Present Perfect X Simple past - 5th level

 Try to do the exercises below . see ya !

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast1.htm
(Click on the correct answer)

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf2.htm
(Choose the best answer)]

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/tests?test1
(Test 1 about Simple Past and Present Perfect)

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/tests?test2
(Test 2 about Simple Past and Present Perfect)

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/tests?test3
(Test 3 about Simple Past and Present Perfect)

Could x Be able to - 4th level

Now, you can practice about Could and be able to . Good Job !

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/could/exercise1.html
(Mix and Match)

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/could/exercise2.html
(Put in order)

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/could/exercise3.html
(Mix and Match)

http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/could/exercise4.html
(Complete the sentences)

http://ingilizcevi.com/lessons/17/exercise/can_be_able/exer1/can_able_to.htm
(Quiz about Could / Be able to (past))

http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglish/gr.can.p.htm
(Print it and try to do it !)

Present Continuous Exercise - 1st level

hi class, check these exercises about present continuous  ! go ahead  !

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=2126

(Complete the sentences using present continuous)

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-progressive/form/exercises

(Present Continuous form)

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-progressive/form/exercises?form02

(Affirmative sentences)

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-progressive/form/exercises?form03

(Negative Sentences)

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-progressive/form/exercises?form05

(Exercises with Questions and Interrogatives)

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You can dowload as many as you want ! 

Source : http://www.hdwallpapers.in/

Tutorial of Conditional Sentences

Here's a guide about Conditional Clauses. Enjoy it 

Source : http://www.englishpage.com/conditional/presentconditional.html

Exercise 1 : http://www.englishpage.com/conditional/conditional1.htm

Exercise 2 : http://www.englishpage.com/conditional/conditional2.htm

Exercise 3: http://www.englishpage.com/conditional/conditional3.htm

I'm in "four" minds .... Could you help me ?

Samsung Galaxy tab 

iPad 

HP slate

Playbook - BlackBerry 

Anderson is trying to speak English ...

Have you ever seen the rain - Funny Version

George W. Bush cannot get across with his secretary !

See why correct pronunciation is so important ....

Are you ready ?

Tutorial about Subjunctive

The following is a mini-tutorial on the use of the Subjunctive. After you have studied the tutorial, complete the associated exercises. If you already know how to use this verb form, you can skip the explanation and go directly to the exercises.

FORM

Use the simple form of the verb. The simple form is the infinitive without the "to." The simple form of the verb "to go" is "go." The Subjunctive is only noticeable in certain forms and tenses.

USE

The Subjunctive is used to emphasize urgency or importance. It is used after certain expressions (see below).

Examples:

• I suggest that he study.
• Is it essential that we be there?
• Don recommended that you join the committee.

NOTICE

The Subjunctive is only noticeable in certain forms and tenses. In the examples below, the Subjunctive is not noticeable in the you-form of the verb, but it is noticeable in the he-form of the verb.

Examples:

• You try to study often. you-form of "try"
• It is important that you try to study often. Subjunctive form of "try" looks the same.

• He tries to study often. he-form of "try"
• It is important that he try to study often. Subjunctive form of "try" is noticeable here.

Verbs Followed by the Subjunctive

The Subjunctive is used after the following verbs:

to advise (that)
to ask (that)
to command (that)
to demand (that)
to desire (that)
to insist (that)
to propose (that)
to recommend (that)
to request (that)
to suggest (that)
to urge (that)

Examples:

• Dr. Smith asked that Mark submit his research paper before the end of the month.
• Donna requested Frank come to the party.
• The teacher insists that her students be on time.

Expressions Followed by the Subjunctive

The Subjunctive is used after the following expressions:

It is best (that)
It is crucial (that)
It is desirable (that)
It is essential (that)
It is imperative (that)
It is important (that)
It is recommended (that)
It is urgent (that)
It is vital (that)
It is a good idea (that)
It is a bad idea (that)

Examples:

• It is crucial that you be there before Tom arrives.
• It is important she attend the meeting.
• It is recommended that he take a gallon of water with him if he wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. 

Negative, Continuous and Passive Forms of Subjunctive

The Subjunctive can be used in negative, continuous and passive forms.

Negative Examples:

• The boss insisted that Sam not be at the meeting.
• The company asked that employees not accept personal phone calls during business hours.
• I suggest that you not take the job without renegotiating the salary.

Passive Examples:

• Jake recommended that Susan be hired immediately.
• Christine demanded that I be allowed to take part in the negotiations.
• We suggested that you be admitted to the organization.

Continuous Examples:

• It is important that you be standing there when he gets off the plane.
• It is crucial that a car be waiting for the boss when the meeting is over.
• I propose that we all be waiting in Tim's apartment when he gets home.

Should as Subjunctive

After many of the above expressions, the word "should" is sometimes used to express the idea of subjunctiveness. This form is used more frequently in British English and is most common after the verbs "suggest," "recommend" and "insist."

Examples:

• The doctor recommended that she should see a specialist about the problem.
• Professor William suggested that Wilma should study harder for the final exam.

Source: Englishpage.com 

Exercise about Subjunctive:

 http://www.englishpage.com/minitutorials/subjunctiveexercise.htm

Did you know ...?

Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression than men in the United States.

The human brain has about 100,000,000,000 (100 billion) neurons.

From all the oxygen that a human breathes, twenty percent goes to the brain.

People who ride on roller coasters have a higher chance of having a blood clot in the brain.

Once a human reaches the age of 35, he/she will start losing approximately 7,000 brain cells a day. The cells will never be replaced.

It is not possible to tickle yourself. The cerebellum, a part of the brain, warns the rest of the brain that you are about to tickle yourself. Since your brain knows this, it ignores the resulting sensation.

A women from Berlin Germany has had 3,110 gallstones taken out of her gall bladder.

In America, the most common mental illness is Anxiety Disorders.

Your brain is 80% water.

Your brain is move active and thinks more at night than during the day.

Source: http://www.funshun.com/amazing-facts/brain-human-body-facts.html

Welcome to a Paradise called Maldives Island

It's a perfect place where you can ...

explore the  most exotic spots ...

eat at an underwater restaurant surrounded by a mesmerizing view ...

go swimming under a beautiful sunny day ....

or simply tink of your "boring" life . 

10 facts about English language

1. An estimated 300-500 million people speak English as their first language.

2. English originated in England, and is a West Germanic language which developed from Old English, the language of the Anglo-Saxons.

3. English is today the third or fourth most widely distributed language as a first spoken language in the world

4. Origin of English words:

French, including Old French and early Anglo-French: 28.3%

Latin, including modern scientific and technical Latin: 28.24%

5.  The largest broadcasting companies in the world like CBS, NBC, ABC, BBC and CBC transmit in English, reaching millions and millions of people all over the world.

6. English is made a compulsory language  for most secondary school students in China and Taiwan.

7. English is written using the Latin alphabet.

8. The three-quarters of the world's mail, telexes and cables are in English.

9. English is well on the way to becoming the first genuine world language. It has been one of the official languages of the United Nations since its founding in 1945.

10. English is the medium for 80% of the information stored in the world's computers.

Source: http://www.chaimedia.com/list/337.html

The Psalms 23 : The LORD Is My Shepherd

1	The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2	He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:          he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3	He restoreth my soul:          he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4	Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,          I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5	Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:          thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6	Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:          and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Chuck Norris ....

"Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table,because the only element he understood was the element of surprise"

Articles, Determiners and Quantifiers tutorial

Source : http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/determiners/determiners.htm

You have no idea .... GOOGLE IT \ 0 /

The Use and Nonuse of Articles - A very good tutorial !

Source :  http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/grammar/useartic.html

Happy Women's day !

It is not just your beauty ...

Not only your charming ways...

Your presence somehow 

Makes my world a more special place !

Your understanding

Warmith & Affection, 

Your small thoughtful actions ...

All define the perfection of womanhood to me !

Happy Women's day !!!

You want a ride, Don't you ?

It's "just"  € 158.000. 

You wanna drive ...

or just appreciate the "scenery"  ?

It's time to eat ! Greek Style Pizza ! enjoy it \ 0 /

PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 30 minutes

YIELD 6 servings (1 piece each)

A crispy phyllo crust topped with spinach, tomatoes, artichokes and feta cheese

INGREDIENTS

1	jar (6 oz ea) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1/4	Cup + 1 1/3 Tablespoon sun-dried tomato/basil flavor crumbled feta cheese (1/3 cup = 2 oz)
1	can (14.5 oz ea) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
3	*serving PAM® Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray
8	sheet frozen phyllo dough, thawed (14x9-inch sheet)
1	pkg (10 oz ea) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 1 sheet phyllo on ungreased large cookie sheet; lightly spray with cooking spray. Repeat layering with remaining phyllo, lightly spraying each layer with cooking spray.
2. Crumble spinach over phyllo; top evenly with tomatoes, artichokes and feta cheese.
3. Bake 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Transfer pizza to large cutting board. Using a pizza cutter or large knife, cut pizza into 6 equal pieces to serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving Size:	1 piece
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin A	3906.7 iu
Iron	1.1 mg
Calories	135
Total Fat	6.1 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	7.4 mg
Carbohydrate	15.4 g
Sodium	377.9 mg
Dietary Fiber	1.8 g
Protein	4.1 g
Sugars	7.3 g
Calcium	103.5 mg

Source : http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/greek-style-pizza-recipe.htm

The old lady

A policeman stops an elderly lady on the road for speeding:

Lady: Is there a problem officer? Policeman: Madam, you were driving too fast! L: Oh, I see. P: Can I see your driver's license? L: Well, I don't have one. P: You don't!? L: Yeah, I lost it for drunk driving 3 years ago. P: I see, and can you pass me your vehicle registration papers, please? L: I can't do that. P: Why not? L: I stole this car. P: You stole it? L: Yes, and I killed the owner and cut him into pieces... P: You what? L: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see.

The officer looks at the woman and goes back to his car. He calls other police cars for help and back up. Within minutes five police cars circle the woman's car.
A senior officer slowly approaches the car:
"Ma'am, could you step out of your vehicle, please?"
The woman steps out  of her vehicle.
Lady: Is there a problem, sir?
Officer: One of my officers told me that you stole this car and murdered the owner.
L: Murderer the owner?

O: Yes could you please open the trunk of your car? The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk. O: Is this your car, ma'am? L: Yes, here are the registration papers. The officer is puzzled.

O: One of my officers says that you don't have a driver's license.
The woman opens her purse, takes the license and gives it to the officer. He examines the license. He can't understand what's happening.
O: Thank, you ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered the owner and made pieces of him.
L: I bet the liar told you that I was speeding too.

Do not complain about life... It could be worse !

Present Continuous and Simple Present for the Future

Hi guys ! Sometimes, students  feel confused about future, principally when it is used SIMPLE PRESENT and PRESENT CONTINUOUS. Here's a quick tutorial for you. I hope you appreciate it ! see you there !

1 - Present continuous for Future --> When you talk about something you have already arranged to do. Do not use Simple Present.

Ex:   What are you  doing tomorrow night ? 
         Are you going to the movies on Friday ?
         John is coming from Kansas next July. 
        Kathy and Paul are getting married next year. 


Obs 1: Do not forget to mention when the action will happen. It is usually an immediate future 
Obs 2: It is also possible to use going to with these sentences above. 

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow night ? = What are you going to do tomorrow night ? 

John is coming from kansas next July = John is going to come from Kansas next July 

2 - Simple Present with a Future meaning --> It is used to talk about time-tables, programs, etc (trasnports, movies). See examples below.

Ex:     What times does the train leave ?
           The filme begins at 9:00 pm.
           Tomorrow is Sunday.
           The bus leaves from Central Station at 8:00 am.

Now, Try to do these exercises to check what you have studied ! bye ! 

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs24.htm

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-progressive/use/exercises?use02

http://www.better-english.com/grammar/presfut.htm

http://www.better-english.com/presfut.htm

Parts of clothing video - 1st level

Watch it ! it's really good ! bye. 

The Simple Past Tense video - 4th level (Review)

Hey dudes ! check this video out and have fun ! c u ! 

Parts of the House Video - 1st level

Esse é muito bom para conhecer mais sobre "parts of the house" ! bye

Parts of the body Video - 1st level

Olá pessoal, dê uma olhada neste vídeo ! see you soon ! 

Giving Directions video - 4th level

Hi guys, Watch this nice video about directions ! c ya. 

Gerunds and Infinitives Video 7th level

Hey class ! This video is really nice about gerund an infinitives. Enjoy it ! 

Simple Past X Present Perfect Exercise - 5th level

Hi buddies ! try on the exercises below. c u  \0/ 

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/simple_past_present_perfect.htm

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/exercises?ex07

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/tests?test1

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/tests?test2

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-preper/tests?test3