I have always thought that there's something magic in the olympics, that the time goes faster. The first ones I remember are Los Angeles 84: the Spanish basketball, the flying man in the inaguration ceremony, Carl Lewis, ... . We, children, met in the mornings to watch basketball matches and spent the day commenting them. We said: it's a pity we have to wait for 4 years for the next Olympics, and... we'll be so old by then!
I look forward to the London ones, I know I'll have a great time enjoying them with my kids.
http://www.london2012.com/
Friday, June 8, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
This is the song we did in 1ºC, "Someone Like You" by Adele. They did it pretty well, but no wonder! They're so skilled!
I
heard that you're settled …………… now,
That you found a girl and you're married …………… light,
I heard that your dreams came…………… true,
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to…………… shy?
Old friend, why are you so…………… you,
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the…………… down,
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it,
I had hoped you'd see my face,
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over,
Never mind, I'll find someone like…………… love,
I wish nothing but the best for you, …………… said,
Don't forget me, I …………… love,
I remember you …………… too,
"Sometimes it lasts in …………… beg,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Sometimes it lasts in …………… you,
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah,
You know how the time …………… flies,
Only yesterday was the time of our …………… days,
We were born and raised in a summer …………… haze,
Bound by the surprise of our glory …………… lives,
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it,
I had hoped you'd see my face,
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over,
Never mind, I'll find someone like …………… too,
I wish nothing but the best for you, …………… you,
Don't forget me, …………… love, I remember you …………… said,
"Sometimes it lasts in …………… I beg,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Nothing …………… taste?
No worries or …………… cares,
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories …………… compares,
Who would have known how bittersweet this would…………… made,
Nevermind, I'll find someone like …………… beg,
I wish nothing but the best for …………… said,
Don't forget me, I …………… you,
I remember you …………… love,
"Sometimes it lasts in …………… you,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Nevermind, I'll find someone like …………… beg,
I wish nothing but the best for you, …………… love,
Don't forget me, I …………… love,
I remember you …………… too,
"Sometimes it lasts in …………… said,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Sometimes it lasts in …………… you,
That you found a girl and you're married …………… light,
I heard that your dreams came…………… true,
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to…………… shy?
Old friend, why are you so…………… you,
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the…………… down,
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it,
I had hoped you'd see my face,
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over,
Never mind, I'll find someone like…………… love,
I wish nothing but the best for you, …………… said,
Don't forget me, I …………… love,
I remember you …………… too,
"Sometimes it lasts in …………… beg,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Sometimes it lasts in …………… you,
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah,
You know how the time …………… flies,
Only yesterday was the time of our …………… days,
We were born and raised in a summer …………… haze,
Bound by the surprise of our glory …………… lives,
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it,
I had hoped you'd see my face,
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over,
Never mind, I'll find someone like …………… too,
I wish nothing but the best for you, …………… you,
Don't forget me, …………… love, I remember you …………… said,
"Sometimes it lasts in …………… I beg,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Nothing …………… taste?
No worries or …………… cares,
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories …………… compares,
Who would have known how bittersweet this would…………… made,
Nevermind, I'll find someone like …………… beg,
I wish nothing but the best for …………… said,
Don't forget me, I …………… you,
I remember you …………… love,
"Sometimes it lasts in …………… you,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Nevermind, I'll find someone like …………… beg,
I wish nothing but the best for you, …………… love,
Don't forget me, I …………… love,
I remember you …………… too,
"Sometimes it lasts in …………… said,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Sometimes it lasts in …………… you,
But
sometimes it hurts instead.
Extra readings
For those of you who usually ask me for more reading:
1st and 2nd ESO
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http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/200/reading/index.htm
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http://www.starfall.com/
3rd and 4th ESO
Bachillerato
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http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/570/pulp/index.htm
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Silent Night
Silent Night!
The origin of the Christmas carol we know as Silent Night was a poem that was written in 1816 by an Austrian priest called Joseph Mohr. On Christmas Eve in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf it is reputed that the organ at St. Nicholas Church had broken. Joseph Mohr gave the poem of Silent Night (Stille Nacht) to his friend Franz Xavier Gruber and the melody for Silent Night was composed with this in mind. The music to Silent Night was therefore intended for a guitar and the simple score was finished in time for Midnight Mass. Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol of all time!
The origin of the Christmas carol we know as Silent Night was a poem that was written in 1816 by an Austrian priest called Joseph Mohr. On Christmas Eve in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf it is reputed that the organ at St. Nicholas Church had broken. Joseph Mohr gave the poem of Silent Night (Stille Nacht) to his friend Franz Xavier Gruber and the melody for Silent Night was composed with this in mind. The music to Silent Night was therefore intended for a guitar and the simple score was finished in time for Midnight Mass. Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol of all time!
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "
Tik Tok. Kesha. The Simpsons
Wake up in the morning feeling like P Diddy (Hey, what up girl?)
Put my glasses on, I'm out the door - I'm gonna hit this city (Let's go)
Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack
Cause when I leave for the night, I ain't coming back
I'm talking - pedicure on our toes, toes
Trying on all our clothes, clothes
Boys blowing up our phones, phones
Drop-toping, playing our favorite cds
Pulling up to the parties
Trying to get a little bit tipsy
Put my glasses on, I'm out the door - I'm gonna hit this city (Let's go)
Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack
Cause when I leave for the night, I ain't coming back
I'm talking - pedicure on our toes, toes
Trying on all our clothes, clothes
Boys blowing up our phones, phones
Drop-toping, playing our favorite cds
Pulling up to the parties
Trying to get a little bit tipsy
Don't stop, make it pop
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'mma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick tock, on the clock
But the party don't stop
Woah-oh oh oh
Woah-oh oh oh
Is there anything they CAN'T do?DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'mma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick tock, on the clock
But the party don't stop
Woah-oh oh oh
Woah-oh oh oh
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving Day is coming!
Do you know what's the origin of Thanksgiving Day? Visit http://www.thanksgiving-day.org/ . You'll find plenty of information.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thanksgiving Day is coming!
I'm Thankful for Turkey
I'm thankful for turkey. I'm thankful for yams. I'm thankful for cranberries, biscuits, and hams. I'm thankful for pumpkins. I'm thankful for cheese. I'm thankful for gravy, potatoes, and peas. I'm thankful for stuffing; I'm nuts for the stuff. I'm thankful for eggnog and marshmallow fluff. I'm thankful for whipped cream and ice cream and pies. I'm thankful for dad's double-chocolate surprise. I'm thankful, Thanksgiving, for good things to eat. But mostly I'm thankful I still see my feet.--Kenn Nesbitt
Reading for Pleasure
Hey, student!
Just a few lines for you and about you.
But I’ve got my songs.
I walk and dream I’m not
The schoolboy who walks on.
My scene swings as I think,
Tales that end as I want.
The way home’s quite long,
But I’ve got my songs.
I play the words you sing,
Adding, dropping mine at will.
The scene again in my mind,
Sparkling eyes, smiling lips.
The way home’s quite long,
But I’ve got my songs.
Just a few lines for you and about you.
BACK FROM SCHOOL
The way home’s quite long,But I’ve got my songs.
I walk and dream I’m not
The schoolboy who walks on.
My scene swings as I think,
Tales that end as I want.
The way home’s quite long,
But I’ve got my songs.
I play the words you sing,
Adding, dropping mine at will.
The scene again in my mind,
Sparkling eyes, smiling lips.
The way home’s quite long,
But I’ve got my songs.
Friday, November 19, 2010
A webpage with everything and for everything
This is a classic among all English teachers, and, as you can easily guess it was designed by a Spanish mate! www.isabelperez.com
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Welcome to our class
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