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

Song Corner - Inseparable- Jonas Brothers

Can you complete the song with the words below. When you've finished, watch and listen to the video to check.


Take my hand ...
We can run so far
We can change the ... to anything we want
We can talk for ... just staring at the ...
They shine down to show us

That...

[Chorus:]

You know when the sun forgets to ...
I'll be there to hold you through the ...
And we'll be running so fast we can fly ...
And even when we're ... and miles apart
You're still holding all of my ...
I promise it will never be dark
I know..we're ...

We could run ... if you wanted to
And I would not get ...
Because I'd be with you
I keep singing this ... until the very end
We have done all these ...

[Chorus]

I would give it ...
Never let you ...
Cause you know we're ...
I would give it all
Just to show you I'm in love
Cause you know we're inseparable

[Chorus]

all stars shine fall inseparable night tonight miles heart inseparable forever Tonight tired song world things hours

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36NfqUOM2Oo

Some Help For Bachillerato Pupils

These sites allow students to practise the different parts
of the PAU exam. Click here and here
This site practises all the English verb tenses you will need for the university entrance exam
Click here

4th ESO Grammar Corner - Modal verbs

Modal verbs always seem to cause headaches for some students. What's the difference between must and have to...why doesn't don't have to mean the same as mustn't....?? Sometimes it's a good idea to try to understand modal verbs from a functional point of view rather than purely grammatical. With this in mind, 4th ESO have prepared the following post. I hope it goes some way to clearing up any doubts you may have.

USE:

• Ability:

Can: I can ride a bike

Could(past): He could speak french when he was three

• Request:

Can: Can I use your phone?

Could(polite): Could I have a biscuit?

May(polite, formal): May I borrow this book?

Will(polite): Will you pass the milk, please?

Would(polite): Would you help me with my english?

• Permission:

Can: You can borrow my key

May(formal): You may use the computer

• Impossibility:

Can't: Sally can't be away

Couldn't: He couldn't do the homework

• Possibility:

Could: She could either be at the beach or at home

May(future): We may go to the restaurant tomorrow

Might(future): It might rain tonight

• Suggestion and recommendation:

Could(suggestion): You could try speaking to your teacher

Should/ought (suggestion): Should I take this books?

Must(recommendation): He must go to the restaurant

Shall(suggestion): Shall I close the door

• Prediction:

Will(certainty): He will arrive tomorrow

• Willingness:

Will: I will do the shopping

• Repeated past action:

Would: When he was young, he would spend hours reading

• Obligation:

Should/ought to: I should practise the piano now

Must(strong): You must drive with the seatbelt

• Probability:

Should/ought to(logical): She ought to get the job

• Necessity:

Must(strong): You must go to bed early

• Prohibition:

Mustn't: You musn't smoke here

• Lack of necessity:

Needn't: You needn't come to work early tomorrow

Sing-along Christmas Carols and Songs

Try these links for Christmas Carols and Songs:
Click here and here
♪O Christmas Tree
♪We wish you a Merry Christmas
♪All I want for Christmas is you!
♪Rudolph the red nose reindeer
♪Santa Claus is coming to town

King´s College Choir Cambridge- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Lyrics below)

Science-Organic Vegetable Garden in Peñalabra

After having studied plant reproduction in 2ºESO, pupils started chatting about the possibility of testing out some of the reproduction techniques; planting bulbs, making cuttings and the conversation and the ideas started blossoming until we reached the conclusion that we would like to develop an organic vegetable garden in the school, which would serve as an educational tool for the whole school and would also give us a small harvest every year. The idea was immediately accepted by the school's board of directors and so here begins the first chapter in our OVGP (organic vegetable garden project).


Before we even start pulling out weeds or digging, we need to do a bit of planning...so take a look at some of the following links:


Starting an Organic Garden. Click here and here
Month by month calendar of gardening. Click here
Vegetable fact cards. Click here and here
Glossary of Growing Terms. Click here
Games and activities related to organic gardening. Click here

3rd ESO English Literature - Jane Austen

Jane Austen

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Classic Scottish Shortbread Recipe

Ingredients

1lb unsalted butter
5 cups of all purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
Preheat oven to 180 º C.
Cream butter and sugar with mixer. Add flour and mix with wooden spoon. Use hands to thoroughly mix.
Press in a baking tray and prick with fork all over.
Bake for 10 minutes and then reduce the heat to 120ºC.
Wait 2 minutes and then cut into finger slice bars. Cool thoroughly in pan.

The Natural History Museum London - Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award

Have you got what it takes to become an award winning photographer? The Wildlife Photographer of the Year judges will be looking for originality and ideas that are creative, fresh and surprising. This competition is organised by the Natural History Museum and the BBC Wildlife Magazine. Last years winners were the following:

The Storybook Wolf by José Luis Rodríguez (Spain). José visualised this image many years ago when Iberian wolves first returned to Ávila in Castilla Leon and cattle ranchers declared war on them. His idea was apicture that would symbolisethe ancient conflictbetween humans and wolves, while showing the beauty and strength of this fabled animal.

The overall winner of the Young Photographer of the Year was:

The Clash of the Yellowhammers by Fergus Gill (United Kingdom)

Fergus started the planning of this picture in summer when he collected winter food for the yellowhammers. One evening in February hearing that snow was forecast for the next day, Fergus set up his hideout in the garden. After a few hours the garden was full of birds and at one point there were 32 yellohammers feeding on the ground. He waited patiently to get the shot that was the overall winner of the competition.

Other winning photos :

If you would like to take part in this prestigious competition click here.

9th International Forum: 'Europe'.

The 9th International Forum at the University of Navarra calls on students to work in teams to study a variety of historical, cultural, legal and economic issues related to current events. The program also aims for students to improve their presentation and public speaking skills Students present their findings in a competition which involves the creation of a Powerpoint presentation and a 20-minute speech in English with 10 minutes of 'question-time' afterwards.

A team of students and teachers from bachillerato will be participating in the forum and have chosen the following question to research and prepare:

How to enhance Europe's Role on the World Stage?

Useful Links:

The official Page for the European Union Click here

The European Commision Click here

The European Council. Click here

Wikipedia Click here

British Government official page. Click here

The European Parliament. Click here

The European Union. Click here

http://www.europe.gov.uk/

British and American Publications

Here are links to the most important British and American newspapers and magazines. These links are particularaly useful for 4th ESO Mass Media Course and 2nd Bachillerato for the speaking presentation you will be doing as part of the first term assessment and for those of you who are taking part in the 9th International Forum 'Europe'.

The Independant

The Times

The Daily Telegraph

The Guardian

The Observer

The Financial Times

The New York Times

The New York Post

The Washington Post

The Washington Times

2ºESO Science Project- animal and plant cells

Delicious Peppermint Creams Recipe

Now the festive season is coming on, why not try out this really easy recipe for peppermint creams. They are easy to make and great fun too.







Ingredients

1 egg white

350g icing sugar

3 drops peppermint essence

2 drops green food colouring

125g dark chocolate broken into pieces

Preparation

1. Whisk the egg white until stiff and frothy, sieve in the icing sugar, peppermint essence and food colouring and mix well.

2. Roll the mixture into small balls ( enough to put on a teaspoon) and place them on a tray.

3. Flatten each ball with the back of a fork to form flat discs with stripes on top. Place in the fridge for about an hour until firm.

4. Melt the dark chocolate and dip each sweet into the chocolate until half covered.Place the sweets onto a tray lined with grease-proof paper. Keep in the fridge until needed.

This recipe is a guaranteed success for those of you who love 'After Eights'! Place them into a pretty gift box and tie it up with a ribbon for a special surprise!

Lots of Fun and Games for Primary Pupils

Try out some of these activities to improve your English. Have fun!!

Grammar Games
This site practises some of the most important tenses through games like Snakes and Ladders and Hangman. Click here

Vocabulary Games
This site practises common vocabulary topics like animals, clothes, the family. It's for the early years of Primary. Click here

Very extensive site which practises not only vocabulary in English, but also pelmanism, matching games etc. Click here

Stories

This site includes interactive stories for the first cycle of Primary. Click here

Listen and follow the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Click here

Spelling Games

This site has some really good fun spelling games. Click here

Science games

Try out some interactive games to test your knowledge in Science! Click here

Christmas, St Patrick's day, New Year's day, Father's Day etc. This site is related to festivals and holidays. Click here

Writing Fun

Make writing fun by sending postcards, birthday cards, party invitations and more in English. Click here

An English Class in Pre-school

Some pupils from 4th ESO visited a pre-school English class of children between the ages of 4 and 5. There was a really cheerful atmosphere and the whole class was given in English. 'We were amazed that the children understood everything!' remarked Laura.



The session started with basic intelligence flashcards related to shapes, colours, numbers and parts of a house. After that, one of the 4th ESO pupils read a story called 'The Broom, Broomstick' this was followed by some song and dance games. All in all it was a really enjoyable afternoon. If you'd like to see some photos, take a look at the photo gallery.

3rd ESO- The History of English Literature - The Arthurian Legends

Pwp Arthur

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Fun Games for Pre-school Children

Try out some of these interactive games with your child. Most of them practise the vocabulary taught at school. Have fun!
ANIMALS Click here
THE FAMILY Click here
CLOTHES Click here
COLOURS Click here
DAILY ROUTINES Click here
DAYS OF THE WEEK Click here

Now try listening to some songs....
MUSIC AND SONGS Click here
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Click here
THE ENVIRONMENT Click here
THE FAMILY Click here
MONTHS SONG Click here
SIX LITTLES DUCKS Click here
THE TIME Click here
THE FARM OF ALI BA-BA Click here
ROCK-A-BYE, BABY Click here
ARE YOU SLEEPING? Click here
OLD MCDONALD HAD A FARM Click here
THE DAYS OF THE WEEK Click here
THE CLOTHES Click here
THE WEATHER Click here

What about a bed-time story or rhyme?
STORIES AND RHYMES Click here

Song Corner- Let it be -The Beatles

Let It Be - The Beatles
Try to fill in the spaces with words or expressions. You have been given clues at the end of each line. Then listen to the song to check.

When I find myself in times of _______ (synonym for difficulty, begins with t)
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of ___________ (opposite of light - noun)
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
_________ words of wisdom, let it be. (speak quietly or softly)
And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world ______, (have the same opinion)
There will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is
Still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be. Yeah
There will be an answer, let it be.
And when the night is ________, (adjective of cloud)
There is still a light that shines on me,
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be.
I _________ to the sound of music (opposite of go to sleep)
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be,
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Now listen to the song on this link and check your answers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDlCcGBtGd0

The Art Gallery - The British Channel Seen from the Dorsetshire Cliffs ( 1871 )

John Brett: This view is probably from the cliffs above Lulworth Cove in Dorset, although there are no identifiable features. It's based on detailed notes on colour and meteorology that John Brett made as he sailed round the south-west coast in the summer of 1870.The focus of the painting is the effect of sunlight on the sea, which Brett had studied closely.

Help For Secondary Students in English

Do you need more practice in grammar? Do you want to check a word in an English dictionary? What about improving your pronunciation or extending your vocabulary? Here you can find all the help you need and more....

GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
This site includes quizzes, tests, puzzles and games to improve your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Click here

If you want to learn a little bit of topic vocabulary everyday, this site can help you. Vocabulary is set out in lexical fields with a translation in Spanish. Click here

A useful grammar site, which includes explanations in English on all important aspects of grammar and structures. Click here

A site with a list of irregular verbs. Click here

LISTENING

On this site you can practice your listening skills about everyday topics, as well as grammar, vocabulary and Cambridge style exercises. Click here

NEW ENGLISH FILE WEB SITE

This is the site which complements the text book being used in ESO this year. It is very complete with sections on grammar, vocabulary, phrasal verbs, colloquial english, interative games and more. I thoroughly recommend it for consolidating and even for exam revision. Click here

DICTIONARIES

Cambridge dictionary online. Click here.

Word Reference online. Click here.

Collins dictionary online. Click here.

OFFICIAL ENGLISH EXAMS

Whether you want to practise KET, PET, CAE or any other official English exam, try this site for help. Click here

ENGLISH LITERATURE

A useful site for 3rd ESO if you need a concise biography of an author we are dealing with in History of English Literature. Click here

An online library featuring some of the works we'll be reading in History of English Literature. Click here

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Peñalabra would like to congratulate all the pupils in Primary, Secondary and Bachillerato for this year's exam results in YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE and CPE. Well-done! Keep up the good work and let's continue with the 100% pass rate next year!
For more information about these exams, please click here

Cotswolds in the Autumn

A Warm Welcome!!!

Hello!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the English Blog at Peñalabra, where we'll be publishing news related to the the English Language programme from Pre-school to Bachillerato. 4th ESO will be creating and maintaining this blog as part of the new course: "English as a Global Language in the Mass Media or Mass Media for short!! Pupils have already come up with some excellent ideas....an update of the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations with links to useful websites for testing your level and preparing for the exams......"A Songs Corner" where pupils' favourite songs will be published, along with videos. 3rd of ESO will also be taking part by including extracts from their English Literature electronic notebooks....and much, much more....so please visit us regularly and if you'd like to take part contact us here at Peñalabra.