What are you thankful for? THANKSGIVING IS HERE!

Thanksgving, one of the most important festivities in the US, is almost here. The time is come to learn about how people celebrate it.

Did you know that...

...Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
...in Canada, Thanksgiving is in October?
...the turkey, the cornucopia, the corn or the pumpkin are the symbols of this holiday?
...people give thanks for everything good in their lives?
...every year, the President of the United States pardons the life of a turkey, which ends up in Disneyland?
...every year, there's a spectacular parade in many American cities like New York or Chicago?

If you want to read about Thanksgiving traditions, click on the image below:

Now some history. What's the origin of this festivity? Where do its main traditions come from? Take some time to watch this video:

YOU ARE THE HISTORIAN. Hey, don't miss this!!! Click again on the picture below if you want to find out more about the festivity. It will be worth your time, believe me!!

And to finish, let's have some fun:

For all of you, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Christmas Card Contest

There is no Christmas without cards, is there?

Every year, we send Christmas cards to wish the people we love a Merry Christmas, and we love receiving them, don't we? Well...

THE SCHOOL NEEDS YOU!!!!!

We need to choose a Christmas card to send to other schools and institutions. And maybe you like designing your own Christmas Cards. So you could help us!! We have the pleasure to announce a

CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST

The rules and all the useful info are below. Remember that the deadline is Friday 11th December. And last but not least, it's a contest, so THERE IS A PRIZE FOR THE WINNER!!!

Tarjetas ..

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We're waiting for your cards!!!

Reading workshop - Reading techniques - SKIMMING AND SCANNING

Dear students,

Yesterday we started our clases de apoyo for 2º NB, which this year take the form of monographic workshops, mainly focusing on one specific skill. We have started with "Reading", and we talked about some really useful reading techniques that can help you when you face a text with a specific purpose in mind. These are SKIMMING and SCANNING. I found these extremely useful handouts on the Internet and I'm publishing them here not only for the benefit of 2ºNB students, but for everyone who might find it interesting. Enjoy...and practice!!!

Skimming & Scanning

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Hot n' Cold, by Katy Perry

Hello everyone,

Here you have the video with the lyrics of the song we have been practising and singing in our 2º NB class. I just noticed a change in one of the verses, that makes more sense than the lyrics I initially found and gave you. Have a look and see if you find it. And well, you can sing the song as many times as you want at home, of course!! Again, enjoy!!

Remember, remember the 5th of November...

Today British people celebrate the BONFIRE NIGHT, which commemorates the failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, with the King and the Members of Parliament inside. This historical event is known as the GUNPOWDER PLOT. If you want to find out the history behind this festivity, or what people do on this night, or you want to play the GUNPOWDER PLOT GAME...

SEARCH THE BLOG ARCHIVE, AND LOOK FOR THE ENTRY UNDER THE DATE "THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER"