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You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond Viva la Vida Coldplay WORKSHEET 1 Listen to the song and fill in the blanks; then listen again and choose the correct alternative I used to rule the world ____ would rise when I gave the word/world Now in the morning I sweep alone _______ the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing: "Now the old king is dead! Long live the queen/king !" One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand/ mend Upon ______ of salt, ______ of sand I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing Be my mirror my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain Once you know there was never, never an honest word That was when I ruled the world (Ohhh) It was the wicked and wild wind Blew down the doors to let me in. ________ window...

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

Flash fiction include sudden fiction, microfiction, micro-story, postcard fiction, prosetry and short short story.  WRITE a micro-story that could be published on twitter.

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Common Collocations On this page you can find a few short lists of common collocations to give you more of an idea about them. Many good learner's dictionaries show collocations associated with specific words. There are also dictionaries of collocations, though these are more difficult to find. Verb collocations have do make have a bath have a drink have a good time have a haircut have a holiday have a problem have a relationship have a rest have lunch have sympathy do business do nothing do someone a favour do the cooking do the housework do the shopping do the washing up do your best do your hair do your homework make a difference make a mess make a mistake make a noise make an effort make furniture make money make progress make room make trouble take break catch take a break take a chance take a look take a rest take a seat take a taxi take an exam take notes take someone's place take someone's temperat...

Do the exercises below on used to, be used to, get used to and click on the button to check your answers. (Before doing the exercises you may want to read the lesson on used to, be used to, get used to ) Choose the correct word. He used to fat but now he's thin He isn't used to in these bad conditions. How did you get used to in the middle of this mess Did you write poems when you were young? I need some time to get used to in this town. Sting used to a teacher before he became a famous singer. I'm not used to ...

PAST HABITS: used to + infinitive  Rewrite these sentences using USED TO Example: My father was such a selfish man at times! My father used to be very selfish at times. Andrew could be very selfish when she was young. ______________________________________________________________________. My sister was so untidy when she was young. ______________________________________________________________________. My mother’s big passion was walking. ______________________________________________________________________. When he was younger, he was so spoilt. ______________________________________________________________________. My parents were very interested in amateur theatricals. ______________________________________________________________________.

Second, third and mixed conditionals discussion questions Student A 1. What would you have done if you had been the leader of the country during…? 2. What would your second choice for a university or degree subject have been? How would your life be different now if you had done that instead? 3. What would you have done in your last holiday if time, money etc had been no limit? How could that have changed your life? 4. How would your life have been different if you had been born a girl/ boy? 5. How would your country be different if someone different had won the last election? 6. If you could change one thing about your body or personality, what would it be? 7. What would you do if you knew that the world was going to be hit by a comet and destroyed in one week? 8. How would you have made … a success rather than a failure? 9. What things could make you emigrate? 10. What would you do if you saw a UFO? 11. If you could change ...

  Directions In this programme, we look at language you can use when asking for and giving directions. We listen to our reporter Helen as she tries to find her way around London and the office and we look at different expressions she hears on her journeys When you've listened to the programme, don't forget to practise what you've learned with the quizzes below! Listen - realmedia       Download - mp3 (1.9 MB)       Script (pdf - 24k) Language for asking directions Can you tell me Do you know the way to how to get to the (nearest) post office bus stop toilet  Covent Garden Trafalgar Square Bush House Language for giving directions Left go left turn left it's on the left take a left take the second (turning) on the left Right go right turn right it's on the right take a right take the second (turning) on the right Ahead go ahead go straight ahead go straight on WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT? Now it's time for you to ha...

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

1. Choose the most appropriate modal 1.  I think your thumb is broken. You …………go to the emergency room.        a. might                b. could              c. ought to          d. can 2.  If you are interested in losing weight, you ........ try this new diet.        a. could                b. mustn't            c. had to              d. have got to 3. Johnnie's fallen down the stairs! ............ I call an ambulance?        a. Sho...

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

You learn something every day if you pay attention. ~Ray LeBlond

PLACES AND ACTIVITIES AROUND TOWN There are many places in a town and many different activities to do. Let's learn some common ones! Contents 1 PLACES 2 ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AROUND TOWN 3 EXERCISES PLACES Here you can learn how to spell and how to pronounce some very common places you can find in a town. ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AROUND TOWN There are many actions and activities you can do in a town. Here are some of the very common ones. Learn to pronounce them correctly!! EXERCISES Now, it's time to register all the new vocabulary. Use the vocabulary chart you'll find attached to start completing it with all the words you'll use and learn in Unit 3. Exercise 1: Match the places and the activities you can do. Use the vocabulary section in your notebook. Exercise 2: Write sentences of your own including the places and the activities you can do in those places.            ...

-   Verb Tenses Revison –  VERBOS MODALES 1 .  Verbos Modales  2.  Verbos Modales  3 –   PREFIJOS-SUFIJOS .  NOMBRES COMPUESTOS .  KEY N. COMPUESTOS . –  Suffixes:  SUFFIXES .   worksheet1 suffixes .  worksheet1 suffixes Answers . worksheet2 suffixes .   worksheet2 suffixes Answers .  – Gerund and Infinitive:   Verb + Gerund/Infinitive (explanation) .   Verb + Gerund/Infinitive (explanation 2).   Verb+ Gerund/Infin (Exercices 1) .  Verb+ Gerund/Infin (Exercices 2) .  Verb+Gerund/Infin (Test) . –   Artículo A-THE –   PAU COMPOSITIONS . Examples –   FOOD FOR THOUGHT –  MODAL VERBS 1 .  MODAL VERBS 2.   MODAL VERBS 3. .  HAD BETTER –  FOOD FOR THOUGHT –  Passive 1 .  Passive 2 .  Passive 3 .  Passive 4 .  Passive 5 Test –  CAUSATIVE HAVE –  Idioms . – ...