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Canyonlands National Park Posted by sasha on Mar 30, 2014
Name: Canyonlands National Park Year Established: 1964 Location: Southeastern Utah Season: Open year-round, 24 hours a day. Each district has its own visitor center with operating hours that change with the season. Cost: Motorcycles, bicycles and walk-ins $5; Vehicles $10 Accommodation: There are campsites inside the park and the nearby town of Moab has several hotels. Brief Description: Canyonlands is…
Roald Dahl: A British writer with a great imagination Posted by Gabriele on Mar 27, 2014
Chances are you have seen a movie or read a book by Roald Dahl before. He is a famous British writer who has influenced the childhoods of children around the world. Roald Dahl lived from 1916 to 1990 and in that time wrote 25 books. He wasn’t just a writer though, during his life he…
Death, dying, and condolences Posted by Gabriele on Mar 25, 2014
Death is a part of life, but not one we talk about very much. It is important to be able to know what to say to a person when someone close to them has died, which is why we are going to look at this topic today. In this post I’ll review vocabulary related to…
National Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s Birthday Posted by Gabriele on Mar 14, 2014
Today is National Pi Day and also the birthday of famous physicist Albert Einstein. Why is this national Pi day? Well in the United States today’s date is written as 3.14, which is the number pi! It is just a coincidence (or maybe it isn’t) that Albert Einstein was also born on this day…
Quick, make a wish! Posted by Gabriele on Feb 27, 2014
Quick, if you could make one wish, right now, what would it be? We all have wishes we hope come true, but where do you turn to make your wishes? Here are some traditions that Americans have about making wishes. Make a wish… On a shooting star. American’s often make a wish when they see…
Athletes to watch in the Winter Olympics Posted by Gabriele on Feb 11, 2014
With the Winter Olympics now underway what athletes are you watching? Who are you hoping will win gold? Today I’m going to introduce you to a number of American athletes that have a lot of fans here in the United States. You may want to keep an eye out for these athletes and see how…
Bryce Canyon National Park Video Tour Posted by sasha on Feb 9, 2014
Explore Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah in this short video tour. Learn about the amazing “hoodoo” rock formations and check out some of the viewpoints and hikes that you can enjoy here. “It’s only a 2-hour drive from Zion to Bryce Canyon National Park. There’s some beautiful scenery along the way. To start your…