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WIN A TRIP TO LONDON!
MATCH THE CHRISTMAS ANIMALS
INTERVIEW WITH JOHN WYKE
REVIEW: SPANISH CHRISTMAS SWEETS
THE CHRISTMAS SHOW!
CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE
SANTAʼS NEW TRANSPORT
CHRISTMAS TO-DO LIST
... AND MUCH MORE!
INSIDE
A TRIP TO LONDON COULD BE YOURS!On 13th June 2014 we will be raffling the trip to London. All students, children and adults, who come
to the school from October to June are automatically included in the raffle. The prize includes flights and
2 nights in a hotel for 2 people in September 2014.This could be the perfect opportunity to practice the
English you’ve been learning all year!
El 13 de junio de 2014
sortearemos un viaje a Londres. Todos los
estudiantes, niños y adultos que vengan a
clase desde octubre hasta junio participarán en el sorteo. El viaje incluye el vuelo, y
dos noches de hotel para dos personas en septiembre de 2014.
Es la oportunidad perfecta para practicar el Inglés que has aprendido
durante todo el curso!
COUNT THE
BAUBLESTHERE ARE 10 BAUBLES
HIDING IN THE
CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE.
HERE’S ONE!
IF YOU LIKE TAYLOR
SCHOOL... WHY NOT
LIKE US ON
FACEBOOK?
The infants had a great time decorating their Christmas cards for Mum and Dad. Lots of glitter everywhere!
MAKING CHRISTMAS CARDS!
Every year when December comes we think about Christmas and what presents we want to get, but does that mean that Christmas is a consumerist celebration?
Everybody knows that advertisers try to sell the most products and take advantage of the days before Christmas to sell a lot. We are used to shopping in these days but I think that the best things are staying at home with our families.
¿Is Christmas now a consumerist celebration? by Silvia
On the other hand everybody enjoys giving and receiving presents so maybe this is a
good idea to make people happy once a year. Moreover, with your presents you show your friends and family that you care about them.
Finally, at Christmas you should have a good time with your family and maybe think less about material things.
What are Elves like?Look at the elves and think about what elves are like and what they can do. Read the sentences and write T (true) and F (false). by Lucas, Lia, Paula, Lucia and Mar
Now draw your own elf in this box.
When I was a li,le boy, I used to believe in the Three Wise Men and Santa. I used to
think that they were good people and hardworking, because they had to deliver a lot of presents in
just one night. Back then, I used to believe that the Three Wise Men came
from the east by camel and that Santa Claus came from the North Pole by sleigh.
In my childhood, I would wake up really early to open the presents but nowadays I prefer to stay in bed and I’m normally the last to wake up. I sFll like Christmas because I get together with all my family and there are presents and nice food.
CHRISTMAS NOSTALGIA by Miguel
Santa’s New Transportby Jaime, Gonzalo
1. In which country the people wear polka dots because they think are similar to coins and that will bring prosperity?
a. Mexicob. Romaniac. The Philippines
2. What do Scottish people do at the Christmas festival of Hogmanay?
a. Playing with balls of fireb. Throwing toilet rolls out the windowc. Throwing eggs to the neighbours
3. Why do Ecuadorian people burn scarecrows on New Yearʻs Eve?
a. For funb. To scare the monstersc. To destroy all the bad things that happened in the past 12 months
4. What do Irish single women put under their pillow to catch a husband?
a. A red roseb. Mistletoe leavesc. Raw potatoes
5. In Denmark, people break something outside their friendsʼ houses. The biggest tower says that you have the best friends. What do they break?
a. Plates and cupsb. Flower Vasesc. Old toys
6. When do Mexicans believe is the best time to communicate with the spirits?
a. On New Yearʼs eveb. On Halloweenc. On Boxing day
7. In which country the British show “Dinner for one” is on TV every single year at New Yearʼs Eve?
a. Germanyb. The UKc. Canada
8. Where do people in Talca, Chile, celebrate the New Year?
a. At homeb. At the cemeteryc. At the parks
9. What do the North Americans believe that brings true love?
a. They toast with champagneb. They kiss at midnightc. They shout the name of their secret love
10. What do people from some South American countries wear to have love and wealth?
a. Weird hatsb. All their jewelryc. Colourful underwear
Key: 1c. 2a. 3c. 4b. 5a. 6a. 7a. 8b. 9b. 10c
NEW YEAR QUIZ!How much do you know about New Year in different countries?
By the ESO and Bachiller students
DINNER FOR ONE
Christmas Survival GuideTips on how to get through the Christmas period without going crazyby Eva, Marta and Elena
Cooking and food
You have to find out if anyone is allergic to some foods.
You must go on a diet before the holidays because you’ll probably get fat!
You mustn’t tell you mother how to cook the dinner (mothers know everything).
Family and Children
You have to be patient with everyone.
You have to buy presents for children so they stay entertained (and quiet).
Shopping
You should do your shopping before the holidays.
You mustn’t go shopping in department stores in the afternoon.
You should make a list with the things that you want to buy.
You shouldn’t buy too many presents for your family because they always hate what you buy them anyway!
You should buy your girlfriend/boyfriend a present that they can take back to the shop.
Decorations
You mustn’t have decorations within the reach of small children.
You don’t have to use a real Christmas tree.
You shouldn’t have Christmas lights with music.
Where were you born?
I was born in Liverpool, in England.
Why did you come to Spain?
I first came to Asturias in 2003, for a walking holiday, and I
loved it. When I had the opportunity to live in another country those memories and the fact that I could speak a
little Spanish helped me to decide on Spain.
Are you happy in Spain?
Yes thanks. I like the lifestyle in Spain, the way that people
are very open and friendly. In the UK I used to spend hours in the car going to and from work and it seemed like
everyone was always busy and in a hurry.
What did you study at University?
I studied microbiology.
Why are you teaching English?
Well I worked in microbiology laboratories for ten years
and then in quality
management, and it seemed like time for a change. You
could say that teaching English is quite the change
indeed.
What was your first impression of Spain?
My first visits to Spain were to Mallorca and to the Costa
Dorada for rock climbing
holidays. The weather in winter was perfect for climbing and it let us escape the cold British winter. So my first
impression was of tiny mountain villages and Mallorcan villas. I loved it. And the food was fantastic.
An interview with
John Wyke by the CAE Students
What’s the highest mountain you've
climbed?
The Dômes de Miage at 3673m. I tried to climb Mont Blanc but I twisted my ankle the day before and had to stay
in the Tete Rouse hut while my friend and the guide went to the summit. The Dômes de Miage is fantastic though, a real
icy knife edge.
Did you come to Spain alone?
No I came with my girlfriend Liz, we got married last year
in England.
Who do you celebrate Christmas with?
Liz and I usually go back to the UK and see our families
and friends over Christmas. It’s a busy week!
Do you miss anything from Britain?
Good thick British bacon. Although I must admit, the
Spanish make very good use of
the pig too.
Have you spent a
Christmas here?
Not yet, we normally come back
for new year’s eve. This year we’ll
be in Sotres with friends.
What do you think of Spanish students?
They’re very hard working in my experience. The educational systems are different though, and there seems
to be an emphasis here on theory more than practice (or
maybe before practice) which is different to the UK.
You can celebrate Christmas here in SPANISH style……
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What did you think? Give us your opinion!
“This is the best
restaurants for chocolate
fans!”
“I went to play
cards but there wasnʼt anybody
there..”
“The place was unforgettable
and I won the lottery, the prize was a
Christmas basket full of food” “There
is too much chocolate on the menu”
“The waiters were
very friendly and handsome”
“The W.C. was very clean”
FULL STOP AND COMMA
A traditional Christmas Menu at 1.00pm on the 25th of December.
e location is amazing. We are near Wembley Stadium.
Starters:Tomato Soup
Smoked SalmonSeafood salad
Main Course: Stuffed Turkey with potatoes, vegetables and
gravyRoast Beef
Desserts: Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Brownie with ice-creamCheese and grapes
Drinks:Tea or Coffee
BeerChampagne
Special Events in the aernoon:
Magic Show with Mark the WizardPlaying board games (Trivial, Monopoly…)
Costume competitionBingo for all the family
Santa’s visitKareoke: e Beatles
Decorating the Christmas tree and singing Christmas carols
OR ….what about a BRITISH Christmas dinner?
“We had fun because there were a lot of
special events. We loved the
Beatles songs!”
“There were not many options for the main course!”
“The tomato soup was strange…”
“We had a delicious meal and it
was very cheap”
“The menu is very English,
very traditional”
“We usually drink tea at five o’clock!”
I avoid going to buy clothes with my wife at Christmas.
I can’t stand buying things that you don’t need.
I prefer it when it snows but I don’t mind it when it’s sunny at Christmas.
I enjoy geSng together with my family.
I hate going to shopping centres at Christmas.
I like buying presents because I love surprising people.
I like spending my Fme walking and looking at the Christmas lights.
CHRISTMAS VOICESOpinions and comments about the Christmas period.
By María, Maje, Albertino, Vanesa, Pilar, Javi, and Luis Fer
I can’t afford to visit Father Christmas in Lapland!
Last year I chose to buy an aquarium for myself for Christmas!
I like deciding on the food for dinner on Christmas Eve.
I’ll never forget Christmas Day in 2007 because then on this day my daughter was born.
I refuse to accept that everyone has to be happy and good people only at Christmas.
DRIED FRUIT: Score: 4/10
Description: There are different types of dried fruit typical in Spain
like dates, figs, and raisins. They are
different colours like brown, dark green and purple.
Our opinion: We don’t like this because it is dry and
hard. But it’s healthy and my dad loves it!
MARZIPAN: Score: 5/10
Description: Marzipan is made
from almonds. Also it has egg white and sugar. The shapes are like animals and people. They are soft.
Our opinion: We think they are dry and horrible, but my cousin loves them. You can buy them in bakeries and in
the supermarket.
PELADILLAS (SUGARED
ALMONDS): Score: 6/10
Description: They are sweets with
almonds or pine-nuts inside. Normally they are white but there are different
colours like pink, blue, green and yellow. They have an oval shape like a little egg. You can
find them in supermarkets.
Our opinion: They are delicious, we love them.
TURRÓN (NOUGAT): Score: 7/10
Description: This is made from almonds, chocolate and
hazelnuts. It can be soft or hard. It has rice paper on the top and under it. The shape is
rectangular.
Our opinion: We think it is very
sweet and is not healthy. Everybody eats it for dessert on
the 24th of December at night.
HAVE YOU GOT A SWEET TOOTH? OUR GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS SWEETS IN SPAIN by Aida, Paula, Sara, Julia and Paula (1-2 ESO)
POLVORONES:
Score: 8/10
Description: There
are many different flavours like lemon,
coconut, almond, chocolate, wine. They are dry and
very sweet. Homemade polvorones are better than the polvorones from shops.
Our opinion: They are typical of Christmas in Spain. We eat them for the ‘merienda’ (afternoon snack).
ROSCÓN DE REYES
(KING’S RING CAKE)
Score 9/10
Description: It is made from
sponge cake and it has inside a small doll (good luck) and a bean (bad luck). If you
get the doll you are the King, and if you get the doll you pay for the King’s Ring Cake! The shape is a ring.
Our opinion: We think it is delicious, but only one piece. It fills you up.
FERRERO ROCHER: Score: 10/10 !!!
Description: They are made from chocolate and have big hazelnuts inside. Also they have little pieces of
hazelnuts on the top and some nutella inside. It looks
like a small gold ball. They are crunchy.
Our opinion: They are expensive
but they are worth it. They are the best. We love them and
we always eat them at
Christmas.
What time do the elves do things?By Alvaro, Andres, Alba x 2, Gael, Sergio, Javier, Mario and Alejandro
Special Conversation Classes at Taylor SchoolThis year we have arranged a special schedule for the conversation classes for adults. As usual there are conversation classes every week, but once a month we organise something special.In October we had Miguel Comendador talking about his cycling trip around South America and then in November we had the Taylor School Mini-Short Film Festival. In December Liz is talking about the time she walked Santiago de Compostela along the Primitive Path.
PICTURE CORNER
WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?
...MORE PICTURES
Santaʼs Daily Routineby Lucia, Lua, Raquel, Candela and Almu
Chorus
Jingle bells, Jingle bells
Jingle all the wayOh what fun,
It is to ride, In a one-horse open
sleigh
Hey!
Jingle Bells LyricsVerse
Dashing through the snow
On a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go,
Laughing all the wayHaha!
Bells on bobtails ring,
Making spirits bright, What fun it is to laugh
and singA sleighing song tonight.
My Xmas to-do listby the Elementary
Students
Decorate the
Christmas tree and the
living room
Help Santa and the Three Wise men with the presents
Buy a lottery
ticket and
watch the
Lottery Show
on TV
Eat a lot of
nougat mmm
and Sing
Christmas
carols
Eat typical mothers’ shellfish soup and roast ‘caleya’ (free-range) chicken with family on Xmas’ eve!
Toast with ‘The Piper’ cider and Moët champagne
On New Year’s
eve, eat the
twelve grapes
at midnight
Go to a party
and dance
with friends
on NYE
Watch the New Year’s ski-jumping and the classical music concert on TV
El viernes 20 de diciembre, los profesores de Taylor School, vamos a hacer una función de Navidad para los alumnos de infantil y primaria. Tendrá lugar de 17:00 a 18:00 horas para niños de infantil y 1º primaria, y de 18:00 a 19:00 horas para niños de 2º a 6º primaria. See you there!
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN!Olga has been doing a great job of organising the books in the Taylor School library after her classes. Good work!Remember: You can take any book from the library for 2 weeks FREE! We have books for all levels. Some books are difficult but others are easy.