English in Madrid

Correct the sentences that have mistakes: A: How do you get at work?        B: I take the underground. I'm starting to get quite worried about the exam. I think you'll enjoy the film. It's worth to see in my opinion. Will you love me when I am old and grey? Maybe you should wait for a few days before deciding what to do. I'll phone you if I'll be late. I knew my wife when I came to Madrid to study. I think that you should say your sister that you are sorry. Who book is this? Is it yours? We've been to their home but they've never been to ours. I opened the door very quiet but he still heard me come in. He speaks too fastly. I often have difficulty understanding him. What are the missing words? I don't get ___ with my brother but I'm good friends with my sister. I started to panic when I saw the long  q____ at check-in. A: It's very late. Where is he?       B: Maybe he  ___...

Correct the sentences that have mistakes: His expressions are so funny. It is difficult not to laugh. You need study more if you want to pass the exam. I know to count to twenty in German. I hate ironing but I don't mind to do the washing up. I'd love to go to Scotland one day. You haven't to pay anything. It's all free. You must to have a coffee in Plaza Mayor when you visit Madrid. He's quite good at learning languages.  To drink a glass of red wine every day is good for you. I went to the shops for buy some beer. Each sentence has a missing word. Identify it and rewrite the sentences. e.g. A: Where you from?       B: Scotland. answer: A: Where are you from?      B: Scotland. Have you ever had to look somebody's pet while they were on holiday? Have you decided where go on holiday yet? I didn't want to speak to my boss so I pretended to see him. This film always me cry. As as I hear this song, I f...

Correct the sentences that have mistakes: I'm not feeling very well. I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow. A: Do you think Spain will win the World Cup?       B: I hope. I'll pay you back next week. I promise. Shall I close the window? It's getting cold. I dreamt with a plane crash last night. I was really bad of science. It was my worst subject. We've been to Edinburgh last summer. We had a great time. Sara isn't coming to class today. She is on holiday. Each sentence has a missing word. Identify it and rewrite the sentences. e.g. A: Where you from? B: Scotland. answer: Where are you from? B: Scotland. We're going to the countryside this weekend. I hope it rain. I him €100 a month ago. He hasn't paid me back yet. I didn't like the trousers so I took back to the shop. If you don't study hard, you will the exam. Cheer. You'll pass your driving test the next time. They say that a glass of red wine a day is goo...

Source:  Tyler Nix on Unsplash Here is the story (English File Pre-Int) that we heard about in class the other day: How long-lost love letter led to couple marrying after 16 years apart A couple have married after they were reunited when a long-lost love letter sent ten years ago was found unopened behind a fireplace. Steve Smith and Carmen Ruiz-Perez, both 42, walked down the aisle on Friday following a separation of 16 years. The pair fell in love and got engaged in their 20s after Carmen moved to England as a foreign student. But after a year-long relationship the couple drifted apart when she had to move back to France.  A few years later Steve wrote to her in a bid to rekindle their romance - but Carmen's mother put it on the mantlepiece and it slipped down the back of the fireplace.  It remained there unopened for the next decade until the fireplace was removed for renovations.  Carmen - who had remained single and never forgot the love of her lif...

Each sentence has a missing word. Identify it and rewrite the sentences. e.g. A: Where you from? B: Scotland. answer: Where are you from? B: Scotland. A: How long do you to get work?     B: About 40 minutes. A: I bought this designer jacket years ago but I've never worn it.   B: What a of money. Today is warmer yesterday. I have the same car my brother. The Spanish don't dress as well the French. What's the most interesting country you've been? I got 90% in the exam. It was by my best mark. Burgos is famous its cathedral. Santander is a town the north coast of Spain. My son spends too time playing video games. A: How people were at the party?     B: Around twenty. A: Why you take her to Paris for your anniversary?     B: That's a great idea. Correct the sentences that have mistakes: I can save half an hour if I drive to work. I speak much better than I did a...

Write a suitable question for the following answers: e.g. ...?                  She's 21. Answer: How old is your sister? ...?     Two. Spanish and English. ...?     No, I'm an only child. ...?     He's an engineer. ...?     Once or twice a year. ...?     Scotland but I grew up in London. ...?     Swimming and learning languages. ...?     He's quite tall and he has a beard. ...?     It was great. It even had a swimming pool. ...?     I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them? ...?     I was just remembering what happened. It was so funny. ...?     Nothing much. I just stayed at home and watched a film. ...?     Yes. We had ...

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Each sentence has a missing word. Identify it and rewrite the sentences. e.g. A: Where you from? B: Scotland. answer: Where are you from? B: Scotland. I'm hungry. What are we going to for dinner tonight? He going to drive. He's decided to take the train. Would you like see the new Spielberg film this weekend? A: I'm busy on Thursday.      B: What meeting on Friday? She's really worried the exam so she is studying every evening. Wait me. I'm just coming. We didn't arrive the hotel until very late. Dangerous is the opposite safe. A flight attendant is someone works on a plane. A: Are you ready to order?        B: Yes, I have the fish. A: Have you finished the report?         B: No, not. I've already to London. Let's go to Edinburgh. A: Where is David?     B: He's to the shops. Have you ever the train to Barcelona? It only takes three hou...

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Each sentence has a missing word. Identify it and rewrite the sentences. e.g. A: Where you from?    B: Scotland. answer: Where are you from?      B: Scotland. A: How do you your first name?      B: K-A-R-E-N I have any brothers or sisters. Where you born? A: Can you speak any other?     B: No, just Spanish and English. What kind of music do you listen? Where your wife work? A: How do you go to the theatre?     B: Maybe once a year. How many cups of coffee do you drink day? A: Where he go last summer?    B: I think he went to Paris. She's very but her husband is quiet. A: What does she like?      B: She's quite tall with long, fair hair. Some people say Spanish people very lazy. My girlfriend doesn't feel going out this weekend. He is jeans and a white shirt. He always in black - black shirt, black trousers, ...

  Source: You Tube (dulwich gallery) Key words: masterpiece clark percy Do you recognise the painting? Listen to the guide. Complete the following extracts. I'm going to talk to you about this painting: Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy by David Hockney. It's on loan from Tate Gallery. It's a portrait of Ossie Clarke and Celia Birtwell. Ossie Clarke was a ___ ___ and Celia Birtwell... The couple, independently moved down to London, to Notting Hill and they ___ married in 1969. David Hockney was t he best man at their ___. ... you can tell that he spent a rather long time work ing on it. and they had to pose for him for a very long time. He also ___ photographs to work from in his studio... He said he wanted to capture the tension within their ___ but they actually chose to pose for him in this particular way with Celia standing and Ossie seated. Usually, you would have the man standing in the position of ___ and the woman bei...

Which sentence is wrong - (a) or (b)? Correct the mistakes.  1. (a) X: What's his name?            Y: David.      (b) X: How old has he?             Y: 30  2. (a) X: Where's he from?         Y: He's from Spain.      (b) X: Are they german?          Y: No, they aren't.  3. (a) How many children have you?      (b) Do you have any brothers or sisters?  4. (a) X: What's his job?           Y: His job is a police officer.      (b) X: What's her job?          Y: She works in a bank.  5. (a) My grandmother is eighty.      (b) Our son is two y...

Correct the sentences that are wrong: She was born in the third of April. How much costs a ticket to Malaga? He likes go to the countryside at the weekends. Who did say "veni, vidi, vici"? We haven't to get up early tomorrow. I'd like seeing that film. I think they win the match. They are playing well at the moment. Where do you go for your holiday this summer? The weather is worse this week that last week. Did you write to your grandmother yet? She taked the bus to work yesterday. They bought the house ago two years. If you will come with us to the party, you will meet a lot of people. You shouldn't to talk to your father like that. I might don't go to work tomorrow. Madrid isn't as expensive as Paris and the people are friendlier. Have you ever forgot your wife's birthday? I going to look for a new flat after the summer holidays. She lived in London when she met her husband. I am thinking to go to the theatre this weekend. A wa...

Correct the following sentences that have mistakes: He has just gone out for to buy some bread. I would like going to Cuba this summer. It's lovely to see you again. I hope to find a better job soon. I don't mind to get up early. I am thinking to join a gym after the summer holidays. Swimming is the best sport to keep fit. He hasn't to wear a suit on Fridays; he can go casual. You must to take off your hat when you enter a church. The mouse ran across the floor and out the kitchen.

Complete the sentences with a word in the correct form : It was very hot so I t____ o__ my jumper. H&M is one of the most s_________ clothes stores in the world. I bought these jeans ages ago but I haven't w____ them yet. My boss is very m_____ - sometimes he's happy and the next moment he is shouting at you. Her husband d_____ her mad. Every time there is a football match on TV, he watches it. I am w______ my time here. I have more important things to do. H_ ____ up or you will be late. A: You look sad. B: I had an a________ with my girlfriend this morning. People in Edinburgh are very h_______. If you ask them for directions, they will take you there themselves. I am so busy that I never have e______ time to do everything. Can you tidy your room, please? It is in such a m____. He has a shower, g___ d_______ and then he goes to work without breakfast. How long does your journey to work t____ ? She is always c_________ about something. She is never happy. I...

Correct the sentences that have mistakes : Have you ever been in Scotland? What have you done in class yesterday? When did you last see Mrs Connor? She's never eaten paella. A: Where's Steve? B: He's just been. A: Have you finished the homework yet? B: No yet. We've already heard this song. David is taller that his brother now. I am more stressed in my new job. He isn't as funnier as the teacher we had before. Women is better at languages than men. She is the ugliest woman I have ever met. London is one of the most expensive city in the world. Moscow is the second more dangerous city in Europe. A: What is like the weather? B: It's raining. Don't forget to use the English File website when revising.

Complete the following spaces with one word, if necessary: A: Where ___  she work? B: She ____ in a law firm. A: ____ do you do? B: I'm ___ architect. A: How _____ does he play tennis? B: once ___ week. What were you ______ when you ______ the noise.? Who _____ this cake? It's delicious. When _____ the girl born? How do you _____ your name? Is it with a "G" or a "J"? On a Friday night she ______ an interesting DVD and ______ it as she ______ on the sofa. I don't ____ on with my boss. We are always arguing. How _____ was your flight? Do they go ____ English class ____ Saturday too? A: What did you do _____ the day? B: We ____ ___ a walk around town, ___ a drink in a local bar and then went to ___ beach to sunbathe. Which famous musician ______ in December 1981? How many nights is she ____ in the hotel? Grant wants ___ go sightseeing. Who is going to look ___ my dog when I'm away? Do you think Barca ___ win tonight? I hope ___ A: Th...

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. A: Are you looking f___ to going back home? B: I can't wait. Can you l___ me $50? I'll pay you back when I get paid. C___ up ! Things aren't so bad. Hurry up or we'll m___ the train. Can I s ___ seats with you? I don't have my glasses and I can't see the board from here. My teacher gave me some t ___ to help me improve my English. A: How would you like your s___ ? B: Well done. I think there's a mistake in the c ____. We didn't have any coffee with our meal. A: I have an interview this afternoon. B: Good l___ ! A: How long will the speech l___ ? B: about half an hour I had a horrible n____ last night. I dreamt I was falling into a dark tunnel. I think his new company will be s____. He has a  good head for business.

Correct the following sentences if they have mistakes. A: What do you do tonight? B: Nothing special. They going to get married in the summer. I'm meeting my friends for a drink tomorrow. A: When do you coming back? B: Next Friday. Be careful! The books are going to fall on the floor. Do you think Real Madrid will win their next match? I hope so. I'm going to a conference in London in March. I won't to understand a word. A: That's the last bottle of beer. B: Really? I'm going to go and buy some then. A: Would you like the fish too? B: No, I have the chicken. Do I open the window? It's very warm  in here. I'll call you on Monday morning - promise! What do you think of his new film? Are you agree with me? A: Are you going away for the weekend? B: I think not. I often dream with winning the lottery.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. I didn't have much time for s__________ when I was in London. I just visited the British museum and saw Buckingham palace. We went s _________ yesterday. I forgot to put on cream and now I'm all red. We b_____ the flight on internet about two months ago. The tickets were really cheap. I s_____ a couple of days in the country. I needed some time to relax. Who s___ "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas"? Was it Bing Crosby? We had an a____ holiday. It rained every day, it was noisy in the hotel and we lost our luggage. Why was the boss s_______ at you? Did you arrive late again? A: What h_______ in the end? B: They discover the identity of the killer but I won't tell you who it was. What were you a______ about? You are always angry with each other. She's very sad because she b____ up with her boyfriend last week. My boss had a day off so I w ___ jeans to work. We h____ a car so we could drive around the ...