Wales

We are continuing our tour around the UK and today we have come to Wales. We will read a text about the country and then answer questions on Socrative. To reach the quiz, you go to https://b.socrative.com/login/student/ and write the room number  F5C2AC5A, your name and the name of your class. There are 14 questions. When you are done, you do the activities for the text on this page: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/read-uk/wales.

Writing short stories

Welcome back, students! Hopefully you have had a relaxing fall break with time to rest and get ready for the last weeks of the semester.

I have read your short stories and given you feedback on what you have written so far. Many of the things that I have commented on I have needed to write on more than one text. During today's lesson you are going to use the feedback you have received and the general comments to improve your short stories. 

General grammar things: 

She's = She is = Hon är 

Her = Hennes 

* You use hers when there is no word after this pronoun, as in "It is her pen. The pen is hers. 

This also goes for yours, ours and theirs. 

He's = He is = Han är 

His = Hans 

Verbs in the present tense have an s in the end when you talk about he, she or it. 

I play football on Sundays. 

He plays football on Sundays. 

Of course you can replace these pronouns with names, too. 

Lionel plays football on Sundays. 

Where = var (plats)
Were = var (verb i dåtid)

More writing tips 
Divide your text into paragraphs! This makes it a lot easier to read and follow. The example text shows this rather clearly with a division into beginning, middle and ending. You can follow this in your short stories too.

Vary your writing; use synonyms to show that you have  more varied vocabulary. Also vary the way you begin sentences. 

Scotland

Today we are going to learn about Scotland. We are going to read a text about the country and then work with questions about it on  a page called Socrative. In order to reach the quiz, you go to https://b.socrative.com/login/student/ and write room name SVJ.

and to finish, we will find out what a Scottish accent can sound like.
Done with the quiz and bored? Do the activities that go along with the text on this page: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/read-uk/scotland 

School dinners and Food in Britain

Today we are going to read about school lunches (also called school dinners) in the UK. You will learn why it is a hot topic and we will also have a look at a blog that a Scottish girl made about her school lunches.

Then we will watch a short clip about food in Britain and to check your understanding there will be a Kahoot!

The UK vs Sweden

We are going to learn about life in the UK and compare it to life in Sweden. We will study different things about the UK such as general facts about the country, school life and what it is like being young in the UK.

Today we will learn about what it can be like to go to school in the UK.

Watch this video and answer these questions: 

When does school start for Jamie? 

Is there any difference in how Jamie addreses his teachers (and other adults) and how you addres yours? 

What does Jamie's school day start with? 

Which different lessons does he have this day? 

Where does Jamie eat lunch? 

When does Jamie finish school? 

Questions to discuss: 

What are some of the similarities and differences between Jamie's school day and yours? 

Most of the students in the UK wear a school uniform. What are some good things and bad things about this? 

Write down your answers in your notebook. 

Reading and Listening

During the last few weeks we have been focusing on listening and reading. Therefore we have been doing different reading and listening comprehensions during our lessons. The aim of these lessons are for you to increase your abilities to understand written and spoken English. During week 42 we will do tests in reading and listening to see how much you have learnt.

Minimum requirements:
Pupils can understand the main content and basic details in English spoken at a moderate pace and in basic texts in various genres.
Pupils show their understanding by presenting an overview with discussion and comments on content and details and also with acceptable results act on the basis of the message and instructions in the content.
To facilitate their understanding of the content of the spoken language and texts, pupils can choose and apply a strategy for listening and reading.

General tips for practicing English

Hi all, in this blog post I will give you some tips on what you can do to improve your English skills. Of course you need to participate in the lessons in school and do your homework if you get any but if you are interested in learning more on your own, here are a few tips for you!

1) Watch and listen 
Watch TV programs and movies in English without subtitles or subtitles in English.
Listen to English music and learn the lyrics.

2) Read
Go to the library and borrow books in English or ask your teacher for a book. Read newspapers in English online.

3) Write
Write down any new words that you learn, either in school or in your free time.

4) Speak!
Speak English as often as you can. Maybe to a parent or a friend.