Thursday 27 December 2012

Christmas Typing

Hi! My name is Rudolph and today I'm helping you spell Christmas words. Typing is very important because you need computers and mobiles for your studies and for your social relations. Well, you can learn to type correctly and faster with this game. Moreover, you can revise your Christmas vocabulary. Look at the words on the screen and type as fast as you can to get more points. The faster you type, the higher your score. You have only 35 seconds but you can try as many times as you wish. I hope you will like the typing game. Merry Christmas!

Type Christmas Words

Sunday 23 December 2012

Christmas Time

It's Christmas Time. I wish you all a Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope these flashcards will help you learn with the listening and spelling games and activities. You can see words about Christmas, traditions and decoration, click on the arrows to see more cards and then, start practising. Have a wonderful holiday!

Sunday 16 December 2012

Christmas 2011 at S.I.E.S. Rincón de Soto

Christmas decoration was brilliant last year. Do you remember what you did? It's going to be difficult to beat that but I'm sure this year you will do even better.

Cannonball Fun. Present Simple in Affirmative, Negative and Questions

Hello! Do you study present simple rules every day? Are they easy or difficult? I'm here to help you with a game. Complete the sentences with the correct verbs or auxiliaries in affirmative, negative or question form. Then, use the arrow keys to control the cannon and press the spacebar to control the speed. Then, release the spacebar and launch the ball. I'm sure it will be fun.

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Saturday 15 December 2012

What's your job? Flashcards

Hi! What do you do? What's your job? Are you a student? We are here to learn words about jobs. Click on the right and left arrows to see all the flashcards. Click on the loudspeaker icon to listen to their pronunciation. Then, click on the link below to study the words. You can do spelling and listening activities or play games.

Friday 14 December 2012

Present Simple. Affirmative sentences

Hi! We are here to make affirmative sentences in present simple. Remember this! We use the infinitive of the verb after the subject and when the subject is a third person singular we add these endings: -S, -ES or -IES. Study the blog entry about these rules here. Do you want to try this game? Help the manic miner on his mission. Complete the sentences with the correct verbs and don't touch monsters. When you answer threee questions correctly, get the key and jump down the toilet. Good luck!


Transport. From horses to planes

How do you go to school? On foot? Do you use a bicycle? Does somebody drive you? Here we are to learn some means of transport from London double-deckers to rural horses. Click on the right and left arrows to see the flashcards. Click on the loudspeaker icon to listen to the pronunciation of each words. Then, click on the link below the cards to do spelling and listening activities or play games. Typing games are important for you. Can you type the words quickly?

Sunday 9 December 2012

Making gifs

Would you like to create gifs and embed them on forums, websites or social networks? Click on this link. It's easy and fast.




Gif Creator

Revise parts of the body and accesories

Avatars are very popular on the internet. Do you use an avatar in forums, blogs or social networks? Remember it's important to protect to privacy on the net, so don't upload your photos. Why don't you create different avatars with these sites? They are fun and they will help you learn vocabulary about body parts or accessories. Check them!




Face your manga


Simpsonize yourself

Avatar Creator
Doppel me

A, an, the, some, any. Quick Math Test

Hi! I'm going to help you revise quantifiers. Read the sentences of the game and complete them with the words "a", "an", "the", "some" or "any". Read carefully and think: Are the sentences affirmative, negative or interrogative? Are the nouns in the sentences countable or uncountable? When your answer is right, you can play a maths game. Choose the correct symbol to complete the equation. Are you quick or slow? Good luck!



Complete the sentences with a, an, the, some or any.


Quantifiers. Manic Miner Game

Do you need any help with quantifiers? The Manic Miner game will help you practise. At the bottom of the screen there are incomplete sentences and you have to choose the right option. Answer three questions correctly, collect the key and jump down the toilet. Don't touch monsters or they will kill you. Don't choose incorrect answers or they will drain your energy. Help the miner on his mission and have fun with your English. Good luck!

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Wild Animals

Hi! I'm a bear and I'm here to show you some fellow wild animals. Click on the right and left arrows to see the pictures, the names and the translations. If you click on the loudspeaker, you will also learn how to pronounce them. When you finish all the flashcards, click on the link below to do the listening, spelling and matching exercises or play typing games. What do you think about my friends? Do you feel like planning a trip to meet them?

Saturday 8 December 2012

Time Expressions

Let's revise some time expressions! There are exercises where you have to fill in the gaps with the right verbal tense. Time expressions can help you in certain sentences, so it's important to identify which are used with a specific tense. In the exercise below, you will see time expressions and labeled dustbins. Drag each time expression to the right tense: present simple, present continuous or past simple. It's quite easy!

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Typing speed test with the past continuous

We are living in a digital world. It is important for you to know about computers and new technology. Can you type quickly? This game will help you revise past continuous and it will also improve your typing skills. The quicker you are, the better your score. Choose the right answer to complete the sentences. If your answer is correct, the square will go green and you will take the typing challenge. If it's wrong, it will go red and you will start with a different sentence. How well can you type?



Typing test with the past continuous




Parts of the Body. Humans and Animals

In these flashcards, you will find vocabulary to study body parts of humans and animals. Click on the arrows to see the pictures and the words, then you can do the listening and spelling exercises or play different games. In this blog entry, you can find two sets of flashcards in case you want to revise certain words. I hope you will find them helpful.

Describing clothes: Opposites

In the game below, you will find adjectives to describe clothes. You have to find the opposites. Click on the cards and remember their position. Put your memory to the test. Enjoy the game! It will help you learn a lot of adjectives and you will have fun.

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Possessive Pronouns Cannonball Fun

Hi! I'm here to help you with possessive pronouns. Here they are: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, yours and theirs. Possessive pronouns are not difficult. Try to practise with this game: Cannonball Fun. Read the question and use the arrow keys to move the cannon left and right. Press the spaceball to build up speed. Release the spacebar to launch the ball and hit the right answer. Each sentence has got a context, so read them carefully before you start. Good luck and enjoy the game!

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Sunday 25 November 2012

Describing Clothes

What's your clothing style? Are you trendy? Do you like comfortable clothes? Do you usually wear patterned or plain clothes? With these flashcards, you will learn many words to describe clothes. Learn the adjectives, do the listening and spelling activities and then, move on to the games. Choose your favourite clothes.

Clothes and Accessories

I love going shopping for clothes. I love buying new trends and changing styles. I like comfortable footwear and accessories. I also like jewellery. What about you? Which are your favourite clothes? What are you wearing now? I am wearing a pink and black patterned top, black trousers, a white belt, a necklace, sunglasses, a headband and grey shoes. Learn more with these flashcards and do the spelling and listening exercises. You can also play games. Now I must leave, there's a sale at the department store and I don't want to miss out on that. Cheap trendy clothes make my day. Bye bye

Wordshoot: Verb TO BE

Hello! How are you? I am fine. I am here to help you. This game is about the verb to be. Read the instructions and the sentences of the exercise carefully. Then, fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb. Good luck!

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Saturday 24 November 2012

Am, is, are

This is the verb to be in the affirmative form. I am, you are, he is, she is, it is, we are, you are and they are. Remember that we use we are for the singular and the plural. Now, click on the link and take the quiz. If your answers are right, you can play rock, paper and scissors. Remember: the scissors beat the paper but the rock beats the scissors. The paper beats the rock but the scissors beat the paper. The rock beats the scissors but the scissors beat the rock.



  Rock, paper and scissors





My, your, his, her, its, our, your, their

Do you like my hat? I have got a hat and a tracksuit. Play this game to practise possessive adjectives. Complete the sentences with the correct word. Read the sentences carefully before you answer. Then, shoot the right word. When your answer is correct, you will see a new sentence. If your answer is wrong, you lose your energy. Enjoy the game!

Wordshoot. Complete the sentences with the correct possessive adjective

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Sunday 18 November 2012

Prepositions of Place

Hello! I'm in frotn a beautiful port. Where are you? In your room? In front of your computer? Next to your bed? Sitting on a chair? I can help you study ten prepositions of place with pictures and translations. Study the flashcards, click on the loudspeaker icon to listen to the words in English and Spanish. Then, click on the right and left arrows to see more pictures. After that, click on the link below and do the spelling and listening exercises. You can also play games. Good luck!

Saturday 17 November 2012

Human Body Flashcards

Hi! I'm here to show you some parts of the body. How many parts of the human body can you say before you study the flashcards? You will learn more, for sure. Study the English words, the translations and don't forget to click on the loudspeaker icon to listen to the pronunciation. Then, click on the link below the flashcards and try to do the exercises and the games. There are a lot and you can practise many times. Why don't you try?

What's your flavour?


Hey! How do you like food? Hot or cold? Salty or sweet? How do you order food? Do you know the exact words? These adjectives will help you describe food and drinks. Click on the right and left arrows to see the flashcards, then, click on the link below them and start the spelling and listening exercises. Next, don't miss the final challenge: memory games and a typing challenge. Good luck and have a good meal!

Sunday 4 November 2012

Clothes

What are you wearing today? Today I am wearing a black T-shirt and a red foulard. Do you like smart clothes? Do you prefer casual clothes? I like casual clothes, they are comfortable. Learn more about clothes with these flashcards, then do the spelling and listening exercises. When you finish, you can play typing and matching games. Good luck!

Saturday 3 November 2012

Adjectives of Personality

What's your personality? Are you active or calm? Cheerful or sad? Realistic or optimistic? Here are some personality adjectives. Study the flashcards, click on the button below to have access to the exercises and games and enjoy yourself. By the way, don't forget to click on the loudspeaker to listen to the pronunciation of the words. Don't be lazy and try different rounds.

Adjectives

We are going to revise some adjectives to describe people, things or food. Study the flashcards and click on the button below to have access to the spelling and listening exercises. Then you can move on to the matching game and the final typing challenge. Then, think about contexts to use these adjectives. Here we go!

Friday 2 November 2012

Feelings and Emotions

How do you feel when your team wins a match? How are you feeling right now? Today, we are going to learn adjectives to express feelings and emotions. Study the flashcards below and click on the different buttons to have access to the activities and games. How do the people in the pictures feel? Don't forget to do the matching games. They will help you a lot.

Thursday 1 November 2012

Halloween in 2º A

Welcome to the tunnel of terror. It was made by the second year students of group A. Are you brave enough to confront vampires, blood and a dark atmosphere? Then, visit us.



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Halloween in 2º B

Welcome to group B of second year students! Are you afraid of witches? Are you scared of ghosts? Do you think bats are frightening? Don't be scared and come into the tunnel of terror.

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This is Halloween, this is Halloween

Come with me! Halloween is celebrated on the 31st of October. A long time ago, people put on costumes to scare evil spirits away. That's the origin of Halloween. It is a Celtic tradition but now it's popular all over the world due to American films and TV series. Did you dress up to celebrate Halloween? How much do you know about it?

A ride around town

Do you want to go for a ride and know different places in town? I'll show you around my hometown. There are many places to go such as restaurants, department stores and more... Have a look at the flashcards, don't forget to click on the loudspeaker icon to listen to the pronunciation of the words. Then, click on the different options to do the spelling and listening activities. Then, move on to the games. I hope you like it.

Weather and Seasons

What's the weather like today in your hometown? Here it's cool and snowy. When winter comes, it will be freezing and icy. How many words about the weather do you know? What's the weather like in each season of the year? Study the flashcards below, and click on the different options for listening and spelling activities. You can also play games.

Saturday 22 September 2012

We've received an International Innovation Award 2012 from Fundación Telefónica. Thank you!


This blog has won an award from Fundación Telefónica for supplying pedagogic interactive IT resources for students and teachers.
Special thanks to those who have been helping with their encouragement and support. You know who you are.
I'd obviously like to thank Telefónica Foundation for acknowledging and rewarding the work of teachers all over the world.
Last but not least, thanks to those who share their educational ICT experiences with teaching colleagues and provide us with inspiration and learning. In my case, I learnt so much thanks to these blogs by Mª Jesús García San Martín, and I am more than grateful.
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Sunday 9 September 2012

Mmmmm... Yummy!

Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Do you eat healthy food? Do you prefer junk food? Learn and revise these words. Then, you can practise your spelling, your listening skills, and play the games. Everything is delicious, don't you think?

Saturday 8 September 2012

Wake me up when September begins

September. That means "back to school" and also an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new stuff; so look on the bright side of life and make the most of this school year. To start up, let's revise the names of school subjects. You can play games and practise your spelling and listening skills. I wish you the best for this year.

 

Friday 29 June 2012

Stop and Learn English: Football Player Positions

The Euro 2012 is about to end. Who will be the winner? Spain or Italy? We can learn about football terminology thanks to this link from the blog Stop and Learn English. Check it! It's worth the visit.
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Stop and Learn English: Football Player Positions

Saturday 23 June 2012

Colors. Match

Match each color to the correct translation. Then, click on "restart" to get more words. Good luck!

Colors

Spelling the Numbers

Look at the screen. Read the numbers. Type the letters and learn to spell. Good luck, fisherman!



Number Spelling

Playcode: numbers