December test. Some suggested translations
Thème test December 2008. Suggested translations
1 I turned round and saw Christa running to catch me up.
2 She held on to Frémincourt.. He helped her steady herself.
3 I blew my mother a kiss through the wall of my room, and slid down to the ground.
4 he claims to be campaigning for what he calls freedom.
5 There are some things you should never allow yourself to say, no matter how furious you are.
6 Busard’s parents provided him with board and lodging for 500 francs a day.
7 We stood squashed together close to the doors.
8 Doesn’t sound like a respectable couple.
9 We managed like a couple of beavers, did everything ourselves, we did.
10 He hadn’t seen any sign of civilians when he had crossed through the town
Links and comments for university students of English, and of British Studies and British history. Study links connected with my classes, and general links on current affairs etc. There are sometimes indications as to what group might be particularly interested (L2 for Licence 2nd year, for example)
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Monday, December 29, 2008
L2 phonetics. Corrigé for December test
Phonetics test corrigé December 2008
LOCK
(voiced) lateral alveolar stop
(mid-) open back lax vowel with slightly rounded lips
unvoiced velar stop
BATCH
Voiced bilabial stop
Open front lax vowel with spread lips
Unvoiced post-alveolar affricate
SINGING
Unvoiced alveolar fricative
Mid-close (central-) front lax vowel with spread lips
Velar nasal stop
Mid-close (central-) front lax vowel with spread lips
Velar nasal stop
LOCK
(voiced) lateral alveolar stop
(mid-) open back lax vowel with slightly rounded lips
unvoiced velar stop
BATCH
Voiced bilabial stop
Open front lax vowel with spread lips
Unvoiced post-alveolar affricate
SINGING
Unvoiced alveolar fricative
Mid-close (central-) front lax vowel with spread lips
Velar nasal stop
Mid-close (central-) front lax vowel with spread lips
Velar nasal stop
All students - pronunciation dictionary online
singing - Pronunciation from www.howjsay.com
Not sure how to pronounce a word? On this site you can type in an English word and hear it pronounced.
Not sure how to pronounce a word? On this site you can type in an English word and hear it pronounced.
Monday, December 22, 2008
L3 Option A revision Contestation sociale en Angleterre
Contestation sociale en Angleterre
Bonnes fêtes à tous et à toutes!
Si vous suivez le lien ci-dessus, vous trouverez des MP3 d'une série de mes cours de l'année dernière, qui pourraient vous être utiles. Ces fichiers ne remplacent pas, bien sûr, un travail en bibliothèque.
Keywords: British history, nineteenth century, twentieth century, podcast, university lecture, social movements
Bonnes fêtes à tous et à toutes!
Si vous suivez le lien ci-dessus, vous trouverez des MP3 d'une série de mes cours de l'année dernière, qui pourraient vous être utiles. Ces fichiers ne remplacent pas, bien sûr, un travail en bibliothèque.
Keywords: British history, nineteenth century, twentieth century, podcast, university lecture, social movements
Sunday, December 21, 2008
L3 Option A : Correction to homework exercise
There is a typing error in the extract you have been asked to study. The document says
“On January 24th, 1918, debate on the first of the amendments was begun.”
It should of course read
“On January 24th 1913, debate on the first of the amendments…”
Thank you to Lyse for pointing this out.
“On January 24th, 1918, debate on the first of the amendments was begun.”
It should of course read
“On January 24th 1913, debate on the first of the amendments…”
Thank you to Lyse for pointing this out.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Option L3 Votes for women, December 1918
Votes for women, December 1918
It is the ninetieth anniversary of the election of the first woman to parliament, this week. The above link to Oxford University Press gives a sort version of some of this history.
It is the ninetieth anniversary of the election of the first woman to parliament, this week. The above link to Oxford University Press gives a sort version of some of this history.
L3 Option A The first ever woman MP
This is a radio programme about the first woman to be elected to parliament.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
L1 LANSAD week twelve
MODAL REVISION
Some of these exercises you have done before, but most are new.
Will or going to
You've done this exercise before
This one is new
(mix and match)
Here is another mix and match.
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/goingtoorwill/exercise4.html (I’d love a cup of tea)
Must or have to
First exercise
second exercise
Third exercise
Could and was able to
Modals of deduction
Free practice
LISTENING
Here is a place on the web you can practice your listening skills
READING
Reading for holiday time
The Times is read by people who are not poor! Read their Christmas gift guide and see if you can get ideas for your family and friends.
With the economic crisis, people are trying to save money at Christmas. The supermarkets are trying hard to offer cheaper food this Christmas. This article explains some of the details.
Questions and answers on cooking in England at Christmas!
Good news before the holidays for people interested in the environment
It’s also Hannukah this week. The London fire brigade wanted people to have fun, but to be careful.
Some of these exercises you have done before, but most are new.
Will or going to
You've done this exercise before
This one is new
(mix and match)
Here is another mix and match.
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/goingtoorwill/exercise4.html (I’d love a cup of tea)
Must or have to
First exercise
second exercise
Third exercise
Could and was able to
Modals of deduction
Free practice
LISTENING
Here is a place on the web you can practice your listening skills
READING
Reading for holiday time
The Times is read by people who are not poor! Read their Christmas gift guide and see if you can get ideas for your family and friends.
With the economic crisis, people are trying to save money at Christmas. The supermarkets are trying hard to offer cheaper food this Christmas. This article explains some of the details.
Questions and answers on cooking in England at Christmas!
Good news before the holidays for people interested in the environment
It’s also Hannukah this week. The London fire brigade wanted people to have fun, but to be careful.
L3 Option A Saint Simon et les Saint-simoniens - Culture & Révolution
Saint Simon et les Saint-simoniens - Culture & Révolution
This week we will be looking at the influence of three thinkers - Saint Simon, Robert Owen and Karl Marx. This is a link to an introductory article on Saint Simon.
This week we will be looking at the influence of three thinkers - Saint Simon, Robert Owen and Karl Marx. This is a link to an introductory article on Saint Simon.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Dates of tests and exams
On Thursday next, my L2 Phonetics class will have a short test. The final test will be in week thirteen (8 January).
On Friday next, my L2 thème class will have a short test. The final test will be in week thirteen (9 January).
My L1 civilization class will have their final test for the semester on the 19th January at 3pm. In week thirteen (8 January) they will have an ordinary class.
My L3 Civilization option will have their final test on the 20th January at 3 pm. In week thirteen (9 January) they will have an ordinary class.
My L1 Grammar class will have their final test in week thirteen (9 January).
My L1 LANSAD class will have their final test in week thirteen (9 January)
On Friday next, my L2 thème class will have a short test. The final test will be in week thirteen (9 January).
My L1 civilization class will have their final test for the semester on the 19th January at 3pm. In week thirteen (8 January) they will have an ordinary class.
My L3 Civilization option will have their final test on the 20th January at 3 pm. In week thirteen (9 January) they will have an ordinary class.
My L1 Grammar class will have their final test in week thirteen (9 January).
My L1 LANSAD class will have their final test in week thirteen (9 January)
Friday, December 12, 2008
All students How to make Google your English Teacher | EnglishCafe
How to make Google your English Teacher | EnglishCafe
How to use Google to help you learn English. Follow the link above.
How to use Google to help you learn English. Follow the link above.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
L3 Contestation sociale YouTube - The Suffragettes
YouTube - The Suffragettes
A short, simple, but touching video made by young people about the campaign for votes for women.
A short, simple, but touching video made by young people about the campaign for votes for women.
L3 Contestation sociale Jill Liddington - review of Rebel Girls by Alison Light from London Review of Books
Jill Liddington - review of Rebel Girls by Alison Light from London Review of Books
This article analyses Jill Liddington's book "Rebel Girls",a book which tries to understand which women became suffragettes and why.
This article analyses Jill Liddington's book "Rebel Girls",a book which tries to understand which women became suffragettes and why.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
L1 civilisation GB Putney Debates - Wikipedia
Putney Debates - Wikipedia
The wikipedia article on the Putney debates is a good introduction to that subject.
The wikipedia article on the Putney debates is a good introduction to that subject.
L3 option contestation sociale - Rebel girls
Recently historians have tried to understand in detail what made women get involved in the fight for the vote. This lecture given in London in 2007 is by a historian whor wrote a book called "Rebel girls". She recounts the involvement of four very different women in the fight for the right to vote.
L1 more grammar revision
Here are some of the notes on my classes which will help you revise for the test on Friday.
Be + ING part one
Be + ing part two
Have + EN part one
Have + EN part two
Be + ING part one
Be + ing part two
Have + EN part one
Have + EN part two
Sunday, December 07, 2008
L1 Grammar revision
As you know, we have a test next Friday. The test will deal with everything w ehave covered since the last test - that is to say
1) BE +ING (when to use it and when not to use it)
2) HAVE + EN (when to use it and when not so use it).
You will certainly need to read over the notes you took in class, and read, no doubt more than once, the chapters of your grammar book dealing with these points. You can also revise by listening to these two MP files about HAVE +EN. They are extracts from my classes
First part of explanation on HAVE +EN
Second part of explanation on HAVE + EN
1) BE +ING (when to use it and when not to use it)
2) HAVE + EN (when to use it and when not so use it).
You will certainly need to read over the notes you took in class, and read, no doubt more than once, the chapters of your grammar book dealing with these points. You can also revise by listening to these two MP files about HAVE +EN. They are extracts from my classes
First part of explanation on HAVE +EN
Second part of explanation on HAVE + EN
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
LANSAD 1 REVISION
You will find here an explanation of "will" and "going to", to revise what we looked at two weeks ago.
Monday, December 01, 2008
L3 option A contestation sociale
This article I wrote in French on the music-hall strike of 1907 might be useful to you.
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