Lunchroom English Project

07/04/2026

Just in case…
Everyone, stay safe and warm. It’s official. Don't forget that Today marks the start of the new Facebook rule (also known as Meta), which allows them to use your photos.
Hold your finger anywhere in this message and “copy” will appear. Click “copy. Then go to your page, create a new post, and place your finger anywhere in the empty field. “Paste” will appear, and click Paste.
This will bypass the system….
He who does nothing consents
According to the show 60 Minutes:
Just in case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to post this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law. NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.

31/01/2026

Read about Sobrino de Botin's, the oldest restaurant in the world (literally!), located here in Madrid, Spain.

It's always interesting for Spaniards and people who have lived in Spain for a long time, to see what visitors say about the local gems.

Here's a challenge: After reading the article, can you find the name of the famous author who used to dine here and mentioned it in his novels? Write your answer in the comments!

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Lee sobre Restaurante Sobrino de Botín, el restaurante más antiguo del mundo (¡literalmente!), situado aquí en Madrid, España.

Para los españoles y para quienes llevan mucho tiempo viviendo en España, siempre resulta interesante ver qué opinan los visitantes sobre nuestras joyas locales.

Aquí un reto: Después de leer el artículo, ¿puedes encontrar el nombre del famoso autor que solía cenar allí y que incluso mencionó el restaurante en sus novelas? ¡Escribe tu respuesta en los comentarios!

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Sobrino de Botín has survived invasions, civil war, and global pandemics without ever closing its doors.

16/01/2026

Esto es uno de esos pares de palabras que los clientes encuentran difíciles de distinguir y usar en sus conversaciones. Dime en los comentarios si te ha ayudado.
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This is one of those difficult word pairs for clients to distinguish and use in their conversations. Let me know in the comments if the carrousel has helped you.

18/12/2025

As I wind down for the Christmas break, I am reflecting on the past year and the year to come.

It has been busy, with good and bad, but there is so much to be grateful for, including all of you, my clients, friends, colleagues, mentors and mentees.

My wish for the new year? Let's focus on an ideal world that we can all create together, each in our own way. ❤️

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Mientras voy bajando el ritmo para las vacaciones de Navidad, reflexiono sobre el año que termina y el que está por venir.

Ha sido un año intenso, con momentos buenos y otros no tanto, pero hay muchísimo por lo que estar agradecida, entre ellos, todos vosotros: mis clientes, amigos, colegas, mentores y personas a las que acompaño como mentora.

¿Mi deseo para el año nuevo? Que pongamos el foco en un mundo ideal que podamos crear juntos, cada uno a su manera. ❤️

17/02/2025

Do you feel unsure about when to use SAY or TELL in English? You’re not alone!

This question came up in a session recently, and it still works like a charm for explaining this tricky grammar point.

Here’s a quick guide:

With the verb TELL, the person in the sentence immediately follows the word TELL.
Formula: TELL (someone) (something)
💠 Tell Paul to call me tomorrow.
💠 They told us to stay at the hotel.

With the verb SAY, the pattern is different:
Formula: SAY (something) TO (someone)
💠 Nancy said a bad word to her teacher.
💠 Mr. Troy said that he would bring the report.

Which is correct in the examples below?
- Please say me your name. OR Please tell me your name.
- Your boss said me to attend the meeting. OR Your boss told me to attend the meeting.
- We tell “hello” to them every morning. OR We say “hello” to them every morning.
- The weatherman told that it was going to rain. OR The weatherman said that it was going to rain.

REMEMBER:
If you mention the person immediately after the verb, use TELL.

Exceptions (because there are always exceptions!):
These are fixed expressions:
◻️ Tell the truth
◻️ Tell a lie
◻️ Tell a joke
◻️ Tell a story
◻️ Say a prayer

Did this make SAY vs. TELL clearer? Share your thoughts or examples in the comments below. If you need extra help with your English , send me a DM!

25/12/2024

I wish you all a happy Holiday season, and hope that the New Year 2025 makes all your dreams come true! 🙏

Os deseos a todos unas Felices Fiestas, y espero que el Nuevo Año 2025 os hace realidad a todos vuestros sueños! 🙏

12/05/2024

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06/04/2024

Who is behind the voice on your GPS???

Watch this video to find out!
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¿Quién está detrás de la voz de tu GPS???

¡Mira este video para averiguarlo!

18/12/2023

Together with all of you, I am hoping for a better world in which communication flows in any language, where people are transparent and honest, and all of your wishes come true! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Junto con tod@s vosotr@s, pongo mis esperanzas en un mundo mejor, donde la comunicación fluya en cualquier lengua, la gente sea trasparente y honesta, y todos tus deseos se realicen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

11/11/2023

So many learners have said to me, "Yesterday I ENJOYED a lot!" (Wrong!)❌

There is a lot of confusion about how to express in English.

People mix up FUN and FUNNY, too.

I put together this carrousel to clear things up.

I hope you ENJOY it! 🤩🤩

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Tantos alumnos de me han dicho, "Ayer divertí mucho!" (¡Incorrecto!)❌

Hay bastante confusión sobre cómo expresar la en inglés.

La gente se equivoca mucho con FUN y FUNNY, también.

Hice este carrusel para clarificar todo esto.

¡Espero que lo DISFRUTES! 🤩🤩

04/11/2023

How do you ... “el fin de semana que viene” into English❓

Spanish learners often translate it directly into:
🚩 “THE NEXT weekend”

However, native speakers would say:
🚩 “NEXT weekend” (without the THE, meaning the weekend after the current week, in a few days)
🚩 Example: NEXT weekend, we are going to have a party.

Why❓ Because “THE NEXT weekend” is used to indicate the weekend *𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞*.
Here are some examples:
🚩 David finished his project on March 20th. THE NEXT weekend, he presented it to the team. (*𝐧𝐨𝐭* the weekend at the end of this week)
🚩 NEXT weekend, I’m going to the beach. (the upcoming weekend, at the end of this week). THE NEXT weekend, I’m staying home. (the weekend after the one in the previous sentence)

You can also use this concept with other time expressions: week, month, year, century, etc.
For example:
🚩 Lauren graduated from university in 2012. THE NEXT year, she got her first job. (the year after the mentioned time)

This is the same difference as LAST [...] and THE LAST [...].
Examples:
🚩 LAST MONTH, we had a fantastic training session. (the month before the present time)
🚩 We worked on this idea for a year. THE LAST MONTH, we had a real breakthrough and were able to finish it quickly. (the month at the end of the year working on the project)

I hope I clarified this concept for you!
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