Technology

Technology vocabulary in context. Exam practice.

FILMS

How would you describe your favourite film of all times? Suspenseful, thought-provoking, hilarious?

Click here and learn new adjectives to describe films or books.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT

Here's Charlotte's presentation on different types of crimes.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Click here to see Charlotte's presentation on "The Environment"

How green are you? Test your knowledge of environmental issues.

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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH

Grammar, vocabulary and more (upper-intermediate and advanced)  

 click here

JANE FONDA & LILY TOMLIN ON FEMALE FRIENDSHIP

LOVED IT!!

MARCH 8: #MeToo

Here's a video that left me shocked and hopeful at the same time. 

For all those women that have been abused and continue to be, and for those men who,  in spite of their terrible mistakes, are finally able to understand and ask for forgiveness.

HOW TO BE SPANISH: AN ARTICLE AND A REPLY

You may have heard of the article recently published by The Sunday Times titled How to be Spanish. (To see and download full article, click here) Different media in Spain have echoed the article, incensed by the collection of clichés it features.

A British contributor to El País, Simon Hunter, has replied to the Sunday Times'  chief travel writer  by giving his own view of the matter. READ IT HERE.

What's your stand? Are you outraged, offended, disgusted, or on the contrary, have you been amused by it all? Are the clichés true (or partially true)? Is the tone of the article derisive or simply taunting/frank/amusing/you-name-it?  

I wanna hear your thoughts about the issue!!

PS. Here's Murcia Today's article commenting on the matter.

CHARLOTTE'S POWER POINT ON TRAVEL

Click here to see the power point she showed in class

YOUR OPINION ON SOME SOCIAL ISSUES

I would like you to think about and post a comment bout ONE of the two following social issues: 

A. SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Lately some prominent public figures have been accused of sexual misconduct, eg. movie producer Harvey Weinstein or actor Kevin Spacey as well as university professors and other professionals. Where is the line between sexual harassment and simple freedom to flirt with someone? 

B. NOMOPHOBIA:  Among today's high school and college students, it's on the rise: an increasing number of college students now shower with their cell phone. Most of us are afraid of leaving home without the smart phone. When does this become an addiction?

Keep your comment short and think about the language before you publish it. Remember that you won't be able to see it until I review it so be patient and don't click several times on the button! Thanks for your cooperation.

TRAVEL REVIEW

Click here to download the pdf doc we're using in class to review transport.

THE TRANSIBERIAN RAILWAY: TWO VIDEOS

To review travel and transport, why don't you watch this interesting video about the fascinating construction of this modern marvel? You can learn a lesson about history at the same time.




And now look at this video about what travelling in the Transiberian is like nowadays, shot by two pro travellers, Kara and Nate, as part of their series about travelling on this train. 

WRITING ASSIGNMENT: PROFILE FOR HOME EXCHANGE + EMAIL

TASK:HOME EXCHANGE (250 words)

WRITING TIPS AND FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE: MAKING ENQUIRIES

I have changed the task and instructions so this is a new pdf, not last year's. Please follow the instructions on the document.

ELECTION DAY IN CATALONIA

21D - CATALAN ELECTIONS 2017: LIVE COVERAGE IN EL PAIS IN ENGLISH: click here to follow the news.

And good practice of the passive ;)

HIGH-SPEED RAIL CONFLICT IN MURCIA

We've been talking about city life so this news is relevant since it has a direct impact on part of the population of the city of Murcia, and has outraged every citizen.

What do you know about the conflict and the protests? Think about it in English before you read the report! Then click on the link and read it.

High speed rail tunnel protests spread to the center of Murcia

Murcia Today is a good source of news in English about Murcia so check it out. These are the latest regional news