SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE - LISTENING

Listen to the following recorded information on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and write down some details you can understand, such as the nickname it receives, when it was built, how long it took to be built, number of people employed, measures, number of railway lines and road lanes, number of vehicles per day, museum opening hours and any other piece of information that can be relevant for the correct understanding.

(From HARDING, K. (1999) Going International, OUP, U. 9, list 2, p. 128)

LISTENINGS - CONFERENCE ROOMS

Listen to the following conversation between the Conference and Banqueting Manager of the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, and the Conference Co-ordinator of the ETOA (European Tour Operators Association). They are discussing the Albemarle Suite.

As you listen, write down the names of the rooms and give as much information as you can regarding size and equipment.

(From HARDING, K. & HENDERSON, P. (2004) High Season, OUP, U. 10, 3 Listening, p. 111)

Now listen to a conference co-ordinator discussing the programme for the Hoteliers' Annual Conference to be held at a hotel in Edinburgh. Write down as much as you can regarding the programme as well as the things which have been changed from the original one.

(From HARDING, K. & HENDERSON, P. (2004) High Season, OUP, U. 10, 7 Listening, p. 117)

FAIR TRADE - RISE AGAINST - PRAYER OF THE REFUGEE & HELP IS ON THE WAY

Warm-up:

• Do you agree with the statement 'we live in a consumer society'? Why?
• Do you spend a lot of money on clothes? What is your favourite brand?
• What do you usually spend your money on? Mobiles? Videogames? Clothes?

Watch the video below and answer the following questions:

1. Where does it take place?
2. What kind of peple can you see?
3. Are they young?
4. Where are they from?
5. What products can you see?
6. Do you buy them?
7. Do you usually have a look at the label of the products you buy?
8. Have you ever bought any fair trade products?

Listen and put the song in the right order.



Here you have another videoclip by Rise Against titled 'Help Is On the Way'. Watch it and answer the questions.

• What natural disasters does it show? Do you know any others?
• What do you do when something like this happens?
• Do you belong to any non-governmental organizations (NGO)? What is the name? What do you do?
• Write a brief summary of the story.

PROJECT: TOURIST ATTRACTIONS INTERVIEW 2012 - AUDIOS AND VIDEOS

Here you can see and listen to some of your classmates (Laura, Maribel & Yolanda) when carrying out the interviews about tourist attractions in Madrid. Thanks again for your contribution.



Here there are two interviews carried out by José. This one is with a woman from Barcelona.




And here is the second interview, this time with a woman from Argentina.




And this is Adrián interviewing an American girl in Alcalá de Henares.

NATURAL DISASTERS

If you want to practise vocabulary related to natural disasters, have a look at this page and do the exercises that have to do with that vocabulary.

VIDEOS - DIALOGUES AT THE HOTEL

Here you have some videos which can help you to improve your oral skills when dealing with guests at a hotel. They are cartoons.

Checking in:




Solving problems:


Checking out:

BOOKING CONFERENCE ROOMS

Have a look at the video below. You will see a man advertising a company specialised in booking venues for different types of hotels.

CONFERENCE ROOMS

Have a look at this link to see meeting room equipment.
Look at this picture and mention the items you can see.

AT THE AIRPORT- VIDEO

Have a look at the following video and do a similar one with your partner.


Aiport Migrations and Customs

VIDEO: CHECKING IN

Here you have another video that can be useful for the oral exams and for your future professional career.

SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY 2012

What do you know about Adele?
Listen and do the activity I've given you.


Someone Like You-Adele for Blog1

How about this one? Where have you listen to this song? What film does it belong to?


And this is a tribute to Whitney Houston, who died last Saturday 11th February. Dedicated especilly to Maribel.

AT THE TRAVEL AGENCY

I have found this video. It is about booking a holiday (destination, accommodation, etc.) I'm sure you will find it very useful =).

EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Within the dynamic and growing events industry there is a demand for suitably qualified graduates who have the ability to plan and manage events. Events range from major events such as the Olympic Games to arts, cultural, sporting, entertainment, business and trade events, exhibitions and conferences.

Why don't you try to develop, plan and run a live event? Here are some pages which can be helpful.

Australia Events
Sports and Events Tourism Exchange South Africa
The worldwide events guide
If you do it, let me know and you will present it to your classmates.

COMPARISON

Here you have another website (quite different from some others) where you can study and practise the use of the comparatives and the superlatives. At the end you have some quizzes and interactive exercises. Choose the most suitable ones depending on your level.

PORTAL EDUCAMADRID

III Jornadas Integración de las TIC en la enseñanza. 1, 2 & 3 Junio 2011.