Shows
English as a foreign language podcastEpisode 53: Thriller, the music video by Michael JacksonListen to this presentation and answer the questions in the online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/2012/10/26/thriller-the-music-video-by-michael-jackson/
2012-10-2602 min
English as a foreign language podcastEpisode 52: something about myselfListen to the episode, find the questions to the text, then write and learn a self-presentation. Subscribe to Moodle and update your profile with the description of yourself.
2012-09-1101 min
2010-05-2503 min
English as a foreign language podcastA new musical phenomenon, Susan BoyleListen to the podcast, then answer the questions on our online helpdesk at the following link:
http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it//A_new_musical_phenomenon__Susan_Boyle_1983855.shtml
Cheers! :-)
2009-04-2701 min
English as a foreign language podcastLast Christmas, by George MichaelAfter listening to this podcast, first have a look at the questions on the online helpdesk www.sportelloinglese.it, then watch the video, answer the questions and complete the lyrics.
Thx and Merry Xmas :-)
2008-12-1500 min
English as a foreign language podcastHillary ClintonListen to the podcast and answer the questions at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it//Hillary_Clinton_1857358.shtml.
Cheers!
2008-02-0801 min
English as a foreign language podcastDirectionsActivities
Work with a partner:
1) Listen to the directions to the lake.
2) Mark the route on the map with a pencil or a finger.
3) Fill in the gaps.
4) Study the different ways of asking for and giving directions.
If you do not have the photocopy of the exercise, go to our online helpdesk to read the transcript at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it . Cheers :-))
2008-01-1401 min
English as a foreign language podcastConversations about directionsIf you do not understand, you can read the complete transcript of this podcast in our online helpdesk, at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it . Bye-bye!
2008-01-1400 min
English as a foreign language podcastA cheap way to get around LondonTo read the transcription of this podcast, click on this link:
http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/A_cheap_way_to_get_around_London_____1846319.shtml
'Bye! :-)
2008-01-1101 min
English as a foreign language podcastScott's critical notesTo watch the presentation and listen to the lesson, click on www.liceodaprocida.net. You have to register in order to log in.
2007-11-1400 min
English as a foreign language podcastFree for one day - the Linux Day in ItalyListen to the podcast and answer the questions at http://tinyurl.com/obyx39k
:-)
2007-10-2602 min
English as a foreign language podcastWe Are Seven, by William WordsworthThis poem was written in 1798 and published in the Lyrical Ballads. It describes a walk the poet had near his home in the Lake District. If you want some help in the text analysis of the poem, visit our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it. The picture is by Helen Alligham, Girls on the beach.
2007-10-0703 min
English as a foreign language podcastGet 2 know ... ourselvesIf you are in 1 CI and would like to read the assignments for this week, visit our helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it . Cheers! :-)
2007-09-1701 min
English as a foreign language podcastTwo sick jokesTo do the exercises for this podcast, go to http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/pz3282207.
Thanks. Bye-bye!
2007-05-2201 min
English as a foreign language podcastOut in the wildernessAfter listening to this podcast, do the activities at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/ny3274349/.
Good bye! :-))
2007-05-0802 min
English as a foreign language podcast"Dulce Et Decorum Est", by Wilfred OwenIf you need some help in the text analysis of the poem, follow these links:
- http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/br2495320/
- http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/cv2492828/
- http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/wa3266621/
Good bye!
2007-04-2402 min
English as a foreign language podcast"The Soldier", by Rupert BrookeIf you need some tips in the reading and appreciation of this poem, visit our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/wa3266621/.
Good bye
2007-04-2401 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe lawyer's ageListen to the story, then answer the questions:
1) What was the lawyer doing when he died?
2) Why did the lawyer protest?
3) How old did he claim he was?
4) What did St. Peter do to solve the case?
5) What was St. Peter's conclusion about the lawyer's age? Why?
2007-04-1101 min
English as a foreign language podcastWish You Were Here, by Pink FloydTo do the activities for this podcast, please click here:
http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/2013/03/24/pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here/
2007-04-0101 min
English as a foreign language podcastAnother Brick in the Wall, by Pink FloydTo do the activities for this podcast, please click here:
http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/2013/03/24/pink-floyd-another-brick-in-the-wall/
2007-03-2601 min
English as a foreign language podcastOn His Blindness, by John MiltonTo read the complete script of this poem, follow this link:
http://wikihost.org/wikis/4aiquadri/programm/gebo.prg?name=on_his_blindness
If you need some help in the text analysis of this poem, click here:
http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/ax1961940/
2007-03-2102 min
English as a foreign language podcastFather's DayListen to this podcast and complete the sentences:
1. The first person who had the idea of celebrating a "Father's day" was a ______________________.
2. Her name was ______________________.
3. She was from ______________________.
4. She thought of the idea for Father's Day while______________________.
5. It was the year ______________________.
6. Sonora wanted to honor her father because ______________________.
7. The celebration of Father’s Day in U.S.A. takes place in the month of ______________________.
8. This date was chosen because ______________________.
9. In Italy, Father’s Day is celebrated on ______________________.
10. Thank you Dad, wherever you are: you’ve given me what does really matter, that is ______________________.
2007-03-1803 min
English as a foreign language podcastKangourou competition - listening mock examination, part CHere are the students' instructions:
Listen and fill the missing information. You can hear the message twice.
1. Alex has bought .................... tickets to Paris.
2. They leave London Waterloo at .................... .
3. The could travel to London by .................... .
4. The coach is .................... than the train.
2007-03-1301 min
English as a foreign language podcastKangourou competition - listening mock examination, part BHere you are the instructions:
Listen to the news item and answer the questions. You can hear the news item twice and take notes while you are listening.
Good luck! ;-)
2007-03-1302 min
English as a foreign language podcast'The Good Morrow', by John DonneTo find the script and the text activities: http://wikihost.org/wikis/4aiquadri/wiki/the_good_morrow
To find some help in the comprehension and literary appreciation: http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/eb1897012/
http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/mt1897067/
To read the Italian version: http://file.webalice.it (you have to log in)
The picture, 'Gli Amanti', is by Rosalba Serra, Italy: www.artesalento.it/rosalbaserra
2007-03-1002 min
English as a foreign language podcastWomen's DayThis is the homework for 7th March. Here you are the activities.
1) The text is about the International Women's Day. What do you know about it? Exchange information with your desk-mate.
2) Listen to the text at least twice. Concentrate on the content during the first listening. You can take notes during the second listening.
3) After you finish the listening activity, answer the questions in our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/2014/03/07/international_women_s_day_1065806-shtml/.
2007-03-0503 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe lawyer on his deathbedYou can find the activity for this podcast in our online helpdesk. If you want to do the exercise, click here: http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/2014/05/26/present_perfect_continuous__an_exercise_1065796-shtml/
2007-02-2800 min
English as a foreign language podcastA skylark on the mystery islandThis is the homework for the students of 1 DT for Tuesday 27th February. The complete transcript of the story is in the online help desk, at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/cg3172170/. Good bye! :-)
2007-02-2001 min
English as a foreign language podcastSaint Valentine's storyListen to the story, then answer the questions.
1. Who was Saint Valentine?
2. Where and when did he live?
3. Why did Emperor Claudius II decide to outlaw marriage for young men?
4. What did Valentine do?
5. Why did he do it?
6. What happened when Valentine’s action was discovered?
7. According to the legend, how was the first ‘valentine’ greeting sent?
To read the complete transcript of the story click here: http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/2007/02/12/saint_valentine_s_story_1065780-shtml/
2007-02-1201 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe importance of friendship ...While listening to the story, complete its missing parts, then turn it into the simple past. You' ll find the text in our online helpdesk. Click here: http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/zr3137668/.
So long! :-)
2007-02-0101 min
English as a foreign language podcastA jokeBefore listening to the joke, you should learn the meaning of the word 'lead': it is a colloquial expression which refers to a piece of information that may help you find the answer to a problem, it is a clue, e.g.:
The police have several as to the location of the stolen goods.
The Italian equivalent is "dritta".
The complete transcript of the joke is on the online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/nm3116793/. Good bye! :-))
2007-01-2301 min
English as a foreign language podcastSolar System StatisticsThis is a little help in studying Mr Casadei's lesson. If you need other help, contact our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it.
Good-bye!
2007-01-1701 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe early Solar SystemHere you are Mr Casadei's lesson about the early Solar System for your homework. The solution will be uploaded on the online helpdesk next week. Click at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it. Bye-bye!
2007-01-1102 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe God's SoldierListen to the story, then answer these questions:
1) Where were the man and the Pastor?
2) What did the Pastor do while the man was passing by?
3) What did the Pastor ask?
4) What did the man answer?
5) Explain the man's excuse for not going to Church.
2007-01-1000 min
English as a foreign language podcastAn ant and its elephant loverListen to this joke and complete the script:
An _________ and an _________ share a _________ of romance. Next _________ the ant _________ up and the elephant is _________ . "Damn", _________ the ant, "one night of _________ and I _________ the rest of my _________ digging a _________ !"
2006-12-1400 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe misadventures of a stressed teacher. Episode 3After listening to the story, finish it with your partner's help.
2006-11-2900 min
English as a foreign language podcastAn intrusive teacherAfter-listening questions:
1. Who was the teacher asking questions?
2. Why was the teacher asking questions?
3. What's Johnny's father's job?
4. What about Sammy's father?
5. What did he "do" before he died?
6. Where is the misunderstanding?
If you want to read the transcript of this joke, visit our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/rw1942323/.
2006-11-2200 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe identity issueThis article, taken from "Crown", a scholastic magazine (issue No.3, January / February 2004) by Mary Glasgow Magazines, is about the portrait of British People. If you want to know more about the National Portrait Gallery, visit its website at http://www.npg.org.uk. If you need some help in understanding the article, visit the Liceo Quadri online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it.
2006-11-1304 min
English as a foreign language podcast'Italy versus England' by Lord ByronIf you want some help in the reading comprehension and the text analysis of this poem, surf our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it.
2006-11-1005 min
English as a foreign language podcastA joke: at the officeAfter-listening questions:
1. Give a title to the joke
2. Why did the young man rent a new office?
3. What was it like?
4. What did the man do when he saw a man coming into the office?
5. What did he say to impress the visitor?
6. Who was the visitor?
2006-11-0500 min
English as a foreign language podcastAt school1. Give a title to the story.
2. What day is it in the story?
3. What does the teacher want from her students?
4. What does she write on the blackboard?
5. What does she ask the students?
6. Do the students know the answer?
7. Why is the teacher angry?
8. How does the third student answer the question?
9. Why does the teacher advise the student to spit?
10. What is the substance of the formula?
2006-10-3101 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe misadventures of a stressed teacher. Episode 2After-listening questions:
1. Give a title to the story.
2. What happened at my school two years ago?
3. Why did I decide to come to school?
4. Did I know the new head-teacher?
5. What happened at the car park of my school?
6. Did I arrive in time for my interview?
7. Who was the new head-teacher?
8. Now finish this story. What happened then?
2006-10-2701 min
English as a foreign language podcastAt the dentist'sListen to the story and answer the questions:
1. What were the man and the woman in the story?
2. Where were they?
3. What did the woman ask the doctor?
4.How did the doctor answer the woman's request?
5. Why did she want it to be pulled as quickly as possible?
6. Whose tooth was that?
7. Give another title to the story.
2006-10-1700 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe misadventures of a stressed teacher: the end of the story,This is the end of the story about the teacher's misadventure on Sunday as it has been imagined by Christian D'Attelo, class 2 DT. To read the complete transcript, follow this link: http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/cr2889533/
2006-10-1100 min
English as a foreign language podcastRobert and the diamond ringListen to this story and answer the questions in the helpdesk. Click here: http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/yf2885041/. The complete transcript of the story is available from October 12th 2006 in the download area. Click here to log in the download area: http://file.webalice.it
2006-10-1003 min
English as a foreign language podcastWhy not let everyone off?This article appeared in the Economist, the famous English weekly magazine, on July 29th 2006. It talks about "Italy's divine propensity for forgiveness". The transcript of the article can be found at http://wikihost.org/wikis/4aiquadri/wiki/why_not_everyone_off_. What do you think of this opinion?
2006-10-0605 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe Solitary Reaper, by William WordsworthHere you are the reading of "The Solitary Reaper", a poem Wordsworth wrote after a walk in the Highlands in 1803. If you want some help in the text analysis of the poem, visit our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/2005/10/10/_quot_the_solitary_reaper_quot__by_william_wordsworth_1065346-shtml/ and our download area.
2006-10-0402 min
English as a foreign language podcastDaffodils, by William WordsworthThis poem was written in 1804 and published in 1087. It describes a walk the poet had near his home in the Lake District. If you want some help in the text analysis of the poem, visit our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/nt2224313/.
2006-09-2801 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe misadventures of a stressed teacher. Episode 1.The questions about this episode are at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/tb2845432/. The complete transcript of the listening comprehension is in the download area of the online helpdesk at http://file.webalice.it. Good-bye!
2006-09-2401 min
English as a foreign language podcastThe English alphabetLet's learn the alphabet by a song. If you are interested in a telephone alphabet, go to http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/ke2525369/.
2006-09-1900 min
English as a foreign language podcastSurvival English in the classroom The transcript of this podcast can be found at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/et2196764/. Be careful, an expression has not been written in the transcript. What is it?
2006-09-1702 min
English as a foreign language podcastWelcome If you have any questions or problems, try our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it. Good luck!
2006-08-2600 min