Here we are again. I would say something nice about the weather but it’s been pretty awful recently. Last week, I gave a lecture on euphemisms. One person showed up, so euphemistically speaking, there was an attendance issue, probably due to a lack of interest. Come on people, let’s see a bit more enthusiasm!
Last week also saw the start of Polish lessons for our teachers. Soon, we will all be able to hold a simple conversation with the students in Polish.
November 11
Remembrance Day (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom), also known as Poppy Day (South Africa and Malta), and Armistice Day (United Kingdom, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries; and the original name of the holiday internationally) is a day to commemorate the sacrifice of veterans and civilians in World War I, World War II, and other wars. It is observed on November 11 to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. The observance is specifically dedicated to members of the armed forces who were killed during war, and was created by King George V of the United Kingdom on November 7, 1919. In Poland, November 11 marks the celebration of Independence Day, since it was on November 11, 1918 that Poland regained its independence after being divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria for 123 years.
This week
Saturday is a day to remember as there will be another Kids Club, starting at 11 a.m. If you want to put your kids somewhere whilst you go shopping then here is the perfect opportunity! Ask at the secretaries office if you require further information.
There will also be another Music Club at The London Pub, Plac Piastów. A girl by the name of Ola will be singing jazz and blues, accompanied by a young amateur guitarist called Marcin. The evening will kick-off (start) around 8 p.m. so get your name down at the secretaries office if you want to come.
If you are suddenly pulled out of your lesson by a rather stressed Callan teacher, don’t worry. This week sees the start of oral assessments, so group mentors will be asking a few questions and offering some advice to their students.
Word of the Day
Oxymoron /oksi'mawron/ – this is a phrase that combines two terms which are normally contradictory e.g. It was a real nightmare. Some more examples are: living death; educated guess; found missing; pretty ugly; honest politician J
Killer Biscuits Wanted For Attempted Murder
(This was an actual headline that appeared in a U.S. newspaper.)
Lisa Burnett, 23, a resident of San Diego, was visiting her in-laws, and while there went to a nearby supermarket to pick up some groceries. Several people noticed her sitting in her car with the windows rolled up and with her eyes closed, with both hands behind the back of her head. One customer who had been at the store for a while became concerned and walked over to the car. He noticed that Lisa’s eyes were now open, and she looked very strange. He asked her if she was okay, and Lisa replied that she’d been shot in the back of her head, and had been holding her brains in for over an hour. The man called the paramedics, who broke into the car because the doors were locked and Lisa refused to remove her hands from her head. When they finally got in, they found that Lisa had a wad of bread dough on the back of her head… A Pillsbury biscuit canister had exploded from the heat, making a loud noise that sounded like a gunshot, and the wad of dough hit her in the back of her head. When she reached back to find out what it was, she felt the dough and thought it was her brains. She initially passed out, but quickly recovered and tried to hold her brains in for over an hour until someone noticed and came to her aid. Lisa is blonde.
Top 10 Signs Your Family is Stressed...
10. Conversations often begin with "Put the gun down, and then we can talk".
9. The school principal has your number on speed-dial.
8. The cat is on Valium.
7. People have trouble understanding your kids, because they learned to speak through clenched teeth.
6. You are trying to get your four-year-old to switch to decaffeinated.
5. The number of jobs held down by family members exceeds the number of people in the family.
4. No one has time to wait for microwave TV dinners.
3. "Family meetings" are often mediated by law enforcement officials.
2. You have to check your kid's day-timer to see if he can take out the trash.
1. Maxwell House gives you industrial rates.
Last week also saw the start of Polish lessons for our teachers. Soon, we will all be able to hold a simple conversation with the students in Polish.
November 11
Remembrance Day (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom), also known as Poppy Day (South Africa and Malta), and Armistice Day (United Kingdom, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries; and the original name of the holiday internationally) is a day to commemorate the sacrifice of veterans and civilians in World War I, World War II, and other wars. It is observed on November 11 to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. The observance is specifically dedicated to members of the armed forces who were killed during war, and was created by King George V of the United Kingdom on November 7, 1919. In Poland, November 11 marks the celebration of Independence Day, since it was on November 11, 1918 that Poland regained its independence after being divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria for 123 years.
This week
Saturday is a day to remember as there will be another Kids Club, starting at 11 a.m. If you want to put your kids somewhere whilst you go shopping then here is the perfect opportunity! Ask at the secretaries office if you require further information.
There will also be another Music Club at The London Pub, Plac Piastów. A girl by the name of Ola will be singing jazz and blues, accompanied by a young amateur guitarist called Marcin. The evening will kick-off (start) around 8 p.m. so get your name down at the secretaries office if you want to come.
If you are suddenly pulled out of your lesson by a rather stressed Callan teacher, don’t worry. This week sees the start of oral assessments, so group mentors will be asking a few questions and offering some advice to their students.
Word of the Day
Oxymoron /oksi'mawron/ – this is a phrase that combines two terms which are normally contradictory e.g. It was a real nightmare. Some more examples are: living death; educated guess; found missing; pretty ugly; honest politician J
Killer Biscuits Wanted For Attempted Murder
(This was an actual headline that appeared in a U.S. newspaper.)
Lisa Burnett, 23, a resident of San Diego, was visiting her in-laws, and while there went to a nearby supermarket to pick up some groceries. Several people noticed her sitting in her car with the windows rolled up and with her eyes closed, with both hands behind the back of her head. One customer who had been at the store for a while became concerned and walked over to the car. He noticed that Lisa’s eyes were now open, and she looked very strange. He asked her if she was okay, and Lisa replied that she’d been shot in the back of her head, and had been holding her brains in for over an hour. The man called the paramedics, who broke into the car because the doors were locked and Lisa refused to remove her hands from her head. When they finally got in, they found that Lisa had a wad of bread dough on the back of her head… A Pillsbury biscuit canister had exploded from the heat, making a loud noise that sounded like a gunshot, and the wad of dough hit her in the back of her head. When she reached back to find out what it was, she felt the dough and thought it was her brains. She initially passed out, but quickly recovered and tried to hold her brains in for over an hour until someone noticed and came to her aid. Lisa is blonde.
Top 10 Signs Your Family is Stressed...
10. Conversations often begin with "Put the gun down, and then we can talk".
9. The school principal has your number on speed-dial.
8. The cat is on Valium.
7. People have trouble understanding your kids, because they learned to speak through clenched teeth.
6. You are trying to get your four-year-old to switch to decaffeinated.
5. The number of jobs held down by family members exceeds the number of people in the family.
4. No one has time to wait for microwave TV dinners.
3. "Family meetings" are often mediated by law enforcement officials.
2. You have to check your kid's day-timer to see if he can take out the trash.
1. Maxwell House gives you industrial rates.
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