New PM for the UK (Acronyms)

What do 'PM', 'UK', 'mp'... stand for? What other acronyms do you know in English? Here is, among many others, a most common acronyms list.

Activity to do: A new Prime Minister for Britain (BBC Learning English)

Articles to read in the press:

• Brexit morning briefing: a new prime minister arrives at No 10 (The Guardian)

• We have a new Prime Minister: so what happens now? (Independent)

• Theresa May vows to be 'one nation' prime minister. (BBC)

And who will be the new Foreign Secretary dealing all the Brexit affairs? Read this and find out.

Now try to compile the most interesting words you have seen related with the semantic field of POLITICS.

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Episode 160713 / 13 July 2016   >>>  Expressions presented: pressing, scene, malnutrition & so-called.

Afternoon tea: a very British tradition

I have updated one of my most popular entries with new material I have just come across. I hope you find it interesting.

Listening exercise: How would you like your tea? (BBC Learning English, 6 Minute English)

Here's a new activity to do: William Shakespeare telling us a story from the Merchant of Venice   All that glisters is not gold (BBC Learning English, Shakespeare speaks) comes from the expression "all that glitters is not gold"

We have one Selectivity exam about this topic that we will be doing very shortly. Here you have got an interesting article, which the examiner may have based on:

THE HISTORY OF AFTERNOON TEA

And what is the name of the cake that is on the picture?

And now what is the difference between 'have to' and 'must'?

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Episode 160203 / 3 February 2016   >>>> Expressions presented: hailed, hampering, blacklog & prediction.

Miraculous operation and some tips to live in the UK

Toddler's miracle operation (BBC)

NBC: 'Miracle' Surgery Reattaches Australian Toddler's Head After Internal Decapitation 

 

Getting used to life in a foreign country can be difficult…

Life in the UK – 7 tips  (BBC Learning English)  

Talk about habits in the past and getting familiar with new things

Used to, be used to & get used to   (BBC Learning English) 

 

NO SMOKING: Drive me home, Daddy!

Here's a new law that has come into effect:

• Smoking in cars with children banned in England and Wales (BBC)

• Car smoking ban comes into force (BBC)

• UK smoking ban: smoking in cars with kids illegal from October 1st (Autoexpress)

• Police plan grace period for ban on smoking in cars with children (The Guardian)

  Glossary: harzadous, smoking ban, second-hand smoke, they are being exposed to, inhaling smoke, vulnerable, their lungs are still developing, the findings, on the spot fine, come into force, the new rules apply to any driver or passenger, on board, to break the law, grace period, offenders, unlikely to be fined, concern, raise/rise, spokeswoman, public awareness, ultimately

THE ROMANS IN BRITAIN

Interesting video about Chester.
Click on Module 7 Unit 4 B    Actually, there's a mistake because it is Module 9 Unit 4B   At the end of the programme you've got the visit to Chester.

 Lately, there have been some interesting films about the time when Romans were in Britain, and especially when they were attacked by the Picts and other tribes. As well, in our study trips to UK we have been able to visit some of these Roman sites (baths in Bath last year or the ancient castle in Chester, which comes from the Latin word 'castra, castrorum').

Here are some fascinating articles about the issue:

• Romans
• Roman defence of Britain (the Hadrian Wall)
• Hadrian's Wall

STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY IN THE UK

Next year you will be probably studying at university in Granada or elsewhere, what are your expectations or fears?

Here's an interesting article about studying at university in the UK:

Why aren't Chinese students at UK universities getting top degrees?

ROYAL BABY TALK

Last Monday, 22nd July, 2013 a new Royal baby has come to this world.

Baby Cambridge - how the national newspapers covered the royal birth 

Here is a listening exercise: Royal baby talk  

IES MEDITERRANEO STUDENTS: OUR TWO STUDY TRIPS TO UK

CAMBRIDGE STUDY TRIP 2013

EDINBURGH STUDY TRIP 2012

Thanks!!!!

University students in the UK today

Before doing the selectivity exam you have to do, read these two articles and familiarize with some useful vocabulary you may come across in the text:

• Alcohol and drug use in UK university students 

• University students spend no more time with lecturers than six years ago  

ROYAL WEDDING: Were you invited?

Here are some articles to read and some news to watch about the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton.    1    2    3    
You can also write down vocabulary and expressions that are interesting for you.

Is it really true? Is Albert really going to organize a study trip to the UK?

 We all know that our English teacher is always boasting about his trips around the world, but is it really true???

Last year some students challenged him to take them to the UK. He is getting old and he is a bit slow, so he didn't answer straight away but the German machine he has got in his brain began to work.

Time passed, the school year finished, the new school year began... and he didn't say a word. But guess what? He has just worked it out!!!! You have got some of his discoveries in his site. 

ARE YOU READY TO FIGHT, MEN OF SCOTLAND??? (as William Wallace said)

 Just have a look at the different possibilities and let me know your opinions.