domingo, 31 de julio de 2011

LEARNING ENGLISH- ASK MR.DUNCAN

      “Mister Duncan” has produced 60 teaching videos on various subjects. There are short lessons on a wide variety of subjects from intonation to political correctness to phrasal verbs and responses to questions such as “What’s the difference between “on time” and “in time””. He claims his videos have been watched over 22 million times and they’re all free!

      The BBC produces fantastic video and audio series for English Language Learning. Explore their site for yourself, but here are links to parts you can find particularly useful:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/pron/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/faceup/index.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/theteacher/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/grammar_challenge/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/quizzes/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1143_exams/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/teachingenglish/radio/innovations.shtml

http://www.tes.co.uk/resourcesHome.aspx?navcode=70
Free resources created by teachers for teachers. Enter “spelling” as a keyword, and you’ll find powerpoints, worksheets, weblinks, spelling lists and other resources.

http://www.societyforqualityeducation.org/stairway/readingmaterial.pdf
Hundreds of sentences for dictation or reading practice, linked to phonics



jueves, 28 de julio de 2011

HORN OF AFRICA: S.O.S.!!!

      Dr Hussein Sheikh Qassim works in the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in Marere, southern Somalia. He spoke to us by phone at 1pm on 15 July.

      “In Marere, the situation is extremely dire. This is the only hospital in this part of Somalia. There are no other clinics – not even mobile clinics – anywhere near here. People are coming here from all over the country"

      More information, here

MEDIA AND LEARNING NEWS



      The eLearning Europa website has always been a very useful location for anyone interested in finding out about e-Learning activities in different European countries as well as projects and initiatives that operate across border.

      The time behind eLearning Europe recently launched a new portal, which is designed to become the European reference portal on education and technology. The new plaform is the result of a year's work of careful planning and design and has a focus on developing the technological solution most suited to user request and aimed to facilitate a better flow od ideas and interaction. It also includes its own TV channel which is growing source of high quality videos about education and ICT.


martes, 26 de julio de 2011

HOW TO TALK LIKE SHAKESPEARE

           




PAY ATTENTION:



      1.- Instead of you,  say thou or thee (and instead y'all say ye)
      2.- Rhymed couplets are all the rage
      3.- Men are Shirrad, ladies are Mistress and your friends all are called Cousin
      4.- Instead of cursing, try calling your tormenters jackanapes or canker-blossoms or polsonous bunch-back'd toads
      5.- Don't waste time saying "it", just use the letter "t" ('tis, t' will, I´ll do't)
      6.- Verse for lovers, prose for ruffians, songs for clowns
     7.- When in doubt, add the letters "eth" to the end of the verbs (he runneth,  he trippeth,...)
      8.- To add weight to your opinions, try starting them with methinks, mayhaps, in shooth,or wherefore
      9.- When wooing ladies:  try comparing her to a summer's day. If that fails, say "Get thee to a nunnery"
      10.- When wooing lads: try dressing up like a man. If that fails,  throw him in the Tower, banish his friends and claim the throne
     
Top 20 Shakespeare quotes, here


lunes, 25 de julio de 2011

RESOURCE CENTERS


SPANISH RESOURCE CENTERS NETWORK

jueves, 21 de julio de 2011

martes, 19 de julio de 2011


TEACH IN SPAIN PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM OVERVIEW

      Teach English in Spain with CIEE to meet Spaniards who embody and enliven the spirit of Andalusia. Marvel at the clash of cultures in the Mezquita in Cordoba, stroll along the Mediterranean coast, celebrate Semana Santa and Feria in towns all over the region, and dance the flamenco. Join in the unparalleled spectacles of southern Spain—and in the quieter magic of its daily life.
            
      In 2011 CIEE will be adding a fourth track to the growing Teach in Spain portfolio, already consisting of:


            Teach in Spain Language Immersion
            Teach in Spain the Basics
            Teach in Spain

      This newest professional development track with be referred to as Teach in Spain Professional.

      Read this pdf


     

sábado, 16 de julio de 2011

FIND PEOPLE & PLACES


      New Zealand is a remote, mountainous groups of islands in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The two main islands, North and South Islands, are separated by the Cook Strait.

     Australia, it's nearest neighbour, is 1.000 miles away (1.600 km)

      See more

martes, 12 de julio de 2011

WHY eTWINNING?

eTWINNING SUMMER ACTIVITIES: GET READY FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR!

      Before your well-deserved summer break, we invite you to continue networking and discussing through the eTwinning Desktop’s Teachers’ Rooms. You can create your own or join an existing one. You can as well share ideas with European colleagues in an eTwinning Group and work together on a specific topic or theme. Two new Groups are now accepting members!

      Also have a look at many national seminars, workshops and camps taking place all across Europe this summer. Such eTwinning initiatives will help you be well prepared for the coming school year.

      Click here

lunes, 11 de julio de 2011

TELL ME SWEET LITTLE LIES



Woman: “Does my bottom look big in this?”


Man: “Of course not, darling.”




      We all tell little lies. Sometimes it just makes for an easier life. And we now know it’s good for you, thanks to a Canadian study. Toddlers who tell lies early on are more likely to do well later, the researchers claim and the complex brain processes involved in formulating a lie are an indicator of a child’s early intelligence.



       The study, here




     

miércoles, 6 de julio de 2011

TOP DOWN AND BOTTOM UP LISTENING

      

        IMAGINE THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:

      Over lunch, your friend tells you a story about a recent holiday, which was a disaster. You listen with interest and interject at appropriate moments, maybe to express surprise or sympathy.

      That evening, another friend calls to invite you to a party at her house the following Saturday. As you’ve never been to her house before, she gives you directions. You listen carefully and make notes.

      How do you listen in each case? Are there any differences?

      With the holiday anecdote, your main concern was probably understanding the general idea and knowing when some response was expected. In contrast, when listening to the directions to a party, understanding the exact words is likely to be more important – if you want to get there without incident, that is!

      To read more, here