Monday, 26 November 2012

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict


Once again the  Israeli-Palestinian conflict has made the head lines. You've probably seen terrible images and heard about all the casualties and the bombs. But what do you really know about what is  going on in the area?

Read about it here: Israel-Gaza Conflict Flashes Hot Again 
and  here:  Israel-Palestine Conflict: What Is It About?
 


Catalan Elections in the News

Watch what the news is saying about the elections in Catalonia.

 This Wednesday you will be discussing  the situation in Catalonia with Emir. 
Watch some of the news programmes. They will help you  get familiar with some of the vocabulary you will be practising in class.


Wednesday, 14 November 2012

APLE2 Oral Presentations






Your assignment for the APLE2 class is a 10 minute oral presentation on any topic you choose. Make sure you choose a topic you know well and you think may be of interest to the class.
It is important that you use some visual aids to enhance your presentation.
Your presentation will be assessed not only by your teacher, but by your classmates as well.

Dates:

Fri 23rd: Rocío, Alberto, Antonio, Julia
Tues 27th: Andrea G, Enrique, Juan, Sara
Fri 30th: Silvia, Andrea P, Raúl, Sergio 
Tues 4th: Ignacio, Ángela, Lis 
Tues 11th: Raúl G, Rubén
 
Tips about giving presentations:
   
  • Explain the structure of your presentation at the beginning so that your listeners know what to expect.
  •  Use clear, simple language. Do not use too many technical words. If you do, write them on the board.
  • Make sure you understand everything you are saying and can pronounce all the words.
  • Use your own words and  DO NOT learn by heart.
  • Do not read from your notes.
  • Speak clearly and make sure everyone can understand you.
  • Use interesting material to illustrate your presentation, but do not overload your audience.
  • Be aware of your body language. Look audience in the eye. Stand up straight.
  • Breathe! (It helps you relax)

These are some of the points your teacher will be looking at:
  • Use of English: grammar / vocabulary
  • Pronunciation
  • Clarity and fluency
  • Use of visual aids
  • Is it well prepared and rehearsed?
  • Is it interesting?

Saturday, 10 November 2012

President Obama's Victory Speech

President Obama speaks in Chicago after winning re-election.

Listen to the whole speech and then choose a fragment of about 20 lines. You will have to read it in front of the class, so you should practise reading it a few times, until your pronunciation and entonation are allmost perfect!!



U2 I Still Haven't Found...



Listen to the song and do the quiz

When you have finished, click on see how you did and then  send the results to me. My teacher code is OlgaGalileo