Fourteen years ago I published this post onto this blog: The housing problem in Spain
and it seems we still haven't managed to find the solution for it.
‘This can’t go on’: tens of thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain (The Guardian)
'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis (BBC News)
Can Spain's government survive the housing crisis? | DW News
Our society, especially the younger generations, should also make an effort to solve the problem by saving more and not wasting so much, by choosing the right place to live and not only thinking about living in big cities... What other solutions can you think of?
Learning English from the News: Young people aren't weak, expert says (BBC Learning English)
Here's my musical hint for today when you haven't got a home and you have to leave: Hit the road, Jack! by Ray Charles. 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 bad is really British weather? (BBC Learning English)
Real Easy English: Talking about DESSERTS (BBC Learning English)
The English We Speak: In a tizzy (BBC Learning English)
Listening exercise for you to do: Why does heartbreak hurt so much? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
The sign of the four Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four | Mystery & Horror | Dominoes Level 3
The Entire History of Russia: From Viking Origins to Modern Superpower
English in a Minute: 4 meanings of BLOCK (BBC Learning English)
Lucy tells us to... NEVER Add "-ING" to These 25 Common Verbs
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Learning English with Pirates of the Caribbean - Jack Sparrow and Elisabeth
Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov Highlights | Tokyo 2026 Quarter-Final, semifinals against Munar and defeating Jiri Lehecka in the final!!
The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Denis Shapovalov was very exciting and had many intense moments. Alcaraz played with a lot of energy and showed his great level of tennis. Shapovalov also fought until the end and played some good points. Overall, it was an entertaining match, with fast shots and a lot of competition between the two players.
ResponderEliminarMario López 1Bach A
Rafael Nadal Rutine
ResponderEliminarRafael Nadal follows a much more flexible and family-centered routine after retiring from professional tennis, waking up around 7:00 AM to take his son to school.
Mornings & Physical Activity
• Breakfast: He eats toasted bread with olive oil (and sometimes with anchovies).
• Gym: He works out three days a week, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, to stay in shape and protect joints like his knees and shoulders.
• Leisure Sports: He plays soccer with friends, goes sailing, or enjoys golf and fishing.
Afternoons & Personal Life
• Family: He reserves his afternoons to spend quality time with his wife and children.
• Projects: He dedicates time to managing his academy in Mallorca and exploring new professional and educational initiatives.
Frederick Deweert 2B ESO
Carlos Alcaraz has tennis practice every day, but Rafa Nadal doesn’t because he is retired.
ResponderEliminarCarlos Alcaraz play matches but, Rafa Nadal doesn't play matches because he is retired.
Carlos Alcaraz gets up at six o'clock in the morning, but Rafa Nadal isn't getting up so early because he is retired.
Carlos Alcaraz goes to sleep at seven o'clock in the afternoon, but Rafa Nadal doesn't go to sleep at that time because he is retired.
Carlos Alcaraz is a professional tennis player today, but Rafa Nadal is retired and he doesn't play tennis any more.
Jade D 2º ESO C
I am going to talk about last summer , I haven’t done much this summer bat I have studying for the exams on september and not gong out much. I have gone to a few parties and birthdays. And I went on vacation wiht my family and some friends,I spent a week Benidorm and celebrate my birthday wiht my friends and family , and cooking much recets . Ana María Mihalca 1 bach
ResponderEliminarI’ m going tell you about the sport I pleyed I was little, I started bellet I was theree years old bat didn’t like very much and inscription for swimming two years. And grew up ,I started to like much dacing flamenco and I was there a one years bat also enjoyed gymnastics rythmic, I was stay in it for many years, and I always win a competitipns bat I left four years ago . Ana María Mihalca 1 bach .
ResponderEliminarYesterday my grandmother Manuela said that we go to eat “puchero” in her house. She said that she was cooking puchero all morning.
ResponderEliminarI love “puchero”. I think is tastier than pizza, cupcakes…
My grandmother’s puchero is the best because she puts a lot of meats and vegetables.
After lunch,she said we need to walk the dog in the park of Molvízar. The park in Molvizar is bigger and more beautiful than the park near to my house. There are a lot of trees in the park.
My dog was very happy and running a lot. I think my dog is happier than me wen go to the park. We had a very nice day in my town.
Claudia Ramón Utrabo 1 bach
I'm going to tell you about the sports I used to practise. When I was little, l started doing ballet when I was three years old, but I didn't like it very much. Then, I started swimming and practised it for two years. As I grew up, I started dancing flamenco, which I liked more and more. I danced flamenco for one year, but l also enjoyed rhythmic gymnastics. I practised this sport for many years, and I used to win a lot of competitions, but I stopped four years ago.
ResponderEliminarAna María Mihalca, 1st Bachillerato. ( es la corrección del comentario).
Last summer, I went to Rome with my family, which was amazing experence. We visited the coloseum and much museums and very famous monuments. We also went to the trevi Fontain, where we take lots of photos. The food, which very delicious my favourite is the pizza.It was a fantastic experence that I will never forget. Ana María 1 bach.
ResponderEliminarI am going to talk about video games, I love playing video games, which is a very entertainig and funnying. Bat not have a favorite games , I like a very games. I usually play video games with my friends and cousins, who make the games more fun. I enjoy adventures games, where you can explore. The video games is very relax and have fun. Ana María 1 bach.
ResponderEliminarSpain’s housing crisis is becoming unaffordable for ordinary people,especially young people and working families.Rent and property prices keep rising while wages fail to keep up,making access to decent housing an increasingly distant dream.Housing should be a basic right,not a luxury or an investment opportunity for a few.The government must take urgent action to regulate excessive rents,increase the supply of affordable housing,and ensure that everyone has access to a decent home.A country cannot build a fair future if its people cannot afford a place to live.
ResponderEliminarAdelin-Gabriel Marcus-Serban 1° Bach.
Rafael Nadal is retired from tennis.
ResponderEliminarHe gets up at 6:30 a.m. Then, he gets dressed and has breakfast at 7:00. When he finishes, he dresses his children and takes them to school. At 10:00 a.m., he goes to the train until 1:00 p.m. He picks up his children to go home for lunch. In the afternoon, he sleeps and wakes up at 5:00 p.m. He spends the rest of the afternoon with his family; then, at 8:30 p.m., he has dinner and brushes his teeth. Finally, at 10:00 p.m., he goes to sleep.
Rafael Nadal is retired from tennis.
ResponderEliminarHe gets up at 6:30 a.m. Then, he gets dressed and has breakfast at 7:00. When he finishes, he dresses his children and takes them to school. At 10:00 a.m., he goes to the train until 1:00 p.m. He picks up his children to go home for lunch. In the afternoon, he sleeps and wakes up at 5:00 p.m. He spends the rest of the afternoon with his family; then, at 8:30 p.m., he has dinner and brushes his teeth. Finally, at 10:00 p.m., he goes to sleep.
José Joaquín 2° ESO C
Lucía said that she was very happy that day because she had got a good mark in her Maths exam. She also explained that she had studied a lot durin the week and that she have proud of her effort. Her friend Carla told her that she had pased the exam too and that she wanted to celebrate in the afternoon.
ResponderEliminarEstela Bautista Maldonado
Daniel asked Marcos if he was going to play football after school. Marcos answered that he did not know yet because he had to finish his homework. Then, Daniel asked if he could go with him, and Marcos replied that he could and that they could go together.
ResponderEliminarEstela Bautista Maldonado
My friend Alex said, “I am very happy today because I have finished all my homework. Yesterday, I studied English and Maths for two hours. I think English is interesting, but sometimes it is difficult. Tomorrow I am going to play football with my friends after school. I also want to watch a film with my family tonight. My mum always says ‘You have to study hard to get good marks.’ Last weekend, I visited my grandparent and we had lunch together. They told me funny stories about their childhod. I really enjoy spending time with them because they make me laugh. Next summer, I want to travel to the beach with my family. I think it will be a fantastic holiday.”
ResponderEliminarMy friend Sara explained that she was very excited because she was go to celebrate her birthday on Saturday. She said that she had invite all her friends and that her mother was prepar a chocolate cake. She also mentioned that she want to decorate her house with balloon and prepare lots of games for the guests. Sara added that the previous year she had celebrated her birthday in a park and that she had had a great time. Then she explained that her best friend had given her a very beautiful book. Finally, she said that she hoped this birthday would be even more fun and that she wanted to take lots of photos to remember that special day with her family and friends.
ResponderEliminarEstela Bautista Maldonado
In my opinion, Gustavo Kuerten is a great tennis player and an example for many people. He worked hard to become a champion and never gave up. I think sport is important because it teaches us discipline, respect and how to overcome difficulties. His story shows that hard work can help us achieve our dreams.
ResponderEliminarMario López 1ºBachA