LAB PRACTICE 14

USED TO / USUALLY / BE USED TO

Grammar
1. Let's revise the uses of USED TO, MAKE NOTES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvjdYDhyfv4
2. Solve
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/usedto/exercise1.swf

3. Now, learn the difference between USED TO, TO BE USED TO (estar acostumbrado a) and USUALLY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3njl6b8HiRQ
MAKE NOTES on the grammar structures for each case.

4. Solve the exercise on USED TO / BE USED TO:
http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/i-used-vs-i-am-used/

5. Solve the exercise on BE USED TO:
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/used-to-exercise-3.html


Use of language
6. Solve the 4 exercises below:
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file05/?cc=mx&selLanguage=en


Listening and writing:
7. Listen to Anna and  Peter talking about changes in their lives and write 5 sentences about it.
Ex. Peter used to wear glasses, now he uses contact lenses.
http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/listening/3L1-youve-changed-transcript.php

! Click on the link to open the audio file


Writing:
8. Make two examples of USED TO, TO BE USED TO and USUALLY (6 examples in total)

LAB PRACTICE 13

TELLING AN ANECDOTE

Use of English 

Learn some tips for telling a story. MAKE NOTES of some useful phrases.
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxTys2C4t68


Grammar: Past Tenses
2. Solve the FOUR exercises below:
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file05/?cc=mx&selLanguage=en

3. http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/past-perfect-exercise-1.html
4. http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-past-progressive.php


Listening:
5. Listen to the youngster's personal story:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/speaking-exams/tell-story-or-personal-anecdote
5.1. Check your vocabulary: Word grouping


Writing:
6. Watch the video below and make a summary (resumen) of the story. Use the PAST TENSES
https://vimeo.com/49730773

LAB PRACTICE 12

 EXPRESSING YOUR OPINION

Listening:
1. Watch the video below and MAKE NOTES about how to express your opinion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnzXc66n0T0

Use of language:
2. Make notes of some expressions to show your agreement or disagreement
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/communication-lesson-opinion.php

Writing:
3. Give your personal point of view 3 of the topics below. Support your arguments.

Using animals in medical research helps people
Gay marriages are wrong
Women will never be equal to men in the workplace
You can’t have a happy family life and a successful career at the same time
Marriage is outdated (pasado de moda)
The death penalty is acceptable in some cases
Foreigners shouldn’t be allowed to vote
Celebrities earn too much money
Military service should be obligatory
War is never an option for solving international disputes (conflictos)
Torture can be acceptable in some cases
We are becoming too dependent on computers
Smoking should be banned (prohibido) worldwide
Homework is harmful (dañina)
A woman’s place is in the home
Committing suicide should be made legal
Soft drugs should be legalized.
You will be happier if you stay unmarried
Software piracy is not really a crime
We do not really need religion
Euthanasia should be legal
Obesity is a disease
Video games contribute to youth violence
Cloning has a lot of benefits
Corporal punishment should be allowed in schools.

LAB PRACTICE 11

Listening:
Watch the video:

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/free-time
Solve the exercises:

1.1. Check your understanding: Gap fill typing

1.2. Check your understanding: True or false

CAN, COULD and BE ABLE TO

Grammar:

2. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file04/nef_int_grammar04_a01?cc=mx&selLanguage=en
3. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file04/nef_int_grammar04_a02?cc=mx&selLanguage=en
4. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file04/nef_int_grammar04_b03?cc=mx&selLanguage=en
5. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file04/nef_int_grammar04_b04?cc=mx&selLanguage=en

6. http://www.tinyteflteacher.co.uk/learning-english/grammar/exercises/modal-verbs-ability.html
7. http://autoenglish.org/gr.can.i.htm

Listening:
8. Listen to the song. Fill in the blanks with a modal verb.

In my place, in my place

Were lines that I _____________ change
I was lost, oh yeah 

I was lost, I was lost
Crossed lines I _____________ have crossed
I was lost, oh yeah 

Yeah how long ___________ you wait for it?
Yeah how long ___________ you pay for it?
Yeah how long ___________ you wait for it?
Oh for it

I was scared, I was scared
Tired and under prepared
But I wait for it

If you go, if you go
Leave me down here on my own
Then I ___________ wait for you (yeah)

Yeah how long ___________ you wait for it?
Yeah how long ___________ you pay for it?
Yeah how long ___________ you wait for it?
Oh for it

Sing it, please, please, please 
Come back and sing to me, to me, me 
Come on and sing it out, now, now
Come on and sing it out, to me, me
Come back and sing it 

In my place, in my place
Were lines that I ___________ change
And I was lost, oh yeah, oh yeah

9. Look for 2 different songs which contain modal verbs (should, could, must, can, might). Copy the MODAL VERB PHRASES on your notebook.

LAB PRACTICE 10

MODAL VERBS

Grammar: Can, could, be able to
1. Watch this video and take notes and examples of the use of can, could, be able to. MAKE NOTES

2. Solve these exercises:
2.1 http://autoenglish.org/gr.can.i.htm
2.2 http://www.tinyteflteacher.co.uk/learning-english/grammar/exercises/modal-verbs-ability.html

Must, should, would, have to
3. Solve the exercises below and take note of your score::
3.1. http://baladre.info/english/sedaviwebfront/mustshould.htm
3.2. http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/multi/modal1.htm
3.3. http://www.english-grammar-lessons.com/should/exercise5.swf
3.4. http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=1859


Listening and writing:
4. Listen to the people discussing different problems and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.
4.1. Check your understanding: Gap fill
4.2. Check your understanding: True or false

5. Make a summary of the problems those people are having. Use could/couldn't or be able to.

Ex: The boy could't pass his economics exam
The mother won't be able to afford another course

LAB PRACTICE 9

FOOD

Vocabulary
1. Click on the link and write on your notebook FIVE NEW WORDS that you have never met before.
http://www.letshavefunwithenglish.com/vocabulary/food/index.html
1.1. Learn the vocabulary
1.2. Match the words
1.3. Match the pictures
1.4. Crossword

Reading.
2. Click on the link and and SOLVE THE EXERCISES. Write your score on your notebook
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice/food-and-restaurants
2.1. Check your understanding: Matching
2.2. Check your understanding: Multiple selection


Listening
3. Listen to the audio and solve the exercises. Write the score on your notebook.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/eating-out
3.1. Check your understanding: true or false
3.2. Check your understanding: gap fill


4. Learn how to order food and drink at a restaurant using modals. TAKE NOTE OF 5 USEFUL PHRASES with can, could, may and should
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q3IvgfzeMM

LAB PRACTICE 8

COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES:

Writing: SYDNEY AND VALENCIA
1. Watch the video about SYDNEY and VALENCIA and write 5 comparison sentences between the two cities. (compare climate, cost of living, etc)

Ex. Sidney is warmer than Valencia

Listening Comprehension: MY LIFE IN JAPAN
2. Listen to “Eli talking about her life in Japan” and compare life in China and England using comparatives and superlatives. MAKE 4 COMPARATIVE SENTENCES.

Ex. Eli woke up earlier in Japan than in England.

3. Answer the VOCABULARY QUIZ on the right side.
4. Answer the COMPREHENSION QUIZ on the right side
DO NOT READ THE TRANSCRIP, BUT UNTIL THE END.

Listening Comprehension: INTERVIEWS
5. Listen to the video and answer the questions. Report people's answers:

Ex. According to most people, New York is bigger than San Francisco

Reading comprehension: THE CIRCUS

6. Read the story below and answer the questions:

http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/reading/2r9-circus-superlative-reading.php

Grammar:
7. Solve the 4 EXERCISES below:
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file03/?cc=mx&selLanguage=en

LAB PRACTICE 7

COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES:

Grammar:
1. Look at the video below and prepare SOME NOTES of the rules to form comparatives and superlatives on your notebook:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvMaI8bTTMg
2. Make a chart with EXAMPLES

Adjective	Comparative	Superlative
Thin
Dangerous
Bad

3. Solve the three activities below:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es/english-grammar/adjectives/comparative-and-superlative-adjectives

Listening Comprehension:
4. Listen to the conversation about “studying in China and the U.S.” and write down 5 comparisons about it.
Ex. English was more difficult than Chinese to her

-ED / -ING ADJECTIVES

5. Solve the exercise below. Choose the right form of the adjective -ed or -ing ending.
Make a list of the vocabulary you learnt.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/ar/english-grammar/adjectives/adjectives-ed-and-ing

6. Choose the correct option.
http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/multi/eding.htm

LAB PRACTICE 6

PRESENT PERFECT + FOR SINCE / PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Grammar:
1. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file02/nef_int_grammar02_a01?cc=mx&selLanguage=en
2. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file02/nef_int_grammar02_a02?cc=mx&selLanguage=en
3. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file02/nef_int_grammar02_b01?cc=mx&selLanguage=en
4. https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file02/nef_int_grammar02_b02?cc=mx&selLanguage=en

ARTICLES: A / AN, THE, NO ARTICLE:

Read and TAKE NOTES of the use of A/AN, THE and No article:

5. http://www.grammar.cl/Notes/Articles.htm

Learn about the rules to use article THE and solve the exercise below:
6. http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/nouns_articles/a_the.htm
7. http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/nouns_articles/article_the_use.htm
8. http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/nouns_articles/article_the.htm


Watch the cartoon below:
9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdd0yf6kIbE
Make a summary of this cartoon chapter

LAB PRACTICE 5

ADJECTIVES AND INTENSIFIERS

Vocabulary
Solve the exercise below and TAKE NOTE of the new vocaburary
1. http://jerome.boulinguez.free.fr/english/file/hotpotatoes/personality.htm
Solve 2 exercises on Normal and strong adjectives:

2. 3. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar/adjectives/intensifiers
4. http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-83721.php

Writing:
Watch the video below and write down your own opinion on the topic
5. http://www.elllo.org/video/1251/V1285-Sorie-Homework.htm

PRESENT PERFECT AND SIMPLE PAST

Grammar:
6. https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/exercises
7. https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/exercises?ex02

Listening:
8. Watch the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZP1fGikI3k

LAB PRACTICE 4

PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE AND CONTINUOUS:

Grammar
1. Look at the video below and take some NOTES on your notebook about the differences between present perfect simple and present perfect continuous:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLxnRQZrhc0
Make a chart:

Present perfect simple	Present perfect continuous

2. Solve the FOUR exercises proposed in this link:
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file02/?cc=mx&selLanguage=en

PRESENT PERFECT + EVER/ NEVER: 

3. Read the explanation of the use of present perfect + ever/never, TAKE NOTES, and solve the exercise below. http://www.espressoenglish.net/grammar-in-use-present-perfect-evernever/

Listening
4. Listen to these songs and complete the gaps
http://en.lyricstraining.com/play/u2/i_still_havent_found_what_im_looking_for_live/H6w0ZDLHK6#b7!

http://en.lyricstraining.com/play/rod-stewart/have-you-ever-seen-the-rain/HzhbW8n2Vz#b7w

Copy part of the lyrics of the songs which contain EXAMPLES of present perfect.

LAB PRACTICE 2

REVIEW:

Present simple and continuous:
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file01/?cc=mx&selLanguage=en


Future going to, will and present continuous as future:Grammar: Going to / will
http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/multi/willGoing.htm
http://www.english-grammar-lessons.com/goingtoorwill/exercise4.swf

Grammar: Present continuous as future
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-progressive/use/exercises?use02

LAB PRACTICE 3

PRESENT SIMPLE VS PRESENT CONTINUOUS:

1. Grammar: Solve the exercises below:
http://www.carmenlu.com/first/grammar/presentcont13.htm
http://www.montsemorales.com/gramatica/PresSimplorCont1.htm
http://www.english-4u.de/pres_prog_ex4.htm
http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=2332

2. Pronunciation
Play the game below. Pay attention to the stressed syllable
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/c_pronunciation/ef_stressgame?cc=global&selLanguage=en

3. Listening
Listen to five different people talking about their jobs and do the exercises to practise your listening skills.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/work

LAB PRACTICE 1

Wellcome to your new semester! In this blog we will be practising different skills. I hope you enjoy it!!

Solve the exercises below:

Reading:
http://mrnussbaum.com/clozemain/mammalcloze/
http://mrnussbaum.com/clozemain/sacloze23


Listening:
Learn something about landmarks around the world. Watch one video of a world's landmark and make a summary of the most important.
http://mrnussbaum.com/world-landmarks/

Vocabulary:
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/vocabulary/bank01/vocabulary01_02?cc=global&selLanguage=en


Grammar:
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file01/?cc=global&selLanguage=en

LAB PRACTICE # 15

MODAL VERBS:

Listening Activity:

1. Solve the exercises on modal verbs proposed below:
1.1 Modal verbs: Exercise 1
1.2 Modal verbs: Exercise 2


2. Listen to the radio interview about theme parks and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.
2.1. Check your understanding: True or false
2.2. Check your understanding: Multiple choice

LAB PRACTICE # 11

- GRAMMAR:
-ed / -ing adjectives:
1. Solve the exercise below. Choose the right form of the adjective -ed or -ing ending.
Make a list of the vocabulary you learnt.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/ar/english-grammar/adjectives/adjectives-ed-and-ing

2. Choose the correct option.
http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/multi/eding.htm

Comparatives and superlatives:
3. Solve the three activities below:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es/english-grammar/adjectives/comparative-and-superlative-adjectives

-LISTENING:
4. Listen to the discussion below. Answer the questions and compare them with the answer key:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/ielts-practice/mock-listening-paper-economics-group


2. Get into the site below. Pick up a video and write down your opinion of it on your notebook
http://www.newsinlevels.com/