10 March 09 - 3ºG and 3ºL

• International Women's Day
  http://www.internationalwomensday.com/
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women
  http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/women/womday97.htm
  http://portal.unesco.org/es/ev.php-URL_ID=44445&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/indepth/international_womens_day_2009.shtml
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/timeline/1970.shtml
  
• Vocabulary Bank - p.152.
  

1. roles
2. feminine
3. breadwinner
4. equal rights
5. feminist
6. do their share
7. Ms.
8. "politically correct"
9. sexist
10. new man
11. partner
12. macho
13. sexism
14. discrimination
15. divorce rate
    

B.

un- : unambitious, uncommunicative, unfaithful, unimaginative, unreasonable, unselfish, unsociable

im-: immature, impatient

in-: inconsiderate, insensitive

ir-: irresponsible

il-: illogical

dis-: dishonest

Un- is the most common prefix. The four adjectives that don't fit in the chart are bossy, vain, jealous, and possessive. The opposites would be expressed with not.

• Speaking - p. 56
  

1. Generally speaking
2. In general
3. Nowadays
4. Most
5. All
6. The average (= a typical man)
   

• Grammar - I wish...
  

- Too late: 67% - 23%
- Dissatisfied: 80% - 50%
- It really annoys me!: 70% - 87%

b. 1B / 2A / 3C

• Listening
• Pronunciation (only 3ºG)
• Song (3ºL) - That don't impress me much...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLz_0KzO83M&feature=related

• Further practice...

- Reading

http://www.nwhp.org/resourcecenter/equalityday.php

http://enjoyenglish.free.fr/english/ageless/words/fema.htm - Masculine or feminine?

http://www.nwhp.org/resourcecenter/equalityday_quiz.html - Women's equality day quiz...

http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-themes-womens-rights.htm

- Listening

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0810/081030-colour.html

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0808/080819-australia.html

- Webquest

http://cecnbouvier.educanet2.ch/anglaisgym/gym/G2/Women%20will%20rule%20the%20world.htm

- Humour

http://www.ekmekci.com/humour.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lrJg8NMsFw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUei_ZP13E

http://www.dumbvideos.com/theladiesroommonologues.html

http://www.quia.com/pop/111332.html

HOMEWORK

Grammar Bank - p. 137. - 4B

9 March 09 - 3ºC and 3ºI

• Presentations - (Julia / Antonio)
• International Women's Day

http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women

http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/women/womday97.htm

http://portal.unesco.org/es/ev.php-URL_ID=44445&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust/indepth/international_womens_day_2009.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/timeline/1970.shtml

• Grammar bank - p. 136.

1. long fair hair
2. huge dark eyes
3. a gorgeous Italian silk scarf
4. hideous suede shoes
5. a lovely old house
6. a short wool skirt
7. a tight purple sweater
8. an expensive Japanese laptop
9. a black and white striped tie
10. a second-hand sports car
    

Further practice...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/ask_about_english/080624/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=1428_adjectives http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/flatmates/episode42/quiz.shtml http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/adjectives.htm http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/words/activities/adjective_order01.html http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/adjord2.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?quiz=1131_quiznet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYzGLzFuwxI&mode=related&search=

B. The more... the more...

1. -
2. The sooner we leave, the earlier we'll get there.
3. The faster I speak, the more mistakes I make.
4. The colder the weather (is), the more electricity you use.
5. The fuller the restaurant (is), the worse the service (is).
6. The brighter the colour (is), the more she'll like it.
7. The more money you have, the better you can dress.

• New File...Why men don't iron...
• What's your favourite karaoke song?
  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl95eDA_uR4 - My way...
or maybe... I will survive... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBR2G-iI3-I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctQI9Oo_Ie8

• Vocabulary Bank - p.152.

1. roles
2. feminine
3. breadwinner
4. equal rights
5. feminist
6. do their share
7. Ms.
8. "politically correct"
9. sexist
10. new man
11. partner
12. macho
13. sexism
14. discrimination
15. divorce rate
    

B.

un- : unambitious, uncommunicative, unfaithful, unimaginative, unreasonable, unselfish, unsociable

im-: immature, impatient

in-: inconsiderate, insensitive

ir-: irresponsible

il-: illogical

dis-: dishonest

Un- is the most common prefix. The four adjectives that don't fit in the chart are bossy, vain, jealous, and possessive. The opposites would be expressed with not.

• Speaking

1. Generally speaking
2. In general
3. Nowadays
4. Most
5. All
6. The average (= a typical man)

• Grammar

- Too late: 67% - 23%

- Dissatisfied: 80% - 50%

- It really annoys me!: 70% - 87%

b. 1B / 2A / 3C

• Song - The boy does nothing
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev44tKZzLSc
  
• HOMEWORK
  Reading - pp. 58-59.
  Grammar Bank - p. 136.

5 March 09 - 3ºG and 3ºL

• Grammar bank - p. 136.

1. long fair hair


2. huge dark eyes


3. a gorgeous Italian silk scarf


4. hideous suede shoes


5. a lovely old house


6. a short wool skirt


7. a tight purple sweater


8. an expensive Japanese laptop


9. a black and white striped tie


10. a second-hand sports car
    

• Further practice...
  

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/ask_about_english/080624/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=1428_adjectives
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/flatmates/episode42/quiz.shtml
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/adjectives.htm
http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/words/activities/adjective_order01.html
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/adjord2.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?quiz=1131_quiznet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYzGLzFuwxI&mode=related&search=

Communication - Fashion show - Describe the models and find the differences...

A. Male model: short curly blond hair, blue jacket, red striped tie, loose trousers, black and white striped trainers.

B. Male model: short blond hair, black jacket, red checked tie, tighter trousers, plain white trainers.

A. Female model: short brown hair, blue scarf, long-sleeved pink top, short black skirt, short black boots.

B. Female model: long brown hair, grey scarf, short-sleeved pink top, longer black skirt, long black boots.

• Reading - Clothes to die for...(literally)
  

A

1. a. wide dresses in Victorian times - b. corsets


2. corsets and high-heeled shoes


3. zinc-based make-up


4. Isadora Duncan
   

B.

1. linen flu


2. wigs


3. a. Oxford bags - b. platform trainers


4. 1865

D.

Paragraph 1: whereas / banned

P. 2: led to/ put out

P. 3: put up with / cut to pieces

P. 4: kneel down

P. 5: trip over / strangle

P. 7: it's worth it

• Grammar - the sooner, the better - Comparative. Grammar Bank - p. 137.

1. -


2. The sooner we leave, the earlier we'll get there.


3. The faster I speak, the more mistakes I make.


4. The colder the weather (is), the more electricity you use.


5. The fuller the restaurant (is), the worse the service (is).


6. The brighter the colour (is), the more she'll like it.


7. The more money you have, the better you can dress.

• Speaking 8 - The definite article
  

1. - / -


2. - / the


3. -


4. -


5. the


6. - / the

• New File...Why men don't iron...

What's your favourite karaoke song?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl95eDA_uR4 - My way...

or maybe... I will survive... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBR2G-iI3-I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctQI9Oo_Ie8

• Vocabulary Bank - p.152.

1. roles


2. feminine


3. breadwinner


4. equal rights


5. feminist


6. do their share


7. Ms.


8. "politically correct"


9. sexist


10. new man


11. partner


12. macho


13. sexism


14. discrimination


15. divorce rate

• Song - The boy does nothing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev44tKZzLSc

• HOMEWORK

Vocabulary Bank - p. 152 - Men and women...

Reading - pp. 58-59

Workbook - pp. 34-36.

4 March 09 - 3ºI

• Remember that we have class tomorrow! We will start at 18.00. See you tomorrow!
• Courtney - Pictionary + Fashion show...
• Oral presentation - Jesús
• Grammar - Adjective order

...a very attractive jacket - Adjectives go before nouns....different ways - Adjectives are never plural

...much longer - The comparative of long (and other one syllable adjectives) is longer, not more long /more longer. Much is an extra intensifier here

....the most beautiful boots - The superlative form of long adjectives is the most + adjective.as nice as - The othe way of expressing a comparative is (not) as (+) adjective + as

...too tight - We use too + adjective, too much + uncountable nouns.

B.

a long checked dressing-gown

a new cotton t-shirt

• Grammar bank - p. 136.

1. long fair hair
2. huge dark eyes
3. a gorgeous Italian silk scarf
4. hideous suede shoes
5. a lovely old house
6. a short wool skirt
7. a tight purple sweater
8. an expensive Japanese laptop
9. a black and white striped tie
10. a second-hand sports car

Further practice...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/ask_about_english/080624/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?ContentType=text/html;quiz=1428_adjectives

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/flatmates/episode42/quiz.shtml

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/adjectives.htm

http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/words/activities/adjective_order01.html

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/adjord2.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/worldservice/quiznet/quizengine?quiz=1131_quiznet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYzGLzFuwxI&mode=related&search=

• Communication - Fashion show - Describe the models and find the differences...
  

A. Male model: short curly blond hair, blue jacket, red striped tie, loose trousers, black and white striped trainers.
B. Male model: short blond hair, black jacket, red checked tie, tighter trousers, plain white trainers.
A. Female model: short brown hair, blue scarf, long-sleeved pink top, short black skirt, short black boots.
B. Female model: long brown hair, grey scarf, short-sleeved pink top, longer black skirt, long black boots.

• Reading - Clothes to die for...(literally)
  

A

1. a. wide dresses in Victorian times - b. corsets
2. corsets and high-heeled shoes
3. zinc-based make-up
4. Isadora Duncan
   

B.

1. linen flu
2. wigs
3. a. Oxford bags - b. platform trainers
4. 1865

D.

Paragraph 1: whereas / banned
P. 2: led to/ put out
P. 3: put up with / cut to pieces
P. 4: kneel down
P. 5: trip over / strangle
P. 7: it's worth it

• Grammar - the sooner, the better - Comparative.
• Speaking 8 - The definite article

1. - / -
2. - / the
3. -
4. -
5. the
6. - / the

HOMEWORK

Grammar Bank- p. 136.

Vocabulary Bank - p. 152 - Men and women...
Workbook - pp. 34-36.

4 March 09 - 3ºC

• VERY IMPORTANT!! I forgot to remind you that we have class TOMORROW. I hope you can make it to the class...

• Vocabulary Bank - p.151.
  

1. Fashion and shopping

1. department store
2. mail order
3. window shopping
4. latest fashion
5. smart
6. casual
7. designer clothes
8. sales
9. bargains
10. discount
11. out of fashion
    

2. Items of clothing

Women's fashion: a blouse - a dress - a skirt
Menswear: a shirt - a tie - a waistcoat
Footwear: sandals - slippers - trainers
Sports clothes: a running vest - a sweatshirt - a tracksuit
Underwear / nightwear: a dressing-gown - pyjamas - tights
Accesories: a cap - gloves - a handkerchief

3. Materials and adjectives describing clothes

a patterned silk scarf - 4
a plain wool scarf - 2
a V-necked cotton T-shirt -7
a long-sleeved striped shirt - 1
a short-sleeved checked blouse - 3
a loose linen jacket - 8
a tight lycra jacket - 5
high heeled leather boots - 6

- Vocabulary http://www.learnenglish.de/vocabulary/clothes.htm#Mens http://www.languageguide.org/im/clothes_men/eng/ http://www.learnenglish.de/Games/MatchIt/MatchItClothes.htm http://www.english-zone.com/vocab/warm.html - Listening http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-fashion.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/newsenglish/britain/081118_what_to_wear.shtml http://www.elllo.org/yeartwo/feb14th/uniforms.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/multimedia/london/unit4/index.shtml http://www.soundguideweb.com/soundguide/spip.php?article99 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJZow4hr5_s&feature=related - Reading http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/kids/quizzes/fashionquiz.htm http://esl.vcc.ca/eslvoc/ESLWEB/readclth.htm http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0709/070915-fashion_models.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A6380895 And after the hard work...a good laugh to relax http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckUqQaF_pc4

• Grammar - Adjective order

...a very attractive jacket - Adjectives go before nouns.
...different ways - Adjectives are never plural
...much longer - The comparative of long (and other one syllable adjectives) is longer, not more long /more longer. Much is an extra intensifier here.
...the most beautiful boots - The superlative form of long adjectives is the most + adjective.
as nice as - The othe way of expressing a comparative is (not) as (+) adjective + as
...too tight - We use too + adjective, too much + uncountable nouns.

B.
a long checked dressing-gown
a new cotton t-shirt

• Communication - Fashion show - Describe the models and find the differences...

A. Male model: short curly blond hair, blue jacket, red striped tie, loose trousers, black and white striped trainers.

B. Male model: short blond hair, black jacket, red checked tie, tighter trousers, plain white trainers.

A. Female model: short brown hair, blue scarf, long-sleeved pink top, short black skirt, short black boots.

B. Female model: long brown hair, grey scarf, short-sleeved pink top, longer black skirt, long black boots.

• Reading - Clothes to die for...(literally)

A

1. a. wide dresses in Victorian times - b. corsets
2. corsets and high-heeled shoes
3. zinc-based make-up
4. Isadora Duncan

B.

1. linen flu
2. wigs
3. a. Oxford bags - b. platform trainers
4. 1865

D.

Paragraph 1: whereas / banned

P. 2: led to/ put out

P. 3: put up with / cut to pieces

P. 4: kneel down

P. 5: trip over / strangle

P. 7: it's worth it

• Grammar - the sooner, the better - Comparative.
• American students: Fashion show (clothes description) + pictionary. Good job, guys!

HOMEWORK

• Grammar bank - p. 136 (adjective order + the... the...)
• Speaking 8 (the definite article)
• Vocabulary Bank - p. 152 - Men and women...
• Workbook - pp. 34-36.

3 March 09 - 3ºG and 3ºL

• Level test - Reading and Listening. Thanks a lot for your cooperation! And, please, do not get too discouraged! Learning a foreign language is not as easy as it may seem, and it definitely takes a great effort; but it is not an impossible thing to do... So keep up the hard work!!
• And of course...keep on practising...
  Here are some ideas...
  

-Listening

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/fashion_index.shtml
http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-fashion.htm
http://www.elllo.org/PagesGames/025-Clothes.htm - Vocabulary

- Reading

http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/entertainment/newsid_7892000/7892796.stm
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/finally-men-get-their-day-on-the-catwalk-1632403.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/

2 March 09 - 3ºC and 3ºI

• Level test - Reading and Listening. Thanks a lot for your cooperation! And, please, do not get too discouraged! Learning a foreign language is not as easy as it may seem, and it definitely takes a great effort; but it is not an impossible thing to do... So keep up the hard work!!
• And of course...keep on practising...
• Here are some ideas...

-Listening

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/fashion_index.shtml

http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-fashion.htm

http://www.elllo.org/PagesGames/025-Clothes.htm - Vocabulary

- Reading

http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/entertainment/newsid_7892000/7892796.stm

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/finally-men-get-their-day-on-the-catwalk-1632403.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/