Rastro at Anglican Church THIS SATURDAY

Do you know the Anglican Church in Ciudad Jardín? It was built by the British who settled in Ciudad Jardín in the last century. Every Christmas there is a Bazaar, or Rastro, where you can find seconD hand books in English, nice ideas for gifts, and And English tea!

THE BAZAAR

 

Gates open 12 noon and the event will begin

with singing by the Swedish Choir

Variety of food stalls,Books,White Elephant,Clothes,

Grand Raffle & lots more.

 

Holy Trinity Church
Calle Rafael Ramirez 13
Ciudad Jardin
35005 Las Palmas

St Andrew´s Day

On 30th November Scotland celebrates St Andrew´s Day. St Andrew, according to one account, was a disciple of Jesus, and is the patron saint of Scotland.  The Scottish flag, called the Saltire, represents the X shaped cross St Andrew was crucified on.

Here is an interesting activty to find out more!

http://www.esolcourses.com/content/lifeintheuk/scotland/st-andrews-day/lesson-activities.html

Interested in finding out more about Scotland? Here is our National Anthem, Flower of Scotland,  sung before a Scotland- Spain football match (!!) in 2010 (Guess who won?!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vkYiCdn834

Film of the Month

I´ve seen some very good films this month and I find it difficult to recommend only one. I really enjoyed:

* Babette´s Feast ((El Festin de Babette) which I saw recently at the Monopol, a remastered version of the film which came out 25 years ago- a real delight, if you can get to see it.

* The Angels´ Share (La Parte de los Angeles) which is currently on at the Monopol. It´s the latest film by Ken Loach , a British film director who has made a number of films over the years to highlight social problems in the UK. This time we can see a different, softer, Ken Loach and the film has a great deal of humour. I loved it, and not only because it´s about Scotland, and in particular Glasgow!! I really enjoyed the plot and the jokes, although of course I saw it in Spanish..so I missed hearing the Glasgow accent and Scottish words and expressions. Try to see the film, and let me know what you think!

Intermediate 2: Extra Reading

For those of you who like mysteries, here´s an interesting one about Maritime Mysteries!

The TEXT: http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/reading/pdf-content/reading-lessons-maritime-mysteries-upper-intermediate-reading-text/155003.article

QUESTIONS: http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/reading/pdf-content/reading-lessons-maritime-mysteries-upper-intermediate-reading-tasks/155004.article

KEY: http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/reading/pdf-content/reading-lessons-maritime-mysteries-upper-intermediate-teachers-notes/155002.article

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the most important dates in the American calendar. Here is a funny video about a turkey, which is the traditional food at Thanksgiving, looking to be saved from the dinner!
 
http://www.facebook.com/l/NAQFaa1AwAQE88421JcdYWHGJ8dYWKYlGkg8LhFt2rLafYg/es.englishcentral.com/video/18820/a-turkeys-will-to-survive?utm_source=V1.5+LIST+PROD&utm_campaign=9c8dd846ee-Nov_15_2012_Thanksgiving_Day_Email_B11_15_2012&utm_medium=email

TESTS FOR INTERMEDIATE 2 MON/WED 17.00 and TUES/THU 20.00 classes

Hi guys

Just to let you know that we will have our tests as follows next week:

M/W class 17.00

MONDAY: reading and listening

WEDNESDAY: writing


T/Th class 20.00

TUESDAY: reading and listening

THURSDAY: writing

Intermediate 2 class Wednesday 21 November

Just to remind you - as I posted in the blog last week - that on WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER, there will be NO CLASS for the INTERMEDIATE 2 GROUP AT 17.00 ONLY. Also, there will be no tutorial that day at 16.00. 

This only affects the group at 17.00, Intermediate 2. I will be there for the group, Intermediate 1, at 19.00, cross fingers!

Absence Tuesday 20 November

Sorry to tell you that there will be no classes today TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER as I am still not well. See you on THURSDAY, cross fingers!

Absence today MONDAY 19th November

Hello everyone

Sorry to tell you that today there will be no class for both groups: Intermediate 1 and 2 as I am not well.

Great podcast: extra listening practice

Hi everyone

Here is a really good site for you to check- there is a new PODCAST every month recorded by an English woman, Anna, who is living in the USA. The voice is clear and slow, and the topics really interesting- about her life and family, about American and British traditions, etc. RECOMMENDED!!!

This is the lastest one, about halloween.
http://acupofenglish.libsyn.com/a-house-of-fright

She also has a facebook page, and you can follow her on that.

Intermediate 2: Extra reading - plastic surgery

An interesting reading about successful plastic surgery - a full face transplant.

http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/news-lessons/monthly-topical-news-lessons/pdf-content/face-transplant-man-has-life-restored-advanced/552055.article

Intermediate 1: extra reading - PIZZA!!

Hi all Intermediate 1 students

Here is an interesting text about Pizza in Naples, the home of pizza. Yummy!

http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/news-lessons/monthly-topical-news-lessons/pdf-content/naples-chefs-take-sides-in-the-ultra-pizza-wars-intermediate/552197.article

Intermediate 2 A: no class Wednesday 21 November

Hello everyone

Just to let you know in advance that on WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER, there will be NO CLASS for the INTERMEDIATE 2 GROUP AT 17.00 ONLY. Also, THERE WILL BE NO  TUTORIAL THAT DAY FROM 16.00. 


THIS ONLY AFFECTS THE INT 2 GROUP - NOT THE OTHER CLASS - INTERMEDIATE 1 A- AT 19.00 WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AS NORMAL.

THANK YOU!!!

Food Shortages could force world into Vegetarianism

Are you a vegetarian? Do you know anyone who is? Why do people decide to become vegetarian? Is it for religious  or maybe  ethical reasons, or simply for health reasons?

Here is an interesting article from the Guardian newspaper about the problem with food shortages which may lead to more people having to become vegetarian.

http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/news-lessons/monthly-topical-news-lessons/pdf-content/food-shortages-could-force-world-into-vegetarianism-warn-scientists-intermediate/552369.article

The answers are here, too!

Poppy Day / Remembrance Sunday

Those of you who watch British TV channels may have  noticed that all the broadcasters are wearing poppies (a red flower)? Do you know the reasons behind this? Here is an interesting link from the BBC which gives you all the details.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/events/remembranceday/

Obama´s Victory Speech

Here is Barack Obama´s election victory speech and some exercises to go with it. Go to the section from: 13.09 minutes.
http://youtu.be/Jll5baCAaQU

http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/integrated-skills/video-projects/pdf-content/obamas-2008-victory-speech-lesson-plan-intermediate/156925.article

The answers are there, too!

Bonfire Night

Hello everyone

Tomorrow in the UK we celebrate BONFIRE NIGHT, which is also called GUY FAWKES NIGHT. You may have heard of it- it celebrates a failed attempt to BLOW UP!! the Houses of Parliament by Guy Fawkes. HerE´s an interesting link to find out more!


http://www.bonfirenight.net/

new dates for reading club

Here are the revised dates for our reading club for the first book, UP TILL CHRISTMAS.

INTERMEDIATE 2 AND INTERMEDIATE 1A HAVE ALREADY STARTED.

INTERMEDIATE B AND C START ON NOVEMBER 13.

NEW DATES !!!

R EADING PROGRAMME:

INTERMEDIATE 1A (l/x 19.00)

P

ERIOD 1: BOOK 1                                     

Session 1:        31 OCTOBER

Session 2:        7 NOVEMBER

Session 3:        21 NOVEMBER

Session 4:        5  DECEMBER

 INTERMEDIATE 1B and C

(Tuesday / Thursday)    

P

ERIOD 1: BOOK 1                                     

Session 1:        13 NOVEMBER

Session 2:        20 NOVEMBER

Session 3:        3 DECEMBER

 INTERMEDIATE 2 

P

ERIOD 1: BOOK 1                                     

Session 1:        24/25 OCTOBER

Session 2:        7 /8 NOVEMBER

Session 3:        21/22 NOVEMBER

Session 4:        4/5  DECEMBER

Enjoy your reading!!