dijous, 21 de maig del 2015

LYRICS TRAINING PRACTICE

My dear travellers,

You are doing so great in class, learning lots of vocabulary and being really enthusiastic about new places and destinations.

As a reward and recognition for your great effort, I do propose a last and fun activity!
Get into the www.lyricstraining.com  and learn to fill in the words of a song you choose. Keep on practising until you achieve the Advanced level mode.

Then, perform your great knowledge of the vocabulary of the song in front of your classmates.

Enjoy the activity!

Cheers,

Marta

dimarts, 19 de maig del 2015

Question!

Hi, as you know we have done our projects so here is the qüestion:

Where would you prefer to go?


(its preferable to choose a destination we have done in our projects)


London
Edinburgh
Los Ángeles
New York

Coment!


A travel to New York (review)

My Name is Gerard.

My travel agency is called GTV&Co, I'm an experienced travel agent and I have planned a vistit of 7 days to New York.

This is the planning of the trip. We will travel by plane, we will depart on Barcelona at 10:45  and we will come back on Philadelphia at 13:35 and then we will departure to New York at 16: 15 and we will arrive at 17:16. The booking details are these: $1.275,84 we are going to travel with American Airlines.

Along these days we are sleeping in Hampton in Sohoin lower Manhattan on the street Wattss St 
New York breakfast is incuded in the price.

We will visit lots of things:

The Liberty Statue:
Go to the Liberty Statue Island and go to the crown of the statue, it will cost 28 dollars.

Central Park:
You can relax a little and go to the Central Park and have a hot dog sitting in the ground with the little squirrels

The Empire State Building:
You can go to the Empire State Building to the 86th floor and the 102th floor and see the wonderful city at highs high. $32
  
Rockefeller center:




Rockefeller Center is home to some of New York City's most spectacular, talked-about events. Whether you’re out for the day or just a few hours, be sure to stop by and see what’s happening, take in the view from Top of the Rock, tour Radio City Music Hall, skate on the iconic rink, and more.

Musicals like


The Lion King:
This musical is based on the movie with the same name. It’s a familiar show and it makes you feel like you are in the real savanna of Africa!



The Phantom of the Opera:
The Phantom of the Opera is a musical of Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux . The music was composed by Lloyd Webber.





Les Miserables:
Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Miserables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Miserables includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” and many more




An act of god:

If you want to see Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory this is your musical:
The new comedy An Act of God reveals the mysteries of the Bible while answering the existential questions that have plagued mankind since Creation — in just 90 minutes. The One with the first and last word on everything is on Broadway to set the record straight… and He's not holding back!


and more...



Museums like:



American Museum of Natural History 
 
Since opening to the public in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has evolved and grown. In addition to the Rose Center planetarium and regular exhibits, the museum hosts a revolving series of exhibits, so there is always something new to see. AMNH is a wonderful destination for visitors of all ages, with wonderfully engaging experiences for just about everyone.
$22          


Madame Tussauds:






Millions have visited the attractions that bear her name, yet few know much about Madame Tussaud herself. Celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Madame Tussaud in this exciting interactive exhibit that uncovers the secrets of her incredibly realistic artistry and at times, dark history. Go behind the scenes to learn about the fascinating and complex creation of our lifelike wax figures using methods that hardly differ from those used by MadameTussaud herself!

$25 and up 


Guggenheim Museum

The Guggenheim Museum, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is best known for its spiral structure and unique museum layout. The permanent collection and temporary exhibitions at the Guggenheim highlight modern paintings, sculpture and film.

Adults $25; students and seniors (65+) with ID $18; children under 12 free; members free




Metropolitan Museum of Art
 
Over 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history are housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You could easily spend years exploring the Met's extensive collections, but even if you only have an afternoon to visit, you'll be impressed by the vast array of art on display.


 $25 Adult
 $17 Seniors
 $12 Students
Free for Children under 12 with a paid adult
Free for Members 
 Prices are "recommended" - any donation will.

amd more...


Staten Island Ferry:

Staten Island and enjoy sailing the Atlantic sea.

Coney Island Parck:


A big theme park situated in the bottom of New York near Brooklyn. You and your family can enjoy from a day there and have fun with your begin loved.

There are roller coasters, big wheels, water slides, etc.



The total budget of the trip is about $2500  it includes hotel, flight, optional tours, shopping, musicals, museums, etc.


There are optional tours/ visits / excursions:


LITTLE ITALY



Walking beside the narrow, cobblestoned streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you're tempted by the sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants surrounding you at every step,
A coal brick oven pizza...a hearty glass of Chianti...a zeppole...a cannoli...you'll find it all in New York City's Little Italy.




BRONX ZOO:

The heart of the park since 1908, Zoo Center was constructed to look like a palace. Today, the animals there include some of our largest reptiles, Aldabra tortoises and Komodo dragons, there are all kinds of animals in different districts. There is also a 4D cinema, sea lion feeding, camel ride, penguins feeding, wild Asia monorail, etc.










NEW YORK AQUARIUM:

Just off the boardwalk of Brooklyn’s famous Coney Island, dive in and explore the incredible diversity of the world’s oceans! During your visit, you’ll see our revitalized exhibits, experience the thrills of our Aquatheater, and be a part of the New York Aquarium's amazing transformation. There are also a 4D theater, sea lion feeding, otter feeding, penguins feeding, walrus feeding, etc.





CHINATOWN:



Chinatown is a Manhattan neighborhood, an ethnic enclave with a large population of Chinese immigrants known as other neighborhoods of Chinatown United ALS units. Family, political alliances, and even more secretly , crime syndicates. Is like a little part of China in New York. You can eat Chinese food and enjoy the Chinese parade too.

THE JOE’S PUB:

Joe’s Pub at The Public is one of New York City’s most celebrated venues for emerging and established performance artists.
The diverse roster of programming featured at Joe’s Pub includes top performers from Broadway, cabaret, dance, world, singer-songwriter, jazz, country and indie genres as well as New York Voices, its commissioning initiative, today’s rising stars and GRAMMY Award winners.


Artists that have performed at Joe’s Pub include:

Anne Hathaway, Amy Winehouse, Jason Mraz, Adele, Lady Gaga, Richard Thompson, , Miguel, Prince, Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, , Dolly Parton, Norah Jones, , Project Trio, Emerson String Quartet, Mirah, Doveman, Feist, Alicia Keys, Bettye LaVette, Eartha Kitt, Alice Smith, Taylor Mac, Our Hit Parade, Sharon Jones, John Andrews, Antony and the Johnsons, Lady Rizo, Saul Williams, , Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca, DanceNOW, Jackie Hoffman, Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Son Lux, Patti LuPone, Ad-Rock, Lewis Watson, Steven Pasquale, Terakaft, Willis Earl Beal, Marc Shaiman, Valerie June, Capital Cities, Aloe Blacc, Men In Blazers, Cristin Milioti and many more.

  
I encourage you to join the trip because for all that includes Its not so so 
even too much expencive and you'll never going to find nothing cheeper.