Somewhere, Over the Rainbow

Somewhere, Over the Rainbow

In 1939, the world greeted a magical film. Starring Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz transported audiences to a magical land. The visuals and the music were awe inspiring. Perhaps the most memorable song was "Somewhere, Over the Rainbow" from the very beginning of the film. --------------------------- Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high There's a land that I heard of, once in a lullaby Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true Someday I'll wish upon a star and Wake up…Czytaj dalej …
Travel Through Music

Travel Through Music

  It is always fun to travel. The opportunity to meet new cultures, and experience different customs is always a good way not only to learn new things, but also to rediscover the things we already know. Today we will go on a musical journey through some of the remotest regions of the world and see (or rather “hear”) the musical traditions of various cultures. Inuit Throat Singing Inuits are an indigenous peoples inhabiting some of the coldest places on Earth: the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and the US. The gender roles…Czytaj dalej …
Grammar is Important

Grammar is Important

Have you ever wondered about what is the most important element when learning a language? Well, vocabulary is important, because without words, we cannot express ourselves. But so is comprehension, meaning you can understand things that you hear and read. But perhaps the most important (and the least heeded) is GRAMMAR. The advent of SMSs and internet writing (Twitter, Facebook and others) have reduced many people's ability to write grammatically. This notion has grabbed the attention of noted singer Weird Al Yankovic who released a song about why grammar is so important. What do…Czytaj dalej …