See you around

Dear all,

I wish I could have said bye in person, but unfortunately I'll be on sick leave till 27th May at least.

I'm sorry I wasn't able to finish grading all your writings (virtual classrooms, diaries and C2.2 compositions).

For those of you who want your diary back, the Director of Studies will be able to give it to you.

If you need to return a book that you borrowed from our little classroom library, you can return it the same way or wait till September and give it to your new teacher.

I wanted you to know it's been a pleasure to meet each and everyone of you. I've learned so much from all of you. Thanks.

Good luck in the exams and, more importantly, in everything you do from now on.

Take care of yourselves,

MJ

Class exercise. Please do not do at home.

RIDDLES

- A man dies of old age on his 25 birthday. How is this possible?

- Everyone has it and no one can lose it; what is it?

- I am light and seem to have no substance at all. But even the strongest person in the world can’t hold me for very long.

- I don’t have money, though I do have banks. I feed others, though I don’t eat. Cross me if you can, I won’t be mad.

- I have a stem, but I am not a flower. I have a foot, but I cannot hop. Children are too young to hold me.

- I have no life, but I can die. What am I?

-Kate’s mother has three children: Snap, Crackle and ___?

- People have stepped on me, but not many. I never stay full for long. I have a dark side.

Poetry competition

Thanks so much to all of you who submitted a poem. You should be really proud of yourselves!

The decision was extremely difficult and I even had to ask for help.

In the end these are the results:

Winner: Bego Arnedo (B2.1)

2nd: Gabriela Graterol (A2)

3rd: Mar Serrano (A2)

Congratulations!

Human libraries

 

📖 😡 A Little Spot of Anger By Diane Alber READ ALOUD. A2.

Today we'll talk about emotions in class.

Jane Goodall Story for Kids. B2.1 Listening Exercise.

Don't worry. I'll provide the questions in class tomorrow.

A2: Reading Comprehension Exercise

Betty was soon to be married. More than anything, she wanted to wear the wedding dress her mother was married in. Betty's mother was beaming with pride as she gave her consent.

Later in the evening, the family gathered in the living room to wait while Betty tried on the dress. When Betty entered the room, there was a chorus of approval. The dress fit perfectly and looked wonderful on her.

Tears ran down the face of Betty's mother. Seeing this, Betty said, "Don't worry Mom, you're not losing a daughter, you're gaining a son."

"Forget about that!" she said with a sob. "I used to fit into that dress!"

QUESTIONS

1. Who was getting married?

2. What did she want?

3. Did her mother agree?

4. What happened in the evening?

5. Did the dress fit?

6. How did the mom react?

7. Why?

 

New Post in the Virtual Classroom

Dear all,

Please check the virtual classroom for information about your continuous assessment marks.

See you tomorrow (or Tuesday),

MJ

Terrariums. Do you have one? Would you like to? Would you buy it or plant it yourself?

What Is A Terrarium?

So first up, what is a terrarium? This might seem like a simple enough question, but the better you understand the answer, the easier caring for your terrarium is going to be. 

Like many great things, the terrarium was invented by accident. Whilst working on an experiment, a botanist left a plant in a sealed jar. A few days later he made an observation: condensation had formed on the glass, and the plant looked healthy. And so the terrarium was born. 

The invention spread like wildfire through Victorian Europe, giving people the chance to maintain all sorts of exotic plants. And in recent years, the terrarium has made a huge comeback. 

So. It’s basically a sealed glass container, filled with plants and soil. Sounds simple enough, right?

But in their simplicity lies their genius. 

Terrariums create a unique environment for their plants. The glass lets light and heat in, but the sealed container stops water vapour from escaping. So the water condenses and is reabsorbed by the plants, forming a self-contained ecosystem. In other words, your plants recycle their own water, maintaining themselves with little upkeep required.

Dylan Thomas

If you want to know more about the Welsh poet, please click on the link below: 

In Love With Words (speakup.es)

Above you can listen to one of his most famous poems.

Advice from Makes You Fluent.

Hey,

 

Embarking on a language learning journey? Here are our top strategies to give you an edge!

 

1. Dive In:

• Tip: Switch your phone's language setting for a quick immersion experience.

2. Listen Up:

• Tune into music or podcasts in your target language to familiarize yourself with the sound and flow.

3. Taste the Culture:

• Discover dishes from the region. Dive into the names and stories behind the flavors.

4. Travel (when you can):

• Visiting a country where they speak your target language can significantly fast-track your learning.

Bonus: Consider keeping a Language Diary. Jotting down daily thoughts in the language can be an excellent way to practice.

 

Keep pushing forward, and you'll be fluent before you know it!

https://makesyoufluent.com/