domingo, 8 de febrero de 2009

Pancake Day

Try to answer these easy questions about this tradition. To help you, click on this link.

What is Pancake Day?
Why are Pancakes eaten on Shrove Tuesday?
When is Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)?
What is Shrove Tuesday?

What is an English Pancake?

Watch this video for a funny recipe: link
Look at some toppings: link

jueves, 22 de enero de 2009

I have a dream


" I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character"

Who said these words? One clue: This speech was given in 1963.

Write your answers in comments.

lunes, 15 de diciembre de 2008

Ask Alice

Here is a funny way to practise questions. Click on the link below and make correct questions; if they are right, Alice will answer them!!!

Meet Alice

Now do some more practice: Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Quiz 4

martes, 9 de diciembre de 2008

Human Rights Day

Who said these words?

‘You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.’

Here are some clues: He was one of the most important leaders of the movement that was struggling to free India from British rule and make it an independent country, a goal that was finally achieved in August 1947. What really made him special was his belief in non-violent resistance to British economic, political and military power: he believed the way forward for the Indian independence movement – and for all people suffering oppression – was simple ‘non-cooperation’ rather than violence.


Write your answer in comments.

Do you have any heroes from history? And who are they?Have a look at some important "Britons".

viernes, 5 de diciembre de 2008

Christmas traditions

Let's learn some curiosities about Christmas. This week I would like you to answer these questions: When is Boxing Day? and What do people do on that day? Search on the Internet and write your answers in comments.

Do you like Christmas stories? Read the classic " A Christmas Carol " by Charles Dickens. It is a simple version in five chapters.

Let's play:
Hangman Game