Friday 28 November 2014

Christmas is coming?

That's what people say: Christmas starts right after Thanksgiving. Is it so?
Perhaps for those who can afford it, not for most.




Click on the picture below to read the lyrics of the song (you have to register).


Let them know it's Christmas.





Wednesday 26 November 2014

THANKSGIVING DAY 2014

A very special event in the United States, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated all across the country with family gatherings and a special dinner: The main course is a delicious turkey with lots of side dishes filled with products of the season. That's why this day is often called Turkey Day. It takes place on the fourth Thursday of November.

Learn the history behind this celebration.


Read some facts and figures about Thanksgiving celebrations.

Learn interesting Thanksgiving facts and travel statistics in this Thanksgiving infographic.
Provided by Nationwide Bank



Take a look at some pictures taken in 2012 at the traditional Macy's Parade held in New York every Thanksgiving and seen by millions of people. 



Click on the picture to view a cute ecard: a Rap Turkey Video!











Friday 21 November 2014

EMOTIONS II (intermediate)

Practise your vocabulary with this worksheet (it includes the answer key).

(Click on the picture to download the worksheet)







Monday 17 November 2014

DRAW A STICKMAN (elementary, kids)

Do you want to be the creator of a fantastic story?
Just click on the picture and follow the instructions. There are two episodes that you can enjoy!





Sunday 16 November 2014

FUN WITH WORDS (elementary)

Make as many sentences as you can. Then click on the words and listen to them being sung.

(Task offered by http://www.manythings.org/)



Saturday 15 November 2014

FOOD GAME (elementary)

Identify the food in the list and find it in the picture.


For this and other great vocabulary games and activities,visit:



Wednesday 12 November 2014

FEELINGS and EMOTIONS (elementary)

These fun activities will help you to learn and practise vocabulary related to feelings and moods. Just click on the pictures to start.

But first let's revise some common words for feelings. Listen to their pronunciation.



Activity # 1:


Activity # 2: Listen and choose the correct face for the feeling in each situation.




Now, can you change the expression on this face? Make it show the emotion that you want and ask your classmates to guess it!





How about a cute little video to finish?



And I bet you'll love remembering this song!




Happy now??? 



Sunday 9 November 2014

WHAT TIME IS IT? (elementary)

Use this clock for practice. You'll be able to move its hands as many times as you want until you master telling the time!

(Click on the picture)






Saturday 8 November 2014

FOOD CATEGORIES (elementary)

How many types of food can you name? How many words can you add to each list?
Download this worksheet to find out. Just click on the picture!


Aren't you getting hungry?