It's Hallowe'en!

The night of October 31st is a very special time for witches and ghosts - it's Hallowe'en. On that night, ghosts and witches are free to be on Earth. Well, that's the traditional story. These days, Hallowe'en isn't really a frightening festival - it's fun!

At Hallowe'en we have jack-0'-lanterns (a pumpkin with a light in it) that frighten witches and ghosts.

In America, boys and girls wear costumes, visit houses and say "Trick or treat?". People give children a "treat" (sweets) and if they refuse the "Trick-or-Treaters" play a trick on them. As children ask for treats, they recite Hallowe'en rhymes:

Trick or treat

Smell my feet

Give me something

good to eat!

Have a great Hallowe'en and sing this song along!

Is this the next President of the U.S.A?

It’s time for change in America – and time for a new president. Who will it be?

In America, the president is George W. Bush. He lives at 1600, Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. – The White House.
This November, George Bush will leave The White House and the American people will choose a new President – there will be an election.

Two people want to be the new President:

John McCain is 71 years old. He’s from Arizona. He was a pilot in the American Army. He is married and has got seven children. He also has four grandchildren.

Barack Obama (see photo) is 47 years old. He’s from Hawaii, but lives in Illinois. He was a lawyer. He’s married and has got two daughters.

Who will win? Find out on November 4th!

In the meanwhile watch Homer Simpson trying to vote for Obama! Have a good time!!

Source: Mary Glasgow Magazines

"The Big Apple"

New York city is the biggest city in America with lots to see and do. Frank Sinatra sang it in the famous song "New York New York". Watch the video, listen to the song and have a look at some of New York sights. Have fun!

British versus American English

Cab or taxi? Subway or underground? Color or colour? What are the differences between British English and American English? Discover all at the following webpage and test yourself by doing the quiz. Have fun!http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/americanbritish.html