tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445210384411281252026-02-06T12:05:54.520+01:00english bitesThis blog is for anyone who wants to learn and practise English in an interactive way, especially for my students at the Molina Official School of Languages.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-16269865337957555382026-02-06T11:59:00.003+01:002026-02-06T12:05:54.230+01:00<p> </p>
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<h1>đź“° News & Media Board Game</h1>
<div id="turn-indicator">Current Turn: <span id="current-team-name" style="color: var(--team1-color);">Team 1</span></div>
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Team 1<br />
<span id="p1-points">0</span> pts
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Team 2<br />
<span id="p2-points">0</span> pts
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<h2 id="modal-title">Question</h2>
<p id="question-text">Loading...</p>
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{ q: "What does media literacy mainly involve?", options: ["Producing professional news reports", "Critically analysing and evaluating media messages", "Avoiding all digital media", "Memorising news facts"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What is meant by breaking news?", options: ["News that is no longer relevant", "Recently developed news being reported in real time", "Opinion-based journalism", "Archived news stories"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What is a media outlet?", options: ["A social media user", "A company or platform that distributes news", "A news article", "A journalist’s personal blog"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What is the main difference between hard news and soft news?", options: ["Hard news is fictional", "Soft news is always longer", "Hard news focuses on serious current events", "Soft news is more accurate"], correct: 2 },
{ q: "What is a social media feed?", options: ["A TV news programme", "A list of curated content shown to users", "A news archive", "A private message"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What are live streaming apps mainly used for?", options: ["Editing written articles", "Broadcasting video content in real time", "Fact-checking news", "Scheduling posts"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What best defines a tabloid?", options: ["A scientific journal", "A newspaper focusing on sensational stories", "A government publication", "An academic magazine"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "Who are mainstream consumers?", options: ["People who reject popular media", "Audiences that follow widely accepted media sources", "Journalists and editors", "Media regulators"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What is citizen journalism?", options: ["Journalism funded by the state", "Reporting done by trained professionals only", "News reporting by members of the public", "Entertainment reporting"], correct: 2 },
{ q: "What characterises misleading news?", options: ["It presents information clearly", "It deliberately distorts or omits key facts", "It is fully verified", "It includes expert analysis"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What is a media mogul?", options: ["A freelance journalist", "An owner with significant influence over media companies", "A social media influencer", "A news presenter"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What are echo chambers in media consumption?", options: ["Spaces that promote diverse opinions", "Environments where similar views are repeatedly reinforced", "Public debates on television", "Fact-checking platforms"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What does it mean to tailor content?", options: ["To censor information", "To adapt content to specific audiences", "To remove advertising", "To publish anonymously"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "Why is accuracy of information crucial in journalism?", options: ["It increases entertainment value", "It ensures public trust and credibility", "It speeds up publishing", "It reduces costs"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What is biased reporting?", options: ["Reporting based on verified evidence", "Presenting news from a neutral perspective", "Coverage that favours one viewpoint unfairly", "Reporting without sources"], correct: 2 },
{ q: "What is clickbait designed to do?", options: ["Provide detailed analysis", "Encourage critical thinking", "Attract attention through sensational headlines", "Ensure factual accuracy"], correct: 2 },
{ q: "What do slander and libel involve?", options: ["Sharing verified information", "Publishing false statements that harm reputation", "Protecting journalists legally", "Criticising public figures fairly"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What makes a story newsworthy?", options: ["It is entertaining only", "It is relevant and of public interest", "It is difficult to understand", "It is based on rumours"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What is third-party footage?", options: ["Footage created by news anchors", "Video recorded by someone not affiliated with the media outlet", "Archived television footage", "Government-produced media"], correct: 1 },
{ q: "What is plagiarism in journalism?", options: ["Rewriting press releases", "Using sources with permission", "Presenting someone else’s work as your own", "Summarising public information"], correct: 2 }
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/ielts-technology-vocabulary/">Technology</a> vocabulary in context. Exam practice.</span>MarĂa JosĂ© Ruiz YagĂĽeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06952652197835653201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-62205759364804251372018-10-09T14:50:00.001+02:002018-10-09T14:52:03.738+02:00FILMS<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How would you describe your favourite film of all times? Suspenseful, thought-provoking, hilarious?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Click <a href="https://www.englishpage.com/vocabulary/interactivelesson10a.htm">here</a> and learn new adjectives to describe films or books.</span>MarĂa JosĂ© Ruiz YagĂĽeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06952652197835653201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-21108957674655446582018-05-09T12:53:00.003+02:002018-05-09T12:57:04.098+02:00CRIME & PUNISHMENT<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AuGCqnBghiCwa_SBOGzuXi-6gzfF0--7y2lFAixWAQk/edit?usp=sharing">Here</a>'s Charlotte's presentation on different types of crimes.</span>MarĂa JosĂ© Ruiz YagĂĽeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06952652197835653201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-31406732033496698152018-04-14T12:16:00.003+02:002019-02-02T16:19:48.620+01:00THE ENVIRONMENT<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/180rSI6KaFp7EQaiIVUFZif5C9YlneqjLABVUTrLdy2c/edit?usp=sharing">here</a> to see Charlotte's presentation on "The Environment"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How green are you? Test your knowledge of environmental issues.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-38450302893542363822018-03-19T18:43:00.000+01:002018-03-19T18:51:35.194+01:00JANE FONDA & LILY TOMLIN ON FEMALE FRIENDSHIPLOVED IT!!<br />
<div style="max-width:854px"><div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://embed.ted.com/talks/jane_fonda_and_lily_tomlin_a_hilarious_celebration_of_lifelong_female_friendship" width="854" height="480" style="position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-54925564347404939892018-03-08T11:12:00.000+01:002018-03-08T11:12:09.340+01:00MARCH 8: #MeToo<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here's a video that left me <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>shocked and hopeful</b></span> at the same time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For all those women that have been <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>abused</b></span> and continue to be, and for those men who, in spite of their terrible mistakes, are finally able to understand and ask for forgiveness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may have heard of the article recently published by The Sunday Times titled </span><u style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/guide-how-to-be-spanish-sgf39ttgx">How to be Spanish</a></u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. (To see and download full article, <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/sb7fd9hb0qdbogl/How%20to%20be%20Spanish%20_%20Travel%20_%20The%20Times%20%26%20The%20Sunday%20Times.pdf?dl=0">click here</a>) Different media in Spain have echoed the article, incensed by the collection of clichés it features.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A British contributor to El PaĂs, Simon Hunter, has replied to the Sunday Times' chief travel writer by giving his own view of the matter.<a href="https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/01/31/trans_iberian/1517412138_559296.html"> READ IT HERE</a>.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-6828901023615065452018-01-25T13:54:00.002+01:002018-01-25T13:54:45.035+01:00CHARLOTTE'S POWER POINT ON TRAVEL<a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rSK27MFU5vGPgfio0srDA-J2Wsyl1RK67REEFU80rmw/edit?usp=sharing">Click here to see the power point she showed in class</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-28983974026860381162018-01-23T20:16:00.001+01:002018-01-29T18:47:21.135+01:00YOUR OPINION ON SOME SOCIAL ISSUES<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I would like you to think about and post a comment bout ONE of the two following social issues: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A. <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>SEXUAL HARASSMENT</b></span>: <span style="background-color: white;">Lately some prominent public figures have been accused of sexual misconduct, eg. movie producer Harvey Weinstein or actor Kevin Spacey as well as university professors and other professionals. Where is the line between sexual harassment and simple freedom to flirt with someone? </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-715305434189070242018-01-09T18:16:00.000+01:002018-01-09T18:16:08.588+01:00TRAVEL REVIEW<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lFWqIiylVs6qMZUniggQxiqe8t7s4YUM/view?usp=sharing">here</a> to download the pdf doc we're using in class to review transport.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-46170472534559184992018-01-09T12:43:00.000+01:002018-01-09T12:43:24.643+01:00THE TRANSIBERIAN RAILWAY: TWO VIDEOS<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To review travel and transport, why don't you watch this interesting video about <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>the fascinating construction</b></span> of this modern marvel? You can learn a lesson about history at the same time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And now look at this video about what travelling in the Transiberian is like <span style="color: #e06666;"><b style="color: #e06666;">nowadays</b><b>, </b>shot by two pro travellers, Kara and Nate, as part of their series about travelling on this train. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have changed the task and instructions so this is a new pdf, not last year's. Please follow the instructions on the document.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-24636657093538291922017-12-21T10:48:00.002+01:002017-12-21T10:48:31.185+01:00ELECTION DAY IN CATALONIA<span itemprop="title" style="background: rgb(1, 108, 162); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-18972554933968632472017-11-30T16:00:00.001+01:002017-11-30T16:01:50.939+01:00HIGH-SPEED RAIL CONFLICT IN MURCIA<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We've been talking about city life so this news is relevant since it has a direct impact on part of the population of the city of Murcia, and has outraged every citizen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What do you know about <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>the conflict and the protests</b></span>? Think about it in English before you read the report! Then click on the link and read it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>Murcia Today</b></i></span> is a good source of news in English about Murcia so check it out. These are the <a href="https://murciatoday.com/regional-news-in-murcia.html">latest regional news</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-68704231861510564612017-11-30T11:41:00.000+01:002017-11-30T11:41:43.355+01:00A 90-SQUARE-FEET MICROSTUDIO IN MANHATTAN<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I find this video really interesting and a good example of how we can adapt to anything if necessary!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But why all this fret about a turkey? What or who are they giving thanks to?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To cut a long story short, going back in history, the <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Pilgrims</b></span> (those adventurous Brits that embarked on a ship of such pretty name, the Mayflower) who landed in American land in 1621, were thankful to the Native Americans for teaching them a bit of agro science. So they invited them round for dinner. And since 1789 it was established that the<span style="color: #e06666;"><b> last Thursday of November</b></span> Americans would get together and stuff themselves like we do here for...... Christmas? </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">weddings?</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(originally the feast lasted three whole days - today just a </span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">lame</i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> meal)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now, if you want to learn more, go to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_(United_States)">Wikipedia</a> yourself!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NPR is National Public Radio, a very prestigious American radio station and website. They have a series on <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>how we watch TV</b></span>, and even what we consider TV, since there has been a shift in the concept in recent years. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-79959672039834509692017-11-12T22:39:00.002+01:002017-11-12T22:42:47.226+01:00TV SHOWS: A RECOMMENDATIONThis time the recommendation, rather than coming from my own experience (I watched the first three episodes some time ago, though), is brought to you courtesy of my colleague Javi Blanco.<br />
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What I do recommend myself is his C1 blog, with lots of good stuff and his (very) personal opinions about a wide range of topics.<br />
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<a href="http://b2isjustthebeginning.blogspot.com.es/2017/05/must-watch-masterpiece-alert-black.html?m=1">Must watch! Masterpiece alert! Black Mirror's 3rd Edition's NOSEDIVE</a></h3>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-34666629779806010932017-10-31T15:51:00.001+01:002017-10-31T15:51:31.062+01:00LEARNING ENGLISH IN SPAIN<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From this useful resource to improve your reading comprehension skills, El Pais in English, here are the links to two <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>articles on learning English</b></span> in Spain. Ideally, this could be done in pairs, where each of the students reads one of the articles, then they exchange information and opinions about them.</span><br />
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<a href="https://elpais.com/elpais/2012/10/29/inenglish/1351524669_594031.html">Are native teachers necessarily the best?</a></h1>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-64641223859501824332017-10-09T21:08:00.001+02:002017-10-09T21:12:48.878+02:00CHARTER SCHOOLS....THEY REMIND ME OF SOMETHINGAfter reading this <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_school">Wikipedia article</a> (not the whole thing! just enough to get an idea), you will never forget how to name a particular kind of school which is very popular in Spain.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-544521038441128125.post-22825247918638275262017-10-09T20:49:00.000+02:002017-10-09T20:50:47.390+02:00ANOTHER EXPAT GUIDE TO EDUCATION IN SPAIN (This one's better!)Check out this link to the EXPAT guide Just Landed. They have advice about all sorts of aspects concerning the way of life in Spain from a foreigner's point of view.<br />
<a href="https://www.justlanded.com/english/Spain/Education">EDUCATION IN SPAIN FOR EXPATS</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0