And here we are in Edinburgh!!!!

Day 1 >>> Monday, 3^rd April

Hi! In our sixth study trip to the British Isles this year we are visiting Edinburgh (you remember that the first trip we made was 5 years ago to this same city). We left Salobreña at 8.30 with no problems on the coach trip to Malaga airport or the flight, as we had plenty of time.       

In Edinburgh it is a bit cloudy, but with no rain and mild temperatures. At the moment we are waiting for the host families to arrive and take us home. Everybody is so excited with very high expectations!!!!

 

There have been some changes in the families. Except for Mª Luisa and her kids, so far we have good news about the host families they are staying with. Mª Luisa, her kids and Albert have been accommodated at a nearby guesthouse, which is a pity as they would have liked to have the experience of staying at a family. They will have their breakfast there and the evening meal in a restaurant.

Anyway, the weather conditions so far are excellent as it is not too cold, although a bit windy and cloudy.

This is the school we will be attending classes at: Mackenzie School .

And just in case here's the link to the Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh and the phone numbers  for emergencies: 

Location

63, North Castle Street. Edinburgh EH2 3LJ. (UK)

Contact

Telephone: 0131 220 1843; 0131 220 1439; 0131 220 1442.

Remember that you can have a look at all the photos taken during our stay in Edinburgh clicking on this link:

VI Study trip to the British-Irish Isles (Edinburgh 2017)

And further information on our trip  >>>  English version   &    Spanish version     

💂 Articles to read about the Brexit consequences:

• What happens next with the Brexit bill? (The Guardian)

• Britain & the EU: The Brexit Interviews (BBC)

LINGOHACK  >>>

• Episode 170329 / 29 March 2017   >>>  Expressions presented: triggered, unpick, unfolding & hologram.

Stirling castle & William Wallace

Here I present you some information about Stirling castle and the character of William Wallace, also known as Braveheart.

 

Another video interesting to watch: The incredible history of Stirling Castle. Pay attention to the Scottish accent.

And now let's focus on the character of William Wallace, Braveheart.

History of William Wallace - The Braveheart - Amazing Documentary Films 

And now a documentary about the film:

Making Of Braveheart Behind The Scenes Documentary 

 

Excellent news  >>>>  So far, the weather forecast for the week is fantastic with no rain and temperatures rising. A bit of rain on Friday, but it is the day we are in class the whole day.

 

Monday 3 Apr  11° Lowest 5° 18 mph

Tuesday 4 Apr  10° Lowest 5° 20 mph

Wednesday 5 Apr  10° Lowest 8° 21 mph

Thursday 6 Apr  11° Lowest 6° 13 mph

Friday 7 Apr  12° Lowest 7° 9 mph Precipitation 0.031 in

Saturday 8 Apr  12° Lowest 6° 11 mph

Sunday 9 Apr  12° Lowest 7° 14 mph

Listening exercise to do: Dog detectors (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

Articles related to the issue you can read:

• Can Dogs Sniff Out Cancer? (Dogs Naturally Magazine)

• Cancer-detecting dogs approved for NHS trial (The Guardian)

• Meet the dogs who can sniff out cancer better than some lab tests (CNN)

• How do medical dogs smell cancer? (BBC Newsbeat)

Solutions to VOCABULARY exercise.

1. on; 2. for; 3. in, out of; 4. by; 5. on; 6. at; 7. by/at; 8. of; 9. on

We cut our teeth five years ago going to Edinburgh!!!!

 

Our IES Mediterráneo students are about to go on their 6th experience (VI Study trip to the British Isles - Edinburgh 2017). We will be departing from Salobreña next Monday morning. 

 

Anyway, what does the expression 'to cut someone's teeth doing something' mean? Which tense can you also use instead of 'to be about to do something'?

Here you can look up what TO CUT YOUR TEETH means (The English We Speak, BBC Learning English)

 

These are the must-see top attractions to see in the city of Edinburgh.

And now some photos of our I Study trip to British-Irish Isles. 

So far, the weather forecast for the week is fantastic with no rain and temperatures rising.

Monday 3 Apr  11° Lowest 5° 18 mph

Tuesday 4 Apr  10° Lowest 5° 20 mph

Wednesday 5 Apr  10° Lowest 8° 21 mph

Thursday 6 Apr  11° Lowest 6° 13 mph

Friday 7 Apr  12° Lowest 7° 9 mph Precipitation 0.031 in

Saturday 8 Apr  12° Lowest 6° 11 mph

Sunday 9 Apr  12° Lowest 7° 14 mph

 

 

HIGHWAY TO B2.....

VOCABULARY. Complete these sentences with suitable prepositions.

1. Newman and Redford wanted to play a trick..........the gangster.
2. Redford wanted revenge ..........the murder of his friend.
3. They succeeded ...............their plan to cheat him.............with a great deal of money.
4. They did this...........passing themselves off as gamblers.
5. The gangster bet the money..............a horse race.
6. It's almost impossible.............times to understand exactly what is happening.
7. But............the end of the film, everything has become clear.
8. This film is probably one of the best...........its kind.
9. It's..............television again next week.

Solutions to VOCABULARY exercises.

A
1. to take someone in/to deceive; 2. a crook; 3. to pass yourself off as; 4. to cheat; 5. cunning; 6. a trick; 7. to deceive

B
1. crooks; 2. been deceiving; 3. pass himself off as; 4. cunning; 5. cheats; 6. take you in; 7. betrayed; 8. tricks

Next mission: VI Study trip to the British-Irish Isles (Edinburgh 2017)

 

NEXT MISSION: EDINBURGH 17

SO FAR WE ARE 15!!!   >>  Ángela Mancilla, Valeria Aguilera, Lucía López,  Lucía Pérez, Lucía Torres, Helena, Mª Carmen, Sofía, Sara, Laura Natividad, Julia, Alba Venegas, Rosana Prados, Alberto & Guille.

Stay alert for the clues and keep tracking...

VI STUDY TRIP TO THE BRITISH-IRISH ISLES: Edinburgh 2017 (IES Mediterráneo, Salobreña)

If you are still interested in participating in the experience here's the link to the form you have to fill in  >>>

Hey, I'm going to Edinburgh next year!!

 

 COME ON! DON'T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!!!

And remember: Keep tracking!!! Albert and J. Luis will always be there.

 

Clue number 4 >>> next meeting on 

Tuesday, 18h October in the Language

 Department. 

CURRENCY CONVERTER 

Paralympics 2016 to begin in Rio

Just amazing!!!  These are not athletes, they are SUPER-ATHLETES!!!  Watch this  >>>

Here are some news about the issue:

• Paralympics entertain bigger-than-expected crowds in Rio (The Washington Post)

• Paralympics (The Guardian)

• Keep track of the medals obtained by our athletes in Rio  >>>  Spain at the Rio 2016 Paralympics 

 

If you've ever been with us on our study trips to the British-Irish Isles or if you've ever been to an English-speaking country, you will surely have noticed that the English you come across is slightly different to the English you learn at school. Here's an interesting listening exercise to do about the issue: Slang (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

8 uses of 'break' (BBC Learning English)

Stay alert for the clues and keep tracking...

POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES TO DO IN EDINBURGH

 

First clue >>>> Have a look at the information about EDINBURGH 2017 below and here in my blog about our experience in 2012. Then, if you are interested, fill in this form as soon as you can because we need to do everything very quickly to buy our flights cheaper. You must also bear in mind that if you fill in the form and you don't want to participate later, it is no problem as we will really know if we are going when you make the first payment and that will be in October.

Our sixth experience?????

VI STUDY TRIP TO THE BRITISH-IRISH ISLES: Edinburgh 2017 (IES Mediterráneo, Salobreña)

LINGOHACK  >>>

• Episode 160907 / 07 September 2016   >>>  Expressions presented: outbreaks, passed away & spotted.
  

STUDY TRIP 2017: Cambridge or Edinburgh????

After our success with our V Study trip to the British Isles: Dublin, we are already thinking about next year.

Click on FEEDBACK FORM about our study trip to fill it in and on  REPORT to read the report your teachers Mª Ángeles and Alberto have written about our experience: STUDY TRIP TO UK : DUBLIN 2016. Then have a look at this post to see our proposal for our VI Study trip to the British Isles (2017)

We've got two options in mind: London and Edinburgh, but remember that if we go to one place this year, next year we will go the other one.

Once we decide our destination, I will ask for updated prices of the two options.

Let's see the advantages and disadvantages (and remember you can watch all the photos and videos we made):

>>> CAMBRIDGE (you've got loads of information about our previous experience in 2013 in my site and in this blog in STUDY TRIP TO UK & VIAJE DE ESTUDIOS)

INFORME de los profesores  sobre la experiencia

The cost of the trip the last time we were there: 600€ course + 200€ flight tickets (more or less) + 20€ (bus) = 820€ (it includes trip to London = train to London and day ticket in London)

+ We know the school and the place
+ Many things to see and visit

- Some of our students were there last year and three years ago.
- Five years ago we weren't very lucky with the weather, but the photos we took there and in London with the snow were incredible.

>>> EDINBURGH (you've got loads of information in my site and in this blog in STUDY TRIP TO UK & VIAJE DE ESTUDIOS) 

INFORME  de los profesores J. Luis y Alberto sobre la experiencia: VIAJE DE ESTUDIOS A EDIMBURGO 2012

+ Quite useful for those students  who have read Braveheart.
+ We know the school and we've got a lot of information about everything we can do (visit to Stirling and its castle).
+ There are plenty of things to do in the city. It is full of history, literature and excitment.
+ You can read our diary and the school offers the possibility of different activities to do in the evening (disco, games room...)
+ We were 5 years ago, so none of our students have been there.

- We had some problems with accomodation, but I believe it was due to external causes, so the Spanish agency working for us has promised us that we wouldn't have this problem this time.
- A much bigger city than Cambridge so the students would perhaps be more scattered around, with regard to the host families.
- Five years ago we were extremely lucky with the weather, but it is usually colder and worse than in Cambridge.

So you can make your comments, adding advantages and disadvantages and telling me which destination you would choose. 

IT IS UP TO YOU!!!