quinta-feira, 18 de fevereiro de 2010
quinta-feira, 11 de fevereiro de 2010
History of Valentines Day
Is the history of Valentines Day expressed in the current celebration of yummy chocolates, lovely cards, and sparkling engagement rings? What is the story behind such a highly-retailed celebration?
Some say the day is named after a bishop named Valentine, who was stationed in the Roman Empire. Claudius II was the Emperor at that time. He thought that unmarried men made better soldiers, so he decided to make it a law that young men could not marry. Around 270 A.D., Valentine took pity on the ostracized soldiers who were not permitted to marry or see their sweethearts.
He became an advocate of these young lovers and began to perform secret marriages. He was soon found out and jailed. Emperor Claudius II attempted to convert Valentine to begin worshipping the Roman gods, but Valentine refused. Instead, he tried to convert Claudius to Christianity and Valentine sentenced to be executed on February 24, 270.
Another version of the history of Valentines Day tells that Valentine fell in love with his jailer’s daughter. Just before his death, he sent her a note and signed it “from your Valentine.” An aura of romance surrounded his demise and those who knew about it spread the tale. Bishop Valentine became Saint Valentine with his fame extending to England and France.
After his death, Valentine then became what is known as a “Patron Saint.” Some considered him the spiritual overseer of an annual festival in which young Romans would distribute cards of affection to those they wished to formally see. This festival was held each February 14. There are Valentine cards in museums worldwide that date back to 1415.
February has been the month to celebrate love ever since the Middle Ages
Some say the day is named after a bishop named Valentine, who was stationed in the Roman Empire. Claudius II was the Emperor at that time. He thought that unmarried men made better soldiers, so he decided to make it a law that young men could not marry. Around 270 A.D., Valentine took pity on the ostracized soldiers who were not permitted to marry or see their sweethearts.
He became an advocate of these young lovers and began to perform secret marriages. He was soon found out and jailed. Emperor Claudius II attempted to convert Valentine to begin worshipping the Roman gods, but Valentine refused. Instead, he tried to convert Claudius to Christianity and Valentine sentenced to be executed on February 24, 270.
Another version of the history of Valentines Day tells that Valentine fell in love with his jailer’s daughter. Just before his death, he sent her a note and signed it “from your Valentine.” An aura of romance surrounded his demise and those who knew about it spread the tale. Bishop Valentine became Saint Valentine with his fame extending to England and France.
After his death, Valentine then became what is known as a “Patron Saint.” Some considered him the spiritual overseer of an annual festival in which young Romans would distribute cards of affection to those they wished to formally see. This festival was held each February 14. There are Valentine cards in museums worldwide that date back to 1415.
February has been the month to celebrate love ever since the Middle Ages
quinta-feira, 30 de abril de 2009
An English Teacher have to.....
Teachers must also be subject experts! They select content, organize content, update content, and then deliver content in their disciplines. Clearly, they must know their subjects!
domingo, 29 de março de 2009
How to Learn English
This must be the majority students doubt. How to learn english?There is no secret. In my view and experience as an English teacher, there isn't a magic ( doesn't exist a magical pill, " since today ur gonna speaking english"). Students have to study harder to achive their goal. Have a look bellow, I did a small list with some tips that might help to improve the language quickly.
1- reading, as much as you can
2- starting listening , music, news, magazines, movies, everything you find out in english
3-study at least one hour per day
4- correct your grammar mistakes with a friend
5- get in touch with native english speakers through the internet
6- repeat the new phrasals loud, then u brain can memorize it.
7- trying to write a couple of new words everyday, and use them in a text
1- reading, as much as you can
2- starting listening , music, news, magazines, movies, everything you find out in english
3-study at least one hour per day
4- correct your grammar mistakes with a friend
5- get in touch with native english speakers through the internet
6- repeat the new phrasals loud, then u brain can memorize it.
7- trying to write a couple of new words everyday, and use them in a text
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