You might have heard the words `Fall` and `Autumn` before, but what`s the difference?
They both refer to the same thing! Fall and Autumn are both words used to describe the season which occurs from September to November.
Fall is the word used in America.
Autumn is the word used in the United Kingdom.
Both are correct so don`t be afraid to use them!
Yesterday (August 28th) was the summer bank holiday in the UK.
A bank holiday is the same as a public holiday in Japan.
In the UK, public holidays are called "bank holidays" because originally they were days when the banks would close.
The August bank holiday takes place on the last Monday of August and marks the end of the summer vacation. Most people return to work at the end of August and schools begin again from September.
In London, the Notting Hill Carnival is held to celebrate the August Bank holiday. This carnival is a street festival best known for it`s costumes, dancing and music performed by steel drum bands.
In Japan, there are many festivals and ways to celebrate the summer. Did you do anything fun this summer vacation? Be sure to tell us all about it when you visit Amity! We would love to hear about it!
Tooth Fairy Day in August!
National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22nd celebrates the excitement and wonder of kids losing their teeth!
Others celebrate this on the 28th of February and others, well, celebrate it in both dates. These holidays are widely supported by dentists worldwide as it promotes dental health for everyone, especially in children.
Many countries around the world have certain traditions that revolve around the idea of a tooth fairy. The tradition goes that a child who loses a baby tooth can leave it under his or her pillow that night and a fairy will come to collect the tooth in exchange for a coin or a treat.
Here are some activities you might like to do on this day!
- Watch a movie or read a book about Tooth Fairy tales
- Prepare for a Tooth Fairy visit
- Do dental activities like brushing and flossing
- Visit your dentist
Tomorrow Amity opens again after being closed for Obon vacation. We`re excited to see you all again!
Let`s learn how to talk about Obon in English!
- What is Obon?
Obon is a summer event where people welcome the spirits of their ancestors home. It is sometimes called Bon Festival in English.
- How do you celebrate Obon?
Many people hang lanterns outside their houses to guide spirits.
Obon dances are performed.
Food offerings are made at house altars.
The graves of relatives are visited.
People attend festivals
- Obon vocabulary
Spirit
Ancestor
Relative
Lantern
Altar
Grave
Did you do anything interesting during Obon?
Please tell us all about how you celebrate!
８月１８日よりお休み明けレッスンスタートです！
８月１８日からのレッスンでは・・・
年中～小学校高学年会話クラスでコピーチャットと絵本を使いますので、
お忘れのないようお持ちください！
夏休み、充実できていますか？
夏休みもあっという間で、残り約２週間になってしまいました( ﾉД`)
あと少しで終わってしまいますが、悔いのないように、充実した日々を送ってくださいね♪
August's Supermoons and Rare Blue Moon
August 2023 is such an exciting month for all our stargazers and spotters out there.
One, because there are two full moons this month.
We usually have one full moon a month so this month, it is different or special so to speak.
The first full moon happened on the 1st of August and the next one coming up is on the 30th.
People fondly call this occurrence 'A Rare Blue Moon'. And Yes, we got the expression 'once in a blue moon' from this heavenly event making it's meaning as, rarely or does not happen too often.
The next 'rare blue moon' will be on May 2026 that is three years from now.
So, try to spot this rare blue moon on the 30th but remember, according to NASA, a blue moon is not blue in color at all.
Two, because both full moons in August are 'Supermoons'.
Supermoon occurs when the Moon is full and it's orbit is closest to Earth making it larger and brighter than an average moon. August's full moons are second and third supermoons of four consecutive supermoons.
The last supermoon will be on the 28th of September and is dubbed as 'Harvest Moon'.
If you miss this 30th's Blue Supermoon, you will have to wait nine years for your next chance!
Famous Birthdays - August 13
Did you know August 13 is the birthday of Koji Kondo?
Koji Kondo is a Japanese music composer who works for Nintendo.
A composer is someone who makes music.
Koji Kondo has contributed to the music for lots of famous games such as Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda!
Video games are a lot of fun, but they`re also a great way to learn languages! If you`re up for the challenge, you should try playing some of your favorite video games in English!
What video games do you like to play? Let`s talk about them!
お盆休みの間にぜひ、動画での予習・復習や
ドリルをすすめましょう！
また、次お会いした時に皆様から楽しい思い出話を聞けるのを楽しみにしています。
それでは良い夏休みをお過ごしください！
Hello!
みんな、夏休みの宿題は進んでいますか？
台風が心配でなかなか外出できないかもしれないですが、こういうときこそ、お家で勉強Dayにしてみましょう♪
夏休みの間にたくさん英語を身につけて、またアミティーに来た時に先生たちに教えてね！
楽しみにしています！
