East is East

Did you like the film? Find more information about it in wikipedia and in IMDb (Internet Movie Data Base).

Anna Kendrick - Cups (Pitch Perfect's "When I'm Gone")

Valentine's Day

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Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day  is a day celebrated on February 2.

According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.
In southeastern Pennsylvania, Groundhog Lodges celebrate the holiday with social events in which food is served, speeches are made, and one or more g'spiel (plays or skits) are performed for entertainment. The Pennsylvania German dialect is the only language spoken at the event, and those who speak English pay a penalty, usually in the form of a nickel, dime, or quarter per word spoken, with the money put into a bowl in the center of the table. The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Groundhog Day, already a widely recognized and popular tradition, received widespread attention as a result of the 1993 film Groundhog Day.

Map of the United States

A map of the United States in google maps.

Project for the second term: presentation of a country or a city

In pairs, prepare a 10-15 minutes exposition about a country where the people speak English or a city from an English speaking country.

Prepare a PowerPoint with images to illustrate your exposition. You can also include videos or music.

Don't forget to talk about:

- Geographical situation

- Population

- Geographical features (sea, rivers, mountains)

- Climate

- Languages spoken

- Economy

- Art

- Music

- Food

- Type of government

- Important people

- and any other aspects that you may consider of interest

Don't forget to write the web pages where you found the information.

Good luck!

Happy New Year!!!