Tuesday, 20 December 2016

Recommended Readings


Check your level prior to buying a book


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Some recommended books by Official Schools of Languages

  • Some books they recommend at the Guadix EOI 
  • EOI Roquetas de Mar 
1º Nivel Básico

-The Mystery of Manor Hall, by Jane Lammack. Oxford Bookworms Library Starter.
-A Ghost in Love and Other Stories, by Michael Dean. Oxford Bookworms Stage 1.
2º Nivel Básico
- Wonders the World, by Vicky Shipton. Pearson English Active Readers Level 2.
-Stories of Courage, by Clare Gray. Pearson English Active Readers Level 3.
3º Nivel Intermedio
- Tales of Mystery and Imagination, by Edgar Allan Poe. Oxford Bookworms Stage 3.
- The Great Gatsby, by F.T.Fitzgerald. Oxford Bookworms Stage 5.
1º Nivel Avanzado
- A Tangled Web, by Alan Maley. Cambridge English Readers. Level 5.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl. Penguin.
2º Nivel Avanzado
- Starting Over, by Tony Parson.
- A Friend of the Family, by Lisa Jewel.
C1
- Yellow Room, by Shelan Rodger.


  • EOI Priego (Cordoba)

1º Nivel Básico:
- The Girl with Green Eyes. John Escott. Oxford University Press. Starter.
- Sherlock Holmes and the Duke’s son. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Oxford University Press. Starter.
2º Nivel Básico:
- England. John Escott. Oxford University Press. Stage 1.
- The Importance of Being Ernest. Oscar Wilde. Oxford University Press. Stage 2.
1º Nivel Intermedio:
- Slumdog Millionaire. Vikas Swarup. Macmillan Readers. Intermediate.
1º Nivel Avanzado:
- The Garden Party and other stories. Katherine Mansfield. Oxford University Press. Stage 5.
2º Nivel Avanzado:
- The Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgeral. Modern Classics. Penguin.
C1:
- The Catcher in the Rye. J. D. Salinger. Penguin.


Thursday, 24 November 2016

THANKSGIVING DAY


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If you want to improve your vocabulary check this link thanksgiving ACTIVITIES, ( remember to  choose your level)

Friday, 28 October 2016

HAPPY HALLOWEEN




  •  Halloween Video Activity
    1.     What are the boys doing with the pumpkin? 
    2.     What do yopu need to make this Halloween  decoration?
    3.     What are the two costumes they prepare? 
    4.     Can you see other costumes in the video?
    5.      What are they cooking for the Halloween party?
    6.     What games do they play in the Halloween party? 
    7.     How many people go “trick or treat”to their house?
  • If you want to know more about Halloween and/pr to improve your vocabulary on this topic please go to esolcourses.com, (choose your level)
SPEAKING ACTIVITIES:

Monday, 17 October 2016

Face to Face/Via Phone

Rubric for conversation (via phone/ face to face)



Student A
Student B
-GREET THE PERSON 
-SAY YOUR NAME & COMPANY
-ASK/OFFER HELP

-EXPLAIN PROBLEM (PROMPT CARD)
TRY TO HELP WITH THE PROBLEM (PROMPT CARD)
IN CASE OF PROBLEMS/ VERIFICATION/ CLARIFICATION/ETC GIVE YOUR DETAILS 
(Address, phone number, email, etc.)

-YOU WERE ONLY ABLE TO LOCATE THE PHONE NUMBER, ASK FOR THE ADDRESS AND E-MAIL OF THE COMPANY YOU ARE CALLING 
GIVE YOUR DETAILS
(Address, phone number, email, etc)
THANK & FAREWELL

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Monday, 3 October 2016

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  1. What are some things you do every day? (mum/brother/sister)
  2. What are some good habits you/your family have?
  3. Do you have any bad habits?
  4. Can your peer/classmate give you any advice for your bad habits?
  5. What is something you should do every day but don’t do?
  6. What are some activities you like to do? (family/friends)
  7. How much do you exercise every week?
  8. What is a successful life? What habits should you have to have a successful life?
  9. What three habits will improve your life?
  10. What are some habits that can improve your English ability?
  11. What is something you do about once a week, month or year? (friends/family)