Tuesday 31 December 2019
Monday 30 December 2019
Friday 27 December 2019
Thursday 26 December 2019
Tuesday 24 December 2019
How to Sound POSH in English
35 Words ONLY Posh People Use
1. Marvellous 2. Splendid 3. Sensational 4. "Spiffing" 5. Stupendous 6. Ravishing 7. Dashing 8. Joyous 9. Glorious 10. Eclectic 11. Chuffed 12. Thrilled 13. Beastly 14. Ghastly 15. Preposterous 16. Rather 17. Jolly 18. Terribly 19. Helping (basically serving) 20. Lavatory 21. a Bore 22. a Bind 23. Yonks 24. Nonsense 25. Poppycock 26. Codswallop 27. Old fellow 28. Old bean 29. Old sport 30. Old chap 31. Old fruit 32. Darling 33. Polly (Golly* is the correct one) 34. I say 35. Bravo
If you want to listen to them in real examples,
watch Lucy’s video
Monday 23 December 2019
Sunday 22 December 2019
Friday 20 December 2019
Thursday 19 December 2019
Trump Impeached
He is a step closer to being removed from office. Donald Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives, becoming only the third US president to suffer the ignominy. Two articles of impeachment were passed over his behaviour in the Ukraine scandal early today - one for abuse of power and the other for obstruction of Congress. It means a trial in the Senate will decide on whether to convict Mr Trump and remove him from the White House. Addressing supporters at a rally in Michigan as the historic debate was held, Mr Trump was dismissive and defiant. US Editor Ben Riley-Smith explains the fateful phone call that led to this moment. What next? Rozina Sabur outlines the impeachment process.
The Telegraph today
Wednesday 18 December 2019
Positive Personality Traits
Find synonyms for the circled adjectives:
Persistent Enthusiastic / Bubbly Calm Reliable Outgoing Desiring Friendly
/ Sociable Charming Modest
KEY next week
Tuesday 17 December 2019
The Pot Calling the Kettle Black
via GIPHY
the pot calling the kettle black something that you say which means someone should not criticize another person for a fault that they have themselves
the pot calling the kettle black something that you say which means someone should not criticize another person for a fault that they have themselves
Elliott accused me of being selfish.
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
[¡Mira quién habla! / Dijo la sartén al cazo...]
[¡Mira quién habla! / Dijo la sartén al cazo...]
Monday 16 December 2019
Friday 13 December 2019
Mediation for Xmas. Activity
Our Language Assitant will not go back to Canada for Christmas. She's staying with her sister in Cartagena and would like to know what will be going on around the city during Xmas. Read the info on a La Opinión article and be ready to explain to her as many activities as possible they can do during the holidays on a Whatsapp audio message. You have 3 minutes to do it.
We will do the activity on Wednesday 18th in class.
We will do the activity on Wednesday 18th in class.
Thursday 12 December 2019
Wednesday 11 December 2019
Tuesday 10 December 2019
Learning Academic Content Through English
Watch this interesting webinar from National Geographic Learning. It contains a great amount of vocabulary related to education. Enjoy it!
Learning Academic Content Through English Presented by Deborah Short
Monday 9 December 2019
Microsoft Japan tested a four-day work week and productivity jumped by 40%
The experiment for the month of August led to more efficient meetings and happier workers who took less time off
Keep on reading on The Guardian
Friday 6 December 2019
John Lewis Christmas Advert 2019
... and if you want to watch another, this is John Lewis Christmas Advert 1914 (my favourite).
Thursday 5 December 2019
Comical and hysterical (Words that mean funny)
‘A day without laughter is a day wasted,’ said Charlie Chaplin, the comic actor and filmmaker. Whether or not you agree with him, you’ll almost certainly want to describe, in English, things that are funny... See on the Cambridge Dictionary Blog
Wednesday 4 December 2019
The Software that spies on your partner
Women's charities are concerned by new research that shows a rise in the use of so-called 'stalkerware'. The surveillance software allows someone complete access to a victim's phone showing private messages, GPS location and even giving someone the ability to see and hear through cameras and microphones. The BBC's cyber-security reporter Joe Tidy let a colleague spy on his phone for two days to show how easy it is.
Tuesday 3 December 2019
DANA / Gota Fría Warning
What is a gota fría? from Murcia Today
Spot these words and phrases in context:
DANA (Isolated High Altitude Depression)
To issue a DANA warning
Torrencial storms / downpours
Storm-warning area
Troposphere
Prevailing winds
A large body of cold air
Upward airstream
Lightning and hailstones
From natural dry river-bed to permanent canal
Widespread destruction
To be cleared of undergrowth
To be washed away
To be swept into the Mediterranean
Drainage ditches
Review guttering
Cut off the electricity supply
Car's full beam
Spot these words and phrases in context:
Meteorological phenomena and precautions
Devastating floodingDANA (Isolated High Altitude Depression)
To issue a DANA warning
Torrencial storms / downpours
Storm-warning area
Troposphere
Prevailing winds
A large body of cold air
Upward airstream
Lightning and hailstones
From natural dry river-bed to permanent canal
Widespread destruction
To be cleared of undergrowth
To be washed away
To be swept into the Mediterranean
Drainage ditches
Review guttering
Cut off the electricity supply
Car's full beam
Monday 2 December 2019
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