English as a foreign language podcast

A new musical phenomenon, Susan Boyle

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:11:03 GMT

Listen 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! :-)

Last Christmas, by George Michael

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:15:00 GMT

After 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 :-)

Hillary Clinton

Liceo Quadri — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:44:15 GMT

Listen to the podcast and answer the questions at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it//Hillary_Clinton_1857358.shtml. Cheers!

Directions

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:47:44 GMT

Activities 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 :-))

Conversations about directions

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:39:15 GMT

If 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!

A cheap way to get around London

Liceo Quadri — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:26:57 GMT

To 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! :-)

Scott's critical notes

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:22:59 GMT

To watch the presentation and listen to the lesson, click on www.liceodaprocida.net. You have to register in order to log in.

Free for one day - the Linux Day in Italy

Liceo Quadri — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:28:40 GMT

Listen to the podcast and answer the questions at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it :-)

We Are Seven, by William Wordsworth

Liceo Quadri — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:15:17 GMT

This 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.

Get 2 know ... ourselves

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:47:20 GMT

If 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! :-)

Two sick jokes

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 22 May 2007 15:42:36 GMT

To do the exercises for this podcast, go to http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/pz3282207. Thanks. Bye-bye!

Out in the wilderness

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:18:10 GMT

After listening to this podcast, do the activities at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/ny3274349/. Good bye! :-))

"Dulce Et Decorum Est", by Wilfred Owen

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:38:26 GMT

If 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!

"The Soldier", by Rupert Brooke

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:22:14 GMT

If 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

The lawyer's age

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:04:22 GMT

Listen 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?

Wish You Were Here, by Pink Floyd

Liceo Quadri — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:58:56 GMT

To do the activities for this podcast, please click here: http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/yx3251756/

Another Brick in the Wall, by Pink Floyd

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:25:20 GMT

To do the activities for this podcast, please click here: http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/ch3239367/

On His Blindness, by John Milton

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:30:41 GMT

To 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/

Father's Day

Liceo Quadri — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:55:04 GMT

Listen 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 ______________________.

Kangourou competition - listening mock examination, part C

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:44:35 GMT

Here 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.

Kangourou competition - listening mock examination, part C

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:44:34 GMT

Kangourou competition - listening mock examination, part B

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:25:12 GMT

Here 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! ;-)

'The Good Morrow', by John Donne

Liceo Quadri — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:42:56 GMT

To 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

Women's Day

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 22:01:48 GMT

This 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/va3197232/.

The lawyer on his deathbed

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:07:21 GMT

You 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/sa3187559/

A skylark on the mystery island

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:33:18 GMT

This 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! :-)

Saint Valentine's story

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:36:33 GMT

Listen 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/my3157548/

The importance of friendship ...

Liceo Quadri — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:45:33 GMT

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! :-)

A joke

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:46:13 GMT

Before 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! :-))

Solar System Statistics

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:22:42 GMT

This 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!

The early Solar System

Liceo Quadri — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:55:24 GMT

Here 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!

The God's Soldier

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:10:55 GMT

Listen 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.

An ant and its elephant lover

Liceo Quadri — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:53:55 GMT

Listen 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 _________ !"

The misadventures of a stressed teacher. Episode 3

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:42:26 GMT

After listening to the story, finish it with your partner's help.

An intrusive teacher

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:54:29 GMT

After-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/.

The identity issue

Liceo Quadri — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:54:30 GMT

This 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.

'Italy versus England' by Lord Byron

Liceo Quadri — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:06:32 GMT

If 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.

A joke: at the office

Liceo Quadri — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:44:39 GMT

After-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?

At school

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:41:28 GMT

1. 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?

The misadventures of a stressed teacher. Episode 2

Liceo Quadri — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:32:50 GMT

After-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?

At the dentist's

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:10:27 GMT

Listen 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.

The misadventures of a stressed teacher: the end of the story,

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:43:20 GMT

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/

Robert and the diamond ring

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:58:46 GMT

Listen 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

Why not let everyone off?

Liceo Quadri — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:29:28 GMT

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?

The Solitary Reaper, by William Wordsworth

Liceo Quadri — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 17:51:45 GMT

Here 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/nk2224244/ and our download area.

Daffodils, by William Wordsworth

Liceo Quadri — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:32:27 GMT

This 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/.

The misadventures of a stressed teacher. Episode 1.

Liceo Quadri — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:17:58 GMT

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!

The English alphabet

Liceo Quadri — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:54:33 GMT

Let's learn the alphabet by a song. If you are interested in a telephone alphabet, go to http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it/ke2525369/.

Survival English in the classroom

Liceo Quadri — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:43:53 GMT

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?

Welcome

Liceo Quadri — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:18:49 GMT

If you have any questions or problems, try our online helpdesk at http://sportelloing.blog.tiscali.it. Good luck!