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ADIP1 – THURSDAYS @ 11:40 – 12:40
Teacher: Michaela Vavrušová, e-mail: vavrusova.michaela@gmail.com
Student’s book: New Headway Intermediate 4th edition
AUDIO FOR THE STUDENT’S BOOK CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://elt.oup.com/student/headway
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DRILLS FOR YOUR PHONE INCLUDING THE PRONUNCIATION: http://www.only4.cz/drily/
ONLY4 VIDEOS TO PRACTICE GRAMMAR: YouTube
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17th December
It was great seeing you today, Monika and Radka!
Homework:
– noodles: New Year (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: probability (pravděpodobnost), spine (páteř), wallet (peněženka), device (zařízení), contribute (přispět), lead (olovo), pour (lít), Norwegian (norský), shape (tvar), fabric (látka), jumper (svetr), gloves (rukavice)
Thank you for all your hard work this autumn! I hope you’ve enjoyed our lessons as much as I did 🙂 Have a wonderful holiday! I’m looking forward to seeing you again in January.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
12th December
Thanks for a nice conversation today, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles: Christmas Noodles (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: advertisement / advert / ad (reklama), support (podporovat), fair (jarmark), promotion (akce /v obchodě/), get rid of (zbavit se), encounter (narazit /na problém/)
See you next Thursday for our last lesson of the year!
28th November
It was lovely talking to you again!
Homework:
– make 3 questions for your colleagues using any vocabulary from the last 4 lessons
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: charm (přívěsek), mould (forma), clay (hlína /na keramiku/), script (scénář), refurbishment (renovace), sew (šít), sewing machine (šicí stroj)
Have a nice weekend!
14th November
Thank you for a lovely chat today, Monika and Radka 🙂
Homework:
– noodles stay from last time
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: pad (podložka), spices (koření), available (dostupný), draw (kreslit) x paint (malovat), inland (vnitrozemí), take off (odlet), flight attendant (letuška), fasten the seatbelt (zapnout pás)
– video worksheet stays as well
Unfortunately, I’m away next week and won’t get back in time for our next lesson, so I’ll see you in a fortnight!
7th November
Great job, Radka and Martin!
Homework:
– noodles: Modals & Have to (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: topic (téma), moan (stěžovat si, nadávat), make peace with sth (smířit se s něčím), greedy (chamtivý, mlsný), there’s no point (nemá cenu, nemá smysl), steep (prudký, strmý)
– video worksheet stays yet again
See you next time!
31st October
It was lovely talking to you!
Homework:
– fill-in: Modal Verbs (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: be broke (být na mizině), headphones (sluchátka na uši) x earphones (sluchátka do uší), dimensions (rozměry), extractor hood (digestoř), was supposed to (mělo se /něco stát/), succesor (nástupce), burst (prasknout), shift (směna), 12-hour (dvanáctihodinový), stock-taking (inventura)
– video worksheet stays once again
Have a nice week!
17th October
Thank you for a very entertaining, if slightly blasphemous lesson! 😀
Homework:
– noodles: Have to (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: newlyweds (novomanželé), ornamental flowers (okrasné květiny), conifers (jehličnany), raised bed (vyvýšený záhon), mess up (udělat v něčem chaos), to be awake (být vzhůru), cottage (chata), follow rules (dodržovat pravidla), finish off (dorazit), tone-deaf (nemít hudební sluch), chain swing ride (řetízkáč), be gifted (mít nadání), to have an ear for music (mít hudební sluch)
– video worksheet stays from last time
See you next time!
10th October
It was great talking to you today!
Homework:
– fill-in: Can/might (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: get on well with sb (vycházet s někým dobře), appointment (schůzka), hob (plotýnka), tiles (kachličky), plaster (omítka), board (deska), curious (zvědavý), bumper cars (autíčka /pouťové/), broth (vývar), stack (skládat), forecast (předpověď), rehearsal (zkouška), keyboard (klávesy), bucket list (seznam přání), get fired (dostat padáka) x resign (dát výpověď), housekeeper (pokojská), come true (splnit se)
– watch Episode 3 of the series, then complete this worksheet
Enjoy your weekend!
3rd October
Thank you for a fun lesson! 🙂
Homework:
– make 3 questions for your colleagues using Modal Verbs (each different)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: diarrhea (průjem), leash (vodítko), entertainment (zábava), chord (akord), amp (kombo), treat sb somehow (chovat se k někomu nějak), raise (vychovávat)
See you again next Thursday!
26th September
Well done, Pavla and Radka!
Homework:
– noodles: Modal Verbs (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: treasure (poklad), throw up / vomit (zvracet), gallbladder (žlučník), propeller (vrtule), stroke (mrtvice), pharmacy / chemist’s (lékárna)
Have a nice weekend!
19th September
Thanks for coming today, ladies!
Homework:
– fill-in: Prepositions of Time (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: stream (potok), sweatshirt (mikina), full marks (plný počet bodů), chores (domácí práce), load x unload the dishwasher (naskládat x vyskládat nádobí do/z myčky)
See you next week!
12th September
Good job today, Pavla and Radka!
Homework:
– noodles: Modal Verbs (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: founder (zakladatel), sieve / strainer (sítko), sift through (prosít), mice (myši), there’s no such thing as free lunch (zadarmo ani kuře nehrabe), tick (klíště), shedding (línání), society (společnost), dependent (závislý), walk a dog (venčit psa)
– also bring the worksheet for the video from last time so that we can finish it
Enjoy the rest of your week!
5th September
Thank you for a fun lesson!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from last 3 lessons and today’s lesson: time-consuming (časově náročný), waste of time (ztráta času / plýtvání časem)
– watch Episode 2 of the series, then complete this worksheet
See you next Thursday!
29th August
It was great talking to you today!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from last 2 lessons and today’s lesson: word chain (slovní fotbal), means of transport (dopravní prostředky)
– also bring the worksheet for the video from 2 lessons ago so that we can finish it
Have a nice week!
22nd August
Thank you for today, Monika and Radka!
Homework:
– fill-in: Travelling (download) + bonus point for anyone who spots a mistake 😀
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: orchard (sad), door frame (rám dveří), last resort (poslední možnost), whatever (to je fuk /neslušně/)
– also bring the worksheet for the video from last time so that we can finish it
Enjoy the rest of your week!
15th August
It was good to hear all about your holiday today!
Homework:
– make 3 questions for your colleagues related to summer and/or holiday
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: fleas (blechy), delicate (křehký), altitude (nadmořská výška), annoying (otravný), features (rysy /v obličeji/), Georgia (Gruzie), hen party x stag party (rozlučka se svobodou ž. x m.), tear – tore – torn (přetrhnout), hold it against me (vyčítat, zazlívat něco), tell me off (nadávat /za něco/), bedsore (proleženina), sick leave (nemocenská), swelling (otok), pop up tent (samorozkládací stan)
– watch Episode 1 (so until about 07:50) of the Lifetime series, then complete this worksheet
See you next Thursday!
1st August
It was great to see you again, Helena and Pavla!
Homework:
– noodles: Summer Holiday (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: day camp (příměstský tábor), package holiday (pobytová dovolená), precious (vzácný, drahocenný), calf (lýtko), swollen (oteklý)
Have a nice week!
27th June
It was lovely talking to you today, Pavla and Radka!
Homework:
– noodles: Holiday & Travelling (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: raffle (tombola), bracelet (náramek), steel (ocel), assume (předpokládat)
See you soon!
13th June
Great job today, especially the drills!
Homework:
– noodles: Careers (download)
– vocabulary from last 2 lessons and today’s lesson: archbishop (arcibiskup), join (připojit se k), elections (volby), pollen (pyl), thesis (diplomka), sloth (lenochod), to not have a penny to one’s name (nemít ani korunu), trophy wife (manželka bohatého muže), to revolve around sth (točit se okolo něčeho)
See you next week!
6th June
Thank you for your hard work today, Radka and Pavla!
Homework:
– make 3 questions for your colleagues using any of the phrasal verbs from last two lessons
– vocabulary from last 3 lessons and today’s lesson: develop film (vyvolat film /fotky/), travel itinerary (plán cesty)
Enjoy the rest of your week!
30th May
You did well today, ladies, thank you!
Homework:
– fill-in: Phrasal Verbs at Work Part 2 (download)
– vocabulary from last 2 lessons and today’s lesson: dairy (mléčné výrobky)
See you next Thursday!
23rd May
Thank you for an interesting conversation!
Homework:
– fill-in: Phrasal Verbs at Work (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: honest (upřímný), be jealous of (žárlit na), tell sb off (vynadat někomu), betray (zradit), cut off (odstřihnout /někoho/)
Have a nice week!
9th May
It was a pleasure as always!
Homework:
– noodles: Listening (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: cadaster / land registry (katastr nemovitostí), pavement (chodník), commitment (závazek), sacked (vyhozený /z práce/), covering letter (motivační dopis), gap year (rok volna mezi střední a vysokou školou), electrician (elektrikář), threaten (vyhrožovat),
Enjoy your weekend!
2nd May
Thank you for coming today, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles: Work (download)
– vocabulary from last 2 lessons and today’s lesson: observatory tower (rozhledna), rye (žito), wheat (pšenice)
– the rest of the listening stays from last time
See you next time!
25th April
Good job today, Monika and Radka!
Homework:
– make 2 questions for your colleagues using any of the vocabulary from the last 5 lessons
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: threaten (vyhrožovat), post (příspěvek), hip (kyčel), workshop (dílna), bowtie (motýlek /na krk/), fancy (mít chuť), lettuce (hlávkový salát), iceberg lettuce (ledový salát)
– LISTENING – listen to this recording, then complete the tasks in this worksheet
Have a nice week!
18th April
Nice talking to you today, Pavla and Monika!
Homework:
– noodles: Spring (download)
– vocabulary from last 2 lessons and today’s lesson: descendants (potomci), sober (střízlivý)
See you next Thursday!
11th April
It was great hearing about your experiences 🙂
Homework:
– noodles stay once again
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: thorns (trny), pouring rain (liják), drop off (vysadit /někoho/), hitchhiking (stopování), checkout (pokladna), conductor (průvodčí), coach (vagón /pro přepravu lidí/)
Enjoy the rest of your week!
4th April
Thank you for a fun conversation, Pavla and Martin!
Homework:
– noodles stay from last time
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: ratchet (řehtačka), custom (zvyk), crafts market / crafts fair (jarmark), hiss (syčet), braided whip (tatar), digestion (zažívání), boast (chlubit se), average (průměr), sourdough bread (kváskový chleba), pour beer (čepovat pivo)
See you next week!
28th March
It was a very informational lesson today 😀
Homework:
– noodles: Good/bad (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: be accused of (být obviněn z), artificial (umělý), brewery (pivovar), treatment (ošetření), ferment (kvas), motorway (dálnice), move in together (sestěhovat se dohromady), give up (vzdát se)
Happy Easter!
14th March
Thank you, Pavla and Radka, well done today!
Homework:
– make 3 questions for your colleagues using the expressions with good or bad
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: subscription (předplatné), condition (podmínka), vicarage (fara), grammar school (gymnázium), swollen (oteklý), seafood (mořské plody), column (sloupec)
See you next week!
7th March
Great talking to you today 🙂
Homework:
– the good/bad handout stays from last time
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: ribbon (stuha), monk (mnich), last resort (poslední možnost), gap (mezera), poll (anketa), take over (převzít), joints (klouby), baton (štafetový kolík), relay race (štafeta), high heels (boty s vysokým podpatkem), sole (podrážka)
Enjoy the rest of your week!
29th February
Thanks for coming today!
Homework:
– keep the questions from today, we’ll use them next time too
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: fortune-teller (věštec/věštkyně), stingray (rejnok), penultimate (předposlední), undergraduate (bakalářské studium), postgraduate (magisterské studium)
– expressions with good/bad – download this handout and complete ex. 1, 3 and 5
If you want to try your luck understanding some Scottish English, you can also watch this short video 😀
Have a nice week!
22nd February
Good job today!
Homework:
– make 3 questions for your colleagues – 1 with comparative (2. stupeň přídavného jména), 1 with superlative (3. stupeň přídavného jména, „nej“), 1 with „as … as“ (tak starý jako, tak vysoký jako, tak … jako)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: senile dementia (stařecká demence), disease (choroba), despite (navzdory), MOT (technická kontrola), function room (salonek), to have a few (mít trochu vypito), by far (zdaleka)
See you on Thursday!
15th February
It was good talking to you today!
Homework:
– noodles: Comparison (link not working due to technical issues)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: raffle (tombola), meet expectations (splnit očekávání), play (divadelní hra), hops (chmel), button (knoflík), stamp (razítko), shrink (srazit se /oblečení/), dust (prach), promotion (akce /na zboží/)
Enjoy the rest of your week!
8th February
Thanks for coming today, it was a very enlightening lesson 😀
Homework:
– make 3 questions for your colleagues using any vocabulary from the last 3 lessons
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: shoulder blade (lopatka), vertebra (obratel, mn. číslo vertebrae), spine (páteř), ball (ples), bury (pohřbít) – buried (pohřbený), bass (basa), spirits (tvrdý alkohol), airer (sušák), black ice / glaze ice (ledovka), cotton wool (vata), fan (větřák), rear (zadní), pile (hromada), be on the same wavelength (být na stejné vlně), branch (větev), twig (větvička), handful (hrst /něčeho/), scatter (roztrousit), chimney sweeper (kominík)
See you next week!
25th January
Nice talking to you today!
Homework:
– noodles: Winter (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: sled (bobsled – boby), hoover, building land, hedge
Enjoy the rest of your week!
11th January
Thanks for great conversation lesson 🙂
Homework:
– noodles stay from last time
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: scrape, attend, breed, brave, keg, pâté, treadmill, spring-loaded
See you next Thursday!
4th January
It was lovely seeing you again after your holiday!
Homework:
– noodles: New Year (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: surgeon, big toe, Boxing Day, zander, lighter, pump, layer
Enjoy your weekend!
14th December
Thank you for a nice dog lesson 🙂
Homework:
– noodles: Christmas (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: worktop, narrator, pestle, sulk, stick insect, fairy lights, New Year’s Eve, treats
See you on Thursday!
30th November
I enjoyed hearing your stories today, can’t wait to hear more 🙂
Homework:
– make 3 questions using any vocabulary from the past 3 lessons
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: Christmas elf – elves, dwarf – dwarves, pay rise, fireplace, trailer, take advantage of, sweatpants, sewing machine, misunderstanding, gypsy, witness, to be worth it, stand up for sb, whistle
Have a nice weekend!
23rd November
Thank you for coming today, ladies!
Homework:
– fill-in: download
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: accomplished, tow, flash, guide, rely on, belly button, trust, bullying
See you next week!
16th November
Interesting conversation today, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles: Asking Opinion (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: inherit, trigger, ooze, drawer, cabin fever, grumpy, balance, hesitant
Enjoy your long weekend!
9th November
It was great talking to you!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: marten, hole, split, ceremony, speaker, coast, wave, rent, comedian, to fancy sth, cream puff, abs, wisdom tooth, dose, coward, sissy, fabric, checkered, skirt suit
See you next Thursday!
2nd November
Thanks for a pleasant conversation lesson!
Homework:
– make 3 questions using any vocabulary from the past 3 lessons
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: DIY (do it yourself), comfort sb, scalp, parade (I forgot to take a picture of the board and can’t remember the rest of the vocabulary, sorry!)
Enjoy the rest of your week!
26th October
Nice talking to you today, Monika and Radka!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: toothache, treatment, plant, like a broken record, obey, revolve around sth, recently/lately, ready made meals, home schooling, develop
See you again next Thursday!
12th October
Thank you for a lovely lesson, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles: Opinions (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: hood, mystery, notification, get used to sth, toothpick, hedgehog, lathe, cellar, at all, innocent
Have a nice week!
5th October
Good job, Radka and Pavla!
Homework:
– make 2 questions asking for an opinion (whatever topic you want)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: pile, sea-buckthorn, hairband, otter, old habits die hard
See you next Thursday!
21st September
Great conversation today, ladies 🙂
Homework:
– noodles stay from last time
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: fine, dog shelter, conditions, mindset, bark, feel sorry for sb, puppies
Have a nice week!
14th September
Thank you, Pavla and Monika!
Homework:
– noodles: Mix of Grammar (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: let it sink in, lifeguard, scratch card, lottery ticket, crosswords, word search
Enjoy the rest of your week!
31st August
Great talking to you, Monika and Radka!
Homework:
– make 3 questions using any of the vocabulary from the past 3 lessons
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: plastic cup, penalty points, laid-back, spoiled, phlegm, short-tempered, homesick, newsagent’s
See you again in two weeks!
24th August
Thank you for a great conversation, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles stay from last time
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: peninsula, sailing, flame, blow out a candle, bumper car, bouncy castle, convenient
See you next Thursday!
10th August
Nice hearing about your summer, Radka and Monika!
Homework:
– noodles: Summer Holiday (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: unpredictable, take turns, cover for sb, in a row, full moon x new moon, recycling point, behaviour
See you in two weeks!
22nd June
Great to see you again, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: thick, scythe, lawn mower, curious, rake, discomfort, air-conditioning (aircon), crutch, pinch, occupied with, find out, pick mushrooms
– if you want to practise English during summer too, you can read this book (edited for English learners): Life of Pi by Yann Martel (optional)
– have fun, relax and enjoy your holiday!
As our last lesson was cancelled, enjoy your holiday! I hope you have an amazing time and I’m looking forward to seeing you again in August!
1st June
Thank you, Pavla and Radka!
Homework:
– noodles: Mix of Grammar (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: no good deed goes unpunished, ostrich, lay eggs, chewy, minced meat, plaster, blister, postpone / put off, beer garden
See in two or three weeks!
25th May
Nice talking to you, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision Pt. 2 (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: appreciation speech, sunstroke, consequence, centre of gravity, gums, garden swing, bend, screw, drag, lame, take advantage, beekeeper
See you next week!
18th May
Thanks for a lovely conversation, Monika and Pavla!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: cobblestones (kočičí hlavy), rely on (spoléhat se), refreshments (občerstvení), rent (pronajímat), posh (nóbl), landlady (majitelka bytu/domu, paní domácí), password (heslo), streaming (přenos /vysílání/), climbing (lezení), consumption (spotřeba), level (úroveň), leftovers (zbytky jídla)
Enjoy your weekend!
11th May
Great talking to you today 🙂
Homework:
– noodles stay from last time
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: cursed (prokletý), be meant to be (být souzeno), tiles (dlaždice), mould (plíseň), cockroach (šváb), valley (údolí), landscape (krajina), admire (obdivovat), leash (vodítko), tomcat (kocour), spill (rozlít), pour (nalít), safe bet (jistota)
See you on Thursday!
20th April
Thank you, Pavla and Martin!
Homework:
– noodles: Reading Vocabulary (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: stroke (mrtvice), paralyzed (ochrnutý), IV drip (kapačka), hernia (kýla), use by date (datum spotřeby)
Enjoy the rest of your week!
13th April
Great to see everyone again!
Homework:
– bring the 2 questions you were supposed to make using any new vocabulary from the first half of the reading (from 3 lessons ago)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: warn, juniper, pointless, eggnog, ungrateful, blackmail, bite, trout, trickster / fraudster
– the rest of the reading
See you next Thursday!
6th April
Nice talking to you, Radka and Pavla!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from last two lessons and today’s lesson: closet (komora), mopping (vytírání podlahy), raised bed (vyvýšený záhon)
– we’ll be finishing the reading so bring it to next lesson, please
Happy Easter!
30th March
Thanks for a lovely conversation lesson, Pavla!
Homework:
– noodles: Easter Noodles (download)
– vocabulary from last two lessons and today’s lesson: refurbish, first communion, drywall, inability
See you next Thursday!
23rd March
Great talking to you today, ladies!
Homework:
– make 2 questions (about anything) for your colleagues using any new vocabulary from the first half of the reading
– vocabulary from last two lessons and today’s lesson: independent, self-sufficient, tentacles, Ludo, well stocked, trolley, basket
– last part of the reading stays from last time
Enjoy the spring weather!
16th March
Thank you, Monika and Radka!
Homework:
– noodles: Vocabulary from Reading (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: balance, firm, brace, meet (limit), in return, revenge, take photos
– second part of the reading stays from last time
See you next lesson!
9th March
Impressive work today!
Homework:
– noodles: Mix of Tenses (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: correspond to, be worth it, light bulb, relay race, spayed, novel, made up
– READING – it’s happening next time, no excuses 😀
Enjoy the rest of your week!
2nd March
Interesting conversation, thank you!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision pt. 2 (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: deal with sth, get used to sth, weights, reason, brave, responsibility, artificial intelligence (AI), depending on
– reading stays from before but we will definitely be working with it next time
See you next Thursday!
23rd February
Great talking to you today, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: earplugs, snoring, privacy, bunk bed, curtain, leash, dwarf – dwarves, steam
– reading stays for next time once again
Have a nice week!
9th February
Thank you for another fun and delicious lesson 🙂
Homework:
– fill-in: Present Perfect Time Adverbs (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: broth, dog shelter, orphanage, German shepherd, lamb, fog, chairlift, dairy, take after sb
– reading stays from last time
Enjoy your weekend!
2nd February
Lovely having full attendance again!
Homework:
– correct mistakes: Present Perfect x Past Simple (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: municipal office, elections, deposit, advisor, disability pension, /sth/ is left, scratch card, mortgage, Lithuania, tangerine
– READING – read the article here and complete the comprehension and vocabulary tasks
Have a nice weekend!
26th January
Excellent work, Radka and Pavla!
Homework:
– noodles: Past Simple x Present Perfect (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: spared from, tights, project (promítat), musician, season ticket, subscription, scenery, diet, naturally, lately, part-time job, cramped, catch up on sth
See you next week!
19th January
Thanks for today!
Homework:
– make 2 questions for your colleagues – 1 in present perfect, 1 in past simple
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: exhaust, check-up, high heels, sweatshirt, lung, assemble
– LISTENING – listen to the this interview and then complete the listening tasks here
Enjoy the rest of the week!
12th January
Good job, ladies!
Homework:
– noodles: Present Perfect x Past Simple (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: rehearsal, underestimate, resolution, P. E., (Christmas) bauble
See you next Thursday!
5th January 2023
Great to hear all about your holidays!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: nativity scene, obey, restrictions, achieve, brake, homesick, crossword, Baby Jesus, feedback
Have a nice week!
15th December
Thank you for a lovely Christmas lesson!
Homework:
– noodles: download
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: sign up, freezer, wrap/unwrap, gingerbread, madness, nosy, walk the dog
– relax and enjoy your holiday!
I am looking forward to seeing you again next year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
8th December
Thanks for bearing with me despite the complications!
Homework:
– noodles: Christmas noodles (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: take apart, scaffolding, sin, poem, bedside table, modest, deal with sth, board games, addicted to sth, loyal customer, handicrafts, leather
I’m looking forward to seeing you next week for our last lesson of the year!
1st December
It’s never a boring lesson with you, thank you!
Homework:
– fill-in stays from last time
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: to be on the same wavelength, realise, coke, be high on sth, slice
See you next Thursday!
24th November 2022
Great talking to you today 😀
Homework:
– fill-in: Quantifiers and Indefinite Pronouns (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: rollercoaster, cabbage, release, funfair, pet, stroke, haunted house, exception
Have a lovely week!
10th November 2022
Thanks, everyone, it was good fun today!
Homework:
– noodles: Quantifiers (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: aunt, preserving, dough, reward, tie/draw, swan, cough, soaked, waitress, flush, effort (+ splint)
Enjoy your holiday next week and see you again in two weeks!
3rd November 2022
Great lesson today, Pavla and Monika!
Homework:
– fill-in: Quantifiers (download)
– vocabulary from last two lessons and today’s lesson: hinges, supernatural, jellyfish, stung, braces, binge watch
Have a nice week!
20th October 2022
Thank you all, it was a pleasure as always!
Homework:
– noodles: Countable/Uncountable Nouns (download)
– vocabulary from last two lessons and today’s lesson: in-laws, crutches, put on weight, piglet
Enjoy your weekend!
13th October 2022
Nice conversation today, Pavla and Monika.
Homework:
– countable/uncountable nouns: divide the words in this exercise into categories (countable/uncountable), then choose 2 of the words and make 2 questions for your colleagues using those words
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: national team, headmaster, Belarus, splint, the least
Have a lovely rest of the week!
29th September 2022
It was fun today, thanks, everyone!
Homework:
– noodles: Food Prep (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: steering, straight, motorway, elderflower, inconspicuously, dignity, chips x crisps, grandparents, challenge medal, beef stew, brewed, head, lager x ale
See you next week!
22nd September 2022
What an interesting lesson! 😀
Homework:
– noodles: Food & Cooking (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: breeding station, bitch, niece, rooster/cock, blanket, while, sore throat, make a phone call, headphones/earphones, training, grapes, pee
– complete this worksheet
Have a nice week!
8th September 2022
Great to see you after the long break, Radka and Pavla!
Homework:
– noodles: Food (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: intestines, diarrhoea, flute, crossword, pancakes, leftovers, pea, parsley, beetroot, lettuce, brussels sprouts, minced meat, mutton, sirloin, stock, bread & butter pudding
See you next Thursday!
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18th August 2022
Good job, ladies, it’s just a shame I didn’t get to give out any lollipops 🙁
Homework:
– make two questions for your colleagues – one using past continuous (minulý průběhový čas) and one subject question (podmětná otázka) (in any tense you like)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: steep, rack railway, forecast, tour, valley, assemble, beech
Enjoy your weekend!
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11th August 2022
Thank you for the nightmares, Monika and Martin! 😀
Homework:
– noodles: Mix of Grammar (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: cellar, seasick, traffic sign, elimination method, backpack, foil, amplified
See you next week!
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4th August 2022
It was great to see you again, guys! 🙂
Homework:
– fill-in: Holiday Idioms (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: guinea pig, cliff, conductor, detailed, host, spokesperson
Have a great weekend!
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Lesson 27 – 30th June
Thank you, Martin and Radka, for a lovely last lesson before summer!
Homework:
– noodles: Summer Holiday (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: sweaty, ceremony, pastor, newlyweds, police patrol, surgery, far – further – the furthest, air-conditioning, mosquito, sore throat, birch, pipes, hornet, wasp, nest
That’s all for now. Enjoy your holiday, everyone! I’m looking forward to seeing you all again in August!
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Lesson 26 – 23rd June
It was great to hear about your summer plans 🙂
Homework:
– noodles: Holiday & Articles (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: beard, piggy bank, port (big, commercial) / harbour (in general), cafeteria / canteen, smoked meat, fried, cabbage
Have a nice weekend!
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Lesson 25 – 16th June
Good to see you all again! And thank you, Pavla!
Here is a simplified table of when to use articles and which ones to use (download) – you can also pre-study which articles we use in connection with different places
Homework:
– fill-in: Articles (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: petals, obligatory, voluntary, stag party x hen party, football pitch, buffet, evaporate, throw away, shrimps, radish, cautious, exception – exceptional
See you on Thursday!
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Lesson 24 – 9th June
Another great lesson! Special thanks goes to Radka this time 🙂
Homework:
– fill-in: Articles (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: (2nd) grade, slug, snail, slimy, dishwasher, unload the dishwasher, sink, washing machine, permission, excited, airer, persuade
Enjoy the rest of the week!
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Lesson 23 – 2nd June
Nice talking to you today!
Homework:
– correct mistakes: Mix of Grammar (download) – correct the sentences, some sentences may be correct as they are
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: cottage, carnivore, petrol, cuisine, contain x consist of, logging, distillery, wedding, fiancé
Have a nice week!
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Lesson 22 – 26th May
Thank you all, it was a pleasure as always! And special thanks to Monika for the wonderful refreshments 🙂
Homework:
– noodles: Subject Questions (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: take a photo, bracelet, mole, dressing gown, spread, stay in touch / keep in touch
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday. It’s my turn with the catering 😉
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Lesson 21 – 19th May
Another fun lesson and 5-star food service 😀 Thanks!
Homework:
– noodles: Revision (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: raised bed, stream, run away, pollen, lizard, hole, mouse – mice, unfortunately, luckily, waiter – waitress, feast, stain, till / cash register
See you next Thursday!
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Lesson 20 – 12th May
Thank you for a great presentation, Radka and Monika, and for the beautiful catering, Martin and Pavla 🙂
Homework:
– the 2 questions about socially awkward situations stay from last time (the reading can be found here)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: underground, (bank) notes, soap, barrel, seagull, pace, destiny, snore, curtain, remains, bagpipes, checked-in bag, stitch
Enjoy your weekend!
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Lesson 19 – 5th May
Well, I’ve learnt a lot of new things about you today 😀 Thanks, Pavla and Martin!
Homework:
– make two questions for your colleagues about how they behave in some socially awkward situations (e. g. Do you pick up calls from unknown numbers or do you stare at them until they stop ringing?) It can be related to the situations from the reading or, to make it more fun, you can come up with your own that we haven’t mentioned yet!
– vocabulary from the reading + from today’s lesson: in blossom/blooming, shy, shiny, steering wheel, fence, naughty, dorms, boarding school, to be grounded
Have a nice week! I’m looking forward to your presentation next week, Monika and Radka 😉
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Lesson 18 – 28th April
Thank you for an interesting conversation, Martin and Pavla!
Homework:
– noodles: Mix of Everything (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: sacrifice, nun, Lithuania, Latvia, passport, expire, ID, pass sth on to sb, irresponsible
See you on Thursday!
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Lesson 17 – 21st April
Nice to see everyone again 🙂
Homework:
– noodles: Mix of Grammar (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: Dutch courage, juniper, forcefully, excuse, Northern Lights
Enjoy your pilgrimage, Radka and Monika! I’m looking forward to seeing you next week, Pavla and Martin.
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Lesson 16 – 7th April
Great lesson today, Monika and Radka!
Homework:
– noodles: Mix of Tenses (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: make up for sth, lecture, first try/attempt, fall asleep, bookshop, plot, mosquitos, spoilt, tear apart, bunk bed
See you next Thursday!
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Lesson 15 – 31st March
Good to talk to you today, Radka and Monika!
Homework:
– fill-in for past tenses stays the same once again
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: punishment, arrow, suspicious, hopeless, crowded, shy, tense
Next time at full strength I hope 😀
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Lesson 14 – 24th March
Thank you for an interesting conversation, Monika 🙂
Homework:
– fill-in for past simple x continuous stays from last time
– new vocabulary: perspective, accept, skeleton, solve, pick sb’s nose, optional, subtitles, roundabout, feel like doing sth, wild pig, heart rate, joint, bucket list, come to terms with sth, short-term / long-term, realise x make sth happen, liberating
I hope to see everyone next week!
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Lesson 13 – 10th March
It was good to see you again, Radka and Monika.
Homework:
– fill-in: Past Simple x Past Continuous (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: performance, cough, symptoms, offence, pavement, stationer’s, traffic sign, tissue, edge, trip over, attend, blame sth on sb, pig slaughter
Enjoy the rest of your week!
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Lesson 12 – 3rd March
Thank you, Martin and Monika 🙂
Homework:
– noodles: Past Simple x Past Continuous (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: government, season, series, episode, skin, unfaithful, cheat on somebody, break up, razor blade, robbery, breaking point, liver, kidneys, boar, on the way
See you again next week!
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Lesson 11 – 25th February
Well done, Monika and Martin!
Homework:
– noodles: Past Simple & Continuous (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: inheritance, shoot down, minister of foreign affairs, outsiders, bargain
And here’s your idiom for this week 🙂 See you next Thursday
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Lesson 10 – 17th February
Great lesson, Radka and Monika 🙂
Homework:
– watch the video with English idioms from last time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJS77wXttpI) and think about possible Czech equivalents
– noodles: Idioms (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: thigh, blister, path, ladybug, expand, knitting, crocheting, newsagent’s, memorise, bribe, get on well with sb, make a big deal out of sth
– new idioms: cost a fortune, learn by heart
Enjoy the rest of the week!
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Lesson 9 – 10th February
It was a pleasure to speak to you today, Martin and Monika!
Homework:
– watch this video with some more English idioms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJS77wXttpI and think about what could be their Czech equivalents
– fill-in: Idioms (download)
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: cross-country skiing, direction, squished, sister-in-law, step sister, cousin, envelope, blender, defeat, bet, carcass, oversleep, ground floor
Have a nice weekend!
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Lesson 8 – 3rd February
Thank you for a fun lesson 😀
Homework:
– noodles: Past Simple Irregular (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: wiring, obstacle, primary school, bowl, funfair, traffic sign, cage, cave, regrets, leaves, lettuce, properly, paw, lively, liver, time demanding, programmer, jinx
Enjoy the rest of your week!
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Lesson 7 – 27th January
Well done, Monika and Radka!
Homework:
– fill-in: Past Simple Irregular (download) – complete each sentence so that it’s true for you
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: support, dialect, cover, chapter, question mark, P.E.
(I forgot to take a picture of the board and can’t remember what other words there were, sorry!)
See you next Thursday 🙂
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Lesson 6 – 20th January
Thank you for a pleasant conversation, Radka 🙂
Homework:
– noodles: same as last time
– vocabulary from last lesson and today’s lesson: icy, reliable, recover, lenient, ID, flu, kidneys, surgery, consequences, judge, symptoms, contagious, swimming pool, on purpose, fear, at risk, obligatory, cautious
I hope to see everyone next week!
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Lesson 5 – 13th January
Great job on the vocabulary test today, well done!
Homework:
– noodles: past simple (download)
– vocabulary from the previous lessons and today’s lesson: ski lift, ski course, mood, hip flask, true, shot, teach – taught – taught, interesting x interested
I am looking forward to seeing you again next Thursday 🙂
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Lesson 4 – 6th January 2022
It was great to have everyone present for the first lesson of the year. Thank you!
Homework:
– noodles: past simple (download)
– vocabulary from previous lessons and today’s lesson: hardening, references, open sandwiches, resolution, do homework, pilgrimage, Tuscany, ferry, quarantine, work out, besides / except for, equation, tangerine, beg, skip, eat – ate – eaten
There will be a tiny vocabulary test next lesson 😉
Enjoy your weekend!
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Lesson 3 – 9th December
Thank you, everyone, for a wonderful pre-Christmas lesson 🙂
Here’s your homework for next year:
– noodles: present tenses (download)
– vocabulary from previous lessons + today’s lesson: mulled wine, in stock, carp, tablecloth, wreath, niece x nephew, board game, turkey, light a candle, at Christmas, look for, present x gift, to have a hangover / to be hungover
That’s it. I wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Lesson 2 – 2nd December
Good job, Radka and Petra 🙂
HW:
– Christmas noodles: present tenses (download)
– vocabulary from the previous lesson and today’s lesson: approach, promoted, bride and groom, prohibited/forbidden, centre, verb, once/twice a week, series
See you next Thursday!
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Lesson 1 – 25th November
Thank you, Monika and Radka, it was nice meeting you!
HW:
– noodles: Mix of Grammar (download)
– vocabulary from today’s lesson: spiritual, curious, decide, pleasant, sew, at random, branches, useless/pointless, bad habit, sin
– revise present tenses
That’s all. Have a nice weekend 🙂