Who says paradise doesn´t exist?

Who says paradise doesn´t exist?

domingo, 15 de abril de 2012

Present Simple and "used to"

Hello all :)

Here are some exercises for you to practice the Present Simple. REMEMBER that adverbs of frequency in the Present Simple go before the main verb and after the verb TO BE. Bring your exercises to class tomorrow. We'll review them and then we'll do our evidence.

Present Simple Worksheet 1
Conjugate the verb in parentheses using the form indicated. In the case of questions, use the indicated subject as well.


    1. I usually ________(get up) at six o'clock.
    2. How often _____ (she go) to the gym to workout?
    3. They _____ (be) from Holland.
    4. Jack _____ (not work) in the city.
    5. Where _____ (he live)?
    6. Alison _____ (visit) her friends on Saturdays.
    7. They _____ (not eat) meat on Fridays.
    8. _____ (you play) tennis?
    9. Susan often _____ (drive) to the beach when the weather is nice.
    10. Eric _____ (not read) in Japanese.
    11. When _____ (she have) dinner?
    12. I _____ (take) a shower before I leave for work.
    13. How _____ (you start) this machine?
    14. He _____ (not work) on Sundays.
    15. Sharon rarely _____ (watch) TV.
    16. We occasionally _____ (take) the train to Seattle.
    17. Peter _____ (not like) buying food in supermarkets.
    18. Why _____ (they leave) work so late on Fridays?
    19. You sometimes _____ (do) housework.
    20. _____ (she speak) Russian?
    To practice "used to," go to the following page. Print it after you answer it and bring it go class on Monday.
    http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=3728
    I hope you´re enjoying your weekend. See you tomorrow.

    miércoles, 11 de abril de 2012

    New Dates for Aula Project

    Hello all ;)

    I hope your work is going well and you´re making progress. I will be available tomorrow from 9-12  in the English Academy if you need help, if you have any questions or if you want me to read your drafts.

    Please use your checklist to make sure you include all the elements of the assignment. Write your name on all your work.
    Organize your final project following the order of the checklist.
    Put it in a folder or get it bound (engargolado).

    Remember, your final work is due Friday April 13th.

    Your Speaking is based on your final project (Intro/Body/Conclusion). All members should speak for 1 minute. Your speaking is on Wednesday April 18th. Please make a poster to help you with your oral presentations. You will be graded on your poster, pronunciation, preparation, fluency and presentation.

    Thank you for all your hard work in advance!

    lunes, 2 de abril de 2012

    Proyecto Aula

    Hello all,

    I want to remind you that your final drafts of Proyecto Aula are now due 4/11. Please continue to work on your project this week. I will ask you to work together on Monday to write your sample city government law. Please bring your dictionaries and be prepared to discuss what each specialist learned. Don´t forget to bring your first drafts to inform your team mates.

    Jessica