Listening practice for both groups

Hi guys,

As I promised you, here's a link with some listening practice for you. You need to click on the right PET Listening Tests.
And you can do more B1 listening practice here.

Bye for now
Silvia

Lesson 18° - Tuesday group

Hi guys,

For next time work on the Workbook Grammar ex. 1-3 p. 16 and Reading Part 5 p. 17 and check this video about Easter Eggs here - do the exercises below the video.

Happy Easter everybody!

Silvia

Lesson 14° - Wednesday group

Hi guys,

For next time you need to write a letter with the following task:

I'm doing a school project on what teenagers really like wearing. What sort of clothes do you like wearing? What are your two favourite shops in town? (compare shops) Which is the best and why?
Write 100 words.

From the Workbook p. 12 exercises 1,2 and from p. 13 Vocabulary ex. 1,2.

Bye for now,
Silvia

Lesson 17°

For Tuesday group

Hi guys,

Here's the key to the Grammar exercises from last time Unit 3 (Workbook):

Regarding the writings Part 3 (Exam Task question 1 and 2) p. 29 from your books, here below you can find a sample for each to compare with your own writings.

Ask your classmates to post on your whatsapp group the homework for next time (Dario took a snapshot of the homework on the whiteboard).

Bye for now,

Silvia

KEY Test format

Hi guys,

For the ones who chose the KEY(KET) exam instead of PET, you can see it here so you can have an idea of its format and difficulty.
Click on the blue words in the website (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking) to see each part and practice online.

Bye
Silvia

Second Mocks

Hi guys,

The second mock will take place on

2nd May for the Tuesday group

3rd of May for the Wednesday group

Make sure you don't miss it, as it will be very difficult to recoup.

Bye for now
Silvia

Lesson 14° - Listening + Clothes

Hi guys,

In order for you to improve your listening and learn more vocabulary related to clothes, here's a video about Camden fashion and another video here that looks at the langage used in the first video, for example: Can I try these on, please? Have you got them in a size 6? Why don’t you try them on and see if they fit?

 Bye bye,
Silvia

Lesson 13°

Hi guys,

For next time work on the the Practice Test at the end of your book from p. 102 onwards and do all exercises from p. 70 Revision 1 and p. 71 Revision 2.

You can find the answers here below. Obviously check them after completing the exercises :)

Revision 1

Revision 2

Bye for now,
Silvia

Lesson 12°

Hi guys,

You can find the video about Camden Fashion and its exercises here.

Check out these links to learn some more vocabulary on this topic: about clothes in general, accesories and patterns and materials. Please do the exercises under the photos.


Bye for now,
Silvia

Prepare for the Speaking Mock

Hi guys,

Here are some links you can read (here and here) and video to watch so that you have a better overall idea of the Speaking test. Very important, after you watch the video, read the examiner's comments at this link.

Bye for now
Silvia

Mock TEST - Simulazione dell'esame

Hi everyone,

Next week (settimana 20-26 febbraio) we'll do a mock test, una simulazione dell'esame, so please do not miss the lesson!

Passate parola, please, per evitare che alcuni manchino prossima settimana.

Bye for now,
Silvia

Lesson 10°

Happy Valentine's Day!

For next time do the exercise 1 p. 20 - write a letter using the questions from exercise 2 as a guideline and from your Workbook do Writing Part 3 ex. 1 and 2 page 11 (you don'y have to write the story, just analyse it).

Check this link about Valentine's Day and do the tasks below the text.

Bye for now,
Silvia

Lesson 9° + Listening website PET exam

Hi guys,

For net time work on Grammar ex.1-3 p. 8 from your Workbooks and check out this website to prepare for PET Listening test: http://www.examenglish.com/PET/PET_listening.html, there are 2 full Listening tests where you can practise all parts 1-4.
It's a good idea to do one part every week and once you've finished both tests, ask me for more resources.

Work hard (play hard - after the exam :D )
Bye for now,
Silvia

Great websites - Improve your writing!

Hi guys,

I've recently learnt about this website https://writeandimprove.com, where you do written tasks and get instant feedback. Let me know how it goes!

Another great website which will check your grammar and vocabulary is: https://www.grammarly.com

Bye for now :)
Silvia

Lesson 8°

Hi guys,

for next time work on Vocabulary p. 8 and Reading Part 5 p. 11 from your Workbooks.

In order to improve your listening skills, work on the tasks related to an audio about sports centres. Do the Preparation then the tasks below the audio track. After you finish checking the tasks, you can read the Transcript and listen at the same time! I hope this helps.

Here is the key for Unit 1 Workbook. Prepare questions for me next time, if something is unclear.


 


Bye for now,
Silvia

Lesson 6°

Hi guys,

Good job with the role-plays today and try even harder next time! :)

Your homework is: Workbook p. 5 Writing Part 2 ex.1 and 2 and from p. 6 Reading Part 2.
Click here for more examples on giving advice, making suggestions or warning.

PS1: Remember to study the tongue twisters for next time!

PS2: When we finish Unit 1, I'll give you the key to all Workbook exercises.

That's all for now,

Silvia
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Lesson 5°

Hi guys,

You did a great job with the dictogloss today! :)
For next time from the snapshot you took in class do the Exam task p.11.
From you Workbook do Vocabulary exercise 3 and Exam Task from p. 5.

Here are some more examples and exercises for the linkers: despite, although, but also in spite of and even though.

See you next week.
Bye,
Silvia

Tongue Twisters

Remember that even if only one of you speaks Italian in the lesson, all of you will have to prepare these tongue twisters for the next lesson and perform in front of the class one by one, to your classmates' amusement :)

This rule applies beginning with next time.

Bye for now,

Silvia