ASP7

Course date: Tuesday, 10:05 -11:35, room 2 

book: Cambridge English First Result

teacher: Martina Ulrichová, martaulrichova@seznam.cz, phone number 732118712

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Drilky / online web aplikace
VIDEA k procvičení gramatiky

Datumář: here

Oxford dictionary- ke kontrole výslovnosti

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Homework for April 29th

drills: phrasal verbs with take , 58,99 (great job:)

questions 5.8

SB page 62/3 listen to it and choose the best answer. here

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: I am meeting with my friends tomorrow. (Zítra se potkám s kamarády.)

New vocabulary: adopt (osvojit si), skills (dovednosti), contrast (kontrast, rozdíl), chess player  /tʃes/(šachista), conductor (dirigent), orchestra  (orchestr), fool sb. (oklamat, ošálit), commission (provize), fence (plot), howl (výt), bark (štěkat), whine (kňučet), choir (sbor), tiles (kachličky), shard (střep), chime (zvonit, odbíjet- zvon, hodiny), countless  (neščetný), clumsy (nemotorný, neohrabaný – o člověku), chestnut tree (kaštan- strom), stop by (zastavit se u, zaskočit k někomu)

Have a lovely spring week:))

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Homework for April 22nd

drills: phrasal verbs with take , 58,99

SB page 62/ 1 – read about the TV programm called Faking it, look up new words.

Find and corrent the mistake in this sentence: Do we have to pay you a provision? Musíme vám zaplatit provizi?

Big Ben + Shard – translate from English into Czech (handout) – we didn´t manage to do it, bring it again

+ translate these questions: Máš ráda vyzvánění zvonů? Máme nějaké slavné hodiny v ČR? Co je ikonická část panoramatu tvého města, vesnice?  Co jsi řekla/slyšela/viděla nesčetněkrát? Jaké filmy a TV show byly zasazeny v českém hlavním městě? Kdy jsi naposled viděla nějaké střepy?

New vocabulary:  coniferous (jehličnatý), cone (šiška), prescription (recept- lékařský), classical music (vážná hudba), hen (slepice), rooster (kohout), prisoner (vězeň), carpenter (tesař), entertain (bavit, pobavit), order (přikázat, nařídit), kidnapper (únosce), managing director (generálni ředitel), Maundy Thursday (Zelený čtvrtek), Good Friday (Velký pátek), Holy Saturday (Bílá sobota), Easter Sunday, Monday (neděle, pondělí velikonoční), pay through the nose (platit jak mourovatý), cost and arm and a leg (stát balík, majlant), that´s a bit steep (pěkně drahé, horentní cena)

FYI: Czenglish- It´s my cup of tea

Happy Easter:)

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Homework for April 15th

drills: phrasal verbs with take , 58,99

Find and corrent the mistake in this sentence: Classic music is not my cup of tea. (Vážná hudba není můj šálek kávy, moje gusto)

Make three questions for your classmates, use the new vocab.

episode 115-expensive idioms

SB page 61/5 rewrite the reported speech with infinitives as direct speech.

SB page 61/7 complete the newspaper article.

Big Ben + Shard – translate from English into Czech (handout)

New vocabulary: dirt cheap (nechutně levný), cheap as chips (velmi levný), real bargain (výhodná koupě), conductor (průvodčí, dirigent), military service (vojna), steal a kiss (ukradnout polibek), steal a march on sb. (vypálit někomu rybník), sharp (bystrý), rular (vesnický, venkovský), oar (veslo), oak (dub, dubový), bother (obtěžovat), have a craving for (mít chuť na ), have cravings for (mít chutě), shard (střep), whether (zdali)

My homework: natural sciences – přírodní vědy

Something for fun- test your accent:)

Dear ladies, your English is getting better and better:)) Thanks for the breakfast and see you soon:)

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Homework for April 8th

drills: phrasal verbs with take , 58,99

questions 5.7

Find and corrent the mistake in this sentence: They stole my mum. (Okradli moji matku.)

episode 114– cheap idioms

SB page 61/3 read reported questions and answer the questions below.

SB page 61/4 rewrite the dialogue as reported speech.

New vocabulary: keep a record (vést evidenci), cross that bridge when you come to it (nač stahovat kalhoty, když brod je ještě daleko), parents´ evening (třídní schůzky), hall pass (propustka např. ve škole k opuštění třídy), pass gass= fart (prd.t), defrost (rozmrazit), entry fee (vstupní poplatek, vstupné), dome (kupole), stunning (ohromující, neskutečný), species of insect (druhy hmyzu), blue whale (plejtvák obrovský), sights (památky)

Extra homework for Lucy- say this sentence three times before you go to bed: My cousin likes Italian cuisine.

My homework: VUT Brno = Brno University of Technology

Have a stunning week everybody:) Ann , I´m sure you´ll pass the exam with flying colours:)

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Homework for April 1st

drills: phrasal verbs with take , 99 + 58 (new)

fill in 5.4

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: We keep an evidence of it. (Vedeme si o tom evidenci.)

episode 113 

SB page 60/grammar/2 report what the people said using reporteed speech. We chose the more appropriate verbs in the lesson.here

New vocabulary: It´s not rocket science (není to žádná věda), plate (talíř) x tailor (krejčí), house-warming party (kolaudačka), messy (nepořádný), priceless (nesmírně cenný), wrothless (bezcenný), useless (zbytečný), seashell (mušle, lastura), catfish (sumec), ladybird (beruška), jellyfish (medúza), eggplant (lilek), sand castle (hrad z písku), lighthouse (maják), bookworm (knihomol), bow (mašle, luk)

Extra vocab: catfish –(US English, informal) a person who pretends to be somebody else, usually somebody who does not really exist, on social media in order to trick somebody into having a relationship online

We have done a lot of work so far and you have made excellent progress in English. See you soon:)

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Homework for March 25th

drills: phrasal verbs with take , 99 + 58 (new)

questions 5.6

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: It is priceless.  (je to bezcenné)

episode 110

SB page 60/grammar/1 – read the example sentences and then answer the questions a- c below.

New vocabulary: My money is gone. (moje peníze jsou pryč), lycée /ˈliː.seɪ/ (lyceum), thrifty /ˈθrɪfti/ (šetrný), reusable (znovu použitelný), disposable (jednorázový, na jedno použití), achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ (úspěch), go back to the drawing board (začít znovu od nuly, od začátku)

extra vocab: the Arctic Circle (severní polární kruh), the North Pole (severní pól), the Northern Lights (polární záře)

Remember: She said that- one tense back:))) Reported speech isn´t a rocket science:)

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Homework for March 18th

drills:  77,78, phrasal verbs with take + 99

fill in 5.3

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: My money are away.  (Mé peníze jsou pryč.)

Ann + Eve – complete the correct prepositions (below, under, above, over)- handout

episode 105

Read about reported speech on page 168

New vocabulary: pass a law (schválit zákon), out of curiosity (ze zvědavosti), sledge (dětské sáně), sleigh (velké sáně – tažené koňmi), luge (závodní sáně), bobsleigh (závodní boby), plastic sledge (dětské boby), mongrel (kříženec, voříšek),  boast about (chvástat se), confess to sth. (přiznat se k něčemu), insist on sth. (trvat na něčem), object to sth. (namítat něco), beg for sth. (žebrat o, žadonit), aphid (mšice)

Fantastic job:) Hope to see you all next Tue.

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Homework for March 11th

drills:  77,78, phrasal verbs with take + 99

questions 5.5

Sb page 60/vocabulary/3-match the sentence halves a-f with 1-6 + choose the correct prepositions

SB page 60/vocabulary/4- complete the sentences using your own ideas, use direct speech

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: I have some things to do to work.  (Musím udělat nějaké věci do práce.)

episode 99 – out of curiosity

New vocabulary: mental asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ (ústav pro choromyslné), ruler (vládce), tsar /zɑːr/(car), tsarina /zɑːˈriːnə/(carevna), conclude (dojít k závěru, vyvodit), pass away (zemřít), maintain (trvat na něčem), beyond doubt (bez pochyby), bellow /ˈbeləʊ/ (řvát, křičet), grumble (reptat na něco), mumble (mumlat, huhňat), murmur (zašeptat, šeptnout), mutter (zamumlat, bručet pod vousy), scream (křičet), shriek (ječet, vřískat), shout (zakřičet- např. na někoho), whisper (šeptat), tangerine (mandarinka), canapé (jednohubka), call sb. for me (zavolat mi někoho),  presenter (moderátor), fiancé /fiˈɒnseɪ/ (snoubenec), fiancée (snoubenka)

Voluntary vocabulary: play Chinese whispers (hrát na tichou poštu), cabin fever (ponorková nemoc), food additives (éčka), quiet hours policy (noční klid), as if nothing happened (jakoby se nic nestalo, jakoby se nechumelilo)

Nice work as usual:) Have a super week:)

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Homework for March 4th

drills:  77,78, phrasal verbs with take + 99 (new)

fill in 5.2 print and complete

SB page 59/ E read and look up new words.

Sb page 60/vocabulary/1 -check the meaning of the words and put them into two groups: loud x quiet

Sb page 60/vocabulary/2-underline the correct verb

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: Can you call me Mr. Frank, please? (Můžete mi zavolat pana Franka,prosím?)

New vocabulary: TV channel (tv kanál, program), TV licence fee (tv poplatek), ran away (utéct), various (různé, rozličné), forged ID card (padělaná občanka), commit sth. (spáchat něco), release from jail (propustit z vězení), advisor (poradce), combat sth. (bojovat proti něčemu), flock (shluknout se), address (oslovit, pronést řeč k někomu), private talk (soukromý rozhovor), genuine (pravý, skutečný, profess sth. (prohlašovat, tvrdit něco), educate (vzdělávat), inspire (inspirovat), make matters worse (zhoršit situaci)

Voluntary idioms: the hair of the dog (vyprošťovák), feel it in your bones (cítit to v kostech), be thick-skinned (mít hroší kůži), treat sb. like dirt (jednat s někým jako s onucí)

if you want, read the article about Czenglish in these days…

Enjoy the spring break:))

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Homework for February 18th

drills:  77,78, 94, phrasal verbs with take

questions 5.2

SB page 59/ C (Ann + Irene), D (Lucy + Eve) – read your parts, look up new words.

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: We have 99 TV programmes. Máme 99 tv programů.

episode 93 – make matters worse

New vocabulary: epic (výpravný např. film), loyal (věrný), greasy spoon (bufáč, putyka), sour cream (zakysaná smetana), spring onion (jarní cibulka), grate (strouhat), pour (nalít), chill (vychladit), cling film (potravinová folie), colonel /ˈkɜːnl/ (plukovník), orphan /ˈɔːrfn/ (sirotek), claim (tvrdit, prohlašovat), school principal (ředitel školy), confess (přiznat se)

Thanks for the great lesson and yummy breakfast:)) Have a spectacular week:)

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Homework for February 11th

drills:  77,78, 94, phrasal verbs with take

make 5 questions for your classmates, use the new vocab.

SB page 59/ B – Read about Frédéric Bourdin,  look up new words.

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence:  I have a big head of salad in my fridge. Mám v lednici velkou hlávku salátu.

episode 92- Full English breakfast

New vocabulary: con (podvod), fraud (podvod finanční, podvodník), genuine (pravý,skutečný), imposter (podvodník), pose as (vydávat se za), legitimate (zákonný, legitimní), surgeon (chirurg), argumentative (hádavý), troops (vojsko), be stationed (být umístěn), supply of clean water (dodávka pitné vody), post mortem (examination) (pitva), dragonfly (vážka), clue (nápověda), dish towel (utěrka), put sb. in a bad mood  (zkazit někomu náladu, radost), national anthem (státní hymna), maple tree (javor), stop it, please (přestaň s tm, prosím), skinny (vyhublý), bony (vychrtlý – na kost), shady (podezřelý)

pronunciation: pear, pair /per/ (hruška, pár)

Thanks for the great lesson:) TTFN.)

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Homework for February 4th

drills:  77,78, 94, phrasal verbs with take

questions 5.1

SB page 58/1 match the words with similar meaning

SB page 59/ A – Read about Doctor James Barry, look up new words

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: Stop with it, please. (přestaň s tím, prosím)

episode 90- pronunciation

New vocabulary: forgery (padělek), own up (přiznat se), truthfully (pravdivě), valuable (cenný), ornament (ozdobný předmět), stranger (cizí osoba), host (hostitel), white lie (milosrdná lež), harmless (neškodný), chocolate mousse (čokoládová pěna), haberdashery (galanterie), skillful (šikovný), when pigs fly (až naprší a uschne), fool (pitomec, blázen), tie a tie (zavázat vázanku), bow tie (motýlek), cheeky, saucy (drzý)

You are very skillful students:)))) Take care.

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Homework for January 28th

drills:  77,78, 94, phrasal verbs with take

fill in 5.1 (print and complete)

pronunciation problems– very funny- I´m gonna ask you how to pronounce the problematic words correctly:))

SB page 57/How honest are you? complete the gaps with the words from the box.

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: I said it in an affect. (Řekl jsem to v afektu)

New vocabulary: at the ball (na plese), prom (školní ples), once in a blue moon (jednou za uherský rok), tick (klíště), dog breeding kennel (chovatelská stanice psů), matchmaker (dohazovač), suggar daddy (bohatý páprda), raffle (tombola), be considered (být považován), church fete (církevní slavnost), tune (melodie), popěvek), wonderfully (báječně), impersonate (imitovat), give sb. a ring (zavolat někomu), greed (chamtivost), hunger (hlad), cope with sth. (zvládnout něco, vypořádat se s)

I always learn a lot of interesting information:) Have a great week.

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Homework for January 21st

drills:  77,78, 94, phrasal verbs with take

episode 77 – once in a blue moon

SB page 56/3- complete the text with articles or no article + ex. 4 complete the senteces with the words in the box – use each word TWICE

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence: She has a great sense for humour. Má skvělý smysl pro humor.

Make three lovely questons for your classmates with the new vocabulary.

New vocabulary: swear, swore, sworn (klít, nadávat, také přísahat), tear-tore-torn (roztrhnout), hubby (manžílek- inf.), wifey (manželka- inf.), do-gooder (rádoby pomocník, pachatel dobra, dobros*r), end up (skončit, dopadnout), hang around (poflakovat se – venku), shut down (zavřít, vypnout), start off (odstartovat, začít), think up (vymyslet), turn into (proměnit), wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/(zlý, podlý), trip over sth. (zakopnout o ), propose to sb. (poádat někoho o ruku), go through the hell (projít si peklem), in seventh heaven (v sedmém nebi), heaven on earth (nebe na zemi), give sb. hell (vynadat, sprdnout někoho)

I´m really proud of you, keep up the good work:)

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Homework for January 14th

drills:  77,78, 94, phrasal verbs with take 

Dear ladies, pick up the new noodle book U5-8 in the office before (or after) next lesson. It costs 250.

episode 76 – wear, swear, tear- watch the video

hell x heaven questions (handout) – look up new words, Lucy here

SB page 56/1- complete the adjectives that could describe films, ex 2. complete the sentences with phrasal verbs 1-7 in the correct form

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence:There is a toboggan in Uherský Brod.

New vocabulary: pedestrian (chodec), highlight (zlatý hřeb, hlavní, významná událost), calorie bomb (kalorická bomba), block of flats (panelák), con artist (podvodník), sleeping policeman (retardér), toddy (grog, punč- horký slazený alkoholický nápoj), behind the times (zastaralý, sto let za opicemi), take for granted (brát jako samozřejmost)

Anna, welcome to our group:) Have a wonderful week everybody.

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Homework for January 7th 2025

drills:  77,78, 94, take- phrasal verbs

New vocabulary-voluntary: dehydrator /ˌdiːˈhaɪ.dreɪ.t̬ɚ/ (sušička potravin), parasol (bedla), thicken (zahustit), punch (punč), carp (kapr), fir (jedle), draw (losovat), coal (uhlí), carol (koleda), reindeer (sob), crib (jesličky), wrapping paper (balicí papír), mistletoe (jmelí), bough /baʊ/ (větev-silná)

Thank you for coming and the tasty cookies: Have yourself a merry little Christmas:))

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Homework for December 10th

drills:  77,78, 94, take- phrasal verbs

New vocabulary: great fan of (velký fanoušek), follow-up (pokračování), plot(zápletka), particularly (zvlášť), revolve around (točit se okolo), to foil plans(překazit plány), witty (vtipný, duchaplný), snappy (svižný), superb (vynikající),  hallmark of (charakteristický rys), I cant fault it (nemohu vytknout), wholeheartedly (celým srdcem), overcrowded (přeplněný), mulled wine (svařák), detour (objížďka), spruce (smrk), fir (jedle), stands (stánky), tech giant (technologický gigant), start up(start up) , back up (zálohovat), tailor (krejčí), translate (přeložit), merch (propagační zboží)

 

Thank you for a wonderful lesson!

Wishing you all a happy and joyful holiday season 🙂

Marie 🙂

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Homework for December 3rd

drills:  77,78, 94, take- phrasal verbs

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: You learnt me that wrong.  (naučil jsi mě to špatně)

episode 70

fill in 4.6 – print and complete  

BTW, I found three mistakes in this fill in. Can you find them too?

SB page 55 – film review- read it and look up new words, then do ex. 3 on page 54

New vocabulary: water tap/faucet (vodovodní baterie), blood test (krevní test), tighten (utáhnout), it´s worth seeing (stojí to za vidění), in short (stučně řečeno, ve zkratce), stand out of from the rest (vynikat nad ostatní, zbytek), leading actors (herci v hlavních rolích), persuade (přesvědčit), vampire (upír), Crete (Kréta),  man flu (mužská rýmečka), gastric flu (střevní chřipka)

Thanks for coming:))) Have a relaxing week.

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Homework for November 26th

drills:  77,78, 94 + phrasal verbs with take

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence:Our water battery has broken. (Naše vodovodní baterie se pokazila)

episode 67 – I´m busy.

questions 4.12

SB page 54/5 complete the gaps with the words from the box

New vocabulary: special effect (speciální efekty), car chases (honičky v autech), convincing  (přesvědčivý, věrohodný),  villain (záporák, padouch), stunts (kaskadérské kousky), romance (milostný poměr), gripping (napínavý), light-hearted (veselý), violent (násilný), pattern (vzorek, šablona), birthplace (rodiště), set a record (udělat rekord- ve sportu), make a record (nahrát album),rag (hadr), paw (packa), claw (drápek), purr (vrnět), leash (vodítko), clean (čistý, nezávadný), clear (jasný, průhledný, srozumitelný), pure (čistý, bez příměsí, upřímný, ryzí, vysoce kvalitní)

Have an awesome week:))

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Homework for November 19th

drills: 75, 77 + 94, 78

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: Tom has just made a record! Tom právě udělal rekord!

episode 62- Cats:)

Make four lovely questions using the new vocabulary.

SB page 54/1,2 prepare  answers to these questions + look up new words

Handout clean, clear, pure- circle the correct option.

New vocabulary: get scared (polekat se), cause (způsobit), cupboard (skříňka- v kuchyni), chest of drawers (komoda se šuplíky), wardrobe (skříň  šatní), walk-in closet (šatna- místnost v bytě), au-pair (pečovatelka o děti v hostitelské rodině v zahraničí), hem of sth. (lem oblečení), con artist/man, swindler (podvodník), stink (páchnout), stinky (smradlavý), walk out on sb. (odejít od partnera – inf.), pot (hrnec), peel off (odloupnout se), wireless (bezdrátový), deceive (oklamat), scented candles (vonné svíčky), headmaster (ředitel školy)

pronunciation-homophones : scent, cent, sent /sent/

phrasal verbs with take: take back (vrátit zpět do obchodu, odvolat- co jsem řekl, vrátit se zpět do minulosti, vzít někoho zpět domů), take in (rozumět, oklamat), take off (napodobovat- parodovat, stát se populární), take on (zaměstnat-nabrat, vzít na sebe – úkol..), take apart (rozložit- rozebrat na díly, dát co proto, porazit), take up (začít se věnovat, zkrátit- oděv)

You rock:)) See u on Tue:)

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Homework for November 12th

drills: 75, 77 + 94, 78

questions 4.11

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: The problem are people. Not their dogs.

 episode 52

SB page 53/ex. 1 – read the dictionary entry , then match each sentence with its meaning. , ex 2- complete the sentences with the words in the box

New vocabulary: magic wand (kouzelnická hůlka), book launch ceremony (křest ,slavnostní uvedení knihy), fan (větřák), treasure (poklad), feeder (krmítko), comb (česat), combover (přehazovačka- účes), debt (dluh), womb (lůno)

What a wonderful lesson! Have a good one:)

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Homework for November 5th

drills: 75, 77 + 94 (new and very easy one:))

questions 4.10

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: There is warm. (Je tam teplo.)

watch episode 2 – silent B

SB page 52/ex 1 read the rules about articles on page 163 first, then match each underlined word or phrase with one of the rules e.g. a- the English Channel = rule 6

New vocabulary: trunk (kufr auta, chobot slona, kmen stromu, truhla), trunks (pánské plavky), moldy (plesnivý e.g. cheese), rotten (shnilý e.g. apple), spoiled (zkažený), stale (okoralý, tvrdý e.g. bread), sprouted (naklíčený e.g. potato), wilted (povadlý e.g. vegetables), rancid (žluklý e.g. butter, oil), cycle path (cyklostezka), rooster (kohout),  dam (přehrada), imagination (fantazie), All Souls´Day (Dušičky), inventor (vynálezce), multiple (mnohonásobný), curiosity (zvědavost), sculptor (sochař), duke (vévoda), inquiring mind (zvídavá mysl), youngster (mladík), be ahead of one´s time (předběhnout dobu)

Martina´s homework: passbook, bankbook (vkladní knížka), Silkie (hedvábnička)

Have a superb week and I´m looking forward to seeing you all next Tue.

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Homework for October 29th

drills: 75, 77 ,85

questions 4.9 (use the noodle book)

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: She has no fantasy. (nemá žádnou fantazii)

watch episode 42

SB page 52/Renaissance man- complete the gaps 1-8 with one word each (e.g. a, the, prepositions etc.) here

New vocabulary: chord (akord), peace accord (mírová dohoda), out of tune (falešně), be tone-deaf (nemít hudební sluch), self-expression (sebevyjádření), stay up (zůstat vzhůru), will (vůle), stranger (cizí člověk), label (etiketa, štítek), horsefly (ovád), horsehair (žíně), horse opera (western), horseradish (křen), horseshoe (podkova), eat like a horse (hodně jíst), hold your horses! (počkat, pomalu!), Never look a gift horse in the mouth (darovanému koni na zuby nehleď)

Stay awesome and dream big. See you soon:)

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Homework for October 22nd

drills: 75, 77 ,85  (good job:))

fill in 4.3 print and complete

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: He played a false acord. (zahrál falešný akord)

watch episode 39 

For Eva and Lucy, listening on page 50, correct answers are 1b, 2a, 3b, 4b, 5c, 6a, 7c, 8b,  tapescript page 1here  , page 2 here

New vocabulary: on the one hand…. on the other hand (na jedné straně….na druhou stranu), stage (jeviště), podium (stupínek, stupně vítězů), unwanted advice (nevyžádaná rada), job interview (pracovní pohovor), dairy products (mléčné výrobky), take delight in sth. (mít požitek, radost z), fearless (nebojácný), tricky (komplikovaný, ošidný)

basic x advanced English: I don´t understand =Beats me , Good luck = Break a leg., I´m listening = I´m all ears., I fell asleep= I nodded off, How are you? = How is it going? , I´m hungry = I´m starving., I´m very busy= I´m swamped., Hurry up = chop – chop

Thanks for coming:) Hope to see you all next time:) HAK:)

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Homework for October 15th

drills: 75, 77 ,85 

questions 4.7 here (it´s not in your noodle books)

SB page 50/2 listen to people talking in eight different situations and circle the best answers.

audios ex 1 here ,   ex 2 here

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: On one side I like him, but on the other side, he is so selfish.

episode 38- podium x stage

New vocabulary: count on sb. (spolehnout se na někoho) , mortgage (hypotéka), salmon (losos), raisins (rozinky), yeast (kvasnice), sesame seeds (sezamová semínka), genre /ˈʒɑːnrə/ (žánr) x gender /ˈdʒendər/ (pohlaví), stunt (kaskadérský kousek), mole (krtek), subtitles  /ˈsʌbtaɪtl/ (titulky), logbook (palubní deník), tome /təʊm/ (bichle, tlustá kniha)

Wonderful work everybody:)) Have a spendid week. Yours. M.

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Homework for October 8th

drills: 75, 77 ,85 

questions 4.5

SB page 49/4 complete the dialogue by putting the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

SB page 49/5 complete the questions with appropriate verb and tense

Find and correct the mistake in the sentence: You can count with her. (Můžeš s ní počítat, spolehnout se)

episode 35- mispronounced words

New vocabulary: withing walking distance (v docházkové vzdálenosti), waking hours (doba bdění), nice (sympatický) x sympathetic (soucítící, soucitný), flour (mouka), heal (léčit se), pear (hruška), changing room (zkušební kabinka v obchodě), housewares (domácí potřeby), knight (rytíř), pnenumonia (zápal plic)

Have a flawless week. See you next Tue.

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Homework for October 1st

drills: 75, 77 ,85 

questions 4.6 here (for František)

SB page 48/grammar, exercise 2- correct any continuous forms which should be sipmle forms.

SB page 49/3 compare the pairs of sentences and be ready to explain the difference in meaning between the verbs in italic.

František, pick up your workbook in the office before next lesson.

episode 34 (watch this short video, Czenglish again:)

New vocabulary: ridiculous (směšný), wasp (vosa), cliffhanger (napínavý , otevřený konec např. filmu), flatter sb. (lichotit někomu), mine (důl), funnel (trychtýř), determine (rozhodnout, stanovit), pour (nalít), epmty (vyprázdnit), gather (shromáždit se), jug (džbánek), be playing up (zlobit, vypovídat poslušnost – stroj, záda…)

It was a pleasure to see you again, dear ladies. František, welcome to our group.  See ya:)

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Homework for summer

drills: 75, 77 ,85 

New vocabulary- voluntary: scapular (škapulíř), bark (štěkat), scoop of  ice cream (kopeček zmrzliny), cockroach (šváb), hot chick (sexy kočka), concrete (betonový), particular (konkrétní), rug (kobereček), nil (nula ve sportu), St. John´s Eve (svatojánský večer, noc)

my homework: spotted woodpecker (strakapoud)

Have marvellous summertime:))

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Homework for June 25th (our last lesson)

drills: 75, 77 ,85 

SB page 48/grammar, ex 1 – choose the correct tense 

revise the vocabulary which we have learnt during this trimester

episode 30 (concrete x specific)

New vocabulary: form (formulář), meal voucher (stravenka), pedicure (pedikúra), maid (pokojská), summer worker (brigádník), masseur (masér), appearance (vzhled), look after=take care of= care for sb. (starat se , pečovat o někoho), care about sb. (záležet na někom), chief (vedoucí, šéf), chef (vrchní kuchař), radiator (radiátor)

Have a magical week including St. John´s Eve. Take care.

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Homework for June 18th

drills: 75, 77 + 85 (new)

SB page 47/3 match the phrasal verbs with the meanings

make 4 lovely questions using the new vocabulary or the phrasal verbs from exercise 3

SB page 48/1 – think of one example of each type

episode 25- Czenglish again watch this short video

New vocabulary: disorganized (roztržitý, neorganizovaný), domestic chores (domácí práce), loneliness (samota), snatch of..(úryvek, útržek např. rozhovoru, hudby), every so often (jednou za čas), poppy (popový, popově znějící – inf.), pace around the room (přecházet po pokoji), bitter (hořký), knead (hníst- těsto), knuckles (klouby na ruce), crack one´s knuckles (praskat klouby na ruce), horseradish (křen), firefly (světluška), sprawl (out)- (rozvalit se např. na pohovce), on the weekend AmE x at the weekend BrE

UPSET=Přídavné jméno upset/ʌp’set/  popisuje negativní emoce, ale nejde o rozčilení či naštvání, ale spíše smutek, znepokojení apod. Něco vás prostě rozhodí, ale nemusíte kvůli tomu být naštvaní. Překládáme ho jako rozčilený, rozrušený, znepokojený, rozhozený, ale taky třeba smutný, nešťastný.

Fanstastic work. Have a lovely weekend filled with sunshine:)

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Homework for June 11th

drills: 76, 75, 77 

questions 4.2

episode 22- silent K watch it again, we didn´t manage to do it today.

SB page 47/ read about Martha Wainwright, highlight and look up new words, complete gaps 4-6 with the suitable sentences from exercise 2 (E, B, G are already taken)

New vocabulary: leading (přední), distraction (rozptýlení), liken (přirovnávat), tortured (rozervaný), myth (mýtus), clogged (ucpaný), silence (umlčet), interfere (vměšovat se, zasahovat), scenery (kulisy), foolproof (jednoduchý, blbuvzdorný), turmeric (kurkuma), be relegated to a lower league (sestoupit do nižší ligy), bald (plešatý), bold (odvážný), quick-tempered (vznětlivý, popudivý- člověk), medicine man (šaman), shaman /ˈʃeɪmən/ (šaman)

My homework: descriptive geometry  /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ /dʒiˈɒmətri/
grammar: fast x quick

Thanks for coming and I hope to see you all next time. Bye for now.

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Homework for June 4th

drills: 76, 75, 77 

questions 4.1

episode 22- silent K watch it, pls

SB page 46/ read about Fyfe Dangerfield, highlight and look up new words, complete gaps 1-3 with the suitable sentences from exercise 2 (A-G)

New vocabulary: on all fours (na všech čtyřech), on a daily basis (každodenně), on fire (vést si dobře), on schedule (podle plánu, přesně načas, v termínu), Switzerland (Švýcarsko), Swiss (švýcarský), go through hell (projít si peklem, něčím složitým, nepříjemným), obligatory (povinný), national anthem (národní hymna), rely on sb. (spolehnout se na někoho), tenant (nájemník), a shoulder to cry on (zpovědní vrba- osoba)

Have a spectacular week:) Bye for now.

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Homework for May 28th

drills: 76, 75, 77 

fill in 3.6

episode 19 what x pardon

New vocabulary: grease sb´s palm (podplatit, podmáznout), leave a tip (nechat dýško), take bribes (brát úplatky), linden (lípa), thumb (palec), index finger (ukazováček), middle finger (prostředíček), ring finger (prsteníček), little finger (malíček), palm (dlaň), wrist (zápěstí), hand in (odevzat např. úkol), hold on (počkej), hang up (zavěsit- telefon), impersonal (neosobní), be likely to do sth. (mít šanci něco udělat, je to pravděpodobné), count (počítat), benefit (mít užitek, profitovat)

Martina´s homework: baksheesh (bakšiš)/ˌbækˈʃiːʃ/

You are on fire:) Stay awesome:)

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Have a superb week. See ya:)

Homework for May 21st

drills: 76, 75, 77 

fill in 3.5 print and complete

SB page 44/4 – read the text and decide which answer (A,B,C,D) fits each gap. If there is some new vocabulary, highlight and look it up. 

episode 16 (pronunciation- there is a bear in this episode:)

grammar:  extreme adjectives 1)  no comparatives nad superlatives– we can´t say that someting is more or the most spotless. 

2) we use different adverbs with extreme adjectives: absolutely, completely, utterly, totally…,

We don´t use extremely, a bit, a little, rather, very… with extreme adjectives. 

The words pretty and really can be used with both regular and extreme adjectives-e.g. The room is pretty dirty. (regular), The room si pretty filthy (extreme)

Some extreme adjectives are: exhausted, boiling, filthy, freezing, furious, gorgeous, hilarious, spotless, starving, hideous… 

New vocabulary: miserable (nešťastný, utrápený), fancy sth. (chtít, mít chuť na..), prawns, shrimps (krevety), cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/(kuchyně- pokrmy), blister (puchýř), border area (pohraničí), bedbug (štěnice), thyroid /ˈθaɪrɔɪd/(štítná žláza), bill, check (účet v restauraci), prescription (recept lékařský), receipt (účtenka, paragon), recipe (kuchařský recept)

Have a superb week. See ya:)

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Homework for May 14th

drills: 76, 75, 77 

questions 3.12

SB page 44/review 1,2,3

take x bring circle the correct option

New vocabulary: mobile grocery (pojízdná prodejna), starling (špaček), preserve (konzervovat), self-fertile (samosprašný), curry plant (maggi- Smil italský), gooseberry  (angrešt), vine (popínavá rostlina), dirty jokes (neslušné, sprosté vtipy), bump into sb. (narazit na někoho), loads of… (spousty ), youth (mládí), practical jokes (kanadské žertíky), harmless (neškodný), dull (nudný), menopause (menopauza, přechod), lady´s mantle (kontryhel)

episode 12 (bill, receipt, prescription)

I love our remarkable conversations:)) Have a good one:)

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Homework for May 7th

drills: 76, 75, 77 drill 75 corrections

questions 3.7

SB page 42 – A very funny person – read the article and highlight new vocabulary

New vocabulary: wheelbarrow (kolečko, trakař), give birth (to a baby) (rodit), midwife (porodní bába, asistentka), pay cash (platit hotově), eye doctor (očař), medical check-up (zdravotní prohlídka), control (ovládat, řídit) x check (kontrolovat), nun (jeptiška), object to sth. (mít námitky, namítat), breastfeed (kojit), home birth (domácí porod)

episode 5 – fun x funny watch it:)

We had such interesting chit-chat:))) Thanks for coming and bringing your positive energy:)

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Homework for April 30th

drills: 76,82, 77 + 75 

questions 3.9

SB page 41/4 complete the sentences with phrasal verbs with put

New vocabulary: impatient (netrpělivý), lack (postrádat, nedostávat se), housing estate (sídliště), break up with sb. (rozejít se s někým), identify (rozeznat), humiliate (ponížit, pokořit), persuade (přesvědčit), provide (poskytnout), dog grooming salon (salon pro psy), geology /dʒiˈɒlədʒi/ (geologie), extinguish (uhasit), overthrow (svrhnout)

False friends: collective/kə’lek­tɪv/ (společný, kolektivní, také družstvo, družstevní)  x team, group (kolektiv)

Idioms: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. (Kam nechodí slunce, tam chodí lékař), Appearances are deceptive (zdání klame), Business before pleasure. (Nejdřív práce, potom zábava), All´s well that ends well. (Konec dobrý, všechno dobré)

From now on I want you to watch ONE MINUTE English video every week (I will always pick sth. useful e.g. Czenglish, pronunciation etc.)

episode 1 check x control

Good work with the new drill, it´s not rocket science:))) Have a lovely week:)

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Homework for April 23rd

drills: 76,82, 77 + 75 (new)

questions 3.8

Sb page 41/1 complete the sentences with up or down

phrasal verbs with PUT print it out

New vocabulary: chit-chat (povídání, tlachání, povídat si- informal), willy-nilly (halabala), dilly-dally (loudat se), knick-knack (tretka, serepetička), throw (hodit), drawer (šuplík), good manners (slušné chování), stare (zírat), yawn (zívat), squirrel (veverka), slug (slimák), on the other hand (na druhé straně), take part in (účastnit se), honk the horn (troubit), toot (troubit)

To be good at using phrasal verbs with put, we will have to put in hours of practice. Practice makes perfect:)) Have a perfect week:)

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Homework for April 16th

drills: 76,82, 77

gender roles, behaviour bring it againg, we are gonna finish it

SB page 40/3 complete the gaps with the words below (a,b,c or d)

+ prepare the game taboo words – pick three words from the new vocabulary, write them on three cards and write 3 taboo words which your classmates can´t use during their description:

e.g. make a toast, taboo words: drink, cheers, wish

New vocabulary: bib (bryndák), flower box (truhlík), dough (těsto- např. na chléb) layabout (flákač), simplify (zjednodušit), food processor (kuchyňský robot), blender (mixér), chaperone (garde), take early retirement (jít o předčasného důchodu), differ from (lišit se od), be capable of … (být schopen), carry out the duites (plnit svoje povinnosti), swear (nadávat, klít), drunken (věčně opilý), sailor (námořník), rusty (rezavý), rezor (břitva), sober (střízlivý), belly (břicho, pupek), obey (poslouchat – např. rodiče), hosepipe (hadice), conservative (konzervativní), survey (průzkum), compared with (v porovnání s ), chord (akord), rebellious, (vzpurný, vzdorovitý), unconventional (nekonvenční)

Perfect work:))) Looking forward to seeing you next Tue.,

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Homework for April 9th

drills: 76,82, 77

gender roles, behaviour print it out, look up new vocab

New vocabulary: variety (rozmanitost, různorodost), substance (látka, substance), coriander (koriandr), lovage (libeček), lemon balm (meduňka), dill (kopr), fryer (fritéza), sold out (vyprodaný), except for (kromě), make a toast (pronést přípitek), first communion (první sv. přijímání), playwright (dramatik), stuff (věci) x staff (personál), touch (dotknout se), fireplace (krb), ordinary folks (běžní lidé – inf. ), Do you fancy a cup of tea? (dáš si čaj, máš chuť na čaj?), be into sth. = be interested in (zajímat se)

Perfect work:))) Looking forward to seeing you next Tue.

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Homework for April 2nd

drills: 76,82, 77

make four questions for your classmate. Use the new words we have learnt during this trimester:)

Sb page 39/3 – listen to it and circle the phrases they used

SB page 39/4 choose the correct words to complete the opinions

New vocabulary: pebble beach (oblázková pláž), daisy (kopretina), bug (brouk), daffodil  (narcis), bunny (králíček), poisonous (jedovatý), lawnmower (sekačka na trávu), axe (sekyra), rake (hrábě), the last straw (poslední kapka- idiom), bamboo (bambus), push- up (klik), modest (skromný), swallow (polknout), sash (šerpa), museum attendant (hlídač v muzeu), string (provázek), nut (matice), basil ˈbæzl/ or ˈbeɪzl/ (bazalka)

Happy Easter:))

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Homework for March 26th

drills: 76,82, 77

fill in 3.4 print it out and complete

SB page 39/ look at the photos  (a,b,c) You will have to describe them. Look up some useful words which you might need.

SB page 39/4 choose the correct words to complete the opinions.

New vocabulary: lie- lied-lied (lhát), lie-lay- lain (ležet), lay-laid-laid (položit, také snášet- vejce), unwanted (nechtěný), consult (konzultovat), hitchhike (stopovat, jet stopem), romcom (romantická komedie), tea room/shop (čajovna), tend to do sth. (mít sklon, tendenci něco dělat), consider all angles (zvážit všechny úhly pohledu, stanoviska), film extract (části filmu), breach of security (narušení bezpečnosti), catchphrase (hláška)

Thanks for the coming. Enjoy the lovely spring days. See ya.

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Homework for March 19th

drills: 76,82, 77

questions 3.6

SB page 38/3  questions 5-8 (we managed to listen to 1-4)- correct answers are: 1b, 2c, 3a, 4b

New vocabulary: fold (přeložit, složit), recorder (zobcová flétna), flute (flétna – příčná), pain threshold (práh bolesti), district (okres), loose tea (sypaný čaj), giggle (hihňat se, chichotat se), hang on (počkej, nepokládej – telefon), attempt (pokus), determined (odhodlaný), encouragement (povzbuzení, podpora), laughter (smích), estate agent (realitní makléř), intruder (vetřelec, narušitel), lumpy bed (hrbolatá postel)

Voluntary vocab: Mexican mint (rýmovník), chop-chop (šup, šup), ahem (ehm), blah,blah,blah (bla,bla,bla), chin-chin (na zdraví), ta-ta (pa), oops (jejda, ajaj), ouch (auvajs), yuck (fuj), boo (fuj- vypískat někoho), hey (hej, haló)

a way to ….  způsob jak … (nepoužíváme how)

Have a wonderful week. Ta-ta:)

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Homework for March 12th

drills: 76,82, 77

fill in 3.3 print and complete

SB page 37/4 – complete the text with an appropriate form of the verbs in brackets.

New vocabulary: shoe covers (návleky na boty), your fly is open (máš rozeplý rozparek, poklopec), your shoelace is untied (máš rozvázanou tkaničku), mogul /ˈməʊɡl/ (mulda),  yesterday evening, last night (včera večer, včera v noci), picky (vybíravý), fortune teller (věštec), flax flour (lněná mouka), only child (jedináček), give a performance (mít vystoupení), love at first sight (láska na první pohled), forward a message (přeposlat zprávu), break the silence (přerušit- prolomit ticho), call it a day (zabalit to, skončit, padla), painfully slow (zoufale pomalý), heated discussion (vášnivá debata)

Fantastic work:) On a scale from 1 to 10, you are an 11:)  Take care.

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Homework for March 5th

drills: 76,82, 77

questions 3.5

SB page 36/grammar/ex 2- correct the mistakes in the sentences

SB page 37/3 – complete the sentences with your own ideas

New vocabulary: snow cannon (sněžné dělo), antislip grips (nesmeky), monastery (klášter), convent (klášter- ženský), monk (mnich), nun (jeptiška), inhale (vdechovat), exhale (vydechovat), take French leave (mít áčko v práci), muss up (rozcuchat -vlasy, zmačkat- oblečení), unaccountable (nevysvětlitelný), cuckold (paroháč), Thai (thajský), at the end of… (na konci…) , in the end (nakonec), stem (stonek)

Another absolutely gorgeous lesson:))) Ta-ta:)

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Homework for February 27th (there is no lesson next week)

drills: 76,82 +77

questions 3.4

SB page 36/3 circle the correct option

past tenses- test complete this beautiful story with correct tenses:)

For Irenka: extreme adjectives 1)  no comparatives nad superlatives– we can´t say that someting is more or the most spotless.  2) we use different adverbs with extreme adjectives: absolutely, completely, utterly, totally…,We don´t use extremely, a bit, a little, rather, very… with extreme adjectives.  The words pretty and really can be used with both regular and extreme adjectives-e.g. The room is pretty dirty. (regular), The room si pretty filthy (extreme)

New vocabulary: city walls (hradby), flip-flops (žabky- obuv), lemon balm (meduňka), citrus (citrus), billberry (borůvka – v lese), gooseberry (angrešt), juniper berry (jalovcová kulička), elderberry (bezinka), play gooseberry (dělat křena), juniper twig (větvička jalovce), thorn (trn), astounded (ohromený), filthy (špinavý), gorgeous (úžasný, krásný), hideous (šeredný), spotless (perfektně čistý), pollen (pyl), enormous (velký, enormní), kohlrabi (kedluben) /ˌkəʊlˈrɑːbi/, sow /səʊ/, sowed, sown – sít, sew /səʊ/- sewed-sown (šít), sow /saʊ/ (prasnice)

Enjoy the spring break and see you in two weeks:))

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Homework for February 13th

drills: 76,82 +77(new)

questions 3.3

Sb page 36/1  look up the new words in a good dictionary, then match them with adjectives a-l

New vocabulary:  sourdough bread (kváskový chléb), bread starter (kvásek), rye flour (žitná mouka), yeast (kvasnice), chickpeas (cizrna), radish (ředkvička), sprout (klíček, výhonek), skilful (šikovný, obratný), villain (ničema, darebák), evil (zlý, ďábelský), remarkable (pozoruhodný, nevšední), swallow (polknout, také vlaštovka), indigestible (nestravitelný), digest (strávit-potravu), curious (zvědavý)

my homework: mulberry – moruše

You have made headway with English grammar:))) Take care:)

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Homework for February 6th

drills: 76,89 +82

questions 3.2

Lucy+ Eva SB page 34-35/start with Gustav Graves, finish with total blindness on page 35 (line 47)

Dana + Irenka SB page 35/ start with Monsters (line 48), read the rest of the article

highlight new words and complete the text using suitable sentences from ex. 5

New vocabulary:  course (chod jídla), filling (náplň), compote (kompot), old bag (stará žena, vykopávka), find (vykopávka), remorse (výčitky svědomí), frog legs (žabí stehýnka), fortified settlement (hradiště), gap (mezera), confined to (vztahovat se k), entertainer (bavič), fastener (zapínání), suction (sání), by means of … (pomocí čeho), silent treatment (tichá domácnost), row /rəʊ/ (řada, veslovat) x row /raʊ/ (hádka)

You are fantastic singers:))) Have a sweet week:)

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Homework for January 30th

drills: 76,89 +82

fill in 3.1

SB page 34/read the first column- lines 1-20, highlight new words + complete gaps 1 and 2 with the suitable sentences from ex 3 on page 35

New vocabulary:  I get it (rozumím), I don´t get it. (nerozumím). Anytime (kdylikov- jako odpověď na thank you), Can I tag along? (můžu se připojit, přidat se), It´s on me. (já platím, je to na můj účet), amusing (zábavný), bizarre (bizarní), mysterious (záhadný), comical (komický), unusual (neobvyklý), hilarious (směšný, k popukání), peculiar (zvláštní, osobitý), odd (divný), humorous (humorný), hysterical (histercký), weird (divný), shrink  (srazit se- oblečení), historical sight (historická památka), tissue (papírový kapesník), hanky (látkový kapesník), handle (klika), belch (říhat), cimbalom band (cimbálovka)

I always enjoy our lesson:) Have a hilarious week.

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Homework for January 23rd

drills: 76,89 +82

questions 3.1

SB page 33/1- look up new vocabulary , put the words into two groups: A- sth. that makes you laugh   B- sth. out of ordinary

SB page 33/2- we are gonna talk about it, prepare your answers.

New vocabulary: thick (tlustý), thin (tenký), e-reader (čtečka), knowledge (znalosti, vědomosti), ice rink (kluziště), goal (cíl), fish harvest (výlov), mouflon ˈmuːflɒn/(muflon), dune /djuːn/ (duna), be hooked on (být zavislý na), pull out a tooth (vytrhnout zub), mist (jemná mlha, opar), frank (upřímný, poctivý), bright (bystrý, chytrý), windmill (větrný mlýn), useless (k ničemu, nepoužitelný)

You are the bee´s knees. See you next time:)

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Homework for January 16th

drills: 76,89 +82

questions 2.12

SB page 32/1 – form the words from the letters in brackets  + ex 4 complete the text with the correct prepositions

New vocabulary: vacuum cleaner (vysavač), broom (koště, smeták), burglar (lupič- bytový), put off (odložit – časově), fox (liška),  chopsticks (jídelní hůlky), sticks of celery (řapíkatý celer), live in the sticks (žít v zapadákově), roasting stick (opékačka)
Great job as always. Stay awesome:)

useful video (used to, be used to ING, get used to ING)

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Homework for Christmas (enjoy it as much as possible)

drills: 76,89

New vocabulary: boast (chvástat se), gingerbread (perník), mulled wine (svařák), toothpick (párátko), crib (jesličky), icicle (rampouch), break alcohol (odbourávat alkohol), flip-flops (žabky- boty), corkscrew (vývrtka na víno), wrinkle (vráska), Nativity scene (betlém)

my homework: bottom drawer – výbava nevěsty

Dear ladies, thank you very much for all lesson we have had and I´m looking forward to ones which we will have:)

MERRY CHRISTMAS:)

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Homework for December 5th – our last lesson this year

drills: 76,89

revise the vocab which we have learnt during this trimester:)

Word Bluff (handout) – invent two false definitions for each word.

New vocabulary: have buttefingers (být nemehlo), spice sth. up (okořenit něco, dodat šmrnc), butter sb. up (podlézat, mazat med kolem huby), mutton dressed as lamb (stará, co si hraje na mladou), compare apples and oranges (míchat jablka s hruškami), packed like sardines (namačkaní jako sardinky), life isn´t a bowl of cherries (život není peříčko), filling (plomba -zubní), hurt (bolet), put on (obléci si), take off (vysléci si), break the law (porušit zákon), informer (udavač),

Looking forward to our Christmas lesson:)

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Homework for November 28th

drills: 76,89 (great work today:)

fill in 2.6 print and complete

do the test which I gave you in the lesson (verb patterns with Alex- before doing the test, watch the video again:) here

SB page 31/3 complete the table with the words from the box.

New vocabulary:pollution (znečištění), however (nicméně), conviced (přesvědčený), wise (moudrý), outright ban (naprostý zákaz), rely on sb. (spolehnout se na..), incovenient (nevyhovující), furthermore (navíc, mimoto), restrict (omezit), I firmly believe  (pevně věřím), push snooze (odložit vstávání), rise and shine (s chutí do nového dne), whip up (rychle něco ukuchtit), run some errands (vyřídit pochůzky), veg out (odpočívat, vegetit), zone out (vypnout), kidneys (ledviny), parsley (petržel), prescription (recept lékařský), outage (výpadek proudu), eggshell (vaječná skořápka), Let´s agree to disagree (accept different opinions)

Have a wonderful week and don´t forget to veg out sometimes.

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Homework for November 21 st

drills: 76,89

English grammar with Alex   I recommend that you watch this video

Make 4 questions for your classmates. Use the new vocab.

New vocabulary: caraway (kmín), pigeon (holub), poultry (drůbež), hairdryer (fén), persuade sb. to do sth.(přesvědčit někoho, přemluvit), elbow your way (razit si cestu lokty), special offer (výprodej, akce), buy one get one free (kup jeden, druhý zdarma), on sale, in the sales (ve výprodeji), 50% off, a 50% discount (sleva), bury (pohřbít), calf (tele), admire (obdivovat), spellbound (očarovaný), lane (cestička), gather (shromáždit se), unless (pokud ne), until (dokud ne), entire (celý), give birth (rodit, porodit), goose, geese (husa, husy)

Great work as always:))) Can´t wait to see you soon. You´re really hardworking students:)

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Homework for November 14th

drills: 76,89

SB page 29/3 complete the sentences with collective nouns from ex. 1 and 2, highlight new vocabulary if you come across any.

noodles 2.11

New vocabulary: a flock of birds, sheep (hejno ptáků, stádo ovcí), a herd of cows, elephants (stádo krav, slonů), a pack of cards (balíček karet), a pack of dogs, wolves (smečka psů, vlků), auidence (publikum), cast (herci- obsazení), crew (posádka, mužstvo), panel (porota, tým- odborníků),  lavender (levandule), be crazy about, be mad about (být do něčeho blázen, mít rád), witness (svědek), concrete (beton, betonový, vybetonovat, konkrétní- jako opak abstraktního), tourist trap (lákadlo pro turisty, „past“ na turisty), off the beaten track (odlehlý, v ústraní), hidden gem (utajený skvost), offend sb. (urazit někoho)

Such a nice lesson as always:)) Enjoy St. Martin´s weekend:)

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Homework for November 7th

drills: 76,89

make three questions for your classmates using the new vocabulary.

Creative homework: Think of two words which are connected with your favourite hobby. Be ready to teach them to us. Pick something that your classmates probably don´t know.

SB page 29/1 collective nouns- put the nouns into groups a-d according to their collective nouns (use a good dictionary to help you)

New vocabulary: spider web (pavučina), put on make-up (namalovat se), wooden spoon (vařečka), the sooner, the better (čím dřív, tím líp), change the bed linen (převléci povlečení), duvet (peřina), reach (dosáhnout), mites (roztoči), pretend (předstírat), careless (neopatrný), carry on doing sth. (pokračovat v něčem), at this point (v tuto chvíli), disease (nemoc), dealt with.. (vypořádat se, vyřešit)

grammar: go on (pokračovat) 1)go on doing sth. = continue doing the same thing – pokračovat ve stejné činnosti (If she continues drinking like that, I will have to carry her home) x 2) go on to do sth. = to start sth. new (After her teaching career she went on to become a doctor)

Great job again. Looking forward to seeing you next time:)

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Homework for October 31st

drills: 71,76,89

fill in 2.5 print and complete

SB page 28/2- choose the correct preposition

SB page 28/3 – read the text and fill in the missing words. Look at the words around the gap to help you.

New vocabulary: silk (hedvábí), feather (pírko), knit (plést), sew (šít), cooker (sporák), amusement park (zábavní park), extension cable (prodlužka), take, last (trvat), be addicted to, be hooked on )být na něčem závislý), be in danger of/at a risk of (být v nebezpečí, ohrožení), the reason for, the cause of (důvod, přičina čeho), be in agreement, of the same opinion (být stejného názoru, souhlasit), be frightened of/worried about (mít obavy, bát se), honoured person, birthday boy/girl (oslavenec:))

Absolutely fantastic work again. Narek was amazed by you, dear ladies:))

 

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Homework for October 24th

drills: 71,76,89

noodles 2.10

SB page 28/1 choose the correct preposition for each phrase

New vocabulary: vinegar (ocet), tenant (nájemník), rake leaves (hrabat listí), chestnuts (kaštany), vine (vinná réva, také popínavá rostlina), nettle (kopřiva), washing powder (prášek na praní), graft (roub, roubovat), soil (půda, zemina), All Souls´Day (dušičky),

My homework: incomprehensible (nepochopitelný) or hard to understand (it´s much easier, right?)

Such a nice conversation today:)) Dream big and stay awesome:)

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Homework for October 17th

drills: 71,76,89

noodles 2.9

SB page 27/4 listen and complete the phrases

grammar: verb patterns : after see, watch, hear we use either infinitive or verb+ ing

I saw them cross the street. You observed the whole event. (Viděl jsem, jak přešli ulici- dokončeno)

I saw them crossing the street. The action was in progress, happening, not completed. (Viděl jsem, jak přecházeli ulici- nedokončeno)

New vocabulary: draw (vylosovat si), Aries (Beran), be into sth. (zajímat se o , mít rád), out of the blue (z ničeho nic, z nenadání), wheelchair (invalidní vozík), insects (hmyz), capricious (náladový, nestálý), in single file ( za sebou), dense vegetation (hustá vegetace), ask for the moon (chtít nemožné), all talk and no action (skutek utek)

Fantastic work with our new teacher Narek. I´m really proud of you:)

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Homework for October 10th

drills: 71,76,89

make two questions with stop (to do sth. x doing sth. ) and two questions with try (to do sth. x doing sth. )

Do the test which I gave you in the lesson. test verb patterns try + stop (toxing)

for Irenka: stop doing sth. – přestat něco dělat e.g. I stopped smoking two years ago. (přestala jsem kouřit před 2 lety) x I stopped to smoke in the street yesterday. – (zastavila jsem se, abych si zakouřila)- zastavit se, abych něco udělala

try to do sth.- pokusit se něco udělat, je to složité, těžké e.g. I tried to find a new job, but I wasn´t successful. x try doing sth. = experiment, easy, vyzkoušet něco, abych zjistila, zda to funguje = eg. Do you have a headache? Try taking a pill. (uvidíš, co to udělá, vyzkoušej to)

New vocabulary: restroom (toalety např. veřejné, v kině atd.), naughty (zlobivý), expectations (očekávání), Libra (Váhy), Capricorn (Kozoroh), Pisces (Ryby), Aquarius (Vodnář), mindreader (člověk, co čte myšlenky), put up (ubytovat), outhouse (kadibudka), car seat (autosedačka), have the hiccups (mít škytavku), It´s drizzling. (mrholí), decode (rozluštit, dokódovat)

Great job:)) Have a spectacular week. See ya:)

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Homework for October 3rd

drills: 71,76,89

noodles 2.8 (use your noodlebook)

SB page 26/3 – listen and complete the senteces 1-10 (It´s quite difficult, but don´t give up:)

New vocabulary: figure skating (krasobruslení), butcher (řezník), mayor (starosta), impossible (nemožný, neuskutečnitelný), handle (klika), hinge (pant), lock (zámek), threshold (práh u dveří), steering wheel (volant), canvas (malířské plátno), she has a bun in the oven (je těhotná), ad (reklama), nomadic lifestyle (kočovný život), honesty (poctivost), work ethic (pracovní morálka), compassion (soucit), in short (zkrátka)

Wonderful work:)) Have a good one:))

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Homework for September 26th

drills: 71,76,89

Look up some interesting information about the year you were born.

test your pronunciation then pick four words from the video and make lovely questions for your classmates.

New vocabulary: deserted (opuštěný), landscape (krajina), sour cherries (višně), sherry (šery – nápoj), poor thing (chudáček), morning star, evening star (jitřenka, večernice), mobile canteen (polní kuchyně), potato phone (hloupý telefon:), misty memories (mlhavé vzpomínky), go mushrooming (chodit na houby), table mushrooms (žampiony), magic mushrooms (halucinogenní houbičky), rubber boots (gumáky), deadly poisonous (smrtelně jedovatý), kindergarten (MŠ)

Thanks for the fantastic lesson. Stay awesome. Martina:)

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June 9, 2023

Hello everyone, I hope you are enjoying summer as much as possible! I’d like to thank you all for your good work and great energy throughout the trimester (and not just the last one).

Our first „překlen“ lesson this year is scheduled on 15th August at 10:05 am, so I’ll be looking forward to seeing  you.

Enjoy the holiday and see you in August, ladies 

Bety

 

June 20, 2023

Hello ladies, it was great talking to you today 

Here’s your HW:

• drill 88, 71, 57
• 2.3. FCE Result Revised U2 pg 25 GRAMMAR VERB PATTERNS.pdf
• vocabulary: tough meat, tough guy, to invite friends for barbecue, to find cheap accommodation, to establish, suspicious, curious, easy-going, genuine leather, endangered species, attendance, upbringing, to bring up a child (I was brought up by my grandma), to treat acne, acne treatment, to treat someone well,to yell at someone, rescue animals, innocent, guilty, evidence, drops
• SB p. 24 – finish the reading, translate new vocabulary and fill in the correct verb forms (VERB PATTERNS CHART on the page 167 

Have a nice week

Bety

 

 

June 14, 2023

Hi ladies, here’s your homework for next week:

• drill 88, 71, 57
• the same fill in 2.2 (previous homework)
• vocabulary: hopeful, hopeless, merry, full of joy, force somebody to do something, enrol at a university, dotted dress (polka dot),mug, curious, instep, contemporary, temporary (dočasný), to treat a disease, attendance in a course (docházka v kurzu), skin on a hot milk (škraloup), to yell / scream at somebody
• SB p. 25 / read the first paragraph + underline all new vocabulary + verb patterns (verb + to infinitive OR verb +ing)

Have a nice week

Bety

 

June 9, 2023

Hi everyone  Next week we’ll go back to normal – so see you there at 10.05 am again 

Your HOMEWORK:

• drill 71, 57, 72
• fill in 2.2. FCE Result Revised U2 pg 22 to 23 READING.pdf
• vocabulary: desert vs. dessert, prejudice, Victorian Era, apparently, obviously, maternity leave, sick leave, to blame it on somebody (vinit někoho, dávat za vinu), to bother someone, instep (nárt), bank fo the river, landscape, valley, hedge, behaviour, sweaty, boundaries (hranice, meze), independent, love at first sight

See you soon

Bety

 

May 30, 2023

Hi ladies, it was great seeing you after two weeks. Next week we’re going to start at 9:35 again and then it will go back to normal 

Here’s some hw to do:

• drill 71, 57, 72
• noodles 2.2
• vocabulary: bothersome, Sweden, Swedish, Danish, inevitable, prejudice, because of you/thanks to you, allowances, to come across/ to come upon (narazit na/potkat), rainforest, to tear apart, apparently, barely, look forward to +ing (I look forward to hearing from you), mammal, whale, insect, to keep up with others, flooded road, drought, remote area

Have a nice week

Bety

 

May 23, 2023

Thank you ladies for a very nice lesson  It was very nice meeting you

• drill 71, 88, 72
• fill in – vocabulary – lead in + reading from SB page 23 Fill in 2.1 FCE Result Unit 2
• vocabulary: guinea pig, appear to be, chase, leap, recovered, barely, keep up, bent upright, angle, tear
• SB p. 23/ reading – read the last story D and underline new words + SB p. 22 exercise 4 (match the phrasal verb and the meaning)

Zuzana

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May 16, 2023

Hi ladies, it was nice seeeing you after two weeks today! Here’s your homework for the upcoming lesson:

• drill 71, 88, 72 (adjectives -ed / -ing )
• fill in on adjectives 1.4. New Headway PreIntermediate 4th edition Fill in Unit 1 SB p. 11 adjectives ing ed.pdf
• vocabulary: schedule, to comfort somebody, sightseeing. historical sights, chateau vs. castle, statue, to deserve, zookeeper, exhibit, behind the bars, huge, to feed (fed), beak, meerkat, to expect to win, to put the baby to sleep, It depends (NOT ITS DEPEND!), herbivore, omnivore, carnivore, palms, herd, shepherd, feral children, raised by animals (brought up by animals), claim to be true, to summon help, to avoid contact, genuine, to convince (I’m convinced that…), to come across an animal
• SB p. 23/ reading – read the stories B-D + underline new words

Enjoy the lesson with Zuzka and see you in two weeks 

Bety

 

May 12, 2023

Hi ladies, I hope you enjoyed the course with Alice. On Tuesday, we will start at 9:35 again.

Here’s your HW :

• DRILL 71, 45, 88
• FILL IN ON FIRST CONDITIONAL : 12.1. New Headway Preint.4th edition U12 pg. 85 FIRST CONDITIONAL.pdf
• VOCABULARY: exhausted x exhausting, orchard, amenities, to spread, semi-detached house,  on the ground floor, party animal, to put somebody to sleep, clutter (harampádí, nepořádek), commute (dojíždět), litter, insulate (izolovat něco proti hluku/chladu/větru atd.) VS. isolated  (izolovaný,oddělený od dalších lidí atd.)
• used to + verb – I used to live there as a child. (Bydlela jsem tam dřív, už nebydlím)
• to be used to + verb -ing – I’m used to living in a village.  (Jsem zvyklá na bydlení…)

See you soon

Bety

 

May 5, 2023

Hello everyone  Here’s your HW for next week:

• drill 71, 45, 88
• noodles 2.1
• vocabulary: trap, trapped, pace of life, bunch of roses, to turn 18 (stát se osmnáctiletým), weight loss, hair loss, brief explanation (stručný), to brief someone (to inform briefly), to waste food, inheritance (dědictví osobní) vs. national heritage, disgusting, rubbish, cradle, to settle for good (usadit se na dobro), to take out the trash
• SB p. 21/ exercise 2 – choose the correct word. You can hear the phrases in the listening we did together 

Enjoy the long weekend and see you soon

Bety

 

April 25, 2023

Hello ladies, today’s lesson was great  Here’s your HW for next week:

• drill 70, 71, 45
• noodles on verb patterns : 8.5. New Headway Intermediate 4th edition UNIT 8 Verb patterns.pdf
• vocabulary: thin, thick, to snore, ear plugs, to face the consequences, waste of time, saw, chain saw, exhausted, good at baking, to postpone a meeting, to take a nap, facial features, personality traits, to inherit, I want it my way (po mém), his way, resistance, I can’t resist a good steak, …
• idiom: THROUGH THICK AND THIN
•                IN A NUTSHELL
•                HE’S GOT THICK SKIN.
• SB p. 21/ exercise 1 – listen to five people and take notes

Our next 3 lessons are going to start at 9:35 am 

Have a great week

Bety

 

April 13, 2023

Hello ladies, it was nice meeting all 4 of you on Tuesday 

Here’s your HW for next week:

• drill 70, 57, 40, 63 (prepositions of time, basic)
• fill in : 8.1. New Headway Intermediate 4th edition Unit 8 SB 62 to 63 Verb patterns.pdf
• vocabulary : to comgratulate somebody on something (Congratulations on your birthday! / Congrats!), jacuzzi, to occur, thin, thick, broth, posh restaurant, to dismiss someone from work, to fire someone, banana peel,  nutshell, reasonable, sensible, freckles, wrinkles, pimples (acne), to take after parents, to look alike, stubborn, facial features, personality traits, qualities, to suffer from allergy
• FINISH THE TEST 

Enjoy the weekend and see you on Tuesday at 9.35 am

Bety

 

April 5, 2023

Hi ladies, yesterday was great! Thank you for the snacks and drinks Irene, I hope you enjoyed your birthday 

Here’s your homework for next week:

• drill 70, 57, 40
• instead of noodles you will fill in the END OF UNIT TEST HERE : FCE 1ST RESULT Unit 1 TEST.docx
• vocabulary: vinegar, sour taste, in a café, posh restaurant, fancy restaurant, chicken broth, starter, main course, lamb, spinach,  pork tenderloin, cranberry sauce, chicken breast, to handle problems, cemetary, funeral, to commit suicide, to fall out with somebody = to have a big argument
• SB p. 20 – REVISION – fill in exercise 1 + 5

Have  a nice day

Bety

 

 

March 28, 2023

Hi everyone  Here’s your HW for the upcoming lesson next week:

• drill 70, 55, 88
• noodles 1.10 (questions 1-11 
• vocabulary:to dismiss, to fire someone, to get on the bus/train/plane, to get off the bus/train/plane, get in the car, get out of the car, to afford, bushy eyebrows, to pluck, thin vs. thick, cougar, to pour water into a glass, to fasten the belt

See you next week

Bety

 

March 21, 2023

Hello ladies, I enjoyed meeting all four of you today again.

Here’s your HW:

• DRILL 63, 55, 40 (past simple + past continuous revision)
• FILL IN 1.6. FCE Result Revised U1 OVERALL REVISION.pdf
• VOCABULARY: dictionary entry, belt, to have something under one’s belt (to achieve something), expression, terrific, belt, belt buckle, below the belt (pod pás), to belt out, idiom (eg. It’s raining cats and dogs today!), to wrap, survey, bathrobe,  reliable, to make sense of something (to understand), expected/supposed, to have a row/quarrel/argument
• SB p. 17 / exercise 1 – find at least one example of a synonym, opposite, idiom etc. in the 2 dictionary entries + translate new expressions

Thank you for always preparing your homework, ladies. Good job 

Bety

 

March 17, 2023

Hello, ladies  Please, prepare this homework for next week:

• drill 70, 88, 55, 46
• noodles 1.7
• vocabulary: moving film, to play darts, ceiling, stingy, twisted ankle, to extend, to inherit, testament, to sue somebody, to ask somebody out, scuba diving, over the top (too much), unemployed, to kidnap, tanned skin
• SB p. 17 / ex. 1 + 2

Enjoy the weekend

Bety

 

March 11, 2023

Hi ladies, here’s your homework for Tuesday:

• drill 70, 88, 55
• fill in 12.2. New Headway Preint.4th edition U12 pg. 96 to 97 SECOND CONDITIONAL.pdf
• vocabulary: snorkelling,  diving, coincidence, at random, stubborn, muscles, joints, to bite, x-ray, to regret
• SB p. 17 / ex. 1

Have a nice weekend

Bety

 

February 28, 2023

Hi everybody  Today we enjoyed online individual lesson with Evča .. and I hope to see all of you next week!

Please prepare this homework:

• drill 70, 88, 55
• 1.5. FCE Result Revised U1 pg 15 to 16 VOCABULARY SPEAKING and USE OF ENGLISH.pdf
• vocabulary: faith, religion, priest, believer, fragile, similarity, at random, brother in law, to throw up/to vomit, on purpose, may, could, first impression, to take something for granted (brát něco jako samozřejmost), infant, influence
• SB p. 16/ exercise 3

Enjoy the week

Bety

 

February 27, 2023

Hi ladies, just a reminder that we have planned a „double lesson“ for tomorrow, so please come at 9.00 am 

Bety

 

February 7, 2023

Hi ladies, I enjoyed our lesson today  Due to spring holiday  our next lesson will take place on Tuesday, February 21st, so there’s no lesson next week 

Your homework:

• drill 63, 70, 88
• fill in on prepositions: 12.4. New Headway Preint.4th edition U12 pg. 100 PREPOSITIONS I.pdf
• vocabulary: to ruin, to swing, to give away (rozdat, prozradit), thrifty person (spořivý, šetrný), stingy (skrblík, lakomý), cave,  addicted to, to reconsider, to handle a problem, to take part in, to take into account, pastries, by yourself, on strike, good at maths, angry with him, in love with, cure for cancer, close to me, used to the noise, to have a row, to make fun of someone, to play part in…,
• SB p. 16/ex 2

See you in two weeks

Bety 

 

February 3, 2023

Hello ladies, here’s your homework for next week:

• drill 70, 88, 48, 63 (prepositions of time)
• download and fill : 12.5. New Headway Preint.4th edition U12 pg. 100 PREPOSITIONS II.pdf
• vocabulary: right of way, virtue, to handle something, hangover, heartburn, consequence, via internet, on the internet, to browse, search engine, firmly convinced, to consider, to reconsider, challenge, addicted to, satisfying, obviously, reliable, to rent a car, to hire a person, spectacular view, plot twist, purchase, bargain
• SB p. 16/ ex 1 – match the underlined sentences with words 1-6 below

See you soon

Bety

January 24, 2023

Hi everyone! We missed you today, Dani.. I hope to see you all in our next lesson 

Here’s your homework :

• DRILL 70, 88, 48
• NOODLES 1.6
• VOCABULARY: kidney, inflammation, cranberrym obvious, peaceful look something up, revenge, vengeful, prediction, quote, mess up, solitary, disappointed, unreliable, hire an employee, plot twist+ elections, to vote for .., sequel, ladder, cupboard, to beg someone, to ask someone to do a favor (požádat o laskavost), deputy, frightening, get seasick on a cruise, poppy seed, plot, weird
• STUDENT BOOK p. 15/exercise 3 – choose the correct word to complete the phrases used in the listening ex. 2

Have a nice day 

Bety

 

January 19, 2023

Hi ladies 

Here’s your homework :

• DRILL 46 (second conditional),  70 (future), 48 (passive)
• FILL IN : 2.3. New Headway Intermediate 4th edition Unit 2 SB p16 Passives.pdf
• VOCABULARY: elections, to vote for .., sequel, ladder, cupboard, to beg someone, to ask someone to do a favor (požádat o laskavost), deputy, frightening, get seasick on a cruise, poppy seed, plot, weird
• STUDENT BOOK p. 15/ exercise 1 – match A-F with 1-6
•                                       15/ exercise 2 – listen to 6 different students answering questions in exercise 1 + put questions A-F in correct order (eg. 1B, 2E, …)
• You can donwload the audio for the listening from the link at the top of this page 

Have a nice weekend!

Bety

 

 

January 12, 2023

Hello, ladies! It was great meeting all four of you on Tuesday.

Here’s a short homework to do for our next lesson:

• DRILL 46 (second conditional), 66 or 70 (future), 57 (question tags)
• NOODLES : 11.5. PET Result U11pg 86 GRAMMAR second conditional.pdf
• VOCABULARY: festive dinner, to catch a cold, to tell twins apart (rozeznat), plaster, garden gnome /noum/, poppy seed, in second grade (ve druhé třídě), to suit (pasovat, vyhovovat)

Have  a nice weekend

Bety

 

January 3, 2023

Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and I’m looking forward to seeing you in our first lesson next week.

Here’s a short homework to do:

• DRILL 35, 67, 46
• NOODLES : AFTER Christmas New Year’s noodles.docx
• VOCABULARY: carp, salmon, trout, fir tree, spruce, artificial tree, Christmas cookies, New Year’s Eve, Christmas Eve, Chrismtas Day, Boxing Day, to wrap/unwrap the presents, …

See you on Tuesday

Bety

 

December 10, 2022

Hello everyone, I wrote you an email, check it please   Here’s  a short HW for our last lesson on Tuesday.

• drill 88, 57, 58
• CHRISTMAS NOODLES 2022.docx
• vocabulary: account, advert, social media, price tag, doll, smeell, brush, stall, stomach, afraid of, seasick, fair, carousel,  clumsy, dodgeball, donate money to charity, generous

See you soon

Bety

 

 

November 22, 2022

Hello ladies  It was nice seeing all three of you again. Here’s some homework to do:

• drill 58, 88, 57
• translate these noodles on conditionals: 12.5. New Headway Preint.4th edition U11 pg 94 to 97 FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONALS.pdf
• vocabulary : surgery, twisted ankle, It hurts! (to bolí), wound (rána), scar, stitches, bruise, to throw up, clumsy, get burnt, to pull something up, to flatter someone, baptism, may/might, immortality, honest (upřímný) – I’ll be honest with you (budu k tobě upřímný)
• „The government may increase the taxes“
• SB p 14 – listening – go through the tapescript one more time + highlight and translate all new words. Then check your answers in ex. 2 (page 14)

Have a nice day!

Bety

 

 

November 15, 2022

Hi everyone! Today I enjoyed a great lesson with Irene.. and I hope to see more of you next week  Here’s your HW for next week’s lesson:

• drill 70, 58, 88
• fill in 1.1.Conversation1 FCE 1 Fill ins talk about character.pdf
• vocabulary: long sleeves, matching handbag (to match – ladit, sladit), pleated skirt, winter jacket, flares (zvonáče :), leather jacket, high waist jeans, to sew, a sewing machine, to throw away, flattering, to praise someone, to speak highly of someone (mluvit o někom hezky, chválit), to baptise a baby, to take over a company (převzít kontrolu nad.., ovládnout), to reject someone
• SB p. 14/ex. 2 – listening – read the „questions“ 1-7 and possible answers, listen to the interview once and underline new words. We will finish the listening task together in class

Enjoy the holiday on Thursday and see you next week!

Bety

 

 

November 11, 2022

Hellooo, your homework for TUESDAY:

• drill 88, 70, 58 (reported speech revision)
• noodles 1.5
• vocabulary: All Souls‘ Day, to lay flowers and wreaths on a grave, to pray, Mass in a church, ceremony, a fast (půst), feast (hody, hostina), cabbage, goose-geese,  mouse-mice, bad habit, to mock someone, harmful to children, brave, to look after a child

See you next week 

Bety

 

 

November 5, 2022

Hi everyone, here’s your homework for Tuesday:

• drill 88, 70, 57 (question tags)
• noodles 1.5. 
• vocabulary: spooky/scary, attic, lonely, grateful, to carve a pumpkin, to grow vegetables,  consumption, evil, devil, brat = spoiled child, to watch cartoons, custom vs. costume, selfish, cemetery, to light a candle, grave, convinced (přesvědčený), to mock someone (posmívat se někomu), harmful to (škodlivý), the sun rises and sets every day
  sunrise/sunset)
• SB p. 12/1

Have a nice weekend

Bety

 

October 27, 2022

Hi everyone, here’s your HW:

• drill  88, 70 (future forms), 57
• noodles : 1.4. FCE Result Revised grammar future tenses pg 12 to 13.pdf
• vocabulary: toys, fairytales, to pay in advance, It’s a deal!, to make an appointment, get on well/get along, rush before Christmas, spinach, to take a nap, to recover from flu, to have a sore throat, blood pressure, chicken broth, to chew, a bat, schedule, blanket, to look forward to seeing,
•  SB p. 12/ex. 1

Enjoy the holiday and see you next week 

Bety

 

October 21, 2022

Hello everyone, please prepare this homework for our next lesson on Tuesday:

• drill  88, 70 (future forms)
• fill in: 1.3. FCE Result Revised U1 pg 12 to 13 GRAMMAR FUTURE TENSES.pdf
• vocabulary: in advance, sudden decision, sold out, to look forward to seeing someone, helmet, to do yoga/karate, to get on / to get along, injury, scrambled eggs, bacon, throat, to take a nap, belong to, worm, grasshopper, to attend courses, chicken broth
•  pre-study of Future Perfect tense https://www.helpforenglish.cz/article/2006092401-predbudouci-cas

Have a nice weekend

Bety

 

October 14, 2022

Hello everyone, please prepare this homework for our next lesson on Tuesday:

• drill  88, 70 (future forms)
• fill-in future tenses.docx
• vocabulary: in advance, sudden decision, sold out, to look forward to seeing someone, helmet, to do yoga/karate, to get on / to get along, injury, scrambled eggs, bacon, throat, to take a nap
• „How long have you been attending ONLY 4 ?“
•  pre-study of Future Perfect tense https://www.helpforenglish.cz/article/2006092401-predbudouci-cas

See you soon 

Bety

 

 

October 8, 2022

Hello everyone, please prepare this homework for our next lesson on Tuesday:

• drill 46, 88, 55
• NOODLES prepositions of time (1).docx
• vocabulary: boastful, boast about a new car, weird, loyal, disloyal, faithful, modesty, skills, to consider someone intelligent, to offend someone,willing to accept new ideas, to quarrel, ridiculous, prejudice, tantrum, point of view, sto realize, to put up with (snášet, zvládat) „I can’t put up with the noise anymore!“
• voluntary work if you have time : pre-study of Future Perfect tense https://www.helpforenglish.cz/article/2006092401-predbudouci-cas

See you soon 

Bety

 

September 29, 2022

Hi everybody  Here’s your HW for next lesson:

• drill 46, 88, 55 (present perfect)
• this fill in : 1.2. FCE Result Revised U1 pg 12 VOCABULARY.pdf
• vocabulary: argumentative, sensitive, sensible, bossy, easy-going, narrow-minded, open-minded, coincidence, at random, cute, Dean (děkan), to obey the rules, to follow the rules, to habdle, regardless of, breed of dog, to do the housework, to consider
• SB p.  12/ex. 2 – do the listening and match the correct adjectives from the box above to the 5 speakers

Take care and see you next week (:

Bety

 

 

September 20, 2022

Hi everyone, it was great meeting all of you together again  Here’s the vocabulary to revise:

• drill 46 (second conditional revision), 88 (so do I/ Neither)
• to handle something, seasons of the year, cosy, Zodiac signs (Sagittarius, Capricorn, Airies, Aquarius), bolete (pravák hřib), parasol mushroom (bedla), appearance, tanned skin, fair complexion, bushy eyebrows, long eyelashes, wrinkles, freckles, scar, to occur, random, tap water, regardless of, challenge,  take something for granted, soak, ability, uprbinging, coincidence, to tell twins apart, janitor, good genes, to obey the rules/parents, facial features, character traits, attitude to
• + do this fill in : 11.5. PET Result U11 pg 86 SECOND CONDITIONAL.pdf

See you on Tuesday 

Bety

 

 

September 19, 2022

Hello everyone,

as the trimester starts tomorrow, I’m looking forward to meeting you at 10:05 AM in classroom 2.

You can download the date sheet (datumář) here DATUMÁŘ ASP7.pdf

There’s no homework for tomorrow 

See you soon

Bety

 

September 6, 2022

Hello everyone, here’s your homework for next week:

• drill 58, 88, 48 (passive)
• download and fill in : 10.3. New Headway Preint.4th edition U10 pg. 80 GRAMMAR PASSIVE II.pdf
• vocabulary: highlight, to yawn, say hello to / from, queue, diarrhea, a hippo, to rest, to complain, to assure, estimate, addiciton, to be addicted to, noun, verb, to get sunburnt, sunscreen
• worksheet AGREEMENT  – fill in the rest of the sentences on the worksheet I gave you in class (So do I / Neither)

I look forward to seeing you next Tuesday

Bety

 

 

September 4, 2022

Hello ladies, I hope you’ve enjoyed summer and you’re ready for our next course on Tuesday (6th September at 10.05) 

Here’s a short HW to do:

• drill 58. 88
• noodles back to school – noodles
• vocabulary: delivery, to wrap, a suite (apartmá v hotelu), to cause, a recipe, tanned skin (opálená), to estimate, junk food, to eat out, addicted to (závislý na), vacation = holiday

See you soon 

Bety

 

August 8, 2022

Hi everyone, our next lesson is planned on tomorow (9. 8. 2022 at 10:05). The homework remains the same: noodles 4.2 PET diets and cooking

+ check drill 88, 58

+ check vocabulary: to bathe in the sea, a suite /suít/ in a hotel, on the river Thames, on the island, double room, twin room, get a refund, to complain about,…

See you tomorrow!

Bety

 

July 22, 2022

Hello ladies,

I hope you’re enjoying the hot summer days as much as possible! Our summer lesson is planned on Tuesday 10:05, so I would like you to do a little homework :

• drill 88, 58
• translate: 4.2. Conversation 1 PET Level Intermediate talk about diets and cooking.pdf (key 4.2. Conversation 1 PET Level Intermediate talk about diets and cooking.pdf)
• vocabulary: mould (plíseň), suite /suít/ (apartmá v hotelu),  a suit /sút/ (oblek), double room / twin room (two beds), to complain about something, bed sheets, to cancel reservation, hotel /hoTEL/, to get a refund (dostat zpátky peníze)

Have a nice weekend and see you soon

Bety

June 22, 2022

Hello, everybody. Next week is our last lesson of this trimester! Irene and Danka already picked a few dates for „překlenovací kurzy“ (26. 7. 2022, 6. 9. 2022 a 13. 9. 2022). Let me know if it suits you too and how many lessons you would like to have in total.

Here’s your homework:

• drill 88, 57, 58
• the same fill-in from the last homework
• vocabulary : political party, to predict future, to resign, to insult someone, to get a discount, a real bargain, to indicate, upbringing, eerily similar, rural, janitor, bald, to raise a child, determined, obvious, behaviour, appearance, wrinkles, freckles, straight/curly hair, bushy/thick/thin eyebrows, dark/fair complexion, ….
• + words from the previous lesson

Take care

Bety

 

 

 

June 17, 2022

Hello there, here’s your homework for Tuesday:

• drill 48, 57, 58, 88/89
• fill in paper that I gave you in class. Lucy and Peter, here’s a link for you: 1.1. FCE Result Revised U1 pg 57 58 LEAD IN READING.pdf
• vocabulary: aluminium foil (alobal), Capricorn (kozoroh), Gemini (blíženci), Piscec (ryby), Aquarius (vodnář), Aries /eri:z/ (beran), …. Zodiac signs, to shape someone (vytvarovat, i formovat někoho – výchovou atd.), to bother someone, youngsters, to suffer from migraine, sensitive (citlivý, vnímavý), sensible (rozumný), fingernail biter, bad habit (zlozvyk), to make a complaint (podat snížnost, reklamovat), to complain about shoes/hotel room/…. (reklamovat)
• download and take a look at this way of agreement:  1) So Do I.gif    2) neither-either PDF.gif
• SB p. 11  – finish the reading + page 10 / exercise 3 – choose the best answer according to the text

Have a great weekend

Bety

 

June 10, 2022

Hi everyone  Here’s some homework to do:

• drill 48, 57, 58
• noodles 1.2. FCE Result Revised the circle of life pg 11.pdf (words from the reading about TWINS)
• vocabulary: unbelievable, to look like someone, to look alike (vypadat stejně), facial features, personality traits,  consequences, unnerving, notion (pojem, představa), challenge (výzva, zpochybnit) (It challenges the notion), appearance, to occur (vyskytovat se), at random, to disappear, genes, to remain, determined, to take something for granted, upcoming week, to accuse someone of something
• SB p. 11  – finish the reading + page 10 / exercise 3 – choose the best answer according to the text

Have a lovely weekend

Bety

 

May 31, 2022

Well-done today!

• drill 48, 58
• fill in I gave you in class
• vocabulary: choir /kwair/, a notice, an advice, to advise, voting right, floods, drought, to consider, to sue, to accuse someone of a crime, read out loud, to deny, tabloid, endangered species, evil, amount, pulled pork, beef tenderloin, sirloin
• the reading about twins – read and highlight new words

Enjoy the first week of June 

Bety

 

May 27, 2022

Hi everyone, we’ve finally finished UNIT 12 in your student books. Instead of usual homework, please download and fill in this TEST:

 

• end of unit 12 test intermediate.docx
• vocabulary: finale /finali/, to abandon, bitter taste, bimbo, to mistreat someone, angle, to sue someone, trial, I don’t care, I don’t mind, infuriating, priest
• dril 58, 60

Have a nice weekend

Bety

 

May 18, 2022

Hello everyone, here’s your HW for our next lesson:

• drill 58, 60 (indirect questions), 47 (passive)
• + the fill-in I gave you in class
• download and fill in : reported-questions-exercise-1.pdf (then you can check the key – but try to do it first without help 
• vocabulary: slippery floor, fall-fell-fallen, bruise, bruised back (i naražený), x-ray, injury, I got injured, thumb, to mow the lawn /mou d lón/ :)) , to pull up the weed, pond, to slam the door, heatstroke (úžeh), to remind, to owe money, to heal, first aid kit, to notice
• „Better safe than sorry.“
• „Better late than never.“
• „You live and learn.“ (Chybami se člověk učí)
• „It takes all kinds to make the world.“ (Každý je nějaký)
• „Great minds think alike.“
• …..

Have a nice week and see you soon (:

Bety