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Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts

March 15, 2017

Where do superstitions come from?

Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? How do you feel about the number 13? Whether or not you believe in them, you’re probably familiar with a few of these superstitions. But where did they come from?
Stuart Vyse shares the weird and specific origins of some of our favorite superstitions.



WARM-UP
·         Are you afraid of black cats?
·         Would you open an umbrella indoors?
·         How do you feel about the number 13?

March 13, 2017

Reviewing

IN PAIRS, TRY TO GIVE AN ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASS READER (20 marks)

1.  Can you name three important landmarks in New York?
2.    Do you remember any important person from Chicago?
3.    Can you name important writers from San Francisco?
4.    What is the nickname of San Francisco? And Chicago?
5.    Who were the first settlers in the USA?
6.    Where can you go for free to the beach?
7.    Can you explain the meaning of these expressions? (1,5 each)

  • The roaring twenties
  • Melting pot
  • The Haight
  • The Gold Rush
  • The Big Easy
  • Creole
  • The Louisiana Purchase
8.    Can you place the following places in this map? (0’5 each)

New York                          

Chicago

New Orleans                    

Lake Michigan

San Francisco                   

Mississippi River

Los Angeles


March 08, 2017

ESCM

[Se anuncian] dos próximas actividades que se van a hacer en la Escuela Superior de Canto y que son en parte o totalmente en inglés: 
1) viernes, 10 de marzo, 19:30h - "This thing of darkness" (representación teatral en español con canciones de Shakespeare en inglés)

2) lunes, 13 de marzo, 19:30h - Recital de canto y piano de mujeres compositoras anglosajonas, todas las canciones serán en inglés.

La entrada es libre hasta completar el aforo​. C/ San Bernardo, 44


March 07, 2017

Women's day

Hi,

Today I'd like to remind you of the importance of women in science. Why not visiting
Women Rock Science

I'd also like you to have a look at these documents in honour of the women who were part of the 27th Generation in Spain. Those were women who actively took part in the literary movement of the 1920's in Spain, but were  never given credit. 

Las Sinsombrero

March 03, 2017

Celebrating Africa

Hi,

This a cultural program to Celebrate Africa elaborated by Mostoles EOI. Feel free to attend these interesting events.
 
Celebrating Africa Cultural Program:

February 28, 2017

How to be more polite

These are nice sentences to express some negatives thoughts:


February 23, 2017

Crave, English Theater

This March
 English Theatre Madrid
presents
CRAVE
by Sarah Kane


CRAVE poster ligero.jpg

Crave is being performed in English on

 Friday 24th March at 20.00 and 21.30
Saturday 25th March at 20.00 and 21.30
Thursday 30th March at 20.00
Friday 31st March at 20.00 and 21.30

at the
Teatro/Sala Trovador
C/ San José, 3  Metro: Antón Martín

Tickets cost 12€ 

The seating capacity is just 55 seats per performance
Book early, don't be disappointed

Book now on 634 952 679 or at



Fragments of memory. Shards of poetry. Scattered relics of relationships.

Sarah Kane's starkly beautiful play threads together four frayed voices into a powerful tapestry of words.

English Theatre Madrid presents a dynamic new production of Crave. The company does justice to Kane's dark lyricism, while also showing the shafts of bleak humour that break through and illuminate this dark play of the soul.



Trozos de memoria. Fragmentos de poesía. Reliquias dispersas de relaciones.

La bella y rotunda obra de Sarah Kane ensarta cuatro voces deshilachadas en un poderoso tapiz de palabras.

English Theatre Madrid presenta una nueva y dinámica producción de Crave. La compañía hace justicia al lirismo oscuro de Kane, mientras que muestra las pinceladas de humor sombrío que rompen e iluminan esta oscura obra del alma.


February 14, 2017

February 24th: studying abroad

Hi,

This is some info for those of you interested in studying abroad. We'll hold a meeting at the school on Friday 24th.
Who will come? Write your answer down on the comment, please!



CHARLA OFRECIDA POR OKESTUDIANTE

(ORGANIZACIÓN AJENA A ESTA EOI)

Se dará información sobre el sistema educativo británico, con una conexión por Skype con estudiantes en el Reino Unido para un intercambio de impresiones y ronda de preguntas.

La charla se celebrará en inglés aunque se podrán resolver dudas concretas en español.

Folleto informativo sobre programas de estudio

December 06, 2016

The 45th president

Trump Therapy: With Love from Abroad

Liberal Americans are distraught over Mr. Trump’s victory. So we asked eight international comedians — from Cuba to Nigeria to Saudi Arabia — how they cope with their political angst.

December 02, 2016

Cooking contest

For our Cultural Day on December 22, the school has organized a cooking contest.
If you want to participate, you have to cook a dish from an English speaking country.

Check out these links for new cuisine and all-time-favourites or these recipes.

- Jamie Olivier
- Delia on line
- Martha Steward
- The New York Times cooking Videos
- Get Baking with the Bbc

Where: Room  (sweet dishes) and  (savoury dishes) between 18:30 and 19h
What: Sweet and savoury British or American Recipes
Jury: 1 school member, 1 student, 1 teacher
Prize: English learning materials. 
For requirements to take part, click here

November 28, 2016

A British Christmas tradition: the pantomime!

There’s an unusual British tradition that takes place every year at Christmas called the pantomime (often referred to as the “panto”). A pantomime is basically a Christmas theatre play that’s popular with both children and adults. If you ever find yourself in Britain around Christmas time, you should try to go to one. Here are 6 key elements of a typical pantomime.


If you're in Madrid on 9th to 11th December, come and watch a pantomime (a traditional Christmas play, with music, jokes and songs). You'll have a great time and really improve your English. Click here for tickets and more information!

November 27, 2016

Adelante Africa

Hi:

This is the Adelante Africa Project that the family on the coursebook listening set up. Have a look at their web page, isn't it fascinating?



Below you'll find the video Jane's son took of her teaching nursery school children.


November 23, 2016

Pumpkin pie recipe

Hi,


As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought you might want to cook a traditional seasonal dessert. Measures are in cups and ounces. Here is the equivalence:


1/4 cup
2 fl. oz.
60 ml
1/2 cup
4 fl. oz.
125 ml
1 cup
8 fl. oz. 
250 ml
1 1/2 cups
12 fl. oz.
375 ml
2 cups or 1 pint
16 fl. oz.
500 ml