martes, 29 de septiembre de 2009

You Go, Madrid!


Madrid is attempting to host the Olympic Games in 2016. Madrid was one of the four candidate cities on the short list announced on June 4, 2008. The winning bid will be announced on October 2, 2009.
So, tomorrow is the big day when we will find out if Madrid will make it or not. We all hope for the best.
Please, go online and find out the answer to these questions:

1- Has Madrid ever hosted the games?
2- What Spanish city was the last one to host the games and when?
3- Where will the Olympic Games be hosted in 2012?
4- What 3 cities are currently Madrid´s competitors for the 2016 games?

Write the answers to me in full sentences.
Thanks!

lunes, 28 de septiembre de 2009

Welcome!


Welcome to our English blog. Once a week we will work with the laptops and try to learn some English by using this tool meant to get you in touch with the English language and its culture. First, I would like to tell you what I expect from our blog, "Workit4":

- Have fun in class.
- Provide you with meaningful opportunties to write in English.
- Learn about current events, history, art, geography, etc of several English speaking countries.
- Practise grammar and vocabulary.
- Get to know you better.

Therefore, let´s start by getting to know each other better. Please write about yourself. Include information about:

- Your hobbies and interests.
- Your favourite music band, TV show and movie.
- Your favourite subjects and why.
- Your family.
- What you would like to be in the future.
- Why you want to learn English.
- What you expect from our blog.