Sunday, 27 December 2015

27.12.15

Hello everybody!

Thank you for working hard during the listening of 'White Wine in the Sun' by the Australian comedian, Tim Minchin.

Please do go over the worksheets that we did in class and check your answers by finding the relevant information to support your responses and check your understanding.

As mentioned in class, do learn all the new vocabulary and notice how they relate to Italian.

To follow, the worthy cause to which Tim contributed by working with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. It is a very moving clip; so, please prepare for tears.

The Fading Symphony - Tim Minchin and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

During the Christmas holidays, please revise all that we have covered so far and write 250 words on the topic that excites or interests you most. It can be anything, from your favourite sports and how you feel when you practise or train, to your most ambitious travel destination, to your most loved TV programme, singer, actor etc.

Enjoy your time!

Gabriella

Monday, 21 December 2015

21.12.15

Progress tests

Dear all

Please remember to bring back your progress tests as they will be kept by the school. I gave them back to you so that you could have a look at the things that you need to revise.

Sorry for not making that clear during our last lesson.

See you tomorrow!

Gabriella

Saturday, 19 December 2015

18.12.15

Hello team!

As promised, here is your homework and this time you do it online, so you can check your own answers and immediately! Please click on the below hyperlinks.

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Simple Past

Position of adverbs of frequency

Countable and uncountable nouns


The Simple Past link includes many exercises; please do as many as you can and in any order you choose. If you do any of those numbered between 14 and 30, please start with "Form" and do "Meaning" afterwards.

They're fun! So, please enjoy them. I promise you will find the practice really useful.

Keep up the good work,

Gabriella


Thursday, 17 December 2015

Hello everyone!

This is for you and those whom you think may be interested so, please, spread the word!

Please note that for you it would be free of charge. Please let me know if you can attend.




Wednesday, 16 December 2015

15.12.16

Well done for your hard work and dedication, everyone! I am certain the progress test will be a success and a good reward for the time you invested in your learning.

I did ask about the reason why you cannot comment on the blog and was told that only those with a Google account can write comments :-( Please try one more time, just for me, however!

At least you can read it, though! Please do get a gmail account, if you can.


REMEMBER

Please complete the following questionnaire as we want to know what you think of our services so far so that we can improve for you as you're very important to us.

The questionnaire is anonymous and you can find it here:


Please take a few minutes of your time to tell us what we are doing well and what we can do better.

Thank you,

Gabriella
Here's your Christmas Party invitation!



Sunday, 13 December 2015

11.12.2015

Hello class!

Well done for your hard work, today.

In preparation for Tuesday's progress test, please do all homework that I set in class and the Revision Exercises that are in your book after Unit 6 and Exam Folder 6. We shall correct those in class, before starting our test.

As a little memory-themed listening practice, here are some links for you to enjoy!




In link 1, what can't they take away from Fred Astaire? Is he singing about a positive or negative thing?


1. They can't take that away from me - Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire (clip)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuufFgAMkGE




In link 2, what happens to Ella Fitzgerald when they begin the Beguine? Is it a bitter or sweet thing?


2. Begin the Beguine - Ella Fitzgerald (song)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxzyQNzlkH0





In link 2.1, you can enjoy a clip of the musical film which features the song.


2.1 Begin the Beguine - Cole Porter (clip)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxzyQNzlkH0


Happy homework!


Gabriella

Thursday, 10 December 2015

04.12.2015

Hello all!

Please revise all irregular verbs for next class as we'll work on the past simple. The majority of the verbs that we use are irregular so please have them fresh and ready in your mind!


REMEMBER!

The International House inspector, Mr Robert Fletcher, will be observing our Friday, 11th December class.



DON'T FORGET!

Please complete the following short questionnaire as we want to know what you think of our services so far so that we can improve for you as you're very important to us.

The questionnaire is anonymous and you can find it here:


Please take a few minutes of your time to tell us what we are doing well and what we can do better.

Thank you,

Gabriella
01.12.2015

Hello team!

Well done for your work on countable and uncountable nouns and expressions of quantity.

Please study and memorise the rules for you never know when you may need them! ;-)

Next time we'll start from some exam practice, before moving on to our next unit. Please bear in mind that during our last week, before the festive break, we will take the Progress Test; so use any excuse to revise all that we've covered in class so far.

Keep up the good work!

Gabriella