THE SIMPSONS

"The Simpsons" is an American television program that is an animated comedy, created by Matt Groening. The comedy takes place in the fake town of Springfield. It started on December 17, 1989 and so far 420 episodes have been aired over 19 seasons. As of May 2008, the show has been renewed for a 20th season, which should be aired in 2008-2009. The end of the 18th season was the 400th episode. A full-length movie, "The Simpsons Movie" has beeen made, released on July 27, 2007, in order to celebrate "The Simpsons" franchise.

Some questions for you: Do you usually watch "The Simpsons"? Which is your favourite character? Do you know the name of the Simpsons' dog?

LEWIS HAMILTON

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Champion.
In one of the most dramatic finishes to a world championship ever, Lewis took the title by a single point after securing fifth position on the final corner of the final lap of the final race of the 2008 season. Lewis finished the year with 98 points, one point ahead of Ferrari's Felipe Massa, who won his home race at Interlagos last Sunday.

HALLOWEEN

Halloween is a holiday in many English speaking countries that is celebrated on the night of October 31st. Children wear costumes and they go to people's homes saying "Trick or treat?" to ask for candy and then people give it to them.
The word Halloween comes from Hallowe'en. This is a contraction of All Hallow's Eve. All Hallows Eve is the day before the Catholic All Saints holy day, that was once called All Hallows (All Hallowed Souls). Hallowed means holy.

Do you celebrate Halloween? How?

IRREGULAR VERBS

We are starting with the Past Simple and Present Perfect tenses, and it's a difficult task for you to learn the past and past participle forms of the irregular verbs. This exercise can help you to do so:

Irregular Verbs

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SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT

With this song, I want to start a series of entries in which I will show the films, books and songs that I like best. I only want you to give your opinion about them, if you have watched, read or heard them, and what did they seem to you... and any other thing you want to tell me!!



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"Smells Like Teen Spirit" was published by the American grunge band Nirvana in 1991. It belongs to their second album, "Nevermind". It is one of the most famous songs in the world, and the most representative of the grunge movement.

RAFA NADAL RECEIVES THE PRÍNCIPE DE ASTURIAS AWARD

"It's an incredible honour for me to receive the "Prícipe de Asturias Sport Award". I'm extremely grateful to the jury and everyone else who chose me as it's an achievement greater than usual, it makes me feel proud.
Not only does it represent great sport values but also, and most importantly, good human values. This award is one of the best things that could happen to me outside of the tennis court because it says to me I'm doing this right when it comes to human values."

HARRY POTTER

Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by the English author J.K. Rowling. The books tell the adventures of the teenage wizard Harry Potter, together with Ron Weasly and Hermoine Granger, his friends from the Hogwarts. The central story concerns Harry's struggle against the evil wizard Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry's parents.
The names of the seven books are: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Up to June 2008, the book series has sold more than 400 million copies and has been translated into 67 languages, and the last four books have consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history.

Have you read any of the Harry Potter books? Dis you like them?
How does the author call the non-magical people?