We Are the World

Last Friday we celebrated Peace Day at school. We listened to some songs related to peace and better days in the future. Here is another interesting one, Fran's request. Enjoy the song and the video!

What a Wonderful World!

This week we have worked with What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. Here is a nice video with beautiful images of nature (landscapes, mountains, the sea . . . ). Which is your favourite picture? Send a comment and tell everybody!



This is the karaoke version. Don't be shy and sing along!

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.

Obama's Oath of Office

Everybody knows that last Tuesday, 20 January 2009, Barack Obama became the President of the United States of America. Did you see him take the Presidential Oath of Office? Here you can see the video and read the original oath (as it is written in the Constitution).



Well, everybody gets messed up when speaking in front of an audience . . . but that's not a reason to keep silent when you have important things to say! Bear it in mind!

I Have a Dream

Last 19 January American people celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Do you know who he is? He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. You can learn more things about his life and work here. You can also enjoy this subtitled video of his famous speech I Have a Dream.



I'm sure you also have a dream about how people's lives could improve. Send a comment telling us!

The Reason by Hoobastank

Here goes Pilar's request. It is one of my favourite songs, too. Listen and think about the lyrics!



And here is the karaoke version for you to sing alone. Have fun!

. . . and the Famous People Are . . .

Last month four of you wrote some descriptions of famous people and some of you sent comments with the possible answers. Here are the solutions:

1. Ismael's famous is Celine Dion.

2. Pilar's famous is Angelina Jolie.

3. Beatriz's famous is Kate Ryan.

4. María's famous is Jesús Navas.

What's the Weather like Today?

Have a look at this presentation and see what the weather is like in different cities where English is spoken. Then you can send a comment saying what the weather is like in these places.

Units of Measurement in the USA

Last week you received the first letters from your American pen pals. They described themselves but in some cases there was some confussion regarding their height and weight. Here is a table with the equivalence between the Imperial Units and those in the USA. I'm sure it will help a lot!

Would you like to see an English pub?

These days we have been reading about a strange tale that takes place in an English pub. Here you can see some pictures of typical British pubs.

Happy New Year!

How did you say goodbye to 2008? How did you receive the new year? Did you eat the twelve grapes? As you know, not everybody has the same customs and traditions. Would you like to know how people in New York welcomed 2009 in Times Square? Have a look at this video and enjoy the atmosphere.