Sunday, December 16, 2007

Global warming and pollution

That's an example of a video podcast on a topic that might interest you. Enjoy it!

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Geography lessons by a 2-year-old

Here you are a good chance to learn about geography and practise pronunciation, and a good way to prove that the previous video is not a slice of life, that it just shows one side of it.


Tuesday, December 11, 2007

American Culture?

Are they that nerd or this may also happen in any other country?



The only conclusion I dare to draw is that education is really important(anywhere).

Monday, December 10, 2007

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Monday, November 26, 2007

Friday, November 23, 2007

Year 4: spot & correct the error (homework)

These are excerpts from your writings: Correct the errors.
1) I'd like to apply for this employ.
2) I'm totally disposable for learning anything.
3) I´m studing to be a journalist.
4) I'm coperative and very responsable.
5) ...where I actually live in.
6)Dear Sir, ... Yours sincerely.
7) ... an opportunity to get a nearer work.
8)... for the position of sales department...
9) ... a company of tourism.
10) I've been studying a course...
11) I speak a fluently English.
12) I have ever worked in a hotel

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Year 4: One of your job application letters

Ok guys, Toñi Carrasco wrote a letter that quite fits what I had in mind. I thought that maybe you would like to take a look at it so here it is. (Toñi, didn’t ask you for permission, if you don’t want it to be on the blog, tell me)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to apply for the position of receptionist which I saw advertised in the local newspaper.

I am 34 years old and came from Spain six months ago. Since then, I am working in a winter seasonal hotel up on the mountains. The season will finish in a couple of weeks time, so the hotel will close. Before having to go back to Spain so soon, I thought this job would give me the opportunity to stay here for a while to have a better knowledge of the British culture and language. Even though, my English language and computer skills are good enough for the job required since I have had previous experience in similar jobs, related to customer service, languages and computer and telephone skills.

I very much enjoy travelling, meeting people from all over the world, trying to communicate no matter the language, and, of course, exchanging customs, culture and friendship.

I would be able to attend an interview every afternoon from Monday to Friday after 5 pm.

I can provide references from the employer and from the employer and from the manageress of the hotel.

Yours faithfully

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Year 4: Tests

Next Wednesday, 28th November, we'll have a listening & writing test.

The dates for February 2008 are 4th & 6th for the written part and 10th & 11th for the oral one.

Year 4: Key to p. 33 and exam practice

p.33 Language development
Suitable, impressive, unsympathetic, necessary, inattentive
1)
harmless, natural, courageous, childish, helpful, passionate, dirty, horrible, dramatic, lively
2)
take on (responsibility)
3a)
g, a, h, c, j, i, b, d, e, f
3b)
turned up, staying on, carry out, got down to, go over, handed in, keep up with, pick up, get sth across, work out.

Exam practice
Reading, Part 4
a, c, b, d, b, c, b, d, c, a, b, a, d.
Use of English
Part 1
d, b, a, c, d, b, a, d, b, d, a, d, c, c, b.
Part 2
for, would, at, one/a, the, were, any, as, to, although, up, all, kept, than, most.
Part 3
...not seen Jane since last...
...as good as Ann(is)...
...will usually fall asleep...
...turned him down/turned his/the offer down...
...one of the tallest people...
...want you to say anything...
...was far less expensive than...
...has been a boxer for...
...used to ride my bike...
...more difficult it was...
Part 5
traditional, successful, suitable, original, enthusiastic, unable, further, failure, shortage, likely.

You can ask me questions through a comment or/and we can discuss your answers next week. Hope you got good results!!!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Year 4: Education (homework)

The other day we talked about education in Spain. Read about what's happening in England an leave a comment. Use the expressions on page 29. You can even comment on your classmates' comments!

Some pupils 'should leave at 14'

Ministers want school or training to continue to the age of 18
Ministers should consider allowing some pupils to leave school at 14, former welfare minister Frank Field has said.
The suggestion is made in a report by Mr Field, based on ideas from a group of young unemployed people on benefits.
He said money which would have been spent on their education could be kept in a fund for them, in case they want to resume education or training later.
The government has announced plans to make it compulsory for children to be in education or training until 18.
But Mr Field said some young unemployed people in his Birkenhead constituency laughed at that idea.

Radical reform

In his report for the independent think-tank Reform, Mr Field supports the idea of allowing some children to leave school earlier, if they have achieved a certain minimum standard, with the option to return later.
And he says the government needs to listen to the views of people who are being failed by the current system, if it is to achieve radical welfare reform.
He also said young people would support measures like imposing sanctions on people who abuse employment programmes.
Mr Field said: "There is full support for radical welfare reform on the ground among young people themselves.
"The government understands the need to link welfare with behaviour in principle. Greater boldness in practice will enable it to deliver its outstanding goal of full employment."

Reducing claimants

But BBC political correspondent Carole Walker said Mr Field was unlikely to get much support from ministers - as the government's plans to keep children in education or training were outlined in the Queen's speech.
The government says it is necessary because too many people were leaving school at 16 without qualifications.
Asked about Mr Field's report, Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain said he welcomed the fact that young people were "setting out their own priorities for welfare reform".
He added: "I am determined to reduce the numbers of working age people who are dependent on benefit, including those young people who have finished their education and are ready to start work."
He said the government was working with major employers to give young people opportunities to get the skills and support needed to get jobs.
"In exchange for this we expect people who can work to get work."

Monday, November 19, 2007

God save the queen

Do you remember we talked about anniversaries?
Click here for more

But in the meantime, what happens to our King?

Year 4: Homework for Monday and keys

Back again today! OK guys, Unit 4 and, consequently, module 2 are almost over. But there are a couple of interesting things left. First, the language development on page 33, and next, the exam practice on pages 34-36. With that you got more than enough to keep busy today. On Wednesday I'll give you the keys to these activities.
About language development 2 on page 31 here you are the key:
1A
1. ...on economics...made good progress.
2. ...studying German...in London.
3. ...at university...in Africa...become an English teacher...give him a good opportunity...
4. ...in the USA.
5. ...by train.
1B
1.
2. a
3.
4. the
5. the
6. the
7. the
8. the
9. the
10. The
11. a
12.
13. a
14. a
15.
16.
17.
2
1. some
2. any
3. anything
4. some
5. anything
6. some
7. hardly any
8. some
9. some
10. anything

Regards

no class this week

Hi people, sorry to say that I'm on a sick leave this week because I sidestepped in a gutter and sprained my ankle.
But don't be sad, I'll give you some homework and the key to the activities we did last week, plus lots of exciting , nice surprises, so keep tuned.
(TRADUCCIÓN PARA 1º Y 2º ONLINE)
Lo siento chicos, me disloqué el tobillo y no puedo ir a clase esta semana, pero seguid atentos al blog que habrán sorpresas.

Regards

Monday, November 12, 2007

Readings

We've already decided on the books for this year. They are Animal Farm by George Orwell and Short Detective Stories by Agatha Christie. Publishing house: Longman (full text)

Homework year 4

Hi guys!
Remember there's a writing activity you have to do on page 27. You have to write a letter to apply for the job in the advert on page 26. Hope you enjoy it.
Regards

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Year 4. Homework.

Remember we've just finished unit 2, module 1. So if you haven't done the activities get them ready for next Monday. By the way, you should get the workbook started ASAP.
The text below is the one we tackled the other day. We'll keep on working on it next day, so print it and read it if you didn't come on Wednesday.

Year 4. Social problems: Racism

Thanks a million for your comments guys, they are all brilliant! Hope you enjoyed it.

IS THIS AD RACIST?
Sony's ad campaign to promote its new all-white PSP is causing a row over claims of racism. What do you think?
Under the banner 'White is Coming' the ad shows a white woman grabbing the face of a shorter black woman.
The company says the campaign was designed to show the contrast between the black and white model.
Sony have now pulled the ad and replaced it with new photos which just show the new console itself. Is that the right move?

WHAT YOU ARE SAYING
Julie J
Despite the opinion of a handful of people, as a black woman and I am sure my opinion is shared by many others, I would also deem a picture of a black man/woman grabbing a white man/woman's face as offensive. The mere fact that an advert for a piece of equipment which will be used by many of the younger generation should be advertised in a violent manner is offensive and inappropriate.
Mr P
I think this image is explicitly racist and I will be boycotting Sony products in every form and ‘I suggest you guy’s do the same’ and lets see how Sony’s sales will slump. After all, it is us black people who are the ones that are at the forefront of purchasing such goods which then help make companies such as Sony to generate huge profits, resulting in the successes of the company.
stephane james
Well done BBC!!!! You also fail to point out that this ad campaign came in 3 parts. This picture, one where the black girl is dominant and one where the 2 are squaring off. Therefore the ad actually promotes equality.
Mike D
In my opinion, the image portrays white dominance. The white model clearly is the aggressor in the picture with the black model showing fear and defeat with no signs of defense or willingness to fight against the offensive party. The white model is somewhat portrayed as a "racist" figure which was once typical of "punks" with the mohecan hairstyle. Even the dress code and the look of the blakc model is one of how slaves dressed and looked in the colonial days. The advertisment is blatantly offensive and should never have made it past the office of the Advertising Department of Sony. I am dissapointed in Sony and I am sure that their bottom line would be affected!
emmanuel
dis is proper racist ting ,janno i cant believe sony has done such ating. i think most black will not like and i dont think i will buy the product ma self.
-Q-
nah mann it dont work dat way , dat pic is racist to ta core . y did dey have to take it deep.if it was the other way around (the black gal grabbing the white gal) sony would neva thought of using a pic lik that. janoe i aint buyin it no mo ,caz its for whitez init.
(Source BBC 1xtra)

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Script de los diálogos de clase

El lunes a partir de las 16 horas tendréis en Novocopy los script que me pedisteis del libro de 4º.
1 saludo

Para que estemos en contacto...

2 cosas que tenéis que recordar:
1º- Debéis mandar un mail a frnssn@hotmail.com diciéndome en que grupo estáis para que os pueda agregar a 1 grupo y enviaros información fácilmente.
2º- Necesito que traigáis una foto para la ficha de clase, acepto foto imprimida en blanco y negro -si se os reconoce con claridad-
1 saludo

Thursday, October 11, 2007

English pronunciation for year 4

That's CAT STEVENS' father & son. It's not only a nice song, but also a landmark in British music, a real classic and, what's more, according to an English friend, fairly representative of nowadays standards in British English pronunciation, so, why don't you sing along with the video?...

Material online en Novocopy

Atentos todos los alumnos de 1º y 2º online, ya tenéis material en la fotocopiadora. Traedlo porque será parte importante de lo que trabajemos en clase
1 saludo

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Como acceder a www.eoivirtual.org

En usuario debéis escribir el DNI y en clave el NIF = DNI+letra, todo junto y en mayúsculas. Luego seleccionáis alumno y el curso ... y voila!
suerte!

Monday, October 08, 2007

Como contactar

Teléfono de San Javier:968 19 20 83
Teléfono de Cartagena: 968 52 69 09
Página web eoi online: www.eoivirtual.org
Página web eoi cartagena: www.eoicartagena.org
Mail personal: mail dentro de la página eoi virtual o frnssn@hotmail.com
Mail Jefatura de Estudios: mmartinezabarca@terra.com

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Cuando contactar

Estos son los días que estoy libre y las actividades que se realizan aparte de las clases.

Prácticas de refuerzo oral y escrito.

Lunes de 16.00 a 16.45 h.
Miércoles de 16.15 a 16.45 h.

Atención al alumno.

Lunes de 18.15 a 18.45 h.
Miercoles de 18 a 18.30 h.

Información online: Planificación del curso

Hola a todos los online, aquí va la información que os prometí y lo prometido...


HORARIO DE TUTORÍAS COLECTIVAS

CURSO TUTOR DÍA HORA AULA

1 ON-LINE FRAN GARCÍA
LUNES
16:45-17:45
AULA 4

2º ON-LINE FRAN GARCÍA
MIÉRCOLES
16:45-17:45
AULA 4


HORARIO DE TUTORÍAS INDIVIDUALES

CURSO TUTOR DÍA HORA AULA

1º ON-LINE FRAN GARCÍA
LUNES
17:45-18:15
AULA 4

2º ON-LINE FRAN GARCÍA
MIÉRCOLES
17:45-18:15
AULA 4

INICIO DE CURSO:

*1º ON-LINE: LA PRIMERA TUTORÍA (PRESENTACIÓN) SERÁ EL PRÓXIMO LUNES DÍA 1 DE OCTUBRE EN EL AULA 4 A LAS 16.45.

*2º ON-LINE: LA PRIMERA TUTORÍA (PRESENTACIÓN) SERÁ EL PRÓXIMO MARTES DÍA 3 DE OCTUBRE EN EL AULA 4 A LAS 16.45.

1º ONLINE (Lunes 16:45–18:15)

Prof. Fran García Aula 4

TUTORÍAS
1 OCT Presentación
8 OCT 1
15 OCT 1
22 OCT 2
29 OCT 2
5 NOV Revisión (1-2)
12 NOV 3
19 NOV 3
26 NOV 4
10 DIC 4
17 DIC Revisión (3-4)
7 ENE 5
14 ENE 5
21 ENE Revisión (1-5)
28 ENE Revisión (1-5)
4 FEB TEST
11 FEB TEST
18 FEB 6
25 FEB 6
3 MAR 7
10 MAR 7
31 MAR Revisión (6-7)
7 ABR 8
14 ABR 8
21 ABR 9
28 ABR 9
5 MAY Revisión (8-9)
12 MAY 10
19 MAY 10
26 MAY Revisión (6-10)
2 JUN Revisión (1-10)

INFORMACIÓN ORIENTATIVA.

PUBLICACIÓN FECHA EXÁMENES DURANTE EL CURSO.

2º ONLINE (Miércoles 16:45–18:15)

Prof. Fran García Aula 4

TUTORÍAS
3 OCT Presentación
10 OCT 1
17 OCT 1
24 OCT 2
31 OCT 2
7 NOV Revisión (1-2)
14 NOV 3
21 NOV 3
28 NOV 4
5 DIC 4
12 DIC Revisión (3-4)
19 DIC 5
9 ENE 5
16 ENE 6
23 ENE Revisión (1-5)
30 ENE Revisión (1-5)
6 FEB TEST
13 FEB TEST
20 FEB 6
27 FEB 7
5 MAR 7
12 MAR Revisión (6-7)
2 ABR 8
9 ABR 8
16 ABR 9
23 ABR 9
30 ABR Revisión (8-9)
7 MAY 10
14 MAY 10
21 MAY Revisión (6-10)
28 MAY Revisión (1-10)
4 JUN Revisión (1-10)

INFORMACIÓN ORIENTATIVA.

PUBLICACIÓN FECHA EXÁMENES DURANTE EL CURSO.

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Bienvenida al curso 2007/8

Hola a todos mis alumnos de 1º y 2º online y 4º.
A lo largo de esta semana empezaréis a encontrar información respecto a la estructura del curso. Recordar que para cualquier incidencia podéis contactarme aquí: frnssn@hotmail.com -decidme siempre el curso en el que estáis-.
Regards

Sunday, March 25, 2007

¿Por qué se llama Yellowstone a ... Yellowstone?


Para todos los que no entraran en el enlace anterior y quieran hacerse una idea de lo que es Yellowstone y el porqué del nombre...

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Fotos sorprendentes, fondos de pantalla y más a un click...

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

da do ron ron - Google Video

da do ron ron - Google Video


Vivan los karaokes y versiones libres y la alegría y ...
En este comic teneis el informe sobre lo que pasó el 11s en America

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Y este es el video de Angels que vimos en 2º

Aquí teneis un video de la canción que vimos en primero el otro día.

Friday, February 02, 2007

 la BBC tiene una fantastica sección de educación

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Prometí enlazar podcasts en inglés y en los links están... (los 6 primeros)

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Os dejo dos links/enlaces a wikipedia y aula fácil = más recursos gratis online para aprender inglés.

Friday, January 26, 2007

 A mis alumnos de inglés: Atentos a los enlaces en la columna de la derecha y proponedme otros que os gusten

Thursday, January 25, 2007

 Clases de inglés gratis en Internet en Vaughanradio...
Si os gustan los Oscars, aquí hay un buen análisis de lo que podría 
pasar este año. 

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

¿Sabíais que Bush es ecologista?
Os suena la guerra fría, a los chinos parece que no. Algunos "lideres" mundiales deberían darse un bañito por Australia
Para todo el que quiera saber algo de anatomía, aquí hay un buen enlace en la BBC.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Si queréis saber que ha vuelto locos a los ingleses últimamente, haced click aquí...






Aquí tenéis algunos fondos de pantalla de festividades típicas inglesas/americanas. ¿Os gustan?

Thursday, January 18, 2007


Comenzamos... Aquí teneis una imagen de este verano para los que no me conozcais, una primera mirada...