European Day of Languages

 

Languages unite!

The European Day of Languages is celebrated each year on 26 September. It was established in 2001 at the joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission.

Through this action, some 700 million citizens across the Council of Europe’s 46 member states are encouraged to discover and learn languages at any age, whether within formal education or alongside it. This reflects the shared conviction of the Council of Europe and the European Commission that linguistic diversity is a powerful means of fostering intercultural understanding and a fundamental component of Europe’s rich cultural heritage.

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The TSEAS GAZETTE

The TSEAS GACETTE Reading comprehension exercises

All about me!

 Introduce yourself:

1) Complete these sentences: (starter level*)

My name’s ...
I’m from ... / I live in ...
I was born in ...
I’m ... years old.
I go to ... school.
I like ... because ...
I don’t like ... because ...
In my free time / After school, I ...
My best friends are ... because ...
My favourite (school subject, actor, pop group, sport) is ... because ...
I have ... brothers and sisters.
In the future, I’d like to ... because ..

2) Answer these questions: (intermediate **)

•  What are you really bad at?

•  What is something you hate doing?

•  Is there something that you haven’t remembered to do today?

•  What is something your father or mother taught you to do?

•  What do you want to do after school today?

•  What are you worried about at the moment?

•  What do you hope to do next year?

•  When was the last time you helped someone to do something?

•  What is something your parents don’t let you do?

•  When was the last time you promised to do something and then forgot? What was it?

•  What jobs do your parents make you do at home?

•  Is there anything you are fed up with?

•  What are you used to doing now that you weren’t used to doing before?

3) Writing an email: exercises (for all the students)

• how to organise your notebook:notebook presentation rules
• practice cards

Let's make this new school year a GREAT one!

-  Presentation: email: mrodgom623@g.educaand.es

- Working through projects

- English evaluation criteria

- Classroom rules

 Time capsule worksheet

Back to school

 - Presentation: email: mrodgom623@g.educaand.es
- English evaluation criteria
- Classroom rules
- Activity 1 (Warm-up): Emotional Icebreaker – "How are you feeling today?"

 

Select 2 adjectives that describe how they feel starting this school year and share them briefly in pairs.

• Basic Level:"Today I feel ___ and ___ because..." .

• Standard Level: Form complete sentences without explicit prompts, briefly explaining the reason for the emotion

• High Ability / Extension: Express emotions using advanced adjectives and explain personal strategies to manage negative emotions throughout the year.

Activity 2: Speed Friending – Find Someone Who... Interaction game. move around the classroom with a worksheet, asking classmates questions to find someone who fits specific criteria regarding likes, hobbies, and past experiences. worksheet

Activity 3: Design a presentation card: Inside out worksheet
 

Welcome to a new school year

- Presentation: email: mrodgom623@g.educaand.es

- Book: Idiomatic 1º Bachillerato by Oxford University Press

- English evaluation criteria: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gO0Uun2s8bvh4vH3MyEYFrO4BX4bIMb9/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109230574735330414752&rtpof=true&sd=true

- Classroom rules

- Activity 1: (Warm-up): The Emotion & Mindset Radar (8 min): Working in pairs, choose two adjectives that reflect your mindset at the start of Bachillerato and briefly justify your choices. Emotions wheel

- Activity 2: You need to introduce yourself, share one or two of your main passions, and give us a fun or surprising fact about yourself. When you hear me clap my hands, the outer circle will move one desk to the right, and you'll start fresh with a new partner.

- Activity 3: Complete a profile worksheet designed as a "time capsule" to be stored until the end of the school year. It must include four key sections:

1. Background & Identity: Who I am and habits I have changed (used to / present perfect).

2. Passions & Free Time: Detailed analysis of main hobbies and interests.

3. Current Emotional State: An honest overview of fears, expectations, or motivators for this year.

4. My Pledge (compromiso) A personal and academic commitment for 1st Bachillerato. Worksheet

- Pre-evaluation test

Common mistakes in essays:

I like go out whit my friends

I’m really into listen to hip hop

My favourite sport is ritmic gymnastics

I have 16 years old

Now I started

I have a one children

I played tennis since I 16 years old

In the weekend I hang out with my friends

Actually, I train three times on the week

I want to get good notes

I will study english

I stopped practice

 

Translate the following sentences into English. 

1. Me gusta salir con mis amigos los fines de semana.
2. Tengo 16 años y estoy muy interesado en escuchar música hip hop.
3. Mi deporte favorito es la gimnasia rítmica.
4. Llevo jugando al tenis desde que tenía 16 años.
5. Dejé de entrenar porque quería sacar buenas notas en los exámenes.
6. Actualmente entreno tres veces a la semana.
7. Voy a estudiar inglés el año que viene.
8. Tengo un hijo y mi hermano tiene dos hijos.
9. En realidad, no me gusta salir cuando hace frío. (Watch out for "Actually"!)
10. Ahora he empezado a hacer ejercicio.

The iPasen Translator

Objective: Students will read a formal school notification in Spanish, extract the essential information, and relay it in informal English to a classmate who does not speak Spanish. Time: 30–40 minutes Format: Individual writing

1. The Scenario (To present to the students)

Read the following situation: Your new classmate, Oliver, just moved here from Ireland. He is still learning Spanish, and his parents don't understand the messages the school sends through the iPasen app.

Today, the school sent an important notification about next week's schedule. Oliver is confused and has asked you what is going on. Your task is to read the official Spanish notice and send Oliver a quick email or WhatsApp message in English explaining what he needs to know.

2. The Input Text

Give this formal iPasen notice to the students:

Notificación de iPasen - Equipo Directivo Asunto: Taller Especial para 4º de ESO

Estimadas familias: Les informamos de que el próximo martes, 9 de junio, el alumnado de 4º de ESO verá alterado su horario habitual. Durante la tercera y cuarta hora (de 10:15 a 12:15), participarán en un taller práctico de CYR (Computación y Robótica) impartido por ponentes externos en el salón de actos.

Es estrictamente obligatorio que cada alumno acuda con su ordenador portátil o tableta con la batería completamente cargada, ya que no habrá enchufes disponibles para todos. La asistencia es obligatoria y la actividad está totalmente subvencionada por el centro (coste cero).

3. The Mediation Task

Instructions for the students: Write a message to Oliver in English (approx. 80–100 words). Remember, your goal is to mediate the information so he understands exactly what to do.

• DO NOT translate the text word-for-word. Summarize the key points naturally.

• DO use an informal, helpful tone suitable for a classmate.

• MUST INCLUDE: What the activity is, when and where it takes place, what he must bring, and how much it costs.

Festivals of the world

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xM3xu22-aR3mpxtt-h3Z_l2D5cR9kW07/view?usp=sharing 

GROUP 1: "Brazil Carnival" by Lucía, Andrea, Carlota y Paula

GROUP 2: "Venice Carnival" by Raúl, Leñero and Salma

GROUP 3: "Chinese New Year" by Fernando, Aya, Conchi y Mayte

GROUP 4: "Songkran" by Álvaro, Nayara and Sara 

GROUP 5: "Mardy Gras" by Julia, Lola, Valeria y Ouiam

GROUP 6: Jorge, Adrián, Souleiman and Oriol

The Cultural Exchange

 

Activity 1: Written Mediation ()

The Scenario:

Your high school is hosting an exchange student from Ireland named Sean. He wants to join an after-school workshop, but the sign-up sheet and descriptions are only available in Spanish. Sean is very interested in creative arts but he is allergic to cats and has to be home by 6:30 PM.

The Source Material (Spanish):

Taller A: "Pintura al aire libre" – Lunes de 17:00 a 19:00 en el Parque Central. Traer pinceles.

Taller B: "Escultura en arcilla" – Miércoles de 16:30 a 18:00 en el Aula 4. El aula es compartida con la asociación felina (hay gatos presentes).

Taller C: "Fotografía Digital" – Jueves de 16:00 a 17:30 en la Biblioteca. No se requiere experiencia previa.

Your Task:

Write an email to Sean (80-100 words). Do not translate the whole text. Instead:

1. Explain which workshops fit his schedule and his allergy.
2. Summarize why the other options are not suitable for him.
3. Tell him what he needs to bring (if anything) for the suitable option.

The Food Truck Dilemma

 

Activity 1: Oral Mediation 

The Scenario:

You are at a local food festival with your English-speaking cousin, Sarah. She is a vegetarian and is very hungry. You are standing in front of a "Menu del Día" board written in Spanish.

The Source Material (Spanish):

MENÚ DEL DÍA - 12€

• Primeros: Gazpacho andaluz (vegano), Ensalada mixta con atún, o Sopa de picadillo (pollo y huevo).
• Segundos: Lentejas con chorizo, Paella de verduras, o Filete de ternera.
• Postre: Fruta del tiempo o Tarta de queso.
• Incluye pan y bebida.

Your Task (Roleplay):

In pairs, one student acts as Sarah and the other as the Mediator. The Mediator must:

1. Listen to Sarah's preference (she reminds you she doesn't eat meat or fish).
2. Look at the Spanish menu and explain in English only the options she can actually eat.
3. Briefly explain what "Gazpacho" is (paraphrasing) so she understands what she is ordering.
4. Tell her the price and what is included in the deal
   

APRIL FOOL'S DAY

 

Exercises on the video

How to communicate efficiently

. Video with questions: FOUR ESSENTIAL BODY LANGUAGE TIPS

HEALTH AND ILLNESSES

 - List of symtoms, illnesses and treatment: https://test-english.com/explanation/b1-b2-vocabulary-explanations/health-problems-and-injuries-b1-english-vocabulary/

- Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/es/824428853/health-problems-and-injuries-b21-vocabulary-flash-cards/?i=2k65i8&x=1jqt

- Exercises to learn illnesses: https://agendaweb.org/vocabulary/health-illness-exercises.html (basic)

https://www.eltbase.com/quiz/069_01.htm (intermediate)

https://janis-esl.issbc.org/esl-links/doctor/ (upper-intermediate)

- Health problems GAME: https://www.eslgamesplus.com/modal-verb-should-shouldnt-for-giving-advice-on-health-problems-esl-grammar-activity/

- Health worksheets: https://www.englishwsheets.com/health%20problems%20vocabulary%20esl%20matching%20exercise%20worksheet%20for%20kids.pdf

- At the doctor's: 

• dialogue: https://www.cristinacabal.com/pre-intermediate/atthedoctor.htm
• listening: https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/going-to-the-doctor
• video: 
  

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

 VIDEO ACTIVITIES

For and against essay

 text with exercises

Useful expressions

8th MARCH: International Women's Day

 What do you know about International Women's Day? Read the questions and guess the answers. Then, watch the video and check them:

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

1. What is celebrated on March 8th every year?
   A. Human Rights Day
   B. International Women's Day
   C. Equality Week
   D. Women's Voting Day
2. What does gender equality mean?
   A. Women have more rights than men
   B. Men have more opportunities than women
   C. Everyone has the same rights and opportunities regardless of gender
   D. Only women can vote
3. About 150 years ago, what right did women NOT have?
   A. The right to vote
   B. The right to travel
   C. The right to speak
   D. The right to drive
4. What does the word suffrage mean?
   A. Education
   B. Work rights
   C. The right to vote
   D. Equal pay
5. What happened in 1920 in the United States?
   A. Women started working in factories
   B. The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote
   C. Women were allowed to wear pants
   D. Women stopped protesting
6. Why did many women work during World War I?
   A. Men were away fighting in the war
   B. Women wanted to travel
   C. Factories closed
   D. Women refused to work before
7. What is a stereotype?
   A. A scientific discovery
   B. A general belief about a group of people
   C. A political law
   D. A type of job
8. According to the video, which problem still exists today?
   A. Women cannot work
   B. Women cannot vote
   C. Women are underrepresented in leadership positions
   D. Women cannot attend school

- Reading comprehension about Women's Day: text and exercises

- Do you think it's still necessary to fight for women's rights? Read the article: 13 Shocking Facts About Gender Inequality Around the World   audio and article and discuss in small groups: 

Global Gender Inequality: Key Facts

Gender inequality means that women and men do not have the same rights, opportunities, and access to resources. Although progress has been made in recent years, inequality still affects millions of women and girls around the world.

Key Facts

1. No country has full gender equality
Although some countries have reduced the gender gap, none have completely eliminated it.

2. Many women live in extreme poverty
Over 380 million women and girls live on less than $1.90 per day.

3. Limited reproductive rights
More than 1.2 billion women live in places where access to safe abortion is restricted.

4. Child marriage still exists
About 12 million girls under 18 are married each year.

5. Violence against women is widespread
A woman or girl is killed by a family member approximately every 11 minutes worldwide.

6. Millions of women are displaced
Around 44 million women and girls have been forced to leave their homes due to war, conflict, or climate change.

7. Many girls are out of school
About 130 million girls worldwide do not attend school.

8. Women do most unpaid care work
Women spend billions of hours caring for children and doing household work without pay.

9. Women face more food insecurity
Nearly 1 in 4 women experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2022.

10. Discriminatory laws still exist
At the current rate, it may take 286 years to remove laws that discriminate against women.

11. Few women in leadership roles
Only about 1 in 3 managers is a woman.

12. Women are underrepresented in politics
Women hold only 26.5% of parliamentary seats worldwide.

13. Women earn less than men
On average, women earn about 77% of what men earn.

Why This Matters

Gender equality helps improve education, health, economic growth, and human rights for everyone.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think gender inequality still exists in many countries?
2. Which of these facts surprised you the most? Why?
3. What actions can governments or societies take to reduce gender inequality?

- Watch another video to learn more about this topic: 

DAY OF PEACE

 Download song exercises

EVALUACIÓN DEL ALUMNADO Y DE LA PRÁCTICA DOCENTE

A continuación vas a realizar dos cuestionarios. En el primero vas a reflexionar sobre ti como alumno / a y aspectos importantes para mejorar tu rendimiento escolar.

En el segundo, vas a reflexionar sobre las clases de inglés y sobre tu profesora. Es muy importante que seas SINCERO / A porque le ayudarás a mejorar y a adaptarse mejor a tus necesidades en las clases. Puedes contestar con total libertad, el cuestionario es anónimo.

 Haz clic en los siguientes enlaces para acceder.

 - CUESTIONARIO DEL ALUMNO

- CUESTIONARIO SOBRE LAS CLASES DE INGLÉS

Gracias por tu colaboración.

THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN

Unscramble the words related to halloween traditions:

1. crikt ro tarte

2. bbgobin rof papels

3. shtog

4. aded

5. susbines

6. ndecais

7. stocumse

8. pkumpin

Now enjoy the video:

Quiz on the video

basic exercises on the video

Complete the facts about Halloween with the correct time expressions:

 today  / 2,000 years ago / on November 1st / in the 19th century /  in the 1950s / the night before / in the 8th century / on November 2^nd

 

1. The origins of Halloween go back __________ to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain.
2. Samhain was celebrated __________.
3. People believed that the dead returned as ghosts __________, so they left food and wine on their doorsteps.
4. The Christian Church turned Samhain into All Saints’ Day __________.
5. All Souls’ Day was celebrated __________, when the needy begged for pastries called soul cakes.
6. __________, Irish and Scottish immigrants brought old Halloween traditions to America.
7. Trick-or-treating became the family-friendly celebration we know __________.
8. __________, Halloween is one of the biggest commercial holidays in the U.S.

Hall of Fame by The Script ft. will.i.am

 

Hall of fame by The Script ft. will.i.am

1. Warm-up Discussion (5–7 min)

In pairs or small groups:

• What does “fame” mean to you?
• Who do you think deserves to be in a “Hall of Fame”?
• Is being famous the same as being successful? Why or why not?

2. Prediction Activity (5 min)

·       What do you think the song will be about?

W  What emotions do you expect the song to express?

 🎧 While-listening Activities: https://youtu.be/3Kxf2dHlDpQ?si=-o5cLQVLqAP6mqva

3. Fill in the Blanks

Give students a gap-fill worksheet with missing words from key parts of the lyrics, for example:

You can be the ________, you can be the ________
You can move a ________, you can break ________
Standing in the ________ of ________

4. Identify motivational or positive words in the lyrics

🔵 Post-listening Activities

5. Meaning & Reflection Discussion In small groups:

1)      What is the general message of the song?

2)      Is it happy, sad, motivational, or something else?

3)      What message is the singer trying to give?

4)      Do you agree with it?

5)      Can you think of a real person who fits this description?

6)      How do you define success for yourself?

 6. Creative Writing

Students write a short paragraph or poem called “My Hall of Fame” describing what they’d like to be remembered for.