Hopping and hoping

 

Still hopping and hoping, Nadal has reached the Final in the Australian Open!!!!

 

 

Rafael Nadal crushes Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach Australian Open final (BBC News)

Nadal storms through to Australian Open final (The Age, Australia)

 

 

Nadal is back in Australia playing the Australian Open hopping as a teenage kangaroo and hoping to have a good performance in this first major of the tennis season. 

Rafael Nadal Greatest Point Wins Under Pressure   

 What does 'goat' mean literally? What does it really stand for here?

 

 

 

 

Rafael Nadal and KIA  >>>>

• True Resilience  

• Let Success Do the Talking    

• Play Without Limit   
  

• Commitment to the Future    

• Rafa, Unstoppable     

• What Makes a Champion    

Let's go now step by step:

• At the moment we are reading the book Rabbit-Proof Fence in 4º ESO. What can you tell me about Australia? or even the book? or the story of the book?

• 'hopping'  >>>  does this word have anything to do with the insect 'grasshopper'?

• 'hoping'  >>> do you know the difference between these verbs: EXPECT, HOPE, LOOK FORWARD & WAIT FOR.

Expect, Hope, Look Forward & Wait (explanation + exercises  & quiz)

And talking about expectations and hopes, and personal relationships, here's a video about Chatting or Dating online problems and a TED talk:

Why Online Dating Is Bad For Us

 

... and a TED talk >>>

 

What is the difference between these two words: UNTIL vs BY (English in a Minute)

 

Solutions to PART FOUR in the previous post.

31. c    32. c    33. b    34. d    35. c   36. a   37. c   38. b  39. b   40. d

Unfortunately, ...

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Roberto Bautista Agut Highlights

John McEnroe, The self-appointed Commissioner of Tennis, becomes The Commissioner of Tennis!!!

McEnroe: If You DON'T Comment on This Video... | The Commissioner of Tennis | Australian Open 2019

 

A stunningly enchanting New Year's Eve story

New Year's Eve is coming closer and our expectations are high as most of our happiness and future seems to depend on how well it all goes. Read this stunningly enchanting New Year's Eve story and give me your opinion:

 

The Guardian: The New Year’s Eve party when a bad fairy turned into a good friend (Deborah Levy)

 

What are your preparations for this occassion? Do you wear anything special? What are your expections? Are you looking forward to it? Are you meeting anybody special? Are you going to a party or are you staying at home with the family?

 

 

By the way, do you know the difference between these verbs?

Expect, Hope, Look Forward & Wait (explanation + exercises  & quiz)

 

Word formation: which verb and adjective does 'stunningly' come from? Watch the latest video of ...

English with Lucy >> 10 stunningly beautiful English words   

 

What are the most beautiful words for you in English? and in Spanish? or any other language?

 English at university: A home from home (episode 16)

SEPTEMBER is here!!!

 

Here comes September, a month where we probably have the best days of the summer, but also the month when we say goodbye to friends we have made during the summer time. Happy times, sad times. 

Holidays don't mean anything if we don't have routines. In July, holidays represented a break in our routines, but now also back to routines is also a break in our  holidays. However, before going on let's listen to this song ("SEPTEMBER") by Earth, Wind & Fire:

So what memories of this summer come to your mind? A summer love, an unforgettable barbecue at the beach, dancing in a disco, a party...?

And what are your expectations for the school year which is about to start? Tell me any changes that happen during this month. In a few days' time you'll be meeting your schoolfriends!!!

Are summer holidays too long? ARTICLE TO READ: Schools to end long summer holiday