On the sixth day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me,
Six Geese-a-Laying,
Five Golden Rings,
Four Calling Birds,
Three French Hens,
Two Turtle Doves,
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
December 1, 2011
On the 5th day ..
On the fifth day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me,
Five Golden Rings,
Four Calling Birds,
Three French Hens,
Two Turtle Doves,
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the 3rd day...
On the first day of christmas
my true love gave to me
a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the second day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me,
Two Turtle Doves,
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the third day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me,
Three French Hens,
Two Turtle Doves,
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
my true love gave to me
a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the second day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me,
Two Turtle Doves,
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the third day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me,
Three French Hens,
Two Turtle Doves,
On the Second day ..
of Christmas, my true love sent to me ...
Two Turtle doves ;...
and a partridge in a pear tree ...
the twelve days of Christmas is a cumulative song , ; each verse is added to previous ones. There are 12 verses each describing a gift on one of the 12 days of Christmas...
Look tomorrow to see what the 3rd gift was ..
and a partridge in a pear tree ...
the twelve days of Christmas is a cumulative song , ; each verse is added to previous ones. There are 12 verses each describing a gift on one of the 12 days of Christmas...
Look tomorrow to see what the 3rd gift was ..
November 20, 2011
Time to move on ... to "Time for LOVE"
Well, the Magic Night came and went all too quickly and was a great success !!... I have already been asked if it will be repeated another Time .. well, magic tricks should never be performed twice of course to the same audience but for those of you who were unable to make the date the first Time, the evening will be repeated (with a few variations of course) ; hopefully in March ! so keep your eyes firmly on the blog ......
MEANWHILE .... the next evening is coming up ... read below...
What's in a Name ?
Well, find out in the next Theme night .. come and be seduced by the Rouen based A capella quintet the
TUESDAY 6TH december 7.45pm 15 euros
All welcome .. but places limited !!
MEANWHILE .... the next evening is coming up ... read below...
What's in a Name ?
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."
By any other name would smell as sweet."
Who said this to whom ? why , when and where ?
.. and this ?
If music be the food of love, play on,
Give me excess of it; that surfeiting,
The appetite may sicken, and so die.
Give me excess of it; that surfeiting,
The appetite may sicken, and so die.
Well, find out in the next Theme night .. come and be seduced by the Rouen based A capella quintet the
ONE TWO TWO who are coming to delight you with their love songs ...In English of course
Listen and learn English through music, names and poetry and style ...
TUESDAY 6TH december 7.45pm 15 euros
All welcome .. but places limited !!
November 16, 2011
och hay the noo !!!!
eh ? sorry ?
" och hay the noo" is a typically scottish phrase which means " yes , just now" ... so yes just now I can confirm that Scottish Night , Burns Night will be on January the 24th at 7.45 pm ...
On the programme ....
to a background of gentle (!) Scottish music
An authentic Scottish live rendition of Robbie Burns' : ( Scotland's most famous poet )
Ode to a haggis ..
sample a light meal of haggis and tatties .. with a taste of shortbread and a wee dram of whisky...
Discover Scotland, the language, the people, the Tartans and Culture ...
Price 18 euros per person 7.45 - 9.45pm
Buy small gifts for your friends direct from Scotland ...
" och hay the noo" is a typically scottish phrase which means " yes , just now" ... so yes just now I can confirm that Scottish Night , Burns Night will be on January the 24th at 7.45 pm ...
to a background of gentle (!) Scottish music
An authentic Scottish live rendition of Robbie Burns' : ( Scotland's most famous poet )
Ode to a haggis ..
sample a light meal of haggis and tatties .. with a taste of shortbread and a wee dram of whisky...
Discover Scotland, the language, the people, the Tartans and Culture ...
Buy small gifts for your friends direct from Scotland ...
listen to the bagpipes...
on the road from Edinburgh to Stirling ...
November 13, 2011
Theme nights ??? What are they ?
What are THEME NIGHTS really ?? Many of you ask..
TAKE TIME FOR ENGLISH
A way to learn English differently, effortlessly and pleasurably
Who can come ?
Adults and Teens .. all levels ... ( PEU IMPORTE VOTRE NIVEAU )
What is the price ?
From 12 - 20 euros depending on the evening. Refreshments included .
Where are they held ?
In the ABC Bookshop Cellar, Passage de la petite Horloge Rouen
What time ?
Normally from 7.30 pm to 9.30pm or 8pm to 10pm.
How do I register ?
By mail to p.abcbooks@gmail.com. Please pay in advance. Seats are limited ! ( 15-20 people )
What else should I know ?
just come and Enjoy yourselves in a cosy British home atmosphere.. and IMPROVE FAST !
......... AND TO MAKE THINGS EVEN CLEARER
When I was in the Cellar recently I heard a lady walk past with a friend and notice the new signpost :
TIME FOR ENGLISH
Cours/conversation .
Soirées à Themes .
pour plus d'info..
p.abcbooks@gmail.com...
and this was the actual conversation I heard :
lady A - Tiens cest nouveau ça ," Cours/ conversation" ça a l'air pas mal; on doit parler anglais là ..
lady B - tu parles anglais toi ?
A - oui, oui je me débrouille .
B - Et ça alors ca veux dire quoi " Theme nights " .. ?
A - bein ça ca veut dire des jeux de nuits .....
B - ah bon d'accord !
........ and they walked on !!!
SO inspired by this and other unfortunante misunderstandings .. HERE GOES :
A THEME NIGHT is above all AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE :
A 2 hour English Class with a wonderful difference!
Organised in close collaboration with the " performer (s)" .
"Who are the Performers ?" : They are people I have selected because of their special talent in their diverse fields , with ONE COMMON Interest : Their passion for their " stuff " and enjoyment of ENGLISH whether it be Music, Literature , Magic, History, Business,Language, Food, Travelling .. or other delights
and they share their passion in ENGLISH with You on the night...!
They may be of any nationality , with any accent, and level of English ... but they do what they do in ENGLISH for the Cellar ....
"IS IT LIKE A LESSON ?" YES AND NO : my idea and passion is bringing people together of different cultures, backgrounds, levels in English and with different motivations to experience and learn English differently .. because some of you have struggled for years to learn and ENJOY ENGLISH ...
The "Performances" will be interspersed with varied moments of vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, texts, poetry, historical contexts, film extracts ... and other things to help you understand and learn more about the subject too ...
You can of course see some of the performers at different shows during the year at other places but not necessarily in English ...
So here are some more FAQs ( Frequently Asked Questions)
" Do I need to speak English" ? NO ;. but it helps if you understand a minimum .. The idea is to improve !
" Do I have to participate in some way? NO but you are very welcome to help out the magician for example, and learn to sing a Christmas Carol .. but you can just listen and watch...
" Can I bring my friends ? " Yes with pleasure ...Tell people around you about the THEME EVENINGS You can even pay for them by buying a special Theme night Gift Card from 12 to 50 euros as a Birthday or Christmas present ! see previous blog post " Christmas in November" ..
" Can my children come" ? Because theme nights are in the evening and IN ENGLISH they are basically for adults with a minimum of English and the subject may be difficult to understand ...
" Will there ever be events for children ? " THEME AFTERNOONS will exist next year I hope, adapted to children, games , magic, music, reading etc ...
" Can I propose a Theme Night idea ? " Of course if you are a specialist in and / or passionate about something and wish to present your passion IN ENGLISH , Don't hesitate to talk to me about it ..
.. ad more practically .......
" When can I eat if the Theme night is from 7.30 to 9.30 ??" Well there will always be " Nibbles " and a drink" .. but why not prolong the Theme night and go after for a meal and speak IN ENGLISH about the NIGHT ??
For Burns Night in January for example their will be a light meal of Haggis, Neeps and tattties and short bread fudge and a " wee dram of whisky offered " ( DON'T EAT BEFORE )
" How much does an evening cost ?" from 12 to 20 euros depending on the Night.
If you book for TEN Conversation classes, ONE THEME evening of your choice is ABSOLUTELY FREE !
" How do I book ? " send me a mail to p.abcbooks@gmail.com or tell me in person before or after class. I am not far from the Cellar so can often be there in 5 mins ! You are officially registered when I have your payment.
so " How can YOU help Ms Greene ? " .. In many different ways
Part of the fun is planning the evenings and organising the room to welcome the performers , to make sure the evening goes smoothly..
If you wish to help IN ANY WAY by publicity, setting up the room , putting up curtains, helping with electricity, giving encouragement, taking photos if the evening for the blog, serving drinks etc etc of course it will be very much appreciated ... Please just contact me by mail...
There are lots of skills you have that I dont !!!!!
and finally
PLEASE BOOK AND PAY IN ADVANCE . PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 16/20 people and I CANNOT TAKE PAYMENT ON THE NIGHT !
PLEASE Be Punctual
Don't be late ! of course it can happen but 7.30pm is 7.30pm
7.45 is 7.45 ! Often I will have a class just before , so if you arrive ahead of time you can chat to people in the court yard IN ENGLISH as you arrive
" What time does an evening finish ?" From 9.30 - 10pm ...
any help clearing up after is always appreciated ..
" So where can I Find out more ?" Look at the blog regularly and look out for posters around town and at the ABC Bookshop and at the Cellar ...
SO , I hope that makes things clearer and any mis understandings have been cleared up.. perhaps i should contact those two elderly ladies somehow ... any ideas ???????
I really Look Forward to " THEME NIGHTS" and welcoming those of you I have seduced with this new way of " TAKING TIME FOR ENGLISH "
The Theme Nights from now to February are each explained on the blog , see previous posts ..
Enjoy your week ;
Ms G
TAKE TIME FOR ENGLISH
A way to learn English differently, effortlessly and pleasurably
Who can come ?
Adults and Teens .. all levels ... ( PEU IMPORTE VOTRE NIVEAU )
What is the price ?
From 12 - 20 euros depending on the evening. Refreshments included .
Where are they held ?
In the ABC Bookshop Cellar, Passage de la petite Horloge Rouen
What time ?
Normally from 7.30 pm to 9.30pm or 8pm to 10pm.
How do I register ?
By mail to p.abcbooks@gmail.com. Please pay in advance. Seats are limited ! ( 15-20 people )
What else should I know ?
just come and Enjoy yourselves in a cosy British home atmosphere.. and IMPROVE FAST !
......... AND TO MAKE THINGS EVEN CLEARER
When I was in the Cellar recently I heard a lady walk past with a friend and notice the new signpost :
TIME FOR ENGLISH
Cours/conversation .
Soirées à Themes .
pour plus d'info..
p.abcbooks@gmail.com...
and this was the actual conversation I heard :
lady A - Tiens cest nouveau ça ," Cours/ conversation" ça a l'air pas mal; on doit parler anglais là ..
lady B - tu parles anglais toi ?
A - oui, oui je me débrouille .
B - Et ça alors ca veux dire quoi " Theme nights " .. ?
A - bein ça ca veut dire des jeux de nuits .....
B - ah bon d'accord !
........ and they walked on !!!
SO inspired by this and other unfortunante misunderstandings .. HERE GOES :
A THEME NIGHT is above all AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE :
A 2 hour English Class with a wonderful difference!
Organised in close collaboration with the " performer (s)" .
"Who are the Performers ?" : They are people I have selected because of their special talent in their diverse fields , with ONE COMMON Interest : Their passion for their " stuff " and enjoyment of ENGLISH whether it be Music, Literature , Magic, History, Business,Language, Food, Travelling .. or other delights
and they share their passion in ENGLISH with You on the night...!
They may be of any nationality , with any accent, and level of English ... but they do what they do in ENGLISH for the Cellar ....
"IS IT LIKE A LESSON ?" YES AND NO : my idea and passion is bringing people together of different cultures, backgrounds, levels in English and with different motivations to experience and learn English differently .. because some of you have struggled for years to learn and ENJOY ENGLISH ...
The "Performances" will be interspersed with varied moments of vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, texts, poetry, historical contexts, film extracts ... and other things to help you understand and learn more about the subject too ...
You can of course see some of the performers at different shows during the year at other places but not necessarily in English ...
So here are some more FAQs ( Frequently Asked Questions)
" Do I need to speak English" ? NO ;. but it helps if you understand a minimum .. The idea is to improve !
" Do I have to participate in some way? NO but you are very welcome to help out the magician for example, and learn to sing a Christmas Carol .. but you can just listen and watch...
" Can I bring my friends ? " Yes with pleasure ...Tell people around you about the THEME EVENINGS You can even pay for them by buying a special Theme night Gift Card from 12 to 50 euros as a Birthday or Christmas present ! see previous blog post " Christmas in November" ..
" Can my children come" ? Because theme nights are in the evening and IN ENGLISH they are basically for adults with a minimum of English and the subject may be difficult to understand ...
" Will there ever be events for children ? " THEME AFTERNOONS will exist next year I hope, adapted to children, games , magic, music, reading etc ...
" Can I propose a Theme Night idea ? " Of course if you are a specialist in and / or passionate about something and wish to present your passion IN ENGLISH , Don't hesitate to talk to me about it ..
.. ad more practically .......
" When can I eat if the Theme night is from 7.30 to 9.30 ??" Well there will always be " Nibbles " and a drink" .. but why not prolong the Theme night and go after for a meal and speak IN ENGLISH about the NIGHT ??
For Burns Night in January for example their will be a light meal of Haggis, Neeps and tattties and short bread fudge and a " wee dram of whisky offered " ( DON'T EAT BEFORE )
" How much does an evening cost ?" from 12 to 20 euros depending on the Night.
If you book for TEN Conversation classes, ONE THEME evening of your choice is ABSOLUTELY FREE !
" How do I book ? " send me a mail to p.abcbooks@gmail.com or tell me in person before or after class. I am not far from the Cellar so can often be there in 5 mins ! You are officially registered when I have your payment.
so " How can YOU help Ms Greene ? " .. In many different ways
Part of the fun is planning the evenings and organising the room to welcome the performers , to make sure the evening goes smoothly..
If you wish to help IN ANY WAY by publicity, setting up the room , putting up curtains, helping with electricity, giving encouragement, taking photos if the evening for the blog, serving drinks etc etc of course it will be very much appreciated ... Please just contact me by mail...
There are lots of skills you have that I dont !!!!!
and finally
PLEASE Be Punctual
Don't be late ! of course it can happen but 7.30pm is 7.30pm
7.45 is 7.45 ! Often I will have a class just before , so if you arrive ahead of time you can chat to people in the court yard IN ENGLISH as you arrive
" What time does an evening finish ?" From 9.30 - 10pm ...
any help clearing up after is always appreciated ..
" So where can I Find out more ?" Look at the blog regularly and look out for posters around town and at the ABC Bookshop and at the Cellar ...
SO , I hope that makes things clearer and any mis understandings have been cleared up.. perhaps i should contact those two elderly ladies somehow ... any ideas ???????
I really Look Forward to " THEME NIGHTS" and welcoming those of you I have seduced with this new way of " TAKING TIME FOR ENGLISH "
The Theme Nights from now to February are each explained on the blog , see previous posts ..
Enjoy your week ;
Ms G
« Take time for English at the ABC Cellar »
November 11, 2011
Remembrance day...
At 11 a.m today , on the 11th Hour of the 11th day of the 11th month ...and this year 2011 ....
all over Britain, people wear a red poppy "sold" by the war veterans smartly dressed in their red "attire" ( uniforms) to remember those who died for their country. Look , read and listen below for the history of this special moment .. and look out for the poppy in the ABC Cellar next Time you are there ...
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Remembrance.htm
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
all over Britain, people wear a red poppy "sold" by the war veterans smartly dressed in their red "attire" ( uniforms) to remember those who died for their country. Look , read and listen below for the history of this special moment .. and look out for the poppy in the ABC Cellar next Time you are there ...
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Remembrance.htm
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
November 9, 2011
Theatre .. Sketches for Teens
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