Extra Listening Practice

http://www.esl-lab.com/

For those of you who think that a textbook's listenings are not enough (and you are right!!!) and need extra practice, click on the link provided right below the image to be redirected to Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab!!!
This site displays interesting clips in American English accent and conveniently grouped by difficulty. Also, you'll find quizzes, vocabulary lessons as well as long conversations with video.
ENJOY YOURSELVES!!!!
If you are more of a literature person, I have just the site for you: http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/ 

Grammar Help

There are many webs to check, learn and expand all you need grammarwise. I hope you can find the one that really helps you out on your challenge.

Linguapress Free Online English grammar
Missisabelonline links
English Hilfen
Curso Inglés (assorted levels)
British Council Grammar Lessons

Writing an E-MAIL

OPENING:When writing an e-mail you must consider a list of issues before starting: Who are you writing to? What is the purspose of your mail? What points must be issued in the writing task?. Brainstorm and organise your ideas.
BODY: Bear in mind the main purpose of your mail. Then, develop your ideas and support them with examples from your general knowledge or personal experience. Also, when suggesting, give the reasons that back your suggestions.
CONCLUSION: Conclude with a formal (Yours faithfully), semi-formal (Yours sincerely/Kind regards / Best wishes) or informal (See you soon /Looking forward to hearing from you/ Keep me posted) goodbye line, depending on the recepient.

E-mails are a very common communication tool nowadays for both, formal and informal situations. Remember to use the appropriate register in each case. Doon't forget the basic: a consistent line of thoughts and exposition with cohesive devices, connectors and linking experssions.

Unit 2 task: page 27. Write an e-mail in 120-180 words. Topic set in the task.

Writing an ARTICLE

OPENING:When writing an article you should try to catch the reader's attention with your opening sentence (by asking a question, by making a general statement about the topic or by saying what you think about the topic).
BODY: Develop your ideas and support them with examples from your general knowledge or personal experience.
CONCLUSION: Conclude with a brief summary of the main ideas.

Articles have to be both, interesting and informative. They can appear in a newspaper, magazine or journal, so the language is expected to be accurate and descriptive. Cohesive devices, connectors and linking experssions must be used. It will usually include the writer's opinion, commentary or interpretation.

Unit 1 task: page 15. Write an article in 120-180 words. Topic set in the task.

Personal Introduction

We had a great starting session today. Made some original and funny personal introductions and descriptions of classmates. Well done you! More to come very soon.
Click on this link to have the necessary vocabulary to DESCRIBE A PERSON.

HELLO!! ANYONE THERE?

This is a teacher's call to all the B1 / B2 students. Are you ready to start your course? I hope so, as we have to get on task soon!
You probably have many questions to get started and, more often than not, they tend to be certificate-related ones...Other than Cambridge University, your nearest Official School of Languages and Trinity College certificates are equally valid and accepted by the Autonomous Government of Andalusia in order to become a bilingual teacher (for that purpose, a B2 level is the minimum required). I found these interesting links with
FAQs about Cambridge Certificates.
PET Certificate / B1 info
First Certificate / B2 info

Trinity College of London ISE I and II info

Summer Work

I recommend summer work on aural skills (listening and speaking) by clicking on the following link missisabelonlineblablabla. However, if you are more interested in practising grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing, I advise you to browse missisabelonline, your English blog instead.
No excuses to get started!!!

Welcome to the Blog!!!

Welcome to the B1 & B2 blog :)
First things first! Before getting to work, we must do the level test to double check we are where we should. Click on the link provided on the right-handed menu in order to do it.

Bienvenidos al blog B1 y B2 :)
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