MIND THE GAP

It was such a good experience that we needed to come back. Millions of people had visited London since last April but, what about the #Torrentistas? London had missed us so much that it welcomed us with the best of its weather. 

There we were again, 40 brave manchegos divided into #GuaposYSimpáticos, #FotogénicosPacosMen and #ElectricBlueCats ready to check that the city that appears in our Burlington books really exists and is not an evil invention of English teachers (page 92, exercise 1, listen and repeat) to keep everyone motivated.

 Notting Hill, set of famous films and icon of Carnival lovers, was the starting point. After it, a very nice walk throughout Hyde Park screaming every 2 minutes in because of the shock caused by the posh cars that we found.

Who can say that has gone running in Hyde Park? The #Torrentistas. After a busy  day visiting Stamford Bridge and the Tower of London, getting lost several times along the Thames, and dancing Gangnam Style at St. Paul’s, we really deserved some exercise. 

 Álvaro is praying. He hopes Zarco gets new shoes for his birthday. The crazy ladders of a Second World War warship are not the best help if you want to keep your consciousness awake.

 But do you know what really keeps you awake? The great sound of those Dr Dre Beats that we bought by  

                                                              the dozens in Camden Town.

Is there anything more English than watching the changing of the guards under the snow? Is there anything more traditional than eating Chicken Tikka Masala in London? Maybe getting lost in the busy underground during rush hour? Not at all. English football!! Abramovich wants us to come back to Stanford Bridge because Torres…scored two goals!! Maybe because of the Spanish flags, maybe because of the porompompon dance, or maybe because Borja got lost (again) in the toilets. Nobody knows, but Torres….scored!!!

That was it. #DiegoTorrenteLondonTripII finished and we left the city crying behind us. For next year, Marga or Lucía can tell the new students where to buy a loaf of bread for 4 euros, Roberto can tell how to fall in love with a receptionist, Ana Isabel is an expert in breaking a suitcase four times and then losing the ID in the airport, Carlos will teach them how to eat a whole Toblerone and get sick afterwards, Luis is an expert dialoguing with the underground security men, Edu can teach them the names of all football players (just in case), Raquel will tell them how to make a photo book in four days, Ana will probably advise them not to get their knees injured, Marina will remind them to mind the gap, Álex or Javi can advise them not to fall asleep next to a teacher…and many other things. What happens in London, stays in London… or in this blog, be careful! London is getting ready. We’ll be back. 

shhh...Genius sleeping....

@eduarcas84 

St. Patrick's Day

LONDON UNDERGROUND

LONDON UNDERGROUND

Today, January 9th, London Underground celebrates its birthday. It`s been 150 years since the first underground journey took place in 1863.

Many London Underground stations are quite beautiful and they are worth seeing. 

Click here if you want to have a look at some of the most famous ones.

If you want to learn more about this "unusual" birthday, watch this short video. It won`t take long.

YES, HE COULD (again)

People from the USA, the country where dreams come true, decided last night that Barack Obama should continue leading the most influential country of the world because for most of them he still represents the famous American dream.

Both candidates, the Democrat and the Republican, Obama and Romny, have starred one of the most exhausting battles for the Presidency ever and Ohio, Colorado, Florida and many other states seemed to be the key to open the door of the White House. Finally, and after hours of nervousness, the Republican Romny appeared in a press conference to congratulate his rival for his victory. Obama immediately collapsed the social nets and his first speech as a new reelected president opened all the news programmes all over the world.

Obama’s first term has been characterized by a period of lights and shades. The expectations put on him four years ago were great and so have been the disappointments of some people after these years. The world economical crisis, the international conflicts in which USA have been involved, the advances in social programmes and even a Nobel Prize have sent the American President directly to the opening places of international media. Like one of those American rock stars, Obama has been both loved and hated equally.

Obama has a new challenge in front of him, the challenge of governing a country which is losing part of its splendor and taking it to the place where its citizens are used to seeing it. Europe, the emerging South American and Asian states, and almost all countries in the world will not overlook his decisions. Good luck Mr. President. 

HALLOWEEN CONTEST

Once again, Halloween has arrived to our high school and of course our students have carved and decorated the scariest pumpkins.

                                   

     

Unfortunately, we only have three winners. The "Mad hatter" won the 3rd prize 

 Javier, Manuel and José got the second position:

And the first prize was for this scary pumpkin. Congratulations to Gabriele and Patricia:

 

2nd ESO - Optional Activities

These activities will help you if you are revising for UNIT 2 test (Burlington. Passport 2)

HEALTH

Have you ever thought about the importance of being healthy and following a healthy diet? Have a look at these slides and think about it.