Christmas is coming!

Christmas is coming, and love is all around. I wish my students a merry Christmas 

full of love and joy. Here´s a beautiful love song which will bring you the spirit of Christmas:

Perfect by ED SHEERAN, 

I hope you like it.

I found a love for me

Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead

Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet

Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

Not knowing what it was

I will not give you up this time

But darling, just kiss me slow

Your heart is all I own

And in your eyes you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark

With you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass

Listening to our favourite song

When you said you looked a mess

I whispered underneath my breath

But you heard it,

Darling, you look perfect tonight

Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know

She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home

I found a love to carry more than just my secrets

To carry love, to carry children of our own

We are still kids but we're so in love

Fighting against all odds

I know we'll be alright this time

Darling, just hold my hand

Be my girl, I'll be your man

I see my future in your eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark

With you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass

Listening to our favourite song

When I saw you in that dress

Looking so beautiful

I don't deserve this

Darling, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark

With you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass

Listening to our favourite song

I have faith in what I see

Now I know I have met an angel in person

And she looks perfect

I don't deserve this

You look perfect tonight

MAKING A TIMELINE

What is a Timeline?  It is a way to understand the relationship

between events and the dates when  they happened. 

Here are some examples of timelines 

from the simplest to the cutest!

Now, CHOOSE A CHARACTER and  try your OWN TIMELINE

TALKING ABOUT THE PAST

VIDEO COMPREHENSION

Do you know Meghan Markle? Actually, she is
 the newly-engaged Prince Harry´s girlfriend.

Watch this video.  She is speeching
on  GENDER EQUALITY .

Pay attention to the Past forms.

Vocabulary you may need:

advocate= abogado defensor

a pivotal moment = un momento esencial

commercial= TV advert = anuncio

tagline = eslogan

dishwashing liquid = líquido lavavajillas

pots and pans = cazos y sartenes

Highlighted/ Useful Phrases to Talk about the Past:

- When I was just 11/12 years old ...  = Cuando solo tenía 11/12 años ...

- It was around the same time that I ...  = Era por esa misma época en que yo  ...

- I remember feeling (shocked) and (angry) ... = Recuerdo haberme sentido ...

-  Something needed to be done. = Había que hacer algo ...

- A few weeks went by and ...  = Pasaron unas semanas y ... 

COMPREHENSION:

True or False?:

1. Meghan was 12 years old when she saw the commercial.   _________

2. Meghan saw the commercial at school. ____________

3. All the boys in her class agreed that women´s place is in the kitchen.  __________

4. Meghan wrote to the responsible for the commercial to complain. __________
5. She wrote to three influential men.

6. She managed to  change the commercial tagline. ________

Answer these questions about Meghan´s speech:

1. Where did Meghan use to live when she was a child?

2. What was the company of the commercial? What product did it promote? 

3. What was the commercial initial tagline?

4. How did it change in the end?

SHOPPING IN LONDON

Do you want to shop around? Are you a shopaddict? Do you want to know some of the most famous department stores in London?

Click on this link to get information about these places. 

 

Comprehension check

 

Open the link. Read the exercise questions and find the answers in the website.

1	Which shop doesn’t sell food? Fortnum and Mason Harrods Selfridges Heal’s
2	Which country was the founder of Liberty interested in? Japan Italy China Peru
3	Which street has more than one of the shops on it? Piccadilly  Brompton Road Oxford Street Tottenham Court Road
4	What can’t you buy at Fortnum and Mason? Food Furniture Music Perfume
5	When did the oldest shop start business? The 17th century 200 years ago 150 years ago The 18th century
6	How many shops do Marks and Spencer have outside the UK? Fewer than 100 Around 300 400 Over 450
7	What can you see on the fifth floor of Harvey Nichols? Designer fashion Beautiful furniture Popular beauty products A great view of London
8	Which shop has 300 employees? Apple Topshop Fortnum and Mason Selfridges
9	Which shop moved to a new location in 1881? Selfridges Hamleys Harvey Nichols Marks and Spencer
10	What can’t you buy at Heal’s? Bedroom furniture Things for the kitchen Computers Rugs
11	Which shop doesn’t have a restaurant? Apple Harrods Selfridges Harvey Nichols
12	Which two shops offer something special for children? Harrods and Heal’s Liberty and Topshop Hamleys and Harrods Liberty and Hamleys
13	Which shop opened most recently? Harrods Hamleys Liberty Apple