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To start this week before Christmas, here are some facts I bet you didn't know -at least I didn't some of them.

Para empezar esta semana antes de Navidad, aquí van unos datos que, apuesto, no conocíais. Por lo menos yo algunos, no.

Enjoy.

The Visual History of Halloween

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Here is an interesting history of Halloween infographic so that we can review the vocabulary and the facts we have been working with these days with Erin.

Aquí tenéis una interesante infografía de la historia de Halloween para repasar el vocabulario y los datos que hemos estado trabajndo estos días con Erin..
 

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Enjoy.
Pasadlo bien.

¿En qué escalón te sitúas?

This week Finals keep on pouring on us, the University Access tests start tomorrow... Well, which step are you on?

Los exámenes finales siguen esta semana, la Selectividad empieza mañana... Bueno, ¿en que escalón te sitúas?

Pasa el ratón por la imagen.
(Hover over the picture.)

Best luck.

El sandwich más grande del mundo

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Here is the world's meatiest sandwich made by chef Tristan Welch in honor of the British launch of Man vs Food Nation, a food reality television series . It has 40 layers of meat, weighs 13 kilos and is over a foot tall.  Here's the video and the list of ingredients:

Aquí está el bocadillo más "cárnico" del mundo hecho por el chef Tristán Welch para la puesta en marcha de la edición británica de una serie de televisión americana sobre comida, Man vs Food. Este sandwich está comuesto por 40 capas de carne, pesa 13 kilos y tiene un grosor de más de 30,48 cm. Aquí va el video y la lista de ingredientes:

120g Ndjua   
260g roast beef
120g boiled ham
160g Proscuitto
150g honey-roast ham
 90g cooked turkey
155g cooked chicken
155g garlic chicken
180g smoked duck breast
120g cooked pork
120g roast ham
280g corned beef
150g German salami
150g Italian sausage
240g cured ham
 80g French peppercorn salami
 70g Saucisson Sec de Provence
 70g herbed Saucisson Sec de Provence
360g chorizo
 70g serrano ham
 80g pastrami
140g pancetta
150g bacon
 70g garlic salami
 70g Italian salami
 80g dry-cured Proscuitto
380g Bratwurst sausage
150g breaded ham
100g Mortadella
100g Speck
150g Parma ham
 65g Jambon Iberico de Bellota
140g Finocchiona
 70g wild boar pork salami
100g smoked venison
250g beetroot, sliced
110g assorted salad leaves
680g gherkins, sliced
   1 large red onion, sliced into rings   
   1 large loaf of bread

Don't get indigestion!

Madame Tussauds

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Madame Tussauds, in London, is the world's oldest wax museum. Let's have a look.

Madame Tussauds en Londres es el museo de cera más antiguo del mundo. Echemos un vistazo.

TRANSCRIPT:

Step 1: What's there?

Madame Tussauds has 180 wax models representing celebrities from the past and present, historical and political figures and characters from horror. Each figure is disconcertingly realistic. When a new one is made, experts research the real person as thoroughly as they can, where possible measuring, weighing, photographing and taking plaster casts to ensure that the wax figure matches in every detail - from height to skin texture to ear shape. You can get as close to the wax figures as you like - touch them, hug them and look up their skirts. But there's more to do than look at the figures. Madame Tussauds staff will take professional photos of you with your favourite celebrity. There's also a ride called 'The Spirit of London' which takes you on a journey through London's history.

Step 2: History

It's been on the same spot for over 200 years. Madame Tussaud inherited the business from her uncle, a man called Philip Curtis who made wax anatomical models and then turned to making entire human figures. The oldest figure in the museum is a mechanical model of a princess which breathes in and out. Philip Curtis made it in 1765. Madame Tussauds hasn't lost its appeal since those days - over 2 and a half million people visit each year.

Step 3: Where is it?

It's on Marylebone Road in central London. It is a 2 minute walk from Baker Street tube station and is signposted from there.

Step 4: Further information

To find out more on opening times and ticket prices, and to book a ticket go to www.madame-tussauds.co.uk or phone 0870 999 0046.

Although it's possible to buy a ticket on the day of your visit, queues can be long, so it's a good idea to book ahead. There are substantial discounts for booking online.

TOP TIP Madame Tussauds has links with other attractions so look out for special offers and discounted tickets when booking.

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Enjoy.

The Crown Jeweller

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I came across this short video about the Crown Jeweller and I have transcribed it. A very British occupation.

He encontrado por casualidad este corto vídeo sobre el Joyero de la Corona y lo he subtitulado en inglés y en español. Un trabajo muy "británico".

If you want to read more about the Jewels of the Crown you can go to The Official Website of the British Monarchy or 'lee en español Las joyas de la Corona británica.'


Enjoy.

¿Cómo se fabrica un iPad?

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Thanks to reporter Rob Schmitz who visited the factory where iPads are built, we'll find out how they are made.
Gracias al periodista Rob Schmitz que tuvo acceso a la fábrica donde se produce el iPad podemos averiguar cómo se fabrica uno.

Enjoy.

High-Five Etiquette

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As some of students are fond of "high-fiving", here is a short video with the do's and don'ts of proper high-five execution.

Ya que algunos estudiantes son aficionados a "chocarla", he aquí un corto vídeo con lo que debes y no debes hacer para la correcta ejecución del movimiento.

By the way, if you feel some curiosity about how good the automatic transcription and translation are, click on the CC button to activate them and... well... you'll see. However, I have not transcribed/translated the video because it is quite easy to understand.

A propósito, si sentís curiosidad por ver lo buenas que son la transcripción y la traducción, haced clic en el botón CC para activarlas y... bueno... Ya me diréis. Sin embargo no lo he transcrito/traducido porque es bastante sencillo de entender.

Smile and...Give me five!
Sonreíd y ...¡Choca esos cinco!

Inside the White House kitchen

White House Kitchen

Go Behind the Scenes and inside the White House kitchen hours before the United Kingdom State Dinner.
[Remember to click on to set up and see subtitles]

Ve entre bastidores dentro de la cocina de la Casa Blanca horas antes de la cena de estado con el Reino Unido.
[Recuerda hacer clic en para que aparezcan los subtitulos.]

Enjoy  
Pasadlo bien.

La tabla periódica cantada

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As I told some of you this morning, the ones who were going to take a cemistry test, Daniel Radcliffe can sing the whole periodic table. This song, "The Elements" was written by Tom Lehrer, an American mathematician,singer-songwriter, satirist, and pianist.

Como les he contado a algunos de vosotros esta mañana, los que teníais examen de química, Daniel Radcliffe puede cantar la tabla periódica completa. Esa canción, "Los elementos" es de Tom Lehrer, un matemático, cantautor satírico, y pianista.

Tom Lehrer entered Harvard at the age of 15 where he majored in mathematic at 19, Magna Cum Laude (the second best grades), Phi Beta Kappa (an academic honor society). In the 50s he became popular for his parodies and songs and performed in some television shows but in 1960 he stopped performing and devoted to his academic work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and in 1972 he also joined the University of California, Santa Cruz. Today, retired from academia, he lives in both Cambridge and Santa Cruz where he still teaches math.

Tom Lehrer ingresó en la universidad de Harvard a los 15 años y a los 19 se licenció en matemáticas magna cum laude (la segunda mejor nota) y se convirtió en miembro de Phi beta Kappa (una sociedad de honor académica). En los años 50 se hizo famoso por sus parodia y canciones y actuó en algunos programas de televisión pero en 1960 dejó de actuar y se dedicó a su trabajo académico en el Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT), y en 1972 también en La Universidad de California, Santa Cruz. Hoy día, jubilado, vive entre Cambridge y Santa Cruz donde todavía imparte matemáticas.

Here are both versions: Tom Lehrer's and Daniel Radcliffe's.
Aquí tenéis las dos versiones: la de Tom Lehrer y la de Daniel Radcliffe.

And for those who are fond of chemistry, you may already know this site but just in case here it is: Periodic table, an intereactive periodic table with thousands of pictures of elements samples and a lot of information about them.

Y para aquellos que les gusta la química, quizá ya conozcáis esta página, pero por si acaso aquí os la dejo: Periodic table, una tabla periódica interactiva con miles de fotografías de muestras de elementos y muchísima información sobre cada uno de ellos.

Enjoy.
Pasadlo bien.

Did you Know? Australia

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Did you know that a great part of Europe could fit into Australia?
¿Sabíais que gran parte de Europa cabía en Australia?

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