MORE LISTENING EXERCISES ALL LEVELS

EASTER LISTENING PRACTICE (;-))

Hi guys, I have found another link to listening quizzes online. Check your level :-) (intermediate for intermediate 1, upper intermediate for intermediate 2, elementary/beginners for That's English ;-)..The second link is for intermediate to advanced levels...you can download podcasts of real conversations about a variety of topics...tell me what you think....

http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bllisteningquiz.htm

http://www.betteratenglish.com/

CLOZE TESTS

Hello cheeky monkeys! (;-P) here's a link where you can find cloze tests of all levels. They are of the "multiple choice" kind but I think they may be useful to practise and learn vocabulary anyway...and I am adding a link sent by Isabel, too, thanks Isabel ;-)

CLOZE TESTS ONLINE

USA.LEARN

Listen to the European Framework levels

Hello boys and girls, long time no see! I am still quite busy with exams, courses and you name it, but popped in today to give you an interesting link.
It's a project made by the EOI Málaga to have an idea about what a student speaking a foreign language would sound like, according to the different levels of the European framework.
You have examples of different languages and 4 different levels (from A1 to B2, according to the European framework...not to the EOI, don't get confused..).
Hope it's useful .....have a nice long weekend
Monica

listen to the european framework levels

INTERMEDIATE MODAL VERBS

HI boys and girls from intermediate 1 and 2. Here's a link to the grammar aquarium, where, among other grammar topics, you will find some exercises to practise modal verbs of various kinds..enjoy

grammar aquarium

HOME SWEET HOME: INTERMEDIO 1

hi guys from Intermedio 1. I am marking your exam compositions, which will take some days for you know I am also coordinating That's English exams and teaching Int. 2 classes etc. Well, in the meantime I will keep up my tradition of posting on the blog an example of "ideal" exam composition which would be according to your level and knowledge:

Describe your present home including:

Brief description (location, services,etc.), if it is rented, bought, advantages, disadvantages, what you would like to improve

I live in a large four-bedroomed flat in a green and quiet area of Alcalá. It’s got a good sized balcony where I keep plants, a table and a closet where books are stored.

The windows are double-glazed and the kitchen is quite spacious though not very bright. Facilities in the neighbourhood include a shopping centre, schools and kindergartens. There are two bus lines linking this area to the centre. Nevertheless, the service isn’t good since buses don’t run very often and it takes ages to reach parts of the city which aren’t very far away.

Besides, the medical centre that used to be in this area was closed last year and people have to go to another area of the city if they want to be seen by a specialist.

The flat is rented, but I would prefer to own a terraced house. Because of the high prices and mortgages, I haven’t been able to buy one yet.

If I owned this flat I’d refurbish it completely. I’d change the floors and fit new bathrooms and a kitchen. The heaters should also be replaced as they don’t work properly

Comments: As you can see it's got 190 words (only 10 above max. required), it covers all the points, it has a variety of tenses you did last year or we have revised in class (passive, used to, present perfect, modal verbs, conditional), a variety of linking words (since, as, because of, although, besides,because of, nevertheless), new vocabulary from the last unit and class handouts (four-bedroomed, good-sized, double glazed, fit, spacious,facilities, closet, refurbish..) and there is a correct use of articles, third person singular, tenses, adjectives and adverbs.

PRONUNCIATION

hi guys, here's a link to another blog with tips for pronunciation, speaking etc....have a look...

http://englishtrainer.blogspot.com/

BBC learning english vegetables

Hey boys and girls, here's a funny bbc video to learn some idioms..you cand find plenty of them on youtube or the BBC Learning English site...I hope this encourages you to explore the BBC pages on your own :-))