Pepsi Max Footy Festival featuring River Torrens Zip Line to celebrate the AFL Gather Round in Adelaide. The four-day festival will be full of FREE activities and entertainment for all ages, with an exciting new attraction: a 150m long zip line where fans can race each other over The River Torrens. The Pepsi Max Footy Festival will run from Thursday 13 April to Sunday 16 April and will be held at Elder Park and Pinky Flat precincts, both within walking distance of Adelaide Oval. All nine matches of Gather Round… A Festival of Footy will be shown live on the…
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Another challenging year has come to an end. In this post I look back at my mostly home-bound life, both the highlights and lowlights I experienced over the past 12 months. The (mostly) lowlights The continuing pandemic To date, Japan has been more fortunate than many other parts of the world. The number of Covid cases has remained relatively low and much of life has carried on, though with widespread vaccinations, masking, and social distancing. My own family has stayed healthy and, in fact, with so much masking, I’ve managed to avoid the sinus infections that typically plague me two…
Issued on: 03/04/2023 – 23:12 In tonight’s edition: Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga suspends demonstrations against the ruling administration, saying he’s ready for talks with President William Ruto. Also, in a country where stigmas run high, one group of doctors in Ivory Coast is trying to change perceptions of autistic patients. And we unwrap the mystery of Egypt’s longest-serving pharaoh, Ramses II, as his sarcophagus makes a stop here in Paris on its world tour.
Home » Spanish Learning Tips » Beginner Spanish Tips » 11 Exciting Ways to Learn Spanish as a Family Learning Spanish as a family can create an educational environment and be a great bonding experience, as everyone attends classes, goes on immersion trips and enjoys a shared activity. And, it surrounds you with people you can practice with and motivates you to accomplish your goals. In this post, I’ll lay out the 11 best ways to learn Spanish as a family. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click…
Teddy Bears’ Picnic with the SA Police Band If you go down to the Garden today, you’re sure of a big surprise! These April school holidays, pack your picnic basket and your favourite teddy bear and join the fun at a good old fashioned Teddy Bears’ Picnic. The much-loved South Australian Police band will also be back in the Garden to entertain audiences. Their nine-piece brass ensemble ‘The School Beat Band’ will play a selection of well-known hits and movie themes which will have everyone from children to grandparents tapping their toes. Take along your own picnic, grab some lunch…
Recently, at The Bilingual Zoo forum, I responded to a parent’s concerns about their bilingual journey by offering the metaphor that I’ll share today. A blog post on this theme feels like a good way to begin a new year that will hopefully be very fruitful for your bilingual or multilingual aim with your kids. “Thinking things over” vs. “overthinking things” The wording between these two is nearly the same, but the mindset they represent is vastly different. In fact, this difference could well be the fork in the road between success and failure. “Thinking things over” means reflecting on…
Home » Spanish Learning Resources » 16 Easy Spanish Songs to Help You Learn Grammar and Vocabulary Yes, learning Spanish through songs and music is totally a thing. In fact, it’s a lot of fun to learn Spanish with music videos! Many songs have hidden Spanish lessons in their lyrics. Whether they’re pop, rap, alternative or even Disney songs, they’re a great way to remember even the trickiest of Spanish grammar rules. These easy Spanish songs will help you learn and remember grammar rules and vocabulary, all with a catchy tune. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a…
FREE April school holiday cupcake decorating masterclass for kids. Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your children during the April school holidays? Look no further than the FREE cupcake decorating masterclass at The Myer Centre in Adelaide’s Rundle Mall. This hands-on workshop will encourage your child’s creativity with their own cupcake decorating kit, making it extra-delicious for them to eat when they are finished. The workshop is recommended for ages 5+ and guardians must supervise their children at all times. Bookings are essential and limited spots are available – so get in quick! Dates: Monday 24 April 2023…
ValenciaFounded over 2,000 years ago, Valencia is a historic city set on Spain’s south-east coast. The city itself is a blend of old and new with Roman remains standing alongside modern masterpieces such as the vast planetarium, the Hemisfèric. Don’t miss La Lonja, the old silk exchange that has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.Away from the centre of the city you obviously have Valencia’s beautiful beaches. Stroll the promenade around the marina and indulge in water-sports, or head further afield to relax on the wide sandy strips just outside of the city. Head inland rather than out…
Issued on: 31/03/2023 – 22:28 In tonight’s edition: South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole after seeking early release from prison, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Also, a policeman has died in Kenya, becoming the latest victim of violent anti-government protests. Plus, sellers and small business owners are becoming increasingly frustrated in Niger, as a new system designed to collect more tax has adversely affected the informal sector.