Great book!

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME 

What does this title suggest to you? The curious incident of the dog in the night-time is a fascinating book! The title makes the reader think the book is about the mystery of a murdered dog in the night-time. However, the story hides an unexpected and surprising plot: the story of a 15 year-old kid who lives in Swindon (England) and suffers from Asperger's Syndrome. He is smart, he likes pets, he is really good at maths but he hates yellow, brown, the lack of organisation and the chaos. 

I came across this book because I was told English teachers recommended it to students in some official school of languages. I bought it and after reading it... I think it's a great book! Simple and easy English constructions make of it an accesible and amazing piece of literature! 

THE BEATLES

Why did The Beatles become so famous? Where were they from? What were their lyrics about? For a rainy and cold afternoon like the one today, here you have one of their most nostalgic and emblematic songs. Read the lyrics and enjoy the music!! Then, write a comment and tell me things you know  about The Beatles or their music. 

FALSE FRIENDS

What is a false friend? False friends are words that are similar in Spanish and English but their meanings are different. For example, when a Spanish student reads the word EMBARRASSED, he/she thinks it means embarazada. However, despite its similarity to the Spanish word, the meaning is : avergonzado.  Although most of you know the most common ones, Spanish speakers tend to forget the real meanings of the words when writing and speaking. That is why, I provide you with a short revision of them! 

What are the meaning of these words? 

1. QUIET                                                         11. EVENTUALLY 

2. CONSTIPATED                                           12. LECTURE 

3. COLLAR                                                      13. MASCARA

4. ACTUAL                                                      14. SENSIBLE

5. ADVISE                                                        15. COLLEGE

6. ARENA                                                         16. AVOCADO 

7. PROVE                                                         17. BALLOON 

8. DISCUSSION                                                18. CARPET 

9. RECEIPT                                                       19. CONDUCTOR 

10. LARGE                                                         20. IDIOM 

How many do you know? 10, 12, 20? 

KEY: 

1. Calmado (no quieto) 

2. Estreñido (no constipado) 

3. Cuello de una camisa (no collar de joyas) 

4. Real (no actual) 

5. Aconsejar (no avisar) 

6. Estadio, ruedo (no arena) 

7. Demostrar ( no probar) 

8. Conversación, debate (no discusión) 

9. Recibo (no receta) 

10. Grande (no largo)

11. Finalmente (no eventualmente) 

12. Conferencia ( no lectura) 

13. Rímel (no máscara) 

14. Sensato (no sensible) 

15. Universidad (no colegio) 

16. Aguacate (no abogado) 

17. Globo (no balón) 

18.  Alfombra (no carpeta) 

19. Director de orquesta (no conductor de vehículos) 

20. Frase hecha, expresión (no idioma) 

Now, what's the English word for the blue words? Leave a comment and tell me if you know all of them! 

BASIC ENGLISH FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BASIC ENGLISH FOR IT 

Dear English teachers,

I am proud to present a coursebook designed for students of vocational courses on Information Technology. The book contains activities that will help your students develop the four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, as well as the vocabulary and grammar they will need in real work situations.

THE COURSEBOOK OFFERS: 

• Right level for vocational training courses
• Real work situations -telephoning, socializing, and reading technical information
•  Interactive speaking tasks relevant to the student's needs
• Specific vocabulary in the area of Information Technology
• Listening practice in every unit
• Glossary of key topic-related vocabulary
• Audio CD

CONTACT: 

Educàlia Editorial

Tel. 96 327 35 17 | 610 900 111 | 610 888 870

Belén Pascual - Verónica Real

educaliaeditorial@e-ducalia.com

basicenglishforit@gmail.com

Click here to see UNIT 1 

ESCUELAS OFICIALES DE IDIOMA AL LÍMITE DE ESPACIO

EL PROFESORADO DE LAS ESCUELAS OFICIALES DE IDIOMAS ADVIERTE QUE ESTÁ AL LÍMITE DE ESPACIO. 

Cientos de adultos que pretenden aprender lenguas, sobretodo para confeccionar su CV en busca de trabajo, se quedan sin plaza en las EOI: más de 25.000 alumnos sin puesto en un edificio que no puede crecer más. 

En el nuevo curso la preinscripción es de más de 28.000 personas- 32.000 incluyendo las instancias duplicadas- frente a las 22.000 del año anterior (un 21,5 % más) pero el número de plazas se mantiene en torno a las 3.200 en el básico de los distintos idiomas, además de en inglés, en diferentes niveles. 

De los 13.000 preinscritos son en inglés aunque por primera vez, el alemán le supera. 

En este curso escolar se ofertarán 6.468 plazas en el nivel básico; 4.296 en el intermedio y 1.775 en el avanzado. 

MALTA

What do you know about MALTA? Where is it? Is Maltese the official language? Why is it so famous? Malta is a touristic country which  attracts people from all over the world. People visit this place because they love the sun, the hot weather, the beaches and the nightlife. Let me tell you some interesting facts about this country: 

• There are approximately 500.000 inhabitants in Malta. The capital city is Valetta. 
• The country has two official languages: Maltese and English. 
• Malta is a multicultural country. It was besieged by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Normans among others. 
• The British ruled the island for a long time and Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and became a republic in 1974. Malta is nowadays part of the European Union. 
• The English language is used everywhere and Maltese people use it and learn it from a very early age. Although Maltese is also used, English is the official language due to tourism and commerce. In fact, many people (mostly teenargers) go there to study English (and to go party, of course). 
• As the British ruled the country for a long time, there are things that remind us of their presence: the language, phoneboxes, mailboxes, food, timetables...etc
• Malta is famous for its beaches but the truth is that the beaches are not sandy beaches and sometimes tourists are disappointed with this. There are more beautiful beaches in other parts of the world. 
• Maltese people seem nice and friendly. They speak English perfectly. They are usually dark, short and tanned. 
• The government passed the divorce law in May 2012!!!!