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5 consejos que te ayudan con la ortografía en Inglés

Today we offer you five tips to improve grammar

Aprender Jugando

Aprender Jugando. ¿Qué mejor que aprender a sumar haciéndolo con fresas, con hamburguesas...?

Es sólo un ejemplo, en Aula Global, sobretodo en los niveles de los más peques, apostamos por métodos divertidos e interactivos para que aprendan haciendo lo que más les gusta, jugar!

Mira aquí

Titulaciones Internacional en Inglés

Últimos días antes de que empiecen las clases para adultos para obtener Titulaciones Internacionales en Ingles como el B1, B2, PET...

No desaproveches esta oportunidad para ampliar y darle a tu Formación un valor añadido muy valorado a nivel Profesional.

Empezamos en Diciembre, en horario de mañana o tarde, nos adaptamos a tí. ¿Te atreves?

Aula Global Centro de Idiomas

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699 88 1530

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Ejercicios repaso de gramática. 1º y 2º Bachillerato

Aquí teneis ejercicios para practicar condicionales, pasiva y los conectores. Ánimo.

 

 

A. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentence (conditionals).

a) The runner twisted his ankle because he fell.

If.............................................................................................................................

b) Diana is always late for work because she wakes up late.

If.............................................................................................................................

c) We didn´t buy the house we wanted because it was too far from the city.

 

We would...............................................................................................................

 

d) Brenda doesn´t pass her driving because she´s always so nervous.

 

If.............................................................................................................................

 

e) We didn´t move to Paris last year and so I didn´t learn French.

 

If.............................................................................................................................

 

 

B.Passive. Write the question form of the following sentences.

 

a) English is widely spoken in this country.

..................................................................................................

b) Food is being eaten right now in this class.

..................................................................................................

c) A woman will be elected president in our next elections.

..................................................................................................

d) The three houses have been painted this week.

..................................................................................................

C.Write sentences

a),b),c),d) in the active voice.

a)....................................................................................................

b)....................................................................................................

c)....................................................................................................

d)...................................................................................................

D. Connectors. Choose the correct answer.

 

a) .........................being over 70 years old, she leads a very active life.

Although           In spite of             Even though

 

b) This is a wonderful museum for children. .................................having wonderful exhibits, they allow the children to touch everything.

 

On the contrary          Whereas        Besides

c) Spain exports olives and wine................................cars.

 

in addition            as well           as such as

d) .........................Mary, no one from our class turned up at the meeting. 

Moreover      Whereas        Apart from

e) We read all the reports............................we could decide what to do.
in order to       because of        so that
f) I won´t forgive you ...............................your apology.
in spite of    nevertheless   however

Calidad y Seguimiento

Aula Global proporciona a los padres o tutores de nuestros alumnos un seguimiento individualizado y personal mediante una comunicación regular fluída y contínua; o puntual en caso de incidencia concreta.

Mensualmente, el Centro de Enseñanza e Idiomas, emite vía correo electrónico un boletín de CONTROL y EVOLUCIÓN del alumno.

Pretendemos, a través de estas dos acciones, implantar un sistema de CALIDAD y SEGUIMIENTO eficaz en el rendimiento del alumno y, a la vez, detectar en tiempo real las necesidades y fortalezas del mismo con el fín de incidir en los aspectos a mejorar.

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En Lorca también innovamos en Educación

Somos un Centro de Enseñanza e Idiomas diferente.

Apostamos por las TIC y la Innovación como valor añadido en la formación del alumno.

Con 'The Little Club' tus peques aprenderán Inglés jugando.

¿Quiéres saber dónde, cómo y porqué?

¿Qué es innovación educativa?

El profesor Ángel Fidalgo reflexiona en su blog sobre innovación educativa, llegando a la conclusión que este concepto se podría definir como la “novedad introducida en el proceso formativo que permite reducir el tiempo empleado por un alumno en aprobar una asignatura, a la vez que adquiere conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades a través de un paradigma basado en el aprendizaje, utilizando tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones”

Este es el artículo completo
Cualquier innovación introduce novedades que provocan cambios; esos cambios pueden ser drásticos (se deja de hacer las cosas como se hacían antes para hacerlas de otra forma) o progresivos (se hacen de forma parecida pero introduciendo alguna novedad); en cualquier caso el cambio siempre mejora lo cambiado; es decir, la innovación sirve para mejorar algo.
La mejora puede ser reducir el esfuerzo; reducir el coste; aumentar la rapidez en obtener resultados; aumentar la calidad, satisfacer nuevas demandas, etc.  Para que estas innovaciones tengan éxito el coste de introducirlas debe ser asequible para los usuarios de dichas innovaciones.
Los cambios drásticos suelen llevar asociado un alto coste y únicamente se incorporan en situaciones límite o estratégicas; sin embargo los cambios progresivos suelen llevar asociado un bajo coste y son perfectamente asumibles.
Una forma de incorporar novedades que produzcan cambios progresivos consiste en incorporar nuevas tecnologías que han demostrado éxito en otros campos; en este sentido utilizar tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC) en distintos productos y servicios produce cambios que consideramos innovación, ya que mejoran el producto y el servicio y lo adaptan a nuevas demandas.
Llevando todo esto al proceso educativo y descartando que en un corto espacio de tiempo se produzca un cambio drástico; la innovación educativa introduciría novedades que mejorarían el proceso formativo; pero siempre con un coste asequible; la incorporación de las TIC podría producir esa innovación educativa.Actualmente, desde el punto de vista social, el éxito de un proceso formativo para un alumno (y sus padres) es aprobar la asignatura, a más nota más éxito.
Por tanto, la innovación debe permitir obtener la misma nota que se obtenía sin innovación pero empleando menos esfuerzo; o bien dedicando el mismo esfuerzo pero obteniendo más nota.Desde el punto de vista del profesor, la nota refleja la adquisición de conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades de un alumno; por tanto la innovación para un profesor consistiría en que el alumno adquiriera conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades relacionados con la asignatura que imparte; y si además consigue que el alumno crea que es útil sería el éxito supremo.

Según parece, para conseguir todo eso hay un método que lo puede obtener denominado paradigma centrado en el aprendizaje (organización de los recursos pensando en el proceso de aprendizaje del alumno).
Bueno, pues ya tenemos la definición de innovación educativa (utilizando TIC): “novedad introducida en el proceso formativo que permite reducir el tiempo empleado por un alumno en aprobar una asignatura, a la vez que adquiere conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades a través de un paradigma basado en el aprendizaje, utilizando tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones”.  Ahora sólo queda ponerla en práctica ¿conseguiré innovar?

Ángel Fidalgo
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Centro de Idiomas

En el Centro de Idiomas de Aula Global contamos con profesores nativos con cualificación certificada para impartir:

• Inglés

• Francés

• Alemán

• Chino

 El Inglés siempre ha sido la lengua de los negocios, pero saber Chino se considera la forma de diferenciarse de tu competidor y darle a tu negocio o empresa ese valor añadido que te destaque en tu mercado.
http://www.gestion.org/formativa/idiomas/aprender-chino-importante-para-los-negocios/

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Ejercicios gramática inglés. Refuerzo cursos Bachillerato.

REINFORCEMENT FOR GRAMMAR EXAMS

BACHILLERATO

1st and 2nd Course.

1.- Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (passive or active):

a)      Ghosts ……. …………….. (often / see) in that house.

b)      That haunted house …………….…….. (attract) many visitors every year.

c)      Borley Rectory ………….………… (destroy) in 1939.

d)      Borley Rectory ……………….……… (consider) Britain’s most haunted house for years.

e)      People didn’t know that at that moment they ………………………… (trick) by the owners of the house.

f)       In the last few years, the environment ……………………………… (harm) by tourism.

g)      He ………….……………….. (just / offer) a new job and I think he will like it.

h)      To this day, no explanation …………….……………. (find) for the mistery of Borley Rectory.

i)        As they sat in the room, objects in the room above …………………………………… (move).

j)        Borley Rectory ………………………………….….. (investigate) many times before it burnt down.

k)      Two weeks have passed since our car ………………………… (steal).  It is unlikely that it will ever be found.

l)        The children ……………………………… (examine) by the doctor tomorrow.

m)    Yesterday we ……………………………… (ask) not to discuss the evidence.

n)      I ………………………………… (finish) my work by tomorrow morning.

o)      If you don’t bother Ronald, he ……………………. (not bother) you.

p)      Grace ………………… (take) out her umbrella after the rain had already started.

Ý              2.- Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (they are all active):

a)      Don’t call me before 9,00. I ……….……….. (study) from 7,00 to 9,00.

b)      I …………………….. (never / meet) a rock star in person, but I hope I will one day.

c)      By the time I got to the chatroom, Kim ……… ………. (already / leave).

d)     By the time the waiter brings our pizza, I ……… ……….. (drink) my coke.

e)      Sarah would have competed in the tennis match if she …………………….. (not hurt) herself.

f)       Will he get the job if he …..… (wear) an earring to the interview?

g)      We won’t come unless it ………. (stop) raining.

h)      You wouldn’t laugh if the same thing …………... (happen) to you.

i)        I won’t leave without you unless you ……… (be) too late.

j)        Things ..............………… (work) out much better if Rolf hadn’t asked me to take his bag.

k)      At the moment, we …. …………….. (stand) on the site of an old castle.

l)        The computer ………… (break) down while I was reading the e-mail you sent me.

m)    By this time tomorrow, he …….…………… (take) his oral examination.

n)      Angela felt much better after she ……………… (discuss) the problem with Susan.

3.- Complete the answers to the following questions:

a.- Amy is in hospital, isn’t she? b.- Is Melanie married? c.- Do you see Sarah very often? d.- Do you watch TV a lot? e.- You know Amy, don’t you? f.- Does Antonio live in California? g.- You look really dirty!! h.- Who is she? i.- Would you like to visit Kabul? j.- Are you waiting for anyone?

Yes, she ....................................... since last Saturday. Yes, she ................................. in Boston 5 months ago. No, nobody .............................. her since last Sunday. No, I .............................................. TV for a long time. Yes, we ............ each other since we were at school. Yes, he ............................ to Los Angeles in April 1995. I Know. I .....…........................ the kitchen all evening. I’m afraid I .......... never ............. her before this party. Yes, I ........................................ to go there all my life. Yes, I .......................................... for the last half hour.

    4.- Write a sentence for what you would say in the following situations. Use a modal + perfect infinitive in each sentence.

a.- You went to the dentist and he said that your teeth were in a terrible condition.

·         .............................................................................

b.- Rob promised to arrive on time but he is already late. What do you think has happened?

·         .............................................................................

c.- You land at the airport, but your suitcase hasn’t arrived. In your opinion, what has happened?

·         .............................................................................

d.- I can’t find my umbrella. Have you seen it?

·         No, I havent.  But ............................................................

e.- I wonder why Sara hasn’t replied to my e-mail. Do you know why?

·         I’m sure she ........................................................ .........

             5.- Complete the sentences with one of these VERBS in the box + a preposition:

a.- Quiet! I’m trying to ................................. my studies because I’ve got an exam. b.- This moped doesn’t ........................................ me. I’ve never seen it before. c.- I don’t ..................................... your point of view. My opinion is very different. d.- Steve finally .......................................... his destination. He wasn’t late. e.- Saddam can’t really ...................................... American soldiers. They’ll find him. f.- I was terrified. I almost ....................................... fright.

AGREE CONCENTRATE ARRIVED HIDE BELONG DIED

Ý              6.- Read the situation and complete the sentences using be/get used to in the right way:

a.- Some friends of yours have just moved to a flat on a busy street. It is very noisy.

·         They’ll have to ..........................................................

b.- Sue moved from a big house to a much smaller one. She found it strange at first, but after a few weeks...

·         She got ..................................................................

c.- Jack once went to the Middle East. It was very difficult for him at first because of the heat.

·         He wasn’t ................................................................

   7.- Complete the sentences with the right infinitive: simple, continuous or perfect.

a.- “Where’s Bob now?” “I don’t know. He might ................................... lunch at this moment.”

b.- I have lost one of my new globes. I must ....................................... it somewhere.

c.- I’m so angry with him. He should  .................. ................ me last week. I needed that money.

d.- Look! Jack is putting on his hat and coat. He must .............................. out.

e.- The garden is all wet. It may  .......................................... in the night.

f.- “Where’s Sue now?” “I don’t know. She may.................................... on the phone right now.”

g.- I left my bike outside the house last night and this morning it isn’t there any more. Somebody must ................................................................ it.

h.- “How are the builders getting on?” “They could  ........................................ by now. I’ll go and see.”

i.- If my parents hadn’t been so poor, I would ................................................. to university.

j.- Jane walked past me without speaking. She can’t ............................................... me. I’m sure.

i.- “We got lost in those mountains.” “You fools – you should ........................................ a map.”

k.- There is a man walking behind us. He has been walking behind us for the last 20 minutes. He must .............................................................. us.

l.- They haven’t lived here for long. They can’t ................................................ many people.

m.- “Why are those people waiting in the street?” “I don’t know. They may ................................... for a bus.”

n.- This road is in very bad conditions. It should ............................................. a long time ago.

             8.- Complete the gaps with a MODAL VERB + the right form of the verb in brackets:

a.- I don’t understand why you didn’t help her. You ................................ (offer) some help.

b.- The lights are out. I’m afraid that everyone .......................................... (leave).

c.- There ................................. (be) a storm tonight. Do you want to stay home?

d.- By the time next year comes around, I ..................................... (spread) my wings.

e.- He crossed the road without looking. He ................................................ (kill).

f.- I ................................................ (not take) my mother with me to see “Dancing with Vampires” because she has been suffering terrible nightmares since then.

g.- Nancy’s party is tonight. ............. I ................ (pick) you up on my way there?

h.- I haven’t received his e-mail yet. He .............................................. (not send) it yet.

i.- If we had left early enough, we ..................................... (not miss) the flight.

j.- Benny looks great. He ............................................. (lose) a lot of weight since the last time I saw him.

            9.- Change the following sentences into the PASSIVE VOICE:

a.- Why did the French government forbid Islamic headscarves from schools?

·         ....................................................................................?

b.- Most French people support that prohibition but it is irritating most Islamic communities. (2 verbs)

·         That prohibition  ............................ but ..................................

c.- No one can force a woman to wear any religious symbol which most people consider a sign of oppression. (2 verbs)

·         A woman ....................................which...................................

d.- Someone has to find out the reasons for Diana’s death before this issue causes more problems to Prince Charles. (2 verbs)

·         .............................................. before ..............................

e.- Noone could imagine that Diana’s death was going to shake the grounds of the British monarchy so alarmingly.

·         Noone could imagine that ...............................................so alarmingly.

             10.- Join the following ideas using a RELATIVE PRONOUN.

a.- Rafael Nadal had never won any Davis Cup match before. Rafael Nadal’s performance in Brno was excellent.

·         ......................................................................................

b.- Al Qaeda would like to start a civil war in Iraq. The CIA has linked Al Qaeda with the problems in Iraq.

·         ......................................................................................

c.- An old woman was killed in Jerusalem by a terrorist. The police are now searching for that man.

·         An old woman .........................................................................

d.- Pantani was found dead in Rimini. Pantani won the Tour de France in 1998.

·         ......................................................................................

e.- Iraq has caused too many problems to Aznar. It will be difficult to reach democracy there.

·         Iraq .................................................................................

f.- Hurricane Katrina destroyed Louisiana. Nobody could prevent that hurricane.

·         Hurricane Katrina  ...................................................................

g.- President Zapatero has decided to bring our troops back from a country. Nobody seems to be safe there.

·         President Zapatero has decided to ....................................................

11.- Complete each situation with a 2^nd or 3^rd conditional as necessary:

a.- Some Israelis are thinking of leaving their houses in Gaza because their government doesn’t protect them.

·         If .........................................., ........................................

b.- Thailand didn't take strong measures in time and the bird flu has killed a few people.

·         If strong measures ..............................., ...................................

c.- Awareness of the dangers of smoking is increasing because the government is conducting good campaigns.

·         ......................................... if ..........................................

d.- Last year, lots of women were killed by their husbands because our laws weren’t strong enough.

·         Last year, ........................................... if .............................

e.- Most Chinese people don’t know enough about AIDS since no one pays attention to AIDS education.

·         ............................................ if more attention ........................

f.- Israeli airplanes destroyed a Palestinian village and they killed four children.

·         If that village .........................., these children ............................

            12.- Rewrite the following sentences using REPORTED SPEECH:

a.- "It isn’t the first time that the bird flu is striking our country so strongly,”  Chinese doctors said.

·         ..........................................................................................

b.- "Why did the Columbia break apart if nobody noticed anything strange?” Everyone wondered. 

·          .........................................................................................

c.- "Is the United Nations an old-fashioned organisation which needs to be redefined?” People wanted to know. 

·          .........................................................................................

d.- "Don’t attack Iran just because you think you’re superior to anyone!" President Bush was told.

·         ..........................................................................................

e.- "You must study English if you want to be invited to the White House." Bill Clinton told Zapatero.

·         ..........................................................................................

f.- "Don’t travel to Mexico because you can have problems with hurricanes!” The tourists were told.

·         ..........................................................................................

             13.- Complete each sentence with an ING or a TO infinitive of one of the verbs in the box:

DRINK · ARRIVE · SEE · DO · TELL · KILL · WORK · TAKE · MISS · KNOW

a.- Esther Cañadas avoided ........................ Mark again after Hola! published her photos with Coronado.

b.- Why don't you stop ...................... so much alcohol?

c.- There was a lot of work left, but eventually they managed .................... everything.

d.- The President is over 70 and he's got to retire but he feels great and  he'd like to carry on ........................ .

e.- Hurry up! I don't want to risk ................ my flight to Madrid.

f.- Antonio persuaded Melanie not .................... any more sleeping pills when he found out her situation.

g.- The terrorist denied ......................... that poor man.

h.- He threatened ........................ the truth in case they didn't give him the money he had asked for.

i.- Mark van der Loo pretended not .................. that her wife had an affair with another man.

i.- I wonder where Cameron is. She promised not ..................... late. I'm a bit worried about her.

              14.- Complete the gaps with the right form of the verbs in brackets (active or passive):

·         a.- Your house  .................................................... (not bomb) by Palestinians if you had left Gaza earlier this year.

·         b.- A schoolbus ............... just ........................................ (attack) by Palestinian activists.

·         c.- We missed the beginning of the movie. We .................................................. (not be) late if you ............................................. (not spend) so much time speaking on the phone.

·         d.- “............................................................................ (your family /ever / suffer) a terrorist attack?” “No, never.”

·         f.- Israel has built lots of settlements in Gaza. These settlements are now a problem for the negotiation with the Palestinian government. I wish those settlements .......................................................... (build) by  previous Jewish govenrments.

             15.- Follow the instructions you're given in each situation:

a.- Give a question for the underlined words: A thief broke into our house last night.

·         ........................................................................................

b.- Join the following sentences with a linker (Do not use AND or BUT) Make any changes if necessary:  Musicians weren’t very happy with Napster. Musicians weren’t making any money with that website.

·         ........................................................................................

c.- Complete the sentence in a proper way: 

·         My parents won’t believe me unless .....................................................

d.- Give a question for the underlined words: Bin Laden has been threatening America for over a decade.

·         ........................................................................................

e.- Turn this sentence into the ACTIVE VOICE:  Thousands of Kurdish people weren’t respected by Saddam’s regime.

·         .......................................................................................

f.- Give a question for the underlined words: Martine lost her credit card in New York.

·         ........................................................................................

g.- Turn this sentence into DIRECT SPEECH:  Vittorio asked his parents why they had always spoiled him if he wasn’t a lazy boy.

·         ........................................................................................

h.- Join the following sentences with a linker (Do not use AND or BUT) Make any changes if necessary: 

Vittorio says that living with his parents suits him. Vittorio would like to have more privacy.

·         ........................................................................................

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 Remember that a perfect infinitive is have + participle