English in Madrid

Source: YouTube (The Telegraph) Key words: Starmer resignation speech Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life. A new Labour government. The first in 14 years. A page in our country's history turned after years of disappointment and despair . The chance to change the lives of millions of people for the better. That's what I came into politics for. The journey to that point was not easy. Six years ago, I inherited a Labour Party that was politically, financially and morally bankrupt. I was told, time and time again , that my party was finished. That we were consigned to history , that a majority at the general election, let alone a landslide majority , was impossible. But we proved those people wrong because we changed our party. Ripping out the poison of antisemitism, restoring trust on the economy, defence, and national security. And becoming a party that, once again, stood proudly with , not against, our national flag. The hard work o...

Image created with Chat GPT I hear the word buddy more and more . It is an informal American term for a friend that has become widely used in British English. I wouldn't mind so much if we didn't have slang terms for friends already. Mate seems to have been overtaken by buddy. People sometimes use buddy when talking to complete strangers so it can sound insincere and perhaps patronising.             (in the gym)           - Hey buddy! How many sets do you have left ?           - I've just started but we can take turns if you like .               (in the pub)           - Hi there! Can I have two pints of lager please?           - Sure buddy. That'll be £8.50.           - How ya doin', bud? Not seen you in ages. Mate is the UK equivalent of buddy and it is still very common to hear. It'...

World Cup Controversy - Before the 2010 World Cup, some people weren't happy that Spanish players were reported to get €600,000 each if they ended up   winn ing the championship. The country was suffering after the great financial crash but nobody seemed to mind when Spain were crowned the winners. However, Spain got off to a terrible start when they were defeated by Switzerland - Did Spain get too big for  their football boots? , and many pointed the finger at Iker Casilla's partner - Girlfriend gets blame for defeat . England had thought, as they always do, that they would lift the trophy - Arrogant English - will they ever learn?   and most Scots supported Anyone But England - Come on USA, Algeria and Slovenia - ABE! Scotland played the World Champions a few months later - Come on Scotland!!! ; it wasn't as easy a win as Spain had assumed - Scotland 2 Spain 3 Boo-hoo! I didn't post anything related when Spain won the World Cup but I did when they went out in...

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 q-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.  QUIET 2/2 ... their dogs' mess. The square is full of litter. I wonder if she would say something to the culprits. I always feed birds away from people but even so, I can't be left in peace. As I asked the señora, is there not anything more important in the world to worry about? pic.twitter.com/D9uvp3c7ky — Upgrade your English (@madteacher72) June 30, 2019 QUOTE crawl: https://t.co/PzXsDJx1iB quote (v,n) - citar, cita - presupuesto I got a few quotes before deciding who to get to do the job. in quotes - entre comillas Read and comment on some of these quotes: https://t.co/j3LwAfuHob pic.twitter.com/TERlWIE0Tn — Upgrade your English (@madteacher72) March 10, 2022 QUIZ The seven Who Wants to b...

Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants Pope Leo XIV has started his official visit to Spain by praising its government's opposition to wars as well as its support for migrants. Speaking at a reception with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the royal palace in Madrid, Pope Leo spoke of Spain's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples". Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has clashed with US President Donald Trump over Iran, and with Israel over the war in Gaza and the Pope hailed Spain's "faithful adherence to international law and multilateralism". During his seven-day visit, Pope Leo will meet victims who experienced sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, as well as groups that look after the welfare of migrants. Immigration is a divisive issue in Spain, and the Pope's focus on the issue during his tour could be seen as support for the socialist prime minister. He will also deliv...