Winter is setting in and the sky over Milan is taking on its winter appearance - grey and overcast. The fumes from the traffic were noticeable today too. We have not had any car free Sundays since Mayor Moratti took over the helm, which is a shame, although plenty of noise is being made about … [Read more...]
London
November 2, 2006 By Leave a Comment
A friend of mine rang me up from Sloane Square in London, where he is having a short break. The weather has been kind. His only real comment on the big city was that it is full of haves and have nots. The haves have lots and lots according to him, whereas the have nots seem to be hovering … [Read more...]
Cool today
November 2, 2006 By Leave a Comment
The weather is noticeably cooler than yesterday and there is a cold breeze whistling around Milan - winter is on its way. In compensation, the wind has blown away a good deal of the smog and the sky is a joy to behold. It is a wonderful intense blue, the kind of colour I have only really ever … [Read more...]
How Watching TV Can Develop Language skills
November 2, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Are there any types doing a PhD reading this blog? I doubt it, they would not find much of interest here, unless they are doing sociology perhaps.Anyway, as you may know, I teach English for a living and I am forever hammering on about the benefits of regularly watching English language TV to … [Read more...]
Lovely day and a holiday
November 1, 2006 By Leave a Comment
It's a beautiful sunny day here in Milan and this is made all the better by the fact that it is also a national holiday. Milan is unnaturally quiet for a Wednesday.Apparently the temperature will drop dramatically in the next few days as winter arrives in its usual sudden fashion. The balmy 20 … [Read more...]
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