Gerund or Infinitive?

Trying to decide when to use an infinitive or a gerund can drive you crazy. And there is no easy way to learn, I'm afraid. It's just a matter of PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and MORE PRACTICE.

Here are some links to get you started.

Infinitive or -ing? Verb Lists
More verb lists
Infinitive or Gerund? Some exercises.
Keep practising
And still some more!

A look inside a Syrian Refugee Camp in Turkey

Thousands of Syrians flee their country and find refuge in neighbouring Turkey. They leave behind a  terrible conflict which has claimed the lives of tens of thousands.

1. How has the number of Syrian refugees leaving their country increased in the past month?
2. How many Syrian refugees are now in Turkey?
3. How old is Um Omar? Did she arrive in Turkey alone?
4. How does Um Omar describe her  life in Syria?
5. Do the Turkish authorities let all the refugees arriving at the border into the country?
6. What are the main problems inside the camp?
7. What is their main fear?

Writing a Discussion Essay

When writing a discussion essay, remember to keep to the fixed structure:

• introduction
• body (arguments for and against)
• conclusion

You will find the following example useful.

7.2 Discussion Essay Esl Printables

Farewell to 2nd of Bachillerato Students!

The school year is coming to an end for the 2nd of Bachillerato students and it is time to say goodbye.


I know it has not been easy, I have seen you tired, exhausted at times, frustrated, ... but at last you've made it here. All those sleepless nights, all those hours in front of your books have paid off, and I hope the effort was worth it.

Before we say goodbye, I'd  like to wish you all every success and happiness in the future. Keep learning!!

"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." Henry David Thoreau


 Best of luck!

 Graduation Speeches

The following are graduation speeches written by the students in  APLE2. 

A Trip to Antarctica

Thinking about your summer holiday? How would you like to travel to Antarctica? 
Watch the following video and discover some of the wonders of this amazing continent.

 


Imagine you have decided to travel there.

• Would you find much rain?
• When would it be a good time to travel?
• Where would you start your trip from?
• Would you be able to get near the gigantic icebergs? How?
• What animals would you expect to see?
• What other things can you do there?

Leonardo Da Vinci - Universal Genious

Watch the following documentary about  Leonardo Da Vinci and answer the questions.
Feel free to leave a comment about this fascinating genius.

1. Where was Leonardo born?
2. What did he study?
3. How many places did he live in?
4. What did he do in 1492?
5. Who did he work for for 17 years?
6. Name some of the inventions and designs he worked on.
7. What was Leonardo's greatest dream?
8. Where did he spend his last years?
9. How old was he when he died? 
10. What characterises the Renaissance Man?

Graduation Speeches

Only a few weeks to go!
 Soon you will be saying goodbye to teachers and students and to the school where you've spent an important part of your life.
Now I am giving you the opportunity  to think back and try to recapture those moments which will stay with you for ever, your very first day, all the good and bad memories ...  You are about to embark on a new adventure, so you might also like to talk about your hopes for the future .
You will be able to talk about all that in your GRADUATION SPEECH.
This will be your final project, so it is important that you spend some time thinking and preparing what you want to say.






In order to help you and give you some ideas, here are some examples and tips.


How to write a valedictorian speech

Selected speeches by valedictorians (NYTimes)

The top valedictorian speeches on YouTube

Here are some examples of funny or inspirational speeches

The Mobile Phone's 40th Anniversary

The first mobile phone call was made on 3rd of April, 1973.

40 years later Marty Cooper, the 'father' of the mobile phone, talks about his invention.

Watch the interview.

1. What was the real reason for creating the first mobile phone?
2. What did he say on that first call?
3. Had he planned what he was going to say?
4. How much did he make from his invention?
5. How many people worldwide own cell phones?
6. Rather than improving coverage, what are companies more interested in?
7. What is according to Marty the most exciting revolution?
8. How can our cell phones help our health?

Watch the following video about the history of iconic mobile phone designs.


 


And what about you?
Are you one of the billions of people who own a mobile phone? When did you get your first phone and how many have you had? How important is your phone in your life? What do you use it for. Can you imagine life without it?

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