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¿Querés practicar inglés de forma simple, guiada y efectiva? En esta publicación vas a encontrar una serie de actividades pensadas para que puedas ejercitar tu inglés con cualquier asistente de inteligencia artificial, incluido ChatGPT. Cada actividad está adaptada por nivel (A1+, A2, B1 y B2) y viene con instrucciones claras para que sepas exactamente qué decirle a la IA, qué habilidad trabajar y cómo recibir correcciones útiles.

If you want to practise English in a simple and effective way, these activities are for you. In this post, you will find exercises for different levels that you can do with any AI assistant, like ChatGPT. Just copy the instructions for your level, paste them into the chat, and start practising.

 

 

 Exercise your Reading and Listening skills with this adorable Christmas story for Level 1 readers and Level 3 readers. Enjoy, learn, practise. 

Level 1

https://vimeo.com/1119045495?fl=pl&fe=vl

Level 3 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kKWaYIplwo&t=48s

 

Exercise Reflexive pronouns with the online exercise below

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/pronouns/reflexive_pronouns.htm 

 

 

Understanding “Ain’t” in British English

“Ain’t” is a very informal and non-standard contraction commonly heard in spoken English, especially in casual conversation, regional dialects, and song lyrics. Although widely recognised, it is not considered correct in formal British English and is rarely used in writing except for style, humour, or character voice.

How common is it in the UK?

In British English:

• You may hear “ain’t” in informal speech, particularly in:

  • London and the South East

  • Working-class or regional dialects

  • Comedy, reality TV, or drama where characters speak casually

• You will not usually find it in:

  • academic writing

  • news articles

  • professional communication

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Why is “ain’t” considered non-standard?

Historically, “ain’t” developed from several different contractions, which made it grammatically unstable. Over time it became strongly associated with informal, everyday, or lower-prestige speech, so schools and dictionaries classify it as non-standard.

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Is it wrong to use “ain’t”?

Not exactly—we can say:

• It is not grammatically standard.

• It can sound natural and authentic in informal contexts.

So:

✔ Use it in:

• dialogue in stories

• song lyrics

• humorous or very casual speech

✘ Avoid it in:

• exams

• professional email

• formal writing

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Common British expressions with “ain’t”

• “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
  → If something works, leave it alone.

• “You ain’t seen nothing yet.”
  → The best (or worst) is still to come.

• “I ain’t got a clue.”
  → I have no idea.

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In short

• “Ain’t” is widely understood and often heard in casual British speech.

• It replaces several verb forms but is not grammatically standard.

• Great for informal style, but avoid in formal contexts.

 

Sustained reading, critical thinking and deep attention have been pillars of our society for centuries. What happens when they begin to lose prominence?

I’m sharing this video to keep the conversation going.

Lectura, pensamiento crítico y atención sostenida han sido pilares de nuestra sociedad durante siglos. ¿Qué sucede cuando empiezan a perder protagonismo?

Comparto este video para seguir pensando juntos.

https://lnkd.in/dSKEpQiw

Sing, Learn, and Have Fun in Two Languages! 

Hey readers!

Ready for a fun challenge? Try singing the song by Teddy Swims and Tiago in English and Spanish at the same time! It’s a super way to exercise your brain, improve your listening, and practise pronunciation—all while having a lot of fun.

And that’s not all… after singing, dive into exciting activities that will help you boost your English skills even more. Are you ready to take the challenge and enjoy every step?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNizcYlTY6A

 

A2+, B1, and B2 multiple activities based on a lovely reading By Hans Christian Andersen.

 

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 B1, B1+ & B2 Fluency activities (one to one or in groups)

Weekend’s almost here! 
There’s nothing better than spending it with a good book.
Come explore my blog and discover a selection of books for every level — perfect for a relaxing weekend read.

¡Fin de semana a la vista! 
Nada mejor que acompañarlo con una buena lectura.
Te invito a descubrir en el blog una selección de libros para todos los niveles, ideales para un fin de semana de relax. 

Read, listen and learn - You'll fall in love with every story:

  

Starter level - The selfish giant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-rIv8i2NfY&t=227s

Level 2  - The elephant man 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQxuYaFgIWQ

Level 4  - The secret garden

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6qMwglj5bs&list=PLnjh5zwVGgJCxWUZiOApvBF9SiocDnqGX

NEED PICTURE DESCRIPTION PRACTICE? 

EXAM TIPS – Picture Description

1. Look Carefully (10–15 seconds)

• Notice people, objects, actions, places, time, mood.

• Think: Who? What? Where? When? How are they feeling?

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2. Start with the General Idea

“This picture shows…”
“In this photo, I can see…”

• Say the main topic first (e.g. “a family having lunch in a garden”).

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3. Describe from General to Specific

• Place: “It looks like a park / a kitchen / an office.”

• People: “There are two men and a woman.”

• Actions: “They’re talking / eating / working.”

• Clothes and appearance: “She’s wearing a blue jacket.”

• Weather or mood: “It seems to be a sunny day.”

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4. Use Prepositions and Position Words

“In the background…”
“In the foreground…”
“On the left / On the right…”

“Next to / behind / in front of…”

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5. Add Personal Ideas (if allowed)

• “They might be friends.”

• “Perhaps they’re celebrating something.”

• “It looks like they’re enjoying themselves.”

(Use might / maybe / perhaps / I think)

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VERY IMPORTANT 

6. Use the Present Continuous

“They’re sitting outside.”
“He’s wearing sunglasses.”
“The children are playing.”

(Pictures show actions happening now.)

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7. Speak Clearly and Naturally

• Don’t pause too long.

• If you forget a word, use another: “The thing you use to…”

• Keep talking for about 1 minute.

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8. Avoid Guessing the Story (if not asked)

Stick to what you can see unless the examiner says: “What do you think is happening?”

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9. Useful Phrases

“It seems that…”
“I can see…”
“There’s / There are…”
“Maybe / perhaps…”
“In the background / foreground…”
“It looks like…”

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10. Practice Timing

• Train to speak 45–60 seconds nonstop.

• Record yourself to check fluency and pronunciation.