Homework 19th December 2012

What a amusing last day class!! Today we were playing a quiz related with Christmas... The atmosphere was relaxed and I think we enjoyed a lot. About homework... I think this time it will be better to click in the Teacher's blog to find the homework, because there is a link and other stuffs. For the next year, dates between 9th and 16th will be used for the speaking exams. The topics will be the same as we have heard in class from our classmates. The regular lessons will start on the 21st of January. Have a nice Christmas holidays!! Enjoy with your family or with friends!! I'll try to type something!!

Santander absorbs Banesto and Banif and shuts branches

Continue reading the main story

Banco Santander is to absorb two Spanish banks, Banesto and Banif, closing 700 branches in the process.

Santander has more than 14,000 branches in 12 countries

It owns 90% of Banesto and will buy out the minority shareholders with Santander shares at a 25% premium. It already owns all of Banif.

The three banks have 4,664 branches in Spain between them. All the remaining branches will be branded as Santander.

Santander predicted that the merger would save it 520m euros ($684m; £422m) a year in three years' time.

It said that the merger was part of the restructuring of the Spanish financial system.

Santander did not say how many jobs would go, but said job cuts would be implemented gradually through transfers around the group, natural turnover and voluntary redundancy.

It added that the proportion of Spanish bank branches owned by the group would increase by 2015 despite the closures, because other banks were also cutting back their networks.

Santander said the total number of bank branches in Spain was expected to fall to 30,000 by the end of 2015, down from 46,000 in 2008

This piece of news belongs to BBC.CO.UK

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20754294

New words:

shuts = cerrar           shareholders = accionista        remaining = restantes

to absorb = absorver         merger = fusión        turnover =  sustitutos

buy out = comprar el total      redundancy =  cese

Homework 17th December 2012

Hi to everyone! I would like to apologize myself because I'm being a bit lazy with the blog those last days. There is always an excuse, and to be very busy studing for a public examination as a Physical Education teacher  is mine, and that is why I temporally abandoned the blog. Don't worry, I will be here at least this year, I need only a couple of days to organize myself.
Bearing in mind, I think I didn't tell you nothing at all about the last Workshop day... I got a private lesson!! I was in a state of shock!! After our crowded lessons, I had our teacher only for me... I was following her lesson script about "The King's Speech".

We were speaking about the problems that you can find in front of a audience. We also spoke about which advice I'd given to somebody who had this kind of problems (stammer = tartamudear, gabble = farfullar, be blocked = bloquearse). And more other questions were done by her. I think I know the theory, but I need some more practice...
          Coming back to the aim of this article, for the next Wednesday there is no homework.
What have we made today?
First of all, we were through an intensive passive grammar lesson (which I urgently needed), and after this exhausting content... we listened a speech about "Stereotypes"... and guess what? Our teacher was examinated by our class. She got about 3-4 minutes, time which was used by her to write on the blackboard a diagram with the most relevant vocabulary and main ideas related with the topic. After this speech about "Genetics", the class gave their assessment. It was to be expected the good mark, and as we guess... she pass the speaking test!!.
For those who only want to know if there is a homework for Wednesday --> There is no homework at all!! See you tomorrow!!

Homework 12th December 2012

What an odd date!! Thank goodness we are alive or maybe in 5 minutes all will be dust... but I think Mayas were wrong... We will see in a while!
Today we were speaking about the importance of practical knowledge and how some subjects or careers are too much theoretical. Afterwards we listened to nine people who explained how satisfied were about their studies and how they used in their lives. Later some of our partners gave us a pair of speeches related with "Working world" and "Stereotypes". The level is rising everytime...
       Moving us to the next homework, we should look for page 55 (Student's book) where we must do exercises 1,2 and 3. In our December's booklet, there is a listening about "Witness of the prosecution" which will be upload in the teacher's blog and finally, from Workbook, in module 5, page 35, exercises 7,8 and 9 but these ones should be checked by yourself (look at the keys). I think that's all. Whether I'll see you in the workshop today or I'll see you on Monday. Have a nice weekend!!

Christmas Carol show!

Hi! Although I told you something in class, I'd like to describe without any kind of pressure. This time was my third time, and I loved!. This theater is located in a Private School lecture hall (Cardenal Spinola School), the atmosphere is quite familiar. You feel like you were a child once more time... Although the company members are amateurs, and some actors were children I found them superb! Specially three of four characters.  Hundreds of jokes were told, some of them in spanish and this pantomime is as well a musical. With the exception of the second year, I could understand quite a lot of the play, but maybe because I knew the plot, however I haven't expected to understand everyword. To be part of the audience means to be part of the play, you can sing, boo the badies or cheer the goodies, and in some cases even dance (from your seat).

         As a pantomime, Madrid Players follow the tale plot, but taking some liberties. Currently jokes or famous people have a place in this play, for example, this year Isabel Pantoja, Mario Vaquerizo, Alaska, and some others were in the play. Last year Lady Gaga was the star. Maybe you are wondering how they can mix all of this... After my first visit I thought I was hooked and as I can see... it is true! I strongly recommend you visit this amateur group. They always play around december in this school but you can follow them in their blog and website. Right now, I'm counting the days for the next play... Which tale will be? Who knows?... Will be you there?

Vocabulary Module 2. Mixed Emotions

Hi classmates! Here you are some vocabulary from unit 2. I hope it'll be useful!! See you around!

T2 vocabulary mixed_emotions from Isidoro Interino JCCM Educación

Homework, 5th December 2012

I'm sorry for the delay! I got really busy. Today in class we made some exercises from the booklet about News Reports and we listened "The Life of Thatcher" from the booklet as well. For the next Monday, our homework will be exercises 3 & 4 from pages 48-49, moreover a New Report writing (120-150 words).
Pay attention, a REPORT should include:
  * Passive forms    * Indirect speech   * Headlines    * Facts   * Figures    * To inform    
 * be objective    * Scientific       * Formal language       * Specific vocabulary included    
           But don't worry, you'll have an extra day in order to finish this last task properly. Have a nice weekend!!

ATTENTION              PLEASE, ATTENTION           PLEASE, more homework:
I've already seen more homework than we were told. I'm talking about the exercises about collocations (december's booklet, pages related with  "Study and learning", for mor info CLICK HERE.

Homework 3rd December 2012

Almost all that we did today was checking exercises and a crowded fire-drill, which I hope never become real. For tomorrow 5th December there isn't any homework. See you around!!

Wasssabi. Annoying Orange

Hi classmates and friends. I thought that we need some leisure time in our learning english blog, and that is why I've decided to add some funny videos. I'll try to choose the easiest and the funniest. Enjoy it!!

Homework 26th November 2012

ATTENTION -   NEXT WEDNESDAY WILL BE FREE  -      ATTENTION
ATTENTION PLEASE  - THE NEXT CLASS WILL BE MONDAY THE 3rd - ATTENTION

What have we made today?
First of all, we made a surprise text, I think we should be used to... after 2 lessons, surprise!! Later we went on with our booklet,  we learnt about the Thanksgiving day and Wendolin helped us with her personal experience and her amusing company. Today was her last day.

What should we do for the next day?  (Monday the 3rd December 2012)
One more time, we will use our booklet.

Pages 6-7. At the airport (listening activity, the link is up to the right)
Page 8. Reality TV
Page 12. Health and illness (all exercises) A+B+C+Exercises
Page 16. For and Against Essay
                                                         HOMEWORK FROM  ENCARNI'S BLOG
         I think we will spend about the whole time of the class doing these exercises... Organise your time and enjoy this long weekend!! By the way, if you are wondering about the possible date for the exam... it will be after Christmas (speaking test).

Christmas Carol Audiobook

I don't know if you are interested in the next play of Madrid Players... Christmas Caros,  It is playing from the 7th until 9th. For those who have still not heard about the play... I give you a chance to learn about with this with an audiobook... and maybe you'll get interested.. Don't worry  if you don't like, because there are lot of them... you only need time to surf on youtube!!

         If your hesitating time has ended and you want to come, click here to get your Ticket Reservation

Fractions. Mr Duey.

Do you like maths? I love them! But in case you don't, give a chance and take a look of this video-song. As a teacher in primary school, I had to be responsible of a class and that meant that I had taught language and mats... and after an english course in which we learnt some english resources in primary school I found out this marvellous song. Later I'll upload other great hit from Mr Duey, but at the moment... enjoy this rap!! ACTION!!

Lyrics:

By Daniel Joseph Duey

Fractions

Chorus

I’ll teach how to get rid of an improper fraction

Teach you how to get a percentage from a fraction

I’ll teach you everything you need to know about fractions

Fractions, what’s that? Lights, camera, action

I’ll teach you everything you need to know about fractions

Fractions, everything you need to know I’ll rap

I’ll teach you how to get rid of an improper fraction

Fractions, what’s that? Lights, camera, action

Verse 1

Fractions, if it’s improper you have to change it into a mixed

number, I’ll be the one to explain it. Improper is when the top

number is bigger than the bottom so when you take the bottom fit

it into the top one. So say that the bottom is 3 and the top can be

17. How many times does 3 fit in between? Well let’s see, that’s

5 take the 5 write it down big on the line. With the 2 left over from

the 17 you must now put that 2 on top of the 3 and, wow, the

mixed number is found. It’s that easy, listen to the song and you

believe me, put your own numbers in the place of what I’m

teaching.

Chorus

I’ll teach how to get rid of an improper fraction

Teach you how to get a percentage from a fraction

I’ll teach you everything you need to know about fractions

Fractions, what’s that? Lights, camera, action

I’ll teach you everything you need to know about fractions

Fractions, everything you need to know I’ll rap

I’ll teach you how to get rid of an improper fraction

Fractions, what’s that? Lights, camera, action

Verse 2

Fractions, I bet you wonder how to get a percentage, divide the

top by the bottom number. For example, 5 over 10. 10 can’t go

into 5 so add a zero to the 5 and begin. Because 10 can go into

to 50 just fine, but you need a decimal point before the number of

times. So I, I guess we’re left with ‘.5’. Now take the point by the

5, move it 2 to the right and what you have is 50 so it’s 50

percent. When Mr. Duey takes you through it then it all makes

sense. It’s that easy, listen to the song and you believe me, put

your own numbers in the place of what I’m teaching.

Fractions

Take the top number divide it by the bottom number.

What’s that? Take the top number divide it by the bottom number

Difficulty: ***
New words:
get rid of = deshacerse de      improper = impropias    top number = numerador
 bottom = fondo, en este caso, denominador  

3rd Workshop BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY

In our very private class (only three people), our teacher suggested the topic about Black Friday and about celebrating Christmas in the ordinary schools. I attached the pictures of the sheets given by Encarni. This time I don't add any vocabulay because we were speaking about the readings and there wasn't any diagram.

        Please, if you are interested about coming next Thursday... pay attention because our teacher will be in Germany. And that means that we will be free. Have a nice weekend!!

Homework 21st November 2012

What have we made today?
We start with a video-listening activity. If you weren't in class, don't worry, you can do it. It is the new booklet. ELS VIDEO QUIZ: GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.
Our teacher recommend us this address to workout our listening. It also includes transcrips and related activities.
Moreover, we did the reading activity "SUDOKU MIND GAMES" (in the booklet too). Afterwards we listened the speech about love and feelings followed by a bizarre election of our class representative (delegates). Finally, we did and checked exercised 1,2 and 3 from page 44 Student's Book.

What should we do for next Monday?
A leaflet, about 160 words length. More info in page 44, exercise 4 (follow the tips given in exercise 3).  Next Wednesday 28th our teacher will be absent.

Homework 19th November 2012

What have we made today?
First of all, we checked the exercise from the new booklet and from page 41, Student's book. We watched a VIDEO

and filled the gaps of the page CELEBRITIES: PLASTIC SURGERY (on the new booklet). We checked and the keys were:
1.- Barbei doll      2.- ten    3.- one     4.- comedian   5.- eyelids (párpados)   6.- fashion police
7.- apologies   8.- upper lip    9.- bright blond   10.- lion woman    11.- 4 million    12.- win back
13.- black    14.- white

We made and checked the following exercise (multiple choice). Keys:

1	b
2	c
3	b
4	a
5	a
6	c
7	c
8	b
9	c
10	b
11	c
12	c
13	a
14	b
15	b
16	a
17	b
18	b
19	c
20	a

Today, Maribel and Óscar spoke about travelling. After that, Toby worked with some questions related with health (some of them are under the exercise I told before).

What should we do for the next day?
No exercises, feel you free to study all what you want. By the way, next Wednesday 28th November Encarni won't be in class, but she threatened us telling that we will work more even that if we were in class (joke!). See you around!!
PAY ATTENTION --> I saw on the blog that we should do homework from the booklet: "Toodler bitten by snake" and the Grammar Practice. I got this information HERE.

Girl you'll be a woman soon. Neil Diamond.

A classic works always. How many times have you heard this song alone in a loud way? If not, try it. Better late than never... It was played in Pulp Fiction and although it was well known before this, after this soundtrack was even more popular!

                                                "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon"

Girl, you'll be a woman... soon

I love you so much, can't count all the ways
I've died for you girl and all they can say is
"He's not your kind"
They never get tired of putting me down
And I'll never know when I come around
What I'm gonna find
Don't let them make up your mind.
Don't you know...

Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Soon, you'll need a man

I've been misunderstood for all of my life
But what they're saying girl it cuts like a knife
"The boy's no good"
Well I've finally found what I'm a looking for
But if they get their chance they'll end it for sure
Surely would
Baby I've done all I could
Now it's up to you...

Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Soon, you'll need a man

Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Soon but soon, you'll need a man

Difficulty: 0

New words: None

2sd Workshop day. VIOLENCE & GUNS

         Hi everybody one more time! Today was the second day which we took part on this speaking workshop. This time, there were more people and also classmates from other groups.
          We spoke about different kind of violence. I'll type some of the main vocabulary. We worked one more time in groups of three.

--> Gun licence , weapons, bulling, threaten people, illegal possession, restraining order (orden de alejamiento), terrorism, prevention, domestic violence (related specifically against women), molestor / child molesting (acoso a menores), regulation on, stalker/stalking (acosador, intimidación), shooting accuracy (puntería), amendment (enmienda)

And maybe you'll feel like to read the same readings as we did... don't worry, here you are!!

Homework 14th November

General Strike, 14th November 2012 + Homework

As an unemployed teacher I can ignore the current situation. Although I don't work, I have other possibilities in order to protest like not going to class, avoid buying (or at least buy in local market), and some other ...

Here you are a related article:
EL PAIS IN ENGLISH

BBC UK NEWS (with attached video)
Some related vocabulary:

Strike	Huelga
General strike	Huelga general
go on strike	ir a la huelga
to be on strike	estar de huelga
piket	piquete
Department of health	Sanidad
Education	Educación
Transport	Transportes
Industry	Industria
syndicate	Sindicato
labor union, trade union
Government	Gobierno
Vandalism, hooliganism	Vandalismo
burnt container	contenedores quemados
commerce	comercio
broken glass	cristales rotos
to negotiate	pactar

      If someone of you want to write a reply in order to inform the other classmate, feel you free to send the information to my email or just reply this post. I'll probably go to the workshop on Thursday!

By the way, for those who didn't come and would like to do the homework, take a look of this link from Encarni's blog:
HOMEWORK FOR NEXT MONDAY

Homework 12th of November of 2012

What have we made today?
After a non-stop contest about grammar (time in which I was abducted to other planet by some aliens, I was lost), we checked the exercise from the booklet. We made a easy listening from unit 3 and after that we met Wendollin, a charming native US speaker that in her 20's is in a foreign country overseas and working in the "Ortega y Gasset Foundation". The topic brough by Encarni for today was the Election in US. This was not the video, anyway I think it could help:

Wendollin comes from NY, Manhattan, but she studies in Chicago. She introduces briefly and we asked her some questions about her life in Toledo and overseas. Later, Encarni went on with the explanation of the Election process whilst Wendollin commented and added some information and personal expeciencies. She will come back and maybe she will speak about Thanksgiving's day. 

What should we do for the next day?
First of all, although Wednesday will be the day of the general strike, Encarni will participate, but in a Japanese way. That means that on Wednesday 14th November, it will be open for those who want to have lesson. Personally I'm not really sure whether I'll go or I'll stay home, anyway I still have enough time to think about... Moving back to the aim of this section, the homework for Wednesday is in our Booklet, "Speaking Mandarin reading task". Exercises a and b.

Everyday I love you less and less. Kaiser Chief.

Super song with a super rhythm! And the video rocks a lot! At least for me! If you want to charge your energy... play this song!! And you'll be ready for do whatever you want!

                                         "Everyday I Love You Less And Less"

Everyday I love you less and less
It's clear to see that you've become obsessed
I've got to get this message to the press
That everyday I love you less and less
And everyday I love you less and less
I've got to get this feeling off my chest
The Doctor says all I needs pills and rest
Since everyday I love you less and less
And less and less,
I know, I feel it in my bones
I'm sick, I'm tired of staying in control
Oh yes, I feel a rat upon a wheel
I've got to know what's not and what is real
Oh yes I'm stressed, I'm sorry I digressed
Impressed you're dressed to SOS
Oh, and my parents love me
Oh, and my girlfriend loves me
Everyday I love you less and less
I can't believe once you and me did sex
It makes me sick to think of you undressed
Since everyday I love you less and less
And everyday I love you less and less
You're turning into something I detest
And everybody says that your a mess
Since everyday I love you less and less
And less, and less
I know, I feel it in my bones
I'm sick, I'm tired of staying in control
Oh yes, I feel a rat upon a wheel
I've got to know what's not and what is real
Oh yes I'm stressed, I'm sorry I digressed
Impressed you're dressed to SOS
Oh, and my parents love me
Oh, and my girlfriend loves me
Oh, they keep photos of me
Oh, that's enough love for me
Oh, and my parents love me
Oh, and my girlfriend loves me
Oh, they keep photos of me
Oh, that's enough love for me

Difficulty: *

New words:

digressed = divagar     

1st day Speaking Workshop, 8th November (Nobel Prize Award)

Although the rain and the schedule didn't help too much, we were in the classroom waiting for Encarni. We discussed about the Nobel Price Award given to the EU. We worked in pairs or in group of three (we were only five people!). Encarni gave us some advices in order to prepare in a fast way a global scheme in order to be success in the speaking test (using diagrams). Finally, we lernt some related vocabulary:

NATO = OTAN           UN = ONU         PM = Prime minister    MP = Members of Parliament

Trafficking = traficar con armas o personas       Agreement on = acuerdo

Summit = conferencia        to solve conflicts           Diplomatic actions

to fight for human rights                Ambassador = Diplomático = Country Repressentative

Lobby = group of people (with power) who is very important       compassionate = solidario

Pressure group = grupo de presión, como el 15-M        Foreign policy = Política exterior

Join us! Sharing information could be interesting...

Wellcome to everybody! First of all I'd like to explain some basic instructions for those who never used DROPBOX before. 

           You have 2 options, whether you have only a web account, or you can have the dropbox installed in your laptop/PC moreover the web account. What is better? It's up to you. 

FIRST OPTION: The web account it works ok, but it is a slower system to donwload/upload files (just a file each time).  With this option you'll have access been online. After log in in your account, you can upload or download files. Please, pay attention and don't erase any file! Add all what you think could be interesting for the group!

SECOND OPTION: You have the same web possibilities that I said before on the first option, moreover with the dropbox program, you'll have a icon on your dashboard which will allow you to copy or paste as much files or folders as you wish at once. The icon is on the left of your laptop's clock, (a blue box). After you accept the invitation, it probably will last some hours until all the files get uploaded (be patient! and it will change from blue to green). And if you have any question, no hesitate and ask for more information.

To join the folder in dropbox or just make a question, send an email to this address:

                                isidorocandel1112@gmail.com

Homework 7th November 2012

What have we made today? 
Today we began with some applications from Apple:

E-magazzines: "Think in English"   //  "Hot English"   (price: among 4-5 euros)
Apps for Iphone  (and maybe for Android)

1.- Speaking Pal     2.- Cool Speech       3.- Audiobooks

We had a surprise! A unexpected test from unit 1 and 2, moreover we made a listening in which we had to complete the gaps. Afterwards we checked the reading activity "Freedom of Expression" from the booklet. Finally, our classmate Cristina made her speech about "Language".


What should we do for the next day?
For Monday 12th our homework is in the seventh page of the booklet (letters/Emails giving news), exercises 3,4 and 5.
By the way, tomorrow will start the speaking workshop. Classroom 8, from 14:50 to 15:50. Unless you'll be there, have a nice weekend!!

P.S. If you want to join us  (Dropbox), send an email to isidorocandel1112@gmail.com , please type  "EOI" on the email subject. I'll write further information about the instructions to share information

I just can't get enough. Depeche Mode / The Black Eyed Peas.

How many times have you feel like this? A perfect song for these moments in which you are having fun! Here you have the old and the new version.. Enjoy it!

Lyrics:

Songwriters: CLARKE, VINCE

When I'm with you baby, I go out of my head

And I just can't get enough, I just can't get enough

All the things you do to me and everything you said

And I just can't get enough, I just can't get enough

We slip and slide as we fall in love

And I just can't seem to get enough of

We walk together, we're walking down the street

And I just can't get enough, I just can't get enough

Every time I think of you I know we have to meet

And I just can't get enough, I just can't get enough

It's getting hotter, it's a burning love

And I just can't seem to get enough of

I just can’t get enough x16

And when it rains, you're shining down for me

And I just can't get enough, I just can't get enough

Just like a rainbow you know you set me free

And I just can't get enough, I just can't get enough

You're like an angel and you give me your love

And I just can't seem to get enough

I just can’t get enough

Repeat to end

Difficulty:  0
New words:   none

Boy I think about it every night and day

I'm addicted wanna jump inside your love

I wouldn't wanna have it any other way

I'm addicted and I just can't get enough

I just can't get enough

I just can't get enough

I just can't get enough

I just can't get enough

Honey got a sexy all steamin

She givin hotness a new meanin

Perfection mama you gleamin

Inception you got a brother dreamin dreamin

Damn baby I'm feignin

I'm trynna holler at you, I'm screamin

Let me love you down this evenin

Love you love you ya you know you are my demon

Girl we could form a team and

I could be the king you could be the queen and

My mind's dirty and it don't need cleanin

I love you long time so you know the meanin

Oh baby I can't come down so please come help me out

You got me feelin high and I can't step off the cloud

And I just can't get enough

Boy I think about it every night and day

I'm addicted wanna jump inside your love

I wouldn't wanna have it any other way

I'm addicted and I just can't get enough

I just can't get enough

I just can't get enough

I just can't get enough

I just can't get enough

[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/black_eyed_peas/just_cant_get_enough.html ]

Honey got me runnin like I'm flow joe

Signs her name on my heart with an X-O

Love's so sweet got me vexed oh

I wanna wish it right back like presto, yes

Meantime I wait for the next time

She come around 'fore I toast to the best time

We all the while back and forth on the text line

She got me fishin for her love I confess I'm

Somethin bout her smile and that combo

Got me high and I ain't comin down yo

My heart's pumpin out louder than electro

She got me feelin like Mr. Roboto

Oh baby I can't come down so please come help me out

You got me feelin high and I can't step off the cloud

And I just can't get enough

Boy I think about it every night and day

I'm addicted wanna jump inside your love

I wouldn't wanna have it any other way

I'm addicted and I just can't get enough

*This is mega switch up*

I just can't

Not

Sunk in your bed rock

Caught

Up in your love shock

Knocked

Out by your cold shot

I'm stuck in your head li-

Can't get out won't when

Makin me feign, give it to me

I want it all, know what I mean

Your love is a dose of ecstasy

Addicted

I can't get

Away from

You

Afflicted

I need it

I'm missin

I want your lovin right next to me

And I can't

Erase ya out of my memory

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/black_eyed_peas/#share

Difficulty:  **
New words:
steaming = humeante, furioso     gleaming = reluciente    Inception = comienzo, inicio
feigning= fingiendo, simulando    holler = gritar    demon = demonio    vexed = controvertido
presto = "como por arte de magia"   bout = golpeó, combatió,...

Ordinary world. Duran Duran.

A relaxing song from the  90's. I've heard thousands of times and I still do it!

                                                         
                                                         "Ordinary World"

Came in from a rainy Thursday
On the avenue
Thought I heard you talking softly

I turned on the lights, the TV
And the radio
Still I can't escape the ghost of you

What has happened to it all?
Crazy, some are saying
Where is the life that I recognize?
Gone away

But I won't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world
Somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world
I will learn to survive

Passion or coincidence
Once prompted you to say
"Pride will tear us both apart"
Well now pride's gone out the window
Cross the rooftops
Run away
Left me in the vacuum of my heart

What is happening to me?
Crazy, some'd say
Where is my friend when I need you most?
Gone away

But I won't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world
Somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world
I will learn to survive

Papers in the roadside
Tell of suffering and greed
Here today, forgot tomorrow
Ooh, here besides the news
Of holy war and holy need
Ours is just a little sorrowed talk

And I don't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world
Somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world
I will learn to survive

Every one
Is my world, I will learn to survive
Any one
Is my world, I will learn to survive
Any one
Is my world
Every one
Is my world

Difficulty: *

New words: 

prompted: apunté      tear apart: destrozarlo todo       rooftop: tejado    vacuum: vacío

greed: avaricia, gula    holy: santo, bendito          sorrowed: penosa, disgustada

Homework 5th November 2012

What have we made today?
First of all, we watch a video once about Guy Fawkes and the failed attempt to blow up the Hauses of Parliament in 1605. For further information click here:
http://www.h2g2.com/approved_entry/A199488
http://www.h2g2.com/approved_entry/A201646
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/guy.html
We watch a related presentation and we did some homework from a photocopy.
http://materialforstudentsateoihellin.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/na2-guy-fawkes-night.html
Today was the day in which some of us started with the speaking activity. The common topic was Globalization. Encarni remind us the main points that will be assess:

I.- Pronunciation + Rhythm    (3 points)                                    (total = 12 points)
II.- Grammar (4 points)
III.- Vocabulary (3 points)
IV.- Cohesion, coherence, use of connectors. The way you organize your ideas (2 points)


What should  we do for the next Wednesday?
Nothing but, the writing activity that I mentinoned in my last post
http://eoitoledob22.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/homework-31st-october-2012.html
By the way, we didn't check the reading activity "Freedom for expression". See you on Wednesday!

A Christmas Carol. Madrid Players.

This is the play which Encarni was talkin about the last day. I went the 2 last years and I had a good time. I strongly recommend you to visit!

More info here

A related video