Valanglia
A Spain-based bilingual blog for students of English and curious people
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Friday, 2 October 2026
LONDON: VIDEO COMPREHENSION
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VIDEO
What country is London in?
What river runs through London?
What famous clock can you find in London?
What is the name of the palace where the British royal family lives?
What is the London Eye?
What means of transport is very characteristic of London?
What are London’s famous red double-decker buses called?
What landmarks or tourist attractions appear in the video?
What tradition related to the British royal family can you see in London?
Which place shown in the video would you like to visit and why?
A LETTER FROM ZARA
1. TRUE OR FALSE
- F — Zara tiene 12 años.
- F — Fue a un pueblo junto al mar, no a las montañas.
- T — Era su primera vez allí.
- T — Su perro se llama Sunny.
- T — Probó el snorkel por primera vez.
- T — El viaje la hizo sentirse más segura.
- F — No dice que quiera visitar el mismo pueblo cada año.
- T — Piensa que probar cosas nuevas puede ser algo positivo.
2. VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT
- adventure → E
- cosy → F
- explore → C
- local → G
- confident → D
- experience → A
- history → H
- incredible → B
3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
- We love to explore new cities when we travel.
- The house by the sea was very cosy and comfortable.
- Learning about a country’s history is interesting.
- My first time on a plane was an amazing experience.
- She felt more confident after the trip.
- It was an incredible holiday that we will never forget.
4. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
- Where did Zara go on holiday?
She went to a small town by the sea. - What activities did she do there?
She walked with her dog, Sunny, visited local markets, tasted new food, learned about the town’s history, and tried snorkelling. - What was her favourite part of the trip? Why?
Her favourite part was trying snorkelling for the first time because it was a new and exciting experience. - How did the trip make her feel?
The trip made her feel more confident and excited for her next adventure. - Do you think trying new things is important? Why or why not?
Yes, I think trying new things is important because we can learn new things and become more confident. - What is one new experience you would like to try? Explain.
I would like to try scuba diving because I want to explore the underwater world.
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
ECLIPSES EXPLAINED TO KIDS (AND ADULTS) IN ENGLISH
On August 12, a total solar eclipse will take place, and it will be visible from different parts of the world, with varying degrees of visibility depending on the location.
Here’s a series of visual explanations to help the little ones (and those who aren’t so little anymore) understand what eclipses are and how they work.




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