By Cristina Elvira English Department. iesperemariaorts. People read books for several different reasons. La gente lee libros por distintas razones. Some read because it is their job to experience the contents of books – scholars, teachers, librarians, professional people who have to keep up with the advances in knowledge which are made in their professional…

By Cristina Elvira. English Department. iesperemariaorts. Las Fallas in Valencia (19 March) During this celebration, huge papier-mâché figures (fallas) are put on display in the squares of Valencia. Durante esta celebración, gigantescas figuras de papel maché son instaladas y expuestas en las plazas de Valencia. The figures are usually of politicians and celebrities, take months…

By Cristina Elvira. English Department. The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally, at least, most of us could compile formidable lists of “do’s” and “don’ts”.  El año nuevo es una época para resoluciones o propósitos. Mentalmente, por lo menos, la mayoría de nosotros podría reunir listas formidables de “cosas para realizar” y de “cosas para…

By Cristina Elvira. English Department. The first–ever lotteries were held in Spain in 1763 and have been going strong ever since. Los primeros sorteos de lotería celebrados en España datan del año 1763 y se han ido consolidando desde entonces. There are two different lotteries: the state-run lottery and the lottery run by the charity…

Cristina Elvira. English department. Many psychologists believe that different people learn in different ways. According to the main classifications, they say that you can find the type that you are among these three: Muchos psicólogos creen que la gente diferente aprende de formas diferentes. De acuerdo con las principales clasificaciones, se dice que puedes encontrar…