SOME GOODIES FOR BOOK LOVERS

For those who love reading, and still prefer to enjoy the pleasure of having a book in their hands, we have got some great news: the library has purchased quite a good number of interesting stories. Let's have a look at them!

SOME CLASSICS...

If you like reading, these classics should be considered as compulsary:

We start with JANE AUSTEN and her complete works, in a beautiful edition. We are sure that you already know about some of the most famous ones, which have been turned into fantastic films or TV series: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, among others. 

 

Then we have the most famous works by the Brönte sisters, Charlotte and Emily. If you like romance, you are going to love these two: Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.

Still within the classics, if you prefer adventure or horror stories, these three are a basic read: Treasure Island, by R. L. Stevenson, Dracula by Bram Stoker and Frankestein, by Mary Shelley.

MODERN CLASSICS...

We have also decided to get some novels that have already become classics. Just click on the photo if you want to get more information.

POPULAR BOOKS AMONG TEENAGERS...

Finally, we have also acquired some books that have become very popular these past years. 

            

Remember that, apart from these new acquisitions, the library also has many other books in English, which we bought a couple of years ago: more books by John Green, Harry Potter's complete series, The Hunger Games, etc. 

Now there is no excuse for reading 😉!

IRREGULAR VERBS (2nd PMAR)

Why don't you try this QUIZLET activities to learn and practice the irregular verbs seen so far. 

Have fun!!!

Edgar Allan Poe and Halloween

Although Halloween seems to be far away, we thought that these projects worth to be published. If there is a modern writer that deals with horror, suspense, ghosts, murder and mystery this is Edgar Allan Poe. We have worked with some of his "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" in 4th Year ESO and this is the result. Hope you like them! ;)

CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN 2017 AT IES SELGAS

Once again we have celebrated this typical festivity at school.This  year we organized different activities for all levels: 

1st year students prepared some delicious recipes which they explained to their classmates before tasting them. 

In the Biology class they learnt about pumpkin harvesting and  decorated some to turn them into animals.

In the Music class they played some active listening games, using the sounds of instruments.

2nd year students did some vocabulary games, played a jeopardy game in two teams and listened to the song from the film "Ghostbusters".

In the Music class they played a "trick or treat" board game.

3rd year students were offered some information about Halloween and then, they had to do a quiz, crosswords and watched Michael Jackson´s "Thriller" video.

4th year students read one of Edgar Allan Poe´s stories and had to design a comic.

1st Bachillerato students watched the video Thriller and enjoyed Michael Jackson's horrifying performance while learning some English. 

2nd Bachillerato students brushed up their vast knowledge on this festivity by watching a short video. Then, they were ready to start competing in two teams, choosing an appropriate name for each first ("Haunted Hunters" was one of them 👍!). We started with some quizzes online, just to realize that they still don't know everything about Halloween (😜). For example, they learnt that "tootsie rolls" and "candy corn" are typical Halloween candies. They also had to define to their team mates some words related to this festivity. The competition was a tough one, but everybody got a sweet reward 😋! 

The teachers "treated" all the students with scary but tasty chocolates ,so that none of them would decide to play a trick on them 😉!!


You can see some photos here

1st bachiller: webmix for unit 2

Now that we are dealing with the past these materials could be really useful to keep on improving your English. There is also a "reinforcement" area for those of you who need some revision and basic practice at your own pace.

You already know how it works! Just click on the image below and start to work!

2º ESO: UNIT 2: A matching game on "Literary genres"

Try this Educaplay matching game for revising literary genres:

SOME "REAL" INFORMAL EMAILS!!!

Alba and Gabriel sent us some emails about their experiences as exchange students and we have written them back! 

Click on the image below if you want to read our emails!

HALLOWEEN, 2017 PHOTO/VIDEO COMPETITION . AND THE WINNERS ARE...

HALLOWEEN, 2017 PHOTO/VIDEO COMPETITION 
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
This year we have received some terrifying photos and videos which you can see on our Instagram account selgasenglishdepartment. It was a difficult decision to make , but the winners are:

1st prize: for her unsettling video ... 

                                 
                                     Eugenia Ruisánchez Cano (2nd Bach. B)

2nd prize: because students will never ask for permission to go to the IES toilet again; thanks for that! ...

                                   Iyana Suárez Broch (2nd B ESO Bilingual)

3rd prize: because students will always be scared of coming to IES Selgas...

                               Patricia Fernández Fuertes (3rd A ESO Bilingual)

And there is a special prize for 1st Bachillerato students:

Alba Madera 
Sofía González 
Telva Mariño
Judith García
Eva Fernández
Silvia marqués
Laura Busto

for the Best Short Video. You'll have to wait until the Christmas Festival to see it!!

Thanks everyone for taking part!!

HALLOWEEN, 2017 PHOTO/VIDEO COMPETITION

HALLOWEEN, 2017

PHOTO/VIDEO COMPETITION  

This year we have decided to organize a new competition:

You must design a photo or record a video related to this festivity.

Extra points for:

•    Using written /spoken English
•    Related to IES Selgas
•    Try to be original

Send your work to your English teacher’s email address before  23RD OCTOBER. All your works will be published on the Selgas English Department Instagram account.

PRIZES:

•      There will be 3 prizes

            *Prizes can be declared null and void if the quality of the works is insufficient

•    The prizes will be given during the break on 31st October (Multi-purpose room)

4th ESO - Present Perfect

These days we are dealing with the Present Perfect tense and Past Simple in our English class. Check up this video in case you don't see things really clear. It may help you!

In case you need further practice you should have a look at this websites:

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es/transport-and-travel/transporte-y-viajes-escena-2-enfoque-idiom-tico

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es/transport-and-travel/transporte-y-viajes-escena-1-enfoque-idiom-tico

https://agendaweb.org/verbs/present_perfect-exercises.html

http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-perfect-exercises.html

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-perfect-simple

Good luck!

GABRIEL'S BLOG: A STUDENT EXCHANGE IN AUSTRIA

Do you want to know about Gabriel's experiences in Austria?  Just follow this interesting blog!

CLOTHES - 2ND ESO

Here you can revise some vocabulary related to clothing and have some fun too! Hope you enjoy it! Just click on the word to get started.

CLOTHES

2nd ESO: a tutorial for using VOKI

Since some of you have found some trouble in dealing with this app, you will find detailed instructions here .Just click on the picture!

1st BACHILLER: WELCOME BACK!!!

WEBMIX FOR UNIT ONE!

Hello everyone! We're back to school after the summer holiday and it's time to get down to work. This is our first webmix with some materials for unit 1. Here you'll find plenty of resources to brush up your English and keep on learning!

Just click on the image below and start working!

CUESTIONARIOS CURSO 2017-18

Como siempre, al principio del curso, estamos escribiendo en español. Aquí tenéis los cuestionarios de los que os hemos hablado en clase. Con estos formularios, queremos obtener unos datos personales que vamos a utilizar a lo largo del curso. Aseguraos de que escribís correctamente vuestros datos, especialmente vuestra dirección de correo electrónico.

¡Importante! Debéis aseguraros de que contestáis el cuestionario de vuestra profesora, para que le lleguen los datos correctamente.

2º BACH. HUM. Y CCSS - PROF. MERCHE

2º BACH CCNN Y TEC. - PROF. MERCHE

2º ESO BILINGÜE - PROF. MERCHE

2º ESO BILINGÜE - PROF. ROSA

2º ESO NO BILINGÜE - PROF. ROSA

3º ESO BILINGÜE - PROF. ROSA

3º ESO NO BILINGÜE - PROF. ROSA

1st BACHILLER: WEBMIX FOR UNIT 7

This webmix for unit 7 is the last  one of the course. If you have to resit the exam in September, you can work here by clicking on the image below.

 Keep on working but enjoy the holidays!

A SURVEY ON OUR SCHOOL

What do you think about our school? Is there anything you would like to change? What are you favourite things?...

Four bilingual students in 4th ESO have prepared a survey on this interesting topic. Could you please spare some of your time and answer it? They will certainly appreciate it: Thanks for collaborating!!

SCHOOL SURVEY

2º PMAR : UNIT 6 HOUSEHOLD CHORES

Here you have a presentation of the new vocabulary topic from unit 6: HOUSEHOLD CHORES

Weekcamp 2016-17

Un año más, nuestros alumnos de primer ciclo han tenido la oportunidad de participar en el Weekcamp , una actividad  en la que disfrutan enormemente , a la vez que mejoran su competencia en inglés.

En esta ocasión , han participado 17 alumnos de 1º y 2º de ESO, muchos de los cuales estarían dispuestos a repetir  la experiencia con toda seguridad.

1st BACHILLER: WEBMIX FOR UNIT 6

Here is your webmix por unit 6. Click on the image below and start working!!!!

Reading short stories: Padlet by 3rd year bilingual students

This term  students from 3rd year (bilingual group) were offered a selection of  short stories among which they chose one and posted some information in the PADLET app.Here is the result.

1st Bachiller A: Materials for your project on World War II

Here you will find some materials for your History project on World War II. You have worked with some of them in the English class but others are new. I hope you'll find them relevant and useful! (Click on the image below)

1ST BACHILLER: WEBMIX FOR UNIT 5

Here is your webmix for unit 5. Although I know that you'll probably be very busy, I hope you will find a little time to keep on making good progress in English. (You know how it works, just click on the image below)

Enjoy the Easter holidays!

UNIT 4 -2º ESO PMAR: ENDANGERED SPECIES

UNIT 4 -2º ESO PMAR: ENDANGERED SPECIES

This is a matching activity in which you can revise the vocabulary we are dealing with. Click on the picture to try it.

MY SUMMER ENGLISH COURSE

The students in 1st Bachiller have done a project about summer courses in English speaking countries. They have searched for information on the Internet, contacted schools and decided about locations and classes. It sounds interesting, doesn't it? If you want to know more, they will tell you themselves! Just click on the image below.

1ST BACHILLER: REINFORCEMENT AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 

Some students may be finding it hard to pass  English tests while others sail through exams easily. 
Whatever the case, the British Council web page may help you. I have selected some graded activities to keep on working on listening, reading, speaking and writing.

You will need a proactive attitude if you want to make progress! The first step is to decide which skills you need to improve. After that, begin choosing the simpler activities (level A2) and move on to the following level (B1) if you often get the exercises right. If you are passing English with flying colours, you can do the more demanding activities provided in the level B1 and B2 sections.

If you are methodical and do your work a little at a time, I'm sure you'll make progress.

CREATIVE WRITING

Do you enjoy writing? Do you see yourself as a creative writer? Some first Bachiller students have shown their talent for writing with these engrossing stories you can read below.

Enjoy your reading!!! 

WARNING: This padlet contains stories which may be upsetting to some people... (Just kidding!!!)

NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION (4th ESO - UNIT 4)

Do you gesticulate a lot?
What are the gestures you often use and cannot avoid?
Do people from different countries use different gestures?
Does the same gesture have a different meaning depending on the country?

Body language and communication... a fascinating topic. To be able to talk about it in class, you should learn some vocabualry first.

What about doing these activities created with the app Educaplay? I am sure you'll find them useful!

First a MATCHING activity



NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

And now a CROSSWORD



NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

Students in 4th ESO, bilingual group, have enjoyed  this amazing film and worked with it in class. After watching it, I asked them to write their opinion and then choose one of the characters and write as if they were that character, so that they could show the character's personal point of view of the story.

To do so, we used the app PADLET, which allows several people to write at the same time and have all the writings on the same board. This way, all the students, and now you, could read what their classmates had written. 

They have done a great job! Congrats to you all!!! (Michael and Tobias included!)

First Bachiller: Webmix for unit 3

There are several ways (and verb tenses) to talk about the future in English.  As the popular saying  says "Practice makes perfection"... Well,  here you will find plenty of resources to practise your English and make it perfect!!!! Let's keep on working!!!!

TIME MANAGEMENT (4th ESO - UNIT 3)

In this unit we have seen lots of vocabulary related to how we can manage our time effectively.

I have prepared some flashcards for you to revise it. Hope it helps!