What if we win again?

At the beginning of the World Cup every team, like the Spanish national team, was saying: "I wish we could be in the final in New York". Now two teams will make this wish true.

 

"I wish..." and "What if...?" are two ways of expressing a wish. You can also use "If only...". 

 

 

You can also use these expressions to refer to regrets for actions that have already happened and cannot be changed. For example, let's imagine what Mbappé said after the match against Spain: "I wish we had played better. What if they hadn't scored the penalty. If only we had had a better luck". 

>>  Activities for my students in 4º ESO (visit my site: Unit 5  ):

I wish / If only  exercises   1   2    

 What if...?   explanation   exercises   

Mixed Conditionals   >>>   Exercises     1    

Exploring Possibilities: The ‘What if’ world of Conditional Sentences   

  

 

SUMMER SCOREBOARD

 

 

 

Learning English from the News:   Coffee is good for your brain, study says  (BBC Learning English)  Remember that we already have some posts related with  coffee .

 

  

Visit Albertomeditutor site  for SUMMER REVISION  

 

>>  Activities for my students in 1º ESO:

 

 about the OBJECT PRONOUNS   +   Verbs in the ING form  

 

+   Present Continuous   1  ( PRESENT CONTINUOUS 1 ) 

  

>>  Activities for my students in 2º ESO:

 

SO, TOO & ENOUGH   (  SO, TOO & ENOUGH   )

Dialogue page 30 -  Making recommendations   

A: You can go to Alicante. There are so many funfairs. It is so exciting!

B: Sorry. I don't like funfairs because they are too noisy. There's too much noise and there are too many people.  

c: Then you can go to Novelda. It is quiet enough for you. There are enough quiet places for you to stay and there are enough  parks for you to go for a walk.    

Translate the following sentences into English:

1. La película no era lo suficientemente interesante para que nosotros la viéramos.

2. Nerea es tan habladora. Ella habla tanto.

3. El ejercicio era demasiado difícil para que nosotros lo hiciéramos.

       

 

  Here's my musical hint for today:    World Cup official music soundtrack by IShowSpeed. And here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along.  

 

 

 

 

The Listening Room:   Are rocks discovered on Mars a sign of potential past life?  (BBC Learning English)  

 

Here are some more activities for my students:

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

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  Real Easy English: Talking about OLD FRIENDS  (BBC Learning English)

• The English We Speak:  Gatekeep   (BBC Learning English)

• Listening exercise for you to do:   What's in a footballer's brain?  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English) and remember what Thierry Henry said about Spanish football players...

English listening practice:   Johan Cruyff: the father of modern football    

 

 

English with Lucy talking about... 5 Common British English Expressions (Episode 3)  

 

 

 

 

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

Learn English with Disney's   Coco    

 

 

 

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026  ( Final preview  )

  

Why Nobody Wants to Face Spain at the 2026 World Cup 🇪🇸

🛡️⚔️ SPAIN vs ARGENTINA — Who Will Win? | World Cup 2026 FINAL (Cinematic AI Battle)

 

This Isn't The Same Spain Anymore... The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Has a SERIOUS Spain Problem

 

🏆 Argentina vs Spain Will BREAK The World Cup Final… Here's Why (1)

 

 

How to Talk About the 2026 FIFA World Cup in English | English Conversation Practice 

 

Messi, Ronaldo, Beckham & LeBron 🤩 | The best ads of the 2026 World Cup 🍿⚽️ | Fox Sports Australia

 

Assembly of football heroes    

 

The Journey of Lionel Messi | Story of Leo Messi | The GOAT of Football | The Dr Binocs Show    

Here's the question: What If Lamine Yamal Wins The World Cup?   

⚔️🇪🇸 Argentina vs Spain — The FIFA Heist 💍🔥 | Who Will Win? | World Cup 2026 (Cinematic AI )

 

 

 

And sometimes DREAMS COME TRUE and Spain won the World Cup for the second time ever!!!

 

Argentina Played Dirty and Still Lost"! - Thierry and Zlatan Reacts to Spain 1-0 Argentina Win

Spain vs Argentina 1-0 Highlights | Spain lifts World Cup Trophy 2026 FIFA WC Trophy presentation

FINAL HIGHLIGHTS  ( 1 )

 

You must also remember that....   Victory belongs to the most tenacious

Breaking news: Kevin Keegan has passed away. 

Kevin Keegan obituary: An icon on and off the pitch

 

Remembering Football Legend Kevin Keegan  (A Liverpool legend)

 

Sad Christmas

Can we all say that Christmas is always a time for happiness and joy? Actually, this year is rather Sad Christmas with all the consequences of the fast floods in Valencia or Letur in Albacete, with all those people without homes, vehicles... without anything, but mud.

 

In addition we have conflicts and wars everywhere. There are close friends or relatives who are no longer with us. Shouldn't we perhaps stop for a minute and think about all this instead of only having selfish dreams?

 

My little contribution is to help my students to make an effort in order to achieve their dreams and goals in life, become happy and try to change this world, this state of things and work for better living conditions for everyone.

 

Learn about the topic: Christmas  

 

 Here's my two musical hints for today: Pipes of Peace by Paul McCartney (lyrics) and Somewhere over the Rainbow by Ray Charles (lyrics).

 

 

 

 

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

 

Modals rephrasing

 

SIMPLE MODALS I ⭐ 

1.   It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could) 

2.   I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons. (may) 

3.   I’m sure they’ll be home by now. (must) 

4.   James definitely isn’t eighteen yet! (can’t) 

5.   It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow. (might) 

6.   I'm sure she's at home. (must) 

7.   I know that isn't Janet-She's in America. (can’t) 

8.   I'm sure she thinks I'm stupid. (must) 

9.   I bet I look silly in this coat. (must) 

10.  They're always buying new cars. I'm certain they have a lot of money. (must) 

11.  I'm sure he's not a teacher. He's too well dressed. (can’t) 

12.  You're an architect? I'm sure that's an interesting job. (must) 

13.  I'm sure you're not serious. I know you're joking. (must) 

14.  I'm sure he's got another woman. He keeps coming home late. (must) 

15.  This water is possibly dangerous. (could) 

16.  Politics is sometimes really boring. (can)

 

 

Solution to the exercises in the previous post

 

 

Rephrasing

11. He tried to speak in English.    12.  Where did you spend your holidays?

13. This is the man whose job is very dangerous.    14. I’ve had my television repaired (by the engineer)

15. She stopped going to French lessons.   16. I wish I hadn’t hit the dog on the head.

17. You are better at English than me.    18. Who knew where the thief was hidden?

19. Unless your friend comes before ten, he will miss the train.

20. As it was raining, the children stayed at home.

Here are some activities for you to do:

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

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  Conditionals with Georgie: Mixed Conditionals 2  (BBC Learning English)

• Business jargon: Jargon about ideas  (BBC Learning English)

• A listening exercise for you to do:   Having acne  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

   

   

 

 

Quizz: Fill the gap (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

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

Learn English with English podcast for learning English  Talk about daily routine

 

 

Would it have been possible if it hadn't been Nadal?

 Rafael Nadal the movie   

We are almost done, here's the final sprint...

 

You'd better start finding your groove

 

 

Yes, you'd better start finding your groove before school starts (see below what this expression means).

 

And also now that we are on our summer holidays and there are parties everywhere, dancing is a required skill. So, you'd better start finding your groove not to disappoint your partner!

 

Here are some activities for you to do: 

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  The English We Speak: Find your groove  (BBC Learning English)

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  Real Easy English:   Talking about weekend plans  (BBC Learning English)

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  Georgie talking about CONDITIONAL SENTENCES: The ZERO conditional  (BBC Learning English) 
  

  
  

• New section; JOB APPLICATIONS:   Introducing job applications  (BBC Learning English)

 

Here are some related articles for you to read about the issue of applying for a job:

• How to apply for a job (The Guardian)

• How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work (BBC News)
  

• Everything You Need To Know About Job Applications (Indeed)
  

 

 

 Here's my musical hint for today:  Let's groove tonight by the group Earth, Wind & Fire. Sing along with this version with the lyrics!

 

 

English with Lucy... If you know these 15 Words, your English is EXCELLENT!

 

 

BEST MOMENTS of Day 6 - 2024 Paris Olympics ‪

 

 

 

 

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

Learn English with   Jennifer Aniston .

 

 

 

 

 

How A Coach Who Only Used One Tactic Destroyed Everyone

 

 Phil Jackson also managed to find the groove!