ORAL EXAM THEMES

Dear students, 

Here you have the topics for your final oral exam.

DESCRIBE PLACES/INTERACT IN A MORE COMPLEX WAY BY

1.     Talk about a place you have gone.  Describe what you saw, smelled, heard, tasted, and touched and ask your classmates for more information about theirs.

UNDERSTAND AND USE EVERYDAY EXPRESSIONS AND MORE DIFFICULT PHRASES

2.     Talk about your friends and share an experience when you have had a toxic friend.

3.     What are you going to do this weekend?  Tell what you are going to, may, or might do this Friday night, Saturday, or Sunday.

MAKE AND EXPLAIN INFERENCES ABOUT OPINIONS

4.     Ask your classmates about some details of the movie where things went wrong.  Why did things go wrong? Explain.

MAKE PREDICTIONS BASED ON INFERENCES

5.     What are your plans for the future?  Talk about your plans for your personal and professional life. Explain them.

6.     Discuss with your group some predictions related to fashion, sports, technology, and entertainment.

GIVE ADVICE AND MAKE SUGGESTIONS

7.     Talk about a problem in the University of Cuenca and suggest solutions.

8.     Imagine that one of your classmates has a problem with his/her boyfriend/girlfriend.  Talk about this situation and give advice and suggestions.

Good luck, 

Teacher Ximena

SPEAK UP!

Dear students,

In your opinion, are escape artists like Houdini and Blaine heroes? Why or why not?

Deadline: Wednesday 11am.

PREDICTIONS: BE GOING TO, WILL, MAY, AND MIGHT

Dear students,

Here you can practice some exercises related to future predictions.

 going to

will and going to

may and might


 Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

MY FUTURE PLANS

Dear all, 

Share with us your future plans.  Remember that to affirm them make the universe to aline everything in order they can become a reality. 

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

Would you like to celebrate Take Back Your Time day? Explain why. (50 words)

Dear students,

Explain us why you would like to celebrate or not Take Back  Your Time Day.  There is not word limit.

Good luck!

Teacher Ximena

MY BEST PPP

Dear all,

It's time to vote for you favorite Power Point Presentation!

Regards,
Teacher Ximena

MODALS

Dear students,

Here some exercises to help you.

could
should
ought to
have to
must

Good luck and a nice weekend!
Teacher Ximena

MY FAMOUS PERSON

Dear students,

Please here post the name of your famous person in order not to repeat the persons on Monday.

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

MY TOXIC FRIEND

Dear all,

I have five wonderful friends.  They have been with me when I have needed them the most.  They are very honest and funny.  But Rosita is a promise breaker friend.  She lives in the USA and every time that she tells me to chat online she never is connected.  So I have to wait for hours but she never appears.  What do you think I should do to change this situation?

Thanks for your piece of advice.

Teacher Ximena

HAVING FUN WITH IRREGULAR VERBS!

Dear students,

Check these links in order to practice irregular verbs.  These are games.  I hope you have fun :) .

1
2
3

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

WHO ARE YOU A FAN OR SUPPORTER OF?

Dear students,

Share with us the person, team, or institution you're fan or supporter of.  Describe your reasons in a composition (50 words).

Deadline: Friday at 11pm.

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

Friend Link

Dear students,

Write an email to Isabelle, Miguel, Sang, or Cara.  Describe your interests and what you're doing these days.  Ask at least two questions about them.

Deadline: Sundat at 1pm.

Good luck!

Teacher Ximena

SIMPLE PRESENT VS PRESENT CONTINUOUS: EXERCISES

Dear students,

Here you have some links to practice some exercises related to Simple Present and Present Continuous:

exercise 1

exercise 2

exercise 3

Good luck!   :) and have some fun!

Teacher Ximena

HI, EVERYBODY!

Dear students,

My name is Ximena Orellana. I've been teaching English for almost 12 years.  I'm really happy because I can share what I really love, English.  I have two kids: Danny Josué and Mateo Sebastián.  They're the reasons because I wake up everyday.  I work in a public school in the morning and afternoon. I work with teenagers.  Then I go home and share this time with my kids.  After that, I go to the university.  I love to eat fruits and vegetables.  I love pop music.  My favorite singer is Marc Anthony.  I also love reading books.  During this level you will know more about me.  What about you? Share with us some information and download a picture in your profile.

QUESTIONS OR DOUBTS

Dear students,

Here you can post any question or doubt you could have along this level.  Do not hesitate in asking.  Your questions or doubts will be answered at 14h00 every day.

Regards,
Teacher Ximena

WELCOME!

Dear students,

Welcome to this amazing journey on the web! This tool will help us to make our learning interactive and fun!

Take advantage of this and enjoy it!

Welcome again,
Teacher Ximena

CUT BACK ON, GET RID OF, OR GIVE UP?

Dear students,
What do you think you should cut back on, get rid of, or give up? Why?

Share your ideas with us!


Teacher Ximena

POSTING YOUR OPINION

Share your opinion about the following question: What would you do in Ralston's situation?  Would you cut off your arm?

GOING TO OR WILL?

Dear students,

Some links to be ready for your test:

exercise 1

exercise 2

exercise 3

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena 

SURVEY: Please answer before Friday 13th, 5pm

Dear student,

Are you a
1.- university student? (egresado de la universidad sin título)
2.- undergraduate student? (extrauniversitario)

Thanks for your help.

Have a great vacation!
Teacher Ximena

AN AMAZING BOOK!

Dear students,

It was not possible to attach the book, so I have sent it to your personal e-mails accounts.

I hope you enjoy it!

Teacher Ximena

IMPROVING YOUR LISTENING SKILL

Dear students,

Here some links that will help you to improve your listening skill:

Just make a click  here, login in and start a free 7-day course.

Also, try this link.

Finally, this link will help you too.

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

GRAMMAR EXERCISES: SIMPLE PAST

Dear students,

Here you can find some useful links in order to be familiar with more verbs in the past.

explanation and exercises
exercises 2
games: choose frog verbs and frog verbs II

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

SOMETHING UNIQUE

Dear students,

In this activity, you have to describe something unique that you did, made, or bought.  Deadline is on Saturday 24th until 5pm. There is not a limit of words.

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

YOUR MOST UNUSUAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Dear students,
Share with us your most unusual travel experience.  I can't wait to read about them!

Good luck!
Teacher Ximena

MY BEST PPP

Dear students,

This is the time to vote for the best Power Point presentation for you!  And your vote is for...because...

Post your vote and give the best Power Point presentation three extra points!

VIDEO

Dear students,

This is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLxnRQZrhc0 to watch the video related to the grammar point of tomorrow.

Good luck,

Teacher Ximena

PASSIVE OR ACTIVE?

Dear students,

Here you have some links to practice the active and passive voice.

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/passive

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/active_passive/sentences_simple_present.htm

http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_passive1.htm

Good luck,
Teacher Ximena

Comparing Two Things

Dear students,

Here we are in order to solve your dilemma!  Write about two things you are not sure to choose and we will propose a solution.  Do not forget to write at least 150 words.

Good luck,

Teacher Ximena