Guy Fawkes--The Gunpowder Plot--Bonfire Night

I was very surprised today when my students told me that they didn't know about Guy Fawkes Day, especially considering how much importance their state schools place on British culture. Here is a video recounting the story of the Gunpowder Plot, which happened in 1605 and is still celebrated today. Find out how English people still celebrate the events of 5 November 1605. You can also watch the related videos. Bonfire Night is a lot of fun in England!

A 50-Word Halloween Story by Grade Vj

Ghostbusters save the Matrix

The day before Halloween, Neo had killed some bad people. On Halloween night their souls returned to haunt the crew of the Matrix. Gabriel, the newest crew member, noticed his colleagues were very scared. So he called the Ghostbusters, who came to save the day. Thank God for the Ghostbusters.

Spring Fête--2009 (May 8th)

I'd like to thank everyone who participated and everyone who attended what was perhaps one of our most successful editions of the annual CAFLI Spring Fête. The change in venue was certainly worthwhile and not only for the acoustics. Because the ESTV is smaller than our former auditorium it felt like there was a packed house, the atmosphere was cozier and things ran more smoothly and swiftly. I found it to be a truly pleasurable evening and experience.

I'd like to thank Drª Isabel Duarte, in particular, for her help in the arrangements and Eng.º Carlos Silva, who couldn't have done more to help make the evening a great success. In fact, we truly felt at home at the ESTV (Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Viseu)...so allow me to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation!

May next year's Spring Fête outshine even this one. Our students, their friends and families and the CAFLI staff deserve it!

Thank you all so very much from the bottom of my heart.
Fernando Almeida

Below are just a few pictures to commemorate the evening:

Video of the Week - Happy Easter w/ Easter Cupcakes!

This week I went out looking for a video connected to the Easter holiday. I found this one and liked it because one of the myriad things you can learn on Youtube is recipes. There are all kinds of recipes with video instructions. This week learn about an English tradistion: cupcakes! These cupcakes are no ordinary ones: they're themed on furry Easter animals!

Have a safe and happy Easter!

Video of the Week - Women's History Month

Well, March is nearly over. For your information March is Women's History Month in case you didn't know. Some might say, this video should have been posted at the beginning of the month and not at the end. However, this way we can celebrate Women's History all through April too! In fact, I would vote to celebrate women every minute of every day. I LOVE women in all of their complexities and intricacies. Vive les femmes!

Video of the Week--Fun with Monkeys

Hello Everyone!

How about some fun with monkeys this week? I very much enjoy children's videos and things aimed at teaching kids. They're fun and offer insights into how children learn--what matters to them rather than what WE think matters to them. How do I know this is the case? It's EASY--kids watch them...if they enjoy them, they watch them over and over again!!! Then we can see what goes in: the music, the words and the concepts. AND there's another thing; unlike adults kids are brutally honest. If they don't like something--they simply will not watch it! I hope you enjoy this week's video too!

Video of the Week

English is your link to knowledge in any area: science, history, economics and business studies, and even MATH!!! Take a look at this week's video: