Functional Language

"Functional language" is language that we use to perform various "functions" such as giving advice or apologizing. Functional language typically uses fixed expressions for each function –for example "if I were you" or "my suggestion is" in giving advice, and "it was my fault" or "please forgive me" in apologizing.

These pages list common expressions for each function, graded by level. Do have a look at upper-intermediate and advanced levels! (From EnglishClub)

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Grammar through movie segments

Browse these sites... (Thanks Carmen once more)

Tenses Review

Tenses Summary from yolyordam yolyordam

El blog para preparar el "writing" de la Escuela Oficial de Idiomas: General vocabulary

El blog para preparar el "writing" de la Escuela Oficial de Idiomas: General vocabulary

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(A little bit "American", but OK for vocabulary purposes)

Change of Word Class AFFIXES

Affixes which change word class.

El tirón del bilingüismo (El País)

Read the article here, if you're interested in the topic. (In Spanish)

City Description

Have a look at general vocabulary about Home, Neighbourhood and City first.

Then check below...


... and finally learn from our Town Hall website about Cartagena Heritage.

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Thank you for visiting the blog. 

It is immensely rewarding to check that the work done is shared and appreciated by so many English lovers. 

Keep on visiting the blog… 

I’ll just try to keep up with your expectations.

Colloquial Vocabulary Activity

Do this vocabulary activity 

from Splendid Colloquial Vocabulary.

How big is a billion? - Numberphile

We're always talking about words, words, and words. Have a look at this wonderful video sent by Andrew the Ripper. It's about numbers. Thanks Andrew!!!

Luke's English Podcast

Luke has won the prize of Best Blog in English awarded by MacMillan Dictionary Love English for the fourth running year.
Of course, visit it!

British Expressions I

Check how many of these British expressions you already know and try to remember at least 7 new ones which you think you might use...

Homographs & Homophones

Play this homograph game.

How many points did you get?
I got a very poor score 10600 :-(

Here's a list of homophones