ENGLISH

No need to explain why we should learn English. Still, there’s a lot to do to make it easier for everyone. Interesting texts and ideas, interactive exercises, authentic articles and literary extracts, videos, pictures …anything that can make us better English learners and speakers, has its place in this page!

WHAT LONDON IS ALL ABOUT!

 

 Happy New Year!!

“Elementary, my dear Watson”

 

Sherlock Holmes (/???rl?k ?ho?mz/) is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A London-based “consulting detective” whose abilities border on the fantastic, Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to adopt almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve difficult cases.

Holmes, who first appeared in publication in 1887, was featured in four novels and 56 short stories. The first novel, A Study in Scarlet, appeared in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887.All but four stories are narrated by Holmes’s friend and biographer, Dr. John H. Watson.

Read the rest of the article in wikipedia.

 

THE BOOK OF THE MONTH: What A Carve Up!

 

Read this great postmodern  satirical novel, written by Jonathan Coe, more revealing than ever, seems that the whole Europe has never abandoned the ’8Os of Margaret Thatcher and the way  narrow, but powerful, interest groups with influence in banking, the media, agriculture, healthcare, the arms trade and the arts dictate decisions of all levels decide on people’s fate.

 

 

CHRISTMAS IN LONDON! 

WHAT TO DO IN LONDON AT CHRISTMAS!

1. The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker        

 

See The Royal Ballet perform one of the world?s most famous ballets, a perfect family treat for the festive season.This classic winter ballet tells the story of Clara, who creeps down to the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve in search of her favourite present. Here she is met by a mysterious magician, Drosselmeyer, and helps an army of toy soldiers fight off the evil Mouse King before riding to the Land of Sweets in a golden sleigh.

 

2. Natural History Museum Ice Rink        

Go ice-skating at the Natural History Museum and experience a magical winter haven in the heart of the city.

Enjoy a beautiful fairground carousel, delicious food, warming drinks and festive cocktails. Families can feast on delicious treats, colleagues can mingle over wine and music, or simply enjoy the view to the ice rink with a cup of  hot chocolate on the open-air balcony  There is also a junior rink for younger skaters.

CROSSWARD PUZZLE

TROJAN WAR

From 31 October 2013 to 5 January 2014