Thursday, 3 March 2011

abreviations

asap = as soon as possible
thx = thanks
CU = see you
re = reference
lol = laughing out loud
24/7 = 24 hours a day, seven days a week
XXX = kisses
Int'l = international
ie = in other words
attn = attention
rgds = regards
pls = please

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Irregular verbs

A list of the most frequently used irregular verbs in English.

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linking words

Here are some connectors that are useful for your letters, e-mails, articles, etc

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6 minute English

Listening practice that includes interviews, the script, vocabulary...of many different topics.

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Tuesday, 1 March 2011

LEAFLET TO VISITORS


Write a leaflet to be given to visitors when they arrive at the university. The leaflet should include five important customs or ways of behaving that will be useful to people who are visiting for the first time.








• In Spain, you give two kisses on the cheeks the first time you meet a person and as a way of greeting.
• It’s ok to be loud.
• It is not allowed to smoke in public places.
• Lunch hour in Spain is between 2 – 3PM and dinner is usually around 9PM. They eat big dishes.
• You must take care of your possessions everywhere, especially in the underground or train.
• In Spain young people normally go out around 2AM for a drink or to dance.
• The health care system is public.

Homework

Listen to a piece of news at www.cnn.com and tell the class what story you listened to.

Listening

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