Different uses of a favourite: verb GET

Do this quiz online by BBC to check on all the different meanings and uses of verb GET. Then, check your answers online.

Learning English - Quiznet by BBC

1: He's been quite ill recently, but he seems to be __________ now. getting better getting healthy getting recovered getting good 2: Which is the logical order of events? get engaged - get divorced - get married get engaged - get married - get divorced get married - get engaged - get divorced get divorced - get married - get engaged 3: Which of the following forms of transport do you NOT 'get on'? a train a plane a taxi a bicycle 4: You can imagine how he reacted when she told him she'd crashed the car, he ______________ and then started shouting! got really angry got really sad got really happy got really bored 5: Do you know what time your train gets ____? Let me know and I'll meet you at the station. on in at to 6: Which of the following is American English? 'Have you ever ________ lost on the New York subway - it's really confusing!' get getting got gotten

The world´s most valuable book

Read this article from CNN and watch the video report, about the most valuable book auctioned at Sotherby´s.

After watching and reading:
- Which is the value of the book?
- Why is it so special?
- How many books are there like this one?
- Who is the buyer and what is he planning to do with the book?

Presentation lessons from Hollywood

Read this article with three tips on how to make a successful presentation, based on Hollywood techniques.

After reading:
- What techniques does the article mention?
- Why are they effective to catch the attention of the audience?
- How do you prepare your slides presentations?

How to give a speech or presentation

Watch this interesting video presentation about how to give a speech (or presentation) to an audience.

After watching, discuss in class:
- Have you even given a speech or presentation?
- How did you prepare your speech?
- How did you feel before, during, and after your presentation?

Moving up the ladder: Reading and Listening

This is a great activity by BBC which includes reading and audio. You will find many idioms to practice and see in context.

After reading and watching, discuss in class:
-Do you agree with the ideas expressed in the article? Why?
-Can you explain in other words the idioms which appear in bold in the text? Think of examples relevant to you in order to practice them.

Art stolen by Nazis, CNN report

Watch this short report by CNN about works of art stolen by Nazis.

 

After watching, try to report on what you´ve just listened to giving as much detail as possible.

Ten top creations from Scotland

Watch this fun video presention with 10 top creations from Scotland that we use all over the world.
 

Discuss in class:
- What do you know about Scotland as a country? And about their culture?
- Which creations come from your country? What are they used for?

Vocabulary when applying for a job

Do this online activity with useful words when you are applying for a job.