Today's password: You rock! = You are a very good person! You are great / the best / amazing / fantastic!
Friday, 20 October 2017
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Lesson 4: school supplies vocabulary
Today's password: A good turn = une bonne action (pour aider quelqu'un)
In my schoolbag, there is a pencil case, a book, a copybook and a ruler.
In my pencil case, there is a rubber, a corrector, a ruler, scissors, a highlighter, a glue stick, a pencil, a pen and a feltpen.
In my classroom, there is a chair, a desk, chalk, markers, a board, and a schoolbag.
In my schoolbag, there is a pencil case, a book, a copybook and a ruler.
In my pencil case, there is a rubber, a corrector, a ruler, scissors, a highlighter, a glue stick, a pencil, a pen and a feltpen.
In my classroom, there is a chair, a desk, chalk, markers, a board, and a schoolbag.
Personality adjectives
Today's password: a good turn = a good action, a helpful action = une bonne action
You do a good turn when you help people.
1) irresponsible ≠ responsible
2) selfish
3) shy
4) dishonest ≠ honest
5) stubborn
6) touchy
7) lazy
8) impolite ≠ polite
9) rude
10) easily scared
11) patient ≠ impatient
12) caring
13) outgoing
14) flexible
15) easy-going
16) hard working
17) bold
You do a good turn when you help people.
1) irresponsible ≠ responsible
2) selfish
3) shy
4) dishonest ≠ honest
5) stubborn
6) touchy
7) lazy
8) impolite ≠ polite
9) rude
10) easily scared
11) patient ≠ impatient
12) caring
13) outgoing
14) flexible
15) easy-going
16) hard working
17) bold
Monday, 16 October 2017
Who is the ideal flatmate?
Today's password: Actually ≠ actualité = the news / actuellement = now
= in fact, in reality
= in fact, in reality
American schools: Brainstorm
Today's password: Actually = in fact, in reality = en fait, en réalité
⚠ ≠ actualité = the news / ≠ actuellement = today, now, nowadays
Watch the video and match the pictures with the definitions on your worksheet:
⚠ ≠ actualité = the news / ≠ actuellement = today, now, nowadays
Watch the video and match the pictures with the definitions on your worksheet:
Who is your ideal flatmate?
Today's password: Actually = In reality, in fact = en réalité, en vrai, en fait
⚠ ≠ l'actualité = the news / ≠ actuellement = today, now, nowadays
Here are the words we came up with:
clean - friendly - tidy - caring - respectful - fun-loving - lovely - same tastes (music, TV) - money to pay bills - cook - outgoing - buy his / her own food
⚠ ≠ l'actualité = the news / ≠ actuellement = today, now, nowadays
Here are the words we came up with:
clean - friendly - tidy - caring - respectful - fun-loving - lovely - same tastes (music, TV) - money to pay bills - cook - outgoing - buy his / her own food
Lesson 4: school supplies
Today's password: Actually = in fact, in reality = en fait, en réalité
⚠ ≠ actualité, actuellement
⚠ ≠ actualité, actuellement
Friday, 13 October 2017
Living with roommates expectations - 3C group 2
Today's password: I'm in luck / I'm out of luck = I'm lucky / I'm unlucky
Friday 13th can be a lucky or unlucky day.
luck = la chance ⚠ chance = possibilité, occasion
Friday 13th can be a lucky or unlucky day.
luck = la chance ⚠ chance = possibilité, occasion
Jeremy's personality
Today's password: I'm in luck / I'm out of luck = Friday 13th can be lucky or unlucky.
luck = la chance ⚠ chance = opportunité
Listen to Jeremy :
luck = la chance ⚠ chance = opportunité
Jeremy is a bit touchy, caring and easy-going. He is also honest and easily-scared. He would be a dog because his friends can count on him. He has got lots of friends and loads of fun. He likes listening to music so he can't live without his CDs and music.
Jeremy enjoys helping around the house, he likes / appreciates gardening, he is keen on cooking and he is fond of decorating. On Saturdays he enjoys chilling out = relaxing (watching TV, surfing the net ...)
Listen to Jeremy :
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Who is your ideal flatmate?
Today's password: I'm so glad = I'm very happy.
Here is the video we watched in class:
Here is the video we watched in class:
American schools: definitions
Today's password: I'm so glad = I'm very happy.
Here is the video we watched in class (now with music!). watch it again, pause it when needed and complete your worksheet.
Here is the video we watched in class (now with music!). watch it again, pause it when needed and complete your worksheet.
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
The date
Today's password: Nevermind = Laisse tomber, on s'en fiche!
Mini test 2 correction:
1) Tuesday 31st October = Halloween
2) Sunday 5th November = Guy Fawke's Day
3) Thursday, November 23rd = Thanksgiving
4) Monday 25th December = Christmas
5) Wednesday, July 4th = Independence Day
Here are a few exercices to help you practise the date in English:
Mini test 2 correction:
1) Tuesday 31st October = Halloween
2) Sunday 5th November = Guy Fawke's Day
3) Thursday, November 23rd = Thanksgiving
4) Monday 25th December = Christmas
5) Wednesday, July 4th = Independence Day
Here are a few exercices to help you practise the date in English:
Monday, 9 October 2017
Chapter 1: definitions
Todays password: John Lennon.
He was* a singer, guitar-player and songwriter in The Beatles. He is extremely famous.
He was* assassinated by a fan in 1980, in New York, 37 years ago. He would be 77 years old today.
He was* a singer, guitar-player and songwriter in The Beatles. He is extremely famous.
He was* assassinated by a fan in 1980, in New York, 37 years ago. He would be 77 years old today.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Today's password: John Lennon.
He was* a member of The Beatles. He played the guitar, he sang* and he wrote* songs.
He was* assassinated in 1980, 37 years ago. He would be 77 years old today.
Watch the pictures and try to guess the topic of the chapter!
He was* a member of The Beatles. He played the guitar, he sang* and he wrote* songs.
He was* assassinated in 1980, 37 years ago. He would be 77 years old today.
Watch the pictures and try to guess the topic of the chapter!
Would you be a good flatmate?
Today's password: John Lennon.
He was* a singer, guitar-player and songwriter in the Beatles. He died in 1980, 37 years ago.
Today he would be 77 years old. He was* born on 9th October 1940 in Liverpool.
He was* a singer, guitar-player and songwriter in the Beatles. He died in 1980, 37 years ago.
Today he would be 77 years old. He was* born on 9th October 1940 in Liverpool.
John Lennon
Today's password: John Lennon.
He was one of the Beatles, he as a singer, guitar-player and songwriter. He is 77 years old today.
He was one of the Beatles, he as a singer, guitar-player and songwriter. He is 77 years old today.
Friday, 6 October 2017
Chapter 1 Introduction: Definitions
Today's password: Start the ball rolling = Lancer la machine = The first step / action to begin / start something.
Living with roommates expectations - 3C group 1
Today's password: Start the ball rolling = The first action / step to begin / start a big project.
American schools: brainstorm
Today's password: Start the ball rolling = the first action, the beginning / start of a project.
Brainstorming mindmap:
Writers, you can publish your group's work here: https://padlet.com/MissBalbin/americanschools under the Introduction tab
Brainstorming mindmap:
Writers, you can publish your group's work here: https://padlet.com/MissBalbin/americanschools under the Introduction tab
Thursday, 5 October 2017
Chapter 1 Mission 1: The ultimate personality quiz
Today's password: No sweat! = No problem, it's OK, don't panic!
Listen to Zoe and recap:
Watch the video and complete your worksheet:
Watch the video and complete your worksheet:
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Chapter 1 Year 10 Introduction
Today's password: Jump on the bandwagon = Prendre le train en marche = Do like everybody because it's popular / trendy / fashionable.
A flat is an apartment, an accommodation, so it's a place to live.
A mate is a colloquial / familiar name for a friend.
A flatmate or roommate is a person you live with.
This document is the opening credits of the American series "Friends". The series is about 7 friends who live together in a flat / share a flat in New York City.
A flat is an apartment, an accommodation, so it's a place to live.
A mate is a colloquial / familiar name for a friend.
A flatmate or roommate is a person you live with.
This document is the opening credits of the American series "Friends". The series is about 7 friends who live together in a flat / share a flat in New York City.
Chapter 1 Mission1: Listen to a song
Today's password: Jump on the bandwagon = Prendre le train en marche = Do like everybody because it's fashionable / popular / trendy.
Here are the two songs you can work on. Enjoy!
Path ⭐
Path ⭐⭐
Here are the two songs you can work on. Enjoy!
Path ⭐
Path ⭐⭐
Lesson 3: Days, months and seasons
Today's password: Jump on the bandwagon = Prendre le train en marche
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Today's password: I have a green thumb = I can grow any plant.
Watch the pictures and try to guess the topic of the chapter!
Watch the pictures and try to guess the topic of the chapter!
What are they saying? 3A group 2
Today's password: I have a green thumb = I can grow any plant.
2) I don't feel like waking up early, I prefer playing at home.
3) I don't want to manage the teachers, I'd rather go bowling.
4) I don't want to teach, I'd rather stay at home.
5) I don't want to clean the floor, I prefer swimming.
6) I'm awfully excited because my son is at school, I want to play golf / I feel like playing golf.
2) I don't feel like waking up early, I prefer playing at home.
3) I don't want to manage the teachers, I'd rather go bowling.
4) I don't want to teach, I'd rather stay at home.
5) I don't want to clean the floor, I prefer swimming.
6) I'm awfully excited because my son is at school, I want to play golf / I feel like playing golf.
What are tthey saying? 3A group 1
Today's password: I have a green thumb = I can grow any plant.
2) The pupil / student doesn't want to learn lessons, he prefers sleeping.
3) I don't feel like hearing the students' noise, I'd rather read a book.
4) I don't want to teach, I'd rather sleep late.
5) I don't want to clean the floor, I'd rather stay home.
6) I feel awfully excited, I feel like going shopping / I want to go shopping.
2) The pupil / student doesn't want to learn lessons, he prefers sleeping.
3) I don't feel like hearing the students' noise, I'd rather read a book.
4) I don't want to teach, I'd rather sleep late.
5) I don't want to clean the floor, I'd rather stay home.
6) I feel awfully excited, I feel like going shopping / I want to go shopping.
American schools: Brainstorm
Today's password: I have a green thumb = You take very good care of your garden = you can grow any plant.
Here is the list of words we came up with:
cafeteria - English - teacher - uniform - American football - diploma - activities - sports - homework - school bus - pencil-case - schoolbag - pen - subject - university - lunch - locker - copybook - book - baseball - cheerleaders - snack - car - exams - soccer - prom ball - board - sandwich - supporter - American flag - yearbook
Here is the list of words we came up with:
cafeteria - English - teacher - uniform - American football - diploma - activities - sports - homework - school bus - pencil-case - schoolbag - pen - subject - university - lunch - locker - copybook - book - baseball - cheerleaders - snack - car - exams - soccer - prom ball - board - sandwich - supporter - American flag - yearbook
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