USEFUL SITES TO PRACTISE YOUR ENGLISH

USEFUL SITES TO PRACTISE YOUR ENGLISH

   Listening

   http://soundsenglish.com/es/clases-gratuitas/
 
   http://www.cristinacabal.com/?page_id=7721

   http://www.newsinlevels.com/#

                                                        http://soundsenglish.com/free-lessons/pronounce-2/

                                                        http://dreamreader.net/Lesson/academic-english/intermediate/

http://www.cdlponline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=stories&topicID=10

Grammar and Exercises 

http://www.cristinacabal.com/?page_id=4712

http://www.roadtogrammar.com/

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/quizzes.htm

http://www.englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Irregular-Verbs.htm

http://www.cristinacabal.com/?p=3637

          





Games
http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/levels/medium/index.html

http://www.englishmedialab.com/intermediatequiz.html http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/ga

mes/levels/medium/index.html

http://www.englishmedialab.com/intermediatequiz.html       

GRAMMAR ON LINE

Study Pages

CULTURAL TOURISM IN BRITAIN

World Heritage Sites in Britain

Cultural riches and natural beauty.

BRITAIN

The Tower of London, Stonehenge and the Roman baths are three of the top most visited cultural sites in England. 

Click on the link and find out about the TOP TEN HERITAGE SITES in BRITAIN

Stonehenge

Roman Baths

The Tower of London

Take a look at these web pages and 

Explore Britain's historic treasures

http://www.visitbritain.com/en/EN/
http://www.visitbritain.com/en/About-Britain/History/
http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Things-to-do/Culture/
http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Things-to-
do/Heritage/
http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Destinations-and-Maps/History-and-heritage/


Spanish World Heritage http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/es

Cave of Altamira

Doñana National Park

Las Médulas (León)

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST

 The UNESCO World Heritage List 

spotlights the  planet’s most 

fascinating—and sometimes most

              threatened—places and customs.

Nations try hard to get their glorious buildings, wilderness, and historic ruins on the list, a stamp of approval that brings prestige, tourist income, public awareness, and, most important, a commitment to save the irreplaceable.

Mezquita (Córdoba)

El Albaicín (Granada) 

In November 1972 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inaugurated the list by adopting a treaty known as the World Heritage Convention. Its continuing goal is to recruit the world community in identifying cultural and natural properties of "outstanding universal value."

Task: Choose a top British or Spanish World Heritage Site and do a presentation about it.

1. When and why was it built?
2. Who was it built by? 
3. A detailed description of the site:use and function
4. The exact  location, map and physical description
5. The importance of that cultural site.

(The task should be finished by Thursday, 26th)

This is Scotland. You are Welcome.

UNIT 6 NICHE TOURISM

UNIT 6 NICHE TOURISM  

NICHE TOURISM IN SOUTHAFRICA

South Africa now attracts a great number of tourists from around the world. The many safari parks, varied lanscape, beautiful beaches, warm weather and opportunities for adventure, nature and ecotourism holidays are the main attractions.

NICHE TOURISM - MASS TOURISM

Niche tourism has become more and more popular as a reaction to Mass tourism. 

There is a need to experience something different, something special, something tailored to the specific needs and interests of individuals and groups of individuals. Niche tourism represents diversity and ways of marking differences.

SECTORS IN NICHE TOURISM

Nature, Wildlife, Ecotourism, Adventure, 
Sport events, Alpine, Heritage, Tribal, Religious,
 Educational, Genealogy, Research, 
Photography, Smallcruise, Volunteer, Dark, 
Youth, Single,Transport, Medical/Wellness, 

Farms/Barns, Camping, Wine/Gastronomy, 
Sport, Festival and events, 
Arts and crafts, Business, Extreme,

 Slum, Photography, Music Festivals, 

Art and Museum, Space ...

TASK 1: Choose a NICHE TOURISM sector. Write a brief  description of  it and present a few relevant examples of the Niche you have chosen.Add pictures, maps, location and some background information of the products that you present.
(by Monday, 16th May)

Check this page for information about the different types of NICHE sectors.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_adjectival_tourisms

UNIT 5 THINGS TO DO

EXPLORING ARGENTINA

VOCABULARY Unit 5:
Geographical features, describing attractions, activities, works of art  

http://issuu.com/mararteronunez/docs/vocabulary_lesson_5_things_to_do_

 Things to do in Buenos Aires

https://youtu.be/OJsKsirz10U  

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/free-buenos-aires-traveler/

http://www.turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buenos_Aires#Tourism

        

THINGS TO DO IN ARGENTINA:

Argentina is the second largest country in South America and due to its immense size (2.8 million km2) it features a wide range of different landscapes.

El Aconcagua                                        

                                

                                                La Patagonia

 IGUAZÚ FALLS

TASK 1 UNIT 5: 

Task 1: Choose a province in your country and write a full geographical description of it (map and pictures). Write about the tourist attractions and activities related to adventure, nature and culture in the chosen province.

(The task should be sent to your teacher by Tuesday, 19th April)

                                                     
          Visit to Picasso Museum Malaga
                 Friday, 22nd April 



Task 2:

A Catalogue description of a painting.

Select a famous painter's artwork which appeals to you and write a full description of it. Follow the steps in the guide "How to describe a painting".

(supplied by your teacher) 

Check theses pages: 
http://www.museopicassomalaga.org/en/selection
http://www.bcn.cat/museupicasso/en/collection/highlights.html
http://www.theartstory.org/
http://www.wikiart.org/

(Your presentation should be ready by Thrusday, 28th April)

The students who decided not to visit the PICASSO MUSEUM should do an extra task.

EXTRA TASK: Write a presentation about Picasso's life, Picasso's periods and his style and techique.
(Should be sent by Thursday, 5th May)


FINAL TASK: PLAN A COACH TOUR of FRANCE

















1) Plan a suitable eight-day itinerary for a coach tour of France for a group of US senior citizens.
2) Decide which tourist attractions you are going to incluide in your tour in relation with the particular needs and interests of the group. 
3) Calculate the cost of the tours and visits you choose.
4) Design, write and cost a suitable itinerary in detail.
(the task should be sent by Thursday, 5th May)

MALAGA AIRPORT

30th March 1º GIAT VISIT TO MALAGA AIRPORT 

Check this material before your visit
http://issuu.com/mararteronunez/docs/skygate_actualizaci__n_t3_1_?workerAddress=ec2-23-22-56-122.compute-1.amazonaws.com

UNIT 5 THINGS TO DO

BUENOS AIRES: THE PARIS OF SOUTH AMERICA
Watch this video about this great city and learn a bit about its tourist attractions.

UNIT 4 DESTINATIONS: WHERE TO GO?

Popular Tourist Destinations: INDIA

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/countries-places/india/india-overview-dest/

NORTHERN IRELAND

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and-nature-places/coasts-and-islands/uk_giantscauseway/

IRELAND 

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/countries-places/ireland-tc/ireland-overview-dest/

THE GRAND CANYON

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and-nature-places/cave-canyon-desert/us_grandcanyon/

Do you want to see the world?
TRY the TRAVEL PICTURE QUIZ! 


learn about the world ancient cities
learn about the world city parks
learn about the world rivers
learn about the world cemeteries
learn the world mountains
learn about the world castles
learn about the world museums
and many more topics ...

UNIT 4 DESTINATIONS:

UNIT 4 DESTINATIONS 
VOC: Weather, climate, features and attractions

Click on these links to learn about weather-related vocabulary:

http://www.saberingles.com.ar/lists/weather.html

http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/omexpress/tiempo/estadodeltiempo.htm

Task 1: Describing Climate
Write a description about a country which has a completely different climate to our country, Spain. (50-60 words). Write about the weather in the different seasons of the year. (power point)

BRITISH WEATHER 

It's one of Britain's favourite topic of conversation:the weather. 

Watch this video and see how a forecast is made. Do the activities.

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/video-uk/british-weather

Check these webpages to know more about weather forecasting in UK:

1) http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
2) https://weather.com/
3) http://www.bbc.com/weather/

Task 2

Write a complete weather report for a a capital city of your choice in Europe.

Check this video. It may help you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYeHeCJpV2g

More WEATHER reports and quizzes:
https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/weather-report.htm
http://www.esl-lab.com/weat1/weat1.htm#list



(Task 1 and 2 should be presented by Thrusday, 18th February)

Task 3:  Choose a DESTINATION 

 Where to go and when?

Choose a DESTINATION. You are a travel consultant. Prepare a presentation (5 minutes talk ) to promote interest in your destination and explain why people should visit it.

Describe the DESTINATION: location, geography, natural features and climate (the best time to go). Write about the attractions which are worth a visit, what to eat  and do (entertainments). Add some practical and relevant advice which you feel the potencial traveller should know about your destination.

(Task 3 should be presented by Thursday, 3rd March)

MODAL VERBS

Interesting webpages to revise and practise

 MODAL VERBS

http://www.englishpage.com/modals/modalintro.html

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar/verbs/modal-verbs

http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal8.htm

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-modals.php

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016

We are ready to get back to work after the exhausting Christmas holidays!

1º Giat travels to Madrid to visit

TOURISMMAKERS     

FITUR 2016 Madrid 20-24 January  

Students travelling to Madrid should do a presentation of one of the top tourist attractions that they are going to visit there. 

Students staying in Málaga should also do a presentation of a top tourist attraction of their choice. 


 
  

  

It should include the following information:

1. Name
2. Location
3. Basic information
4. History
5. Unique features
6. Why is such a relevant attraction

Check these pages:

http://www.esmadrid.com/en/choose-your-madridhttp://www.esmadrid.com/en/things-to-do-in-madrid
http://www.esmadrid.com/sites/default/files/documentos/madrid_imprescindible_2016_ing_web.pdf
http://www.esmadrid.com/pdf_old/GuiaMadridUnEstilodeVida2014EN.pdfhttp://www.esmadrid.com/en/choose-your-madrid
http://www.esmadrid.com/en/madrid-top-10
http://www.esmadrid.com/en/madrid-art-and-culture

Tasks should be finished and sent to me by Wednesday, 27th.