Would you like to see the Christmas lights in London?

If you want to see the Christmas lights in London, don't miss this opportunity. Get in my car and I'll give you a lift from Piccadilly Circus to Marble Arc. Meanwhile we'll listen to a song we can sing quite well, can't we? By the way, don't panic! Remember people drive on the left here!

Call for Songs

Dear students,

As you can see, I have included a new heading on the left of our blog: Our Favourite Songs in English. By clicking on the 'play' button you will be able to listen to music as you see the blog. Please send comments telling me which are your favourite songs in English and I'll include them in the list as soon as possible.

All I Want for Christmas . . . is You!

Do you want a lot for Christmas? Well, here is a song that perhaps will help you be merry and happy . . .



And here goes the karaoke version for the artists!

My Best Wishes for Christmas!

I Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Today we begin our Christmas holidays. I hope you enjoy yourselves and have lots of fun. Here are some interesting online activities for you to review what we have learned and have a good time:

If you want to review some Christmas vocabulary by joining words and pictures, click here.

If you prefer to review what British people do at Christmas, click here.

Would you prefer something more challenging? Well, do this quiz on how people celebrate Christmas all over the world.

Here you can read and listen to a story about Christmas Day and here you can listen to a song about Santa. Go here if you prefer a story about his helper.

And now that you are an expert on Christmas, why don't you help Santa choose the best presents for some kids here?

Last Christmas . . .

This week we'll celebrate Christmas in our English class. Among other things we'll review verb tenses by singing Last Christmas by Wham. Here is the song with the lyrics for you to rehearse before singing the karaoke version below.

Enjoy yourselves!

-ed Pronunciation (Past Simple)

Do you find it difficult to pronounce regular verbs in past form? If you didn't have enough with the activities we did in class, click here and get further practice.

Past Simple

As you know, these days we have been learning the form and use of the past simple tense in English. In this site you'll find an interesting explanation of it, with links to activities. If you think you need to review the past form of verb 'to be', click here or here.

Still difficult? Well, you can always have a look at this website and read the explanation in Spanish!

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Hi, students! Remember that our obligatory reader for this course is the adapted version of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, published by Burlington Books.

This is a quick post to remind you that you should have it by January 7, 2009. So don't forget to include it in your letter to the Three Kings!

The Start of Something New

Here is one of Consolación's requests, a song from High School Musical. And here goes my request: please follow the lyrics as you see the video and send a comment with:

1. Five verbs in the song in Past Simple.
2. Three verbs in the song in Present Simple.
3. An adjective in the song in comparative form.




And now, it's your turn! Click here and sing along! Enjoy the karaoke!

Who are these people?

Some students have described famous people for you to guess who they are. Read their descriptions and send comments with the possible answers.

1. She is a singer and composer. She has sold more than 200 million albums around the world. She has one of the best and more recognizable voices in the world. She began singing when she was 13 years old, but she reached great fame and international recognition with the song My Heart will Go on in Titanic in 1997. She took part in Eurovision Song Festival with the song Ne partez pas sans moi in 1988 and she won. Her most famous songs are My Heart will Go on, These are the Special Times, Don't Save it All for Christmas Day and Pour que tu m'aimes encore. She has got her own magazine in Canada. Who is she?

By Ismael Halcón Monje (3º D)

2. She is a famous actress in Hollywood. She is tall and thin. She has got f¡green eyes and long straight black hair. She worked in Tomb Raider films. She is married to Brad Pitt. Who is she?

By Mª del Pilar Pacheco Díaz (3º D)

3. She is a famous singer. She is tall and thin. She is attractive. She has got green eyes and short straight fair hair. Her song had a lot of success last summer. Her real name is Katrien Verbeek. Who is she?

By Beatriz Sánchez Monge (3º D)

4. He is a football player. He lives in Los Palacios. His team is Sevilla FC. He is tall and thin and he has got short, black hair. He is very handsome. He can run very fast and he can jump very high. Who is he?

By María Sánchez Guijo (3º D)