REVISION PACK -SUMMER 2017
WRITING TIPS:
1. Keep your writing simple! Write short sentences separated by periods.
2. Use simple structures.
3.
Use paragraphs! Follow a structure: pros-cons,
cause-effect, comparison and contrast… Start with an introduction and finish with a conclusion. Use some sentences in a paragraph. You can see the typical paragraph structure below:
4. Use connectors to organise your text.
5.
Try
to use structures and vocabulary from the class: conditionals, modal verbs,
comparatives & superlatives, specific words, etc.
Further practice:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice
http://www.really-learn-english.com/sentence-structure.html
http://www.really-learn-english.com/sentence-structure.html
READING and USE OF ENGLISH TIPS:
1.
Make
sure you revise the basic vocabulary, grammar and functional structures from
the classbook and supplementary material used in your classes.
2.
Practise
the texts you have been working on throughout the schoolyear.
3.
READING
- Test yourself:
4.
READING
- Further practice: You may read many fascinating stories in books with
different levels to improve your English:
5.
USE
OF ENGLISH: You may check if your textbook includes online exercises. There are
also thousands of webpages where you may practise the grammar/vocabulary contents
you have to revise.
LISTENING & SPEAKING TIPS:
1. To enhance these skills you need
practice, practice, and more practice.
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Go
to conversation groups or find an online conversation mate:
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Watch
TV in English with subtitles: series, movies, the news…
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Watch
interesting videos on Youtube or https://www.ted.com
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Listen
to music: Youtube, https://es.lyricstraining.com/
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Test
yourself:
AND REMEMBER THAT
THERE ARE MILLIONS OF POSSIBILITIES ON THE INTERNET, INCLUDING OUR DEPARTMENT´S
BLOG:
