Thanks, Phenomenadal!

 

Since last 19^th November, 2024 I have been thinking about how to make a tribute to such an unforgettable tennis player and I can't think of other words, but what everybody is saying: "Thanks, Rafa" (or as some people cry out with certain amazing hits: "Phenomenadal").

 

Thanks for not only your wins, but also for the way you have won and lost, for your resilience, for your way to face life, your way to face tough moments, injuries... Your unmatched attitude is what makes you unique. It would have been so easy for you to quit that final in the Australian Open against Wawrinka when you were injured, or when the French public cheered Soderling, but you never chickened out!

 

 

And your reward is not only the trophies, grand slams or tournaments you have won, but the admiration French people showed to you when you were invited to be part of their Olympic Games in Paris, the admiration everybody in the world shows for you, as you can see in the videos I have found on the web.

We will always call out your name and your famous 'VAMOS!' every time we come across a difficult situation. We do wish you all the best in your future life among all your kin, and all the supporters you have around the world.

I will always set you as an example for my students regarding the attitude they must have to face life and hurdles in their studies, and how relentless you have to be so as to achieve your goals.

 

 

Pay attention to the extreme adjectives used.

Activities for my students in 3º ESO: Write a comment using EXTREME ADJECTIVES, like the ones learned in unit 2.

 

 

 Here's my musical tribute to our eternal tennis: Valhalla calling by Miracle of Sound ft Peyton Parrish. Here's a version with the lyrics for you to really understand the message! 

 

The list may look long, but it is surely incomplete. Here are some of the videos (most in English, some in French and also in Spanish) I have found on the web:

• Rafael Nadal Aura & Mental Strength is Simply INSANE

• Rafa Nadal - FOREVER YOUNG (Retirement Tribute)

• King of Clay, Gracias Rafa 🧡

• Rafael Nadal - The King of Clay - Official Movie

• Dans l'intimité de Rafael Nadal

• Rafael Nadal, le roi de la "terre" - un MAX de SPORT

• Rafael Nadal : Pourquoi les Français l'aiment autant? 
  

• Patrick McEnroe discusses Rafael Nadal's retirement | Morning in America

• John McEnroe heaps praise on Rafael Nadal but believes he will retire at the Olympics

• Grand Slams tribute to Rafael Nadal

• A Wimbledon Tribute to Rafael Nadal

• The most emotional tribute to Rafa Nadal

• Rafael Nadal | Story of Unmatched Greatness

• Rafael Nadal: A True Great

• 'Yo perdí contra Rafa Nadal', documental con David Ferrer, Richard Gasquet y Ramón Delgado | EL PAÍS

• Rafael Nadal Retirement Tribute | US Open

• RAFA NADAL | El mejor golpe de NADAL no se puede fotografiar | EL CAMPEÓN EMOCIONANTE 
  

• Rafael Nadal: Striking Gold | Retirement Tribute

• When tennis legends retired

 

 

Rafael Nadal: The Story of the Matador | Ultimate Tribute

 

 

Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam).....

 

REPHRASING (Brand new material for new PAU exam 2025)

 

1. She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago.  She has.....

2. I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay on English grammar.  If....

3. Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu.  Although she...

4. “We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said.  The policeman said....

5. The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy.  The pieces....

6. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.  I ...

7. This is the place. We last had coffee together here.  This is...

8. I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently.   I wish...

9. As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him.  His parents...

10. Everybody must read the instructions first.  The instructions....

 

Solution to the exercises in the previous post

 

Use of English

7. predictable    8. with    9.  habit    

10. Many people are sent birthday telegrams by the Queen.  

11. The new shop, which opened last week, sells fruit and vegetables. 

12. When did he COME home last night?

13. Because of the flight delay, nobody arrived in time,

14. How many centenarians are there in the UK?

15. cry    16. speak, speechless

Here are some activities for you to do:

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

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  Learning English from the News: Ukraine fires US-supplied missiles into Russia  (BBC Learning English)

• Ask BBC Learning English: How can you get better at using the third conditional?  (BBC Learning English)

• A listening exercise for you to do:   How babies learn to talk  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

   

   

 

 

Quizz: Fill the gap (BBC Learning English)

 

English with Lucy: 12 confusing easy verbs | The easy way to learn and remember when to use these verbs.  

 

 

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

Learn English quickly with stories - English learning conversation Episode 01