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5/22/2017

E-L accelerated 2017 STORIES

I have been privileged to teach a group of very talented students.
I wish you all the best. Good luck in your B2 exams in 2018 or any other challenge that lies ahead.

Sample writing
Different versions of Debbie's story

Aggelos Tagouzis - Debbie’s story
A story: Homecoming

Debbie woke up early that morning feeling nervous and excited. Her father was coming home after fifteen years. It was a special moment for her because she was going to meet her father for the first time. By the time she was born her father had already gone to war.

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Orestis Chatzigeorgiou
Update Log-Captain-Debbie Watson

Debbie woke up early that morning feeling nervous and excited. She and her crew were going to be the first humans to explore the planet M315700D. It was spotted by a NUSU telescope. The planet had the perfect conditions for life to evolve on it. It was located in a solar system in the Milkyway and it had a sun about the size of ours too.


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Peter Papaioannou
FIRST TIME ALONE

Debbie woke up early that morning feeling nervous and excited. She was leaving for her school trip, and for the first time in her life, she was so worried about leaving home. On the one hand, she was looking forward to going to the school trip, but on the other she had never left home for five days before.
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more to come...

1/28/2016

B-C Accelerated - Cities worth visiting

6 Powerpoint presentations / projects by B-C Accelerated students 2015-16
ENJOY!
BERLIN - HELENA LEKANIDI





















5/14/2015

A Disaster Story

A Special Person in My Life



A special person in my life
by Marios Charitos (9 years old)


When my teacher asked me to write about someone I know, I immediately thought of my sister, Xenia. Xenia is not very tall, but she is smart, beautiful and athletic. She has curly, long, dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.She is fourteen years old. She is five years older than me. My love for her is huge!


Xenia is hard working, responsible and sensitive. She studies a lot because she wants to be something important when she’s a grown up. She is busy with school homework all the time, but sometimes she lets her school homework and she helps me with mine. She is very fun to be with and patient, too!


She also wants to be active. She plays sports and she loves taking part in running races and long jump competitions. That’s something that we have in common. I love running sports as well! Xenia likes to watch movies about people who travel in strange and dangerous places and they can’t escape. Xenia organised a school trip to France. When she finishes her studies she plans to travel in America. That’s another thing that we have in common.


Xenia is definitely the most exciting person in my family. I chose to write about her because she always helps me and because she is always there when I need her!

11/09/2014

My superhero

Elena Lekanidi
My superhero is Ender Hero. She can teleport, fly and she has a hypnotising stare, too. She has got these superpowers because she has got a super eye on her costume! 
She has got a secret cave so she can hide from her enemies. She tries to save her father and to save the world, too! 
Her enemy is her uncle, Enderville. He wants to catch her and kill her. Also he wants to make all the people his slaves and to be the king, but my superhero can stop him.

Maria Electra Pavli
My superhero's name is Superwoman. Superwoman can fly and shoot laser from her eyes. She can also shoot ice from her belt. She has got many superpowers so she can stop the villains and save the world. This is very difficult, but she tries to make things right.
Her enemy is Lex Luther. He wants to make people his slaves, but Superwoman can stop him!

Marios Haritos
Hello, this is my villain. His name is Destroyer and he has got lots of superpowers. He has got firehair. He has also got a tattoo that shoots laser and he has got hypnotising eyes. He has got two blades to kill lots of people and four metal hands to catch people who run. From his right hand, he can shoot fire and he has got a necklace to bring him good luck. He can attack really hard because he has got very strong metal arms.
He is invisible so he can do anything he wants; conquer the world, kill superheroes, hurt people and if he can't conquer the world he wants to build a big super weapon of mass destruction. His enemy is Paderman but but my villain always says that tomorrow is another day, so we don't know what my villain can do. 

Renata Tsougriani
My superhero is called Stelth. Her superpowers are flying and throwing ice from her hands but she can't throw fire. She can fly over the city and she can freeze the villains because she has got superpowers. She has got ice in her heart. 
Her enemy is Dr Doom. He wants to conquer the world but my superhero can stop him.

Orestis Hatzigeorgiou
Hi! My name is Orestis and this is my Superhero. His name is Paderman. He is really strong, so he can lift cars and save people. He can see in the dark and behind walls. He can also run very fast and listen very well! He can fly very fast, too! My superhero can do all these things because he's not human! Paderman is from planet Zeptex, a planet full of superheroes.
Paderman's got a magic symbol which allows him to change form. He can speak many earth languages but he can't speak Japanese or Dutch. He also can't drive a car or read human's letters. He tries to save people from Earth. 
His enemy is Dr Madness. He wants to conquer the world, kill people and Paderman. But Paderman always stops him!

1/27/2013

Practise your Passive

Simple Past Passive Exercises HERE
Simple Present Passive Exercises HERE

12/11/2012

ESL Fun Grammar Games, Action Verbs Present Progressive Game

Monkey Puzzles for Young Learners


Cambridge English Games – Monkey Puzzles for YLE


Games are a great way to practise your English and make a change from the usual course of study. All of our games use vocabulary from Cambridge English exams so as well as improving your general English you can be sure they are relevant to your English level.
We offer a range of games which can be accessed online, with mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android coming soon.
You can add our games to your own website using the embed codes provided – or simply share the page with your friends by email or your favourite social network.

Monkey Puzzles

Visit our Monkey’s favourite places and play 8 mini games to test your English. Unlock new games as you progress – but watch out, the games get harder as you go along!



  • Exam level: Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers)



  • CEFR level: A1-A2



  • Skills practised: Reading



  • Written by Cambridge ESOL Greece
    December 10, 2012 at 10:00 am

    11/29/2012

    My Superhero

    Joanna's Superhero

    Alexandra's Superhero

    Izaoura's Superhero

    Despina's Superhero

    Thanos' Superhero

    Maria's Superhero

    Andrew's Superhero

    Elias' Superhero

    Aspa's Superhero

    3/04/2012

    A place to be - B-C Accel

    Kostis Aloizos 

    One of the most interesting places to visit is Santa Claus village. This place is in North Finland and it stands out because you can see Santa Claus himself, it snows and it's freezing cold!

    Tourists can see and visit some very impressive cathedrals, modern cafes and shops and different small houses that aren't real but they are very cozy and beautiful. But the place worth visiting is Santa Claus house. There is a fire place, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with presents under it and wooden doors and windows.
    In this place you can do a lot of things. You can visit stores and buy some souvenirs or you can go skiing.

    When you go to Santa Claus house you can make cards to send to your friends. However the most unforgettable experience was the husky sledge ride. These dogs are unbelievably strong!

    I think that Lapland is very attractive, with wonderful sights a definite must for everyone who likes Arctic adventures!

    Vasilis Seitaridis 


    One of the most fascinating cities in the world is Paris. Paris is the capital of France and it is located in the central north part of the country.


    The most attractive sight in Paris is the Eiffel tower whose height is 325m (300 without the antenna) and it is made of metal. A visit to The Louvre, which is the biggest museum in the world, is a must! If you are travelling with children, you can visit Eurodisney which  is a very entertaining place for kids. Climbing the Eiffel tower is a unique experience. Tourists can go up with the elevator or walk up using the stairs. There is a restaurant at the top level where you can eat and enjoy the impressive view of the city below. A mini cruise along the River Seine is also one of the best things to do while in Paris
    Visiting Paris is an unforgettable experience. People who there always return to the city of light.







    Vaggelis Kallos

    Genoa is a wonderful coastal town. Christopher Columbus was born there and it is the sixth biggest town in Italy. Other important ports are  Bari in the south and Ancona in the north east..

    Panoramic View of Piazza De Ferrari
    In Genoa you can visit a lot of sights. There is San Lorenzo cathedral which was built in the 12th century, there is an art gallery in the road Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, the Palazzo Ducale that was built in the 16th century and the Palazzo Reale built in the 17th century. There is a beautiful theatre in the palace that is called Falcone and there are five villages called Cinque Terre in the Liguria region of Italy.

    Genoa can be explored by car or on foot, depending on the weather. There is a wide variety of restaurants - trattorias - where you can enjoy different kinds of fish, and have the chance to taste the amazing genuine pesto a la Genovese. Of course pizzas are on the menu and endless pasta recipes.

    Anyone who visits Genoa is amazed by the unique beauty of the city and the surrounding area. It is a place to visit again and again.


    Argyro Kotsira

    New York is in the Unites States of America and it is one of the most attractive cities in the world. The city is characterized by the numerous skyscrapers that make up a unique place to be.
    There are many place worth visiting. One of the most interesting sights is the Empire State Building, which is the tallest building in N.Y. Another place worth visiting is the Statue of Liberty. The city's landmark is on Liberty island in New York Harbour.

    The city is definitely not dull. New York boasts for its five hundred art galleries, one hundred and fifty museums and the over one hundred theatres. Hard Rock cafe is a legendary place. It is still very popular with tourists. It is famous for its decoration and the people who used go there. New York is full of styilish posh restaurants but it is also full of restaurants that serve food from all over the world. 

    Families must also visit the New York City Zoos, starting from Central Park Zoo in Manhattan

    New York is definitely one of the most exciting and worth visiting places in the world!


    Ioanna Ioannou

    Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean and it is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. This island became especially popular last year because of its volcano eruption.
    Another attractive place where tourists can go is the forest which are full of colourful flowers and rare birds and animals. Hawaii is also very famous for the beaches! Surfing on the huge waves is really impressive. Of course anyone who tries it has to be very careful and try hard to stay on the surf board.
    Visitors can also relax under the hot sun while enjoying some cool mango juice.
    Overall a visit to Hawaii is a lot of fun. It is no wonder that it is such a popular tourist attraction. Hawaii is well worth visiting.

    John Tsougrianis
    Barcelona is in east Spain. It is one of the most interesting European cities. It is also an important commercial port.
    One of the most interesting sights is the Picaso Museum, which was actually the place he lived. Other places to visit are the temple of Sagrada Familia, the Gaudi Museum and ParkGuell which is the biggest park in Spain.

    The most famous place is the Barcelona stadium an impressively huge football stadium, which is the home of one of the best European football teams Barcelona F.C.
    If visitors want to relax from the exploration, they can go to one of the many cafes in the city centre and enjoy the view of mountain Tibidabo.
    Visiting Barcelona also means enjoying one of the best European recipes offered in the modern or more traditional Spanish restaurants.

    Panos Prountzos 

    Rome is the capital of Italy and it is really impressive. It is an attractive city with many sights and hotels. It is also the best city to go during the Christmas holidays or summer vacations. Rome is full of places worth visiting.

    One of these awesome sights is the Pantheon where the Ancient Romans used to worship the twelve Gods of Olympus. It is very attractive. You must also go to the Colosseum. It is where the gladiators used to fight with wild animals, tigers and lions, or other fighters. Some old castles are still there and they are really worth a visit. There is also a great shopping Mall.

    But Rome isn’t only full of sights and castles. Visitors can go on bike rides in the streets of Rome and have a nice time with their friends or family. They can also go to the cozy pizzerias and gelaterias. Something else they can do it to spend Christmas there. Rome has a lovely weather and all the city is lighted up!
    In my opinion, Rome is the best city I have ever visited. You will have an unforgettable time there.

    Irene Antoniadi
    Egypt is one of the most impressive countries in North Aftica. It is one of the most ancient and historical countries in the world.

    One of the most interesting sights in Egypt is the Sphinx. Another place worth visiting is the Sahara Desert which is the biggest desert in the world. Tourists can also go on a boat ride on the River Nile, a great tourist attraction.

    Tourists must also go on a tour of the Pyramids and explore one of them. But be careful not to get trapped. The Pyramids are full of mysteries. The Pyramids of Giza are incredibly big. They are the biggest pyramids in the world.


    Cairo is the capital of Egypt. Tourists can visit its many museums or go shopping. Also trying the famous arab recipes is an excellent idea.