Global Grammar Competition

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press is giving six students around the globe an opportunity to win a two-week general English course at the Bell International School in Cambridge.

All you need to do is enter their Global Grammar Competition and prove how good your grammar is. Don't miss it!

Things you need to know:

• The competition opening dates are 01 April–30 June 2010.
• The test contains a total of 75 multiple-choice questions at three different levels: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced.
• To win the competition, students need to get as many answers as possible correct in the shortest possible time.

Not sure how up to scratch your grammar is?

Try Grammar Gremlins. This fun online game is a perfect taster for the test.

LISTENING PRACTICE 9

Relationships

Go to podcastsinenglish.com and listen to podcast 60.

First election debate.- Immigration

The three candidates discuss immigration.



Due: April 28 / 29

Lyrics Training

Lyrics Training is an easy and fun method to learn and improve your English skills through the music and lyrics of the songs. Do you want to try how good you are with "Viva la Vida"?

1. Select the game mode. I'd go for intermediate.
2. Click on "Help" to learn how to play.
3. Start playing.

See how many points you get.

The First Election Debate in Britain

Watch the closing statements by the three candidates in the first televised election debate and feel free to leave a comment.



If you want to see the whole debate click here

Manners And Body Language Across Cultures

Watch this video as homework for our first class next week.


Multicultural Manners:
Manners And Body Language Across Cultures

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE BOOK

The Official School of Languages is having a drabble competition to celebrate the International Day of the Book.

Write your story and take part in it!

You can get a prize and see your story published on the school website!

For more information, click here
New Deadline: April 15

Also, a Charity Market will be held in the School Hall on April 22. Second-hand books, CDs and DVDs will be sold.
So, please, donate your used books, CDs or DVDs in any foreign language. For more information, contact me.

NOTICE FOR THE MONDAY-WEDNESDAY GROUP

We won't be having class next Monday (April 12). Our next class will be on Wednesday, April 14.

Please send me an e-mail so I can e-mail you the handout you need to do your Listening Practice 8.

LISTENING PRACTICE 8

The Tour Down Under cycling race in Adelaide attracts some of the biggest names in world cycling. Watch the video and do the exercise you'll be given in class.

DUE: April 15