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Today, we’re going long a vowels. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

rain, tail, wait, nail

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Phonics Long Vowels and Consonant Blends

rain, tail, wait, nail

Hoy os cuento el tiempo que tenemos en Madrid

ESPAÑOL FACIL: desde ESPAÑA con MERCE

HOY HACE SOL

This story uses words from '1000 most common words in English'. 


The morning comes quickly because Lemon has slept like a rock. He wakes up remembering his dream: an effortless glide through golden gates guided by angles and eagles.

“Mum, dad, I need to talk to you,” says Lemon. “I’m leaving… I’m going to go find this paradise. I need to see it for myself. I want to feel the soil between my toes and taste the unknown insects.” 

His parents are quiet for a moment. They see in his eyes that this is very important, and they only want what is best for their child. 

His mother speaks first. “You are a sweet child, little Lemon. You have a wonderful mind, brave and curious. You know you’re always welcome here. Our nest is always open.” 

“Mum, of course I’m coming back! I love you two so much and this is my home.” 

Lemon’s father says, “It has been said that there comes a point in a bird’s life when he needs to go beyond the mountains… It happened to my father and my father’s father, but never for me. That time never came. I grew up during the worst winter in known history. I had to work and sacrifice—there was no time for adventures… so, go on, Lemon. Get out there and live your life!” 

“You are the best parents a bird could ever wish for!” 

And with those words, the family hugs, a long hug which, even though freezing winds rip past them, seems to warm them to their very bones. 

Being a Cloud

Lemon the Bird

Parlo della ottava tappa del Viaggio sulla West Coast Americana, la citta di San Diego, i diversi tipi di spiagge che abbiamo visitato e anche i posti culturali da vedere. Tempi verbali: presente, passato: passato prossimo, passato remoto.

Vivendo tra due lingue

Ottava tappa Viaggio sulla West Coast USA, San Diego

You are going to listen a letter that Angela sends to Pedro about her summer plans. What is she going to do in the summer?

Answer the following questions to verify that you have understood the text!

1) ¿Dónde va a viajar Ángela en verano?
a) Al norte de España
b) Al sur de España
c) Al norte de su ciudad

2) ¿Cómo va a viajar Ángela?
a) en coche
b) en moto 
c) en tren

3) Ángela tiene todo preparado
a) excepto la maleta
b) sí, pero tiene que hacer aún algunas compras.
c) sí, pero tiene que comprar ropa de baño

4) ¿Dónde vive Pedro?
a) en Bilbao
b) en Madrid
c) en San Sebastián



Comprensión auditiva

El verano de Ángela

As humans, we usually want to be admired however if you want to improve yourself, you cannot just listen to constant validation. It is important that you do not dismiss also the negative things that will help you improve as a person.

FLO TALKS 

THE IMPORTANCE OF CRITICISMS

Have you ever felt too ashamed to speak English, afraid of mistakes or judgment? In this episode of English Learners Boost, I share my own struggles with shame, the story of a student who turned fear into confidence, and practical tips to help you speak with courage. As a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, I’ll guide you through the mindset shift that turns mistakes into progress.

English Learner's Boost

I Was on Shame: I Struggled Just Like You

CHISTES MEXICANOS

CERO ABSOLUTO

An word that repeats information or is obvious, is called a redundancy.
Exam tips on how to write better and not be worrying about how to find enough words.