ZARA, a Spanish success story

Read this interesting article about this successful clothing company and you will how useful it is for your preparation for the Selectivity exam: "Zara, a Spanish success story".

The success story of ZARA

LABOR REFORMS IN SPAIN

Read these articles about the issue:
- Spain approves labor reforms to boost sick economy
- Labor reform shows Spain's seriousness, says Germany
-  protests against the labor reforms to come in Spain.

Are we ready to work in Europe or is it just a strategy of the employers to make their employees work more for less money?

Has it ever happened to you?

Have you ever been in a situation like this where you could not stop laughing? Watch the video and tell me.

The Kingdom of Swaziland

 

At the end of the summer time, when there are not many oranges in Spain, what is our delicious homemade fresh orange juice made of? Well, one day I bought a large box of oranges that came from this part of the world and I have noticed that we regularly import oranges from there at this time of the year.

 

Is it really worthy? Couldn't we grow oranges all the year around? Do you usually have some orange juice for your breakfast? What are the advantages of having homemade fresh orange juice everyday?

 

Answer these questions and many more you have in mind, but first read about this exotic country.

THE KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND

Visit the Kingdome of Swaziland!!! (other videos)

 

 

The latest news on Steve Jobs

Read about the latest news on Steve Jobs:

FBI releases files on Steve Jobs: he was 'a deceptive individual'

Alberto Contador, another case of doping or just a mistake?

Read these articles and give your opinion.

• • Alberto Contador verdict is right: now cycling can move on

  • Alberto Contador ban clears Olympic and Tour path for Bradley Wiggins

  •  Doping suspension could cost Alberto Contador over €5m

  • Alberto Contador vows to 'fight to the end' against two-year drugs ban

   And if you want to watch the puppet shows the French did, just go to MON COIN EN FRANÇAIS (because they are obviously in French)

   

   

Are you interested in economy? Is this an economic crisis or a slight economic slowdown?

Let's read an article about economy (Brazil overtakes UK as sixth-largest economy) as it is an important issue that may be selected for your next Selectivity exam in June. Pay attention to the vocabulary and if you find any other article, please send it to me.

Alvaro's musical hint

Sit comfortably and enjoy listening to Mr Rodriguez Rivas' musical recommendation.

Chinese New Year: The Year of the Dragon.

Read these articles and make a comment about this celebration. What does it represent for Chinese people?

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IS INTERNET ADDICTION REALLY A PROBLEM????

Here you have got several articles about this problem, disease, disorder... and write your comment.

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Here you've got some questions to ask yourself and decide if you are an internet addict.

Have you emailed or messaged people in another country?
Have you created a blog or a personal webpage?
Have you ever chatted with a stranger on the internet?
Have you played games with people online?

You are not deep
You are not an intellectual
You are not an artist
You are not a critic
You are not a poet
You just have internet access, but use it properly!!!

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.

HEALTH: World's First Full Face Transplant Patient

Many of you have written about this incredible case. Read the article and write down your opinion.

Learning English by means of a TV sitcom

Here is a video my colleague Victoria has got in her blog, REALLY FUNNY!! Don't you think? Hw
Why don´t you watch the following video from Mind Your Language, a TV sitcom from the 70s. I´m sure you´ll get a good laugh. 

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

What are New Year's resolutions? 

Make a guess and then look up what they are about.

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Have you made any yet? Could you tell us some of them?



...and how many of them did you make last year and how many of them did you really keep?

Christmas is coming!!

Maria Navas has just reminded me that Christmas is coming. Tell us what Christmas means for you. Remember that our main goal is to write in English, so write whatever you feel like about this holiday.

 Listen, as well, to our new soundtrack song and check the lyrics in my site (it was one of the first songs I uploaded at the very beginning of the year).

ATTENTION, ATTENTION, RED ALERT!!!

LATEST NEWS ABOUT CHRISTMAS FROM SCOTLAND.

And here are some gifts for the students who made 10 comments:   1   2   3