Jennifer Galvez

English Podcast Lessons. At the Garden Centre

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:23:00 +0000

At the Garden Centre
Una manera más ágil y cómoda de aprender inglés, a través de entrevistas a personas nativas sobre temas de actualidad.

Nos encontramos en un vivero, Margaret, su propietaria, nos recibe y nos explica como ha logrado el éxito en su centro de jardinería... su amor a las plantas, empeño y entusiasmo han hecho que este negocio además de rentable, sea una manera de vivir la vida.

Good Morning and welcome to the English podcast lessons.

In this second class we are going to visit a garden centre. It´s Owner, Margaret, opened this centre three years ago, and since the first day she knew that it would be a great success. Her secret is loving plants, patience and an optimistic way of life.

Hello Margaret, and thank you for having us here.

Hello and welcome to our garden centre.

What a lovely place. Where do all these plants come from?

We grow some from seeds in our green houses, and we bring others from Galicia, Murcia and Valencia. We start very early in the year with our seeds, using special lighting and heating. Lots of these plants are annuals for example Petunias, Pansies, Begonias and Marigolds.

Some of the plants are grown from cuttings from previous year’s plants, like geraniums, chrysanthemums and hydrangea. These are not all annuals.

What plants do you buy from Galicia?

Mostly hydrangea, lilac and camellias as they really grow well there because of the climate. These plants need a lot of moisture and there is certainly a lot of that in Galicia.

What about Murcia?

We usually bring jasmine, palms and in general plants that need a warmer climate. Most of these plants have to be protected in winter because the climate here in Madrid is much colder.

What else do you sell? I see that you also have trees.

Yes we have trees, olives from Jaen, the pinsapo conifer from Gracalema and all types of fruit trees which we bring from Valencia. One of my favorites is the Ginko Biloba. It is really a conifer although the leaves fall in autumn and it is the only survivor of a serious of trees that existed two hundred million years ago.

We can supply practically any type of tree that you could possibly want. The orange, mandarin and lemon trees need a lot of protection in Winter but it is possible to cultivate them.

Do you sell plants for vegetables?

Yes, we grow most from seed too, we have tomatoes, aubergines, cucumber, lettuce, carrots and leeks. Later on in the year we also sell seed potatoes. Lots of people like to grow their own vegetables. They have a completely different taste when they are picked from the garden.

What about spring bulbs, do you sell these? They are so beautiful….

Yes, we sell them in autumn as they must be planted then to give flowers in spring. We sell tulip, daffodil and hyacinth bulbs amongst many others.

I see that you have a shop too.

Yes, we sell all sorts of products for plants, plant pots, watering cans and in general all that you could need or want for your garden.

Do you design gardens for people?

Yes, of course we design gardens, large and small. We also install watering systems and we have gardeners who can help with the maintenance of gardens.

This is incredible work for an incredible woman! I can see that you really enjoy it and also that you are a great professional.

Thank you. And we are here for whatever you need. Next week we will receive special roses from England and France, you cannot miss them. The most beautiful roses in the World are cultivated there.

No, I won´t, but Margaret, I have a personal question, I need to buy a plant for a friend who has just had a baby, what do you recommend…

English Podcast Lessons. At the Market

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:51:00 +0000

At the Market

Una manera más ágil y cómoda de aprender inglés, a través de entrevistas a personas nativas sobre temas de actualidad.

Nos encontramos en el mercado de San Miguel con Lydia, que hace el papel de Directora del centro y nos cuenta todo sobre este proyecto y sus planes de futuro.

Good Morning and welcome to the English podcast lessons.

Today we are interviewing the Director of the new St. Michael´s Market in Madrid.

Hello Lydia, and thank you for being here with us.

Hello and welcome to our fabulous market.

This, is a wonderful place…

Yes it was renovated a few years ago although the structure is still the original 19 century one.

How did you get the idea of changing a traditional market into a popular place full of tapa bars and bakers?

We have left a few stalls for traditional things such as fish or meat and then we thought of making a place where people can meet each other, have a wine or a beer and try our famous tapas. It is working really well because the setting is so beautiful. The 19^th century metal structure is a work of art and there is so much light, it makes a comfortable place to meet friends.

I think that it must have been a risky idea because there are so many tapa bars in the centre of Madrid that it may not have worked. Did that worry you?

No, not at all. It was clear from the beginning that the setting was completely different from the traditional bar and that always attracts people.

The market was very old fashioned and bit scruffy, all it needed was renovating to become a meeting point for people. Our bars have very good chefs, who make all kind of delicious tapas and our bakers are absolutely wonderful. They make all kind of breads, buns and cakes imaginable.

As this market has been a complete success, have you considered exporting the idea to other provinces.

Yes, we were thinking of starting something similar in Galicia, Córdoba and Santander. The real problem is finding a suitable building but we will eventually. Paris, London, Prague and Vienna are also options because of the exceptional beauty of these cities.

Apart from being a meeting point for friends, do you have any other types of services?.

Yes, we have wine testing courses, concerts and also we rent the building for commercial presentations and in general we are open to all kind of ideas. We also have literary debates.

We are open from 10 in the morning until 12 o´clock at night, except Thursday, Friday and Saturday, when we are open until 2 o´clock in the morning. You can get your traditional shopping, have a delicious meal, or a snack in between these times.

It is the only market with a metallic structure that exists today in Madrid.

Thank you for being with us today, we don´t want to take up more of your time. We wish you all the luck in the world with this project.

Thank you.

Pepi, por favor, pon un vinito y unas tapas a estas amigas que vienen conmigo.

Marchando!

Sin Pelos en la Lengua. Los IndigNanos!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:27:00 +0000

Los IndigNanos en... Sin Pelos en la Lengua

Sin Pelos en la Lengua. Un programa magazine, conducido por Jennifer Gálvez y con la colaboración de prestigiosos reporteros de la talla de Olalla y Alejandro. En este segundo capítulo contamos con Alba como invitada especial.
En esta ocasión el reportaje se centra en la figura de los IndigNanos (Indignados + Nenes) que piden un más días de vacaciones...

Seguiremos informando!!!
Sin Pelos en la Lengua, con los Indignanos. Capítulo 2

Sin Pelos en la Lengua. ¿Nunca sentiste curiosidad por saber cómo es una UVI móvil?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:42:00 +0000

Sin Pelos en la Lengua en la UVI Móvil

Sin Pelos en la Lengua. Un programa magazine, conducido por Jennifer Gálvez y con la colaboración de prestigiosos reporteros de la talla de Olalla y Alejandro.
En esta ocasión el reportaje se centra en una UVI móvil.
Agradecimientos a todo el equipo de Urgencias del Ayunamiento de Valdemorillo y en especial a la enferemera, Olalla, LA MEJOR!!!!!

Sin Pelos en la Lengua. La UVI. Capítulo 1

Jenny

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:41:00 +0000

Jennifer Gálvez

Hola, soy Jennifer Gálvez, y he grabado un vídeo para hablaros un poco sobre mi... espero no aburriros demasiado.
Mil gracias por vuestra paciencia!!!!

Presentación Jennifer Gálvez