“How do you do? How do you do?”

That amazing English greeting (which is actually a question), according to Mr. Callan, that doesn’t provide an answer. The question is “WHY?” If only we knew. English is like that. Don’t go ranting in the corridor at me, I didn’t invent the language. In the words of the South Park guys, “blame Canada…”

So, some bits-and-pieces in this week’s newsletter; a couple of reviews, some previews and a couple of features on up-coming Native events. Read on, people!

REVIEWS

KID’S CLUB - SATURDAY
This was a great success. Many kids turned up, to play games such as Uno and dominoes, and to generally have fun. Something Brian doesn’t comprehend. He did try to get in once, out of curiosity, but was turned away for not having the appropriate I.D. Next time Brian; you need to prove you’re old enough!

MUSIC CLUB - SATURDAY
Another resounding success, albeit a little on the short side. Students and teachers turned up in equal measure, not because Marcin was playing but because there was rather cheap alcohol on sale. As for the “star” attraction, Marcin played songs by diverse artists such as Jeff Buckley, Gloria Gaynor, Will Young (just for Tanya) and Radiohead. Next time Marcin, at least stay for a beer afterwards!


NEWS AND EVENTS

LECTURE – COLLOCATIONS
Friday 24th November, 17.30
What is a collocation? According to the Oxford Advanced English Learner’s Dictionary, it is “a combination of words in a language, that happens very often and more frequently than would happen by chance.” Lost? Go to Brian’s lecture. You might just see me there, because I haven’t a clue.

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FILM CLUB
Friday 24th November, 19.30
Chris will be your host for this, a showing of “Date Movie.” Some American ‘comedy.’ Can Americans actually do comedy? Who knows? Go find out. I know it has that ginger girl from “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and “American Pie” in it. Usual drill, see the secretaries. If you’re lucky, he’ll bring popcorn. I doubt it though.


TRAVEL CLUB
Saturday 25th November, 13.00
This week Gosia isn’t going anywhere. So she’s going to take you on a virtual journey to her second homeland, Canada. You should be able to relate to it, because it’s cold there too. There’ll be a slide show and a talk, so go along. Again, usual drill – see the secretaries.


SNOOKER & POOL CLUB
Sunday 26th November, 14.00
Daniel and Kel will be holding this one, and maybe if we are lucky we’ll have more than one student attend. No doubt a few of the teachers will attend, we like nothing more than drinking beer and (trying) to play snooker.