Happy to say GOOD BYE 2020!!!

Happy to say GOOD BYE 2020!!! 

Sad to say GOOD BYE United Kingdom!!! Hope to see you soon!

 

Goodbye to a bad year? Start 2021 with optimism thanks to these 42 good-news stories

Merry Christmas!!!

So this version has been on youtube for 4 years and I hadn't seen it until Agustina let me know a few days ago. 

 Maybe next year Corden will have to include this new version  by Broken Peach, the band from Vigo I have already talked to you about. 

Powerful, don't you think? Merry weird Christmas!!!

Ally, our new American teacher assistant says MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WISCONSIN!!!

 ALLY, our new American teacher assistant has sent photos from Wisconsin. As you can see she will have a white Christmas, really cold as well.  She is looking forward to meeting and teaching you. She will  be working at IES ROU  from January 11th 2021.

She wishes you Merry Christmas!!!

CHRISTMAS IS HERE

Yes! we are all exhausted. Yes! It has been a long term, Yes! the bad weather doesn't help, Yes! the lack of social life doesn't either. But. but. but.. the term is almost over and Christmas is just round the corner so for those who are fond o Christmas and want to learn more about traditions in different parts of the world, have a look at this presentation the teacher Ana Arias has prepared!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Frida Kahlo: self-portrait

 I think you  may find interesting the activities prepared by Paula López about  Frida Kahlo. I think it can be useful as you are also preparing your oral presentations about different people and what they have achieved. 

Have a look and let me know.

 

St. Andrew's day

Today is St. Andrew's day

Despite the fact that St Andrew has stood as Scotland’s patron saint for so many years, it wasn’t until the 18th century that the popular celebration of his day became commonplace. What might surprise you even more is that the tradition of celebrating on November 30th was not even technically started in Scotland, but by a group of ex-pats in the USA who were keen to reconnect with their Scottish roots.

Are you interested? You can go on reading  here

But surely you are more interested in watching the trailer of this  film about a Scottish  brave young girl.

Have you seen the movie?

 

Have a look at the worksheet  that the teacher  Raquel Fernández has prepared.

Can you complete the text with the words given?

This and many other ressources going to  Aulas Galegas

Thanksgiving 2020 26th November

 Thanksgiving is one of the most important celebrations of the year for Americans. Our Katie is back home and, of course,  has celebrated Thanksgiving. She has cooked for her family and has worn her favourite apron.  SHE MISSES YOU AND SAYS HI!!!

Bautista Ramos has prepared information about the history of Thanksgiving and some activities for you. Click on the picture or visit Aulas galegas

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November

 

Take action: 10 ways you can help end violence against women, even during a pandemic

Pronouns and Possessives

Do you still have problems with pronouns and possessives? I don't think so, but just in case you need some revision, have a look at this post  with exercises suggested by Esther Martínez 

Pronunciation Practice 👄 Difficult Vowel Sounds [DIPHTHONGS]

WRITING:OPINION ESSAY. NEW TOPICS. 2 BAC

 

New topics have been added to the ones proposed last year and the one in your book. 

Choose the one you like best. Then, follow the tips, structure and  connectors given in the essay you must hand in this week.

Study carefully the examples of linkers given in the post and the ones you will find in the Virtual Classroom.

http://teachingenglishpalmira.blogspot.com/2020/03/opinion-essay-examples-and-connectors.html

History of flight. 3 ESO

While we were reading about the history of flight I mentioned this very special airplane "The Concorde". I find it beautiful but I also remember it as amazingly noisy. I used to spend time in the 80s at my friends' house near Heathrow airport in London and  you could feel the house "shivering" as the Concorde was approaching the airport. I had the idea you were going to find information about it.

Have you?

And even better. I want one of those to come to school!!!!

Biden and Harris victory speeches offer message of unity: 'Spread the fa...

I always have good fun watching James Corden.

Just for a laugh

 

At The Airport: English Vocabulary

Now that you have revised how to book a flight, have a look at what you can expect to be asked when travelling by airplane