AULD LAND SYNE

Considered the "New Year Anthem" of the English speaking world, "Auld Lang Syne" is actually a Robert Burns poem put to a folk melody.

Here's a cute version of Auld Lang Syne. I hope you enjoy it! I really do!



And here's a version for grown ups. It's a karaoke version.

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Most people make new year's resolutions by the end of a year. Do you ever make new year's resolutions? Which ones? Have you made new year's resolutions for the coming year? Which ones? You can give your answers in the comment section.

Here's a listening activity. Go to the link and follow the instructions.

IMPRESSIVE LIGHT DISPLAY

Imagine your neighbours put lots of lights up as outdoor Xmas decoration ... and the music playing loud with the display...

Watch this video.

WHAT IS THE DUMBEST (CHRISTMAS) PRESENT YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED?

Have you ever received a present that made you think "What can I do with this?" or "Is this a joke?
I'm sure you have all got a funny or weird present at some point in your lives. Use the comment section and tell us what is the strangest or funniest present you have ever received.

PRESENT PERFECT

Here's a Xmas present. Check these links out and do the activities online. You have to choose the correct tense: either past simple or present perfect.

Link 1
Link 2

JINGLE BELL ROCK

If you like singing, you can sing alone with this one. The vocabulary is also interesting, so have a go with it!



MERRY CHRISTMAS

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REVISION: past simple vs past continuous

Dear All,

Here's a link where you can practise these two tenses.

Tara

REVISION: past simple

Watch the video. Then click on the link and do the activities.

PRESENT PERFECT

Hi there,

This week we have learned to use the present perfect. Now you need to consolidate what we've done in class. I hope you find these links useful:

What do you do?
I'm a sailor.
Have you ever worked on a submarine?
No, I can't sleep with the windows closed.

Link 1
Link 2
Link 3
Link 4
Link 5
Link 6
and finally...
Link 7

Tara

Hey Diddle, Diddle

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon,
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.

Here's the Sesame Street version we watched in class:



And here's another one, just in case you have liked it :-)



Remember that this is good practice to improve your pronunciation!