Have you ever wondered about the food astronauts eat in space? If so, have a look at the following video about some healthy snacks
Now decide if these sentences are "True " or "False". Remember to correct the false ones.
1. A snack can be eaten either mid-morning or mid-afternoon.
2. Fruit eaten on the space station is sometimes fresh.
3. Seeds and nuts are not a good idea for a healthy snack.
4. Samantha has got a special power bar made for her by a chef called Stefano Potato.
After watching the video , read the article in the link below and answer the questions. Astronauts Food
5. Eating in space is difficult because of the lack of gravity, give some examples.
6. What were the first space foods like? Were they tasty?
7. Were space foods prepared in a special way?
8. Is it possible to eat hot meals in space? Explain.
9. What do you need to drink in space?
Expressing quantity in English is a basic grammar point. However, there are so many that it is worth revising them in order to avoid mistakes. Click on the links below and leave your results in a comment as usual.
In a couple of days it will be April's Fool Day again. Have you ever played a trick on someone? What did you do? How did he / she react? What do you think about the jokes suggested in the video below? Which one is your favourite? Leave your answers in a comment as usual.
Today I suggest you to write a composition giving details about a memorable experience you have had. Explain when was it, who you went with, where you went, what you saw, what activities you did, what you ate and how you felt. Remember to leave your writing in your comment.
Gibraltar has been a British territory for more than 300 years. Have you ever visited it? What are its must-see attractions? Click on the video and answer the questions below it. Remember to leave your answers in a comment as usual.
1. Gibraltar is a mixture of Spanish and British influencies. The video gives five examples related to shops and restaurants.
2. How do you get to the top of the Rock?
3.Why should you be careful with the monkeys?
4. What two tourist attractions are there inside the rock?
5. Apart from monkeys, what other animals can you spot in the Gibraltar Bay?
The Passive Voice is more common in English than in Spanish. We use it when we intentionally want to hide the subject of the sentence or when we want to emphasize the action more than the doer. If you need some practice on this grammar point, click on the links below and then leave your results in a comment as usual.
Look at this picture. Isn't it funny? Why do you think this man is making a face? In fact, he is taking part in an old British competition. If you want to learn more about some of the most unusual British festivals, click on the link below. Remember to do the True / False Exercise and the Multiple Choice Exercise. Leave your results in a comment as usual!
How often do you dream? Do you remember what you dream? Is there a hidden meaning in your dreams? If you want to learn more about dreaming and dream interpretation, click on the link below. Choose five out of the twelve questions and leave the answers in a comment as usual.
When talking about the past, we have to distinguish between an action that started and finished in the past, that is, Past Simple, and an action that was happening in a given moment in the past, Past Continuous. This grammar point is very useful when telling a story. If you need some practice, click on the links below and leave your results in a comment.
Hi eveyone! Are you enjoying your holidays? Are you somewhere near the sea? I found out this reading and I thought you might want to have a look at it. It contains a lot of summer vocabulary so read it first and then do the two task sections below. Leave your answers in a comment as usual!
When having dinner in a foreign country you have to pay attention to the appropriate table manners. What is considered polite in a country might be considered rude in another one. Today, I want you to read an article about good table manners around the world, and then decide if the sentences below are True or False. Remember to correct the false ones.
1. In France people hide their hands when they aren't eating.
2. You mustn't use a knife to cut your potatoes in Germany.
3. Hungarians never say cheers with alcoholic drinks.
4. In Japan you don't keep your chopsticks in a horizontal position.
5. In Korea young people start eating before old people.
6. In Thailand the spoon is the only utensil used to put food in your mouth.
When learning English, sooner or later you have to study the irregular verb list. It may seem a bit difficult at first but it is basic for storytelling, anecdotes or just talking about your past weekend!
Click on the links below for some very complete exercises. Try them and leave me your results as usual!
This is a very common topic when learning English at basic levels, but I usually come across students who don't know much about advanced weather vocabulary and natural phenomena. Click on the links below and check your knowledge. Leave me your results in a comment as usual!
English people are not very good at cooking, however it is worth having a look at the two recipes I want to share with you today. The first one is salty and more complicated, but the second one is sweet and very easy. Do the exercises and leave the results as usual! Enjoy your meal!
Next week we'll be visiting this special zoo in Fuengirola. But first , I want you to have a look at its web site and search for the answer to these questions.Remember to leave your answers in a comment!
1. How much is a ticket for a child? And for an adult?
2. Are there family/group discounts available?
3. Are there any restaurants in the park?
4.How many habitats can you find there?
5. What is the EAZA?
6. Are there any exhibitions or special activities at the moment?
Henry Morgan was a famous pirate from the seventeenth century. He fought in many battles, was in prison and received the title of "Sir" during his life. Click on the link below to learn more and answer the following questions.
Henry Morgan
- Who gave Henry Morgan the title of " Sir" ?
- Where was he born?
- Why did he become so famous?
- How did he go out from prison?
- What place is named after him?
Writing about your town, village or city is a very common topic. It will be very easy if you follow the guidelines below. In this post I ask you to write a composition of about 80-100 words.
1. Introduce your town: location, inhabitants, climate, important festivals
2. Important places: tourist sights, relevant buildings, natural environment
3. Recommendations: restaurants, shops, special events
4. Opinion: positive and negative aspects
In only a few days, we´ll be celebrating Chritmas again! If you want to learn about the different British traditions, click on the link below and get ready to have fun with Mr. Bean. Leave your result in your comments as usual. Merry Christmas to you all!
