Gestures

When we move a part of our body to send a message, we use gestures. However, some gestures don't mean the same in different parts of the world.

See if you can match the country to the gestures in this quiz.

What do you usually do when you meet your friends? And your family members? How is this different from meeting your neighbours or teachers?

Bonfire Night

The British celebrate Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, every year on 5 November to mark the date of the failed Gunpowder Plot in 1605. They organise parties with bonfires and fireworks.

Now, check these safety tips! Are there any you'd like to add?

Dream Home

Describe your dream house or perfect bedroom. Use about 50-60 words. You can include a drawing. Organise your writing into paragraphs.

Describe your dream house:
Paragraph 1: Where is the house? What is close by?
Paragraph 2: What is your dream house made of? What colour is it?
Paragraph 3: How big is it? How many floors are there? What is there inside? How many rooms are there? What is your favourite room? Why?
Paragraph 4: What is there outside?
Paragraph 5: Why is this house special? Why do you like it?

 

Describe your perfect bedroom:

Paragraph 1: How big is it? What can you see from your window?
Paragraph 2: What colour are the walls? What is there on the walls?

Paragraph 3: What furniture is there in your perfect bedroom? Where is each item? Use: on, in, under, above, next to, between, or behind.

Paragraph 4: Why is this room so special? Why do you like it?

Past Tenses

Do you know the difference between the past simple and the past continuous? Let's see!

Hallowe'en

The children in different countries around the world celebrate Hallowe'en on 31 October. They dress up in creative costumes and go trick-or-treating. They also play interesting games.

Do you know that the most popular Hallowe'en costume this year is Beetlejuice? What would you wear at the fancy dress party?

A/An or Some/Any

 When do we use: a/an, some/any, much/many/a lot of? Let's check!

Ideal School

Take a few moments to think about an ideal school. Imagine you found and run, study or teach in one. Describe it in 100-120 words.

Organise your writing into paragraphs:

• Paragraph 1 (introduction): Where is your ideal school? How big is it? How many classes are there? How many pupils are there in each class?
• Paragraph 2 (environment): What does the school building look like? How are the classrooms designed? What colour are the walls? What is there in each classroom? How are desks organised? Are there any plants, stations, nooks or reading corners?
  
• Paragraphs 3 (special features): What facilities are there? Is there a park, greenhouse, gym, playground, or a swimming pool? What can pupils do during breaks? Do they organise some events together? If yes, what kind?
• Paragraph 3 (school day): What is the timetable like? What time do the lessons start / finish every day? How long are the lessons? What do the pupils learn? How do they learn? Does your ideal school prepare the pupils for their future life?
• Paragraph 5 (values and culture): Is your ideal school eco-friendly? How do you know? Do pupils feel safe? What rules must everyone follow? What happens when somebody breaks them? Are there any negative features?
• Paragraph 6 (conclusion): Why is this school so special? Why is it a great place to learn? What do you like about it? What final thoughts have you got about your ideal school?