Monday, 7 April 2025

Usual (phrasal) verbs for actions you usually do with your hands

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The simple formula behind the tariffs


Dear readers,

The Trump team's technique to calculate the tariffs he has threatened the world with is raising more than one eyebrow. Although the U.S. president said they'd use a sophisticated system based on each country and bloc, it turns out that the formula is a very simple one, even if "they cover it up by using Greek symbols," as one expert ironically pointed out.

This week we also take a look at the eight points that can get you identified as a member of the Tren de Aragua gang in the United States; interview Haydée Milanés, the daughter of renowned singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés; look at the war over robotaxis brewing in Austin; and go deep underground to a lab in the Pyrenees where scientists are searching for the answer to the Big Question.

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

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Monday, 31 March 2025

Multilingual Poetry Recital at EOI San Javier

Difficult Words

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The Black Sea ceasefire deal


Dear readers,

​This week, the United States brokered a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine focusing on the Black Sea, aiming to ensure safe navigation and halt attacks on energy infrastructure. The news comes as Ukraine creates a new battalion made up of recruits who have voluntarily swapped prison cells for the battlefield.

In other news, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to El Salvador and visited the mega-prison where 200 Venezuelans are being held (...).

We also spoke to the Peruvian fisherman who survived 95 days lost at sea, and traveled to Antarctica to explore why pink snow has become a problem.

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

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Saturday, 29 March 2025

Guía del Candidato 25 EEOOII CARM

The Guía del candidato is already updated. Check it to see all the info about the final exam!

You can also find it on the right column of the blog: 4th item from above.

Tax Terms (from Dictionary.com)

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Thursday, 27 March 2025

Instead of SAID

Gradable vs Non Gradable Adjectives

Read it in pdf. format HERE. Level 2 HERE.

Use the right column adjectives to improve your narratives and reviews, making them more vivid.

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C1 Writing Samples Marked (from Cambridge)

Read the different samples and check the bands (assessment) they were given by reading the explanations. Notice the different types of writings and formats. 

From: C1 Advanced Assessing writing for Cambridge English Qualifications: A guide for teachers © 2024 Cambridge University Press & Assessment. 

Remember that even though Cambridge and EOI's assessment is not exactly the same, the main principles are similar.

Tuesday, 25 March 2025