STARTER UNIT: ENGLISH GLOSSARY

HI! We've already started to learn new vocabulary and here it's is!!

STRIKE: A period of time when workers refuse to work because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses.

TO MAKE SOMEONE DO SOMETHING: To force someone do something.

UNLIKE: Different from someone or something.

PUNISHMENT: The act of punishing someone

A SOCKET:

TO PRESS LIGHTLY:To tap.

A WALTZ:                                            LACE:

MEAN:Not generous.

FARES: The money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train.


BIKE LANE: A part of the road or a special path for the use of people riding bicycles.

TO ROW:

TO WORK OUT:To do physical exercise.

DIDN'T EXPECT SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING

EITHER: Me too.

NEITHER: The opposite of either.

FOOTWEAR: Shoes, boots, or any other outer covering for the human foot.

BAREFOOT: Not wearing any shoes or socks.

TO MANAGE: To be able to do something.

TO GIVE A LIFT: Llevar a alguien

MOPED: A scooter

RUSH HOUR: The time when roads and trains are very busy because a lot of people are travelling to or from work
BOLD AND DARLING: Brave.

HUFFING AND PUFFING: Blowing.

TO SLAM: To close with great force, or to make something close with great force.

FUDGE:

BUDGE:To move.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Hi everybody!
It's been a long time since I last wrote a post, but I'm back!

This year I think is going to be very special because it's our last year at this high school and I want to enjoy it a lot. I'm sure I'm going to learn so many things during this school year.

It's a new year so this means: new projects, new vocabulary and expressions , new subjects, new teachers... and of course, more English lessons!!!

So, welcome back everyone and let's have a fantastic time together!!!

UNIT 9 GEOGRAPHY GLOSSARY: THE EUROPEAN UNION

EUROPEAN UNION:Economic and political association consisting of 28 democratic European countries that exists because of a series of treaties and agreements that were signed from the mid-20th century onwards.

CUSTOMS: State department that controls the good entering or leaving the country and the taxes collected.

TARIFF:Tax on a product imported from another country.

TO RESEARCH: To investigate.

MERGING: Joining.

SURPLUS: An amount that is more than is needed.

SHIPYARD: A place where ships are made or repaired.

FOODSTUFF: Any substance that is used as food or to make food.

SEAFARING: Connected with travelling by sea.

UNIT 8 GEOGRAHY GLOSSARY: TERTIARY SECTOR

TERTIARY SECTOR: Economic sector that involves activities that do not produce material products,but which instead provide individuals, companies and the government with services such as transport,healthcare,tourism,education,administration and banking.

TOURISM: Movement of people away from their regular home or place of residence to another area, for leisure and for a period of longer tan a day.

TRADE: Economic activity that involves buying and selling products and services.

TRANSPORT: Movement of people and goods from one point to another, using a particular vehicle or mode of transport and a transport network.

SAVINGS BANK: Financial institution that promotes saving.

LOAN: Money a person receives from a bank and which they have to pay back, with interest, within a period of time

CUSTOMS UNION:
An agreement between two or more countries to reduce or remove any taxes on goods traded between them, and to charge the same taxes on goods imported from other countries.

PERISHABLE PRODUCT: Liable to spoil or decay.

CARGO:Freight.

TRADING BLOCS:Associations that encourage international trade between their members.

MY FINAL SELF-ASSESSMENT

This school year has been very special for me. I think I've learnt a lot and I met amazing people. Although it has been more difficult that last one, this year was fantastic.

I'm sure that I've improved my English a lot because I learnt a lot of vocabulary and expressions that were new for me. I've worked very hard and the results were great, so that means that if you work hard, you'll get good marks.  Cristina made classes very dynamic and entertaining and she has taught us a lot of things. Also, games with Clarissa were very cool and fun, everyone had an incredible time playing all together. The projects were quite entertaining. My favourite one was "Can't stop the feeling " video because it was our first project and everybody loved it.

In Geography I've learnt a lot of interesting things about the European Union, the secondary sector, the tertiary sector, climates, population, forms of government, economy... Teresa helped us a lot because with her explanations everything was easier. Studying Geography in English wasn't as difficult as all of us believed and we've learnt many useful things and many vocabulary in English. I thing that my English level has improved a lot because of belonging to the bilingual section.

In PE we have practised many different sports (like basketball, football, badminton...) and we've learnt some physical skills like endurance, stamina, flexibility. This subject was really enjoyable and we did many fun things.

Finally, I wanted to say thank you to everyone because we have had an unforgettable year. Hope next one will be as good as this one or even better!!

Have a good time during your summer holidays and see you son guys!!!

ROALD AMUNDSEN GLOSSARY

Here's my last English entry. It is related with the second part of our Reading book "Two Explores".

Let's talk about Roald Amundsen's vocabulary.

BLIZZARD: A severe snow storm with strong winds.

COMPASS:


FAILURE: The fact of someone or something not suceeding.


SCURVY: an illness of the body tissues that is caused by not having enough vitamin C .

SLED:



WEAPONS: Any object used in fighting or war, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc...

WINDSCREEN WIPERS:

UNIT 8: ENGLISH GLOSSARY

Here's all the vocabulary we learned during UNIT 8: LIVING TOGETHER.

First, we studied a lot of personality adjectives.




HANDLER: A person who trains and is in charge of animals, especially dogs.

CUB: A young animal.

KITTEN: Cat's cub.

FURRY: An animal that has got a lot of hair.

ENDANGERED ANIMAL: Animal that may soon not exist because there are very few now alive.

PICK ON: Treat someone unfairly.

GET ON WITH: Have a friendly relationship with someone.

TURN TO: Go to someone for help or advice.

PUT UP WITH: Accept something that is annoying.

FALL OUT: Stop being friends with someone because of an argument.

MAKE UP: Make friend with someone after an argument.

LOOK UP TO: To admire.

TELL SOMEONE OFF: Speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong.