Jane Eyre I have just finished reading JANE EYRE , the novel by Charlotte Bronte. I know ! ... ,what does a man in his sixties do , reading a novel which seems to be meant for younger people and depicts a very stifling Victorian society ?. It is not trendy at the present time , but it doesn´t matter at all. I really enjoyed it even though English was sometimes hard to understand ,language has evolved in such manner that many words or expressions would not be understood by native speakers. either. I think Jane Eyre was a pioneer , way far ahead her time. She struggled against the dominant strict rules at that time. The list of characters is long , but all of them are accurately portrayed, and you can also tell without being there the scent of English countryside and the gentle rain trickling down the windows. I recommend this book to all those who want to try something different.. Talking about words this one really struck me very much I had never heard before '' DESTITUTE''. which by the way is a false friend to the Spanish ''DESTITUIDO'' Thank you for reading this note

agency In an informal conversation i Heard ' they have more agency '. I looked up in the dictionary and there is an idiom ' through the agency of someone,' this I understand but not ' they have more agency'. I would appreciate if someone clears that up for me

verbs after taking an English lesson on Skype What verbs could I use to mean that I want to see the lesson again using skype historyTo revise to review to go over or any other one that you might think of thank you

phrasal verbs I am keen on phrasal verbs though they are difficult sometimes for a non native speaker, it is not enough knowing the meaning but also you have to know how to use them in context. Please the phrasaal verb hung up and the word hungup when shall I use them ,I would appreciate if you give one or two examples. thanks in advance José

Next level I am really excited, after a long life of hard work I have just retired. some months ago.I have been always fond of learning English and I am planning to take on my classes and conversation practise again and, jump to what I call the next level. For the time being, I indulge myself with tons of movies and tv series most of them in American English, this is the ninety per cent of the total tv production in English. language I must say that I understand most of what I hear on them, and that makes me really happy. For those students who have reached a good level of English , I allow myself to recommend not to switch the subtitles on, for it really hinders the normal development of your skills. In the begining it may seem very difficult, and it is, but step by step one can notice that your ear get used to it. In conclusion there are not shortcuts,the secret lies in striving to work everyday and I assure you that you will be rewarded in no time at all.

grammar Thank you for the tip on lie and lay I think I won´t mistake anymore.

lie vs. lay Can anyone explain the difference between these two verbs LIE vs. LAY thankyou very much

ON-LINE SHOPPING In the last , let´s say, four or five years ON-LINE SHOPPING has become one of the most popular ways for people to purchase any kind of items ,from a small gadget, up to the latest bestseller, along with groceries, clothes, tickets for the concert etc.How conveniant it is to run errands without leaving your cosy couch .You only need an intenet line, ( everybody has got one nowadays). and any device that can connect you on the internet. Things are usually cheaper than shops around the corner , many times you don´t even have to pay for the shippment. neither have you to worry about returning items either , in case anyone is faulty, on-line shops would accept them back at their expenses within a reasonable period of time. Those are the pros , but there are some cons that people take into account too. Basically it has to do with privacy, for they have to disclose personal information,people are reluctant to give away passwords and credit cards numbers, but anyone does the same when you pick up the tab at the restaurant. In conclusion ,if you weigh up things in favor and things against, I wouldn´t doubt for a single minute ,the future is more and more on the ON-LINE SHOPPING side.

wathch your weight I´ve been trying hard during those Christmas days not to eat more than usual -It is true that those days call for a little of self indulgence. If you are a sweet tooth like me ,it is hard to refrain yourself from picking up a little bit from here a little bit from there apart from regular meals, which are more copious than usual..The aftermath can be devastating though. This morning I carefully took my clothes off even my wedding band and the feedback of the scale was undeniable, 2.5 more kilos that I have put on. I ve got more than three hundred days left to fix that until next Christmas time.