Nº 1-March 2013

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March 2013

CONTENTS Introducing this project...................................................... 1 Just Join In! ....................................................................... 2 Preparing Jelly and sweet Flowers ....................................2 Happy Birthday, MLK.......................................................3 Puzzles Printable Wallpaper...............................................4 Destination: The World ..................................................... 4 Spain dos and don ﾌ》s...........................................................5 Credits................................................................................ 6

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Introducing this project

http://theesltimes.blogspot.com.es/ The ESL Times is an online Collaborative Project. It's a place where we'll publish an English digital magazine while learning and enjoying together.

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Some of our goals: Working with the four languages skills: reading, speaking, listening, writing Encouraging reading in English Using ICT when teaching learning ESL Promoting collaborative work, team work, autonomous work Valuing the sociocultural side of the English language

Brave Reporters Wanted Requirements: speaking, listening, reading and writing in English Ready to become a reporter?

Just mail us to magaine.esl@gmail.com Follow us in Twitter @TheESLTimes

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JUST JOIN IN! (2013-03-20 00:00)

http://www.youtube.com/embed/0o2Ll2urLK0?rel=0

Preparing Jelly and sweet Flowers (2013-03-21 09:00) Rafael and Marina, from ”Barranco de Poqueira” School in Capileira (Granada) present their special recipe for jelly and ...sweet flowers!!

http://slide.ly/view/e14edf6e060119e28cbc278a6641d6ec 3.

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Happy Birthday, MLK (2013-03-22 09:00) Last January we celebrated Martin Luther King Junior’s birthday. To honor his memory, we did a number of activities: we wrote our “Dreams” on the back of his picture, we researched on different aspects of his life, listened to part of his speeches, and finally we prepared presentations to show other students our views about one of the most remarkable persons of the 20th. Century.

Here’s a sample of the work done by students of ESO4-B. We hope you like them: 1. By Christian and Marta.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z2pN5jpv2y8 2. By Andrea H and Andrea M.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/syGR3dg rEQ

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Puzzles Printable Wallpaper (2013-03-25 09:00) Last week Laia and Violeta from CEIP Penyagolosa in Borriana (Castell贸n), created some different level puzzles for you to enjoy playing with them.

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5

Destination: The World (2013-03-26 09:00) Several B2 ESL learners from EOI Luarca share their various experiences in different cities around the world.

Scotland, by David F. Costa Rica, by Julia.

Cancun, by Paloma.

Carnival, by Diana.

Sardinia, by Aurelio.

Mikonos, by Rosa.

Istambul, by Isaac.

Italy, by Soraya. 漏 2013 The ESL Times

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Spain dos and don t́ s (2013-03-27 09:00)

By Rosa Ma Menéndez, a B2 ESL student at EOI Luarca Whether looking for sun, a beautiful landscape or a convivial atmosphere, travelling to Spain is, for sure, one of the best decisions you can take. Nevertheless, if you bear in mind some important information about Spanish customs, laws and feelings your stay in Spain can be really lovely.

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Learn some Spanish words. Even if you only learn to say ”buenos días” and ”un café”.

Spanish people would appreciate your gesture. Take that into account, unnatural nationalists excepted, Spanish people are very proud of their language. Before travelling to Spain, think carefully what kind of holidays you want, especially regarding weather. If you travel to the South, then do not complain about the stifling heat. Try the traditional dishes of the places you visit, Spanish cuisine is one of the best of the world, and you cannot leave Valencia without trying The Paella or calçots when you go to Catalonia. Visit small villages. When you get tired of the impressive Spanish monuments, then go for a walk to a small village and have dinner there. You will find pleasant landscapes and friendly people in the street, restaurants and shops.

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Load your suitcase with outerwear. Whether you are travelling to the Mediterranean coast, the center of the country or the islands, you will always put on very light clothes as it is guaranteed to be hot (I mean, in summer).This statement is not true for the northern regions.

Complain about smoking. Although smoking has been forbidden in bars and restaurants since 2011, many owners break the law and let you do it, especially at night. And it is not the done thing for you to complain about it. Criticise bullfighting. Spanish people can’t stand foreigners accusing us of mistreating animals, if you do it, we will ask you to look at your country ś customs. As regards beautiful places to visit and the best restaurants, there are numerous guides you can buy in every kiosk or you can get information at the tourist ofices in every council. Bon Voyage!

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