The verb "have got"

 

Watch the video and answers the different questions that are presented to you during the video.

The video contains pictures from the movie "The Croods" and the main aim of the activity is to learn and practise how to describe people and their appearance.

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The verb "to be"

Here you have mind map for the verb TO BE and the personal pronouns.

In these videos, you can watch a tutorial about the verb to be with some sentences to practice.

Possessive adjectives

 

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Ex. 3

Computer and the Internet Vocabulary

Are you a computer geek? If not, these words and expressions are a real ‘must’ for you to know in the XXI century! How many words related to the world of computers and the Internet do you already know?

BASIC COMPUTER VOCABULARY

cookies 

1) a thin, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet, 2) a piece of information stored on your computer, which contains information about Internet documents you have looked at

COLLOCATIONS RELATED TO COMPUTER AND THE INTERNET WORLD:

to surf the Internet/Net/Web – to look at information on the Internet by moving from one page to another using electronic links.

to download sth from the Internet – to copy computer programs, music or other information electronically using the Internet.

to install software – to put a piece of equipment somewhere and make it ready to use.

a backup copy – an extra copy of computer information.

to reboot a computer – When a computer reboots, it switches off and then starts again immediately, and when you reboot a computer, you make it do this.

a mouse pad – sth underneath the mouse to stop it slipping and improve its accuracy.

screen resolution – how many pixels across and down the screen.

external hard drive/hard disc – additional storage you can connect to your computer.

to store data – to save your work.

memory card – a device for storing information in computers or digital cameras.

graphics card – the part inside a computer that allows it to receive and show pictures and video.

touchscreen tablet – a tablet with a screen that works when you touch it.

USB flash drive/memory stick/pendrive – a small electronic device designed to store information that can be put into a computer, mobile phone, etc.

social networking website – websites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. where people meet and socialise.

wireless network – network that does not require wires.

to run a program – to start an application.

Internet access – to connect to the World Wide Web (www)

WiFi password – a secret word that allows you to access the Internet.

to double click – to click twice on sth on the screen.

to retrieve data – to get something after first finding it.

a corrupt file – if information on a computer is corrupt, it has been damaged or spoiled.

How to write a semi-formal e-mail

 

A semi-formal e-mail is written to someone that you know by name and with whom you have a professional or business relationship with, for instance; your teacher, accountant, landlord, etc. The surname should be used when addressing them – Dear Mrs.Thomas, Dear Mr Jones.

A semi-formal greeting > Dear Mr Hopkins, Dear Mrs Thomas.

When signing off the e-mail, ‘Yours truly’, ‘Sincerely yours’ and ‘Yours faithfully’ would be used for semi-formal or formal e-mails. In semi-formal e-mails, you can also use – ‘With best wishes’ and ‘With regards’.

Here is an example of a semi-formal e-mail structure.

Future tenses

Connectors of sequence

 

CLICK HERE TO PRACTISE CONNECTORS

Quotation marks

 

Exercise

Modal verbs: need to & have to

 

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April Fool's Day

I'm sure all of you have heard of pranks, jokes and the rest, but most of you don't really know where it comes from. 

First, do the following quizz to check how much do you know about jokes and vocabulary related to it. CLICK ON THIS PUN TO FIND OUT.

Watch the clip from ASK HISTORY and answer the questions. click here

So, do you have similar celebrations in your country? When do they take place?

In Spain, the 28th December, we celebrate the Innocents' Day, in which people play tricks on the rest. 

Ex. 

Talking about obligations and prohibitions

 

Click here and there for  the explanation in Spanish

Giving advice

 

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