domingo, 19 de octubre de 2014

More films to watch + more writing tips

Hey guys!!

How are you doing today?? Have you been studying for the exam? I hope so! :P 

I believe at this point you know how much I love watching films and TV series. Well, guess what? Today I'd like to recommend two more great films you can watch on the TV in order to practice your listening skills. Apart from that, you can learn some new vocabulary and, what is even more important, you can have fun while you are learning English!! Actually, I know for a fact that some of you wanted to do this so...
let's cut to the chase!! (¡vamos al grano!)



16:00 TVE
Catch me if you can (Atrápame si puedes)


Biography, Crime, Drama
Year: 2002
Director: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken.
A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr., who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars' worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. More info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264464/

And especially... 


22:00 Antena 3
Argo 

Year: 2012
Drama - Thriller
Director: Ben Affleck
Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman

Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. More info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024648/


Both are fantastic movies, with well known and talented actors. Besides, "Argo" won several Oscars, including Best Motion Picture (Mejor película) last year. Come on! What are you waiting for??

By the way, in order to help you improve your writing skills, I have uploaded several documents for you to have a look, which are the following:

Writing reference 1 and Writing reference 2 (common mistakes, connectors, brainstorming, etc.)
Especially for 1st Upper intermediate students (unit 2): How to write a Biography 1 and 2
Especially for 2nd Upper intermediate students (unit 1): How to write a narrative essay 1 and 2

More examples:
How to write a discussion essay 1 and 2
How to write a topic essay 1 and 2

Aaaand that's all folks!! See you on Tuesday and do not hesitate to leave a comment or contact me if you have any questions or doubts before the exam!! :)
Take care!



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