SONG: SECRETS, by One Republic

Complete the crossword puzzle. Then use the words to complete the song.

I need another story… something to get off my chest.
My life gets kind of boring… need something that I can confess.

Till all my _____________ are stained red… from all the truth that I've said.
Come by it honestly I swear… thought you saw me wink, no, I've been on the brink, so

Tell me what you want to hear… something that were like those _____________

I'm sick of all the _____________... so I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time… don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line… I'm Gonna give all my secrets away

My God, amazing how we got this _____________... it's like were chasing all those _____________
Who's driving shiny big black cars

And everyday I see the _____________... all the problems we could solve
And when a situation _____________... just write it into an album
Singing straight to cold?... I don't really like my flow, no, so.

Tell me what you want to hear… something that were like those _____________

I'm sick of all the _____________... so I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time… don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line… I'm Gonna give all my secrets away

Got no reason… Got no shame
Got no family… I can blame

Just don't let me disappear… I’m a tell you everything

A question of personality.

Listen to the people answer the questions, and then answer them about yourself in the comments below.

The questions:
1) Some people are always thinking of new ways of doing things. How true is that for you?
2) Do you think you're very conscientious?
3) Some people feel anxious or upset more easily than others. Would you say you're easily upset or sensitive?


Vocabulary:

• conscientious: careful to do things right, hard-working.
• upset: unhappy or worried.

I'm looking forward to reading your answers!

Thanks for reading

SONG: HERE I GO AGAIN, by Whitesnake

First, complete this crossword puzzle.

Now use the words from the crossword puzzle to complete the song. Watch the video to check.

I don't know where I'm goin
but I sure know where I've ______
hanging on the promises in songs of ________.
An' I've _______up my mind, I ain't wasting no more time
but here I go again, here I go again.

Tho' I keep searching for an answer
I never seem to find what I'm looking for.
Oh Lord, I pray you give me _______ to carry on
'cos I know what it means to walk along the _______street of dreams.

_______ I go again on my own
goin' down the only road I've ever _______.
Like a drifter I was born to walk alone.
An' I've made up my ______, I ain't wasting no more time.

Just another _______ in need of rescue
waiting on love's sweet charity
an' I'm _______ hold on for the rest of my days
'cos I know what it means to walk along the lonely street of dreams.

_______ I go again on my own
goin' down the only road I've ever _______.
Like a drifter I was born to walk alone.
An' I've made up my ______, I ain't wasting no more time.
but here I go again, here I go again, here I go again, here I go.

TEST YOUR PREPOSITIONS 1

Today we have played #prepositions. Check your result, or take the test.

SONG: READ MY MIND, by The Killers

Watch the video and fill in the gaps below.

TEST YOUR VOCABULARY 1

Here are all the questions to the Twitter game #VocQuiz. If you did't play the game on Twitter, you can play it here and now!

Would you like to write examples using the words in the Quiz? Leave your sentences in the comments!

The best way to learn

Many students and people in general often ask me this question: "What is the best way to learn English?". And the answer to this question is that there is no ONE single way of learning. We are all different and unique, and so, each person has their own way of learning (not only a language, but learning in general).The key, then, is to discover which is your learning style.

There is a theory proposed by Howard Gardner (psychologist and thinker) in 1983 called The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which suggests that there are at least 8 types of intelligence (based on sensory modalities, cognitive abilities, etc.). This theory is important because it helps identify how you learn better.

The seven intelligences according to Gardner's theory are:

• Visual-spatial: this means you are good at visualizing with your mind's eye, appreciating the location of things. When you are learning you like organizing things in charts, diagrams, you use pictures, you like colours.
• Linguistic: this is associated with words. You are good with words, written or spoken. When learning, you like speaking what you are reading, telling stories, asking questions.
• Logical-Mathematical: this means you are good at understanding complex problems. You like formulas to apply to what you are learning. You understand and use symbols and outlines.
• Bodily-kinesthetic: this means you have control over your body, your movements. You remember things if you do something about them, e.g. play a game, dance, act.
• Musical: you are sensitive to sounds, rhythm, music in general. In general, you tend to associate what you are learning to what you are listening to, you create rhythmic patterns or songs.
• Intrapersonal: you are the introspective and self-reflective type. You like studying on your own, reflecting on what you have learned, and you tend to connect what you are studying to what you already know.
• Interpersonal: this has to do with interaction. You like working in groups, role-playing, giving and receiving feedback.
• Naturalistic: this means you understand and relate well with your surroundings. You care about living things (animals, plants). You can learn better by recording data, observing, writing about experiences.

To know what your learning style is, click here.

To read more about Multiple Intelligences, click here.

The good news is: we all have ALL SEVEN types of intelligence. Of course, one type is always more salient, according to our tastes, interests, etc. But the different types are not exclusive, they interact and we can profit from them. So, now you know: take the MI test and start developing your learning style!!!

MOVIE TRAILER: "Mr. Popper's Penguins"

The movie "Mr. Popper's Penguins" is an adaptation of the children's book of the same name. According to many, the adaptation is not very good; but for the time being, enjoy watching the trailer and try the exercise below.

The Tower of Babel in Buenos Aires

Listen to this report from the BBC Learning English Service. Fill in the gaps:

SONG: FROZEN, by Madonna

Listen to the song and fill in the blanks.

After listening: Identify two (2) conditional sentences in the song. Can you write two examples of your own in the comments?

Thanks for participating!

A brief introduction

Hello, and welcome to my blog!

First of all, I'd like to introduce myself. My name's Verónica, I was born and live in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, and I've loved the English language since I can remember. I decided to become a teacher of English at an early age, and I've been teaching this wonderful language for 17 years now.

I am a graduate teacher from Lenguas Vivas, and I'm currently doing a post-graduate course in English language and culture at UTN (Universidad Tecnológica Nacional).

As for my teaching experience, I've taught mainly in the private sector and in-company; nowadays I'm teaching in my own language school, and my students are children, teens and adults, who (like yourself) want to learn for work, studies or pleasure.

The aim of this blog is to provide you with useful and interesting information about English, as well as resources and activities to practice. Hope you enjoy it, and thanks for visiting!

Vero