Tuesday 15 December 2015



                DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AMERICAN AND SPANISH SCHOOLS

In America, depending on the age, the structure of the college divides in:
Preschool (3-5 years old)
Elementary School (5-11 years old)
Middle School (11-14 years old)
High School (14-18 years old)
Higher Education

In Spain nevertheless the following form is divided:
C.E.I.P. (Obligatory)
 E.S.O. (Obligatory)
Baccalaureate (Not Obligatory)
University



                                  OPINION ABOUT THE THANKSGIVING DAY

In the day of Action of Graces that, in The United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, and in Canada on the second Monday of October; the family re-joins to thank and as tradition, one is in the habit of eating turkey, which is in the habit of being accompanied on a made landfill of bread of maize and sage.


                                                            INTERVIEW TO JESSICA

Jessica is our American teacher that helps us in speaking. She has been two years in our high school.

• Where were you born?
  I was born in Berkeley, in California. In USA.


• Do you like travelling?
  I love travelling. It´s one of my favourite ``poster´´.

• What places have you visited?
  I have visited Spain, Portugal, France, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Sweeden, England, Wales, Ireland, North Ireland and Norway…I
  think that’s it.
  
• And now, you live in Salamanca. How long have you been  here?
  I have been living here for a year and three month.
   
• What´s your favourite monument in Salamanca?
  My favourite is the Tower of the Ieronimus. That´s my favourite
  place to be.
  -Ohhh!!! It’s so beautiful.

• Apart from travelling, what do you like to do in your free time?
  I really love sleeping and reading. But I also love listening to music.

• What type of books do you like to read?
  I love reading classic books, for example books like Jane         
  Eyre,anything by JaneAusten. Books like that are amazing.

• How many hours do you read in a day?
  On a day…maybe an hour every day.

• Also you said that you like music, what kind of music do you listen?
  I love electronic music, falk music and I really like classic music.
  And I listen a little bit of country music.
• Do you play any instrument?
  I used to play the violin

• Since when?
  Since I was 9 and I stopped when I was 12. So I was playing the
  violin for three years.

• Do you like Spanish music?
  There are some songs that I like. I do enjoy Spanish music.

• But do you prefer English music?
  Yes, I do.

• According to your opinion, what are the main differences between English and Spanish people?
  Well, I think Americans are very liberal. And also Americans thinks
  that they can do everything. They don’t have any limits, and Spanish
  people are more responsible.

• Thank you Jessica! For giving us your time.

• Thank you.

Thursday 10 December 2015


EXTRA GLOSSARY UNIT 1

lie on...sigue mintiendo
crunchy...crujiente
moped...motocicleta
agree...estar de acuerdo
office...oficina
company...empresa
tip...consejo/propina
grown-up...adulto
chin...barbilla
knock-out...golpear
helmet...casco
slippers...zapatillas de estar por casa
host...presentador/anfitrion
strength...fuerza
dish...plato
step...paso
weakness...debilidad
coach...entrenador
pierce...perforar
share...compartir
right...correcto
vote...votar
skin...piel
role...papel/labor
busy...ocupado
meal...comida
spare time...tiempo libre
charity...caridad
rite...rito/ceremonia
passage...canal/pasaje
walkabout...ausencia laboral
belief...creencia
custom...hábito/costumbre
janitor...conserje
sewage...aguas residuales
rehearsal/rehearse...ensayo/practica
sleepover...fiesta de pijamas
mansion/stately home...mansión
insult...insultar
trip...excursión 
have a lie in(stay in bed late)...quedarse dormido
sleep a wink...no dormir casi nada
remove...sacar/quitar
abroad... viajar al extranjero

sightseeing...hacer turismo

Glogster: The Financial Times.