sábado, 16 de mayo de 2015

Queen. Love Of My Life.

BBC Learning English : Words in the News. Royal baby.

Words in the news:

* a tribute to = an act done to show respect and admiration to someone (un homenaje a)
* monarch = sovereign or ruler (monarca, reina)
* named after = to be called the same as someone else (llamarse como)
* the late = the deceased (el difunto)
* in line to = in a queue for something (en cola, en línea)

For vocabulary and exercises:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

domingo, 10 de mayo de 2015

BBC Learning English : Words in the News. Return of the lynx.


Words in the news:

* elusive = evasive, avoid capture ( huidizo, escurridizo)
* predator = hunting animal (depredador)
* ecosystem = ecological community (ecosistema)
* pose a threat = present a danger to, threaten, menace (representa una amenaza)
* livestock = cattle, farm animals (ganado)

For vocabulary and exercises: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

Birdy. People Help The People.