Do you accept the challenge?

 

 

 

Challenges in life are so common that we don't even notice when there is one ahead. There are even tournaments that are played under the formula of challenges. Well, here's a series of challenges Lucy proposes us...

 

English with Lucy teaching us...

27 Short Grammar Challenges

 

Speaking English is a real challenge, but what happens when you can't speak English?

 

 

 

 

And talking about challenges, wouldn't you think that President Trump is just stirring the pot regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine? (Check the meaning of the expression below)

 

 

Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three' (BBC News)

Trump’s explosive clash with Zelenskyy: read the full transcript (The Guardian)

European leaders rally behind Zelenskyy after Trump clash (DW)

 

 

    

Quizz: Spot the error (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

 Here's my musical hint for today accepting the challenge of love:  Gimme all your loving by ZZ Top. And now a version with the lyrics for you to sing along. 

 

 

 

Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam)

 

Rephrase/Rewrite these sentences by using another suitable structure:

 

121.The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!”  - The man

122.They didn’t tell me the secret.  - I

123.I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on.   - They

124.I didn’t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number.   - If I

125.Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets.   - Shakespeare,

126.Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up.   - The dog

127.It’s such a pity you can’t come along!   - I wish

128.Bananas are more expensive than apples.   - Apples

129.In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.  - Although

130.I last had flu five years ago.   - I haven’t

 

Solution to the exercises in the previous post

 

Rephrasing

 

111. (Comparatives)  - The fish was worse than the meat. / The fish wasn’t as good as the meat.

112. (Passive)  - Green paint can be made by mixing blue and yellow.

113. (Verbal Tenses)  - I started playing the piano twenty years ago.

114. (Question)  - How often do you have English classes?

115. (Relative Clauses)  - The man who Sharon is going to marry to is Eric’s brother.

116. (Reported Speech)   - Martin suggested having dinner out that night.

117. (Conditionals)  - If I had known it was you, I would have opened the door.

118. (Modal Verbs)  - You should go to the dentist.

119. (Gerund/Infinitive)  - I didn’t remember posting the letter.

120. (Passive)  - This tree is said to be over 400 years old.

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do:

• The English We Speak:   Stir the pot  (BBC Learning English)
  

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  My song, my home: Alice in Leeds - Podcast & Video  (BBC Learning English)  

• Real Easy English: Talking about MORNINGS  (BBC Learning English) 

• A listening exercise for you to do:   Rage bait: How online anger makes money  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

   

   

   

  
  

 

TED TALK  >>>  To overcome challenges, stop comparing yourself to others | Dean Furness 

 

 

 

And wasn't it a real challenge for blind  Ray Charles to play the piano and go against all rules!!!

Ray | Every Great Musical Performance—"Hit the Road Jack," "Mess Around," "What'd I Say" and more!

 

 

 

 

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

Learn English with DOCTOR HOUSE - House M.D.     

The very best of Rafael Nadal: Best points at Wimbledon   

 

 

 

Martín Toledo (3º ESO B) presents his project on Ireland    

 

 

Folleto Agencia de Viajes Moderno Azul y Amarillo de MARTI 13

Time to shake your body!!!

Dancing, partying, having the best of times, listening to the best of musics, meeting new people.... HOLIDAYS!!!! We are just over the moon, like Neil Armstrong, do you remember?

 

John Belushi and Dan Akroyd with Ray Charles in The Blues Brothers in Shake a Tail Feather Scene  

And other movie clips from the film: The Blues Brothers   >>>

• Everybody Needs Somebody to Love Scene   

• Aretha Franklin Think!!!     

• Rawhide   

As well, summer is a time to go to restaurants and bars. There is an issue that is different in every country: TIPPING!!!  There are even some countries where it is compulsory.

• Tipping Around the World: A Global Gratuity Guide   

• How much should you tip in different countries around the world? (The Independent) 

• Listening exercise to do: "How much should you tip?" (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

And now some activities to improve your English:

• The English We Speak: Cherry-pick (BBC Learning English)

  

• News Review: Poor diet brings back historical disease (BBC Learning English)

• How to use "WOULD" like a native English speaker

• Take the Phrasal Verb QUIZ! Do you know them all?

REVISION FOR ESO

43. READING & COMPREHENSION. Michelle is talking about the place she now lives. Read the text carefully.

"We moved to our new house seven months ago. The new house is much bigger than our old one, but it's much further away from my school. It only used to take me five minutes to walk to school, but now it takes me nearly thirty minutes by bus. Another problem is most of my friends now live a long way from me. I used to be able to go round to see them after school, but now I can only see them at the weekend.'

Answer the following comprehension questions about the text:

1. How far is Michelle's old house to her school? ______________________________________

2. How did she use to go to school? ________________________________________________

3. How does she go to school now? _________________________________________________

4. How long does it take her to get to school? _________________________________________

5. How often did she use to see her friends? __________________________________________

44. Write three sentences about HABITS you had when you were a small child:

  +   _______________________________________________   

  +   _______________________________________________    

  -   _______________________________________________                                  

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

Vicky The Viking - Episode 4 - A sleepless night    

 

SOLUTIONS to the exercises in the previous post /for further exercises of this level go to  Mock exams (4º ESO)/:

41.

1. Have you seen  ,   anywhere  ,   haven't  ,   did you last see

2. Have you spoken  ,   haven't spoken to her yet     3. has never played

42.

1. won't let  ,  until   ,   gets        2. When we finish   ,    we will begin    3. If I pass   ,   I will go

Tennis  >>>   Federer and Nadal: Fit of Laughter During Shooting 

LINGOHACK  >>>

• Episode 190807 / 07 August 2019    >>>  Are you as cool as the 'Asian Iceman':    Language related to 'states of mind'.  Need-to-know language: refreshed, awakening, natural high, clarity  & mental strength.