Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Monday, 30 December 2013
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Monday, 23 December 2013
Friday, 29 November 2013
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
BBC News Magazine
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Joke
In order to
bring about further integration with the Single European currency, all citizens
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland must be made aware
that the phrase 'Spending a Penny' is not to be used after
31st December 2014....
From this date onwards, the correct terminology will be:
'Euronating'.
Thank you for your attention
Thursday, 31 October 2013
London school bans pupils from using 'innit', 'like', and 'bare'
Monday, 28 October 2013
Diez curiosidades del inglés
10 curiosidades...
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Monday, 30 September 2013
Friday, 20 September 2013
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Monday, 29 July 2013
Major Breakthrough in Beauty Research
Sunday, 28 July 2013
Monday, 22 July 2013
Detroit goes bankrupt
Monday, 8 July 2013
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Vox Populi
These two articles are great: In a Nutshell and Crisis English. If you feel like more of it, have a look at the whole magazine Vox Populi. (from EOI Pamplona)
Friday, 21 June 2013
Friday, 7 June 2013
Stories Behind Words
Why are some words / phrases used? There is always a story behind it. Learn it on Macmillan Dictionary.
Monday, 3 June 2013
Friday, 31 May 2013
Listening Samples
EOI Catalunya's listening comprehension samples for advanced students. (Click on the images to listen)
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Friday, 17 May 2013
Abbreviations & Acronyms
First of all start testing your knowledge here, and this as well... and this for chat rooms and SMS.
And finally, check this abbreviations & acronyms study sheet to see whether you know all of them.
And finally, check this abbreviations & acronyms study sheet to see whether you know all of them.
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Yes
YES is a new magazine (sample here) specifically designed to help students from an intermediate level onwards to practise and improve their English. A 136-page monthly (10 issues) publication offering:
- A wide variety of stimulating articles (on science, economics, politics, literature, business, history, language, psychology and so on).
- One hour’s downloadable audio files with scripts.
- 22 pages of exercises with answers to consolidate what has been learned.
Two versions: digital (in PDF documents + the audio sample here in MP3 files) 30€; or paper edition 80€.
- A wide variety of stimulating articles (on science, economics, politics, literature, business, history, language, psychology and so on).
- One hour’s downloadable audio files with scripts.
- 22 pages of exercises with answers to consolidate what has been learned.
Two versions: digital (in PDF documents + the audio sample here in MP3 files) 30€; or paper edition 80€.
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Monday, 13 May 2013
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
100,000 visits
First of all thanks to my followers, not many but the first ones. And also to my students, the real target of the entries. I'm really happy to have reached 100,000 visits. Thanks to any English learner who finds something interesting on this 5-and-a-half-year-old blog. I'll try to keep on attracting your attention with more posts. I wouldn't mind a comment every now and then --just to know you're there.
100,000 million thanks!!!
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Council of Europe
Have a look at the Council of Europe website.
This week’s top stories include the impact of culture on democracy, and specifically the impact of digitalisation, as discussed by European Ministers of Culture meeting in Moscow, 14 - 16 April. In the case of ‘Aswat versus the UK’, the European Court of Human Rights decided to halt the extradition of a schizophrenic man from the UK to the US.
Also in the news this week, the highlights of the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to be held in Strasbourg in the week of 22 April.
This week’s top stories include the impact of culture on democracy, and specifically the impact of digitalisation, as discussed by European Ministers of Culture meeting in Moscow, 14 - 16 April. In the case of ‘Aswat versus the UK’, the European Court of Human Rights decided to halt the extradition of a schizophrenic man from the UK to the US.
Also in the news this week, the highlights of the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to be held in Strasbourg in the week of 22 April.
Monday, 8 April 2013
Your English: Phrasal verbs | Onestopenglish
You can find Tim Bowen's articles on phrasal verbs on the link below:
Your English: Phrasal verbs | Onestopenglish
Your English: Phrasal verbs | Onestopenglish
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Monday, 1 April 2013
NASA Informs: Water on Mars
There is one of the many governmental and institutional websites that has tried to keep the April Fools tradition alive for decades. NASA’s official page has always been supportive of the idea in one way or another. In 2005, the staff joked about having found water 
on Mars.
on Mars.Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Phrasal Verb Game 2
Thursday, 21 March 2013
World Poetry Day 2013
World Poetry Day
SONNET XLVIII (Pablo Neruda - 1904-1973)
Two happy lovers make one bread,
a single moon drop in the grass.
Walking, they cast two shadows that flow together;
waking, they leave one sun empty in their bed.
Of all the possible truths, they chose the day;
they held it, not with ropes but with an aroma.
They did not shred the peace; they did not shatter words;
their happiness is a transparent tower.
The air and wine accompany the lovers.
The night delights them with its joyous petals.
They have a right to all the carnations.
Two happy lovers, without an ending, with no death,
they are born, they die, many times while they live:
they have the eternal life of the Natural.
SONNET XLVIII (Pablo Neruda - 1904-1973)
Two happy lovers make one bread,
a single moon drop in the grass.
Walking, they cast two shadows that flow together;
waking, they leave one sun empty in their bed.
Of all the possible truths, they chose the day;
they held it, not with ropes but with an aroma.
They did not shred the peace; they did not shatter words;
their happiness is a transparent tower.
The air and wine accompany the lovers.
The night delights them with its joyous petals.
They have a right to all the carnations.
Two happy lovers, without an ending, with no death,
they are born, they die, many times while they live:
they have the eternal life of the Natural.
Introduction to Teaching Pronunciation Workshop (By Adrian Underhill)
More than 100,000 people have already "attended" this class. Would you like to join in?
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Nuestra EOI Cartagena
En tiempos de crisis algunos alumnos y profesores de la EOI de Cartagena se pronuncian ante la necesidad e importancia de la educación y de los idiomas en los tiempos que corren
Friday, 15 March 2013
Speaking Lesson Monday 18th
On Monday we'll be talking about A visit to the doctor. Remember it doesn't have to be true. The idea is to introduce as much vocabulary as possible dealing with symptoms, illnesses and treatments (you can check on previous posts, try to be as specific as possible).
After that, we'll be talking about A bad habit you used to have: nail biting, smoking, being a chocoholic / workaholic / shoppaholic... Again, remember it doesn't necessarily have to be true. Answer the following questions: When did you realise you had a problem? When did you first try to give up? Were you successful? Why? Why not? What strategy did you adopt to help you kick the habit? How do you feel about it all now? Do you ever miss it?
During the last 15 minutes, in order to improve the interaction part, we'll be dealing with the book activity on p. 75 no. 3: Practice taking turns fluently. Use the following Conversation Strategies. (Thanks Ana)
After that, we'll be talking about A bad habit you used to have: nail biting, smoking, being a chocoholic / workaholic / shoppaholic... Again, remember it doesn't necessarily have to be true. Answer the following questions: When did you realise you had a problem? When did you first try to give up? Were you successful? Why? Why not? What strategy did you adopt to help you kick the habit? How do you feel about it all now? Do you ever miss it?
During the last 15 minutes, in order to improve the interaction part, we'll be dealing with the book activity on p. 75 no. 3: Practice taking turns fluently. Use the following Conversation Strategies. (Thanks Ana)
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Friday, 8 March 2013
Inspiring Women
Before the ones on the following video and definitely much more inspiring, let me name my great-grandmother (yes, I did know her and spent wonderful moments with her I still remember) my grandmothers, my mother, my sister, my wife and, last but not least, my daughter...
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
How about some South African English?
If you want to learn more about South African English, click here. Everything's on MacmillanDictionaryBlog
Friday, 1 March 2013
Body Image
How concerned are men and women about their body image nowadays? Check here (The Guardian Weekly)
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Monday, 25 February 2013
Friday, 22 February 2013
Newspaper Headlines
Remember the "Headlines Dictionary" seen in class? Remember the final activity consisting of bringing some headlines "translated" to class?
We´ll be doing it next Monday. See some examples here.
We´ll be doing it next Monday. See some examples here.
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Life Expectancy
Life expectancy data packed with surprises. The Guardian - OneStopEnglish Reading Comprehension Activity. (With KEY)
Life Expectancy Calculator
Life Expectancy Calculator
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Speaking Practice.
Before getting down to the real speaking part, prepare your speech:
- Decide on the main points you want to develop.
- Select the vocabulary chunks 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.
- Decide on the main points you want to develop.
- Select the vocabulary chunks 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.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Exam Practice
Monday, 21 January 2013
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
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