The Great British Class Calculator

This is a curious calculator. Remember we aren't British so the results may not be very accurate. Traditional British social divisions of upper, middle and working class seem out of date in the 21st Century, no longer reflecting modern occupations or lifestyles.
Calculator

Recommended websites

Esther in Avanzado 2, sent me these two sites. (Thanks for your contribution)
This is Russia Today, but it's international and in English, of course from a Russian point of view.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, an excellent dictionary, it also has an American version.

Do you like stand-up comedy?

Now you have the hance to enjoy it in Madrid and in English for just 6€.
Have a look here

If you thought cuts were just taking place in Spain....

have a look at this...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jun/25/david-cameron-wants-further-welfare-cuts
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/public-sector-cuts

Breaking my own rules...for a good reason

Only for students in Básico 1
It would be a great idea if you read this brief summary ( from Wikipedia )in Spanish before watching the film.
Lincoln es una película que narra los esfuerzos del presidente Abraham Lincoln, en enero de 1865, para pasar la Decimotercera Enmienda a la Constitución de los Estados Unidos que abolió formalmente la esclavitud en el país

Create your own dictionary and review the new words

Some time ago Marian student in Avanzado 2 (16:30) recommended in class this app, I think it can be very interesting to review new words.

Click here

Better late than never, it was yesterday

If you want to learn about its origins you can watch this (it's just 1 minute)

Useful site to practise listening and keep updated

Recommended by Miriam, student in Avanzado 2 (19:00). Thanks for your contribution!

Ted Talks

What do you prefer? The Sound of Music...

Just in case you are curious about the original "Fa es lejos en inglés"

Or The Sound of Silence

by Simon and Garfunkel

Excellent song it's a shame it was overused in Spain, you know...