3 talking books (B2)
Embark on a journey through the pages of timeless classics with three captivating audiobooks. Each one offers a unique glimpse into different worlds, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. If you have already read this book in Spanish, why not listen and read it again, but now in ENGLISH! You will find […]
3 podcasts to practise listening skills (C1)
Here are a few podcasts we feel are well suited to advanced students wanting to improve their listening skills and vocabulary. It’s important to find a podcast that you’re genuinely interested in the topic, and the presenters speak slowly and clearly with easy accents. We’ve added 3 different topics to cater for your different tastes: […]
English with F·R·I·E·N·D·S and more!
Improve your English with FRIENDS, one of the most popular TV comedies of all time! Level: basic • medium • higher • Category: listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading • • • • • • • • • all levels • • • • • • • • • Watch scenes from Friends and other popular TV programmes, subtitled and with detailed explanations […]
Could you be that man not saluting? Isabel Wilkerson argues probably not in her new book, ‘Caste’.
Listen to the talking book or read the paperback or watch the film! “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson explores the hidden caste system in the United States, comparing it to India’s and Nazi Germany’s, and its profound impact on society. Level: C1 / C2 higher • Category: reading; watching; listening; vocabulary • • • • • • […]
Podcasts for advanced learners(C1/C2)
A great way of practising your English is by listening to podcasts. Level: (C1/C2) Advanced & Proficiency • Category: Listening • • • • • • • • • • • • I’m encouraging my advanced and proficiency students to choose podcasts from The Guardian and come to the class prepared to explain to the […]
Reading in both languages (B1/B2)
A great way of practising your English is by reading the newspapers. Level: (B1/B2) Intermediate & upper intermediate • Category: reading; • • • • • • • • • • • • This Autumn I’m asking my intermediate and upper-intermediate students to choose articles from the English version of El Pais and come to […]
Women’s World Cup 2023
Finally the Women’s World Cup is being taken seriously here in Spain after they were crowned champions after defeating reigning European champions England 1–0 in the final. It was Spain’s first title, as well as being the first European nation to win it since 2007. Spain became the second nation to win both the women’s and men’s World Cup since Germany […]
How we really say “Pleased to meet you”
Is Contraction really important? Does it really matter if you contract or not? Level: MEDIUM• Category: pronunciation, speaking • • • • • • • • • • • • Spanish speakers like to speak with clear vowel sounds because that’s how Spanish works. If I try to persuade my students to say “wanna” (want […]
App for intermediate and advanced
Here is another fantastic APP for your mobile phone. Level: medium • higher Category: reading; listening; vocabulary; pronunciation • • • • • • • • • • • • TED Talks are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles in 100+ languages. Ideas free to stream and […]
14 accents in 90 seconds!
There are lots accents in the British Isles. So what’s the difference between them? Level: basic • medium • higher • Category: pronunciation, listening • • • • • • • • • all levels • • • • • • • • • The video above takes you through 14 accents of the British Isles in just 90 seconds! It’s […]