miércoles, 23 de noviembre de 2011

Reading comprehension: Siestas

Here you have a reading comprehension about siestas... It doesn't seem to be very promising, though! You can read and listen too!

What do you think about this piece of information?

Formal and informal letters


This is a summary of formal and informal letters.You must consider that when you write formal or an informal letter, there are some conventions that must be followed. 

-          In informal letters we use informal style because the addressee is a person we know: a relative, a close friend... This type of writing is characterised by the use of everyday vocabulary, colloquial expressions or idioms, and phrasal verbs. Short forms (I couldn't write before...; I thought I’d drop you a line) are also allowed.

-          Formal letters, however, are usually sent to people in an official position, or people you don’t know. That’s why this type of letters must be written in a very polite language. You are NOT ALLOWED to use short forms, and you are supposed to write your full name under your signature. You should use a more formal language and be always very clear and concise. Avoid structures that are related to personal information, such as “I think”, “I believe”, “We want”...  For instance, if you want to apologyse, you should say “ We regret to inform you that your flight has been cancelled” instead of “We are sorry but we have cancelled your flight because...”

In this link below you have some examples of sentences that you can use in formal letters: http://www.eslgold.com/business/letters_phrases.html

            In formal letters, the layout (structure) is also very important here you have an example of the structure of a formal letter.

And don’t forget that you must ALWAYS STICK TO THE TOPIC!!!!

And here you can practice with an activity. 

Be allowed to - Be able to - Be supposed to


domingo, 6 de noviembre de 2011

"Remember, remember the 5th of November"

In Great Britain November 5th is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks in remembrance of the failed Gunpowder Plot (1605), planned by a group of conspirators. Guy Fawkes was one of them. They tried to blow  up the Parliament, murder King James I and restore a Catholic monarchy, but their plan was discovered.
Here you have an extract of the film "V for Vendetta",whose main character is based on Guy Fawkes.

In the following link you can also read and listen to an extract about Guy Fawkes and the Bonfire Night.


Hope you enjoy!

Laura

viernes, 4 de noviembre de 2011

Welcome!

Hello!

Welcome to my Tea Room. I have created this blog as a tool to keep you updated and to provide you with resources that I might consider interesting. I would also like to encourage you to share your experiences here and also comment on whatever you like.

Let's go, then!

Enjoy!

Laura