Importance of Learning Languages

Just to finish this 2011,

We would like to emphasize only one thing...

We want to make you all aware about 

the importance of  learning languages 

for your everyday life !!

  

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Learning another language can be useful ...

Learning languages can help you to find a job ...

(without being stupid !!)

So, Remember that...

"Learning Languages is very important"

...with some humour from Argentina

by "Les Luthiers".

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Cheers,

Jesús

A Classic Song...

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MERRY

CHRISTMAS

I'm sure you have ever heard this song...

It is a Classic Song at Christmas Time:

"White Christmas", by Bing Crosby...

WHITE CHRISTMAS

by Bing Crosby

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow .

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

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MERRY

CHRISTMAS

Just a few words (and a home-made video) to wish you all...

a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!

PS. The video has been produced by Victor Ferrer, a friend of mine,
for this very occasion...  
Thank you, Victor ! ;-)

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Christmas Time (3)

O' CHRISTMAS TREE

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According to the Free Encyclopedia Wikipedia...

The Christmas tree is a decorated tree, real or artificial, and a tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. The Christmas tree is traditionally brought into the home and decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments during the days around Christmas.

By the way,...Do you know a Traditional Christmas Song with such a title?

Here you are an instrumental version of that song performed by Kenny G.

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COMPETITION

In Our "Photo-Contest" during the previous days,
you had to guess about the WHAT & WHERE of the given image:

PREVIOUS CLUES

 

Clue 1             

                       

                        Clue 2

NEW CLUES

WHERE?

WHAT?

ANSWER:

LAST CLUE...

...the title of this post!

 ... the title of the video-clip selected!

WHAT is it?

A CHRISTMAS TREE

WHERE is it?

PUERTA DEL SOL (KM-0), MADRID

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“E@E”, Our First Birthday

“E@E”,

Our First Birthday

On December 20th, 2010

We started an adventure called

"English@Edrissis"

Today is a very special day.

We celebrate this Blog's first birthday

To tell you the truth...

We can't believe our eyes,

after the results achieved

by "E@E"so far!

So, let's sing together

the Traditional Birthday Song...

Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday dear BLOG

Happy Birthday to You

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Spanish Version

Después de 1 año de vida,

el Blog"English@Edrissis" ha traspasado

las paredes del Aula de Lengua Inglesa

del CEA "Edrissis" de Ceuta

y ... ¡¡de qué manera!!

                                                            

            “English@Edrissis”  en pocas palabras                                “English@Edrissis”   in a few words

12 meses 56 entradas publicadas Gran diversidad de temas desarrollados y estilos musicales 30.645 Visitas Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y México encabezan, junto con España, la lista de países con mayor número de visitas Presentación en Europa durante una Visita de Estudio en Italia Catalogada como buena práctica educativa en países europeos como Suecia, Finlandia e Irlanda del Norte Invitación a participar en un Congreso en Irlanda del Norte Premio Nacional “Sello Europeo 2011”

12 months 56 posts published Great Diversity of themes developed and musical styles 30.645 Visits Countries such as USA, UK and Mexico are at the top list of countries with a greater number of visits Presented in Europe during a Study Visit in Italy Regarded as a good educative practice in some European countries such as Sweden, Finland and Northern Ireland. Invitation to participate in an International Conference in Northern Ireland National Award “Sello Europeo 2011”

Thank you for being there!!

Jesús Canca

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 FUNNY  SINGING

Have you ever heard a penguin singing in English

the traditional Birthday Song

with a Turkish accent

in a "semi-flamenco" style?

I'm sure you haven't....

So, This is the moment!

Practice:

Try to sing and dance like the penguin from the video.

;-)

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MERRY

CHRISTMAS

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat.
Please put a penny in the old man's hat.
If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do.
If you haven't got a ha'penny, then God bless you. 

(English traditional Christmas rhyme)

My students want to learn and practise some Classic Christmas Carols during the last session before our Christmas Holidays. Perhaps, two of the most well-known Christmas Carols are: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"  &  "Jingle Bells". Let's practice !  *** "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" Listen and pay attention to the lyrics of  "WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS":

Now try to sing this Christmas Carol with the following Karaoke:

"Jingle Bells"

 Listen and pay attention to the lyrics of  "JINGLE BELLS":

Now try to sing this Christmas Carol with the following Karaoke:

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PS. Have a look at the photo at the beginning of this post and guess WHAT & WHERE:
What is it? & Where is it?

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CHRISTMAS

 "At Christmas, all roads lead home."
Marjorie Holmes (American writer) 

 Yes, ... Christmas is coming ... and

"All I want for Christmas is You"

Listen to the following song,

Mariah Carey's Christmas Classic,

performed by "Vazquez Sounds":

I don't want a lot for Christmas There's just one thing I need I don't care about presents Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas Is you I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about presents Underneath the Christmas tree I don't need to hang my stocking There upon the fireplace Santa Claus won't make me happy With a toy on Christmas day I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you You baby I won't ask for much this Christmas I won't even wish for snow I'm just gonna keep on waiting Underneath the mistletoe I won't make a list and send it To the North Pole for Saint Nick I won't even stay awake to Hear those magic reindeer click 'Cause I just want you here tonight Holding on to me so tight What more can I do Baby all I want for Christmas is you You

All the lights are shining So brightly everywhere And the sound of children's Laughter fills the air And everyone is singing I hear those sleigh bells ringing Santa won't you bring me                             the one I really need Won't you please bring my baby to me Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas This is all I'm asking for I just want to see baby Standing right outside my door Oh I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true Baby all I want for Christmas is You All I for Christmas is you baby

* Compare the previous version of the song with the one performed By Mariah Carey & Justin Bieber.

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At Christmas Time many people come back home...

And that is the case of the British ship "HMS Ocean", of the Royal Navy.

The ship's company made a Christmas DVD when they heard they would be home for Christmas. They performed "All I want for Christmas is You" as they go back home with friends and family.

The video is simply a Royal Navy tribute to Mariah Carey's Christmas Classic...

I hope you like it!

To all those who come back home at Chritmas Time...

...Welcome home!!

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PS. Have a look at the photo at the beginning of this post and guess WHAT & WHERE:

What is it? & Where is it?

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CONGRATULATIONS

"English@Edrissis",

Premio "Sello Europeo 2011"

         Premio "Sello Europeo a la innovación en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de lenguas 2011" 

¡¡ Enhorabuena !!

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Congratulations !!

Enhorabuena a tod@s l@s que habéis colaborado de alguna manera 

en el crecimiento de "English@Edrissis":
¡Con vuestra ayuda,
este sueño se ha convertido en una realidad!

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Congratulations to all those who have contributed in some way 

to the development of "English@Edrissis":
With your help,
this dream has come true!

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This song is just for you all !!

Guess the title....

Yes, it is as simple or as complicated as that...

CONGRATULATIONS !!

&
Thank you!!

"OUR PRIZE" IN THE LOCAL PRESS:

Newspaper: "El Pueblo de Ceuta" (1) 

Newspaper: "El Faro de Ceuta" (1) 

Newspaper: "El Pueblo de Ceuta" (2) 
Newspaper: "El Faro de Ceuta" (2) 

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