REPORTED SPEECH II (intermediate)

This is my second issue on REPORTED SPEECH: a worksheet with information and exercises for you to practise. You'll find the answer key on the third page.

(Click on the picture to download it)

Here is a funny video about REPORTED SPEECH.

Read the lyrics of the song in the video.

How about reporting now?

Do you remember what the politicians in your country promised in the last election campaign?

Make a list of their promises.

VALENTINE'S DAY IS COMING!

Like it or not, here it is again!

For those of you who enjoy it, here are some songs and activities.

This worksheet is for those who don't.

(Source of text: www. marieclaire.com)

Just one question before going on:

How much do you know about Valentine's day?

Take this quiz and find out!
  (Click on the hearts)

Click on the picture to find out how Valentine's day is celebrated in the UK. You'll also find some activities to check your understanding of the text.

  (Created and offered by the British Council)

How about a video now?

Do you know why the name of the video is Cupidon?

And, of course, some love songs!

And, finally...

THE END.

Just one more...

EMOTIONS II (intermediate)

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

(Click on the picture to download the worksheet)

Click here to download EMOTIONS I.

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?

SPORTS (intermediate)

These two great worksheets are published here with the generous consent of their creator, Allyana, a member of ESLprintables.

Just click on the picture to download the worksheets.

(Answer key is included)

Here is part one:

And part two:

Enjoy them!

REPORTED SPEECH I (intermediate)

What exactly is Reported Speech? What is it used for? And how to use it?

You can find some answers in this worksheet, which offers you information and exercises with an answer key.

You'll find additional information and practice in this video.

A tricky issue with reported speech is the difference between the verbs SAY and TELL.

This video may help you.

A great occasion to use  Reported Speech is when gossiping.

Just take a look at these videos!

Here is part II.

Can you make up the rest of the story?

Imagine the dialogues. Write them down and tell a friend or classmate.

PRESENT PERFECT: Have you ever...? (intermediate)

The Present Perfect is not so terrible as it may seem, believe me!

Just take a look at this worksheet and you'll master all its possible uses.

How about listening to a song now?

These are the lyrics.

Can you tell the use of the Present Perfect in this song? What is the singer asking you?

Pay a visit to this site (click on the picture below) and you'll find a listening and some additional practice.

CONDITIONALS 2 (upper intermediate)

Practise conditional sentences with the exercises in this worksheet. You'll find the answer key on page two.

(Click on the picture to download the worksheet).

Here is a video that can serve you as a conversation aid to put your conditionals in practice.

And a classic song for you from the movie Fiddler on the Roof. It is subtitled.

Clich here for further practice online.

APRIL FOOLS' DAY (advanced)

Do you like to play practical jokes? How about being the target of one? Well, this may be quite a different story...

Anyway, if you like either, this is the day for you: April Fools' Day, celebrated in many countries since medieval times, though not everywhere on the same day of the year.

A day for pranks and hoaxes which are performed by (and on)  friends, enemies, relatives, TV and radio stations or newspapers. 

After all, who doesn't enjoy a good laugh?

(Click on the clown for a list of easy practical jokes.)

Click below to download a crazy worksheet!

Enjoy your day! 

SUCCESS (upper intermediate)

Is there one meaning to the word? Or does it have different meanings for different people?

For some it may mean happiness, wealth for others, power for many, perhaps.

Or even money.

Whatever objective one may have in mind, one word seems to be the key: PASSION.

Steve Jobs mentions one other key. Can you name it?

Is there a key to success in life? What do you think?

PROVERBS and SAYINGS (with Spanish equivalents)

Enjoy these morsels of wisdom and match them with their Spanish equivalents.

HAPPINESS (intermediate)

The 20th of March was chosen in 2012 as the International Day of Happiness. Happiness seems to be a fundamental goal for most of us. But, what exactly does the word mean? And where does happiness lie? Can it stay or does it last a moment?

There are many possible answers, I would say. Let's read some ideas about it.

(This text is an adapted translation of an article from 
http://www.20minutos.es/noticia/917542/0/felicidad/amor/dinero/ 
[How to be happy (from time to time)])

Click on the arrow to download the worksheet.

Shall we take a peek at paradise? Many think that happiness was there once.

If you happen to know the whereabouts of happiness, please leave a message!



Just in case everything else fails, let me give you one reason to rejoice:
Spring starts today!

HAPPY HAPPINESS DAY!

PASSIVE I (intermediate)

Learn the basic rules of the passive voice in this worksheet. You'll find some exercises, too (and the answer key).

Click on the arrow to download it.

Watch these videos for more details and practice.

For some additional practice, click below.

 

SUGGESTIONS (elementary)

How to tell others your ideas for an outing together or a party that you are planning? Here are some possibilities. Take a look at this worksheet:

Click on the arrow to download it (The answer key is included).

Watch the following video by the British Council for extra practice. Pay attention to the different replies!

Click on the image to enter LearnEnglish Kids (British Council).

Mention two possible YES answers, and two NO answers.

How about listening to a song now?

What about this one by Austin Mahone called What About Love?

Do you have any other suggestions?

CHRISTMAS WORDS (elementary)

Christmas is just round the corner. Are you prepared to welcome it?
Perhaps some revision of essential vocabulary would come in handy, don't you think?

Let's see if you can complete this worksheet with basic Christmas words.

Ok, ok... maybe it was a bit too difficult.

 Click on the arrow to download it with the answer key included!

I bet you'll enjoy a visit to this wonderful site, full of activities for Christmas (games, stories, colouring pages and lots more!)

Click on the image to enter.

But first, let's sing a song!

Let's start the countdown till Christmas!

NUMBERS (intermediate)

It may seem complicated, but it's really easy to say big numbers in English. Take a look!

Let's start at the beginning: one, two...

Listen and pay attention to the details.

You'll find all the rules and information in this worksheet.

CLICK ON IT TO DOWNLOAD IT.

Now, you can even count the stars!

HOME SWEET HOME (elementary)

What rooms of the house can you name? What are they used for? How could you furnish them?

Take a look at this worksheet and find out.

(Click on it to download it)

Try this activity, it will help you.

(Click on the picture to see it.)

How good are you at decorating homes? Let's see, try this game!

 

JOBS & PROFESSIONS (elementary ESL worksheet)

Do you want to check your knowledge of vocabulary related to jobs? If so, download and complete this worksheet. You can see how many of your answers are correct in the key on page 2.

COUNTRIES & NATIONALITIES (intermediate worksheet + video)

Where are you from?
What is your nationality?

Answer these three questions about the following people:

• Where is he / she from?
• What is his / her nationality?
• What language(s) do they speak?

1. Obama
2. Kate Middleton
3. Shakira
4. Justin Bieber
5. Beyonce
6. Cristiano Ronaldo
7. Messi
8. Lady Gaga
9. J. K. Rowling
10. Beckham
11. Ronaldinho
12. Bill Gates
13. Jennifer Lopez
14. Heidi Klum
15. Maria Sharapova
16. Rafa Nadal

For additional practice, download this worksheet:

BACK TO SCHOOL 4. School objects (elementary worksheet)

School is just around the corner! How could summer be that short!!!?

Here is a worksheet for you to revise some of the vocabulary you may have forgotten (you'll find the answer key on page two, but don't peek!).

See an image of it. .

Before closing your school bag, you may find this other stuff useful!

1. http://englishstuffesl.blogspot.com/2012/08/back-to-school-i-elementary.html (worksheet)
2. http://englishstuffesl.blogspot.com/2012/08/back-to-school-2-intermediate.html  (worksheet)
3. http://englishstuffesl.blogspot.com/2012/08/back-to-school-3-beginners.html  (worksheet)
4. http://englishstuffesl.blogspot.com.es/2013/01/school-days-intermediate-video.html  (video)
5. http://englishstuffesl.blogspot.com.es/2013/08/school-objects-elementary.html  (wordsearch)
6. http://www.teachingfirst.net/Backtoschool.htm  (lots of helpful resources)
7. http://englishstuffesl.blogspot.com.es/2012/08/a-summer-story-elementary.html  (flip book, a summer story)
8. http://englishstuffesl.blogspot.com.es/2012/09/classroom-language-elementary.html   (classroom language flip book)