Halloween Creatures in Books and Films

Most monsters and frightening creatures that are now popular in Halloween first appeared in books and in films. Some were traditional folk myths and others were inventions of some writers or film directors. 

Browse the Internet for your favourite monster, pick up a photo and then collect information about it. Answer the 6 Ws: when, where,what,who,why, how. Create a slide presentation using SCRIBD or any other online programme and record your first podcast with your findings. Remember, your podcast needs to be minimum 1 minute long.

Halloween Riddles

Who are these monsters, ghosts, creatures, goblins, phantoms,…? Send me a comment with your answers.

(1) I was wrapped in white and buried in my tomb a long time ago. Now, I wait in the dark with my golden treasures all around. Outside the sand piles high over top my tomb.	(2) I am a monster that has been on a diet. There is no fat on me! Or muscle either! You might say that I am all skin and bones --without the skin. I rattle when I walk. And my teeth chatter when I talk.	(3) I come from far, far away. Most people think I am green and hideous. But really I am not so bad. I am just looking for a few Earthlings to put in my zoo back on my home planet.
Who am I? ______________________	Who am I? ______________________	Who am I? _______________________
(4) Welcome! Have a seat. Dinner will be served shortly. Sorry we don't have any garlic bread. I can't stand it. What am I drinking you ask? Don't worry . . . it's . . um . . . grape juice. Now just relax while I look at your neck.	(5) I walk through walls as I please.  Sometimes you can see me and sometimes you can't. I moan and I groan. I rattle chains. You find me in old houses, graveyards, and castles.	(6)  Most of the time, you would never guess I was a monster because I look just like you. But once a month, I let my hair down and howl at the moon.  But beware! If I bite you will become like me.
Who am I? _______________________	Who am I? _______________________	Who am I? _______________________
(7) Made of metal, I do the work of my master who controls me by remote control. My master made me to take over the world.	(8) Dressed in black, I brew potions, I cast spells, and I put curses on people. If you bother me or my cat, you'll sit on a lily pad and eat flies.	(9) I live under bridges and in caves. I eat travelers that pass my way. I am large and ugly. I carry a club. Think of a word that rhymes with 'roll.'
Who am I? _______________________	Who am I? _______________________	Who am I? _______________________

Why are Phonetics Important?

INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH SOUNDS

Let's be honest, English pronunciation is tricky for Catalan speakers but if you learn phonetics you will get to know how to pronounce the words properly.

Phonetics is a system of symbols that represent all the sounds in English, it's like the alphabet but with a difference. Watch the video to learn more.






Here is the IPA (International Phonemic Chart):

ROLLING YOUR Rs

Don't panic after watching the video. English speakers also have trouble in pronouncing some Spanish words which for us are a piece of cake.

Which sounds do English natives find the most difficult to say?  

Why learning English?

 

English is not only in books, English is a living language, learning English means communicating. About 400 million people speak English as their first language, and 510 million people have English as their second language. 

Have a look at this video and answer this question in a post:
Why are these people learning English? Are your reasons for learning English similar or different? Include in your post at least  5 reasons why learning English is important

Now, let's take a break and check first what could happen if you don't understand someone who speaks English.

German Coast Guard 

Excuse, do you speak English?

This sketch below is about a French man who is learning English pronunciation.

I would like a hamburger

Welcome Everyone

This project that starts now, your Learning Blog, hopes to be a motivating and enjoyable experience.
Here you'll have space to share opinions and reflections on topics that interest you. You'll also post comments on other students' blogs and participate in interesting discussions. 
And guess what?  You'll improve your English by writing and podcasting. ;))

We hope that you enjoy this digital journey!!