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!

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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

BAUBLESTHERE ARE 10 BAUBLES

HIDING IN THE

CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE.

HERE’S ONE!

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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.

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.

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

Santa’s New Transportby Jaime, Gonzalo

1. In which country the people wear polka dots because they think are similar to coins and that will bring prosperity?

a. Mexicob. Romaniac. The Philippines

2. What do Scottish people do at the Christmas festival of Hogmanay?

a. Playing with balls of fireb. Throwing toilet rolls out the windowc. Throwing eggs to the neighbours

3. Why do Ecuadorian people burn scarecrows on New Yearʻs Eve?

a. For funb. To scare the monstersc. 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 roseb. Mistletoe leavesc. 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 cupsb. Flower Vasesc. Old toys

6. When do Mexicans believe is the best time to communicate with the spirits?

a. On New Yearʼs eveb. On Halloweenc. On Boxing day

7. In which country the British show “Dinner for one” is on TV every single year at New Yearʼs Eve?

a. Germanyb. The UKc. Canada

8. Where do people in Talca, Chile, celebrate the New Year?

a. At homeb. At the cemeteryc. At the parks

9. What do the North Americans believe that brings true love?

a. They toast with champagneb. They kiss at midnightc. 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 hatsb. All their jewelryc. 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

Christmas Survival GuideTips on how to get through the Christmas period without going crazyby 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.

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 the Tete 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”

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 SalmonSeafood salad

Main Course: Stuffed Turkey with potatoes, vegetables and

gravyRoast Beef

Desserts: Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

Brownie with ice-creamCheese and grapes

Drinks:Tea or Coffee

BeerChampagne

Special Events in the aernoon:

Magic Show with Mark the WizardPlaying board games (Trivial, Monopoly…)

Costume competitionBingo for all the family

Santa’s visitKareoke: 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!”

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.

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.

What time do the elves do things?By Alvaro, Andres, Alba x 2, Gael, Sergio, Javier, Mario and Alejandro

Special Conversation Classes at Taylor SchoolThis 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.

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Santaʼs Daily Routineby Lucia, Lua, Raquel, Candela and Almu

Chorus

Jingle bells, Jingle bells

Jingle all the wayOh what fun,

It is to ride, In a one-horse open

sleigh

Hey!

Jingle Bells LyricsVerse

Dashing through the snow

On a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go,

Laughing all the wayHaha!

Bells on bobtails ring,

Making spirits bright, What fun it is to laugh

and singA sleighing song tonight.

My Xmas to-do listby 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’ shellfish soup and roast ‘caleya’ (free-range) chicken with family on 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.