ESO2 LISTENING COMPREHENSION

1.-Watch the video and do the quiz.
2.- You can watch the video twice.
3.- When you finish send your results to me.

ESO 3 LISTENING COMPREHENSION: 2011, A YEAR OF NATURAL DISASTERS

Today we're going to do a listening exercise using NOBUNA.COM. It's a really nice website in which we can practise our listening skills and play at the same time.

The best way to play the game is to:
 
-Watch and listen to the entire video without interruption and try to understand the dialog. If you don't understand, don't worry. Just do your best!
 
-Watch and listen to the video one more time and try to fill in the blanks. Don't worry about making mistakes. Again, just try your best.

-When you are done with the exercise, click 'Finish' to view your results and check them against the video to understand any mistakes and look up words you didn't understand in the dictionary.

-Remember you can pause the video or you can go backwards or forward. 

  -If you register first you will be able to save your score. 
 
Let's go!

2011 a year of natural disasters

ESO4: AT THE DOCTOR'S

What are some of the most common problems for which people go to a doctor when seeking medical advice and an examination? Do you ever look for medical advice or medication online?

Watch this video from multimedia-english.com and learn the vocabulary.

Now, listen to the conversation about medical advice by pressing the "Play Audio" button, and answer the questions. When you finish, press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.



Here you will find some basic vocabulary to use at the doctor's. Read the list and choose some of the words or expressions to write a dialogue.

LISTENING COMPREHENSION: TALKING ABOUT OUR FAMILY

You're going to listen to seven people talking about their family. After listening, try to answer the questions and check your answers by clicking on the yellow tick.

My family

LISTENING COMPREHENSION: SONGS

The Script - Hall of fame

You will hear seven seconds of a song by The Script. Before you listen, discuss whether they will sing a), b) or c) in the gap.


Yeah, you could be the greatest … (+5 words) .. You could be the king kong, banging on your chest 
a) man in the whole world.
b) you could be the best.
c) babe of all the rest.

Now play the video below from 00.52 to 00.59. (Though you may want to hear more)






Pitbull ft Christina Aguilera - Feel This Moment


You will hear seven seconds of a song by Pitbull and Christina Aguilera. Before you listen, discuss whether they will sing a), b) or c) in the gap.


Ya'll call it a moment, ... (+4 words)

a) I call it life.
b) a moment in life.
c) just tell your wife.

Now play the video below from 00.07 to 00.14. (Though you may want to hear more)



Bruno Mars – Locked out of heaven .

You will hear seven seconds of a song by Bruno Mars. Before you listen, discuss whether he will sing a), b) or c) in the gap.


Never had much faith ...  (+4 words)

a) in being so original.
b) in love or miracles.
c) in those being satirical

Now play the video below from 00.20 to 00.27. (Though you may want to hear more)




Now is your turn. Get in groups of three. Find a 7 second clip from you tube, write out some of the lyrics and leave a gap of between 3 and 5 words, then give three possible answers, one of which should be the real answer.

ESO3 SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

Watch the video and answer the questions.

 
  

1. What day is St. Patrick's day?

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2. What nationality was he?

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3.What happened to him when he was 16?

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4. How long was he a prisoner?

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5. What was his religion an what did he spend his life doing?

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6. When did he die?

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7. What did myth claim St. Patrick did? Was it true?

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8. What did the shamrock symbolise?

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9. Do shamrocks exit? What plants are used as shamrocks?

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10. Where did the tradition start? Why?

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ESO4 LISTENING COMPREHENSION: FAWLTY TOWERS

Watch the video and answer the questions in the worksheet.



After watching the video leave your comments.

ESO1 LISTENING COMPREHENSION: MEETING FRIENDS

Today we're going to try a new activity for you. Click on the following link and follow the instructions. In this first episode some young people meet up in a café.



Big city, small world-Episode 1

Do the Preparation task first. Then listen to the audio. Next go to each Task and do the activity. If you need help, you can read the Transcript at any time.

ESO4 LISTENING COMPREHENSION: FRIENDSHIP

  Listen to the conversation and then answer the questions about the birthday party. 

The birthday party




Now try this Quiz Show. Remember to read the instructions before listening.

Circle of friends

And another one. Rebecca talks about her best friend and where and how they met and why they like each other. While you listen answer the questions in Comprehension Q's.

Her best friend

ESO4 CHRISTMAS: BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW

Do you everything about Christmas? I bet you don't. Watch the video and answer the questions.




1. What do most people thik of when they think of Christmas?

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2. What Christians celebrate on Christmas day?

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3. Is there any mention of December 25th in the Holy Bible?

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4. When did December 25th become the official day to celebrate Christmas?

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5. How did people celebrate this holiday for many centuries?

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6. What happened to people who celebrated Christmas in Massachusetts in 1644?

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7. How did Christmas as we know it nowadays spread across the United States?

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8. When did Christmas become the commercial holiday that it is today?

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9. Where was Saint Nicholas of Myra from?

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10. Why is Santa Claus always represented as a man dressed in red and white?

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ESO4 SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW

From LYRICSMODE.COM lyrics archive

Let's try this time with this song. Most of you love singing and I'm sure the rest of you sing while having a shower. Get ready, take your headdphones and let's try to complete the lyrics of this song.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Go to lyrics training.
2. Create a new account.
3. Look for SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW at the top of the page.
4. Select the mode which best suits you.
5. Try to fill in the blanks.
6. Have fun!

ESO3 LISTENING: AN INTELLIGENT HOUSE

Watch this video about an intelligent house. Answer the questions and don't forget to send me your results.

ESO3 TED: IMPROV EVERYWHERE

Charlie Todd is the creator of Improv Everywhere, a group that creates absurd and joyful public scenes.

Bored by a temp job, and tired of waiting for someone to give him a stage, comedian Charlie Todd decided to make his own. So he walked into a bar and pretended to be musician Ben Folds. It went so well that it inspired him to create Improv Everywhere.

Todd has, produced, directed, performed, and documented the group’s work for over ten years. In that time they've run over 100 'missions,' some involving hundereds or thousands of 'agents,' each one creating a wonderful and irreproducible experience. Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious, and unexpected public scenes: Seventy synchronized dancers in storefront windows, "ghostbusters" running through the New York Public Library, and the annual no-pants subway ride.

Would you like to participate in any of these scenes? Leave a comment after watching this video.

ESO4 READING COMPREHENSION: AIRPORT INFORMATION

1-Read  the text: Airport information (www.dailyesl.com) once and make sure you understand the meaning of the words in bold. If you don't look them up in the dictionary.

2-Read along with the audio recording.

3-Do Part II: Vocabulary Exercise.

4-When you finish go to Online Listening Practice and click on Airport Announcement.

5-Do II. Listening exercises (1,2,3 and 4).

6- Go back to Online Listening Practice and click on Airplane Travel. Listen to the words and then do II. Practice.

ESO3 LISTENING: THE GREAT GETAWAY

To improve our listening skills we have to listen more and more.
Let's try with Garfield and friends: The great getaway . I hope you like it as much as me.

By Judit Jékel

ESO 3 HAWAII, AN AMAZING PARADISE

This is the last day of our Easter holidays and tomorrow we're going back to school.
But if you could choose would you go back to school or would you continue your holidays in ...

HAWAII?

As we can't go on with our holidays, click on the following link and learn things about this amazing place.

Hawaii, an amazing paradise (by Judit Jékel)

ESO3 WHAT A FEELING

It's been a long time since we last heard a song. Why don't we try with this one.
Remember we always try with the beginner mode and if you find that one to easy you can try with another level.

So, find your level and start singing.

What a feeling- Agnes Carlsson (www.lyricstraining.com)

ESO2 HONEY BEES

We have learnt some interesting things about honey bees. We have had a look at some specific vocabulary and we have read, listened and spoken about them.

Here we have some more. Click on the link, watch the video and do the exercises.



1. Where do some honey bees nest?
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2. How do these honey bees defend themselves?
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3. What happens if a bee attacks you?
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4. Can a bee sting go through a bee suit?
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5. What happens to the bee when it loses its sting?
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6. How do these bees warn their enemies off?
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7. Which is the colony's great treasure?
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8. What do bees use to produce honey?
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9. How does the moth manage to get through the bees?
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10. How can the bees survive the season without flowers?
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ESO 3 SUMMER HOLIDAYS ALL OVER THE WORLD

Watch the following video and answer the questions in the quiz.

BEGINNERS: INTRODUCING YOURSELF

Let's start from the very beginning. For those of you who have problems with basic English, click on the following link and do all the exercises you find in the following order:

- Vocabulary

- Dialogue

-Listen and repeat

-Exercises

-Games

Introducing yourself   (www.linguasnet.com)