El Villar speaks English
Hello, kids! This is your English blog. Here you can find videos, stories, pictures and lots of surprises. So come in, and WELCOME!
Thursday, 29 May 2025
WHO´S TALLER? WHO´S FASTER? LET´S COMPARE
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
HANDS ON SINCE, FOR AND STILL!!!
HANDS ON SINCE AND FOR!!!
As sixth graders are learning the use and grammar structure of the Present Perfect, we will also learn about the words SINCE and FOR that have lots to do with the grammar tense. If you want to read more and get information, click on read more and see all the uses these words have.
Sunday, 18 May 2025
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Why Using Drama in English Lessons is Important?
In grade 4 we have finished our term, making up stories and acting them out. In small groups we picked a topic and transformed it by means of this graphic organizer. Then we splitted the characters, picked a setting and played it.
🎭 LEARN BY DOING! Drama helps you practise English words, grammar, and speaking in a fun way!
🌈 USE YOUR IMAGINATION! Acting and storytelling make learning exciting and help you remember better.
👩👨👦 WORK TOGETHER! Drama builds teamwork, confidence, and makes everyone feel part of the group.
💡 DON'T BE AFRAID! Mistakes are part of learning! Drama gives you a safe space to speak and have fun.
Let's make English an adventure! 🌍🌟
THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING PRESENTATIONS
Here we are talking about the importance of giving presentations in class and how this helps us all, using sports as an example.
Improving Our Communication Skills
Giving presentations is like being a sports commentator. We learn to explain our ideas clearly, just like a commentator describes a football or basketball game. 🏀⚽
Building Confidence
Speaking in front of our classmates is like starting a race. It can be a bit scary at first, but with practice, we become more confident, just like an athlete preparing for a big competition. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Encouraging Critical Thinking
Preparing a presentation is like planning a game strategy. We need to research and organize information, just like a coach plans the team's tactics. 🏈🏐
Promoting Creativity
Presentations allow us to be creative, like a gymnast performing a unique routine or a figure skater creating a beautiful performance. We can use pictures, charts, and videos to make our presentations more interesting. 🤸♀️⛸️
Encouraging Teamwork
Many presentations are done in groups, just like in team sports. We learn to work together, listen to, and respect each other's ideas, just like in a volleyball or handball team. 🏐🤾♂️
Preparing for the Future
In the professional world, presentations are an important skill, just like being fit and ready for competition is for an athlete. Being able to present information well is crucial, and by practicing from a young age, we will be better prepared for the future. 🏅
In summary, giving presentations in class helps us develop many skills, just like sports.
Here you can see, how we have worked on them in Year 4, putting together contents of English and Arts and Crafts. Follow the process!
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
MAY YOU PLAY THIS CHALLENGING GAME?
Hi there! 👋
In Year 6, we've been learning about the uses of the modal verbs MAY (higher possibility) and MIGHT (less possibility). Here you are a challenging game where you fly in your own helicopter 🚁 choosing well-built sentences. May you play?
🚁🚁🚁CHALLENGING GAME🚁🚁🚁
Monday, 7 April 2025
BALANCE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1st and 2nd. grade students have been practicing balance in Physical Education this term.
It has been very exciting! 😁
Thursday, 20 March 2025
WERE YOU EATING PIZZA OR BOWLING YESTERDAY WHEN I ASKED YOU?
Hi there!
Today we're going to show you a super fun way to review verb tenses. We've been learning to use PAST CONTINUOUS in both 5th and 6th grades. So, here you are two games for practicing with this verb tense.
Enjoy your BOWLING GAME and, afterwards, eat a delicious PIZZA! Haha! Have fun!! Don't forget to click on the icons.
BOWLING RUSH --> 🎳
PIZZA GAME --> 🍕
*Remember to eat self-made pizza. Making it is fun and the result is the healthiest option!*
Monday, 17 March 2025
HAPPY SAINT PATRICK´S DAY!!
Celebrated annually on 17th March, Saint Patrick´s Day marks the death anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland -St. Patrick.
It is a day of fun, cheer and everything green!
What is interesting is how it became a much celebrated holiday in America and around the globe and in...
OUR SCHOOL.
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
HOW CAN I GET...?
Here you have a website where you can find different exercises to practice asking and giving directions.