Last week I came across with these HUMAN stories and I think they are worthwhile listening to them.
Francine's interview - FRANCE - #HUMAN
I was so captivated by these human speeches that I decided to use them in my blog with the intention of making my students conscious of what is really important in life and how people can be really influenced by real human stories apart from Tiktokers or Youtubers or whatever we have in social media.
Listening to these ordinary people you will discover how differently many people surrounding us behave. People who are supposedly our leaders and who have the power in their hands, with thousands of supporters or followers. It is up to us to decide who deserves our attention and interest.
Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam)
Some revision exercises:
8. Fill in the blanks with SO, SUCH or SUCH A,and then put the verb in brackets in the correct tense :
The apples were ________ good ones that we (EAT) ________ them all.
I had ________ many things to do that I (SLEEP) ________ in my office.
It was ________ rainy day that I (NOT GO OUT) __________ .
George was ________ liar that we (PAY) ________ no attention to his words.
How would you rephrase these sentences?
9. RELATIVE CLAUSES . Insert the second clauses into the first ones :
The milkman comes at ten o'clock every day.He got married last week.
I went to that supermarket.Your sister works there.
Mr Smith works with that man.I saw that man at your house.
She works with John.His sister is my neighbour.
I've just bought a horse.It won theGrand National eight months ago.
10. Put the following sentences into Indirect Speech :
"I'm going out now, but I'll be here by nine", he said.
"Who has been using my typewriter", my mother asked me.
"Do you want me to study this lesson?", the student asked the teacher.
"Don't come next Tuesday, please!", we told her.
"I'm leaving tomorrow, because my parents and yours will arrive this evening", she told you.
11. Put the following sentences into the ACTIVE VOICE :
His name was called out. ______________________________
The message had not been delivered. ____________________
Some songs will be sung. _____________________________
As you know, I'm very keen on music, but honestly I don't like the Eurovision contest at all. Actually, I haven't seen it for years and, apart from the music style, I believe it is a fake musical contest. Again this year the event is said to have been a complete masquerade. Here are some articles for you to read about the issue:
Eurovision 2025: Austria wins with last-minute vote, as the UK comes 19th (BBC News)
Eurovision winner did not take cocaine (DW)
Fraud at Eurovision? 'Irregular' jury points from six countries had to be recalculated (The Brussels Times)
Eurovision song contest: Fears over text voting system (The Guardian)
And remember the case of Spain some years ago with Chikilicuatre, who we had one of the best results in the latest years with:
Your thoughts on Chikilicuatre - Baila El Chiki Chiki (Spain 2008)
Here are some more activities to make my students stronger:
Prepositions with Georgie: Prepositions of MOVEMENT (BBC Learning English)
English in a MINUTE: Verbs to use with TRIP (BBC Learning English)
Listening exercise for you to do: Which cooking oil is the best? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Learn English from the News: Weight-loss drugs reduce cancer risk, study finds (BBC Learning English)
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Learn English with Troy - Epic movie with Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom
Rome 2025 - Semi-finals and final between Álcaraz vs Sinner
SHORT MONOLOGUE
ResponderEliminarHello,
My name is Andrea and I'm going to tell you about my experience in the zoo. Once I went to the zoo with my family, I was looking at the animals when my father told me about the dolphins next to me. I went to see the dolphins and my sister told me about swimming with them, I thought that was good and my sister and I went swimming with the dolphins, although my father didn't like it. Then, we got in the pool and some dolphins bit me.
Andrea Romera Noguera 3ºB
Greetings!
ResponderEliminarI'm Adelin and I'm here to talk about my experience in Gibraltar and its natural sentinel,The Rock of Gibraltar.When I got in Gibraltar,at first sight I could see the gigantic rock that took my breath away,I just felt tiny beside it.When my father said that we need to reach the top by foot,I told him we would collapse from fatigue until we will get up there.He didn't listen to me and we started climbing the stairs,at first,it wasn't that bad,but after one hour of only walking,we were struggling to reach the top without falling from thirst or fatigue.After enduring one more hour and a half,we finally got up there and we could see the Mediterranean Sea stretching out in front of us,and the wonderful landscape which included a fairly large part of Africa which could be seen in the distance.
Adelin-Grabriel Marcus-Serban 3°B
MY SPEECH
ResponderEliminarHello, I’m Leo and I’m here to talk you about my experience in Salamanca, and the enormous monuments in Salamanca and it’s history. When I get in Salamanca, the firt thing I did was goint to one of the most oldest universities in Spain, the Universitie of Salamanca. The history of his Universitie is that it was made in 1218 by the king Alfonso IX of Leon. Its has got mora than 800 years of history. Its was created from a fex schools, and later, they made this huge Univertisty. When the night came out, we went to the Main Park (or square) and have some diner, but the restaurants went full, because it was to late, so we had to leave the Main Square and went to a restaurant that was near there, it was delicious and the menues were incredibles, ohh, I almost forgot, the Main Square was REALLY REALLY big, it was beautifull with a lot of decorations and lights, one of the best places for me in Salamanca. Later, me adn my family went to Avila to visit it, I loved it but we did’t had much time. The next day, we went to the house and that’ was all our journey.
Leo Gómez Bacas 3-ESO-B
Life event.
ResponderEliminarMy travel to Italy . The best day I enjoyed in Italy was when I gone to the Trevi Fountain. This was the first day I stayed here. We went to visit many monuments, liKe the colliseum, The Trevi Fountain...
This was a very hot day and I had a great time with my family. Also this day I eaten an icecream and it was delicious.
Carolina Prieto López 3ºB
SHORT DESCRIPTION ABOUT MICHAEL KIWANUKA
ResponderEliminarHello, I have found some information about a singer-songwriter called Michael Kiwanuka. He was born in 1987 in London but his parents wer4e from Africa. His life was a little bit difficult because everyone was white and he was black. He enjoys very much doing music and singing. What do you think about this singer?
Carolina Prieto López 3ºB
WRITING 013
ResponderEliminarI'm visiting Salobreña for four days and its surroundings. Salobreña is a town near the beach.
Today I have visited Salobreña castle it is very beautifull, also I went to the flower promenade. After that I went to the beach and I swam just a little bit because the water was too cold.
Yesterday I went to Lobres, because I wanted to walk in the nature.
Tomorrow I am going to Almuñecar, because I want to buy some present for my family and friends. Also I am going to visit a friend that I haven't seen for years. She is going to show me Almuñecar castle and we are going to eat at the beach.
BYE!
Carolina Prieto López 3ºB
Hello guys, I have got something to tell you... I just lost my phone in Molvizar and I'm really stressed out. I was at the bus stop waiting for the bus and I think I left it on the bench. I've been trying to call it but it's switched off, so I don't know if someone's picked it up or if it is just gone for good. I am really worried because I had all my contacts and photos on it. I have asked around but nobody is seen it, so I am starting to lose hope. Has anyone else ever lost their phone in Molvizar or anywhere else? It is so frustrating not knowing what to do.
ResponderEliminarClaudia Ramón Utrabo 3B
Me:
ResponderEliminarI'm tired. I've been making food for the parties. My uncle has a stall.
Livia:
Yeah, the parties are soon. Are you ready?
Me:
Yeah, almost. We sre busy. My uncle is stressed. Are you coming?
Livia:
Yeah, I am coming with my parents. Are you going to the procession?
Me:
Yeah, on the 26th. Are you going?
Livia:
Yeah, with my family. We will get food from your uncle is stall. What are you doing after?
Me:
We are going home. Then there is fireworks at night. Are you coming?
Livia:
Yeah, with my friends. See you there.
Claudia Ramón Utrabo 3B
In this film, Sam is a girl like Cinderella. She live with her stepmother and stepsisters and they treat her bad. She work hard at home and also in a restaurant. She talk online with a boy but she don't know who he is.
ResponderEliminarOne day, they go to a school party with costumes. There, she meet the boy, and he is the popular boy in the school. They like each other but she run away because she is scare.
Later, the boy try to find her, and when he do, she tell him her real feelings. She say she don't want to hide more and she want to be herself.
In the end, everything go better for her, and she is happy.
Claudia Ramón Utrabo 3B