HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE

Dear students,

I wish you all very Happy Holidays. Make the most of this wonderful time of the year and find time to relax and enjoy together with your family and friends.

See you in January.

Sara

Christmas Homework

WRITING TASK

You just came back from  holidays / You are enjoying your holidays. Write an email to a friend or relative telling him or her about

 the type of holiday

what you are doing/what you did

 other information that you consider relevant

Write your email using approximately 180-200 words.

This task is due on January 13th for the Mondays and Wednesdays group and January 14th for the Tuesdays and Thursdays group. 

Rememebr that you also need to do the handouts that I gave out on our last day of class before the holidays. 

Sara

Listening activity 12/3/2015

Dear students,

This is the link to the audio that we have worked on today in case you need to listen to it again.

Click here

Good night.

Sara

CONVERSATION CLUBS - PRACTICE OF SKILLS DECEMBER 2015

MIÉRCOLES 9 diciembre	JUEVES 10 diciembre	LUNES 14 diciembre	LUNES 21 diciembre
16:00 – 17:00 NIVEL INTERMEDIO Aula 2.11	16:00 – 17:00 NIVEL BÁSICO Aula 2.8	16:00 – 17:00 NIVEL C1 Aula 2.7	16:00 – 17:00 NIVEL AVANZADO Aula 2.7
17:00 – 18:00 NIVEL AVANZADO Aula 2.11	17:00 – 18:00 NIVEL C1 Aula 2.8	17:00 – 18:00 NIVEL BÁSICO Aula 2.7	17:00 – 18:00 NIVEL INTERMEDIO Aula 2.7

PRACTICE OF SKILLS

C1	miércoles y jueves	12:30-13:30	1.8	LISTENING
AVANZADO 2  &  C1	martes	10.30- 11.30 11.30 – 12.30	1.6	LISTENING & SPEAKING
C1	jueves	17:00 - 18:30	1.8	SPEAKING & READING

Used to/get used to/be used to

Link to extra practice

TAKE THE CHALLENGE. -ed endings pronunciation.

Dear all,

 Today I would like to share with you some pratice on a grammar issue that can be challenging for Spanish speakers, the pronunciation of -ed endings. Please have a look at the link below as we will be dealing with it soon.

Sara

Grammar challenge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1413_gramchallenge26/page2.shtml

Extra training on -ed endings pronunciation

Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Final exam

HAVE FUN WITH HOMOPHONES!

Games with homophones .

B2 LISTENING PRACTICE- LINK 2-

Friendship

B2 LISTENING PRACTICE - LINK 1-

Aircruise

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES - NOVEMBER 2015

12 de noviembre INGLÉS Charlamos en el bar. 21h00 café enBocca.

23 de noviembre INGLÉS Charla. How to act like a Wisconsinite por Michael Yunker. 18h00 Salón de actos.

27 de noviembre INGLÉS Cine de animación. UP de de Pete Docter. 17h00 y 19h00 Salón de actos.

TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE A LETTER/EMAIL OF APPLICATION

Writing Part 2 – A job application / covering letter /email.

Register

A job application letter is a formal affair so you should avoid contractions, phrasal
verbs and informal language in general. Don’t be tempted to use words like
“great” or “really”, for example. You will find more examples of this if you read
the post about formal and informal letters and emails.

Job application letters may be written to an individual or to an organisation and it
usually involves applying for a part-time job, vacation work and, in some cases
applying for a study or scholarship opportunity. So, it is evident that the register
must be formal as you are writing to a potential employer or asking a university to
accept you and / or give you a scholarship.

Layout

A. Salutation

Dear Mr / Ms ... , ( and the person’s surname).

The titles above are for married and / or unmarried people. However, sometimes you are not told who you have to write to exactly, and the appropriate greeting would then be:

Dear Sir/ Madam,

B. Opening - Say why you are writing and the job you are applying for. Remember that
you don’t have to introduce yourself. You should also say where and when you saw the
job offer. The second example is particularly useful when you are not told the exact
name of the job.

E.g. I am writing to apply for the post / vacancy / job of… advertised in the local
newspaper (you can also make up the name of the English newspaper or magazine) on
16 June.

Or

E.g. I have seen your advertisement for the post / vacancy / job of… advertised in the
local newspaper on 16 June. I am writing because I would like to apply for the job.

Main paragraph 1 – Mention your age and your qualifications for the job. These
qualifications must be relevant to the job you are applying for. If you don’t have any
specific qualifications, you can make them up in order to successfully carry out the task.
Remember that you might have to lie about your age as well.

E.g. I am eighteen years old and I am a final year secondary school student. I think I
would be suitable for this job because I have an upper-intermediate level of English. I
have successfully passed the Cambridge FCE examination (in June) and I am currently
doing a CAE course. I also completed a course in Emergency First Aid at the Saint
Mary´s Ambulance Service in Canada in 2012. In addition to this, I ...

Or

I am eighteen years old and I am a first year student at the UCM University in Madrid.
I am doing a degree in Psychology. I have a high level of English and I am currently
doing a CAE course. I will be taking the official exam next June. In addition, I speak
Chinese and I have successfully passed the HSK certificate, which is equivalent to the
Cambridge FCE diploma. Moreover, I hold a driver´s license.

Main paragraph 2 – Mention relevant experience related to the job you are applying
for. Include two or three examples of your work experience and the length of time you
spent doing those jobs. If you are doing the CAE exam, you can expand on this by
mentioning other personal experience gained by doing these jobs.

E.g. I think I would be suitable for the job as I have relevant experience. My most
relevant work experience was last summer when I ...(Write about your experience giving
examples in 2-3 sentences - make it up).

Or

E.g. As you will see from my CV, I have some relevant experience as I .../ owing to the
fact that I have worked as a ... (write about your experience giving examples in 2-3
sentences - make it up).

Main paragraph 3 – Mention relevant information about yourself which can include
your personal qualities and skills that you consider useful for the job.

E.g. Regarding / With reference to my character / personal qualities, I am very
enthusiastic, hard-working and responsible. Furthermore, I am also ...

Or

E.g. As for other personal qualities which might be useful for the job, I am very
enthusiastic...

Or

E.g. In addition to my qualifications and experience, I am very enthusiastic...

Closing – Ask your potential employer to consider your application and if relevant,
mention that you have attached your C.V and that you are willing to attend an interview.

E.g. I attach a full CV, and if you require any further information, I would be happy to
provide it. I would also be happy if you could... (ask for relevant info and/or ask
relevant questions if the task tells to do so). I am available for an interview at any time
convenient to you.

Or

E.g. I am sure I will make a success of this job, and I hope you will consider my
application favourably. I have enclosed my CV for your attention. I would also be glad
to attend an interview at any time convenient to you.

Closing formula - Be very polite and offer your farewell accordingly depending on
your salutation.

E.g. Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely,

Signature - Sign your name and include your surname.

Source: http://mannysfce-cae.blogspot.com.es/2013/01/writing-part-2-job-application-covering.html

EXTRA PRACTICE OF LISTENING/ SPEAKING SKILLS - November 2015

Dear students,

The school offers its students the possibility to have extra listening practice at no extra cost. Besides, you can also attend a special speaking workshop that will take place this coming Monday, November 2nd, from 5-6 pm. 

If you are interested in any of these activities, please register at the check in office. Don´t wait too long because the groups are limited. 

AVANZADO  &  C1	miércoles y jueves	12:30-13:30	1.8	LISTENING
AVANZADO 2  &  C1	martes	10.30- 11.30 11.30 – 12.30	1.6	LISTENING