Are you polite?

Happy New Year!

You know what? 2011 was a very good year! 

Many people participating here on ETC, too many things to do... So, I just have to thank God for everything!

I would like to wish all my students, colleagues and blog visitors a great 2012. May all your plans, projects and dreams come true. If you have put everything in God's hands, relax. He will do what is the best for you!

Happy new year and let's work!!!

Connectives - Intermediate Homework

Circle the correct connective so the sentences can be completed:

1. Although / So big, the house is easy to maintain.
2. You'll do your homework because I told you also / so.
3. I bought a new hat even although / though I knew I didn't really need it.
4. Peter is not only my colleague, he's too / also a real friend.
5. We decided not to go to the meeting, but it would have been a good idea then / though.
6. The house is nice and very well situated, but even because / so it is still overpriced. 

7. Even but / though everyone played well, we lost the game. 

8. I didn't like it, although / also it was much too expensive. 
9. David can swim but/ and he can play the flute. 
10. She can dance too / but she can't sing. 
11. Tom and Julie can speak French so / and they can speak English too
12. Dennis can read a comic because / but he can't watch TV.

Disney classics: where dreams come true!

Dear students, it's time for the new project at Green Bay. This time we are going to work the wonderful animation movies from Disney. You have a quiz to do as part of the project. Let's see how much you know about the characters and their stories. Good luck! ;)

1. Who is Flick in Bug's Life?

2. Which insects want to destroy the ant's community?

3. How can Flick fly far away from the Ant's island?

4. Why was Jasmine in a hurry to choose a husband?

5. What was Jafar's pet?

6. Can you describe the Beast's body?

7. Where does the story take place?

8. When does the Beast become human again?

9. Who is Andy naughty neighbor?

10. what is the name of the pizzeria on Toy Story?

11. What is the famous line of Buzz Lightyear?

12. How many days could Ariel spend on land as a human?

13. How old is Ariel in the Little Mermaid?

14. Who is Ariel's best friend?

15. Where is John Smith from?

16. Whose life does Pocahontas save in the story?

17. What is the name of the forest where Robin Hood lives?

18. What is the name of Robin Hood's love?

19. Who is the king of England?

20. What is the name of the restaurant where Collete works?

21. What is the name of the mouse that wants to be a chef?

22. What is the first meal that Linguini and the mouse chef prepare together?

 

23. Who does Harry Potter live with?

24. Where does he begin learning Wizardry?

25. What does Harry find out in the final room?

26. What is the name of the magic flower?

27. What is the real name of the prince?

28. What do Rapunzel's parents do in her birthday every year?

29. Who is Hercules true love?

30. Who is the villain in the story?

31. What is the hard decision Hercules has to make?

Finish the sentences

Hi everyone!

This week we are going to learn some linking words. These words are very important because when we write or speak, they help us to be clear and connect our ideas, so people can understand us better.

Then, your task for now is very simple: choose two sentences and finish them. If it is necessary, use a dictionary.

1. I was really tired, so...
2. I didn't call you because...
3. It was a pretty good movie, but...
4. Although my job doesn't pay well, ...
5. My father is French and my mother is Spanish, then...
6. He was driving fast because...
7. I wanted to go to the club, but...
8. Although math is difficult I...
9. I couldn't come to class last week because...
10. I woke up in the middle of the night and...
11. I wanted to improve my English, then...
12. They are very rich, but...
13. We didn't like that teacher although...
14. She was feeling sad and...
15. My friend couldn't understand the Japanese girl because...


It's important to know:

So / Then- It means there is a consequence for what happened. E.g.: I didn't do the homework, so / then my teacher didn't give me the points I needed.

Because- It means there is a reason for what you are saying. E.g.: My sister eats chocolate because she loves it a lot.

And-  It means you didn't finish your idea and have to continue saying something. E.g.: On weekends I usually go out with my family and have fun.

But / Although- It means there is an opposition between the two ideas from your sentence. E.g.: I like Spanish, but I prefer English. / Although I like Spanish, I prefer English.

Simple Past & Past Continuous

This week, I decided to post here this nice story that my friend Edmary Lopes sent to me by e-mail. It's a great idea to work Simple Past and Past Continuous. So, let's everybody participate writing a sentence which says what you were doing when the accident happened. Let's be creative! ;)

Past continuous structure: subject + verb To Be (past) + main verb with ING + complement of the sentence.
E.g.: When the accident happened, I was watching TV. // or I was watching TV when the accident happened.

Intermediate Plus Glogsters (Alice in Wonderland)

Hi everyone!
Alice in Wonderland is a great movie. So, could you tell us what is your favorite character and why? Mine is the Red Queen, she's fantastic!

(Janaína Rodrigues)

(Thamyris Lima)

(Iza Bovi)

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(Júlia Rodrigues)