Fun fact time!
Shakespeare invented half of the words he used! So... before Shakespeare the words 'worthless', 'grovel' and 'assassinate' didn't exist (along with many others!)

Intriguing....

Thursday, 5 June 2014

See a simulation of computer based Cambridge exams!

Hi everyone,

Here is a link to the Cambridge site where you can find a link to see the style of the Cambridge computer-based exams. This example is for the KET exam. Go to the part called 'Computer based free samples'and click on the sample listening or reading/writing test. You need FIREFOX to see the tests. (You can download this for free!!)

http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/key/how-to-prepare/

Good luck in your exams :o)
Prof Lindz xxx


Wednesday, 7 May 2014

More exam websites!

Hi again,

Here are some more websites to help you with preparation for Cambridge exams at home. These sites are particularly good because you can practice listening using the audio provided. 

http://www.english-online.org.uk/exam.htm

and........



http://www.examenglish.com/cambridge_esol.php

Enjoy ;-)

English Aula website .... Exam SOS!!

Hi everyone!

As the exams approach, I thought I should share a useful website with you. This is a totally free site which helps you to prepare for Cambridge exams (for example, KET, PET, FCE, etc)

http://englishaula.com/

Click the part which says 'students' then select your exam - you will find lots of materials to help you!

Good Luck!!

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Scottish Independence... Quiz time!

Here is a short reading and quiz about Scottish independence. You might know there is a Referendum in July to decide if Scotland should become a country separate from the UK. There is so much on the news about it at the moment, why not look for information on www.guardian.co.uk???

Here is the quiz , happy reading!!

http://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/22.html

Friday, 2 May 2014

Use of the Present Perfect.... an explanation in Italian!

Hi all, 

Here is a link below to a useful explanation of the present perfect tense in Italian. Given that it can be confusing to understand the use of the present perfect, I thought the Italian explanation could be helpful. You can also see some interesting quotations translated at the end of the article. Happy studying..!

http://www.grammaticainglese.net/presentperfect.html

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

First Certificate speaking exam video

Good afternoon Domenico! Here is the First Certificate speaking exam video for you to watch. This is the exact format of the exam you will do on Saturday. Please watch it at home and we will talk about it Tomorrow in class! Have a good evening!
Lindsay :)

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Virgin Media Short Films

Hi everyone! Welcome back. Here is the link to some wonderful short films which were made for a competition organised by Virgin. Enjoy!

http://www.virginmediashorts.co.uk/#page=1&filter=date