Saturday, October 2, 2010
The U2 are in Portugal ... I wish I had a ticket and could see them alive...
Which words are missing in this song?
Magnificent lyrics
Songwriters: Clayton, Adam; Eno, Brian; Evans, David; Hewson, Paul; Lanois, Daniel Roland; Mullen, Laurence;
Magnificent
Oh, oh, magnificent
I was born, I was born
To be with you in this space and ...........
After that and ever after
I haven't had a clue only to ......... rhyme
This foolishness can leave a heart black and ......., oh, oh
Only love, only love can leave such a .........
But only love, only love can heal such a ........
I was born, I was born to sing for you
I didn't have a .......... but to lift you up
And sing whatever song you wanted me to
I give you back my ............... from the womb
My first cry, it was a joyful ........, oh, oh
Only love, only love can leave such a ......
But only love, only love can heal such a ........
Justified, till we die you and I will magnify, oh, oh
Magnificent, magnificent, oh, oh
Only love, only love can leave such a .......
But only love, only love unites our .......
Justified, till we die you and I will magnify, oh, oh
Magnificent, magnificent, magnificent
© POLYGRAM INT. MUSIC PUBL. B.V.; UNIVERSAL MUSIC CORP.;
these lyrics are submitted by OarSmaN
these lyrics are last corrected by Katja Olsen
Check Lyrics
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
When September ends ...
September is about to end. Do you know there is a song called "When September ends"?
Have you ever paid attention to its lyrics? Yes .... No ....
Never forget to pay attention to the lyrics of the songs you listen to. It's one of the best ways to learn new vocabulary ...
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
I still haven't found what I' m looking for...
This is a great song to revise the present perfect.
The present perfect is a verb tense that many Portuguese students have difficulty with.
Pay attention to the lyrics and try to memorize the sentences where the present perfect is used.
Look at these examples:
e.g. I have climbed highest mountains - An action that takes place at an indefinite past.
e.g. I still haven't found what I'm looking for - An action which started in the past but continues up to the present.
Whenever you study grammar, try to associate it to something you hear ... It's easier this way ...
For more information: http://esl.about.com/library/grammar/blpresperfect.htm
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
It's time for lessons...
Lessons started on Monday. I ‘ve already had the opportunity to meet my new students (except for one class). It is going to be a tough year since I have a lot of students ( about 140).
For most of them this is a totally new school. They have come from many different schools in this region. This year they are starting their Secondary Education and consequently they feel a bit anxious. In fact, many changes are taking place at the same time.
Today I’ve presented the syllabus for this year and the evaluation criteria:
• Reading and Writing: 60%
• Listening and speaking: 30%
• Attitudes (behavior, commitment, punctuality, organization): 10%
They also had the opportunity to introduce themselves to the class and to the teacher. This activity helped me to know them and their language level. After doing this, they wrote a text about themselves, which they delivered to me.
Finally, we did a brainstorming exercise related to the word : Teens, and before we left we had the opportunity to listen to the song: "I still haven’t found what I am looking for" by U2.
P.S: Temperature are still high (above 30 degrees). The Summer doesn't want to leave us ...
Speaking about the summer, I had the chance to know wonderful places. Look at this photo!
Pego do Inferno-Tavira
For most of them this is a totally new school. They have come from many different schools in this region. This year they are starting their Secondary Education and consequently they feel a bit anxious. In fact, many changes are taking place at the same time.
Today I’ve presented the syllabus for this year and the evaluation criteria:
• Reading and Writing: 60%
• Listening and speaking: 30%
• Attitudes (behavior, commitment, punctuality, organization): 10%
They also had the opportunity to introduce themselves to the class and to the teacher. This activity helped me to know them and their language level. After doing this, they wrote a text about themselves, which they delivered to me.
Finally, we did a brainstorming exercise related to the word : Teens, and before we left we had the opportunity to listen to the song: "I still haven’t found what I am looking for" by U2.
P.S: Temperature are still high (above 30 degrees). The Summer doesn't want to leave us ...
Speaking about the summer, I had the chance to know wonderful places. Look at this photo!
Pego do Inferno-Tavira
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Back to Work!
The new school year started on the 1st September 2010.In these first days of September many meetigs are taking place, so that everything is ready for the students' arrival on the 10th September. Lessons are going to start on the 13th September(a Monday).
This year I am going to teach students in the 10th grade (six years of English). I don't know how many students I will have, but they will surely be a lot. I don't know what sort of skills they will present, but I'll try to do my best to motivate them to learn and improve their language skills.
My school has changed so much! We have much more space and better conditions to work. We also have many more students than last year.
Last year was a very difficult one, because the school was under reconstruction. We had little space, much noise and dust, but everything turned out well in spite of the available conditons.
This year I hope to have more access to technologies, and consequently be able to do different things.
This year I am going to teach students in the 10th grade (six years of English). I don't know how many students I will have, but they will surely be a lot. I don't know what sort of skills they will present, but I'll try to do my best to motivate them to learn and improve their language skills.
My school has changed so much! We have much more space and better conditions to work. We also have many more students than last year.
Last year was a very difficult one, because the school was under reconstruction. We had little space, much noise and dust, but everything turned out well in spite of the available conditons.
This year I hope to have more access to technologies, and consequently be able to do different things.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Algarve!
I'm travelling to the Algarve (in the south of Portugal) for some days.
I'll be able to appreciate:
the sea,
the beach,
the sunset,
beautiful landscapes,
good food and
the company of family and friends.
Have fun!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
August: a month for resting ...
It´s been a while since I last posted anything.
August is the month for holidays, when the school activity is reduced to a minimum.
It’s a time for new projects, new activities, new people, new places, new commitments, new …
The computer is left aside… It deserves some rest too…
Old friends and relatives come on visit. The house is full of people. Meals are long and cheerful. Outside temperatures are high (around 38 degrees). Forest fires are consuming our precious natural landscapes. The best places to be are: near the sea, near a river, a pool or under a tree. It feels good to escape the heat. A good book is mandatory.
Moreover, a festival happened around me, which demanded much work and commitment. It took three days, but the preparation took much longer. I volunteered to help at the bar and at the restaurant. When it finished, much work was needed again.
School starts in September, so I have to size the days which are left…
Travelling is a good option ...
Have fun!
August is the month for holidays, when the school activity is reduced to a minimum.
It’s a time for new projects, new activities, new people, new places, new commitments, new …
The computer is left aside… It deserves some rest too…
Old friends and relatives come on visit. The house is full of people. Meals are long and cheerful. Outside temperatures are high (around 38 degrees). Forest fires are consuming our precious natural landscapes. The best places to be are: near the sea, near a river, a pool or under a tree. It feels good to escape the heat. A good book is mandatory.
Moreover, a festival happened around me, which demanded much work and commitment. It took three days, but the preparation took much longer. I volunteered to help at the bar and at the restaurant. When it finished, much work was needed again.
School starts in September, so I have to size the days which are left…
Travelling is a good option ...
Have fun!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)