TALKING GROUP

What is so fascinating about stars? Avid fans want to know everything about their idols whether they are football stars, television stars, pop stars or film stars.

Luis has sent us fascinating links where we can  see photos of Sinatra behind the scenes. Was it his elegance, his voice, his looks that people loved? 

And to read, an interesting article about modern day Memphis, Tennessee, home to Elvis and B.B. King 

Share your opinion.

Join us on Wednesday at 18th Nov 18.30h or Friday 20th Nov at 19h in Sala 1.1 at the U.P.

YOU ARE ALL WELCOME!

First to visit

The public libraries of San Sebastián De Los Reyes have organized different events to take place in the month of November for adults and children interested in the English language.

They are  promoting the music and literature of the many English speaking countries and this the first year, they will begin with IRELAND home to writers Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Seamus Heaney, Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Beckett, William Trevor, Brian Friel, Frank O Connor, Anne Enright, Walter Macken, James Plunkett, Sean O' Casey,  Edna O' Brien, Colm Toibín  to name but a few.

Many of these writers' works are in the libraries translated into Spanish. There are good dvds and cds  for you to borrow too.

Not only that but you can pick up some leaflets and map of  the Emerald Island generously donated by the Irish Tourist Board.

Well worth a visit:)

T.V. room

U.P.
Sala 1.1.
18.30h
4 noviembre 2015
Two episodes of Modern Family.
See you there!

RAINY NOVEMBER

And a very good reason to go by the local libraries and browse through the books cds and dvds

'All About Ireland' is on the second floor in la Biblioteca Central de San Sebastián DeLos Reyes.

Pick up some tourist information about this emerald gem of an island.

TALKING GROUP

Wednesday 28th October 18.30h

COPYRIGHT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Did you know that this song had a copyright? Not any more.

The tune was composed by two Kentucky sisters in 1893.

Mildred and Patty Hill called their version Good Morning To All, which later evolved into the song that is popularly sung at birthday parties around the world.

Warner/Chappell had been collecting copyright fees since 1988 but a decision by Judge George H. King of United States District Court in Los Angeles,stating that their copyright is not valid, is a blow to the music publisher Warner/Chappell and its parent company, the Warner Music Group, which have controlled the song since 1988 and reportedly still collect some $2 million annually in licensing fees for it.

More on the topic of copyright at our discussion group.

Contact us at asedow@gmail.com for the links

THE BIG BAD WOLF

WEDNESDAY'S TALKING GROUP will be discussing fictional heroes in children's stories and whether or not they are good role models for kids.
What do you think?

Also did you know that the traditional fairy tales were originally for an adult audience too and some of the original tales are pretty morbid. Write to us at asedow@gmail.com and we will send you the links so that you can come prepared!

Join us on Wednesday 21st October 2015
Universidad Popular 
Sala 1.1.
Metro Baunatal

WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Tuesday 12th January
Biblioteca Central 
Salón de Actos
19.15h

Reading: Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' first chapters.

Come and read the thrilling first chapters of the story about Heathcliff and Catherine, 

The tale is told by the housekeeper, Nellie Dean to Lockwood, a gentleman from the south of England rents Thrushcross Grange in the Yorkshire moors.

This controversial first and only novel was published in 1847, 
Emily died the following year aged 3

PAPERBACK BOOK EXCHANGE

ASEDOW will celebrate its FIFTH PAPERBACK BOOK EXCHANGE from Wednesday 25th to  Saturday 28th November.

Come and swop your ENGLISH, FRENCH and GERMAN books and meet the members of this association

The Entrance Hall

Biblioteca Central

San Sebastián De Los Reyes

Metro Baunatal

Modern Family

Tomorrow 7th October instead of discussing a topic we will be relaxing and watching a bit of T.V. An episode of Modern family will be a way of seeing if you have enough English to understand this fun American series.

La Universidad Popular
Sala 1.1 18.30h

We will also TALK ABOUT

Asedow'S UPCOMING ACTIVITIES and will welcome new ideas.