Listening Activities

Some links to practice your listening skills:

http://www.esl-lab.com

http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/listening.php

http://esl.about.com/od/englishlistening/English_Listening_Skills_and_ActivitiesEffective_Listening_Practice.htm

http://listenaminute.com

http://www.5minuteenglish.com/listening.htm

http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Listening/

http://www.agendaweb.org/listening/intermediate.html

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com

http://eslcafe.com/search/Listening/

http://www.xtec.cat/centres/b7006733/calaix0809/pauangles/provespauanglesanysanteriors.htm

http://blocs.xtec.cat/bloglearn/2011/06/04/listening-pau-exams/

http://aitorninerola.es/blog/examens-pau/

49 YEARS AGO

Martin Luther King delivered one of the most famous speech in history, "I have a dream", in Washington, D.C. Every time I listen to it, I get a bit emotional since it is still valid for every one of us. Hope you enjoy it!

Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!

NOTTING HILL

The first week of November, we have the exam on Notting Hill, a wonderful book about love and other issues. Make sure you read it before the exam. We are sure you will read better by listening to the soundtrack of the film with the same title starred by Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. Enjoy the songs!

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE, by BRUNO MARS

Another nice song by Bruno Mars. The activities will be handed by the teacher

MY BLACKBERRY IS NOT WORKING!

Blackberry has been failing and life's stopped for you, my dearest students. This would mean peace and no chats in the classroom. Have a look at this video, from a comedy programme in BBC. We'll work with it in class, but meanwhile, let's relax with all these silent blackberries.



Click here if you want to read in another blog what a nice person, Eduardo Mosqueira, has written in order to understand better the jokes in English.

THE LAZY SONG by Bruno Mars

We're starting a new year, but we still think about our holidays. Bruno Mars as well. Listen to the song and try to answer the questions on the video. What activities do you do in a lazy day?

Jamie's a fantastic cook!

I'm not sure if you know, but the English department loves cooking and food. One of the most famous cooks in the English-speaking world is Jamie Oliver. He's made different programmes for TV and he alone raised awareness about healthy food. You can learn a lot of new recipes by looking at his videos.

SOME FUNNY VIDEOS FOR THESE HARD DAYS

If you want to have some fun, click here. A glogster will be opened and there you can watch different funny videos. Enjoy it!

FIRST MOON LANDING

In 1969, the NASA achieved a dream: the first human beings arrived to the Moon. A competition against Russian government that was fulfilled with Armstrong's famous sentence: "One small step...". Can you complete it by listening to the video?? be honest and do not look for it on google!

NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA

As some of you know, one of my best friends, Sandra, is living now in Melbourne. She's got a blog where you can find some of her experiences living upside down. You may find some videos as well where you can listen to real Australian accent. It is not Strine, but can you spot some differences with British or American English? click on the links to discover it!

A Tea advertisement

Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generation

FOOD FOR THOUGHT LISTENING

This is the listening you have to do for the Unit. Answer the questions in your book and submit the correct options as a comment with your name included or an e-mail . Your deadline is Friday, 13th for 2nd D and Tuesday, 17th for 2nd C.

NADAL vs. FEDERER

Not being a great fan of sports, and not understanding a ball from tennis, I saw a bit of the Australia Open Final, as I suppose most of you did. Yesterday, someone made me thought on Nadal speaking in English. Maybe his pronunciation is not the best in the world, but he does quite well. Federer as well -remember he's Swiss-. So, why not to improve our English by listening to them?

This entry is dedicated to my upside-down friend, san.

TO PRACTICE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS

It is important to practice your listening skills, especially those students who have to pass the exam in the Selectivity . Carla asked me about few links to practice, so I'll let you some of them in order for you to start

1. Agenda Web: Listenings with different levels

2. Different Links: Different places where you can go and practice

3. Isabel Pérez: a classical site to check everything you need

4. Yappr: A good site to learn and to listen to real English

5. English as a Second Language Podcast: lots and lots of podcasts

6. English Language Listening Laboratory Online: Several tests

7. Anna Morales' Blog: There are some very interesting links.

8. Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab: another classical site.

If you know any other interesting link, just let me know!!

A BIT OF HUMOUR TO START THE YEAR

These are some of the problems of communication between Mr. Fawlty and his waiter Manuel -from Barcelona-. One of my favourite bits from this 70s series. A good way to start the classes again.

2nd Batxillerat C Activity

Here you have the trailer from The Day After Tomorrow. Comment on aspects from the film that have shocked you. You have to include the new words you have learn from the movie. Your comments must be done before Friday.

YOUR CITY

1. Post a comment with the most important words you have learnt from the unit about your city.

2. Have a look at the video some students from the high school in St. Quirze have done.


3. Listen to the podcast