objetivos==

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People today eat way more than they used to - and way more than they need to. This means that they're constantly taking in more calories than their bodies can burn. Unfortunately, lots of us don't realize that we're eating too much because we've become so used to seeing (and eating!) large portions. The price of such overabundance is high. It's common knowledge that people who consistently overeat are likely to become overweight. But they also risk getting a number of medical problems, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, bone and joint problems, breathing and sleeping problems, and even depression. Later in life, people who overeat are at greater risk for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke. SOURCE: http://teenshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/portion_size.html

• Do you agree with the text?
• Why do people eat so much nowadays?
• Do you know people who overeat and are not overweight? Are they healthy?
• How much meat, fish and fruit do you eat per week? A lot or little?
• How many vegetables do you eat every day? A lot or few?
• How often do you eat snacks?

3. Grabbing a bite to eat

Let's talk about your habits when eating out: Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant? Why? Do you have a favourite restaurant? Why? Which is its house speciality? Which of these factors is the most important to you when choosing a restaurant: price, taste, atmosphere or service? How would life be without restaurants? When you order at a restaurant, are your eyes bigger than your stomach? Have you ever had any problem when ordering food at a restaurant e.g. your meat was overdone and you ordered it rare, your meal was cold, your side dish was not the correct one...? What happened? Do you normally go halfers with your friends or with your partner? What do foreigners normally like eating in Spain? Is there anything they dislike?

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When you hear or read the word pub, what springs to mind? 

Which are the main differences between Spanish pubs and pubs in the UK? 

How much do you know about pubs in the UK? 

Try to answer the following questions:

1. Where does the name ‘pub’ come from?

2. How many pubs are there in the UK?

3. How are pubs different from cafés?

4. Why did people drink beer instead of water?

5. What do people do in pubs?

6. Are there different types of pubs?

7. What is binge drinking?
Adapted from: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word-street/british-pub

Interaction

Objetivos

It's speaking time!
Work in pairs and perform the following roles. Before starting the dialogue have a look at the expression below which will be useful to advise and recommend your partner what to do.

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STUDENT A Last night after work you went with your colleagues to grab a bite to eat. It was your friend Paul's birthday and you wanted to treat him. You decided to go to a restaurant where the house speciality is steak tartar. You think it is out of this world. Tell Student B about the dinner, the dishes you ordered, what you drank, what you had for dessert. Recommend him this place. YOU BEGIN THE DIALOGUE.

STUDENT B You have recently become a vegetarian. Think reasons why eating meat is not healthy for the body. Student A is really keen on eating meat, in fact, last night he/she went to a restaurant to eat steak tartar and you can't understand how people can eat raw meat. Advise him/her to change his/her diet. Ask Student A about his/her eating habits and lifestyle.

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HOW TO GIVE ADVICE

You should..., I don't think you should... Why don't you...? What about + -ing ....? How about + -ing...? If I were you, I would....

HOW TO RECOMMEND

I suggest / recommend that... I suggest / recommend + -ing I recommend you to + infinitive

Duolingo
Easy reading


This is the way natives learn English - Phonics Stories


Interaction Clips


British Linguaspectrum


Conversation questions - Sports


Lyrics training
La Mansión del Inglés
As vs Like in comparisons

Tell me passive sentences in Simple Present

1. the documents / print
2. the window / open
3. the shoes / buy
4. the car / wash
5. the litter / throw away
6. the letter / send
7. the book / read / not
8. the songs / sing / not
9. the food / eat / not
10. the shop / close / not

Tell me passive sentences in Simple Past

1. the test / write
2. the table / set
3. the cat / feed
4. the lights / switch on
5. the house / build
6. dinner / serve
7. this computer / sell / not
8. the car / stop / not
9. the tables / clean / not
10. the children / pick up / not

Tell me passive sentences in Present Perfect

1. the postcard / send
2. the pencils / count
3. the door / close
4. the beds / make
5. the mail / write
6. the trees / plant
7. the money / spend
8. the room / book / not
9. the rent / pay / not
10. the people / inform / not

Tell me passive sentences in Future I

1. the exhibition / visit
2. the windows / clean
3. the message / read
4. the thief / arrest
5. the photo / take
6. these songs / sing
7. the sign / see / not
8. a dictionary / use / not
9. credit cards / accept / not
10. the ring / find / not

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Weather Proverbs

British Council Phonemic symbols
Phonetic symbols for English

	Consonants
p	pen, copy, happen
b	back, baby, job
t	tea, tight, button
d	day, ladder, odd
k	key, clock, school
g	get, giggle, ghost
tʃ	church, match, nature
dʒ	judge, age, soldier
f	fat, coffee, rough, photo
v	view, heavy, move
θ	thing, author, path
ð	this, other, smooth
s	soon, cease, sister
z	zero, music, roses, buzz
ʃ	ship, sure, national
ʒ	pleasure, vision
h	hot, whole, ahead
m	more, hammer, sum
n	nice, know, funny, sun
ŋ	ring, anger, thanks, sung
l	light, valley, feel
r	right, wrong, sorry, arrange
j	yet, use, beauty, few
w	wet, one, when, queen
ʔ	(glottal stop) department, football			Vowels
ɪ	kit, bid, hymn, minute
e	dress, bed, head, many
æ	trap, bad
ɒ	lot, odd, wash
ʌ	strut, mud, love, blood
ʊ	foot, good, put
iː	fleece, sea, machine
eɪ	face, day, break
aɪ	price, high, try
ɔɪ	choice, boy
uː	goose, two, blue, group
əʊ	goat, show, no
aʊ	mouth, now
ɪə	near, here, weary
eə	square. fair, various
ɑː	start, father
ɔː	thought, law, north, war
ʊə	poor, jury, cure
ɜː	nurse, stir, learn, refer
ə	about, common, standard
i	happy, radiate. glorious
u	thank you, influence, situation
n̩	suddenly, cotton
l̩	middle, metal
ˈ	(stress mark)

Verbs: to + infinitive or -ing forms

Características de las Tareas y Pruebas Presenciales



A Flatmate note

New Year's Resolutions



Guía del Estudiante / Programación / PUC / Descargar



British Council Explanation of Grammar
'Used to' or 'Would'
Past habit – used to/would/past simple


Topics for the Monologue

• Think of friends who are trustworthy, outgoing and selfish.

• Tell the name of an acquaintance and the name of a close friend.

• Think of a friend who is a shoulder to cry on.

• Do you have friend in high places who have ever helped you?

• Do you remember the names of your school buddies? Do you keep in touch with them or are you out of touch?

• Have you ever described any friends of yours with the following sayings?

1. - His bark is worse than his bite.

2. - Give in an inch and he’ll take a mile.

3. - A leopard can never change its spots.

Past time

- Talk about a time in your childhood when you did something bad and you got away with it.

- Talk about how you got over a disappointment.

- What was the last thing you got rid of? Why? What did you do with it?

Relationships

- Which are the most important factors for a successful relationship?

- Is it difficult to find your Mr / Ms Right nowadays? Why?

- Is a relationship stronger as time passes by?

- Does a couple have to spend all their time together?

What is the most important thing: to love or to be loved?

Unit 2
Are you a happy person?
What is happiness for you? Do you think that happiness lies within you? or does it depend upon other people and external things?
What makes you feel happy? What was the happiest time in your entire life?
What makes you unhappy? What's the most miserable situation you've ever been to?
How can you become happy again when you are sad?




Unit 3

1.1. Spending like there's no tomorrow

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Reflect upon the following questions: Do you spend money like there's no tomorrow or are you good at saving money? What type of things do you waste your money on? Is your mortgage one of your main expenses? Do you shop around when you buy things? Is it risky to lend money to people? Would you lend money to somebody who is broke?

2. Money doesn't grow on trees

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As you know, money doesn't grow on trees. Which are the most common ways of getting money? If you found a wallet full of money, how could you identify the owner? What would you do with it? Do you agree with the fact that parents give children an allowance or pocket money?

3. On errands at the bank

==Objetivos==

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Why do we feel better about having our money in a bank than we do having it under a mattress? Is it just the fact that they pay interest on some of our accounts? Is it because we know that, if we have the cash in our pockets, we'll spend it? Or, is it simply the convenience of being able to write checks and use debit cards rather than carrying cash? Any and all of these may be the answer, particularly with the conveniences of electronic banking today. Now, we don't even have to manually write that check -- we can just swipe a debit card or click the "pay" button on the bank's web site.
SOURCE: http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/banking/bank.htm

• What about you? Why do you feel better about having your money in a bank? Do you trust your bank?
• Which are the positive and negative aspects of banks?
• What do you think of bank charges?
• Which is the process for opening a bank account in your country? Does it need too much red tape?
• What's your opinion of credit cards?
• Which of the following errands are the most common for you to run at the bank?
  - deposit money into your account
  - pay bills
  - withdraw money
  - check your bank statement

CINEMA
Talk about your likes and dislikes in terms of films. Do you like watching films in original version or dubbed? Where do you watch films? Do you have a favourite actor/actress? Is there a film you would like to recommend?

Sports

 Are you a real athlete?

==Objetivos==

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Let's talk about sports! Which sports do you know in English? Do you practise any of them in your free time? How often? When did you start to practise it? Why? Which are the benefits of doing sports? Do you like watching sports on TV? Do you think physical education (PE) is a good subject to be taught at school?

Look at the following list of sports. Match each sport with the necessary equipment to practise it and with the venue or place where it is practised. Write the sport in the space provided in the table below.

SPORTS
Tennis	Volleyball
Swimming	Skating
Cycling	Baseball
Football	Basketball
Golf	Bowling
Ice-hockey	Boxing

SPORT	EQUIPMENT	VENUE
	Racquet, ball, net	Court
	Ball, lane, pins	Bowling alley
	Swimming costume, swimming trunks, goggles	Swimming pool
	Bike, helmet	---
	Ball, club, tee, hole	Golf course
	Skates	---
	Skates, stick	Ice rink
	Ball, goal	Pitch
	Ball, bat, glove, cap	Field
	Ball, net	Court
	Ball, hoop	Court
	Gloves, towel, shorts	Boxing ring

ActividadIn English there are three verbs GO, DO and PLAY which collocate with specific types of sports and activities and are not interchangeable. Look at the table below to understand these collocations:

Go	Do	Play
riding	aerobics	badminton
jogging	gymnastics	table-tennis
hitch-hiking	taekwondo	football
fishing	judo	basketball
sailing	karate	chess
windsurfing	kung-fu	cricket
skiing	ballet	board games
snowboarding	exercise	snooker
swimming	yoga	hockey
dancing	athletics	baseball
skating	archery	rugby
cycling	a crossword puzzle	volleyball
running	tai chi	squash

Objetivos|| Let's speak!
Choose an activity that you took up in the past and you are still doing. Give the following information:

• When you started this activity.
• How long you have been doing it.
• Why you decided to start.
• The benefits and drawbacks of this activity.

||

2. Telling anecdotes

==Objetivos==

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Bungee Jumping	Paragliding	Rock Climbing
What do you think about these extreme sports? Are they exciting or dangerous? Are you an adventurous person? Would you take the risk of practising them? Which is the most dangerous sport you have ever practised?

Unit 4

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How much do you know about environmental issues? Can you give a definition for the following words and expressions? Global warming Greenhouse effect The ozone layer Deforestation Pollution Acid rain Alternative energies For more words related to environmental issues, have a look at this listof words and this list of environment verbs.

Rellenar huecos
Read the following texts about environmental issues and fill in the gaps using words from the chart below. Write the words in the spaces provided:

damage	atmosphere	unleaded	cut	win	aerosol	coal	holes	extinct	poisonous
desert	greenhouse	warming	solar	earth	fertilizers	acid	water	polluted	friendly

Caso práctico
Which environmental problems can you see in these pictures?

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What can we do to tackle the problems? If we took the following measures, it would make a difference:
Write the following solutions under the correct heading:

LITTER	DOG FOULING	POLLUTION

a. Ask people to pick up after their dogs
b. Car-pool
c. Provide more litter bins
d. Walk or cycle to work or school
e. Fine people who don't pay attention to dog fouling
f. Put out bins on the right day
g. Buy hybrid or electric cars
h. Fully close bin lids
i. Move factories out of the city
j. Carry extra dog waste bags
k. Avoid leaving extra bags beside your bin
l. Make people aware of the dangers of not picking up after their dogs


Have a look at the useful language below to provide solutions for problems and the consequent results. It is the language which has been used in the activity above.

HOW TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR PROBLEMS

A useful suggestion would be... This situation could be solved by (-ing)... This situation could be improved if... It would be a good idea if.../ to... It would help if.../ to... Steps / Measures should be taken in order to...

HOW TO PRESENT RESULTS

The effect / result / consequence of...would be... By doing this, we would... If..., the result would be...

3. Doing your bit

==Objetivos==
Look at the pictures and talk with a partner about the environmental problems presented in the pictures, the possible solutions and the expected results. Do you both agree on the given solution?

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Actividad

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Don't forget to be accurate when offering solutions and presenting results. Remember to use the useful language studied in the unit and make conditional sentences or future subordinate clauses when possible!!

Now that you know Edinburgh a bit more, which of the following adjectives would you use to describe this city?

modern	crowded	noisy
ancient	busy	dangerous
interesting	pleasant	quiet
boring	unpleasant	chaotic
exciting	amazing	calm
polluted	breathtaking	stressful
clean	bustling	vibrant

Where would you rather live in the city or in the country? Read the following ideas and say which are more important to you. Are they offered by city life or by country life?

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Privacy and tranquility Feeling closer to nature Growing your own food Clean air and wildlife Unspoiled spaces Slow pace Peaceful lifestyle Low crime rates Better medical facilities Broad scope of culture and entertainment Better means of transport

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Now that you are familiar with the Scottish recycling system, which are the main differences you find when recycling in Spain and in Scotland? If you want to compare it to other European countries, have a look at this article.

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Unit 4. Tema 3
Oral Expression 


Think about the following questions:

• Are there places in your country where you go to enjoy the scenery?
• Are these places usually in the city or in the countryside?
• What types of activities do you do in these locations?

Oral Expression

Think about the following questions:

• What does a meteorologist do?
• Do you watch or listen to weather forecasts?
• Are weather forecasts reliable in your country?

Unit 4. Tema 4. Life, the Universe and Everything else

Para saber más

Discuss the questions below. Remember to support your answers with examples.
What do you think will cause the end of the world, a natural disaster or a disaster caused by humans? Why?
What movies have you seen about the end of the world? Are any of these movies even somewhat believable? Why/why not?
What three things would you do if you knew the world was going to end in one week?


Unit 4. Tema 5


Para saber más

Discuss the questions below. Remember to support your answers with examples.
What do you think will cause the end of the world, a natural disaster or a disaster caused by humans? Why?
What movies have you seen about the end of the world? Are any of these movies even somewhat believable? Why/why not?
What three things would you do if you knew the world was going to end in one week?

. Another gap between the sexes

==Objetivos==

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What do you think about the following questions?

• Do men and women spend their time differently?
• Which hobbies are the most popular with men? and with women?
• What about DIY? Is it a hobby that women take up?
• Look at the list of hobbies and give your opinion - are they male or female hobbies?

Cooking	Jewelry making	Belly dancing	Knitting	Volunteering	Creative writing
Ballroom dancing	Learning a foreign language	Candle making	Food decorating	Swimming	Collecting antiques

Oral task: Volunteering

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After reading the text, answer the following questions giving your opinion: • Do you have any organisations that are similar to VSO in your country? • Why do young people usually decide to volunteer? • Do you think that volunteering is a good way to meet people? Why/ why not? • Do you agree that working as a volunteer can help you to keep fit?

Bloque III. Wales: The Pleasure of leisure

1. What are you keen on?

Objetivos

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Let's reflect upon the following questions: Do you think people have enough free time these days? Do people change their leisure activities as they get older? Do you practise any of the free time activities listed in the grid below? How long have you been practising it? When did you take it up? Is there a hobby that you have recently given up? Why did you stop? Is there a hobby that you would like to try doing? How good are you at doing DIY activities? And, what about arts and crafts?

Free time activities:

Reading	Playing	DIY	Artistic hobbies	Other hobbies
- poetry - novel - a comic - a love story - a detective story - a thriller - a science fiction novel - a magazine	- playing video games - playing board games - playing chess - playing draughts - playing cards - playing dice - doing jigsaw puzzles - betting - gambling	- making models - building - painting - fixing - restoring - hanging wallpaper - sanding - wood working	- photography - painting - drawing - sculpting - pottery - singing - dancing - writing - playing a musical instrument - going to exhibitions - going to cultural events	- gardening - cooking - collecting (stamps, coins...) - sewing - knitting - doing tapestry work - watching TV - listening to music - doing sports - fishing - doing voluntary work - spending time with family - hanging out with friends - going shopping

Adapted from: http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-83176.php

Choose one of the hobbies we have studied above and talk about it using the following useful phrases. The video below will help you organize your speech.

USEFUL PHRASES TO TALK ABOUT YOUR FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

- When I have some spare time, I... - When I get the time, I... - I relax by watching TV - I'm interested in (-ing / noun) - I'm keen on (-ing / noun) - I enjoy/love/like (-ing / noun) - Why do you like your hobby? Because... a. it keeps me fit. b. it gets me out of house. c. I can meet lots of new people. d. it gives me something interesting to do with my time. e. it's not very expensive. Everybody can afford it! f. I'm an outgoing person and I like socialising. g. I enjoy being physically active. - Adjectives to describe hobbies: creative, fascinating, practical, cheap, enjoyable, relaxing, different, unusual, exciting... Adapted from: http://www.english-at-home.com/speaking/talking-about-your-hobbies-in-english/

Possible Interactions

Student A is on holidays in Dublin with another friend. He/She meets Tom (Student B) and his friends at Kehoe’s. Student A begins the conversation using some of the phrases studied. Introduce yourself and your friend to Tom.

Tom, who is Student B, also introduces himself and his friends. Talk about different topics to break the ice and keep the conversation going for about 5 minutes.

At the airport

English and communication skills


Suggesting? Inviting?



It's speaking time!
Work in pairs and perform the following roles. Before starting the dialogue have a look at the expression below which will be useful to advise and recommend your partner what to do.

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STUDENT A Last night after work you went with your colleagues to grab a bite to eat. It was your friend Paul's birthday and you wanted to treat him. You decided to go to a restaurant where the house speciality is steak tartar. You think it is out of this world. Tell Student B about the dinner, the dishes you ordered, what you drank, what you had for dessert. Recommend him this place. YOU BEGIN THE DIALOGUE.

STUDENT B You have recently become a vegetarian. Think reasons why eating meat is not healthy for the body. Student A is really keen on eating meat, in fact, last night he/she went to a restaurant to eat steak tartar and you can't understand how people can eat raw meat. Advise him/her to change his/her diet. Ask Student A about his/her eating habits and lifestyle.

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HOW TO GIVE ADVICE

You should..., I don't think you should... Why don't you...? What about + -ing ....? How about + -ing...? If I were you, I would....

HOW TO RECOMMEND

I suggest / recommend that... I suggest / recommend + -ing I recommend you to + infinitive

Work in pairs.
Ask about someone's job, if possible, ask one of your course mates. You have to find out at least the following information:

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• Job title
• Position held
• Working hours
• Contract or freelance
• Holidays frequency
• Salary

Possible questions: What do you do?

• What is your job?
• What position do you hold?
• How many hours a day do you work?
• Do you work full-time or part-time?
• Do you work under contract or freelance?
• Are you covered by a contract or are you self-employed?
• How often do you get holidays?
• How much money are you paid?
• How much money do you make/earn?
• Do you earn a good salary?

Interacción oral

For this task you will have to answer the questions according to your ideas and experience. Then, in pairs, have a conversation about your answers to these questions:
State Schools / State-subsidised schools / Public Schools

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Did you enjoy your time at school, in general? Why (not)? What did you like best? What did you hate the most? Do you think education in your country is generally of a good standard? How could it be improved? If you were Minister of Education, what’s the first thing you’d do? Were you a good student at school? Do you have any interesting stories from your school days? What’s your best memory? Did you use to play sport at school? Were the facilities good? Have you ever fallen asleep in class? What happened? Do students and children wear uniforms here? Should they? Why (not)? Source: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/conversation-lesson-plan.pdf

dialogue

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Work in pairs. Ask and answer the following questions about movies:

• What movies genres do you like?
• What's your all-time favourite movie?
• Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction movies?
• Are there any movies that you could watch over and over again?
• Are there any types of movies that you dislike?
• Do you like to see movies on the big screen?
• Who's your favourite actor/actress?

Discuss the following questions:

Speaking

• What do you think about film festivals?
• Do you like film festivals?
• Does your country eve have film festivals?
• Can you name some of them?
• Do you know any film festival in the UK?

At the doctor's 

doctor

Work in pairs. Roleplay a conversation at the doctor's. You can start like this:
A. How are you feeling today?
B. Not so good.
A. What is the matter?
B. I have a ...
A. Let me see...
If possible, record yourselves and share it with the rest of the group.

These are questions a doctor might ask us
Opening questions
What seems to be the problem?
How can I help today?
So, I gather you're not feeling well?
What can I do for you, Mr ...?
Symptoms we need to speak about
Where is the pain?
Where does it hurt?
Have you had a temperature?
Have you had a fever?
Do you feel hot and cold?
Any difficulty with eating?
Is it worse after you eat?
These are some of expressions you might say to your doctor when you don't feel well
I feel dreadful.
I've got an awful sore throat.
I'm all bunged up.
I'm a bit under the weather.
I feel a bit achey.
I’m tired all the time.
My stomach hurts.
I have a cold.
I've got a headache.
I ache all over.
My eyes itch.
I sneeze a lot.
I have a fever.
I have a runny nose.
I have chills.
I have a bad cough.
My eyes are teary.
My skin itches.
I have a rash.
I often have nosebleeds.
I am nauseated.
I am dizzy.
My lips are dry.
I’m hoarse.
My throat is sore.


These are some symtoms and its possible treatments:

• Fever: take aspirin
• Stuffy nose: take a decongestant
• Runny nose: take antihistamines
• Cough: use expectorant
• Cold: chicken soup and lots of liquids
• Hoarseness: rest your voice, drink water
• Sore throat: gargle with salt water, suck on throat lozenges
• Nosebleed: squeeze the bridge of the nose with your thumb and finger for about five minutes. Sit with your head back, but don’t lie down.
• Nausea: sip clear liquids or ginger ale
• Heartburn. don’t drink caffeine, tea or alcohol. Take an antacid
• Headache: take aspirin

Objetivos
It's time to speak! Work in pairs and perform the following roles:

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STUDENT A You meet Student A, who is your friend, when you are getting home after doing the shopping. He is walking the dog and you realize that he's not picking up after his dog and, besides, he doesn't carry dog waste bags. When you were approaching him, you saw him putting the rubbish in the container. You can't believe it!! It's 11 in the morning!! You're an eco-friendly person and you are aware of how much the Earth is suffering. Try to convince him of how dangerous his actions can be for the neighbourhood. Offer suggestions to change his habits. YOU BEGIN THE DIALOGUE

STUDENT B It's 11 a.m. You are walking your dog and you have just put your rubbish in the container when you meet Student A, who is your friend. He is trying to convince you to change your habits, but you are fed up because everybody is telling you what to do to help the environment - water, energy, pollution, public transportation... You don't believe in those actions. Ask which would be the results of changing your routine because you can't see them.

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Objetivos

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Imagine it's time to declutter your home and your drawers and a company is giving you money for the following items. Which of them are difficult for you to put in the recycling bin? Why? Make a list writing the most difficult items for you to give away at the top. Compare the list with your partners' and give reasons. Books CDs and DVDs Ink Cartridges Old mobile phones Shoes and Clothes Accesories Gadgets Love letters

desarrollo

You have a friend with a special ability and you think he/she would be the ideal contestant in a talent show.
Write a composition about his/her ability/abilities or talent/s.
The text should have between 175 and 200 words

TASK:

Give information about: his/her physical appearance and personality how long you have known each other, how you met and where

Ayuda y entrega

• You must use varied tenses (present simple, past simple/continuous, present perfect and used to) and vocabulary you have studied in this unit or that belong to this level.
• On this page, you can learn about the order of adjectives.
• Remember to check for punctuation, and try to use connectors to give coherence to the writing. The distribution into paragraphs is also essential, use 3-4 paragraphs.

This is the way you have to name the task and the file you will have to upload on the platform:Surname1_Surname2_Name_EOI_IN3_U1_EE.doc
You can download this template to do this task.

Objetivos

At the bank - Work in pairs and perform the role-play following the instructions you'll find in your card.

STUDENT A You are a bank employee. Student B is your client, who is interested inthese financial products your bank offers. Give him/her information as for loans, credit cards, mortgages and savings accounts. Once he/she has decided the type of product he/she wants, ask him/her personal information concerning profession, housing, car, credits cards and debts. This is the profile you have to fill in.

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STUDENT B You are a bank client. You are interested in finding out information about some financial products like loans, credit cards, mortgages and savings accounts. Usethis sheet to write down the information the bank employee is offering you. Choose your favourite profileand answer Student A's questions about you, your profession, housing, car, credits cards and debts.

SOURCE: http://bogglesworldesl.com/banking_lesson.htm




Have a look at the following useful phrases to ask for information at the museum:

AT THE MUSEUM

How much is it to get in? Is there an admission charge? Would you like an audio-guide? Are there any guided-tours today? Where's the cloakroom? Who's this painting by? This museum has a very good collection of: oil paintings, watercolours, portraits, landscapes and pottery. SOURCE: http://www.speakenglish.co.uk/phrases/museums_and_galleries?lang=es Listen to the sentences.

Objetivos

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Work in pairs. Ask your partner these questions: Have you ever studied art at school? Did you like it? What famous painters do you know? What paintings have been painted by them? Do you have a favourite painting? Why do you like it so much? Watch the video below about the ten most famous paintings of all time. Take it in turns. Stop after each painting and ask questions like the following ones. Use the passive voice in questions and answers whenever possible. - Who painted...? - When was it painted? - How was it painted? - Where is it currently located?

Unit 5
Focus on
Work in pairs and perform the following roles:
Pregunta Verdadero-Falso
Read the following text about how to book tickets at the Marlow theatre and say if the following statements are true or false.
How to book your tickets
Booking tickets is easy and can be done in a number of ways.
By internet: Book online via this website.
By telephone: Tickets can be booked on 01227 787787 with all major debit and credit cards (except American Express).
In person: Our Box Office is situated in our theatre’s main foyer at The Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2AS.
Opening hours: Our Box Office is open for personal bookings Mon–Sat 9am–6pm. When there is a show, we remain open until 30mins after the performance begins. Telephone bookings can be made between Mon–Sat 9am–6pm.
If paying by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to Canterbury City Council.
Group Bookings: To make a booking of 10 or more tickets phone Sylvia Sims, Group Sales Officer, on 01227 862254 or email sylvia.sims@marlowetheatre.com
Reservations: Tickets can be reserved without payment for up to four days, or until seven days prior to the performance, whichever is the soonest. Group bookings of 15+ must be paid for two months prior to the performance.
Booking fees: For bookings made via the internet a 75p per ticket fee applies. The maximum fee charged by phone or in person is £8. Fees are unlimited online. There are no fees for group bookings of 15 tickets or more or for customers with access needs when booking by phone or in person.
A charge of £1 applies if you would like your tickets posted. The Marlowe Friends do not pay postage charges.
Your tickets will arrive within ten working days.
Concessions: Available on selected performances for children under 16yrs, students, disabled customers, the over 60s and unemployed people in receipt of benefits. Customers using our wheelchair spaces can buy tickets at the lowest standard price available. Discounts or concessions are not available on every seat, and are subject to availability. Only one concession or discount can apply.
Premier Seats: Available for most shows, giving you the chance to buy the best seats in the auditorium. Availability is limited, so early booking is advised.
Refunds and exchanges: The Marlowe Theatre does not offer refunds on tickets. However, at the theatre’s discretion, tickets can be exchanged for an alternative performance. A fee of £2.75 per ticket will be charged for this service up to a maximum amount of £27.50 and exchanges can be made up to five days prior to the performance.
Lap seats: The Marlowe Theatre offers a limited amount of free Lap Tickets for children under the age of 18 months. Once these tickets have sold out, patrons must pay the lowest standard priced ticket to admit a child of under 18 months to the auditorium.
Conditions: Tickets are sold subject to the right of The Marlowe Theatre and/or the visiting producer to alter or vary the advertised programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control. Prices are subject to change and alteration.
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at info@marlowetheatre.com
SOURCE: http://www.marlowetheatre.com/page/3338/How-to-book-your-tickets
STUDENT AYou work at the box office of the Marlow Theatre. Student B will ask you some questions about the terms and conditions of booking tickets. Use the information provided in the text above to answer the questions.
You begin the dialogue



STUDENT B
You are interested in buying a ticket for a performance at the Marlow Teatre but you need information. Student A works at the Box Office ask him/her about the following aspects:
- Timetable of the book office
- Booking fees
- Price for children under 16 because you're going with your son
- Possibility of getting a refund or exchanging tickets for an alternative performance

Focus on
Work in pairs and perform the following roles:
STUDENT A
You are on holiday in Cardiff. Have a look at these events and choose one you're interested in. Go to the box office to buy the tickets and ask for information about the performance.

STUDENT BYou work at a box office in Cardiff. Student A gets there to buy a ticket for one of these events and to ask information about the performance. Say sorry because the show he/she is interested in, is sold out. Persuade him/her that he/she should choose a different one.
You beging the dialogue.

Unit 5. Tema 2. Holidays (Booking a flight)

4.1. Booking a flight

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Here you have some phrases which are quite useful when booking and confirming a flight.
Ticket agent's language:

• Good morning/ evening/ afternoon. May I help you? 
• How would you like to fly? Economy/ tourist ? Business? First class?
• What is your destination? 
• Which airline would you like to use?
• We have (number) flights to (destination) weekly; One is a direct flight, another has one (two) stopover(s). You have to transfer at (city).
• Which flight would you like?
• When are you thinking of flying to...? When will you be returning?
• How many passengers will be travelling? Are you travelling alone? How many seats would you like?
• Will this be a single or return ticket? Will this be a round trip or one way?
• That´s the final price, tax included. 
• The price is ...... and ($60) tax on top of that.
• Can I help you with anything else, hotel booking or car rental?
• Could you wait while I check price and availability? 
• There are ... seats available. 
• Shall I book it for you?
• The flight departs at .... and arrives at ...
• You will have to confirm this reservation at least ... hour(s) before departure time.
• How would you like to pay?
• Please, check in at least ... before the departure time.
• Certainly, there is no extra charge.
• May I have your name and flight number, please?
• Alright. Your seat is confirmed, sir/madam.

Customer's language:

• I need a ticket to (city), (country)? / Do you have any flights to ... next ...?
• I'd like to reconfirm my flight, please
• Could you tell me about the flight availability and prices? 
• Does that include airport tax? Are taxes included?
• Is there a discount rate for ... (students) / (retired people)?
• Do you mind if I book that provisionally?
• Could you check availability?
• Can I book that, then? / OK. I'll go with that./ Let's go with the cheaper flight then.
• Which are the departure and arrival times for each of those flights? What are the times of the direct flight?
• Could you check my frequent flyer program mileage?
• I'll call back later to confirm. 
• Not yet. I need to check some other places and then I 'll get back to you.
• Can I pick up my ticket when I check-in?
• How long does the flight take?
• Could I have vegetarian meals?

Voluntary work

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Ask some of your classmates the following questions: Have you ever done any voluntary work? If so, what did you do? If not, would you like to? Why/ Why not?