A GAP YEAR - 10 reasons to take it

Would you take a Gap Year? Where? When? How? With whom?...What benefits would it offer you?

Use the  link below to help you with your assignment. Then show it to your English teacher.


http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/about/gapyear.php

Work

The world of work has changed a lot over the last two decades.  Work has become more competitive, more skillful, more demanding and more cooperative, among other aspects. Technology usually facilitates work, but it can also create much stress on people because they are connected all the time. New forms of works, such as telework and self-employment have emerged. In conclusion, the world of work is in constant change and evolution. But are young people prepared for the new world of work?

Check some more information about the world of work.

TEENS' LIFE

Hi Folks,
If you want to improve your knowledge on teens' problems and related vocabulary (even if you want to know some questions for debate) explore the following links:

http://www.pamf.org/teen/life/

http://teens.webmd.com/anxiety-and-teens

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/business/09cell.html?pagewanted=all

http://iteslj.org/questions/generation.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMuqQ0T7SSQ

http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/wellbeing/body_image.html

Reported speech

Reported speech rules

http://www.inglesvip.com/grammar/reported-speech.html
http://www.learnenglish.de/grammar/reportedspeech.htm
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/reportedspeech/menu.php

Exercises

Statements

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/reported_speech/statements.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/reported_speech/statements2.htm

Reported commands
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/reported_speech/commands.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/reported_speech/commands_negations.htm

Reported questions
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/reported_speech/questions.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/reported_speech/questions2.htm

Miscellaneous /mixed exercises
http://inglesnanet.com/grammar/reportedspeech.htm
http://inglesnanet.com/grammar/repspeech.htm
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/reported-speech-exercises.html

I WISH... / IF ONLY

Use  the sites below to learn more about WISH and IF ONLY and check your knowledge.

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-5529.php

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-if-only.php

CAMILO SCHOOL TRIP TO LONDON

Many students  from the 11th form went to London by the end of March with some teachers to visit the most important places there. Besides visiting Madame Tussaud's, the Museum of Natural History, the British Museum, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, etc, they also had the opportunity of strolling around London, travelling by bus, underground, cruise ( to Tower Bridge) and enjoying the most spectacular views from the London Eye.The chance of getting in touch with the language, the culture and habits of the Londoners was indeed cool and rewarding. The musical " We Will Rock You" was a "hit"in the visit.  

SPELLING BEE CONTEST

Hi Folks! We're having the SPELLING BEE contest soon (22nd March). Participate! Ask your English teacher about it.

Grammar: have something done

Do you know the diference between:

he has cut his hair and he has had his hair cut ?

Read the explanation.

Now try these exercises:

http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglish/gr.havdon.p.htm

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/participles/exercises?08

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1223_gramchallenge9/

http://www.eoioviedo.org/anacarmen/passive/causative%20verbs.pdf

http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/have-something-done

Love is in the air!

Today we have asked our students to define love.  
Here you can find some of their suggestions:

"Love is the most beautiful feeling in the world.
Love should exist in the life of everbody.
Without love there's no life.
In love there are no limits, everything counts". 
Vera and Carolina

"There isn't a unique definition for love.
Love is something we can't see, however it can be immensely felt."
João, Pedro and Patrícia

"Love isn't anything that we can experience in a lab
by finding out the mysterious formula."
 Íris and Catarina

" Love is an expression of strong affection.
As time goes by, we keep all the memories of the times we had together,
and whatever may happen we will still be FRIENDS FOR EVER.
We all need friends to support us, they are really special!"
Sofia, Ana, Luís and Rui.

"Love is a state of mind.
It makes you feel the luckiest one on Earth.
But when it is not reciprocal, you feel as if you were in hell.
But you know what? It's worth loving ..."
Marcelo, Adriano, Diogo and Rui

"Love is something ...
 for someone special.
When you are in love,
your heart beats faster,
and your days are better
and your life is meaningful."
Pedro and Sara

"Do you remember that place between sleeping and being awake?
That place where you can still remember dreaming?
That is where I'll be waiting,
That is where I'll always love you".
Joana, Paulo, Ricardo and José

"How can we describe such a personal thing?
Love's definition varies from person to person:
An indescribable deep feeling of happiness and concern about someone else" ...

Or

as Camões wrote: "Love is a fire that burns without being seen".
Filipe and Ana Sofia
" Bros befores hoes" ( Bro code) 
Mário, Pedro, Francisco

Choose your favourite definition or add one of your own (comment section).

Carnival is coming ....

Carnival 1

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