martes, 15 de marzo de 2016

PECHA KUCHA (1º BACHILLERATO)

PECHA KUCHA

PechaKucha or Pecha Kucha (Japanesechit-chat) is a presentation style in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each (6 minutes and 40 seconds in total). The format, which keeps presentations concise and fast-paced, powers multiple-speaker events called PechaKucha Nights (PKNs).
PechaKucha Night was devised in February 2003 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Tokyo's Klein-Dytham Architecture (KDa), as a way to attract people to SuperDeluxe, their experimental event space in Roppongi, and to allow young designers to meet, show their work, and exchange ideas.
In 2004, a few cities in Europe began holding PKNs, the first of several hundred cities that have since launched similar events around the world. As of May 2014, PKNs were held in over 700 cities worldwide

PECHA KUCHA TASKS

- You have to give an oral mini Pecha Kucha presentation. It can be INDIVIDUAL: 5 slides x 20 seconds, IN PAIRS: 10 slides X 20 seconds, GROUPS OF 3: 15 X 20 or GROUPS OF 4: 20 X 20.

- You are free to choose the topic you want. You cannot read the info from the screen, but you can use, for example, presentation cards.

- You have to send your presentations to the following email address: patriciajmp4@gmail.com. DEADLINE: 17/04/16.


ASSESSMENT

- PowerPoint presentation: 40%

- Individual performance: 60%


- Here is a link to a video with useful tips on how to create a Pecha Kucha presentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ2yepIaAtE

- Here is a link to video containing a sample Pecha Kucha presentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M_bVJuuQ1E



sábado, 12 de marzo de 2016

DIALOGUES: USEFUL SENTENCES

DIALOGUES: USEFUL SENTENCES

Starting
A. Shall we/I start? B. Go ahead
A. Shall we start with this one? B. Of course, go ahead
Introducing
- As for the first photo, I think…
- As far as the second picture is concerned…
- When it comes to the third photo…
Asking your partner
- So, what do you think?
- Do you think that’s a good idea?
- Do you agree (with me)? / Don’t you think so?
- What do you think? / What do you think about that?
- I think… , and what about you?
Suggesting
- What about + -ING?
- How about + -ING?
- Shall we move on to the next picture/question?
Agreeing
- Yes, that’s a good point. / You have a point there.
- That’s a good idea. / That sounds interesting.
- That’s true.
- I agree with you.
- I couldn’t agree more.
- I see what you mean.
- Absolutely.
Disagreeing
- I see what you mean, but…
- I’m afraid I don’t agree.
- I agree with you up to a point, but…
- I can’t agree with you on that…
- That’s not always the case.
- Well, I don’t think that’s such a good idea.
- Well, I’m not sure about that.
- I don’t think so. / Not necessarily.
Interrupting
- Sorry, after you.
- Sorry, go ahead.
- May I interrupt?
Choosing/summing up
- Shall we make a decision?
- So, which one shall we choose?
- So, shall we choose this one?
- Do we agree that this is the best one?
Showing preferences
- Personally, I would choose this one because…
- Personally, I would go for…
- That’s fine by me.
Asking for clarification
- Pardon?
- Could you repeat that, please?
- I think you said that…



HOW TO WRITE A DESCRIPTION 2 (places)

HOW TO WRITE A DESCRIPTION 2 (places)

- Here are some useful tips on how to describe places: 

- And here is a useful link to a video on how write a descriptive text (of any kind):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZXn0TbJrlw





HOW TO WRITE A DESCRIPTION 1 (people)

HOW TO WRITE A DESCRIPTION 1 (people)

- Here are some useful tips on how to describe a person:

- And here is a useful video with vocabulary to describe people:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8t3aolwS-o


martes, 8 de marzo de 2016

(BE / GET) USED TO


(BE/GET) USED TO & WOULD

USED TO + infinitive = WOULD + bare infinitive (solía)
Sólo se usan en PASADO, pero would no se usa con verbos de estado.

I used to smoke / I didn't use to smoke / Did I use to smoke? = I would smoke.

I used to have a big house = I would have a big house (have = state verb)
BE USED TO + gerund (estar acostumbrado a)
Se usa en PRESENTE, PASADO y FUTURO.

I am used to living in England. / I was used to living in England.
GET USED TO + gerund (acostrumbrarse a)
Se usa en PRESENTE, PASADO y FUTURO.

I am getting used to living in England. / I will get used to living in England.