Activity weekend PLEASE, I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF SOMEONE COULD CORRECT MY EMAIL. Hi Jack, I'm so pleased to hear from you. Of course, I'll help you! My area has undergone huge changes. The city has been regenerated and there are so many historical places to visit. The best area is situated on the outskirts, near the old bridge. There is a beautiful landscape where if you stare up at the background, an ancient castle is hidden behind the mountains. In addition, you ought to hire bikes whether you want to enjoy the nature and sightseeings. This weekend, there is an exhibition about the castle that I have already mentioned. I guess, they will explain when thr castle was rebuilt, so it had better visit the castle before going to the exhibition. I would like to have fun with all of you, but I'm doing my intership during the week so I will be available at the weekend. Best wishes Lucia

Sailing trip I would be glad if someone could correct my letter. Hi Alex, I´m so pleased to hear from you. Indeed, I´m coming to Portugal in July, I couldn´t turn down the invitation. I took up sailing as a hobby when I was a child and everysummer as long as I can, I go. However, I couldn´t go last summer, I was doing my intership in India and the flight was really expensive, so I couldn´t afford to come bach hoe just for sailing. During my trip, I would rather go to the beach and chill out than enter a boat race. I would prefer to enjoy the sun and relax on the sand just listening the seagulls and the waves crashing into de rocks. Lina told me that if there was enough space on the ship she would like to take part with us. She is also keen on saling since she was a child. Best wishes, Lucia

Economic meltdown in Spain I would be very glad if someone could correct my opinion essay. Spain is suffering one of the worst stages in its currently democratic history. The economic meltdown is being even worst than the coup attempt in 1981. Indeed, we can feel due to this economic downturn bring about politics involved in corruption and banks, that is getting harder and politics are cracking down on society. But, is it necessary to damage families and companies trying to find out a solution to solve the situation? Some of the measures that politics have taken to "solve" the problem are increase taxes, wages cut or the privatization of services that until now were for free. And what about the wages of politicians? What about the current affairs about politic corruption accused of stealing money...our money? In short, Spain ought to undergone several changes to overcome the economic downturn that citizens are suffering.

FCE. Writing I would be very glad if someone could correct my essay and also if he/she want to recommend me a better way to sounds natural. Hi Jo, It sounds really good. I live in a vibrant city near Berlin. It's a perfect place to come and make a short film. Close to my house, there are high mountains where people are climbing and practising extreme activities. It is awesome how they are risking their lifes. Another interesting place that you can film is the botanic garden. Its quite far to my house but it really worth it. Its wonderful and pretty colorful in April with a wide range of different flowers. In addition my friend Mika could help us. She was brought up by their grandparents so she knows important events that city has suffered. By the way, I wont be available in September because I've received a grant to do my intership in India, but I'll introduced Mika and she'll go with you everywhere. Best wishes lucia

Music Nowadays, people use music as a way of entertainment, but various surveys have shown that music can help you to be healthier. Music is my hobby. I've played the piano since I was five years old, I grew up in a musician's family maybe that's the reason I inherited this skill. Music can encourage you even when you are not in a good mood. In addition, when you are listening music you can relate a song with people that you've met or beautiful places that you've been. It can transmit so many feelings! Music is recommended for babies, it benefits the development of them. It should be also recommended for adults, not only like a way of entertainment but also like a way of reduce stress and anxiety.

Surprise party Dear Tommy, I'm so pleased to hear from you. Finally, I organised a successful surprise party which was celebrated two weeks ago. First of all, party was so difficult to organise. At the beginning, there were 50 guests to the party, we had just invited people who were close to my friend but the previous day of the party we were around 100 guests. It was an absolute madness coordinate all of them! I also organised the entertainment. We did the best costume party ever. All the costumes were awesome. The winner received a big box with all the stuff to prepare costumes and 50 euros in cash. My friend was very happy. He couldn't believe that party was made for him. He was all the night saying thank you for this wonderful night. We had so much fun. Best wishes Lucia

Adventure Weekend I am writing to enquire about some information that I saw in the advertisement. I am organising an adventure weekend holiday for a group of 3 friends. We are in our twenties, we are very energetics and we would like to start practicing risk activities. Firsr of all, this is the first tine that we are going to practice risk activities so I would like to know if we need some experience before. I read in the advertisement that there are several activities such as mountain climbing, sailing, walking and many more options... My friends and I are really interested in canoeing. Are you offering this activity? It would be perfect! Secondly, I would like to be informed about food. In the amount of money that we have to pay at the beginning, food is included or we have to pay separately? Finally, another point is the suitable clothes that we should bring. I guess that the most important thing is comfortable clothes but I know that for some specific activities you need to wear the appropriate clothes. I am looking forward to hearing from you