Ways to Learn

How many of these do you already use?

Do use the others as well!!!

The Rhythm of English

Thanks

EL PAÍS (Spanish news in English)

'Going to hell' over immigration

Dear readers,

‌As Trump berated his audience at the United Nations General Assembly this week, telling representatives that "your countries are going to hell" over their immigration policies, we looked at how he himself is doing on his mission to conduct the largest deportation in history.

‌Elsewhere in the world, our correspondent in the Middle East explored the West Bank settlement with which Israel plans to make a Palestinian state impossible, and our Mexico reporters investigated the Jalisco New Generation cartel's ruthless recruitment methods.

We also spoke with author Dan Brown of Da Vinci Code fame about his new book, looked at advances in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and discussed the merits of Dead Internet Theory.

‌We hope you enjoy this selection of stories by EL PAÍS USA Edition.

You can also read:

• Acetaminophen shortage and autism: Cuban reality contradicts Trump
• Pilar Manchón, director at Google AI: ‘In every industrial revolution, jobs are transformed, not destroyed. This time it’s happening much faster’
• The secrets to longevity of Catalan woman who died at 117: ‘Study me, learn from me’
• The social elevator is breaking down in Spain, one of the richest countries with the greatest inequality of opportunity
• Ozempic menu: Could restaurants be normalizing a weight loss drug?

Murcia Today (news from here)

Do you live in the happiest place in Spain?

Computer glitch causes long lines at Cartagena Civil Registry

Perfect timing to hit the beach: the Region of Murciais gearing up for an Indian summer

Where is the happiest spot in Murcia? New study reveals the answer

Pedro Sánchez sends naval vessel Furor from Cartagena to protect Gaza aid flotilla

How To Memorize A Speech

Proven Tips And Tricks (From Dictionary.com)

C1 Last Thursday's Activity Done

Negative Personality Adjectives Activity

Study Smarter

Synonyms of SHINE

flare something that shines with very bright to make it difficult to look at. LLAMEAR
The glare on the water is very bright.

flash  shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way ECHAR DESTELLOS
Lightning flashed among the distant dark clouds.

flicker shining with brief interruptions. PARPADEAR
The lamp kept flickering on and off.

glare something that shines with very bright to make it difficult to look at. DESLUMBRAR
The glare on the water is very bright.

gleam produce or reflect a small, bright light RELUCIR
His red sports car gleamed in the sun.

glimmer shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous BRILLAR CON LUZ TRÉMULA
The moon glimmered faintly through the mists.

glint produce small, bright flashes of light reflected from a surface DESTELLAR
The sea glinted in the sun.

glisten shine by reflecting light from a wet or smooth surface BRILLAR, RELUCIR
The calm sea glistened in the sunlight.    Her eyes glistened with emotion.    The road glistened after the rain.

glitter shining with bright points of light. RELUCIR
The water glittered in the sunlight.    The palace glittered with lights.

glow giving bright light and heat without flame BRILLAR, RESPLANDECER
The coals glowed in the fireplace.    The lamp glow in the dark.    Her face was glowing with embarrassment.

shimmer shine in such a way that the light seems to shake slightly and quickly RELUCIR
The lights shimmered on the water.

shine giving bright light. BRILLAR

Find here all the synonyms too

It is a mild morning and the sun is shining.

sparkle to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light BRILLAR
His bright eyes sparkled.    The sky sparkled with brilliant stars.

twinkle (of light or a shiny surface) to shine repeatedly strongly then weakly, as if flashing on and off very quickly CENTELLEAR
At night, lights twinkle in distant villages across the valleys.

COLLOCATIONS:

flicker: a candle, a bulb

glare: the sun, light, headlights 

gleam: a shiny new car, or a happy face, eyes. teeth, light

glisten: snow, sweaty skin

glitter: rhinestones, cheap jewelry

glow: a happy face, a healthy skin, hot coals in a fire

shine: the moon, the sunglitter, stars

sparkle: diamonds, eyes, stars

Read the following text and try to remember the meanings:

On a warm summer evening, the sun was shining gently over the calm sea. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed among the distant clouds, making the horizon briefly flare with blinding brightness. For a moment, the strong glare on the water made it hard to look ahead.

As dusk fell, the old lamp by the pier began to flicker, while the waves softly glimmered under the rising moon. The polished surface of a boat gleamed in the fading light, and every ripple of the sea seemed to glint like silver. After a brief rain shower, the wet road and the leaves glistened in the last rays of sunlight.

When night arrived, the palace by the bay glittered with hundreds of lights, while the embers in a nearby fire still glowed with warmth. Across the water, reflections shimmered, delicate and uncertain. Above, the sky sparkled with countless stars, and far away, in the valleys, the little village lights began to twinkle.

Speaking Activity: Have a look a this picture and try to describe it using the vocabulary learned (use as many verbs as possible).

Try and change your negative Mindset into positive

VII Premios Reconocimiento al personal CARM

Dear students,

I’d like to share some special news with you. Yesterday I was honoured to receive a Reconocimiento, como distinción, al personal al servicio de la Administración Regional, awarded by the Dirección General de Función Pública y Diálogo Social, Consejería de Economía, Hacienda y Empresa.

This recognition highlights professional dedication and career commitment, but for me, it also reflects the joy and purpose I find in teaching you. Cartagena EOI and my students have been the most important part of my work, and this distinction would not mean anything if I could not share it with you.

Thank you for being such an essential part of my journey.

Descriptive Adjectives

Learn more about Descriptive Adjectives HERE.

Lucy's 111 Idioms

111 Idioms

Do both quizzes!

Friend

Weaknesses

Have you got any of these? 

Explain your answer.

Basic vs Advanced English (500 words)

500 basic vs advanced English words

Fat

Describing People

EL PAÍS (Spanish News in English)

A year of terror in Mexico

Dear readers,

This September marks a year since the bloody war between two factions of the Sinaloa Cartel broke out in Mexico. EL PAÍS traveled to Sinaloa to speak with residents about the impact of the conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives, shuttered businesses and led to a surge in missing persons.

Meanwhile, tensions between the United States and Venezuela continue to rise. Trump said three vessels have been sunk, while Maduro is gearing up for a possible invasion: a priest is currently walking around Venezuela, sprinkling holy water on Bolivarian Army tanks.

And in other news, we spoke to U.S. philosopher Michael Sandel about the rise of the far right, talked to JFK’s only grandson about why he's become a viral sensation, and paid tribute to Robert Redford, who passed away this week at the age of 89.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from EL PAÍS USA Edition.

You can also read:

• Jimmy Kimmel, the ‘nice guy’ the Trump administration got fired after two decades of late-night comedy
• Raúl Incertis, a doctor in Gaza: ‘I lost count of the number of dead children’
• New AI model can predict what diseases you’ll have in 20 years
• These are the sexual fantasies of 2025: Submissive alpha males, siblings with benefits and flirting with AI
• Superheroes are no longer saving the box office

Murcia Today (news from here)

Second conviction for polluting Mar Menor with illegal desalination waste

Cartagena aims to reconnect with Madrid by train with hybrid option

Spain faces record wildfire devastation with more than 340,000 hectares scorched

September 27 free guided tour of the old hydroplane air base in Los Alcázares

The Carthaginians and Romans fiestas, a legacy of the rich past of Cartagena

• Info in ENGLISH 
• Programme 25

Fun with British Pronunciation

Activity with negative personality adjectives

 

Which of these adjectives could be applied to yourself?

Choose 9 adjectives you did not know from the list above and match them with people you know (family / friends / celebrities...) making a sentence with each, e.g.: Spanish citizens felt utterly bewildered by Juan Carlos I's past behaviour. To be done in class.

IELTS Vocabulary

 Use the words in bold (rather than the others) along this year.

Día Europeo de las Lenguas 2025 (Día 26 SEP)

Some Phrasals for C1

Underline / Highlight the new ones for you!

Conjunctions & Examples

C2 Punography KEY

Check your puns HERE.

C2 Vocab.

Look up some words and read the examples provided.

Then make sentences of your own using the ones you want to learn.

Of course you needn't learn the 15 words today...

Autonomous Learning

Watch from 5.34 to 8.31 to learn about Autonomous Learning.

Webinar: GenAI tools for independent learning by Joanna Szoke (speaker during the 3 suggested minutes) and Sam Oliver from English with Cambridge 

Linking Words

Linking words are of paramount importance for writing any type of text correctly. Viv Quarry has interesting work on them. You can see an extract of linking words or an extended version here (or in the reference section on your right, below). This is a useful address to practise linking words.

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) Sounds

EL PAÍS (Spanish New in English)

More political violence in the US

Dear readers,

The fatal shooting on Wednesday of conservative activist Charlie Kirk revives grim memories for a country that has witnessed a wave of ideological crimes fueled by a deeply polarized society. President Trump has blamed the "radical left" for the crime and promised retribution.

Meanwhile, in Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro is calling on citizens to enlist to defend the country in the event of a hypothetical incursion. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials have posted ambiguous messages on social media suggesting something could be about to happen.

On the economic front, a battle is brewing between the U.S. and Mexico with an eye on the upcoming review of the USMCA free trade treaty. Trump has a long list of trade barriers he wants removed, and he is also hoping to secure wins in the political and immigration spheres.

This week we interviewed Russian mercenaries who are "lucky to be alive," the illustrator of Tolkien's works, and two retired American sopranos who are helping singers repair their damaged voices out of an Italian palazzo.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from EL PAÍS US Edition.

You can also read:

• Carlos Alcaraz is now closer to where he wants to be: ‘He’s a chameleon, he can do anything’
• Flies that herald death: Scientists refine the use of insects to solve complex crimes
• From CDs to Spotify: How the music industry has started making money again
• FBI arrests suspect in Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident
• Dylan, the 11-year-old who designs T-shirts for Hollywood stars
• More educated, healthier... better? What science says about voracious readers
• Octopuses have a favorite arm for each task
• Marina van Zuylen, author: ‘We spend our lives acting for others’

Murcia Today (News from Here)

Was this the hottest summer ever in the region of Murcia?

Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights back

The sacred torch of the fiestas of Cartagena sets out from Caravaca on September 16

Electricity grid collapse in Region of Murcia sparks urgent funding call

Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expect

C1 & C2 BBC Ideas

Ideas

Short Films for Curious Minds

Watch ONE video you find interesting and be ready to talk to your classmates about it for 2 mins. one day of the week 1st to 4th Oct.

Oronyms

English is a language of many words with similar or identical spellings and pronunciations but different meanings. Oronyms are paronymic words or phrases with similar pronunciations but different spellings and meanings. Many plays on words use oronyms for a comical effect.

C1 Contractions

Remember the last syllable will always be SCHWA /ə/ 

They're usually used in speech (not in writing).

How to Improve your Vocabulary

Simple Ways to Expand Your English Vocabulary

Asociación de Amigos y Alumnos de la EOI de Cartagena

We hope your school year is off to a great start! We’d like to let you know about our Association so that you are aware of the activities and support we offer at the school (library, extracurricular activities, discounts at local shops, etc.) for just €5 a year!!!

Our board members will be in the school hall during the first few days of class to help with membership renewals and to welcome new members.

We also attach the updated list of discounts available at the businesses that collaborate with our Association, so anyone who joins (just €5, remember) can take advantage of them when buying books and other school materials.

Warm regards,
The Board

C2 Punography

Puns are funny examples of wordplay — words that have either multiple meanings or sound like other words. They can cause giggles or groans, and once you start looking for them, you'll find them everywhere! Keep reading for funny puns and punny jokes that are to make you smile.

Try to find ALL the puns. We'll be seeing them all next week.

C2 English Mastery Unit 1 Part 1

If you haven't been able to get the book yet, you may download the first part of unit one here.

115 Advanced Academic Writing Phrases for IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE

Watch it in short chunks and write the phrases you think you'll be using!

Find Someone Who Activity SUMMER '25

Page 1

Page 2 

Chat GPT KEY to some questions

C1 Textbook and samples of (part of) Mod 1 and Mod 2

 C1 On Screen Module 1 (pp. 5 to 11)

Sample (Module 2)

Author: Jenny Dooley

ISBN: 9781471572159

The Truth about Learning a Language

Listen to Javier Blanco's podcast about the topic. Yes, it's loooong, but you needn't listen to it in one go!

Welcome to EOI CT!!!

This Year C2 Textbook

 English Mastery BREAKTHRU By Javier Blanco

You may purchase the whole textbook or the C2.1 edition + the C2.2 edition. We will be studying both: the former during the 1st quarter (till January) and the latter during the 2nd one (Jan. - May).

Vowel-Sound-Spelling

News in English EL PAÍS

Rising US-Venezuela tension

Dear readers,

Tension between the United States and Venezuela is at an all-time high after the U.S. carried out a strike on a boat that had departed from Venezuela. Eleven people died in the operation, which the U.S. said was aimed at stopping a shipment of drugs.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering withdrawing Russia from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture (ECPT). We spoke to Ukrainian soldier Maksim Butkevich, who was tortured while a prisoner of war.

In other news, we reported on the small town in Paraguay that was driven to desperation by the blasting noise of a crypto farm, talked to researcher Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska about the digital afterlife industry and interviewed former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty about his new album.

We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from EL PAÍS USA Edition.

You can also read:

• Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91
• RUTF, the miracle food against malnutrition blocked by the USAID debacle
• The quarter-life crisis is the new midlife crisis
• Toyoake: The Japanese city that wants to limit cell phone use to two hours a day
• Anatomy of the (known) health damage caused by plastics: ‘Grave, growing and under-recognized’
• Backstreet Boys at 30: The boy band that defined 2000s pop makes Las Vegas comeback

The History of the English Language (Another Version)

/s/ Pronunciation & Spelling

English Grammar Practice REVISION for ALL Students and Exams (By Lucy)

Grammar Examination Study Guide

Advanced Daily use Phrases

Check the ones you never saw

Epic One Liners

Things to Ponder 2