In the 18-20 age group, the level has worsened from a score of 514 in 2023 to 509 this year, remaining at the ‘Medium’ level.
In the 18-20 age group, the level has worsened from a score of 514 in 2023 to 509 this year, remaining at the ‘Medium’ level.
Mallorca fails English test
According to the report, Spain is ranked 36th in the world in terms of English proficiency.
Speaking English will boost employment prospects.
Speaking English will boost employment prospects.
English please if you want to get a job in Mallorca
English continues to be the language most in demand by Spanish companies.
Susie Dent the lexicographer from the television programme Countdown
Susie Dent the lexicographer from the television programme Countdown.
English bashing
It’s not just British tourists heading to Spain who are getting a hard time, so too is the English language.
All Things Soller: Changing of seasons
The past 20 years has seen an explosion in the schools in Mallorca available using the English language.
Do you 'know your onions' and believe - 'A stitch in time saves nine'?
Believe it or not, one of the English languages most expressive phrases has come back into fashion, mainly because of the carryings-on at Downing Street recently.
Mallorca and the muddle of place names
The health service has been the focus of an ongoing row concerning language.
Speaking your language
“Many expats have lived on the island for 30 years and can't speak a word...”
Frank Talking: Let's get ready to mumble!
Is it true that we Brits still pay much-too-much attention as to how a person speaks?
Frank Talking: I'm sorry, but could you please say that again?
Frank Leavers views on how the new generations speak unintelligible English.
The dreadful generation
the dreadful generation
Come on, speak properly will you?
A poll had apparently revealed what was currently the sexiest British accent.
Frank Talking
“It is what it is” - What on Earth is that supposed to mean?
I understand that someone counted the word ‘like’ in a conversation held between two of the lusty participants in a short 3 minute conversation. They gave up, when it reached 100!
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters
- Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave
- Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs
Comment
Going forward - It is what it is!
Why do people insist on saying some of the following irritatingly meaningless phrases, such as...
Frank Leavers25/05/2023 15:35