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Once upon a time, I was teaching at Chagall High School

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What the English can read about us

What the English can read about us

An article published last month contains many eulogistic remarks about Reims. If you sometimes regret not living in the south or in Paris most people consider the places to be, well, read this post by Paul Wade and you'll find out why foreigners like...

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There's always something happening in Chagall High School

There's always something happening in Chagall High School

This poster was designed by: Solene Donato, 1 STD2A Last Tuesday I took my 2°2 students to attend a festival that took place in our high school. We had been invited, like the rest of the students and adults, by the 1ères TSTD2A. Here is what they wrote...

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A good holiday is one spent among people...

A good holiday is one spent among people...

...whose notions of time are vaguer than yours. John B. Priestly Now that the sun has remembered it was summer soon, we start thinking about holidays. If you want to know more about school holidays in England and other English-speaking countries, here...

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LAST MINUTE ADVICE

LAST MINUTE ADVICE

Almost last-minute ! At the end of next week our Terminales students will attend their last lesson at Chagall High School. And not that long after they will take their English test for the baccalauréat. To reassure those who think they haven't done enough...

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THE GREAT GATSBY

THE GREAT GATSBY

The Great Gatsby is on in Reims at the Opera. Not everybody agrees it's a good film. Personally I loved the book, and didn't dislike the film made after it in 1974, but it was a long time ago and I may be more critical today. So before seeing this new...

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A singer that has inspired many !

A singer that has inspired many !

Charles Trenet would have been a 100 years old today. You may be too young to remember him. England and the USA used to know him though. Here's a link to know what people say about him there: http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/french-music-charles-trenet-2/...

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

During my trip to Scotland I realized that many of the students were really keen on taking photos and had very sophisticated cameras. So maybe, if you happen to have travelled abroad this year, you could enter the National Geographic Photo Contest. Here...

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SORRY FOR NOT KEEPING MY PROMISE

SORRY FOR NOT KEEPING MY PROMISE

Unfortunately I couldn't publish any news about our trip to Scotland. Indeed my hostess did not have a wifi connection. Here are a few photos to give you an impression of what we visited and what we did up there. Enjoy the magnificent landscapes and the...

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Getting restless ?

Getting restless ?

If you are going to Scotland next week, there are a few things you shouldn't forget: A warm pullover or a fleece jacket. A raincoat or/and an umbrella. Your gloves, that you had already put away into the attic's cupboard. Good walking shoes, as the program...

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I WILL SOON BE IN SCOTLAND

Next Monday I'm heading for Scotland with the "2nde Internationale" class ! I will try to publish some photos and impressions of the visits there, of our encounters and discoveries. Don't hesitate to write messages in the comments ! To help you wait for...

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