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I shared some photos of my holiday in the post titled "New York".  In this post I would like to share some more photos. As you can see in the slideshow, I visited not just New York City but also upstate New York. What did I do during my holiday?  During my two-week stay I managed to do quite a lot. You can guess by just browsing my photos. I visited Manhattan, Long Island and Lake George. New York City New York City Boroughs map. User Perry Planet. CC-SA How much do you know about New York? Can you answer these questions?: How many languages are spoken in New York? How many people live in New York? New York used to be the capital of the USA? When? What landmarks can you find in Manhattan? Where is the One World Trade Center building? Where is the Statue of Liberty? What is the Bronx famous for? and Brooklyn? What is the climate in New York?  You can click here to check your answers. Long Island   NYC and the counties o...

© 2014 Lola la Torre 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 © 2014 Lola la Torre View from my hotel room in Times Square © 2014 Lola la Torre Something unexpected happened on the first day of my arrival. © 2014 Lola la Torre © 2014 Lola la Torre Day 2 © 2014 Lola la Torre. Typical American breakfast. Follow the recipe © 2014 Lola la Torre.7th Avenue © 2014 Lola la Torre Mega famous station. Click here ...

Sintra (Portugal). © Lola la Torre This is going to be a review lesson on holiday activities. You are going to review vocabulary and practise your speaking skills. Speaking 1 - What words do you associate with the words "beach"? - When was the last time you went to the beach? - Where did you go?  How long for? - Was it a good place for a holiday? Why/Why not? - Have you been back to the same place?   Vocabulary related to holidays 1) Types of holiday   How many different types of holidays can you think of?  Choose one type of holiday you are interested in and note down 3-4 things you can do on your holiday. 2) Types of accommodation   How many types of accommodation can you remember? How do you say "con baño incluido" ? Visit this page and make a list. Choose five types of accommodation you are interested in and write what the equivalent in Spanish might be. Are you a student? Can you afford a hotel? Why don't you visit the Univers...

© Blenheim Palace. Image byLola la Torre Hello everyone! I hope you had a nice summer and managed to relax.  I'd like to share with you how I spent my summer holiday, but, you'll have to guess rather than me telling you!  Guess the pictures 1) Look at this picture and guess what this building is: a) a hotel      b) a language school    c) a palace Click here to find out. 2) Do you know the man represented in the picture? What is his connection with the building in the photo above? Click on the image below to find out.   Image from Wikimedia Video Watch the video below about Winston Churchill. Several people talk about him and how he influenced politics during and after his death. As you watch take notes on the following: What is Churchill's impact in today's politics? What personal traits made him successful? What talents did he have? Things you can do around Blenheim Palace Once again, I'd like you to guess w...