Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Tips for Passing CAE

Read this Pearson's ELT Learning Journeys blog post. It is not exactly the same, but it might help.

Key to Unit 12 activities

Check your activities here (first 2) and here (a & b).

Key to unit 11 activities

Check your activities here (first 3) and here (a & b).

Exam Preparation Complete Kit

If I had to choose very few posts to help prepare final exams, the result would be the following:
Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking & Oral Interaction Activities, Vocabulary & GOOD LUCK!!!

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

How Smart are you?

Take This Quiz to Find Out!
I got 34 of 50 right. (With a bit of luck, I must say)
Wow! You got your Bachelor's degree! (They said)

Thanks Mª José for the link!

Monday, 22 May 2017

Last Writing Assignment of the Year

Write a 350-word essay about one of the following topics:
  • How does social background affect a child's prospects in life?
  • Which are the most important factors for a well-functioning society?
  • It is wrong to tell people that anyone can achieve anything in life.
Deadline: next Wed. (if handed in); Fri. 2 pm (if emailed).

Key to unit 10 activities

Check your activities here (first 3) and here (a, b1 & b2).

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Student Guide for Final Exams

If you still have any doubt at this time of the year on how the tests will be administered, click here. Info for all PTEC tests: A2, B1, B2 and C1.

Deal with it!

Phrasal verbs for managing problems. Learn the ones you didn't know! From Cambridge Dictionary Blog

Noche de los Museos

Next weekend, on 20th May...

Find info on the Noche de los museos website
If you prefer (and can afford) to do it in London, click here!

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

The Reasons to Swear. A Lot.

The Reasons to Swear. A Lot.: The blog from Dictionary.com explores the English language for the secrets behind everyday words. Our expert writers and lexicographers offer practical advice for every English speaker to improve their language skills. Our articles, infographics and quizzes bring words to life for anyone using English.
Fair warning: The language here could get a little strong for some tastes.

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

M U S I C

Dealing with the main topic of the unit, I have prepared several vocabulary-related sheets from several dictionaries. They are to be used, looked up and checked before speaking or writing about music. The idea(r) is to highlight words, phrases or collocations you think you will / might use in your speech or writing and of course do put them into practice later.
Types of Music, Singing in General, Music Collocations, Usage Note. Music miscellany, Talk about music

Last Speaking Lessons with Parker


  • 4th May, Thursday morning 10.30 - 11.30
  • 5th May, Friday afternoon 16.30 - 19.30 Film Discussion (Assembly Room)
  • 9th May, Tuesday morning 9.30 - 10.30

KEY to CAE Activities

Check your last week grammar work here.