Statistically speaking, the UK has the highest employment rate (75.8%) since 1971.
Sounds great, right?
Well, not according to these researchers. If you have time and enthusiasm, you can read the full article here.
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Workplace Problem: The office chatterbox
Imagine you work in an open-plan office and the staff member who works opposite you is a gigantic chatterbox. This is becoming a huge problem for you because you are finding it increasingly difficult to concentrate on your work. Indeed, most days you don’t finish your daily tasks, and consequently have to work unpaid overtime.
And, last but not least, it’s costing you a fortune in headache painkillers. What would you do?
Workplace Problem: Annoying workmates
Hopefully, your workplace is full of friendly staff, inspirational leaders, motivational managers and a constant supply of chocolate muffins! However, there’s always one person who annoys the hell out of you and constantly gets on your nerves. So, imagine the following dilemma: what would you do?
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New Year: New Verb Phrases
A new year, a new you!
Well, experientially speaking, my ´new me´ lasts about 2-4 weeks. However, in this very short space of time, I can feel smug about trying to save the polar bear, sticking to the recommended amount of daily alcohol consumption, and eating spinach.
How about you? Do you start every new year with your best foot forward? Do you join in and make resolutions to improve yourself and your life? If so, perhaps some of these phrases will be useful.
| 1 | To give up+ ING / Noun |
| 2 | To quit + ING / Noun |
| 3 | To give something a go |
| 4 | To make a promise to do something |
| 5 | To take up + ING / Noun |
| 6 | To fancy doing something new |
| 7 | To try something new |
| 8 | To reduce doing something |
| 9 | To increase doing something |
| 10 | To start up + Noun |
| 11 | To cut down+ ING |
| 12 | To make amends |
| 13 | To apologise for doing something |
If you want to learn more things about New Year´s resolutions, take a look at the New Year´s Resolutions section of the Inglés Málaga blog
Dry January 2019
I, like 5 million people in the UK, have given up alcohol for January. After a very overindulgent December, my body has said: ” Enough Janette, it´s time to get on the wagon and stay off the booze for a month”.
How about you? What are you giving up this month to kick-start some healthy habits?
New Year’s Resolutions
So, what are they, and, are they a good thing, or are they a bad thing?
Firstly, a resolution is a promise that you make to yourself which you hope will improve your life in some way.
Secondly, I think resolutions are constructive as they enable you to think about what you want out of life rather than be directed by the humdrum of daily life. Having said that, they aren’t easy to stick to.
Finally, it is said that the most common resolutions people make are connected to the categories of: health, finance, career, family, and happiness. In light of this, I’m going to do the same. How about you? Are you going to make any resolutions? Any tips for sticking to them?
Christmas report writing!
For many teachers, the end of December is a stressful time: there are Christmas plays to organise, Christmas lunches to attend, a rainforest full of paperwork and pointless bureaucracy, and, the dreaded pupil assessment reports to write. In light of this, I thought I´d share with you a report card from a British school in the 1950s. If you need some inspiration with your own report writing, then please feel free to check out the personal and social traits section; OMG, hysterical!
Ethical Festive Shopping
Christmas is all about overindulgence. And, I happily participate: I eat too much, I drink too much, I disco dance too much, I waste days talking with my brother about sentimental classic Christmas movies, and rather than shop, I watch hours and hours of festive TV commercials. This year, none of them have floated by boat, except a commercial made by Iceland which was banned by the UK Advertising Standards Authority for being too political . Too political, are they mental?! Iceland should be applauded for raising awareness of the plight of orangutans, and we should, at every given moment, be educated and reminded of the consequences of our buying habits, and our behaviour.
This festive season, help people in need, spend time with your friends and family, and shop ethically. Check out the commercial
Genetically modified food: are you in favour, or against?
GM food: on balance, do you think there are more long-term advantages than disadvantages? Not really sure?
Well, why not listen to two people debating the pros and the cons?
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