martes, 10 de febrero de 2015

St Valenitne Quiz: How much do you know about it?

St Valentine Quiz: Hacé este quiz y descubrí cuánto sabés sobre San Valentín (las rtas las encontrás al final).

Be my Valentine!

Who was St. Valentine?

A member of the Roman Senate

An emperor of Rome                                             

A Roman martyr




What is the love story behind St. Valentines Day?


On February 14th, Valentine was put to death, but left a note for his love, a jailer's daughter, signed "From Your Valentine"

On February 14th, Valentine handed out flowers to all of Rome´s women

On February 14th, Valentine got married to his true love from childhood



How many Valentines Day cards are sold each year?

50 million

500 million

1 billion


Who is Cupid?

In Roman mythology, he is the son of Venus

In Greek mythology, he is the child of love

In Roman mythology, he is the king of other gods and goddesses



When did Valentine's Day become associated with romance?

When Chaucer wrote about love birds in the middle ages

When President Theodore Roosevelt declared it a holiday

When Hollywood started to make romantic comedies


Answers:





1) A Roman martyr.
2) On February 14th, Valentine was put to death, but left a note for his love, a jailer's daughter, signed "From Your Valentine".
3) 1 billion.
4) In Roman mythology, he is the son of Venus.
5) When Chaucer wrote about love birds in the middle ages.

lunes, 9 de febrero de 2015

Aprendé on line con FGP Centro de Enseñanza de Inglés!!

 Pronunciation rule: Letter 'Y'.

All words ending in 'y' which have 3 syllables or more are stressed on the antipenultimate syllable. (Todas las palabras que terminan con la letra `y' y tienen 3 sílabas o más son esdrújulas).

For example (the stressed syllable is in bold):

Modify                  Primary                   equality                       civility

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sábado, 7 de febrero de 2015

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jueves, 29 de enero de 2015

Practicá tu Inglés con FGP Centro de Enseñanza de Inglés!!!

. Vocabulary: Clothes Idioms: Multiple Choice.

En ntra entrada anterior del 26/1 vas a encontrar el significado de estas 'idioms'. Las rtas están al finalizar el ejercicio.

Esperamos que esta actividad te sirva para mejorar tu inglés!!!


1) He's got fired and his girlfriend dropped him a week ago. I wouldn`t like to .........................

    a) pull his socks up                      b) be in his shoes                       c) fit him like a glove

2) Your marks are very low; if you want to make progress, you'll have to ..........................

    a) pull your socks up                   b) be dressed to kill                    c) be in your shoes

3) Tonight is our graduation party and I want everybody to stare at me; I`ll ......................

    a) pull my socks up                     b) be dressed to kill                    c) fit me like a glove







Rtas:

1) b


2) a


3) b

lunes, 26 de enero de 2015

Aprendé Inglés con FGP Centro de Enseñanza de Inglés!!!

CLOTHES IDIOMS.

. Un IDIOM es un grupo de palabras cuyo significado es distinto al significado individual de cada palabra.

. YOU`RE DRESSED TO KILL: you're wearing clothes that peolple will notice/admire: What a dress!! She`s really dressed to kill tonight. (see picture)

. STH FITS YOU LIKE A GLOVE:  it is exactly the right size: That suit fits her like a glove. Did she have it specially made for her?

. PULL YOUR SOCKS UP: start trying harder: He will have to pull his socks up if he wants to pass his exams.

. BE IN YOUR SHOES: be in your place: That sounds like a difficult situation. I wouldn`t like to be in your shoes.

En ntra. próxima entrada vamos a publicar un ejercicio para que puedas poner tu conocimiento de 'Clothes Idioms' en práctica.

She`s really dressed to kill.

lunes, 22 de diciembre de 2014

Christmas Quiz: How much do you know about Christmas?

- Do this quiz and find out how much you know about Christmas. Las rtas. las encontrás después del quiz.

Merry Christmas!
Question 1:

 Where did the Christmas tree tradition originate?
a) Germany             b) England                    c) Israel

Question 2:

 When was Christmas first celebrated?
a) The year after Jesus's birth                 b) In the 4th century              c) in 1925

Question 3:

 Why was December 25th chosen as Christmas Day?
a) That´s when Jesus was born           b) That´s when it was celebrated in the bible        c) It was chosen to coincide with an established pagan holiday.

Question 4:

 St. Nicholas was born in what country?
a) Turkey           b) Holland             c) North Pole

Question 5:

Celebrating Christmas was once against the law in ....?
a) Indiana             b) Massachusetts           c) Kentucky







Answers:



1) a 2) b 3) c 4) a 5) b

lunes, 15 de diciembre de 2014

Practicá tu Inglés con FGP Centro de Enseñanza de Inglés!!

WEATHER IDIOMS:  Multiple choice.

- How much do you know about weather idioms? Give it a try.

Las rtas las encontrás abajo, el vocabulario de weather idioms lo encontrás en ntra. entrada anterior del 11/12.

  • 1. I don't feel sick anymore, I feel ___!


  • 2. I'm really sorry, I don't think I can make it to the cinema tonight. Can we ___?


  • 3. I always walk to work, ___ It's good exercise.


  • 4. I don't want to work tomorrow. Let's ___ and fly to Mexico!


  • 5. Ever since I won the lottery, I feel like I'm ___!


  • 6. I can't believe you told our parents you're pregnant the day I told them I'm getting married, you're always ___.


  • 7. I was excited about the weekend but then, of course, my boss came along and ___.


  • Rtas:


  • 1)   A       2)  A     3)  A   4)  A   5)  B    6) A   7)  B

jueves, 11 de diciembre de 2014

Aprendé on line con FGP Centro de Enseñanza de Inglés!!

WEATHER IDIOMS:

. As right as rain: feeling fine and happy.

. Take a rain check: ask to rearrange a meeting.

. Come rain or shine: no matter what the weather/situation.

. On cloud nine: extremely happy (picture).

. Rain on my parade: if someone rains on your parade, they ruin your pleasure or plans.

. Throw caution to the wind: forget all your commitments and do someting crazy.

. Steal my thunder: if someone steals your thunder, they take all the attention away from you.

   En ntra. próxima entrada vamos a publicar un ejercicio para que pongas tu conocimiento sobre Weather Idioms en práctica!!

She's on cloud nine.



domingo, 7 de diciembre de 2014

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Vocabulary: RAIN.

. It can rain heavily or lightly.

There are different ways to express this apart from the above.mentioned sentence.

. RAINING HEAVILY (picture)

It's BUCKETING DOWN (informal)
It`s RAINING CATS AND DOGS (informal)
It`s POURING DOWN WITH RAIN.
It's DOWNPOURING.

. RAINING LIGHTLY

It`s DRIZZLING.



sábado, 29 de noviembre de 2014

Practicá tu Inglés con FGP Centro de Enseñanza de Inglés!!

. Practicamos CAN, escuchando esta gran canción de MARIAH CAREY: WITHOUT YOU.

Esperamos que disfrutes de esta actividad!! La explicación de este tema gramatical la encontrás en nuestra entrada anterior (28/11).


- Complete the gaps, and answer what can`t she do? Las rtas están debajo de la canción.

No, I can't forget this ......................
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that’s just the way this ................. goes,
You always smile
But in your ................. your sorrow shows
Yes it shows
 
No I can't forget ...........................
When I think of all my ......................
When I had you there but then I let you go
And now it’s only fair that I should let you know
What you should know
 
I can't live
If living is without you
I can't live
I cant give anymore
Can't live
If living is without you
can't give,
I can't give anymore
 
 
Ohhhhhh(No can't live)
No no no (No I can't live)
I can't live (No can't live)
If living is without (No I can't live)
I can't live (No can't live)
I can't give anymore (No I can't live)


RTAS:


EVENING       STORY        EYES        TOMORROW              SORROWS

She can`t forget this evening or tomorrow. 
She can`t live if living is without him. 
She can`t give anymore.

viernes, 28 de noviembre de 2014

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GRAMMAR RULE: CAN.

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. CONTRACTION: CAN`T = CANNOT

. Can has different meanings:

I can swim = I know how to (see picture)

I can come = It`s possible for me (I´m not busy).

Can you help me? = Please help me.

. Can is stressed in short answers and in negative statements.



En ntras. próximas entradas vamos a publicar actividades para que puedas practicar este tema

jueves, 30 de octubre de 2014

Happy Halloween!!

 El 31 de Octubre se festeja Halloween, pero ¿Cuánto sabés sobre Halloween? Hacé este test y averigualo!! Halloween Quiz. (Las rtas. las encontrás abajo).

1) The ancient Celts began the tradtition of wearing masks and costumes on Halloween. Why?

a) To trick evil spirits
b) To honor the dead
c) To avoid being recognised

2) Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight Oct. 31?

a) Ireland       b) Mexico       c) China

3) According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability?

a) They can tell the future
b) They can see and talk to spirits
c) They will be unlucky

4) The Ancient Celts used which vegetable to carve their jack o'lantern?

a) Turnips       b) Potatoes       c) Pumpkins

5) According to superstition, what does it mean if see a spider on Hallowween?

a) A dead relative is watching you over
b) You will marry within the year
c) Death will come to you in the next year








Answers:

1) a 2) b 3) b 4) a 5) a

domingo, 26 de octubre de 2014

HALLOWEEN WEEK en FGP Centro de Enseñanza de Inglés!!! www.fgpingles.com.ar

   Esta semana vamos a hacer distintas actividades: actividades comunicativas, juegos, quizzes, videos, películas, canciones, escuchar y escribir spooky stories, dramatizaciones, etc. para aprender en forma divertida y amena sobre esta celebración!!

APRENDER UN IDIOMA ES TAMBIÉN APRENDER SU CULTURA!!!

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domingo, 19 de octubre de 2014

Happy Mother's Day!!

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! HAVE A VERY NICE DAY!!