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Paradise English is not just about

grammar. Perhaps unintentionally it has become a meeting place of peo-

ple of different cultures and back-grounds. Upon graduation our stu-

dents invariably comment on the pleasure of meeting and living with their counterparts. The students

coming to our school bring a wealth of knowledge and experience which

enhances their study of English.

In this and future issues of our news-letter we will feature the talent of some of our students, be it in the

arts, business, or general life.

We hope you enjoy reading Paradise English Has Talent.

Restaurants on the

Island

Just for Laughs and

Food for Tought

Paradise English

Has Talent

I’m Buddy not

“Pog”

PE’S Saturday

Activities

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We’re Doing Great And Getting Better!

In focus... Teacher John tells us more of what PE

is about...

Araw ng Kagitingan Araw ng kagitingan (“Day of Valor”) is a national public holiday in the Philippines,

celebrated on the 9th of April. The day is also known as “Bataan Day”.

Araw ng kagitingan commemorates the

fall of the Bataan peninsula during World War II after months of fighting between the Philippine and American armies and

the invading Japanese. The prolonged de-fense of the Bataan peninsula hindered the Japanese army’s

progress, enabling the Filipino and US forces to prepare for subsequent battles and ultimately win the war against the Japa-

nese. This gruesome period during the war is used as a reminder of

the courage tenacity and willingness to sacrifice to the point of death by the Philippine and American forces. It also is a day to

remember Filipinos who continue to fight for freedom on be-half of the Philippines.

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A Passion for Dancing Teacher Ted thanks this student for helping her heart open up for dancing again…

Dancing is an expression of our person-alities and gives us the freedom to interpret our

feelings. As a person who also loves dancing, performing gives me immense satisfaction and

confidence. And for sure, this month’s featured student feels the same way as I.

A beautiful woman from Russia named Maria Mineeva has an exceptional talent for danc-

ing. She began to dance at the age of six, with

traditional Russian dance and ballet, and there-after, she was introduced to other styles such as

those associated with hip-hop and house dance culture. She has even tried dances from other

countries like Jamaica. Her passion for dancing is boundless. When she was a teenager, Maria and her group

would travel all around Europe to give dance concerts which helped sustain her enthusiasm.

Dancing helps her feel better and share

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her joie de vivre. In fact, on her Paradise English

graduation day, Maria treated us to a traditional

Russian dance which amazed the teachers and students alike.

Now, she is back in Russia working, but

she is eagerly looking forward to touring with

her dancing troupe a few months from now. I thank her for sharing her talent with us and for making my heart pump once again for

my first love… Dancing!

Namaste… Yoga at Paradise English Teacher Ava finds the route to inner peace...

Jane brings a sense of joy to every-

one she interacts with in Paradise English.

What draws people to her is her zest for life

and her willingness to share all that she is passionate about.

She has an inner glow because she loves people and what she does.

Eugeny and his wife Eugeniya Glushan or simply called Eugene and Jane are from Mos-

cow, Russia. They love travelling and have been doing Yoga for over three years. They enjoy helping other people, which is why they are giv-

ing free Yoga classes at PE. Students, teachers and even the non-teaching staff are always ex-

cited to join this class but Eugene and Jane are more excited about sharing their skills and

knowledge of Yoga, as wells as expressing it in English.

They usually stress that Yoga is a prac-tice of one’s beautiful expression of faith, every

time you step on the mat you affirm your spirit and soul, and you should always believe things

can get better – even your deepest struggle. Jane says, “Learning is endless. Fear is

always there, but we try to get rid of it as long as

there is a willingness to dive in. Through Yoga,

we can find inner peace.”

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Hello my name is Buddy and I’m a dog. I am 5 dog years old (maybe 35 in your terms). My

mom was a Labrador and my dad like all the other dads, is irrelevant. Many people call me a “Pog”, which is short for pig and dog, because

they say I am lazy. I do nothing all day but lie un-

der the sun when I feel cold, or inside the ladies’

CR when it’s hot. I choose the ladies’ because it is remarkably cool and spacious. I hear comments

about that and sometimes get offended. Humans just don’t understand. I enjoy PE because a lot of students really

like me and find me cute and cuddly. They always look for me and call my name “Buddy!” They

don’t care if I stink or I am dirty, but I really wish Tito Boy and Harley would wash me more often

to remove my shedding hair so I will be even more likeable.

Sometimes, students in PE are funny. I grew up with my Canadian family so I ONLY UNDERSTAND ENGLISH! Even Tito Boy talks

to me in English! But some students talk to me in Chinese, Korean, or German. I feel pity for them sometimes as I try to guess what they want me to

do. Sometimes I just can’t help but laugh. Good thing they can’t figure out how dogs laugh, that

would be embarrassing.

All in all, my Boracay life is amazing. I get

to enjoy all kinds of smells from different coun-tries, make a lot of friends, and have fun all the time. Whoof! Whoof!

I’m Buddy not “Pog” Buddy’s sentiments as shared with Teacher Andrie

PE’s Saturday Activities

Jawili Cold Spring

Aqua Sub

Sunset Sailing

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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift;

that’s why they call it the present.

Eleanor Roosevelt 1884-1962

Food for Thought...

Kumgangsan and Dae Jang Geum are two of

the best Korean restaurants on the island.

If you are craving delicious and spicy Korean

food, KUMGANGSAN is the right place for you.

Located on Boracay’s main road across from

Crafts it is usually open from 9:00am-2:00am.

Though the setting is plain and simple, the ser-

vice is great! Enjoy their DAKBAL (spicy

chicken feet) for 350 pesos, or OSAM BULGOGI

(spicy and sweet fried pork and squid) also for

only 350 pesos. Side dishes are complimentary

and rice is unlimited!

Another restaurant with authentic Korean cui-

sine and soothing ambience, DAE JANG

GEUM is a great place for you. Filipino staff

are really friendly, and they serve excellent Ko-

rean barbecue.

Come enjoy the best restaurants on the island.

Restaurants on the Island One of our students, So Young Kim, shares her favorite Korean restaurants...

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Just for Laughs...