Wednesday, 31 December 2025

End-of-2025 Post

My Most Sincere Thank-You to All Our Readers

I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you—making more than 1,200,000 visits—who have continued to support the C1 and C2 English Learning Blog. Your curiosity, dedication, and enthusiasm for mastering English have transformed this site into a lively and inspiring learning community. Thank you for every visit, every message, and every minute you choose to spend here.

To my students at EOI Cartagena, both past and present, and also to those of you joining us from other regions, countries, and even continents: thank you. Whether we’ve met in the classroom or only through this digital space, your motivation encourages me to keep improving, creating, and sharing. We will continue learning together—little by little, and always with purpose.

I would like to acknowledge (it is crystal clear) that not all the materials, explanations, games, or resources shared on this blog are originally mine. As any educator does, I rely on a wide range of trusted sources and experts. My commitment is always to search for the clearest, most reliable, and most useful materials so that everything you find here genuinely supports your learning. Your progress deserves the very best we can offer.

As we look ahead, I would love to hear your suggestions. What would you like to see more of? Which types of activities or explanations help you most? What could we improve? Your feedback shapes the direction of this blog and helps us continue growing as a community.

Thank you again for your trust, dedication, and willingness to learn. Here’s to many more steps forward—together.

With gratitude

Very 
Happy 

Phrases with END (from About Words, Cambridge Blog)

Jumping in at the deep end


The beginning of the end

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Murcia Today

Spain decides Spanish is too hard, makes English official language
The government has decided to make English one of its co-official languages like Catalán and Gallego, after having recognised that Spanish is too difficult for foreigners to learn, in a move that will...

Mind the step! and Don't throw litter!

Friday, 26 December 2025

Slang Test (By Lucy)

"I didn't want to go to work today, so I stayed home"? a Brit would say: "I bunked off work!"
​Or instead of "I don't have much money right now," they'd say: "I'm a bit hard up at the moment."


Take the test HERE

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Idioms to Learn

Festive words and their origins (By Pearson)

The festive season is coming, bringing with it certain words we only hear at this time of year. But have you ever wondered where these words come from or what they actually mean? 

/k/ Pronunciation & Spelling

Monday, 22 December 2025

Make the Most of Christmas and Keep Your English Sharp

Keep Learning with Daily Posts—Even During the Holidays

Before anything else, a quick reminder: we will continue publishing new posts every single day, just as usual. So even during the Xmas break, you’ll always find something fresh to read, practise, and enjoy.

When on holiday, many of us try to find a little extra time in our day. This is the perfect moment to revisit the blog and make steady progress in our C1 and C2 English learning. Regular revision is key to maintaining the level, catching up with any content you may have missed, and strengthening those skills that still feel a bit weaker.

Remember that the blog is designed to make this easy. You can use the labels to explore posts by topic—grammar, vocabulary, writing, listening,  exam practice, pronunciation, idioms, and more. If you prefer something faster and more specific, simply type the exact point you want to revise into the “Search This Blog” bar. Whether it’s a phrasal verb, a collocation, a tricky structure, or an activity you enjoyed, you’ll find it instantly.

Take advantage of this quieter time of year to review, practise, and stay connected with the language. Little by little, consistent exposure will make a huge difference in your fluency and confidence.

Thank you for visiting the blog and for trusting it as part of your learning journey. Your dedication truly makes this space worthwhile.

Xmas Quiz 2024 EOI IGUALADA XMAS AROUND THE WORLD

Play this KAHOOT!

How many right answers did you get?

EL PAÍS (News in English)

Strangulation through oil

Dear readers,

What began three months ago as an ambitious anti-drug operation has mutated into a “total blockade” against sanctioned cargo ships attempting to enter or leave Venezuela. (...)

Back in the U.S., we spoke by phone with sick migrants being held at the Krome detention center in Florida. The conditions they described include a lack of medical attention for people with serious health issues and ill-treatment by guards. (...)

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

You can also read:

Friday, 19 December 2025

International Migrants Day (Yesterday)

UNESCO

UN

European Paliament

Text to think about the topic

Written Mediation Activity

CONTEXT: You have an English-speaking friend who is writing an article about Spanish Education. She has come across this informative sheet and would like to know the meaning of some of the words that do not seem to be very clear in meaning for her: Docente, Baremo, Guardia, Muface, Nómina, Oposición and Sexenio.



TASK: Email your friend trying to explain to her the meanings of at least FIVE of these words, using about 125 words.


KEY HERE

Children, violence and vulnerability 2025 Mental health and experiences of violence


The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) surveyed nearly 11,000 children aged 13–17 in England and Wales to hear directly about their experiences of violence. The findings are being shared across several reports, each exploring a different theme. This third report focuses on mental health and experiences of violence

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

December Mock exams Timetable for groups E & G

 C1 Tu. 16th: 

E Writing [16.00-17.30] & Listening [17.45- 18.30] --> (135')

G Writing [18.45-20.15] & Listening [20.15-21.00] --> (135')

       Thur. 18th: 

E Reading [16.00-17.30] & Writ. Mediation [17.45- 18.05] --> (110')

G Reading [19.00-20.30] & Writ. Mediation [20.35-20.55] --> (110')

C2 Wed. 17th: Writing [9:30-11:00] & Listening [11:15-12:00] --> (135')

       Mon. 22nd: Reading [9:30-11:00] & Writ. Mediation [11:15-11:35] --> (110')

EOI CT Christmas Program (with some changes)

C1 Prepositions: Use and Practice

Revise Prepositions: 

C1 35 Common Mistakes (By Lucy)

35 Common Mistakes

Monday, 15 December 2025

Campaña recogida alimentos

Phrasals for Opening

EL PAÍS News in English

The invisible history of Afro-America


Dear readers,

This week we feature a special about the Afro-descendant communities of Latin America and the Caribbean, where there are 150 million people who identify as Afro-descendant and have shaped the countries of the region, but whose histories have been erased or reduced to stereotypes.

Back in the U.S., President Trump continued his crusade to deport as many immigrants as possible, whether legally in the country or not. "Being a legal resident in the US is being a second-class citizen," says a permanent resident who had her naturalization interview suddenly cancelled.

Other articles include a look back at when Ukraine's Zelenskiy played the president in the TV series 'Servant of the People,' and the real story of Belle da Costa, an early 20th-century figure who concealed her origins and went on to lead New York's famous Morgan Library for over two decades.

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

You can also read:

Saturday, 13 December 2025

Sample TESTS

We're already in December and, as you know, we'll be having mid-year tests next week. Have a look at some exam samples HERE (CARM). Look for ejemplos de pruebas de certificación inglés. You should start with any of these. You have a number of samples to choose. 
Remember Practice Makes Perfect!

Syllable Division

Find more info and examples about syllable division HERE.

Friday, 12 December 2025

Teatro Multilingüe

At the Assembly Hall!!!

World Arab Day

🌿 Eco-School Multilingual Project: Natural Corners of the Region of Murcia

As part of our Eco-School initiative, students from levels C1 and C2 are invited to participate in a collaborative multilingual project titled “Rincones Naturales de la Región de Murcia.”

This activity combines language learning with environmental awareness by helping students discover and present some of the most beautiful natural spots in our region.

🎯 What is the project about?

Each participating student will receive:

  • A short text in the selected language (English for you).

  • An AI-generated audio recording of that text, so they can practise pronunciation and intonation before recording their own version.

  • Students will then simply record themselves at home reading the text aloud (using their mobile phone) and email the audio file.

🙋 Want to join?

Students who wish to participate only need to send me a confirmation email with the following message:

"Yes, I am participating in the 'Rincones Naturales' project."

We hope to gather around 11 enthusiastic participants to bring this project to life.

Reduplicatives (2)

Reduplicatives (pdf format)

C1 Work / Jobs Vocab & Listening

From: High Level Listening

Naturally Spoken English Practice
Commuting to Work
Work Vocabulary Part 1
Do at least one of the following at home: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

Transcript (of all 5 parts) Highlight new voc. ONLY LOOK AT IT AFTER LISTENING!

 Perks                                             
 Work Environment
 Working Conditions                     
 Maternity Leave
 Paid Holiday / Vacation   
 Job Satisfaction
 Manual Work / Labor      
 Full / Part Time
 Temporary / Seasonal Work   
 Volunteer work, etc.