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Proposal writing basics Writing proposals and letters of intent Improve your writing Written expression Guide to grammar & writing Now, if you feel like it, check out the trailer for the film The Proposal . I haven't seen it, well, I had never heard about it, actually. I guess it's a light comedy but don't you agree it suits us fine? ;)

       

Madrid glog

Where's Miranda? Miranda , Series 2 Episode 4 BBC Two Stevie is angry about Miranda having a new friend: Miranda: Right, I am off to the restaurant. Stevie: Off to meet Tamara, are we ? Miranda: What do you mean " are we "? I'm just going to meet Tamara for a coffee. Stevie: Going for a coffee with Tamara, are we ? Remember that sometimes we use an affirmative tag after an affirmative statement to express anger, interest, surprise, and so forth. Once again, intonation is very important here. You can find different exercises about question tags here , here  or here . Fancy some grammar review ?

TED is a platform for ideas worth spreading. Started in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment and design converged, TED today shares ideas from a broad spectrum — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independent TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world. https://www.ted.com/talks/jay_walker_on_the_world_s_english_mania   (do notice the pronunciation of the word "mania") http://www.ted.com/playlists/117/words_words_words   (hilarious) https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_pagel_how_language_transformed_humanity   (the power of language) Subtitles and transcripts are also available for all the speeches.

Holimadrid 2014 : 29 March http://www.holifestival.com/uk/en/worldtour Holi ( BBC ) Indian's vibrant Holi festival ( The New York Times ) Tips to play safe Holi ( The Times of India )

The Vicar of Dibley The Vicar of Dibley ( BBC )