Fruit idioms

In the following video, you can see three idioms used with fruit: bananas, grapes and cherries.
The first one is: to go bananas. The second one is: it's a case of sour grapes. And the third one: a second bite of the cherry.
Have a look at the video and you will find out what these idioms mean.

How to set a table

Watch the following video and write down all the names of the utensils or items you hear in order to lay a restaurant table. Do you set the table in the same way at Hotel Escuela? Why? What is different?

WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS (by Green Day)

Here you have the video of the song "Wake Me Up When September Ends", by Green Day.


If you want to keep on practising listening skills with this song you can try lyricstraining. Remember you can choose the level of difficulty.

 I hope you learn and have fun!

MAKING COCKTAILS

Here you can see some more videos by your classmates.

MAKING COCKTAILS

Here you can see a few videos by some of your classmates. Watch them and write down the name of the cocktail they are making, the ingredients and the method of preparation, that is, the recipe.

VIDEO: TAKING THE ORDER

Watch the following video. Two people are eating out. The waitress is taking the order. Follow the dialogue and then practise it with your partner.

MAKING A COCKTAIL - VIDEO RECORDING

Why don't you video record how to make a cocktail?
This is what you have to do:

1. Introduce the cocktail you want to make.
2. Mention the ingredients (names and quantities).
3. Mention the utensils you need.
4. Explain how to make it step by step. Use the imperative! 
5. Publish your cocktail on your blog.

If you need some help, you can watch some videos on the internet. They will provide you with useful ideas.
Some of the videos will be published on this blog for educational purposes.
Deadline: Tuesday 15th February 2011

HOW TO MAKE A MANHATTAN COCKTAIL

Here you can see a video about how to make a Manhattan. You will be able to see the ingredients, the utensils you need and the different steps.


How To Make A Manhattan Cocktail

Here there is another video about how to make the same cocktail.
Watch the video and answer the following questions.

1. When was it made for the first time?
2. Why?
3. What are the differences with the previous video?
4. Which one do you like most? Why?
5. Which is your favourite cocktail? Write down the recipe (ingredients, utensils and method of preparation).

Make a Perfect Manhattan

You can follow the first video by reading the recipe below.

How To Make A Manhattan Cocktail

Manhattan Cocktail. It's a classic cocktail everyone should know how to make. Follow our expert mixologist's steps and you'll soon be on your way. Delight in our Manhattan Cocktail.

Step 1: You will need	Units: Metric US Imperial UK Imperial
50 ml Rye Whiskey 25 ml Sweet Vermouth 1 to 2 drops of Angostura Bitters 1 lemon Some Maraschino cherries Some Ice 1 Cocktail glass 1 Mixing glass 1 Long spoon like a barspoon 1 Horseshoe strainer 1 Cocktail stick 1 Knife 1 Chopping board	Serves: 1 Preparation Time: 3 minutes

Step 2: Chill the glass

The end cocktail should be cold but not on ice. Put some ice in the cocktail glass to cool it.

Step 3: Alcohol

Next pour 50 millilitres of rye whiskey in to the mixing glass.
Then add 25 millilitres of sweet Vermouth.

Step 4: Angostura Bitters

Add 1 or 2 drops of bitters to the mixing glass.

You can also add some orange peel in to the mix for a little extra zest.

Step 5: Stir

Fill the mixing glass with ice.

Now stir the contents thoroughly, until frost appears on the side of the mixing glass.

Step 6: Pour

Dump the ice out of the Martini glass, put a cocktail strainer over the mixing glass, and pour.

Step 7: Garnish and serve

To garnish, run a lemon twist around the lip of the glass and drop it in, then add a couple of maraschino cherries on a cocktail stick and serve.