2014

ASEDOW tiene el uso de una sala en la Universidad Popular los miércoles y viernes.
Ahora mismo ofrecemos tres actividades.

Primero, una iniciativa muy bonita para que los padres de niños pequeños  puedan venir con sus hijos a escuchar un cuento leído en ingles, seguido de un video clip y manualidades.
Dura media hora.

Segundo,  una reunion para adultos donde se comenta  un tema de actualidad.
Dura hora y media

Tercero, tenemos una colección muy interesante de libros y dvds para prestar.

Pasad a ver.
Si te gusta, afiliate.
Ser socio cuesta 15€ al año.
Creamos un entorno y un ambiente para que disfrutes utilizando tus conocimientos.

ASEDOW has the use of a room in la Universidad Popular on Wednesdays and Fridays.
There we offer three activities right now.

The first is a lovely initiative for parents of young children to come along with their children and hear a story read in English followed by a video clip of a song and some art and craft work.

The second is a conversation group where people come together to discuss a current topic of interest.

Thirdly, we have a store of paperback books and dvds to lend out.

Come and see.
If you like it, join us.
Membership costs 15€ a year.

A nice atmosphere where you can use your English naturally.

Happy Wednesdays and Caterpillars

 Not everyone knows that heavy machinery used in road building are also called caterpillars.
Well, our story on Wednesday 29th January 2014 is about a caterpillar.

Xonia is going to read it to you and help you do some artwork.
17.45h Sala 1.1. La Universidad Popular.

Informal Talks ASEDOW

At ASEDOW we like you to have the latest news about healthcare.
Luis, who admits to being stressed, shared this with us for Wednesday's talks.

 http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/stresswhydowegetit.htm

Well, according to the new science of stress response, stress is not necessarily negative.

If you want to hear more watch this clip from the Ted conferences.
Don't forget you can read the transcript in English or in Spanish as you listen.
http://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend.html

If you want to know more he has sent two more links:

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/wellbeing/videos/index.shtmlvideoId=1205639074001&tab_id=213

p://video.about.com/stress/How-to-Use-Positive-Self-Talk-to-Reduce-Stress.htm

Wednesday 18.30h La U.P. San Sebastian de los Reyes Sala 1.1

Convocatoria para los socios de ASEDOW

Asamblea General Ordinario de ASEDOW
Día: 24 de enero 2014 18h

Lugar: La U.P. Sala 1. 1.

San Sebastián de los Reyes

Madrid 28701

 

 

Ordén del Día

Lectura y aprobación del acta de la asamblea anterior

Aprobación de las cuentas,
Calendario 2014
Proyecto año 2014
Ruegos y preguntas 
 
 
 

HAPPY WEDNESDAY / CANCELLED ACTIVITY 22nd JAN

Hello boys and girls,


Sorry but we have to cancel the children's activity but remember to come back
to  hear another good story on...

Happy Wednesday 29th January at 17.45h

Sala 1.1.

 La Universidad Popular, Sanse

CYCLING IN THE CITY

From Luis for tomorrow's informal talk:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22614569

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/2013/10/131017_6min_cycling.shtml

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE BIKE THROUGHOUT THE CITY?

DO YOU THINK THAT IT'S DANGEROUS?

IS THERE A SOLUTION FOR TRAFFIC JAMS?

NEXT WEDNESDAY YOU CAN TELL US  YOUR ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS IN THE ASEDOW ROOM.

 

Sala1.1

La Universidad Popular

Sanse

18.30h

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shared Readings - Lecturas compartidas en inglés

On Tuesday 14th at 19:15h you can join us at La Biblioteca Central en el Salón de Actos, San Sebastian de los Reyes (Metro Baunatal )where we will be read out loud a story by Roald Dahl.

This is followed by a chat  about the story and the participants in the reading have a lively exchange of opinions. The whole activity is in English.

COME ALONG TO PRACTISE ENGLISH WITH YOUR CHILDREN

(Ven a practicar inglés con tus hijos, sobrinos...)

To continue with this new adventure we will read the story:

(Para continuar con esta nueva aventura leeremos el cuento)

Danny the duck with no quack!

And sing altogether:

(y también cantaremos)

'FIVE LITTLE DUCKS WENT SWIMMING ONE DAY
OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY'

Wednesday 15th January at 17.45h Sala 19 La U.P. San Sebastian de los Reyes

Wednesday's topic for discussion

Here are two links to view before our next discussion.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25576400

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2014/01/140103_witn_obesity.shtml 

 

Is the change in our eating habits responsible for the increasing cases of obesity in today's society?

 

Wednesday 15th January 18.30h

2014 The Year of Hope

Hi again and happy new year to everyone!

HAPPY WEDNESDAYS will begin again on the 15th January.

This will give the children time to enjoy their Christmas presents.

¿Qué hacemos los Happy Wednesday?
Es una actividad para niños pequeños.
Los padres acompañan a sus hijos y escuchan un cuento leído en inglés y a una canción. Luego hacemos una actividad de manualidades. Dura como media hora, una vez a la semana.

Parents come with their children and listen to a story and a song in English. Then we do some art and craft Just once a week, for half an hour or so.

Los miércoles en La Universidad Popular  Sala 19 5.45 - 6.30 p.m.

If you are interested in this activity and want to become a member of ASEDOW contact us at

asedow@gmail.com

Talking point

http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/video/2013/oct/22/men-fashion-how-to-dress-for-a-date-video
The 21st century smart suit - see how a young man upgrades his wardrobe.
Here is a good  topic that Luis has suggested for Wednesday and it ties in with the January sales.

Join us at the Common Room Jan 8th in la Universidad Popular, San Sebastián de los Reyes 18.30h

More locally

This is what winter looks like in San Sebastián de los Reyes when we have snow...2005, 2009.

Photos courtesy of Audrey