Austerity and Hunger in Spain

 An article about the economic situation in Spain published by The New York Times causes a stir. But is it a true reflecion of the Spanish situation ?

Click here for the New York Times Article and photo gallery.


 And also in the news...

 Clashes between police and demonstrators on the streets of Madrid

British Deputy Prime Minister apologises for breaking a promise.

Nick Clegg,  British Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrat Party apologises for breaking an election promise not to increase university tuition fees, which now cost students up to 9,000 pounds a year. Now a spoof video of his apology has been released.

Oral exam 1º Bachillerato

This year we have talked  and read about all kinds of topics. Choose one which you found particularly interesting or one that stuck in your memory for whatever reason and talk about it here on this VoiceThread. Talk about what you learnt about the subject and also your different opinions and ideas. I look forward to your comments.

Remember this is your last oral exam and therefore 10% of your final mark.
 
Deadline: 10th June.









Check your marks and comments here

Sheila's last lesson

This is a picture taken by Sheila on her last lesson with Aple2.

I can't live without...

 4º ESO C & D

 Deadline: 20th May

 


Check your  marks and comments here

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones, one of the greatest rock bands of all times, have been going since the 1960s. How much do you know about them? When did they start? What are their best known albums and songs? Who are the most popular members of the band?
Watch and see how many of the questions below you can answer.

1. When was the band formed?
2. What two singles were first released?
3. When was their second album, 12X5, released?
4. What was their first international hit?
5. A tabloid newspaper published an article about the band causing the authorities to investigate them. What was the article about?
6. What bands and singer appeared in the Circus themed concerts?
7. Why did Brian Jones leave the band?
8. There was tension between which two members of the band?
9. How many members have the Rolling Stones had?
   

Natural Disasters

2011 was the worst year on record for natural disasters.Watch the video and then write a list of the different disasters mentioned and the place where they occurred.

Happy Easter!

I hope you are all enjoying your Easter holiday.

This time I am not going to suggest any videos. How about some music instead?
Here is a song by the choir Antara Korai Voces Blancas de Alcorcón. They have just released their first audio CD! Congratulations Sandra!!