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Morocco – Laia Castillo, Esther Darriba, Nicolle Leite and Martina Ziegler

29 September, 2025 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

Excellent presentation by my 4th-year ESO students! Not only is this a brilliant piece that could easily be part of a travel book, but they also delivered it with a beautifully crafted presentation, full of charm and anecdotes. They truly convinced us — and that’s why this country will be the destination of a future holiday! MOROCCO … [Read more...]

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Plastic Oceans: A Wake-Up Call – Lucía Díaz, Alba Gutiérrez and Oihane Guzmán

16 June, 2025 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

This eye-catching project, created by Alba, Oihane, and Lucía, sheds light on a critical global issue: plastic pollution in our oceans. With powerful imagery and clear facts, their work makes us pause and reflect on the damage caused by human negligence.I truly enjoyed their poster and video—it's creative, meaningful, and thought-provoking. Well … [Read more...]

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Meeting a Genius – Nicolle Leite 2 ESO

4 February, 2024 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

Have you ever wanted to meet someone famous? Which celebrity would you like to talk to? Mostpeople would say a  singer or actor, but wouldn’t it be more interesting to meet someone known for his knowledge in many areas? The one I would like to talk to is no one other than Leonardo da Vinci. When I mention his name, most people only think of … [Read more...]

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Will you Travel with us? – Ariadna Pérez, Laura Pérez and Luz De Oraa 1 BACH

28 November, 2023 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

Wonderful job done by three excellent students: Ariadna, Laura and Luz. Unfortunately, you cannot see their presentation, but it was certainly a gift to me. They had to think up and present a trip from start to finish, for which they created an agency, TBGA, especialised in helping young people explore the world while gaining experiences. You may … [Read more...]

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Expressions with MIND

19 September, 2023 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

Lose your mind: To become mentally ill, or to start behaving in a silly or strange way. You just spent all that money on a pair of shoes? Have you completely lost your mind? Know your own mind: To be certain about what you believe or want and are not easily influenced by other people. She certainly knows her own … [Read more...]

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For Want of a Better Word

8 May, 2023 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

We use this idiom to say that we cannot find a better  word or phrase to describe something. In Spanish we would say: A falta de una palabra mejor.... We can also say: 'For Want of a Better Term'.   Politicians should behave, for want of a better word, decently. … [Read more...]

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Urbanism – Vocabulary

13 March, 2023 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

Sophisticated vocabulary to speak about cities and neighbourhoods. I hope you'll find it useful. Sustainable, walkable, mixed-use neighbourhoods - This is a type  of urban development  that blends multiple uses, such as residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment, into one space, where those functions are to some degree … [Read more...]

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Idiom Spot 1

6 December, 2022 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

There are many common English idioms to do with food. These examples will help you understand them. The icing on the Cake The concert itself was great, but getting to meet the band  was the icing on the cake . Have a lot on your plate She’s got a lot on her plate, especially with the new project starting this week. Put all your … [Read more...]

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Always Hopeful – Guille López de la Rosa (2ºBACH)

28 March, 2022 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

  It was Christmas Eve, under the tree I found a trip as a present that would take us to the city where this story would begin. My family and I traveled for a few days to the city that never sleeps, New York, a “concrete jungle where dreams come true”. It was there, among the skyscrapers and flashing cars, in the hustle and bustle of the … [Read more...]

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Thanksgiving Day is Everyday – Miriam Elorduy (2º BACH)

20 January, 2021 By Susana Ríos Leave a Comment

Is happiness a feeling or is it in our nature? Thinkers and philosophers have been discussing the definition for thousands of years. Safety, contentment and success are all aligned with happiness, but what makes one person happy may not work for someone else. Nevertheless, gladness does play a pretty important role in our lives, and it can have a … [Read more...]

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Recent Posts

  • Morocco – Laia Castillo, Esther Darriba, Nicolle Leite and Martina Ziegler
  • Plastic Oceans: A Wake-Up Call – Lucía Díaz, Alba Gutiérrez and Oihane Guzmán
  • Meeting a Genius – Nicolle Leite 2 ESO
  • Will you Travel with us? – Ariadna Pérez, Laura Pérez and Luz De Oraa 1 BACH
  • Expressions with MIND

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