Sing Along with Pulp

Here is the video of a song by one of my favourite bands, Pulp. The song is called Something Changed. Watch the video and listen to the lyrics carefully, and fill in the blanks in the exercise below. This will give you an opportunity to revise your knowledge of perfect modals. What do you think the song is about? What could be the story behind it? Do you like the song? I'm waiting for your answers and comments. Hope you enjoy it.

I _______ (1) this song two hours before we _______ (2).
I _______ (3) your name or what you _______ (4) yet.
I _______ (5) at home and _______ (6) to bed.
I _______ (7) a film instead.
You _______ (8) and _______ (9) your friend.
Life _______ (10) very different but then something changed.
_______ (11) that there's someone up above?
And does he have a timetable directing acts of love?
Why _______ (12) this song on that one day?
Why _______(13) my hand and softly say,
"_______ (14) asking questions that don't matter anyway. Just give us a kiss to celebrate here today. Something changed."
When we _______ (15) that morning, we _______ (16) no way of knowing that in a matter of hours we _______ (17) change the way we were going.
Where _______ (18) I be now if we _______ (19) never _______ (20)?
_______ (21) I be _______(22) this song to someone else instead?
I don't know but like you just said, something changed.

The Weekend in Pictures

Guys, here's the moment I'm sure you all have been waiting for: our blog is back! Aren't you all overcome with ecstasy! So, here's the new blog project: I want every single one of you to take a photo of yourself this weekend and tell us where and when it was taken, what you were doing, who you were with and so on. Be as precise and creative as you can be! I repeat, you should take the photo this weekend. In this way, we will all have a detailed idea about a single moment of your weekend. I'll do it too and am expecting everyone to participate. By the way, remember that in order to do this, you need to accept my invitation to become an author first, and then sign in with your account and create a post, rather than commenting on this post. I wish you all an awesome weekend!

Essay Writing

Hey there!

As I told you today, you will be writing your second essays tomorrow. You will be given two topics to choose from. In case you might want to have a look at them in advance, here they are. (And yes, this is my new strategy to make you check out our class blog more frequently and maybe even drop a comment or two! Do you think you can do that you "non-followers" and "non-commenters"?!)

Topic I: Discuss the causes and effects of home schooling (parents teaching at home).

Topic II: Discuss the causes and effects of having only one child.

The causes and effects of each topic will be provided. Yet, if you want to come prepared, here are a few videos which I think might give you an idea about the first topic, home schooling.

Don't forget to bring a good-size (you know what I mean :), non-electronic dictionary. I'll see you tomorrow. Don't be late!

All You Need is LOVE!

 

So it is that time of year again when those who are in a relationship constantly think about ways in which they can show how they feel to their loved one and those who are single curse the day and wish it were soon over. Yes, I'm talking about Valentine's Day! How do you feel about it? Do you think it is a romantic opportunity to tell your sweetheart how much you love him/her or is it just commercial nonsense? Here are my Valentine's Day discussion questions:

1) What is your idea of the perfect Valentine's Day? Where would you like to be and how would you like to spend it?

2) What do you think is the best Valentine's Day gift to give and to receive?

3) What is your favourite love song of all time?

4) What is your favourite romantic film of all time? 

I am waiting for your answers and comments. Click on the video below and listen to this beautiful classic love song by the Beatles. Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day! Enjoy!

Ta-daaah!

Hello everyone! Remember, in our very first class on Monday I told you we would be doing some blog writing this term. Sooo here it is: Our class blog! I will be posting and sharing a variety of things with you throughout the semester and am expecting you to follow me, write comments and be a part of it. I hope you enjoy this just like I will.

You now know that I love playing games. Below is the link to an online game I play now and then:

http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/g2/applegame.htm. 

The game is quite basic but not that easy! My score, as you can see below, is 82 apples.

Let's see how well you can do and if you can beat me! Go ahead and give it a try!