ARE YOU IN LOVE?

Most of us know what St Valentine's Day is, but let's remember it.

It's the day when people show their affection for another person or people by sending cards, flowers or chocolates with messages of love.

But do you know who St Valentine was?

There are a few stories about him, but the most popular belief about St Valentine is that he was a priest from Rome in the third century AD. Emperor Claudius II had banned marriage because he thought married men were bad soldiers. Valentine felt this was unfair, so he broke the rules and arranged marriages in secret. When Claudius found out, Valentine was thrown in jail and sentenced to death.

There, he fell in love with the jailer's daughter and when he was taken to be killed on 14 February he sent her a love letter signed "from your Valentine".

Is it celebrated in the same way all over the world?

The answer is NO. If you want to find out how it is celbrated in some countries, listen to the podcast that Lucía and Ana have recorded about the different ways and traditions related to this celebration.

PANCAKE DAY OR SHROVE TUESDAY

Carnival's nearly finished but we have to celebrate Pancake Day. Do you know what a pancake is? Well, we're sure you love them. Pancakes are "filloas". In the UK and other English speaking countries they have their own day!

Have you ever tried to cook them? Do you know what you need?

If you want to try it, follwo this easy recipe and show us your pancakes!

IRREGULAR VERB LIST

Hi everyone! Here you have the list of irregular verbs in English. Remember that it is very important to learn not only how to write them, but also how they are pronounced. That's why you can download or listen to it here.

WRITING A COVER LETTER

This week, 4th ESO students have learnt how to write a cover letter when applying for a job. Here you have a worksheet with the key points you need ot take into account when writing yours.

Worksheet to download or print

This week we have been discussing the importance of learning languages as part  as the activities to commemorate the European Day of Languages. These are some of the conclusions students from 3º ESO A have reached.