English Proficiency Index

Spain is ranked 33 on the index, just behind Italy and ahead of France. We are ranked with ‘moderate proficiency’ (middle range). The Netherlands is at the top. https://www.ef.com/wwen/epi/

Exam results

Congratulations to Alvaro on passing LanguageCert Communicator B2!

Exam results

Congratulations to Marta on passing Cambridge B2 First Certificate in English!

So (part 2)

So: Part 2 [source: Swan 1995] 5. so … that e.g. It was so hot (that) we could not work. 6. some formal uses 6.1 so … as to … e.g. Would you be so kind as to help me with this document? 6.2 so … a … e.g. It is so glorious a view. […]

So (part 1)

1. to an extent: e.g. I feel so happy today. 2. before adjectives: e.g. Food is getting so expensive. 3. different from very because it refers to something you already know e.g. I am sorry that I am so late. 4. for emphasis e.g. Mother Teresa was so kind. Part 2 to follow shortly.  Watch […]

Who can speak English in Europe?

Here is a map of who can hold a conversation in English. The criteria are not spelled out, so take it all with a pinch of salt.

Exam results

Congratulations to Agustina on passing EOI C1. Congratulations to Elsa on passing Cambridge C1. Congratulations to Eva on passing LanguageCert 3.

Another academic year comes to an end.

Many thanks to everyone for your support. It is such a joy for me to spend time with you, learning the Queen’s English together. I hope you have a jolly summer!