Are you ready?

 

Are you ready? Are you on your marks? (as they would say in a race at the Olympic Games).

 

Now that summer is  almost over and we have so many projects in mind, it is time to ponder about our future and consider all the possibilities and proposals ahead. So many friends and relatives give you tips about what you should do, but it is really you the person who must take his own decisions.

Beaches are not so crowded and sunsets are splendid and make us do all these reflections better just walking in the wind, dreaming... on your own. You need some time to yourself to sort out all these matters because we need to crank up after such long holidays.

 

BRAND NEW!!! 

Three contestants race from London to Edinburgh. 3 people, 5 days, £100. Who will get to Edinburgh first.

What is the meaning of contestant? Which word does it come from?

 

An easy English series to watch: Episode 1: Welcome! (BBC Learning English)

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do:

• The English We Speak:   Clutch at straws  (BBC Learning English) 
  

• Real Easy English: Talking about YOURSELF  (BBC Learning English)
  

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  JOB APPLICATIONS: The SECOND / HYPOTHETICAL conditional  (BBC Learning English) 

• A listening exercise for you to do:   Understanding job descriptions  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

 

QUIZZ: Spot the error (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 Here's my musical hint for today:  Innocent days by Giant. Here are the lyrics for you to check!

Lucy tells us how to avoid these 5 business English mistakes (English with Lucy).

 

 

 

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

Stories in English to improve your listening skills:   Christopher Colombus  

 

 

 

 

 

The day Roddick impersonated Nadal to beat Federer! (Funniest tennis match ever!)