Yoci Teacher - Academia de inglés en Zafra

Hello, my lovely people! Today I’m bringing you an interactive activity to practise something very important in English: the difference between formal and informal language. Think about this: you don’t dress the same way for work as you do when you are at home with friends, right? Language works in a similar way. We don’t use the same expressions in a professional email as in a message to a friend. For example, it does not sound the same to say Best regards and Cheers, or Could you tell me, please? and Hang on a sec. I have prepared a game called “Formal or Informal?” In this activity, you will classify common expressions according to the correct register. The examples are clear and realistic to help you understand how context changes language. With this activity, you will: recognise typical expressions from each register become more confident choosing the right tone communicate more naturally depending on the situation 💬 Final challenge: Write in the comments one ...

Hello, my lovely people! I hope you are enjoying your summer holidays. Summer is a time to relax, spend time with family and have fun. Today I have something special: a British dessert! 🍓 It is called Eton Mess. It is: easy quick delicious Children and adults love it! What is Eton Mess? Eton Mess is a traditional dessert from the UK. It has: strawberries meringue whipped cream You do not need an oven. You can make it at home with your family. 🛒 What do you need? (for 4 people) Ingredients 400 g fresh strawberries 4 small meringues 250 ml whipped cream 2 tablespoons of sugar Tools 1 big bowl 4 small glasses 1 spoon 1 knife 1 chopping board 👩‍🍳 What are we going to do? 1. Read the recipe steps in English. 2. Put the steps in the correct order. 3. Learn cooking words: wash – cut – add – mix – serve If you want, you can make it at home!  👉 Do the Wordwall activity and put the steps in order. You can also download the PDF and do it on paper. 💬 Final challenge:  Answer these ...

Hello, my lovely people!   🎧 ¡Ya está aquí agosto! El mes de las vacaciones, las maletas, los viajes… o simplemente de bajar el ritmo y disfrutar del verano. Y como no queremos que el inglés se quede en casa, hemos preparado algo muy especial para acompañaros durante estos días (¡y durante todo el año!). Tres listas de reproducción en Spotify 52 canciones cada una (una por semana) Para aprender inglés de forma natural, divertida y emocional La idea es muy sencilla: cada semana dedica unos minutos a escuchar una canción, disfrutarla… y aprender con ella. ¿Cómo puedes sacarle todo el jugo a estas listas? Aquí van algunas recomendaciones: Escucha la canción con calma un mínimo de dos veces. A continuación, consulta la letra (la tienes disponible directamente en Spotify). Aprovecha para buscar en el diccionario esas palabras o expresiones que no conozcas. ¿Cuál es el hilo conductor de la canción? ¿Qué nos quiere transmitir el artista? Cuando te comuniques en inglés, haz lo posible por...

Hello, my lovely people! How’s your summer going? I hope you’re recharging your batteries, soaking up the sunshine and, of course, making some time for English. As always, I’m here with useful, engaging and interactive activities to keep your learning on track. Many of you have told me you’re enjoying a bit of gastro-tourism in English-speaking countries this summer, so today’s post will be right up your street: food idioms in English. English is full of colourful food-related expressions, even when they have absolutely nothing to do with eating. What exactly are food idioms? They are fixed expressions that include food vocabulary but are not meant to be interpreted literally. In other words, translating them word for word simply does not work. Understanding idioms is essential if you want to sound natural and fluent rather than overly textbook-like. What are we going to do? In this activity, you will: Read authentic sentences containing food idioms. Choose the correct meaning fr...

Hello, my lovely people! April is here, and that can only mean one thing: we are starting the third and final term of the course! For many of you, this is the time when everything starts to move faster. Revision, exams and the wish to finish the year on a high note. That is why today I am bringing you an activity to review and practise a topic that can be difficult for many Spanish speakers: verbs followed by prepositions in English. We know they do not always match Spanish. Sometimes, choosing the wrong preposition can completely change the meaning of a sentence. But don’t worry. Today we will practise in a simple, clear and interactive way. What are we going to do? Read real sentences with gaps and three options. Choose the correct preposition that goes with each verb. Think about why we do not always use the same preposition as in Spanish. A quick example: 📍 She always depends ___ her friends. A) of   B) on   C) in (The correct answer is on . We say depend on some...

Hello, my lovely people!  This week I have something fun and dynamic for you. I have prepared an activity inspired by the famous TV show Pasapalabra , but with a special twist: everything is in English! In this activity, you will test your vocabulary and your quick thinking while practising your reading skills. How does it work? In this interactive version, you will see definitions in English. Your mission is to guess the correct word. Important details: All the words begin with a specific letter of the alphabet. You have 30 seconds for each word. If you are not sure about an answer, click “Skip” and move on to the next one. The challenge is to guess as many words as possible before time runs out. Example: Letter: A Definition: A place where airplanes take off and land. Answer: Airport. Easy, right? Now it is your turn to see how many words you can guess! (You can also download the PDF version ...

Hello, my lovely people!  Happy New Year! I hope you have started 2025 feeling motivated and ready to keep learning. We are still working hard to bring you practical and engaging activities, because learning a language is much more than memorising rules. It is about using it confidently in real-life situations. Today’s topic is something incredibly useful and very common in everyday English: idiomatic expressions. But what exactly is an idiom? An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally because it has a specific meaning in the language. For example: “It’s raining cats and dogs.” This does not mean that animals are falling from the sky. It simply means it is raining very heavily. Funny, right? What are we going to do today? In this activity, you will: Read sentences containing idioms. Each sentence includes one expression in bold. Choose the correct meaning from three possible options. Learn how to recognise and use these expressions naturally....

Hello, my lovely people!  This week I am bringing you something special for those of you who enjoy travelling and improving your English at the same time. Have you ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated across different English-speaking countries? In this activity, you will explore distinctive and fascinating traditions that will allow you to view the festive season from a broader cultural perspective. Cultural differences while travelling Today we will focus on several popular destinations for Spanish travellers during the Christmas period: England, Scotland, Ireland, Gibraltar and Malta. You will expand your advanced vocabulary, reflect on cultural contrasts and discover intriguing traditions that reveal how diverse Christmas celebrations can be within the English-speaking world. First, you will read three short texts describing Christmas customs in these countries. Then, you will complete an interactive Wordwall activity to test your understanding. Final...

Hello, my lovely people!   This week’s post is designed to help you get into the Christmas spirit while learning and having fun. We have prepared a special activity about Christmas traditions around the world, perfect for A2–B1 students. Christmas Around the World In this activity, you will discover how people celebrate Christmas in different countries such as the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and Ireland. You will learn key vocabulary and interesting cultural facts that may surprise you. What are we going to do? First part :  Read the text about Christmas traditions in different countries. Second part :  Test your knowledge with an interactive Wordwall quiz. Third part :  Think and compare. How are Christmas traditions in Spain or in your country similar or different? What traditions are the same? What traditions are different? It is a fun and dynamic way to: Learn English Improve your vocabulary Discover Christmas celebrations around the world