Video Lessons to learn English, a classic

They were the hit some years ago as they came to replace the sad audiotapes. Obviously, we have so many other options nowadays to learn English, that we may find video lessons a bit old fashioned. I remember that when I was a child I used to watch Muzzy at school and I absolutely loved it!  

If you feel brave and resolved to start your Video Language Course today, here you are some proposals: "Let's Talk in English" is a popular DVD language course. Watch the first DVD and if you like it, you'll only have to continue the series with the link provided below the the image. Keep Calm and Speak English ;) 

Other options available are English Today (with subtitles), New English File (with beginner, elementary, (pre)intermediate, upper-intermediate levels. I have linked here the intermediate level videos) and BBC DVD English course "Follow Me", a widely popular, yet a much older, option. 

The idea behind the present post is to stay in touch with oral English. Exposure to the language is paramount for a better pronunciation and a progresive tunning into the different accents, the right intonation and a more natural English with daily used expresssions. 

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Kings and Queens in the 21st Century

The King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, abdicated this morning in favour of Crown Prince Felipe, causing a wide range of mixed opinions and reactions. You can read about this piece of news in the world leading newspapers: The New York Times, The Guardian, BBC News...

More often than not, I have come across more Britons happy about their royal family and monarchy in general than Spaniards being content with their respective counterpart. The formers appreciated or respected the institution and what is more, considered it an interesting economic revenue for the country, while the latters always complained about having never been asked whether they wanted a king or not. It simply came imposed, unelected, at the end of Franco's dictatorship and that was it.

However, I was delighted to find this clever video about British monarchy, which I considered interesting enough for sharing a balanced exposition about pros and cons regarding the royal institution. It is like posting typical Spanish debate thoughts, but expressed in English and referring to British monarchy, although applicable to any. Worth watching indeed....