Odd Jobs

How would you like to change your current line of work for some of these ODD JOBS?

What is the oddest job you have ever done?

In your opinion, which of the pictures in the above article is the strangest?

In your opinion, which of the pictures in the above article is the strangest?



Now check out the video WHEN I GROW UP and answer the following questions:

What is the message of the video?
Which jobs did the girl consider doing?
How did her classmates react to her final decision?

Can you identify with this girl?
When you were young, how did you decide what line of work you wanted to pursue?
Are you currenlty doing the job you thought you would be doing when you were younger?

Pronunciation: Back to Basics

Sometimes we just have to go back to the basics. It may seem silly, but the song and action based Jolly Phonics methodology really works! So don´t be embarrassed, put yourself out there and karaoke your way to better pronunciation.

Jolly Phonics is especially helpful with those annoying diphthongs. Pay special attention to the differences between "ai", "ee", "ie", "oa". Sometimes these sounds prove to be tricky no matter how long you´ve been studying English.

It´s all about the benjamins baby

In this short video from the New York Times, real estate agents talk about some of the most luxurious places to live in the Big Apple. Check out Buildings for Billionaires to see how some of the world´s wealthiest are spending their money.

Vocabulary Preview:

• real estate agent
• bids
• high rise
• stories
• pent house
• perks
• high-end
• amenities
• encore

Listening Comprehension:

• What are some of the perks that the Buildings for Billionaires offer?
• What are some of the prices per square foot mentioned in the video?
• In your opinion, do you think these homes are a waste of money?
• If you were a billionaire, would you spend your money on one of these homes? Why/why not?
• What are some of the perks you would like to have in your building if you were a billionaire? 
• What else would you spend your money on?

I love Lucy!

I love Lucy: English Pronunciation

I love Lucy! Is a classic American comedy. In the 1950´s, when it was on air, it was also groundbreaking. It tackled modern and even taboo topics such as interracial marriage and gender issues.  It was hugely successful in it´s day and continues to make audiences around the world split their pants with laughter. Check out this clip where Lucy makes fun of Rikki´s English Pronunciation:

I love Lucy!

Vocabulary: 

to be pooped
sloppy
stab in the dark
to get out of
pick on (someone)

 Comprehension Questions:

• Why are Rikki and Lucy having communication problems? What are they arguing about?
• What differences can we see between the domestic life of Lucy and Rikki compared to current T.V. shows about families? 
• What reasons does Rikki give for his difficulties in pronouncing the language? Do you agree?
• Name five words that Rikki pronounces incorrectly.
• What tongue twister does Lucy recite?

Practicing the Past Simple and Using Comparatives. 

Check out this video of a Coke add that compares our lifestyles to those of our grandparents.

1. What is the message of this advertisement? Do you agree?
2. Do you believe that our grandparents ate better than we do? Why/why not?
3. Do you think that they led a more active and healthy lifestyle? Why/why not?
4. With a partner, discuss the differences between you and your grandparents´ lifestyles. Make a list comparing the two lifestyles.