What is left of summer '26?

 

 

Summer is over, although we can still taste it not just because the heat is not gone, but also because we have some good memories to remember for ever or even dramatic moments you will never forget. This summer could be an unforgettable moment as you passed an important exam, or got a post somewhere you had wished long before or just because you met the partner of your life...

 

  

Summer '26 can have also marked our lives because of the World Cup Spain won or because of a song you will have always in your mind since it was being played when you came across your prince/princess of your life.

 

By the way, what do you think was the best song of the summer? 

 

It may have been the hottest summer of your life, as well, or the summer when you made the best journey ever or spent the best holidays ever!!! However, it can bring horrible memories to our mind: wars, conflicts, loss of a relative or friend, the end of a relationship.

 

 

Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, says Met Office | BBC News

Missing a few days of school should not add up to a fine (The Guardian)

The US just had its hottest summer on record, beating the Dust Bowl era (CNN)

 

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Learning English from the News:   Meta and YouTube lose social media addiction case   (BBC Learning English)  

 

 

  Here's my musical hint for today:    All summer long by Kid Rock. Here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along.    

 

   

 

 

Here are some more activities for my students:

• How we talk about the weather:  How do tropical storms start?  (BBC Learning English)  

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  Real Easy English: Talking about CITIES  (BBC Learning English)  

• The English We Speak:  Keep yourself to yourself   (BBC Learning English) 

• Listening exercise for you to do:   Can apps teach you a language?  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English) 

 

The Entire History of London in 24 Minutes

     

 

 

English in a Minute:   Phrases with YOUNG   (BBC Learning English)  

English with Lucy talking about... avoiding this word if you want to speak good English 

 

  

 

 

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

Learning English with Tom Hanks -     Cast Away    

 

US Open 2026: Final match... Shelton vs Zverev 

 

 

Alexander Zverev claims first US Open after four-set battle with Ben Shelton  (The Guardian)

Memories of a champion / Michael Chang | Roland-Garros  (Rome 2006 - Federer vs Nadal presented and commented by Murray's brothers)

 

 

Wow! Rachnar has come back from Valhalla!!

 

 

More than 4 years ago I took a decision: I would never teach bachillerato again (Valhalla awaits Rachnar!!). It has been tough for me not to go all the way long with my students till the end and the results in the Selectivity exam have been quite poor lately. So I asked my students in 4º ESO if they would like to have me as a teacher in Bachillerato and most of the best students were delighted with the idea (Thanks for your support!!). So here I go again in spite of all the problems it may bring along.

 

It is a huge challenge for my students and me, so we will have to work hard and all of us should try to do our best.

 

 

  

 

  

 

Learning English from the News:   Man lives 271 days with pig kidney   (BBC Learning English)  

Genetically modified pig kidney keeps man alive for record nine months (The Guardian)

US surgeons transplant first pig kidney to live patient (DW)

Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days (BBC News)

 

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  Here's my musical hint for today:    Valhalla calling by Miracle of Sound ft. Peyton Parrish, a version with the lyrics for you to sing along. And here's the trailer to the film Valhalla Rising...   

 

  

  

  The Viking who changed Britain Forever   — 793 to 1066 AD 

 

 

 

 

Here are some more activities for my students:

• How we talk about the weather:  Talking about SUMMER  (BBC Learning English)

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  Real Easy English: Talking about COMPLAINING  (BBC Learning English)  

• The English We Speak:  Try it on   (BBC Learning English) 

• Listening exercise for you to do:   The Enhanced Games  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English) 

 

The Viking Who Was Literally Impossible to Kill | Lore & Ruin     

 

Why Does Spain Have Two Cities in Africa? ⭐ Ceuta & Melilla | B1 Graded Reader Audiobook

 

English in a Minute:   4 meanings of TIP   (BBC Learning English)  

English with Lucy talking about... some common mistakes in English 

 

  

 

 

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

Learning English with...    Michael Jackson   

 

 

US Open 2026: Álcaraz vs Tommy Paul (Round 4) and Shelton vs Tsitsipas .... and defeat against Shelton!!!

 

 

Javier Lahora (3º ESO) presents his project on Ireland

My travel to Mullingar, Ireland de JN1213

September! The party is over!

 

Summer is coming to an end and it is time to warm up for the coming school year. No more parties, no more barbecues, sunbathing  or swims at the beach...

 

We slowly go back to our daily routines. Holidays were an excellent break after a long school year to recharge our batteries and become stonger so as to face new challenges. Now going back to our daily routines is a good opportunity to slow down and be ready for higher hurdles in our careers. It will be easier for those who have not completely stopped during the summer holidays, but it will not be impossible for the rest.

 

 

 

Learning English from the News:   Nepal flash floods  & Listening exercise: Climate change and extreme weather (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

 

 

  

Grandpa showing a bunch of teenagers how to play basketball...

 

 

 

  Here's my musical hint for today:    When the party's over by Billie Eilish. Here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along.  

 

 

  

 

Here are some more activities for my students:

• English in a Minute:  4 meanings of FILTER  (BBC Learning English)

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  Real Easy English: Talking about HOUSEWORK  (BBC Learning English)  

• The English We Speak:  Non-starter   (BBC Learning English) 

• Listening exercise for you to do:   How do we describe smells?  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English) 

 

The Entire History of the Roman Empire in just 20 Minutes    (and about Rome) 

 

 

 

English with Lucy talking about... solving this one mistake 

 

  

 

 

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

Learning English with movies -   Pirates Of The Caribbean   & 2   

 

 

 

  Vintage tennis - Legends and legacies:  ES McEnroe Borg fire & ice V.O Hbo  

  

John McEnroe's Funniest Moments After Retirement