English in Madrid

  1/3 I've learnt the word "braga" (in English it's neck warmer apparently). I was surprised to see policemen wearing them when it was 18*C. — Upgrade your English (@madteacher72) September 18, 2015 2/3 Is the expression "estar hecho una braga" used now? In English I say "I'M KNACKERED" (v. tired) all the time. It's v. informal. — Upgrade your English (@madteacher72) September 18, 2015 3/3 "bragas" = knickers. A funny saying is "DON'T GET YOUR KNICKERS IN A TWIST". Said to sb who gets v. upset over stg unimportant. — Upgrade your English (@madteacher72) September 18, 2015 #idioms GET YOUR KNICKERS IN A TWIST (inf) - panic or get annoyed about sth without good reason e.g. He's always getting his knickers in a twist about something or other. e.g. We had plenty of time to get there but she started getting her knickers in a twist. https://t.co/qllWOiAn5T — Upgrade your English (@madteacher72) April 1, 2020 #W #O #...

6️⃣ I don't eat meat. 🐄 I don't either. 🐑 I neither. 🐐 Neither I do. 🐎 I don't too. Helena: I don't either. José: I neither. Graham: Anyone else care to have a go ? Su: Neither I do Graham:   There are three possible ways of agreeing with a negative statement. 1. - I don't eat meat. - I don't (eat meat) either . We use either after a negative verb . 2.  - I don't eat meat. - I Me neither. Me neither is used to agree with a negative statement. 3.  - I don't eat meat. - Neither do I . We use negative inversion here. The auxiliary depends on the first statement . - I can't ... - Neither can I . - I haven't ... - Neither has he . - I didn't .... - Neither did we . etc.etc. Too and so are used to agree with positive statements . - I  would like to go. - Me too . / - I would like to go too . / - So would I . 7️⃣ - I don't mind to do the washing-up. - I don't care for his films. 🔴 Both sentences are right. 🟠 Both ...

  Graham: What do you think of Sol? Do you like the reforms changes they have made to the Square? I pass through Sol more often than I used to. It's unusual to see it not looking like a building site . I don't understand how it takes so long to make changes that you hardly notice . The only ones who benefit are the cronies of mayor. 💰 Helena: I haven't seen it yet...but, in my opinion,  there are many other more urgent needs in the city than   other than this one. Graham: Exactly. It is important to have the emblematic centre of Madrid in decent shape though . I just don't get why they have to continually dig it up .  I wish they wouldn't allow the likes of giant gorillas and Chucky dolls to hang around there either . I know they have to earn a living but it's not as if they are performers who can entertain crowds. Helena: 🤣🤣 Graham: Many other parts of Madrid resemble a building site . What changes over the last few years do you approve...

  Source: You Tube (Eurovision Song Contest)   Key Words: Making your mind up Making your mind up (Bucks Fizz) You gotta speed it up And then you gotta slow it down 'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top You gotta play around But soon you will find that there comes a time For making your mind up You gotta turn it on And then you gotta put it out You gotta be sure that it's something Everybody's gonna talk about Before you decide that the time's arrived For making your mind up Don't let your indecision Take you from behind Trust your inner vision Don't let others change your mind And now you really gotta burn it up And make another fly by night Get a run for your money and take a chance And it'll turn out right But when you can see how it's gotta be You're making your mind up And try to look as if you don't care less But if you wanna see some more Bending the rules of the game Will let you find the one you're looking for An...

Image created with Chat GPT Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues The alarm wakes you with a shock, the summer holiday is over and it's time to face that inbox full of unread emails. This time last week, life was very different. You enjoyed late nights, lazy mornings balancing family fun and you time. Even if you enjoy your job, the transition from holiday to work can be hard, particularly in September as the days begin to shorten . Here are some ways of making the transition a little bit easier. Tick off small tasks It can be tempting to launch straight into tackling the hardest task first. But careers coach Sarah Robinson says it's better to " ease back in " by starting with small, manageable tasks and "quick wins". "It's about trying to build momentum, because I think sometimes it can just feel overwhelming when you've got a massive inbox," she says. Counsellor Susan Carr agrees. She says it isn't po...

Image created by Chat GPT 'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton Dolly Parton, the much-loved US singer-songwriter who has died at the age of 80, was known for her pearls of wisdom and humour as well as her music. She regularly offered her perceptive and witty insights about life, music, fame and equal rights. Here are some of her most memorable quotes from down the years : Philosophy " The way I see it , if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." "I always just thought if you see somebody without a smile, give 'em yours!" "I'm not going to limit myself just because people won't accept the fact that I can do something else." "If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one ." "Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life." "Storms make trees take deeper roots ." "Sometime...