From http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/lesson-plans
Here is a collection of ideas and resources for Christmas time activities for elementary English language learners: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-christmas-presents-decorations
December 9, 2012
Teatro Milagro Launches National Tour of FRIDA, UN RETABLO in Portland January 10-19
From http://www.milagro.org/1-Performance-Presentacion/TeatroMilagro/frida.html
WHAT: FRIDA, un retablo
A bilingual Teatro Milagro touring production written by Dañel Malán
Directed/choreographed by Gabriela Portuguez
Sponsored by Garcia Seabold Investments, LLC
WHEN: Jan.10-19, 2013
Thursday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m., Preview
Friday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m., Opening Night with complimentary reception catered by La Bamba Restaurant
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Matinees: Sunday, Jan. 13 and Saturday Jan. 19 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214
ADMISSION: $12 - $24; discounts for students, seniors, groups of 15+ and advance purchases
Tickets can be purchased from http://www.milagro.org or 503-236-7253
Learn more about this play at http://www.milagro.org/1-Performance-Presentacion/TeatroMilagro/frida.html
WHAT: FRIDA, un retablo
A bilingual Teatro Milagro touring production written by Dañel Malán
Directed/choreographed by Gabriela Portuguez
Sponsored by Garcia Seabold Investments, LLC
WHEN: Jan.10-19, 2013
Thursday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m., Preview
Friday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m., Opening Night with complimentary reception catered by La Bamba Restaurant
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Matinees: Sunday, Jan. 13 and Saturday Jan. 19 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214
ADMISSION: $12 - $24; discounts for students, seniors, groups of 15+ and advance purchases
Tickets can be purchased from http://www.milagro.org or 503-236-7253
Learn more about this play at http://www.milagro.org/1-Performance-Presentacion/TeatroMilagro/frida.html
Southern Oregon Summer Language Institutes for French and Spanish Teachers
From http://www.sou.edu/summerlanguageinstitute
Here are two professional development opportunities from Southern Oregon University:
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Southern Oregon Summer Language Institute for Spanish Teachers
Session 1: June 23-July 12th, 2013
Session 2: July 14-August 2nd, 2013
Application Deadline: March 4, 2013.
Southern Oregon University has developed a challenging and practical Master of Arts in Spanish Language Teaching with a curriculum that is completed in three summers in beautiful and quaint Guanajuato, Mexico. The program is specifically designed for certified middle school, high school and community college Spanish teachers. Each session is hosted by a group of master teachers from around the nation, and the program provides practical courses to improve your teaching proficiency. We also encourage teachers who wish to update their skills and/or earn continuing education credits to apply. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
For full details and to download a brochure, go to http://www.sou.edu/summerlanguageinstitute
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French Summer Language Institute
Session 1: June 23-July 12, 2013
Session 2: July 14-August 2, 2013
Application Deadline: March 4, 2013
Earn your Master of Arts degree over three summers in beautiful Angers, France!
Join us for a unique, intensive program specifically designed to meet the needs of middle school, high school and community college French teachers. This summer program combines courses on language acquisition and pedagogy with language and culture courses to allow you to improve both your language proficiency and cultural understanding while becoming a better teacher.
For full details go to http://www.sou.edu/summerlanguageinstitute/french/index.html
Here are two professional development opportunities from Southern Oregon University:
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Southern Oregon Summer Language Institute for Spanish Teachers
Session 1: June 23-July 12th, 2013
Session 2: July 14-August 2nd, 2013
Application Deadline: March 4, 2013.
Southern Oregon University has developed a challenging and practical Master of Arts in Spanish Language Teaching with a curriculum that is completed in three summers in beautiful and quaint Guanajuato, Mexico. The program is specifically designed for certified middle school, high school and community college Spanish teachers. Each session is hosted by a group of master teachers from around the nation, and the program provides practical courses to improve your teaching proficiency. We also encourage teachers who wish to update their skills and/or earn continuing education credits to apply. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
For full details and to download a brochure, go to http://www.sou.edu/summerlanguageinstitute
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French Summer Language Institute
Session 1: June 23-July 12, 2013
Session 2: July 14-August 2, 2013
Application Deadline: March 4, 2013
Earn your Master of Arts degree over three summers in beautiful Angers, France!
Join us for a unique, intensive program specifically designed to meet the needs of middle school, high school and community college French teachers. This summer program combines courses on language acquisition and pedagogy with language and culture courses to allow you to improve both your language proficiency and cultural understanding while becoming a better teacher.
For full details go to http://www.sou.edu/summerlanguageinstitute/french/index.html
French Terms Related to Hanukkah and Judaism
From http://french.about.com
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of survival and freedom that lasts for eight days. Learn some French vocabulary related to this annual Jewish celebration: http://french.about.com/od/vocabulary/a/hanukkah.htm?nl=1
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of survival and freedom that lasts for eight days. Learn some French vocabulary related to this annual Jewish celebration: http://french.about.com/od/vocabulary/a/hanukkah.htm?nl=1
French Film Resources
Watch French films with French subtitles for free online at http://filmfra.com
Summer Classics Courses for Students
Do you have students who want to continue to study the classics over the summer? Here is a list of such opportunities: http://www.summer-classics.com
If your offer such a course, you can also add it to the site.
If your offer such a course, you can also add it to the site.
Articles about Christmas Traditions in Germany
The Germany.info website has a wealth of articles about cultural practices in Germany. Here are some having to do with the holiday season:
Marking the Advent Season - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Advent.html
Christmas Markets are Favorite Shopping Destinations - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Markets.html
Nuremberg Christmas Market - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/P__Wash/2012/11/29Nuremberg.html
A list of German-style Christmas markets in the United States - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Markets__in__America.html
Flourishing Christmas Retail Season Expected - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/P__Wash/2012/11/26-shopping.html
The Legend of Saint Nicholas - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/St__Nicholaus__4.html
The Nutcracker – A Symbol of Christmas - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Nutcracker__S.html
The origins of “Silent Night” - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/SilentNight.html
Celebrating the New Year, German-Style - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/01__New__Year/New__Year__S.html
Marking the Advent Season - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Advent.html
Christmas Markets are Favorite Shopping Destinations - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Markets.html
Nuremberg Christmas Market - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/P__Wash/2012/11/29Nuremberg.html
A list of German-style Christmas markets in the United States - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Markets__in__America.html
Flourishing Christmas Retail Season Expected - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/P__Wash/2012/11/26-shopping.html
The Legend of Saint Nicholas - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/St__Nicholaus__4.html
The Nutcracker – A Symbol of Christmas - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Nutcracker__S.html
The origins of “Silent Night” - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/SilentNight.html
Celebrating the New Year, German-Style - http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/01__New__Year/New__Year__S.html
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