Sometimes when I come across videos from people who devote time, energy and money for the sake of education and just for free I often ask myself what moves them. It can’t be money so then, what? Anyway, listen to this lesson about adjectives ending in -ing /-ed from Jennifer, a USA teacher since 1996.
Monthly Archives: September 2009
David Beckham
David Beckham is problably one of the most glamorous footballers in history but he is also a good professional and although I have to admit that I’m not an expert in these matters I’ve been going to football matches on and off for six years . Beckham is an English professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder. He currently plays for and captains Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy and is also a member of the England national team. He earned his 100th cap for England against France in March 2008.Beckham’s career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, then He left Manchester United to sign for Real Madrid in 2003, where he remained for four seasons.
Listen to an interview where David Beckham talks to Bill Woods about why he went to the LA Galaxy and his first season there.
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Congreso Anota
Back from Congreso Anota I want to thank the organisers of the event sponsored by Pearson for treating us so well. To tell you the truth I would have liked it to last a bit longer as we were treated like royalty. I also want to point out the remarkable lecturers ranging from the good-natured Luis Rojas Marcos to the smart Pilar Jerico who taught us the value of the concept No Miedo, never forgetting the moving account of Sebastian Alvaro’s incredible experiences with his team or the quick-witted Emilio Calatayud with his down-to-earth view of our increasingly permissive society towards our children.
On the personal level, I have to confess that I had a great, great time in Madrid ; that I had the opportunity to see colleagues and friends I hadn’t seen for a long time, some as long as 13 years and so , as we had to make up for lost time some of us didn’t even sleep a wink , not that I regret it , on the contrary. 
Goodbye My Lover
“Back to bedlam” , James Blunt’s debut album has some soul in it but if I had to choose a song it would definitely be “Goodbye my Lover” . This song moves me in a way no other song has ever done as it never fails to stir my memories .
“Goodbye My Lover”
Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
‘Cause I saw the end before we’d begun,
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.
So I took what’s mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won’t stop there,
I am here for you if you’d only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul.
You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when,
My heart was blinded by you.
I’ve kissed your lips and held your hand.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well, I know your smell.
I’ve been addicted to you.[x2]
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
Weddings
Written by Sandra Garcia Corte , 4º year
To start with, I have to tell you that I have been to many weddings in my life since I was a little child. This is because my mother has a lot of first cousins. In fact, they can be more than 20 ! 
Anyway, despite me having gone to so many weddings, I just really enjoyed my self in the first one.
I was with my aunt in my grandma’s house one day, when the door bell rang. It was my aunt’s boyfriend wanting to tell her something extremely important… As everyone was expecting (except my aunt) he showed her a beautiful golden engagement ring ! Of course, she said Yes !
The wedding took place three months later. (I was six years old). It was on the 4th of February and to everyone’s surprise it had snowed a lot the week before. Fortunately, that Saturday, the sun was shining.
The groom arrived before the bride. He was wearing tails and my mother was with him because she was the maid of honour. Half an hour later, the bride arrived. She looked gorgeous with her beautiful white dress and veil covering her face. I was one of the bridesmaid and my cousins were page boys.
They got married in a small chapel in the countryside. My grandfather, who was the best man walked the bride down the aisle. During the ceremony they pronounced the vows and exchanged silver coins, as usual. The significance of this ritual is sharing the worldly goods.
After the service, they stood outside for photographs for a long time. As they were leaving the Church, the guests threw rice over them. Besides, my aunt threw her bouquet of flowers over her shoulder towards the crowd.
Then, we went along for the reception. We stood on the grass, by the river outside the restaurant and everyone drank cider and champagne for hours!
Later on, we entered the restaurant to have lunch; we took places. When the bride and groom came in looking wonderful, everyone stood up to welcome them with lights ! The meal consisted of 3 or 4 courses. After the meal, the couple decided to cut the wedding cake together. As they were cutting it, my dad proposed a toast. Afterwards, the best man gave the first speech. It was about the fact that in marriage, you have to give and take… Finally, we danced the whole afternoon and even the whole night.
The next week the new couple left for their honeymoon to Egypt !!