Oct 26, 2008

GREAT LYRICS...SING WITH US!

Mamma Mia! is a film adaptation of the West End stage musical, based on the songs of successful pop group ABBA, with additional music also composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson. Mamma Mia! was released on July 13, 2008, here in Spain. Enjoy the trailer. This is the Official Site for the movie (UK).

Listen to the soundtrack, it's fantastic.
Here you have one of the songs, you can read the lyrics while you are listening to it:

http://www.metrolyrics.com/mamma-mia-lyrics-abba.html



Now, you have listened, sung and enjoyed this song...let's do the activity below: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words

ABBA Mamma Mia Lyrics

I've been ____________ by you since I don't know when
So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I don't know how but I suddenly lose ________
There's a fire within ______ soul
Just one look and I _____ _____ a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything, w-o-o-o-oh

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, _______ can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again?
My my, just how much I've missed _______
Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, now I really know,
My my, I could never let you go.

I've been _______ and ________ about things that you do
I can't count all the times that I've told you we're through
And when you go, when you slam ______ ______
I think you know that you won't be away too long
You know that I'm not that ________.
Just one look and I can hear a ______ ______
One more look and I forget everything, w-o-o-o-oh

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again?
My my, just how much I've missed you
Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, even if I say
Bye bye, leave me ______ ______ ______

mamma mia, it's a game we______
Bye bye doesn't mean forever
Mamma mia, here I _______ __________
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, _________it show again?
My my, just how much I've _________ you
Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever _______ _______ _____
Mamma mia, now I ________know
My my, I could never let you go


Oct 13, 2008

Do you know what Halloween celebrates? Do you want to know more?



Everyone loves riddles and the season of Halloween has its share. Feel up to trying your knowledge? No, you're not going to be graded--and I'll give you a hint--the answers are right below each question.

1. What do you call a ghost with a broken leg?
Answer Hoblin Goblin
3. What is Dracula's position in baseball?
Answer: Batboy
4. Why did the headless horseman go into business?
Answer: He wanted to get ahead in life.
5. Who did the ghost go with to the Halloween party?
Answer: With No-body.
6. What do you call a witch's garage?
Answer: A broom closet
7. Where do baby ghosts go during the day?
Answer: Dayscare centers
8. What does Dracula say when introduced to someone?
Answer: "Hello, pleased to eat you!"
9. What kind of cereal do monsters eat?
Answer: Ghost-Toasties
10. Why was the mummy so tense?
Answer: He was all wound up!
11. What did one ghost say to another?
Answer: Do you believe in people?
DID YOU LIKE THEM?
If you want to know more about the origins of this festival, the traditions connected to it, play games with skeletons and ghoulies, learn some typical Halloween recipes and much more, you can go to:

Don't eat too much candy.

REMINDER: UC ELECTIONS 2008

Dear teachers, the process of elections has a great Institutional importance, all we have the commitment to carry the promotional button of Elections during the time that this process is carried out. We should constantly motivate our students to lead this process.
From October 10th to 18th

REMINDER : EXAM BANK ...IT'S A TEAMWORK




Dear teachers, do NOT forget that for our Department it is important to have a complete bank of materials so that you can take advantage of these activities. Just two teachers have sent them!!!! Please, send the quizzes and the two midterm exams we've already applied to my e-mail livickhy@hotmail.com.We need your collaboration and committment !!!

Oct 6, 2008

Reminder: Multimedia Room - Recordatorio: Sala de Multimedia

Remember that as a student of the Languages Department at Universidad Central, you can take advantage of the Multimedia room service we offer, where you can practice the topics studied in class (using the software Longman Interactive or different web pages.) It is for FREE! We're waiting for you!



SCHEDULE:


Monday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 - 11:00 p.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Recuerda que como estudiante del Departamento de Lenguas de la Universidad Central puedes aprovechar la sala de multimedia para practicar los temas vistos en clase (con el software Longman Interactive o con una de las muchas páginas web que existen) ¡El servicio es GRATIS! ¡Te esperamos!


HORARIO:
Lunes 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Martes 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Miércoles 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jueves 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Viernes 10:00 - 11:00 p.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Second Midterm Exams - Segundos Parciales

Dear students,

Remember that from October 14th until October 18th you will have to present your second midterm evaluations. Therefore, if you are having problems understanding the topics studied in class, do not forget to attend to one of our tutoring sessions. Please go to the Languages Department office and register for the corresponding session with the secretaries.

Apreciados estudiantes,

Recuerden que desde el 14 hasta el 18 de octubre, tendrán que presentar los segundos parciales. Por lo tanto, si tienen problemas en la comprensión de cualquier tema visto, no olviden asistir a una de nuestras sesiones de tutoría. Por favor vaya a la oficina del Departamento de Lenguas y regístrese con una de nuestras secreatrias para la sesión correspondiente.

Lenguas U Central

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK


A house is never still in darkness to those who listen intently; there is a whispering in distant chambers, an unearthly hand presses the snib of the window, the latch rises. Ghosts were created when the first man awoke in the night.


J.M. Barrie