MY ENGLISH DIVAN

WELCOME PG3 2009-1

2009-01-19T13:52:00.001-08:00

Hello guys! Welcome to My English Divan Blog. I hope you really like and enjoy it as I always do! Hee you'll find bunch of practical and fun stuff to help you improve your English and to be in touch with your friends from class. All your comments are welcomed anytime. Practice, Enjoy and Have fun as much as possible!!!!

Your Teacher Lupita Jaime

Here you have some links to practice and understand the use and usage of English.

SIMPLE PRESENT

PRESENTE CONTINUOUS

SIMPLE PRESENT VS. PRESENT CONTINUOUS

AVRIL LAVIGNE VIDEO WITH LYRICS (SIMPLE PRESENT AND CONTINUOUS) "THINGS I'LL NEVER SAY"

Mid Term Project

2008-09-23T16:28:00.000-07:00

Instructions: Here you have a bunch of topics. Pick up one of them and write about it in order to share to the whole class on this blog. Feel free and confortable to write about it in at least 20 lines or more! Good Luck!

Your best friend
The last film you saw
Pets
Music
A magazine
Learning a language
Playing tennis
Your current job
An interesting excursion nearby
The Internet
Your Favorite Singer / Actor
Keeping healthy
Human cloning
Your favorite food
Finding a job in your country
The last book you read
Your worst holiday / best holyday
Something you've never done, but would like to do
Teachers - what you like
Teachers - what you don't like
Feel free to choose any other Topic you want to talk about...

Simple Past Raview and Practice

WELCOME GROUP PG3 2008-3

2008-09-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Final Project EUTHANASIA

2008-06-24T15:45:00.000-07:00

As you certainly have heard lately Mexico Introduces Euthanasia Legislation...

For a Final Project think about this controversial topic and write about it and if you have lived a close experience regarding to it, feel free to share if that's ok with you.

Do you agree with the video? What would you do?

Do ‘old people’ have any value to society? If so, what is their value?
Did you ever have a connection with your grandparents? What was the connection? Did you listen to them?
Is it a family’s responsibility to pay for the care of a terminally ill family member? Should the family be able to choose to let the family member die?
If a family member is in great pain and wants to die should he or she be given the right to be euthanized?
What would you do if you had a terminal illness? How would you act? Would you want your family to take care of you?
What are the laws like regarding Euthanasia in Mexico? Are they different from other countries?

Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous

2008-06-24T15:38:00.000-07:00

Present Perfect Continuous Exercises

Further Explanation and Exercises

Hero-America Tribute to Heros, Mariah Carey

2008-06-24T15:13:00.000-07:00

Hero Mariah Carey Karaoke

2008-06-24T15:04:00.000-07:00

Phrasal Verbs and Telephoning

2008-06-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

If you want to learn them by heart here you have some links:

Phrasal Verbs

Phrasals in Alphabetical Order

Phrasal Exercises
If you want to have phrases and vocabulary on telephoning here you have a good link:

Telephoning

SKYPE

2008-06-11T14:58:00.000-07:00

To download SKYPE

2nd Conditional|

2008-06-11T14:54:00.000-07:00

You can practice the 2nd Conditional here:

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Passive Voice and Embedded Questions

2008-06-04T10:07:00.000-07:00

Here you have some links to reinforce the passive voice:
Understanding Passive Voice
Passive Voice Exercises
Further Exercises

Here you have some links to reinforce embedded questions:
Understanding Embedded Questions

Mid-Term Project - Adoption

2008-05-28T18:17:00.000-07:00

This is a very important issue you need to work on...

A baby has been found abandoned on the steps of a church, and the mother has disappeared. You have been asked to send a letter to decide who should adopt the child. Think about the following criteria and mark the ideas as to how important they are, on a scale of 1-5 (5 = vitally important, 1 = relevant).If you were the one who has to make a decision. What would you do? At the end write your conclusion and reinforce it by mentioning your reasons here, where it says comments and print it out to discuss it next class. (20 or more lines)

The adoptive parents should:

- both be under 35 years old

- be a couple, i.e. the child should not go to a single parent family

- have some professional experience of dealing with children, i.e. as teachers or nurses

- have other children in the family

- both be in full time employment

- be of the same racial group as the child

- be either in the middle-income bracket or rich

- be married

- not adhere to any minority religious group or cult

Hot Verbs Exercises

2008-05-06T15:50:00.000-07:00

Here you have some liks to practice MAKE, DO, TAKE and PUT:

Exercise with MAKE and DO

Exercise with TAKE and PUT

Do and Make

2008-05-06T15:41:00.000-07:00

Here you have some links about Do and Make:

Understanding the use of Do and Make

Expressions with Do and Make

Exercise with Do and Make

More Exercises

"Why Should I Cry For You"

2008-04-28T18:42:00.000-07:00

How do you like this song? Does it make you think of a particular relationship you once had? Share your story...

STING LYRICS
Under the dog star sail
Over the reefs of moonshine
Under the skies of fall
North, north west, the Stones of Faroe

Under the Arctic fire
Over the seas of silence
Hauling on frozen ropes
For all my days remaining
But would north be true?

All colours bleed to red
Asleep on the ocean's bed
Drifting on empty seas
For all my days remaining

But would north be true?
Why should I?
Why should I cry for you?
Dark angels follow me
Over a godless sea
Mountains of endless falling,
For all my days remaining,

What would be true?

Sometimes I see your face,
The stars seem to lose their place
Why must I think of you?
Why must I?
Why should I?
Why should I cry for you?
Why would you want me to?
And what would it mean to say,
That, "I loved you in my fashion"?

What would be true?
Why should I?
Why should I cry for you?

WELCOME PG4 2008-2

2008-04-28T15:44:00.000-07:00

Welcome to PG4 2008-2! Hope you enjoy this blog!

Feel free to make comments, suggestions or mention your needs on English learning in class or in your everyday activities.

You can also share interesting and useful links to keep learning and reinforcing your English skills.

Teacher: Lupita Jaime

Song

2008-02-27T18:39:00.000-08:00

You're Beautiful
James Blunt

Instructions:
Pay attention on the plot of the song and try to describe where the scene is taking place and what is the relationshio between the girl and the singer. Make your comments

My life is brilliant.
My life is brilliant
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that,
'Cause I've got a plan.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

Yes, she caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was,
Fucking high,
And I don't think that I'll see her again,
But we shared a moment that will last 'till the end.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

La la la la la la la la la

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
There must be an angel with a smile on her face,
When she thought up that I should be with you.
But it's time to face the truth,
I will never be with you.

What did you do Yesterday?

2008-02-27T17:52:00.000-08:00

Hello guys! Here you have a practice for listening!

Instrucctions:
Make a List of all the activities people mention on the video about what they did yesterday.

Welcome Group PG3 2008-1 Room 1013

2008-01-28T17:48:00.000-08:00

Welcome to all of you from Group PG3 2008-1 Room 1013! Hope you enjoy this blog!
Feel free to make comments, suggestions or mention your needs on English learning in class or in your everyday activities.

You can also share interesting and useful links to keep learning and reinforcing your English skills.

Have a great time! Enjoy it!

Task: Type a letter to your classmate and keep in touch with him/her during the week.
Activity Assigned Date: January 26th

Instructions:
This is the first dynamic we'll have. Click on the comments and start typing your letter. Reply you classmate as many times as possible along the week! Have fun!

PD. If you need further information or help. Do not hesitate and mail me to myenglishzone@hotmail.com

English Teacher: Lupita Jaime

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?

2007-10-01T18:17:00.000-07:00

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?

"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"
ALAN JACKSON LYRICS

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Working on some stage in LA
Did you stand there in shock at the site of
That black smoke rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry

Did you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below

Did you burst out in pride
For the red white and blue
The heroes who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself to what really matters

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Teaching a class full of innocent children
Driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

The greatest is love
The greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day

I will remember you...(Sep/11/2001)

2007-09-25T09:42:00.000-07:00

There are days in our lives that we'll remember forever...How could we all forget that dreadful event on September 11th,2001...?

After watching this video, leave a thought to share...

I Will Remember You Lyrics
Sarah McLachlan

I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don’t let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

Remember the good times that we had?
I let them slip away from us when things got bad
How clearly I first saw you smilin’ in the sun
Wanna feel your warmth upon me, I wanna be the one

I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don’t let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

I’m so tired but I can’t sleep
Standin’ on the edge of something much too deep
It’s funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word
We are screaming inside, but we can’t be heard

But I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don’t let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

I’m so afraid to love you, but more afraid to loose
Clinging to a past that doesn’t let me choose
Once there was a darkness, deep and endless night
You gave me everything you had, oh you gave me light

And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don’t let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don’t let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
Weep not for the memories

What were you doing on September 11, 2001

2007-09-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

PART OF MID-TERM PROJECT

This is Takuin Minamoto's video film.
Watch it and bring as many answers as possible to class on Saturday,September 29th, 2007. The ones who get the most information will get extra participation.

Questionnaire

1. What was Takuin’s purpose to film this video?
2. Where was Takuin when he was filming this video?
3. When did he film this video?
4. What's the main question Takuin makes?
5. What was Takuin doing on September 11th ?
6. Where was Takuin working?
7. Who was Takuin working with?
8. What time did they open the store?
9. Who called Takuin?
10. What did her mother tell Taukin?
11. What did Takuin think at first?
12. What happened then while Takuin was talking on the phone with his mother?
13. What was Takuin doing while he was talking to his mom?
14. What was Takuin’s mother doing while she was on the phone with him?
15. How did the scene of the city look like?
16. What did he do when it felt they were alone in the store?
17. What did he decide to do from that day on?
18. How did Takuin get home?
19. What did Takuin do when he got home?
20. Did the Twin Towers go down after or before Takuin got home?
21. When he was listening to the news what was going on in New York City?
22. What bothered Takuin about the reporter?
23. What did Takuin promise to himself not to do after what happened?
24. How long did Takuin keep that loose promise to himself?
25. Do you agree with Takuin’s attitude on watching or listening to sensational news?
26. What is Takuin’s conclusion?
27. What were you doing on September 11th, 2001?
28. What do you think about what happened on that day?
29. Did you remember any overwhelming story of a survivor or hero?
30. Share a final thought with all of us.

Welcome!

2007-09-12T18:29:00.001-07:00

Welcome to all of you! Hope you enjoy this blog!
Feel free to make comments, suggestions or mention your needs on English learning in class or in your everyday activities.

You can also share interesting and useful links to keep learning and reinforcing your English skills.

Have a great time! Happy Mexican holydays!

Bless Mexico! Viva Mexico!

Teacher: Lupita Jaime

My Childhood

2007-09-10T20:34:00.000-07:00

Hello guys! Let's start talking about our childhood, a very transcendental period in our life time.
There's a popular saying that has a lot of truth:
"To remember is to live again"...

Come on! Share those unforgettable memories!

What are some of your fondest memories of childhood?

I remember...
When I was a child...
Every time I remember...
It was ? years ago when...
One of my fondest memories of my childhood is when I...

One of the most famous song of The Beatles
Yesterday

This was one of my favorite T.V. program in my childhood.

The Wonder Years

Intro Lyrics
By The Beatles

What would you do if I sang out tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
I will try not to sing out of key, yeah

Oh, baby I get by with a little help from my friends
By with a little help from my friends.
All I need is my buddies
By with a little help from my friends
I said I'm gonna get by with a little
By with a little help from my friends
Whoa oh oh oh oh
Said I don't know if that's what I'm sure do to, baby
By with a little help from my friends
Said I'm gonna make it with my friends
By with a little help from my friends
Whoa oh I'm gonna keep on trying
By with a little help from my friends
Said I'm gonna keep on trying.