. Vocabulary: Confusing Words: SHADE/SHADOW Shade y Shadow son palabras que generalmente los alumnos se las confunden; en muchos casos no saben cuál de las dos usar, ya que las dos significan sombra. Acá te explicamos la diferencia:
Shadow: the dark shape made when a light shines on a person or an object.
Shade: an area or a part of a place that is protected from the heat of the sun and so is darker and cooler.
Today is The Oscars, so it´s a good opportunity to learn about movies.
. Vocabulary: DIFFERENT KINDS OF MOVIES. Movie, Film and Picture mean the same, but movie is more common in American English.
. An action movie . An animation: a film/movie in which drawings of people and animals seem to move.
. Acomedy: a film/movie that is intended to be funny, usually with a happy ending.
. A drama . A historical movie: a film/movie about people and events in the past.
. A horror film . A musical: a film/movie in which part or all the story is told using songs and often dancing.
. A rom-com: a romantic comedy.
. A science-fiction movie: a film/movie that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets.
. A thriller: a film/movie with an exciting story, especially one about crime or spying.
. A war movie . A western: a film/movie about life in the western US in the 19th century, usually involving cowboys.
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Festejamos el Día de San Valentín, escuchando un gran canción (recientemente galardonada como mejor canción del 2016 en los Grammy Awards:
. Hello by Adele. Escuchá, y completá con preposiciones (Las rtas. están abajo) Esperamos que disfrutes de esta actividad!!
Hello, it's me
I was wondering if after all these years
You'd like to meet again, to go over everything.
They say that time's supposed to heal ya
But I ain`t done much healing
Hello, can you hear me?
I'm in California dreaming 1) ............ who we used to be
When we were younger and free
I’ve forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
There's such a difference 2) .................... us
And a million miles
Hello 3) ...................... the other side
I must've called a thousand times to tell you
I'm sorry 4) .............. everything that I’ve done
But when I call you never seem to be home
Hello 5) ............. the outside
At least I can say that I’ve tried to tell you
I'm sorry 6) ................ breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
Hello, how are you?
It's so typical 7) .............. me to talk 8) ...............myself
I'm sorry, I hope that you're well
Did you ever make it out of that town
Where nothing ever happened?
It's no secret
That the both of us are running out of time
Rtas.:
1) about 2) between 3) from 4) for 5) from 6) for 7) of 8) about
- Hay muchas supersticiones asociadas con el día de San Valentín. Por ejemplo: se dice que el primer hombre que una mujer soltera ve el 14 de febrero, será su futuro esposo. Por lo tanto, tené cuidado a quien ves primero el 14.
- Valentine's Day: There are many superstitions associated with romance activities on Valentine's day. For example: it is said that the first man an unmarried woman sees on 14th February will be her future husband. So, girls, be careful who you first see that day.
¿ Sabés quién era San Valentín? Lee esta info y enterate.
Did you know that St Valentine was a martyr that on February 14 was put to death , but left a note for his love, a jailer's daughter, signed "From Your Valentine"?
¿Sabías que San Valentín fue un mártir que el 14 de febrero fue condenado a muerte, pero antes le dejó una nota a su amada, la hija de un carcelero, y la firmó "De parte de tu Valentín"?
Acordate que podés testearte cuánto sabés sobre esta fecha haciendo una actividad : St Valentine Quiz (publicada el 6/2)
St Valentine Quiz: Hacé este quiz y descubrí cuánto sabés sobre San Valentín (las rtas las encontrás al final).
Be my Valentine!
Who was St. Valentine?
A member of the Roman Senate
An emperor of Rome
A Roman martyr
What is the love story behind St. Valentines Day?
On February 14th, Valentine was put to death, but left a note for his love, a jailer's daughter, signed "From Your Valentine"
On February 14th, Valentine handed out flowers to all of Rome´s women
On February 14th, Valentine got married to his true love from childhood
How many Valentines Day cards are sold each year?
50 million
500 million
1 billion
Who is Cupid?
In Roman mythology, he is the son of Venus
In Greek mythology, he is the child of love
In Roman mythology, he is the king of other gods and goddesses
When did Valentine's Day become associated with romance?
When Chaucer wrote about love birds in the middle ages
When President Theodore Roosevelt declared it a holiday
When Hollywood started to make romantic comedies
Answers:
1) A Roman martyr. 2) On February 14th, Valentine was put to death, but left a note for his love, a jailer's daughter, signed "From Your Valentine". 3) 1 billion. 4) In Roman mythology, he is the son of Venus. 5) When Chaucer wrote about love birds in the middle ages.
Este domingo Lady Gaga va a estar cantando en el Super Bowl. ¿ Cuánto sabés sobre ella? Descubrilo haciendo este 'quiz'. (Las rtas. están al finalizar el ejercicio).
Question 1
What is Lady Gaga's real name?
A: Stephani B: Louise C: Amy
Question 2
What was her UK debut single called?
A: Poker Face B: Just Dance C: Bad Romance
Question 3
Where was Lady Gaga born?
A: New York B: Los Angeles C: Chicago
Question 4
Who did Lady Gaga duet with on the song Telephone?
A: Madonna B: Miley Cyrus C: Beyonce
Question 5
Where did her stage name Lady Gaga come from?
A: Gaga was her first word as a baby B: Inspired from the Queen song Radio Gaga C: She used to live on
Gaga street
Question 6
Which of these is a Lady Gaga song?
A: Bad Romance B: Good Romance C: Weird Romance
Question 7
What year was she born?
A: 1982 B: 1986 C: 1990
Question 8
What unusual item did Lady Gaga famously carry to remind her of home?
A: A teddy bear B: A teacup and saucer C: A baby blanket
