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Dear John



Remember me

You're everything I thought you never were
And nothing like I thought you could've been
But still you live inside of me
So tell me how is that

You're the only one I wish I could forget
The only one I'd love to not forgive
And though you break my heart
You're the only one
And though there are times when I hate you
'Cuz I can't erase
The times that you hurt me
And put tears on my face
And even now when I hate you
It pains me to say
I know I'll be there
At the end of the day

I don't wanna be without you babe
I don't want a broken heart
Don't wanna take a breath without you babe
I don't wanna play that part
I know that I love you
But let me just say
I don't wanna love you
In no kinda way, no no
I don't want a broken heart
And I don't wanna play the broken-hearted girl
No, no, no broken-hearted girl
I'm no broken-hearted girl

Something that I feel I need to say
Up'til now I've always been afraid
That you would never come around
And still I wanna put this out

You say you got the most respect for me
But sometimes I feel your not deserving of me
And still your in my heart
But you're the only one

And yes, there are times when I hate you
But I don't complain
'Cuz I've been afraid that
You would walk away

Oh but now I don't hate you
I'm happy to say
That I will be there
At the end of the day

I don't wanna be without you babe
I don't want a broken heart
Don't wanna take a breath without you babe
I don't wanna play that part
I know that I love you
But let me just say
I don't wanna love you
In no kinda way, no no
I don't want a broken heart
And I don't wanna play the broken-hearted girl
No, no, no broken-hearted girl
I'm no broken-hearted girl

Now I'm at a place I thought I'd never be(ooh)
I'm living in a world that all about you and me(yeah)
Ain't gotta be afraid, my broken heart is free
To spread my wings and fly away, away with you

I don't wanna be without you babe
I don't want a broken heart
Don't wanna take a breath without you babe
I don't wanna play that part
I know that I love you
But let me just say
I don't wanna love you
In no kinda way, no no
I don't want a broken heart
I don't wanna play the broken-hearted girl
No, no, no broken-hearted girl
I'm no broken-hearted girl

Broken-hearted girl, no, no
No broken-hearted girl
No broken-hearted girl




3º ESO




Dialogue

Mr and Mrs Smith are out celebrating their wedding anniversary.
It's 8pm. Mr Smith (Jack) and Mrs Smith (Jill) are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.
They have just arrived at the restaurant.


Mr Smith: Well here we are. What do you think?
Mrs Smith: It's lovely Jack. Are you sure we can afford it?
Mr Smith: Well I may have to do some washing up, but you're worth it.

The waiter arrives.

Waiter: Good evening sir, madame.
Mr Smith: Good evening. We have a reservation for a table for two in the name of Smith.
Waiter: Yes sir. May I take your coats?

Waiter takes their coats and hangs them up.


Mr & Mrs Smith: Thank you.
Waiter: Your welcome. Would you like to come to the table or would you prefer to order in the bar?
Mr Smith: I wouldn't mind an aperitif. We'll order in the bar.
Waiter: Please follow me, I'll bring you the menu in a moment.


Mr & Mrs Smith order their drinks at the bar and sit down to look at the menu.

Mrs Smith: Oh dear Jack, it's all in French!
Mr Smith: Well that's what we're paying for. Don't worry I've got an idea.
Waiter: Are you ready to order sir?
Mr Smith: Not really. Could you recommend something.
Waiter: Certainly sir. The fresh lobster is particularly good this evening, and for starters may I recommend a light consomme?
Mr Smith: Sounds lovely, what do you think dear?
Mrs Smith: Oh yes, I love lobster.
Waiter: So, that's two consomme and two lobsters. Would you like to look at the wine menu?
Mr Smith: Why don't you bring us what you think will go best. Nothing too expensive though.
Waiter: No problem sir. I'll call you as soon as your table is ready.


The waiter walks away.


Mrs Smith: You are clever Jack, but what about dessert.
Mr Smith: Don't worry, they bring round a sweet trolley, so we just point at what we fancy!


A while later Mr & Mrs Smith have finished eating and are drinking their coffee.


Waiter: Was everything to your satisfaction?
Mr & Mrs Smith Yes, lovely thank you.
Mr Smith: The whole meal was delicious, our compliments to the chef. Unfortunately we have to be back for the baby-sitter so could we pay now?
Waiter: Certainly sir, I'll bring you the bill. Would you like me to order you a taxi.
Mr Smith: Yes that would be great, thank you.
Mrs Smith: What a nice man, we must leave him a good tip.
Mr Smith: Yes of course.





WHEN I LOOK AT YOU - MILEY CYRUS


Everybody needs inspiration,--------->Todos necesitamos inspiración,
everybody needs a song,-------------->todos necesitamos una canción,
beautiful melody,-------------------->una hermosa melodía,
when the night´s so long.------------>cuando la noche es tan larga.


Because there is no guarantee-------->Porque no hay ninguna garantía
that this life is easy--------------->de que la vida sea fácil
when my world is falling apart------->cuando mi mundo se cae a pedazos,
when there's no light---------------->cuando no hay luz
to break up the dark----------------->para acabar con la oscuridad,
that's when I, I...------------------>es cuando yo, yo...
I look at you.----------------------->te busco a ti.


When the waves----------------------->Cuando las olas
are flooding the shore--------------->inundan la orilla
and I can't find--------------------->y no puedo encontrar
my way home anymore------------------>nunca más el camino a casa
that's when I, I...------------------>es cuando yo, yo...
I look at you.----------------------->te busco a ti.


When I look at you------------------->Cuando te busco
I see forgiveness-------------------->veo el perdón,
I see the truth---------------------->veo la verdad,
you love me for who I am------------->me amas por quién soy
like the stars hold the moon--------->como las estrellas sujetan la luna
right there where they belong-------->exactamente allí donde tienen que estar
and I know I'm not alone.------------>y sé que no estoy sola.


When my world is falling apart------->Cuando mi mundo se cae a pedazos,
when there's no light---------------->cuando no hay luz
to break up the dark----------------->para acabar con la oscuridad,
that's when I, I...------------------>es cuando yo, yo...
I look at you.----------------------->te busco a ti.


When the waves----------------------->Cuando las olas
are flooding the shore--------------->inundan la orilla
and I can't find--------------------->y no puedo encontrar
my way home anymore------------------>nunca más el camino a casa
that's when I, I...------------------>es cuando yo, yo...
I look at you.----------------------->te busco a ti.


You appear just like a dream to me---->Surges como un sueño para mí
just like kaleidoscope colors--------->como los colores de un caleidoscopio
that cover me,----------------------->que me arropan,
all I need every breath that I breathe--->todo lo que necesito en cada aliento que respiro
don't you know you´re beautiful...------->¿no sabes que eres hermoso?


When the waves----------------------->Cuando las olas
are flooding the shore--------------->inundan la orilla
and I can't find--------------------->y no puedo encontrar
my way home anymore------------------>nunca más el camino a casa
that's when I, I...------------------>es cuando yo, yo...
I look at you,----------------------->te busco a ti,
I look at you,----------------------->te busco a ti,
yeah, yeah.-------------------------->sí, sí.


You appear just like a dream to me.---->Surges como un sueño para mí.

Now that you´re experts...I have two difficult questions for you.







The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is a rowing race in England between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club, each spring on the Thames in London.
What distance do they have to row?
What´s the best time ever recorded?
Good luck!

And the winner is.........Diego (3º ESO A)

Great, Diego!!! You´ve found out the answers.

The best score was 16 minutes and 19 seconds.
The distance was 6779 meters (4 miles and 374 yards)


Although Father´s Day is celebrated in most countries the third Sunday in June, we celebrate it today here in Spain, 19th of March, St Joseph´s Day.
Anyway, this message is especially for my students (it´s an order, guys)...



Make your father happy today!!!!



I´ll give you some ideas:

Do secret acts of kindness, like taking out the rubbish :)
Be obedient.
Help at home, without being asked.
Get along with your brothers and sisters :)
Make or take him out to dinner.
Send him an on-line greeting card.
Write a greeting card.
Buy a gift for him.
Send him flowers.
Just kiss him.

******************



Don´t forget that you´ll miss them one day, as I do now...



This entry is dedicated to the memory of my father... with all my love.

My question has a special fragrance today, guys. Each country in Britain has its own floral emblem. What are the symbols of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Good luck!

This time the winner is....Alejandro Rubio, 3º ESO B. Well done!!

England: the rose.
Scotland: the thistle.
Wales: the daffodil.
Northern Ireland: the shamrock.

FIGHT FOR THIS LOVE - CHERYL COLE



Too much of anything can make you sick
Even the good can be a curse (curse)
Makes it hard to know which road to go down
Knowing too much can get you hurt.

Is it better? Is it worse?
Always sitting in reverse
It's just like we're going backwards.

I know where I want this to go
We're driving fast but lets go slow
But I don't want us to crash no.

Just know you're not in this thing alone
There's always a place in me that you can call home
Whenever you feel like we're growing apart
Let's just go back, back, back, back, back to the start.

Anything that's worth having
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quiting's out of the question
When it gets tough, gotta fight some more.

We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's' worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh).

Now everyday ain't gon' be no picnic
Love aint no walk in the park
All you can do is make the best of it now
Can't be afraid of the dark.

Just know you're not in this thing alone
There's always a place in me that you can call home
Whenever you feel like we're growing apart
Let's just go back, back, back, back, back to the start.

Anything that's worth having
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quiting's out of the question
When it gets tough, gotta fight some more.

We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh).

I don't know where we're heading
I'm willing and ready to go.

We've been driving so fast
We just need to slow down
And just role.

Anything that's worth having
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quiting's out of the question
When it gets tough, gotta fight some more.

We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh).

We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
It's worth having, it's worth fighting for
3º ESO


Hi, guys!
I´m sure you already know what to say when shopping. Anyway, here you have a video to help you. I´ll ask you about the girls on the video next Monday. Original, aren´t they? xD



Big Ben is one of the most popular symbols of the Great Britain. It is really the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, but is often extended to refer to the clock tower as well. Augustus Pugin became the architect of the clock and the dials. At the base of each of the four dials there is an inscription in Latin. Can you translate it into English for me?
Answer with a comment. Good luck!


Congratulations Adrián C.B. (3º ESOA)!!!
You´re right: "God save our queen Victoria I"


Riddles are very useful to learn a language.
Many of them play with words and their
meanings or sounds. Try this one!
If you know the answer, write a comment here.
Don´t forget to write your name.


What starts with "t", ends with "t" and is full of "t"?

And the winner is...

Álvaro C.N. 3º ESO A

"Hi, I´m Alvaro and the possible answer is TEAPOT"

GR8!!!!!


Mmmmm, today I´ve got a question for you, guys. If you know the answer, write a comment with the solution and your name. I´ll give you a sticker for being "the fastest and cleverest student" who has visited my blog.

Question 1:

How would you translate "a sleeping policeman" into Spanish?



And the winner is....David P.G. 4º ESO B

"Hi, I´m David P.G. The answer is BADÉN (16.26)"


Congratulations!!!!!!!
At 3:34 am local time, on February 27th, a devastating magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. Here you have some first-person accounts of the quake.



Read "If", a beautiful poem by Kipling (1865-1936), a British poet who was born in Bombay and received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. It´ll be a good introduction to the world of Conditional Sentences. Enjoy it!




IF you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
'Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,
if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!

*******

Si guardas en tu puesto la cabeza tranquila
cuando todo a tu lado es cabeza perdida;
si en ti mismo tienes una fe que te niegan
y nunca desprecias las dudas que ellos tengan;
si esperas en tu puesto, sin fatiga en la espera;
si, engañado, no engañas;
si no buscas más odio que el odio que te tengan...
Si eres bueno y no finges ser mejor de lo que eres;
si al hablar no exageras lo que sabes y quieres;
si sueñas, y los sueños no te hacen su esclavo;
si piensas y rechazas lo que piensas en vano;
si tropiezas con el triunfo, si a la cumbre llega tu derrota
y a estos dos impostores los tratas de igual forma;
si logras que se sepa la verdad que has hablado,
a pesar del sofisma del orbe encanallado;
si vuelves al comienzo del trabajo perdido,
aunque esta obra dure toda tu vida;
si arriesgas al momento y lleno de alegría
tus ganancias de siempre a la suerte de un día,
y pierdes y te lanzas de nuevo a la pelea,
sin decir nada a nadie de lo que es y lo que era;
si logras que nervios y corazón te asistan,
aun después de su fuga de tu cuerpo en fatiga,
y se agarren contigo cuando no quede nada,
porque tú lo deseas y lo quieres y mandas;
si hablas con el pueblo y guardas tu virtud;
si marchas junto a reyes a tu paso y tu luz;
si nadie que te hiera llega a hacerte una herida;
si todos te reclaman, y ninguno te precisa;
si llenas un minuto envidiable y certero
de sesenta segundos que te lleven al cielo...
toda esta tierra será dominio tuyo
y aún mucho más,
serás hombre, hijo mío.
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