Skype Class – US Film

Introduction: Skype classes are designed to help with listening comprehension and conversation skills. They will include different and diverse subjects for expansion of vocabulary. Today’s subject is US National Film   Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/2012/01/120119_6min_english_films.shtml   Please prepare the vocabulary and listen to the news report… Some words need to be changed into the correct tense.   […]

A Day Made of Glass – Part 1 – Using technology words

A Day made of Glass A class designed to help you use all the modern technology words, using video.    Language level: Intermediate – advanced (B1 – C1) Learned type   : All ages Time : 60 mins Activity : Descriptive everyday English with technology. Topic   : Future technology with glass. Language : Phrasal verbs, technology […]

TED – Erik Johansson: Impossible Photography

Erik Johansson: Impossible photography Erik Johansson creates realistic photos of impossible scenes — capturing ideas, not moments. In this witty how-to, the Photoshop wizard describes the principles he uses to make these fantastical scenarios come to life, while keeping them visually plausible. 1. Opening Questions: What do you think of Erik’s photography? Do you like […]

The 5 ways to say “bastante” in English

There are 5 ways to say “BASTANTE / SUFICIENTE” in English Es importante saber las diferencias que hay entre ellas   1.) FAIRLY = Bastante : “Fairly” + Adjetivo o Adverbio Se usa”FAIRLY” con adjetivos mas bien “positivos”y significa que algo o alguien es algo “MAS” que un poco y mucho menos que “MUY”   Ejemplos: […]

IMM Sound – It’s Immersive (Barcelona based technology company)

IMM Sound – It’s Immersive This is an article about 3D sound in the cinema. Before we start let me ask you some questions.   When I went skiing last season I had to get kitted out with loads of new things. What did I buy? I bought a new computer last week and tomorrow […]

Skype Class – BBC 6 minute English – 2012

Introduction:   Skype classes are designed to help with listening comprehension and conversation skills. They will include different and diverse subjects for expansion of vocabulary.   Today’s subject is …… Hopes for 2012  http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/2012/01/120105_6min_english_2012hopes.shtml     Please prepare the vocabulary and listen to the news report… Some words need to be changed into the correct […]

Jaw transplant made by 3D printer (for doctors)

  BBC Transplant jaw made by 3D printer claimed as first Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16907104 An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind. A 3D printer-created lower jaw has been fitted to an 83-year-old woman’s face in what doctors say is […]

TED – Looking inside your brain.

Christopher deCharms looks inside the brain You are going to view a presentation from Ted.com.   Neuroscientist and inventor Christopher deCharms demonstrates a new way to use to show brain activity — thoughts, emotions, pain — while it is happening. In other words, you can actually see how you feel.     1. Questions: Just […]

Skype Class – Work emails

Introduction:   Skype classes are designed to help with listening comprehension and conversation skills. They will include different and diverse subjects for expansion of vocabulary.   Today’s subject is Work Emails in the workplace.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/2012/01/120111_6min_english_work_email.shtml Please prepare the vocabulary and listen to the news report… Some words need to be changed into the correct […]