Happy Valentine's Day!

As you all know, today is St. Valentine's Day (February 14). In the UK and USA it is a very popular day. People exchange gifts, cards (called valentines and chocolate with the loved ones). It is not only a day for couples! People also celebrate friendship.

In class we read about the history and origins of this day and we did some activities on a love song. Here you will find lots of interesting things about this day (games, texts, printables, crafts, etc.)

Here is a video of the song we listened to in class.

Have a happy Valentine's Day!

We Are the World

Last Friday we celebrated Peace Day at school. Here is an interesting song dealing with peace and a better future. Enjoy both the song and video!

Someday from Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Have you ever listened to Someday, a song from Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame? Watch the video and listen to it. It has a beautiful message.



Now you can read the lyrics here. Think about them . . . and of course, think about the things you can do to improve the world!

Imagine by John Lennon

On 30 January we celebrate the School Day of Peace and Non-Violence. One of the most representative songs is Imagine by John Lennon. Enjoy the video here as you listen to the song and think about the lyrics. Then, you can sing using the karaoke version.

Jingle Bell Rock

If you feel like singing today, here goes this Jingle Bell Rock. Pay attention to the lyrics and then sing the karaoke version!

I Wish You a Merry Christmas!

We have already begun our Christmas holidays. I hope you enjoy yourselves and have lots of fun. Here are some interesting online activities for you to review English and have a good time:

If you want to learn some Christmas vocabulary by joining words and pictures, click here.

If you prefer to review what British people do at Christmas, click here.

Would you prefer something more challenging? Well, do this quiz on how people celebrate Christmas all over the world.

Here you can read and listen to a story about Christmas Day and here you can listen to a song about Santa. Go here if you prefer a story about his helper.

And now that you are an expert on Christmas, why don't you help Santa choose the best presents for some kids here?

Happy Turkey Day!

As you know, on the fourth Thursday of November people in the USA celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Members of the family meet around a huge dinner where stuffed turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes play an important role. Americans also enjoy American football on TV and there is a famous parade along the streets of New York.

People give thanks for all the things they have and they say "Happy Thanksgiving!". I wish you a happy day with this funny video I came across.



Here is the original song and a link to the karaoke version for you to sing alone.

What do we know about the American elections?

Everybody knows that Obama is the new president of the United States of America. Last Monday Boone, our language assistant, showed interesting pictures of Obama, his family, and people celebrating the election results. We have also voted for the ex-president with the coolest facial hair, haven't we?

If you click here you will see a video explaining the electoral system in the USA. The subtitles are in Spanish, but pay full attention and listen carefully. Do you find it complex?

Imagine!

Here is one of Ángela's favourite songs in English: Imagine by John Lennon. You can see a live version of it with subtitles. Would you dare to translate it into Spanish?


Here is a karaoke version for you to sing in English.