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Monday, February 20, 2012

“Hard Cheese” – Caravaca Volleyball Team


Hard cheese (hard Luck) Caravaca Volleyball team and well done too! Caravaca hosted a volleyball championship last week and our team did very well to get to the final. Unfortunately we lost, but still a great achievement to finish 2nd.

In the photo you will see our son, Bradley, (number 9) and our advertising banner in the background (centre of photo)

As a business El Centro de Ingles is a big believer and supporter in children’s and youth sport. Sport keeps kids off the streets and gives them focus and discipline, very important factors in today’s society.

In the future we hope to offer bilingual sports sessions for youngsters, keep an eye on our blog and Facebook page for details.

NB: Hard Cheese, it is a slang term for 'bad luck!' it is British in origin and is now becoming rather archaic  (old speak), although it is still used. It dates from the early 19th century and was used then just as a general indication of un-satisfactoriness.

Monday, February 13, 2012

The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

Ever wondered where some English words come from? A recently released book The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language by  Mark Forsyth  delves into the labyrinth of the English language, with some funny stories relating to its development. We will be posting some of the more interesting snippets in the coming weeks.


The author Mark Forsth also has a blog: http://blog.inkyfool.com/

Inauguration of El Centro de Ingles, Calle Mayor, Caravaca

Thank you to all our friends and students who attended the inauguration of our new centre, on the calle Mayor,  last Saturday.  Our new centre has 3 classrooms and a audio visual room to enhance your learning experience.With your support we hope to go from strength to strength providing all your English needs in Caravaca. Classes, exam preparation,  conversation groups, bilingual excursions, business English and lots more will be on offer.




More than just an academy - your one stop shop for English in Caravaca de la Cruz!!