English in Madrid

UNDER-PRESSURE STARMER'S NEW U-TURN Compulsory digital IDs are on the cards U-turn Literal meaning: On the road, a U-turn is when a vehicle turns 180 degrees and goes back in the opposite direction . Figurative meaning: In everyday English, it describes a complete change of opinion, policy, or plan , often in politics, business, or personal decisions. 🌞 The government made a U-turn on tax policy after public protests. → They completely reversed their decision. To be on the cards (UK English; in US English: to be in the cards) Meaning: Something that is likely to happen, possible, or expected . Origin: Comes from the idea of fortune-telling with cards (like tarot or playing cards). If something is on the cards, it’s foretold or destined. 🌞 A promotion could be on the cards for her this year. → A promotion is likely or expected. Have you ever made a U-turn in your life — changed your mind completely about something? What happened? Can you think of a famous U-turn? What h...

Image created with Chat GPT 6️⃣ HANDY (adjective) - useful or helpful - something that makes life easier ( 🇪🇸 útil) / easy to reach or kept nearby   ( 🇪🇸 a mano) -- To have something handy means to keep it close in case you need it ( 🇪🇸 tener algo a mano) / good at fixing, making, or doing practical tasks ( 🇪🇸  ser manitas) 🌞 This app is really handy for learning new vocabulary. 🌞 It’s always handy to have a notebook in your bag. 🌞 Keep a bottle of water handy during class. 🌞 He’s pretty handy about the house . He can fix most things. 💻 What’s the handiest app or website for your studies or anything else? ✈️ What object do you always like to have handy when you travel?   👜 Do you usually keep anything handy in your bag or desk? What? 👨‍🔧 Are you a handy person? What things can you fix or make yourself? 👨‍🏫 Imagine you’re a teacher — what would you keep handy in the classroom?  #WOTD HANDY (adj) - useful or convenient (práctico, ú...

Image created with Chat GPT 1️⃣ - What's Madrid like? - It's funny . You'll have a great time.   Su: It's fun .​ 😍​ I make this mistake hehe Helena: me too😂😂 Graham: It wo n't do any harm to have a look at this: Fun v Funny Common Mistakes with Enjoy and Fun Have a go at this Quizlet: 2️⃣ You'd better take an umbrella because is going to rain later. Su: is going --> it's going (maybe?) 😍​ If it's not that one, I can't spot the mistake Graham: You'd better take an umbrella because it is going to rain later. Who is it? It's me. 3️⃣ I've still got a few things to do. I need about other twenty minutes to finish everything. José:  Could be: I've still got some things to do. I need about another twenty minutes to finish everything. Graham: Only one mistake. Which one is it? José: Other. 😍 Graham: Right . The mistake is other. Another is used with one thing (or if you specify the number of things) e.g. I made anoth...

Image created with Chat GPT Do the Quizlet to see how many of the twenty random e-words you know: Now look at some of the following e-words within a tweet. Click on some links (you don't have to explore every single one). You can respond to the tweets in X/Twitter if you like. After each tweet, you'll find a question - again, it is not necessary to answer them all. ELDERLY Old age is nice but to reach 106 years like Sister Cecilia is too much, as I said in your blog in 2017. People are stupid when they think that the elderly are useless. — joe elm (@joeelm2015) January 21, 2022   How can communities better support elderly residents? EXPLANATION #idioms Listen to the explanation of IN DONKEY'S YEARS 👇🏼 and write some example sentences of your own. Also see: https://t.co/karjl6OfI8 https://t.co/QgwJX9UNdM https://t.co/qrZHlfEj8s pic.twitter.com/TliEJhhJlQ — English in Madrid (@madteacher72) October 8, 2022 When someone makes a mistake, do they always owe an explanation? ...