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1. Conversation (Role plays)
2. Understanding of a text
3. Reading
4. Communications skills
5. Basic grammar
6. Vocabulary
7. Homework
Notices
Notice from 10.12.2010: Um die Aussprache zu üben und neue Wörter zu lernen empfehlen wir Ihnen den Translator .
Maria Windler & Guido von Arx wish you a successfully learning.
Notice from 23.12.2010: Unten sehen Sie den Songtext “Why is it so?” von Guido von Arx
Why Is It So?
Around Christmas,
There seem to be
Increased expectations,
Stronger hankerings
Deeper frustrations,
Heavier doubts,
And more sadness.
Can you tell me why?
Around Christmas,
Being alone is more painful
When there are no warm feelings to share,
No family to celebrate,
No friends to chat,
No lovers to love.
Can you tell me why?
Around Christmas
The longings of the heart,
The desires of the mind,
The questions of the intellect,
The passion of the senses,
The dreams of the soul –
Are all so much stronger.
* * *
I might have the answer,
I could know the reason –
The actual secret
Of this very special time:
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born,
Christ, the Saviour is born.
Lyrics (spoken text): Guido von Arx
Lyrics (Silent Night): Joseph Mohr (1792 – 1848)
Music: Franz Xaver Gruber (1787 – 1863)
Vocals: SengaPook; organ: Annina Suter
Recording and mix: Salvo Ingrassia
Further notice from 23.12.2010 from Guido:
dear english students, you are a serious and dedicated group of english students! so it is a pleasure on my side to assist you in learning english. as promised i send you the other three texts of the christmas songs which are on the cd rade purchased. as per your request, i will bring two more cds on january 14. meanwhile, i wish you all a blessed christmas time and a wonderful new year!! guido
Christmas Time
Is it mainly just business, A myth some believe in, A tradition to end the year, Or something no one really knows? Is it like any other season, As agnostics would claim. Or maybe just a big hype For those who live around here? Refrain: Yet no one can deny That it’s a special time. You may not understand From where the light has come, Giving hope to all… Is it because it’s so cold – Quite a strain for most… And nature seems lifeless – freezing, Covered with ice and snow. Some false expectations, A sentimentality, A good-bye for another year, Or something too deep to understand? Refrain: Bridge: And have you seen The shining light In the eyes of a child On Christmas day? Have you seen? Refrain (slightly changed): Yes, no one can deny That it’s a special time. You may not understand From where the light has come, Giving hope to all. A special time… Christmas time… Lyrics: Guido von Arx Music: Stephen Keeling Vocals: Senga Pook Recording and mix: Salvo Ingrassia - - -
Another Year
Another year will soon be passed I wonder how it went so fast. Hasn’t it only just begun With new hopes and some fun? Looking back, it scarcely seems true How quickly time has passed through. As a child it seemed so long – Life was slow, it hardly moved along. But now it’s just the other way – Time moves fast, not a moment will stay. It’s as flickering as a dew-drop – And nothing can bring it to a stop. Refrain Whatever the situation, whatever the strain – In pleasure or joy, in anxiety or in pain – Giving some love is always worthwhile, Some kindness, some care or just a smile. What have I done and what will I do? The past is over – the future is not due. But why do I yearn for what has passed? The best and the worst will never last… What is there really besides the now? Let us grab this moment somehow. Summer days have gone and the sun is rare – It’s a good time for my inner life to take care. A good moment to reflect and to think ahead: What should I do different or better instead? To change is not easy, we all know, Yet every progress is great, even if slow. Bridge: So there is no use lamenting for what is gone, No use worrying over what hasn’t begun. It is better to appreciate what is here. Take what you have and what is near. Refrain Lyrics: Guido von Arx Music: Annina Suter Vocals: Senga Pook Guitars: Jürg Peter Recording and mix: Salvo Ingra - - -
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Notice from 10.01.2011
Happy New Year. You are wellcome to see a special surprise for you: a car
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Viel Spass
Maria Windler