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

A 90-SQUARE-FEET MICROSTUDIO IN MANHATTAN

I find this video really interesting and a good example of how we can adapt to anything if necessary!
Pay attention to the way she describes her tiny apartment because you will have to dub the first couple of minutes in class...

DESCRIBING A TOWN OR CITY

IELTS Town and City Vocabulary

Adjectives to describe architecture

"HER" THE MOVIE: A BOY-MEETS-OPERATING-SYSTEM ROMANCE

This is the activity we have done in class about technology and relationships. It's based on two scenes from the movie "Her". Click here to download the activity sheet.

TOUR OF MURCIA VIDEO

This is a summary of our tour with Sarah. Students showed her around the city center. It was a great experience for everybody. 

EXTREME SPORTS

Extreme sports quizz: Ready, steady, go!
Click here to do the quizz.

Learn more about white-water rafting and parkour. Click here to watch the video and do the on-line exercises.

THE GREAT HOUSING DEBATE: BUYING VS. RENTING

Click here to watch a video from Fox News where the issue is debated with an expert.

PLACES THAT HAVE OVERCOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS

As an alternative to the reading activity in the book on page 10 I'd like you to read this article about New Orleans. Pay close attention to the language, underline any expressions connected with change, natural disasters and features of cities. 

Then do your own research about other cities in the world that had to overcome serious problems, whether caused by natural disasters or other reasons.Search for online newspaper articles, videos or other websites.  As a close example to us, read this 2016 article about reconstruction in Lorca after the earthquake.

A CITY: EDINBURGH

Click here to download the worksheet we'll use in class to work on the video.

The video can be found in The Guardian's series of videos "My City". Click on the link to go there.

DESCRIPTION OF PLACES

Here's two things to practise description of places: ADJECTIVE LIST + A DESCRIPTION OF BEIJING. Click on each of them to see/download the file.