1 BACH. IT IS "MODAL VERBS" TIME

WE will be revising modal verbs the next two weeks. Start having a look at videos about the grammar of these verbs. 

This is basic and the explanation is in Spanish.

And this is in English. There are lots of them online if you want to compare.

THE BIG CHALLENGE TO PLAY AND LEARN

Remember you can practise for your exams using  the big challenge website. Look for it in USEFUL LINKS. On the right hand side.

She is determined to be a vegetarian

BEFORE WATCHING

How do you think this sweet girl will express her ideas ? 

1, I don't want ..............them everyday
a) eat              b) to eat       c) eating

2. I won't miss ................chicken and meat.
a) to eat      b) eating    c) eat

3. They don't really like ............... cooked in the oven.
a) to be         b) be           c)  being

AFTER WATCHING 

4. I won't eat that either /ˈiːðər/ 

Do you understand what she means? 

Do you know a different pronunctiation of the underlined word?

5. So what is the cute little girl going to eat? 

English Grammar - Using Future Verb Forms

Have a look at this video to revise the forms and uses of the different verbs we can use to talk about the future. You can find more videos on the label FUTURE TENSES IN MY BLOG.

Past simple and Past continuous 3º ESO

SORRY FOR  the delay. Hope you still have time to have a look, otherwise we will do it tomorrow.

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es/quick-grammar/past-continuous-and-past-simple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAbttZ9JQEY

Grammar. Conditional sentences

I just love this webpage. Thank you British council for helping my students to understand and work with grammar!!!

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/grammar-videos/conditionals

Future Tenses:

 After watching  this video and reading the grammar tips you won't confuse the future forms again
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/grammar-videos/future-forms

Present Perfect versus Simple Past

Problems to understand the differences between these two tenses and use them properly?

Come on! It is not that difficult. Have a look at the poster and start practising!

INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS

INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS    

3 basic verb forms:        V-ING.   Gerund or Present Participle.

TO-INF. Infinitive  ( with "to" )

INF.       Infinitive ( without "to" )

USES OF THE GERUND: (V-ING)

1.- The gerund is used as a noun:

         Smoking is bad for your health.                                                                      

         Her hobby is painting.

2.- It´s used  after prepositions:

          Touch your toes without bending your knees.

           After swimming I felt cold.

           He is thinking of NOT going abroad.

3.- After verbs such as:

LIKE, DISLIKE, HATE, LOVE, ENJOY   PRACTISE, MISS

MIND, AVOID, ADMIT, SUGGEST

4.-  After certain idiomatic expressions:  

CAN´T HELP (non poder evitar)

CAN´T STAND (non poder soportar, aturar)

CAN´T BEAR (non poder soportar)

FEEL LIKE (apetecer)

GO +ing (para actividades de recreo): Go hiking/ dancing.

IT´S ( NOT ) WORTH sightseeing ( non merecer a pena)

LOOK FORWARD TO (desexar)

PREFER+gerund TO+gerund (preferir__________ a __________)

NEED (en sentido pasivo): Your car needs cleaning.

                       It´s no worth wasting your time.

                        I´ m looking forward to hearing from you.

                       I prefer going out to staying here.

USES OF TO-INFINITIVE

1.- Infinitive of purpose.

      Why did you go out? To post a letter.

      We shouted to warn them of the danger.

   

2.- Verbs with to-infinitive.

AGREE             MANAGE          HOPE             AFFORD

DECIDE            LEARN             OFFER

PROMISE          SEEM              WANT

    I hope to pass my exams.

    We decided not to go to Paris.

3.-  Verb +( Complement ) + TO-INF.

WANT              HELP                 INVITE                   WOULD LIKE

ASK                 TELL                  WARN                   WOULD PREFER

ADVISE            EXPECT            REMIND                ENCOURAGE

         She wanted to stay instead of going.

         She wanted me to stay.

4.- TO-INF with some constructions.

   

    4.1.- Pronoun/noun + to-infinitive:

            We have some homework / something to do.

   

    4.2.- Too + adjective + to-infinitive:

            This is too hot to drink.

       

    4.3.- Enough + noun + to-infinitive:

            There is enough water for everybody to drink.

   

     4.4.- Adjective/adverb + enough + to-infinitive.

             This boy is old enough to watch this film.

5.- Verbs followed by a gerund or infinitive.

     

USES OF THE BARE INFINITIVE (INFINITIVE WITHOUT TO).

1.- Modal verbs (except : have to / ought to / need)

2,. MAKE: They made me pay.

3.- LET: Let me go!

4.- WOULD RATHER:I would rather go than stay. (prefer)

5.- HAD BETTER: you had better study English .(advise).

Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
 1. Mary enjoys ___________________ to music. (listen)
2. I don’t mind ___________________ the washing up. (do)
3. Irregular verbs are not easy ___________________ . (remember)
4. Mathew is really good at ___________________ . (cook)
5. She waited ___________________ a movie ticket. (buy)
6. The doctor encouraged his patients ___________________ healthy food. (eat)
7. My flat is easy ___________________ . (find)
8. She is interested in ___________________ a doctor. (become)
9. He is saving money ___________________ a new car. (buy)
 10. When I met her I couldn’t help ___________________ her. (hug)
11. My favorite hobby is ___________________ . (cook)
12. My father helped me ___________________ my homework. (do)
 13. I’m sick of ___________________ hamburgers every day. (eat)
14. It is important ___________________ the net for more information. (surf)
 15. She advised me ___________________ a doctor as soon as possible. (see)
16. I don’t feel like ___________________ English today. (study)
17. Isabel got Mike ___________________ her car (wash)
18. ___________________ sport every day is good for your health. (do)
19. At last they decided ___________________ the apartment. (rent)
20. I pretended ___________________ asleep. (be)
 21. Sheila stopped ___________________ hello to her friends. (say)
22. It’s no use ___________________ over spilt milk. (cry)
23. The following questions are easy ___________________ . (answer)
24. She told us where ___________________ the necessary material. (find)
 25. Would you mind ___________________ this letter for me? (post)
26. They suggested ___________________ by bus. (travel)
 27. We plan ___________________ to Europe this summer(go)
 28. It was hard for her ___________________ smoking. (quit)
 29. We were all happy about ___________________ the New Year in Vienna. (celebrate)
30. It seems difficult ___________________ everything about the topic. (know)
31. Just avoid ___________________ unnecessary mistakes. (make)
32. Can you imagine ___________________ my car before we leave? (finish)
33. We are used ___________________ up early in the morning. (get)
34. She enjoys ___________________ . (paint)
35. I forgot ___________________ the door when I left. (lock)
 36. I regret ___________________ you that your application was rejected. (inform)
37. We intend ___________________ you next spring. (visit)
 38. I decided ___________________ more often. (exercise)
 39. Mary keeps ___________________ about her problems. (talk)
 40. Ireland doesn’t allow ___________________ in bars. (smoke)
 41. Nancy seemed ___________________ disappointed. (be)
42. I can’t bear ___________________ so much responsibility. (have)
43. She is fond of ___________________ picnics. (have)
44. She promised ___________________ smoking. (stop)
 45. They urge their citizens ___________________ more waste. (recycle)
46. John is thinking about ___________________ abroad. (study)
47. She considered ___________________ to New York. (move)
48. The aquarium needs ___________________ . (clean)
49. Tom agrees ___________________ me. (help)
50. She warned him ___________________ late. (not be)