Good from far, but far from good!

 

Many times you see things, people... from far that look really stunning, amazing, gorgeous... but once you come closer to them you realise they are not so good (that is really the meaning of "good from far, far from good"). Actually this expression could be compared with what happens with first impressions.

 

 

Good From Far, but...

good from far , far from good 

 

 

You may have an absolutely fantastic impression of a person or a place, who/which later turns out to be a complete fake. So, always take your time before making up your mind.

 

 

Have a look at this post: Seve O'Kelly. Who is he?  and you will discover a real true story that happened to me long, long time ago. My first impression was quite shocking, but eventually I had one of the best experiences in my life with such a loving care Irish host family. By the way, we will shortly be celebrating St Patrick's Day!

 

 

 

 

    

The English We Speak: Main character moment (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

 

Real Easy English: Talking about MONEY (BBC Learning English)

 

 

Here are some activities for my students:

in 1º ESO on Comparatives and superlatives 1  ,    2  

in 3º ESO on  Present Perfect Simple  and   USED TO  

 

 

 

 My musical hint in the previous post was  Back for good by Boy Band Take That and today it is another hit by another boy band: I want you back by The Jackson's Five. Which one do you prefer? Here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along. And here are also some cartoons for you to watch!!

 

And here are also some cartoons for you to watch!!

Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam)

 

Rephrase/Rewrite these sentences by using another suitable structure:

 

101.The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!”   - The trainer told her

102.Ben drives 200 miles every day.    - ?

103.“Where did the robbery take place?” he asked.    - He asked

104.Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.    - Penicillin

105.You can’t have a bicycle.    - You are

106.I don’t know her address, so I can’t write to her.     - If I

107.A new magazine is on the hall table.    - There is

108.John lives next door.    - ?

109.“Where are your brothers, Sheila?”     -

110.Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning.     - They

 

Solution to the exercises in the previous post

 

Rephrasing

 

91. (Conditionals)  - Unless your boyfriend arrives before eight, we will have to leave.

92. (Causal Connector)  - As it was raining, the children couldn’t go out to the playground.

93. (Verbal Tenses) - We have not seen that movie for six months.

94. (Modal Verbs)  - You mustn’t smoke in most restaurants.

95. (Passive)  - We weren’t given the ticket by the shop assistant.

96. (Comparatives)   - Peter swims slower than Al. / Peter doesn’t swim as fast as Al.

97. (Verbal Tenses)  - I haven’t seen Frank for two months.

98. (Gerund/Infinitive)  - He didn’t remember phoning his wife yesterday.

99. (Have sth. Done)  - I am having my new car served next week.

100. (Conditionals)  - Unless we meet this month, it will be too late.

 

Here are some activities for you to do:

• English in a Minute:   Verbs to use with ANSWER  (BBC Learning English)
  

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  Learning English from the News: Ukraine war: US-Russia peace talks  (BBC Learning English)  

• My song, my home. Podcast: Adam in Ipswich  & Video (BBC Learning English) 

• A listening exercise for you to do:   Young women on social media  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

   

   

 

 

Quizz:   Fill the gap    (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

 

English with Lucy revising the MODAL VERBS    

 

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

Learn English with TV Series  THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA - Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway    (Don't be rude at work) 

Rafael Nadal: 2008 Men's Final Nadal vs Federer (Roland-Garros Classic Match)   

Unforgettable moments  

Roberto Vacas (1º ESO B) presents his comic of AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS!!