Why English is Hard to Learn

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Weekdays

Mood Adjectives

100 ways to describe how you feel.

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Math Gems

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Inauguration Day letter Obama left for Trump

During his final moments in the Oval Office, President Barack Obama folded into thirds a handwritten letter to Donald Trump, slid it into an envelope, and in neat capital letters addressed it to "Mr. President."

Dear Mr. President -

Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure.

This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I don't know that any advice from me will be particularly helpful. Still, let me offer a few reflections from the past 8 years.

First, we've both been blessed, in different ways, with great good fortune. Not everyone is so lucky. It's up to us to do everything we can (to) build more ladders of success for every child and family that's willing to work hard.

Second, American leadership in this world really is indispensable. It's up to us, through action and example, to sustain the international order that's expanded steadily since the end of the Cold War, and upon which our own wealth and safety depend.

Third, we are just temporary occupants of this office. That makes us guardians of those democratic institutions and traditions -- like rule of law, separation of powers, equal protection and civil liberties -- that our forebears fought and bled for. Regardless of the push and pull of daily politics, it's up to us to leave those instruments of our democracy at least as strong as we found them.

And finally, take time, in the rush of events and responsibilities, for friends and family. They'll get you through the inevitable rough patches.

Michelle and I wish you and Melania the very best as you embark on this great adventure, and know that we stand ready to help in any ways which we can.

Good luck and Godspeed,

BO

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Summer 2017 Remedial Task

ESO Students,

Here is your 2017 summer remedial assignment:

• You should solve the activities of the vocabulary, grammar and writing pages in each unit (pages 1, 3, 4, 5 and 8 in every unit)
• You should also complete the three revision sections found at the end of every three units in your student's book: review A (units 1, 2, 3), review B (units 4, 5, 6) and review C (units 7, 8, 9).

Use an A-4 sized notebook to copy the formulation or wording of every activity and underline their key words. Then, translate that wording into Galician/Spanish and solve the activities.

This assignment is NOT COMPULSORY. You do not need to hand in your homework as it will NOT ADD ANY POINTS AT ALL TO YOUR SEPTEMBER MARK. However, we would like to advise you to prepare these activities if you want to be successful in your September remedial exams.

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This is your English exams schedule for September 2017:

• Friday 1st September, 9.00 - 10.15 - ESO 4 Remedial Test.
• Friday 1st September, 16.00 - 17.15 - ESO 1, ESO 2 and ESO 3 Previous Years Remedial Tests.
• Monday 4th September, 10.15 - 11.30 - ESO 1 and ESO 2 Remedial Test.
• Tuesday 5th September, 10.15 - 11.30 - ESO 3 Remedial Test.

Have a very nice summer and... good luck!

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Everyday actions

How busy is your day? You can find a list of usual actions in the picture below. Is there any other activity that is not listed and you would like to mention?

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History of the Entire World, I Guess

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Recommend me a book

Are you looking for new books to read? It is said that the first page of a novel is essential to grab the reader's attention just as the first two sentences of a tale are key for a writer.
Go to http://recommendmeabook.com/ and click on any of the book covers. Read the first page of that book. Are there any books you have not read because the cover was not appealing to you?

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Jokes in English: "Accountants and engineers on a train"

Three engineers and three accountants are traveling by train to a conference. At the station, the three accountants each buy tickets and watch as the three engineers buy only a single ticket. "How are three people going to travel on only one ticket?" asks an accountant. "Watch and you'll see," answers an engineer. They all board the train. The accountants take their respective seats but all three engineers cram into a restroom and close the door behind them. Shortly after the train has departed, the conductor comes around collecting tickets. He knocks on the restroom door and says, "Ticket, please." The door opens just a crack and a single arm emerges with a ticket in hand. The conductor takes it and moves on. The accountants saw this and agreed it was quite a clever idea. So after the conference, the accountants decide to copy the engineers on the return trip and save some money (being clever with money, and all). When they get to the station they buy a single ticket for the return trip. To their astonishment, the engineers don't buy a ticket at all. "How are you going to travel without a ticket?" says one perplexed accountant. "Watch and you'll see," answers an engineer. When they board the train the three accountants cram into a restroom and the three engineers cram into another one nearby. The train departs. Shortly afterward, one of the engineers leaves his restroom and walks over to the restroom where the accountants are hiding. He knocks on the door and says, "Ticket, please."

The girl from yesterday

Gigolo Aunts are an American power pop band, who were formed in 1981. Listen to the cover version "The girl from yesterday" and guess who wrote the original song...

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Play it by Ear

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Internet slang

Internet slang is a type of slang used and most often invented by Internet users. Many Internet slang terms are created in order to save time typing by abbreviating or shortening words and terms, in some cases extending to fitting long and well-constructed sentences into a more or less impractical acronym. Take a look at the list of abbreviations below. Are you familiar with them?

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Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Kiev (Ukraine) on 13 May 2017, following Ukraine's victory at the 2016 contest in Stockholm with the song "1944", written and performed by Jamala.

In this video you will find United Kingdom's top 10 Eurovision songs. Which one do you like most?

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How to make tea the British way

The kettle is on! In this video you will learn how to make a cup of tea the British way. Enjoy!

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Life is not always perfect

                                                         What do you think about it?

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Friends

Hello!

Have you got many friends? In English there are many ways to say "friend". "Buddy" and "Mate" are only some of them... would you like to learn more? Take a look at the picture below...

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Labor Walk of Fame 5.2

And again, this 2nd term has quickly come to an end. As usual, we’d like to publish the names of those ESO students who obtained the best English grades during this period. Congratulations to you all for such a wonderful job!

ESO 1A - Óscar Cordeiro Canosa 9.49

ESO 1B - Tomás López Brea 8.31

ESO 2A - Laura Conde Lema 8.94

ESO 2B - Javier Pintos González 8.36

ESO 3A - Sofía Lago Castro 8.97

ESO 3B - Diego Rodríguez Riobó 7.2

ESO 4B - Raquel Cordeiro Canosa 8.54

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9 British dishes everyone should try

British food has a bad reputation, however in this video you will find out about nine tasty British dishes that everyone should try. Enjoy!

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Graduation Speech: ESO 4 2016-17 3rd Term PBL Assignment

ESO 4 Students,

This is your PBL assignment for the 3rd term. All of you have to WRITE and DELIVER your GRADUATION SPEECH.  You have to imagine you are going to stand in the school Assembly Hall before your teachers, classmates, parents and guests at your ESO graduation ceremony (to be held on June 21st) and deliver your speech, which must be at least 350 WORDS LONG.

The best student will be offered the chance to deliver his or her speech at your graduation ceremony... in English!! Of course, he or she will get extra points in the final mark for that effort.