National Flower Day (21st March)

What is this holiday for?
This Day honors flowers.

National Flowers are a symbol of the representing country. Some national flowers have cultural or religious roots that go back hundreds or even thousands of years and may or may not have been officially adopted. Others have been adopted only in recent years as a result of growing environmental consciousness. In any case, flowers are found to have assumed a significant importance not just in the lives of some persons but the whole nations and in fact, the whole world.

Let's have a look at some of the coutries which are relevant for us!!!

Australia: Golden Wattle

Ireland: Shamrock -- do you have one with four leaves??? ;)

Scotland: Thistle

Spain: Red Carnation

USA: Rose

England: Tudor Rose

Wales: Daffodil

Springtime has arrived!! Hope you are enjoying the colourful countryside and the nice weather. ;)

St Patrick's Day (17th March)

Let's celebrate St Patrick's Day!!! Do you want to join us? Come to the School of Languages and join the PARTY!!! You can find some information on this blog.
If you prepare a dish, you could be the winner of the gastronomy competition!!! Don't hesitate and put on your chef's hat!!! Roll up your sleeves!!!
Don't forget to come dressed in green!!!! This is the colour of the day!!!

International Women's Day

How many female electricians or mechanics do you know? These are non-traditional jobs for women. An occupation is considered non-traditional if more than 75 per cent in the workforce is of the opposite gender.

Here are five women with non-traditional occupations. Can you guess their jobs?

1) I'm Ellen and I love my job. I work mostly at weekends. I have to run a lot and make quick decisions. Sometimes people are not happy with my decisions.

2) Hi, I'm Jane. I work in the building industry. My job is not easy for a woman, but I enjoy it a lot. I work outdoors and use special tools.

3) Hello, my name is Susan. My job is quite stressful and tiring. It can be hard for a woman, but I like it. I have a fixed route and meet lots of people every day.

4) I'm Rose. I use special tools and need to wear a helmet. I join pieces of metal together by heating their edges.

5) Hello, I'm Marion. People phone me to go to their houses. I repair water pipes, toilets, sinks...

Please, add a comment with your options!!! ;)

How much do you know about women's history?

Verbs often confused

You can find a useful PPT presentation which includes some verbs that could be confused. I think you will be able to download it!!! I'm trying a new program!
Hope this helps ;)