1. 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
2. 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
BAUBLES
THERE ARE 10 BAUBLES
HIDING IN THE
CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE.
HERE’S ONE!
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3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
7. 1. In which country the people wear polka
dots because they think are similar to coins
and that will bring prosperity?
a. Mexico
b. Romania
c. The Philippines
2. What do Scottish people do at the
Christmas festival of Hogmanay?
a. Playing with balls of fire
b. Throwing toilet rolls out the window
c. Throwing eggs to the neighbours
3. Why do Ecuadorian people burn
scarecrows on New Yearʻs Eve?
a. For fun
b. To scare the monsters
c. 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 rose
b. Mistletoe leaves
c. 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 cups
b. Flower Vases
c. Old toys
6. When do Mexicans believe is the best
time to communicate with the spirits?
a. On New Yearʼs eve
b. On Halloween
c. On Boxing day
7. In which country the British show “Dinner
for one” is on TV every single year at New
Yearʼs Eve?
a. Germany
b. The UK
c. Canada
8. Where do
people in
Talca, Chile,
celebrate the New Year?
a. At home
b. At the cemetery
c. At the parks
9. What do the North Americans believe
that brings true love?
a. They toast with champagne
b. They kiss at midnight
c. 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 hats
b. All their jewelry
c. 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
8. Christmas Survival Guide
Tips on how to get through the Christmas period without going crazy
by 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.
9. 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 theTete 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.
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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”
11. 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 Salmon
Seafood salad
Main Course:
Stuffed Turkey with potatoes, vegetables and
gravy
Roast Beef
Desserts:
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Brownie with ice-cream
Cheese and grapes
Drinks:
Tea or Coffee
Beer
Champagne
Special Events in the aernoon:
Magic Show with Mark the Wizard
Playing board games (Trivial, Monopoly…)
Costume competition
Bingo for all the family
Santa’s visit
Kareoke: 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!”
12. 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.
13.
14. 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.
15. What time do the elves do things?
By Alvaro, Andres, Alba x 2, Gael, Sergio, Javier, Mario and Alejandro
Special Conversation Classes at Taylor School
This 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.
17. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?
...MORE PICTURES
18.
19. Santaʼs Daily Routineby Lucia, Lua, Raquel, Candela and Almu
Chorus
Jingle bells, Jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun,
It is to ride,
In a one-horse open
sleigh
Hey!
Jingle Bells Lyrics
Verse
Dashing through the snow
On a one-horse open sleigh,
Over the fields we go,
Laughing all the way
Haha!
Bells on bobtails ring,
Making spirits bright,
What fun it is to laugh
and sing
A sleighing song tonight.
20. My Xmas
to-do list
by 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’ shellfishsoup and roast‘caleya’ (free-range)chicken with familyon 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.
