Language

Have you thought what does auld lang syne mean?? Come on!! Try to guess - a clue, it is sung in New Year's Eve, when you say goodbye to somebody or when you leave somewhere-.

Now, here it comes the answer...................... In English, it means "old long since" which talks about long time ago. It comes from a poem written by Robert Burns and it takes part of folk songs in Scotland. They have turned this poem into a famous song. It is not only sung in Scotland, also in other English speakers countries.

Melody has recorded two of her students reciting a Scottish poem with its accuracy prounuciation. We post it below in order to show you how different English they speak.

Another thing that we want you to be aware of is that this Tuesday was Burn's Night. It is a tipical festivity celebrated in over Scotland. That day people use to eat HAGGIS, the tradional supper for the Scottish people. Of coure we ate haggis that night and also we danced the Scottish County Dance! It was very entertaining and we have such a good time!!! Below, you will see a video about this dance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09f7-_leb90&feature=related

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Melody and Raquel