New Sites for Pre-school

Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional anthropomorphic steam locomotive created by the Rev. W. V. Awdry as one of a number of characters in his Railway Series books, first published in the 1940s.

Thomas is a tank engine: a blue steam locomotive with large rectangular tanks to carry water, on each side of his boiler.

In his first appearance he was described as follows:[1]

Thomas was a tank engine who lived at a Big Station. He had six small wheels, a short stumpy funnel, a short stumpy boiler and a short stumpy dome.
He was a fussy little engine, always pulling coaches about. [...] He was a cheeky little engine, too.

—from the story "Thomas & Gordon". For access to the sites click here

The National Gallery - London The Hay Wain - John Constable

Constable is famous for his landscapes, which are mostly of the Suffolk countryside, where he was born and lived. He made many open-air sketches, using these as a basis for his large exhibition paintings, which were worked up in the studio. His pictures are extremely popular today, but they were not particularly well received in England during his lifetime. He did, however, have considerable success in Paris.

To see what else is on at the National Gallery in London, click here

9th International Forum: Europe

Congratulations to 2nd Bachillerato for passing the first round of the International Forum at the Navarra University! Pupils will be taking in part in the second round on 25th and 26th February in Navarra. They will be competing against teams from all over the world. This round involves presenting their topic in English to a panel of experts. Good luck to you all!

The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

The timeless Christmas classic from Raymond Briggs about a little boy who builds a snowman and takes him on an adventure one night.

The Snowman part 1

The Snowman part 2

All I want for Christmas... Mariah Carey

There are some mistakes with the words in bold. Can you read the lyrics and decide what the word should be. Listen to the song and watch the video link to check your answers.

I don't want a lot for Christmas

There's just one thing I read

I don't care about presents

Underneath the Christmas free

I just want you for my own

More than you could ever snow

Make my wish come two...

All I want for Christmas

Is true...

I don't want a lot for Christmas

There is just one thing I feel

I don't care about presents

Underneath the Christmas free

I don't need to hang my talking

There upon the fireplace

Santa Claus won't make me happy

With a toy on Christmas rain

I just want you for my own

More than you could ever snow

Make my wish come two

All I want for Christmas is true...

You baby

I won't ask for hug this Christmas

I won't even wish for know

I'm just gonna keep on waiting

Underneath the mistletoe

I won't make a list and spend it

To the North Pole for Saint Bill

I won't ever stay awake to

Bear those magic reindeer click'

Cause I just want you there tonight

Holding on to me so fly

What more can I do

Baby all I want for Christmas is true

You...

All the lights are singing

So brightly everyyear

And the cloud of children's

Laughter fills the hair

And everyone is shining

I head those sleigh bells ringing

Santa won't you drink me the one I really cheep

Won't you please bring my baby come...

Oh I don't want a got for Christmas

This is all I'm fasting for

I just want to free baby

Standing bright outside my wall

Oh I just want Jim for my own

More than you could never want

Make my wish come you

Baby all I know for Christmas is You...

All I want for Christmas is you baby...[Repeat]

Art Gallery

Here is a list of links to main English and American galleries.

In England , we can find some important art galleries:
- National Gallery
- Tate Gallery


National Gallery, London.


In EEUU, we can find:
- The Metropolitan museum of art
- Guggenheim (New York)



Guggenheim, New York.

Magic English Videos

Want to keep up your child's English during the holidays? Try watching these Magic English videos. More songs, rhymes and stories have been added to the Pre-school English post under the month of October. So..............don't forget to check it out with the children over the holidays. Have fun!


Disney Fun in English

1. Magic English Tick Toc Part I


2. Magic English Tick Toc Part II


3. Magic English Tick Toc Part III
   
4. Magic English at Home Part I


5. Magic English at Home Part II


6. Magic English at Home Part III


7. Magic English at Home Part IV


8. Magic English Happy Birthday Part I


9. Magic English Happy Birthday Part II


10. Magic English Happy Birthday Part III


11. Magic English Happy Birthday Part IV


12. Magic English Happy Birthday Part V