New York, New York

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Hello again. It has been a long time since I kept in touch.

Back to school, back to work, back to learning....

Look at the photo on your left. Does it ring a bell? Of course, it is Broadway, the heart of American theatre industry. This theatre pictured here is in Times Square, New York City.

I would like to share with you my holiday in New York. I took hundreds of photos. Rather than me telling you about my holiday, I'd like you to look at the photos and guess what I did each day. Also, you will find an interview with Woody Allen, a typical New Yorker.

Day 1

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View from my hotel room in Times Square



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Something unexpected happened on the first day of my arrival.

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Day 2

© 2014 Lola la Torre. Typical American breakfast. Follow the recipe



© 2014 Lola la Torre.7th Avenue



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Mega famous station. Click here if you would like to know more



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This building is very famous indeed. Listen to its pronunciation.



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How much do you know about this building? Click here


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Where is this picture? Click here to find out



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You can go ice-skating here. 




© 2014 Lola la Torre. Beautiful park in Manhattan. Do you know its name?



Click on the photo below and find out what you can do and see in Shakespeare Garden.

 
http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/
© 2014 Lola la Torre. Shakespeare Garden
 
Click on this photo and find out who Strawberry Fields is named after.

http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/
© 2014 Lola la Torre. Strawberry Fields

 Listening to New York accent

Do you think that New York accent is difficult? Why don't you listen to Woody Allen?
As you listen take notes on what he says about:
  • Crowd-funding
  • Blockbusters
  • Technology

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