Optical illusions

Today we worked with optical illusions: a good way to practice comparatives and vocabulary.

Fast --> Faster

Big --> Bigger

Small --> Smaller

Old --> Older

Young --> Younger

Happy --> Happier
Ugly --> Uglier

Beautiful --> More beautiful

Long --> Longer

Short --> Shorter

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¿QUÉ ES UN MORFEMA?

·      Las palabras pueden dividirse en unidades más pequeñas, como las letras(h-a-m-a-c-a), los fonemas o sonidos/a-m-á-k-a/ y las sílabas(ha-ma-ca). Sin embargo, ni las letras ni los fonemas ni las sílabas tienen significado.

·        

Las unidades más pequeñas con significado se llaman morfemas:

Perritos:perr- (morfema léxico o raíz)

            -it- (morfema gramatical derivativo)

            -o- (morfema gramatical flexivo)

            -s  (morfema gramatical flexivo) 

·         Los morfemas se dividen en:

o   Morfemas léxicos o raíces: encierran el significado principal (perr-it-o-s)

o   Morfemas gramaticales:

§  Morfemas flexivos (aportan significados como el género, el número, etc.):

perr-it-o-s

§  Morfemas derivativos o afijos:

§  Prefijos (pre-decir)

§  Sufijos(perr-it-o-s)

Direct Language Lab

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Also, using these materials you'll gain free access to mobile applications and online programmes that facilitate the process of foreign language learning. This e-learning program contains exercises corresponding to the units in English designed with Direct Method coursebooks. Students can consolidate the already learnt material, catch up if they fall behind or revise the material before a stage exam in a very attractive and modern way. You can see an example here.

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Trinity GESE 7 & 8 --> Tips

I leave here some tips for the levels 7 & 8. Good luck!

Biología 1º ESO - Tema 3

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There was an old woman...

There Was An Old Woman

There was an old woman who swallowed a fly,

I don't know why she swallowed a fly,

Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old woman who swallowed a spider,

That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her,

She swallowed the spider to catch the fly,

I don't know why she swallowed the fly,

Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old woman who swallowed a bird,

How absurd! to swallow a bird,

She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,

That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her,

She swallowed the spider to catch the fly,

I don't know why she swallowed the fly,

Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old woman who swallowed a cat,

Imagine that! to swallow a cat,

She swallowed the cat to catch the bird,

She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,

That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her,

She swallowed the spider to catch the fly,

I don't know why she swallowed the fly,

Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old woman who swallowed a dog,

What a hog! to swallow a dog,

She swallowed the dog to catch the cat,

She swallowed the cat to catch the bird,

She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,

That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her,

She swallowed the spider to catch the fly,

I don't know why she swallowed the fly,

Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old woman who swallowed a goat,

Just opened her throat! to swallow a goat,

She swallowed the goat to catch the dog,

She swallowed the dog to catch the cat,

She swallowed the cat to catch the bird,

She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,

That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her,

She swallowed the spider to catch the fly,

I don't know why she swallowed the fly,

Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old woman who swallowed a cow,

I don't know how she swallowed a cow!

She swallowed the cow to catch the goat,

She swallowed the goat to catch the dog,

She swallowed the dog to catch the cat,

She swallowed the cat to catch the bird,

She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,

That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her,

She swallowed the spider to catch the fly,

I don't know why she swallowed the fly,

Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old woman who swallowed a horse,

She's dead—of course!

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Divisibilidad

El estudio de la Teoría de la Divisibilidad se originó debido a la necesidad de tener que repartir cantidades de cosas entre personas, dándole a cada una el mismo número de unidades, cuestiones que a veces no tenían solución debido a la no divisibilidad del número tratado.

En clase trabajamos el concepto de múltiplo y divisor mediante materiales manipulativos, 

...pero ahora es momento de repasar aplicando lo aprendido haciendo ejercicios:

AUTOEVALUACIÓN

Soluciones

Tips for conversation

Remember that everyone gets nervous in exams, especially oral exams. So, don’t worry, these tips will help you feel more confident in a speaking exam.

• Listening to as much English as possible will help to improve your speaking. Listening to songs, podcasts, films, TV series or video clips will help you to feel more confident about speaking.
• Speak as much English in class as possible. If you speak English regularly in class, you will find it easier to speak in an exam.
• Slow down! It’s not a race. Before you speak, think carefully about what to say and speak a little slower than normal.
• Use language you know is correct. Use words and expressions you have used before.
• If you don’t know a word, think of another way to say it. For example, if you know the word ‘expensive’, but can’t remember the word ‘cheap’, you could say:
  It’s not expensive.
  It’s a good price.
  It’s not a lot of money.
• Listen to yourself while you speak and if you hear a mistake, correct it. Native speakers make mistakes and correct them all the time.
• Look at the examiner’s or other student’s face and eyes when you speak. Do they understand you? If not, say it again with different words.
• If you don’t understand the question or the activity, ask the examiner. Say: ‘Could you repeat that, please?’
• Always say something. Don’t just say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Explain your answer with a reason. Say ‘Yes, I agree because....’
• Speak clearly so that the examiner can hear you. If you find this difficult, practise with a friend at home. Stand at opposite ends of a room and speak to each other in English. Or speak to each other in English on your computers.

Making suggestions

Why don’t we ... (+ verb without ‘to’) ?
Shall we ... (+ verb without ‘to’) ?
Would you like to ... (+ verb) ?
Let’s ... (+ verb without ‘to’)
What about ... (+ -ing) ?
How about ... (+ -ing) ?

Responding to suggestions

Yes, OK.
That’s a good idea.
That sounds great!
No, I don’t think so.
I’m not sure about that.
I’d prefer to ... (+ verb).

It is very important to show that you are interested in what your partner is saying. Use these expressions to show you are interested. Remember! When we are very interested or surprised our voice is higher and louder.

Normal response

Uh-huh.
That’s interesting.
Oh, I see.
Right.

Stronger response

Really?
Wow! That’s amazing!
That’s incredible!
No way!
You’re joking!

Do you understand?

When you are speaking to someone it is important that you understand each other. If you don’t understand something, ask your partner to explain what they mean. If they don’t understand you, explain what you mean. Use these expressions to help you.

When you don’t understand

I don’t understand.
Could you repeat that?
Could you say that again?
What do you mean, exactly?
I’m not sure what you mean.
Can you explain that?

Explain what you mean

What I mean is ...
In other words ...

Giving your opinion

I think... / I don’t think ...
I believe... / I don’t believe ...
In my opinion,
For me,
Personally, I think ...

Asking for someone’s opinion

Do you agree?
What do you think?
What do you think about ... (this)?
Do you think that’s right?
What’s your view?
Are you OK with that?

Agreeing

That’s right!
Absolutely!
Exactly!
Me too!
Yes, I agree!
I totally agree!
I couldn’t agree more!
I see exactly what you mean!
You're right. That's a good point.

Disagreeing

I don’t agree!
I totally disagree!
Absolutely not!
That’s not right!
I’m not sure about that.

Partly agreeing

I agree up to a point, but ...
I see your point, but ...
That’s partly true, but ...
I'm not so sure about that.

It is always a good idea to justify your opinions. Don’t just say ‘I agree’, but say ‘I agree because I think that ... (explain your reason).’

what can you do to improve your level of accuracy when you speak English?

• Even native speakers make mistakes when they speak in their own language, but they are always listening to themselves and correct themselves. Here are some tips to help you speak correctly.
• Don’t worry about making mistakes, it’s normal, but ...
• Listen to your English when you speak and if you notice a mistake, correct it. If you don’t notice any mistakes, don’t worry.
• Make a ‘my typical mistakes’ page in your notebook. Write down mistakes you often make and when you speak, listen out for those mistakes. If you always say ‘I must to go’, then write it down next to the correct version ‘I must go’ and listen out for this mistake when you speak.
• Use grammar you know. If you use new grammar you don’t know for the first time in an exam, you will make more mistakes and find it more difficult to correct yourself.
• Use words you know. Revise the vocabulary you learn in class and try to use new words again to help you remember them. If you don’t know an exact word, use a different word that you know.
• Record yourself speaking and listen to yourself. Correct your mistakes and remember the good language to use again.
• Take your time and think when you speak! If you speak too fast and don’t think about your language, you will make mistakes. However, don’t speak too slowly – you don’t want to sound like a robot.

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La vida en la Tierra

Respondiendo a estas preguntas, repasarás y solucionarás dudas sobre "La vida en la Tierra"

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Propiedad distributiva de la multiplicación

Hemos estado estudiando las propiedades de la multiplicación, utilizando regletas para recordarlas mediante la memoria visual y el aprendizaje práctico.

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Powers - Potencias

Una potencia es el resultado de multiplicar un número por sí mismo varias veces. El número que multiplicamos se llama base, el número de veces que multiplicamos la base se llama exponente.

En la potencia 2³, la base es 2 y el exponente es 3.

En la potencia 3², la base es 3 y el exponente es 2.

Para operar con potencias, debemos tener en cuenta las siguientes reglas:

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Despacho profesional - One to One 

Ya tenemos despacho. Los servicios a domicilio serán excepcionales, a partir de ahora.

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Secundaria

Adultos

Recordad  que las horas se reservan y pagan con antelación y para solicitar cambios hay que avisar al menos un día antes (bajo disponibilidad). Lucía es Profesora cualificada y con experiencia docente, con nivel C2 en Inglés.  Profesora de clases particulares: autónoma, IAE y licencia municipal en vigor.

Becas Fundación Amancio Ortega

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La Fundación Amancio Ortega intenta promover con esta iniciativa el aprendizaje de lengua inglesa y el desarrollo personal de los jóvenes, a partir de una inmersión total en un nuevo entorno, conviviendo con una familia de acogida durante el año escolar en el país de destino.

El Formulario de inscripción para la Edición 2018-2019 estará disponible el próximo lunes 2 de octubre de 2017 a las 13:00h (hora peninsular)

Why are shamrocks considered lucky?

Prior to Christianity and the work of St. Patrick, the Druids believed that they could thwart evil spirits and danger by carrying a shamrock. A three-leafshamrock would enable them to see the evil spirits and escape in time. A four-leaf clover was said to ward off badluck and offer magical protection.

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As you have done your best in the examinations, I am waiting to see your result and to mark celebrations. I wish you all the best for the results that are soon going to come. Good luck and be confident!!!!!!

The subjunctive

The subjunctive is a verb form which expresses possible, unreal, imaginary or desirable situations. We see it most often in conditionals and wishes.

We also find it in sentences that start with:It + be + an adjective:

It is important that you go as soon as possible

It’s essential that he see a doctor

It’s crucial that they leave the building

It’s best that you not be at the meeting

These sentences are very formal. Notice that the form of the subjunctive is almost always the same as the form of the infinitive (except for be).

The other place we can find a subjunctive is with verbs like recommend and suggest:

I suggest that you be there on time

I recommend that he not drink so much again

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Infinitive of purpose

A to-infinitive can be used to express purpose:

I'm calling to place an order for delivery.

Diya went to the door to open it.

To pass this test, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more.

In order and so as can be used before a to-infinitive for emphasis in more formal styles:

He took a book with him in order to have something to read on the train.

The parties started negotiations so as to reach an agreement as soon as possible.

In order to attract a wider audience, we need to rethink our marketing strategy.

The negative is always in order not + to-infinitive or so as not + to-infinitive:

He tiptoed through the hall so as not to be heard.

In order not to lose time, we must act at once.

The infinitive of purpose can only be used if the doer of the action expressed by the infinitive is the same as the subject of the main clause. If the subjects are different, we can use so + that-clause with the present simple tense or with the modal verbs may, can, will, might, could or would:

Jerry works hard so that his family has everything they need.

I'll leave the door open so that you can come in.

Tina gave me a shopping list so that I wouldn't forget anything.

In order + that-clause is also possible in this case; however, it is more formal and less common. In the that-clause, we can use the modal verbs may, shall, might or should:

Our company does everything in order that all complaints may be dealt with fairly and effectively.

With come and go, we can use the infinitive of purpose with the verb in any present or past tense or with the gerund form of the verb:

I'm just coming to help.

We went to talk to a lawyer.

Have you thought of going to see a doctor?

But if come and go are used as infinitives or as imperatives, we use and instead of to:

I must go and check the heater.

He will come and dance with you.

Go and fetch a glass.

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Relative clauses I

Defining relative clauses

These provide essential information about the antecedent, so the sentence would be incomplete without them.

The pronouns who (people), which (things) and that (people
and things) can be omitted if they do not function as the
subject. Whose (possession) cannot be omitted or replaced.

She is the girl (who / that) I met in England.
(Ella es la chica a la que conocí en Inglaterra.)
I did not get the e-mail (which / that) you sent.
(No recibí el correo electrónico que mandaste.)
This is the blog whose author is unknown.
(Este es el “blog” cuyo autor es desconocido.)

When (time) and where (place) are relative adverbs.
When can be omitted or replaced by that. Where cannot be
replaced by that and it can only be omitted in a few cases.

I’ll never forget the day (when / that) I met her.
(Nunca olvidaré el día en que la conocí.)
I visited the area where all the trendy shops are.
(Visité la zona donde están todas las tiendas de moda.)

If a preposition is related to the relative pronoun or adverb, this is omitted and the preposition is located after the verb.

The boy (who / that) I talked to was nervous.
(El chico con el que hablé estaba nervioso.)

Non-defining relative clauses

These add information about the antecedent and they go between commas. They are introduced by who, which, when, where and whose (never by that), which cannot be omitted. They are not common in spoken English because they are very formal.

Jack, who is English, works for a French firm.
(Jack, que es inglés, trabaja para una empresa francesa.)

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Estamos de celebración

Da gusto ver cuando el esfuerzo y el trabajo obtienen su recompensa: Misión CAE superada 

¡Felicidades, T. Rodríguez!

TO BE and TO HAVE GOT

THE VERB “TO BE”

Podemos distinguir tres formas: afirmativa, negativa e interrogativa.

El verbo “to be” generalmente se traduce por ser/estar, pero a veces también por tener o hacer:

Definiciones y hechos generales	Glasgow is in Scotland (Glasgow está en Escocia)
Sentimientos	We are very happy (Estamos/somos muy felices)
Estados	I'm hungry and he is thirsty (Tengo hambre y el tiene sed)
Profesiones y nacionalidades	My brother is a lawyer (Mi hermanos es abogado)
Precios	How much is it? It's 3 euros (Cuánto es? Son 3 euros)
Medidas	It's 10 metres long Mide 10 metros
Edad	She is fourteen years old (Ella tiene catorce años)
Tiempo atmosférico	It's hot and sunny today, but tomorrow it will be cold. (Hace calor y hace sol hoy, pero mañana hará frío)

El verbo “to be” también se utiliza en combinación con “there” :

There is + sustantivo singular

There are + sustantivo plural

Esta construcción equivale a nuestra expresión impersonal “HAY”:

         There is a book on the table (Hay un libro sobre la mesa)

         There are two books on the table (Hay dos libros sobre la mesa)

THE VERB “HAVE GOT”

El verbo "have got" significa tener. Expresa lo que poseemos o las características de alguien o algo cuando lo describimos: 

She's got long straight dark hair (Ella tiene el pelo largo, liso y oscuro)

He's got big green eyes (Él tiene los ojos grandes y verdes / grandes ojos verdes)

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