The Making of a Basque, Bosnian, Geordie Filmmaker 17/06/21 / Keyword: filmmaker In this special interview, Gasteiz born, Glasgow-based filmmaker Yulene Hird talks about her projects, her life in Scotland, independence and deep fried Mars Bars! Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary to end up: to become eventually; turn out to be framing: A frame is a single…
How One Company is Beautifying Wind Turbines 10/06/21 / Keyword: wind turbines Are wind turbines too big and ugly? Tulip-shaped ‘eco-art’ turbines try to address common complaints about noise, danger to wildlife and ugliness. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary spin: the presentation of information in a favourable way wind farm: land with energy producing wind turbines eyesore:…
From Extremadura to Euskadi: Why Become a Migrant? 27/05/21 / Keyword: migrant Javi is one of many migrants from the south of Spain who came north in search of meaningful work and a sustainable future. ECP coach (and migrant) Rob asked him about his experiences. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary insight: an accurate and deep understanding to…
England’s Richest Football Club Is In Debt 13/05/21 / Keyword: debt The English Premier League sanctioned a debt-loading takeover of Manchester United from which the owner makes a fortune. Is it any wonder the supporters are unhappy? Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary fickle: being likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly to pay through the…
Humanistic Learning and Teaching 13/05/21 / Keyword: humanistic Coach John reflects on his commitment to humanistic language teaching, which he studied during his training, and wonders if he is still applying the principles in class. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary to wonder: to desire to know something, to feel curious to stick to: to continue doing something…
Russian Man ‘Trapped’ on Chinese Reality TV Show 06/05/21 / Keyword: Chinese reality TV Vladislav Ivanov says he regretted his decision to join Produce Camp 2021, a Chinese reality TV show, but fans refused to vote him out. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary ordeal: a very long, unpleasant experience boy band: a pop group made up of…
The Right To Die 29/04/21 / Keyword: euthanasia Spain has become the fifth country in the world to regulate the practice of euthanasia. Patients in agony will now be able to end their suffering… but not without red tape! Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary red tape: official administrative processes that seem unnecessary and delay results put forward:…
Don’t Like Science Fiction? This Will Change Your Mind! 22/04/21 / Keyword: science fiction ECP coach Rob is fed up of not being able to talk about science fiction with his colleagues and students. In this article he will show why it’s the best genre of all! Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary genre: a category of art…
The Punch That Turned a Man into a Maths Genius 15/04/21 / Keyword: genius Imagine getting punched and waking up the next day a mathematical genius. Well, that is literally what happened to Jason Padgett. ECP coach Darren tells us more. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary shallow: not exhibiting, requiring, or capable of serious thought. whatsoever: at…
How Green and Bicycle Friendly is Gasteiz Really? 25/03/21 / Keyword: bicycle ECP coach John gives his strong opinion about the proposed changes by Vitoria-Gasteiz council to the rules regarding the circulation of bicycles in the city. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary enhanced: increased and improved quality jeopardy: danger of loss, harm or failure bike racks: a…
