Friday, 22 May 2026
Prueba Clasificación (para nuevos alumnos)
Admisión nuevos alumnos curso 26-27
Puesto que la fecha de admisión de nuevo alumnado será previsiblemente a finales de junio y puesto que nuestros alumnos oficiales ya no se encontrarán en el centro, nos gustaría que les pidieseis colaboración en la difusión de esta información entre sus conocidos y posibles interesados: en la página web del centro, en la sección nuevos alumnos, hay un formulario en el que las personas que puedan estar interesadas, el curso que viene, en estudiar con nosotros (alumnos nuevos) pueden dejar sus datos de contacto. La finalidad de este formulario es meramente recoger datos para poder así informarlos de los plazos de admisión y matriculación.
Muchas gracias por vuestra colaboración!
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Smart Up Your English!
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
CHANGE IN Revision Days – Don’t Miss Them! 📘
Why attend?
Revising your exam mistakes is the quickest and most effective way to learn. These sessions will give you the chance to:
- Understand and correct where you went wrong
- Clarify any doubts
- Strengthen your exam techniques
- Improve your performance ahead of the June Tests
I strongly encourage all of you to attend—this revision is really helpful and can make a big difference in your results.
Looking forward to seeing you all in class!
Saturday, 16 May 2026
EL PAÍS (News in English)
Dear readers,
Donald Trump is in Beijing for a much-anticipated visit in which Chinese President Xi Jinping has already warned the U.S. leader that bilateral ties hinge on the red-line issue of Taiwan. But there are other key points that will be discussed, from AI to rare earths.
Trump reportedly also asked the Chinese leader for help getting Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The war in Iran may be driving up gas prices, but it is also giving the U.S. hegemony in global oil and gas exports.
Elsewhere this week, we explored how Spanish law enforcement, working with U.S. intelligence, seized the largest cocaine shipment on record, as well as the growing power of the world’s new plutocrats.
And finally, we answered a pressing question: why do luxury hotels smell so good?
We hope you enjoy this selection of stories from EL PAÍS USA Edition.
You can also read:
- Keir Starmer, stripped bare: neither charisma nor political acumen
- Down the pipes with Super Mario: an interactive journey
- The organ is back: How a fiendishly complex Baroque instrument has become fashionable again
- Andes hantavirus: Deadly 2018 outbreak shows it is not only transmitted through close contact
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Improve your Vocabulary 2
Rephrase as many times as possible using the words in the lists:
The present was nice and interesting, but expensive. Improve your Vocabulary
Rephrase as many times as possible using the words in the lists:
The information was important and amazing.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Advanced English Test (By Lucy)
by: Lucy Simkins
Take this
Lucy's Advanced English Test ... and don't dispair!!!
C2 Speaking Techniques
Barack Obama's Top 4 Speaking Techniques
This video (below) analyzes the speaking techniques used by Barack Obama in an interview with Hasan Minhaj. Obama's use of summary prompts, analogies, and examples makes him a clear and engaging communicator. He also shows vulnerability and a sense of humor, which makes him relatable and likable.
This video (below) analyzes the speaking techniques used by Barack Obama in an interview with Hasan Minhaj. Obama's use of summary prompts, analogies, and examples makes him a clear and engaging communicator. He also shows vulnerability and a sense of humor, which makes him relatable and likable.
By modeling these techniques and teaching them to your students, you can help them develop the skills they need to become confident and effective communicators in their own personal and professional lives. [This is the reason for this post ;-)]
From: PUBLIC SPEAKING
Bulletin of the JALT Mind, Brain, and Education SIG
Volume 11, Issue 8 | ISSN 2434-1002 | Aug 1, 2025 (page 12)
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
C1 May ORALS
Write your name (with your classmate pair if you have it) and the day & time you choose for your final oral exam. I'll be writing your names and days & times on this post as I receive your answers in the Comment Section or you tell me in class. (Just like we did in the mock exams)
Mon. 18th, classroom 11
16.00-16.45: Víctor &
16.45-17.30: Marimar & Juan
17.30-18.15: Mª Dolores & Lucía Martínez
18.30-19.15: Lucía Bonaque & Fran H.
19.15-20.00: Amy & Carlos
Tue. 19th, classroom 1
16.00-16.45: Álvaro & Miguel
16.45-17.30: Sara & Antonio O.
17.30-18.15: Kristen & Elia
18.30-19.15: Antonio P. & Ismail
19.15-20.00: Rosa & Fran M.
C2 May ORALS
Fri. 15th, classroom 1
9.30-10.15: Daniel &
10.15-11.00: Daniela & Pedro
11.15- 12.00: Beatriz & José Luis
Speaking Practice
- Decide on the main points you want to develop.
- Select the vocabulary chunks and grammar you want to use.
- Be ready to use connectors and links between your ideas and make your points sound coherent.
- Have fillers ready to use in case you forget or don't know how to express something.
· Do some speaking practice with the following cards: Childhood memories, Describe a resort, Important moments / decisions in your life, Security measures.
· Try some the following Splendid Speaking Activities to rehearse both the speech and the interaction parts of the oral exam:
Technology, Music, Language Learning, Jobs, Environmental Concerns, Cultural Attractions, Jobs, Eating Habits, Travel, Money, People, Home Sweet Home, Work, Life, Personality, Sport and Fitness, Cinema & TV, National Festivals.
Monday, 11 May 2026
What are you Afraid of?
Answer the question
using the vocabulary in the picture.
fear I have a dreadful fear of heights.terror She fled from the attacker in terror.
phobia He has no real desire to travel and suffers from a phobia of flying.
dread The thought of giving a speech filled me with dread.
alarm I don't want to cause you any alarm, but there's a rattlesnake in the path ahead of you.
fright The family ran from their home in fright when the earthquake struck.
paranoia There's a lot of paranoia about crime at the moment.dread The thought of giving a speech filled me with dread.
alarm I don't want to cause you any alarm, but there's a rattlesnake in the path ahead of you.
fright The family ran from their home in fright when the earthquake struck.
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ That explains his anxiety about / over his health.
horror The thought of speaking in front of so many people fills me with horror.panic Panic spread through the crowd when someone shouted "Fire!"
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