P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:26.39 R-Tel's ENGLISH LEARNING SECTION follows in a moment £££ Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:37.41 IDIOM of the DAY: TO GO OUT OF ONE'S WAY To try very hard to do something. Example Mary went out of her way to look beautiful for her date with Bob. She went to the hairdresser's, bought a new dress and had her nails painted. Unfortunately, Bob forgot to turn up and all Mary's efforts were in vain. More from ANGLOFONE in a moment... Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:21.29 ENGLISH ANAGRAMS Unravel these mixed-up words to find the names of different vegetables: (1) TOPOTA POTATO (2) NONIO ONION (3) TARCOR CARROT (4) TOOTBEER BEETROOT Press the "?" button for the answers More from ANGLOFONE in a moment... Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:37.50 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Yes, the merriest festival of the year is nearly upon us! Christmas (celebrated by most English- speakers on December 25th) is the most widely-celebrated and popular festival. Every day up to Christmas Day here in ANGLOFONE, you can get an insight into how Christmas is celebrated in English- speaking countries. So stay tuned to ANGLOFONE and have a very Merry Christmas! ave a very >>>>>>>> Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:31.15 W SING A SONG OF CHRISTMAS! One of the nicest things about Christmas are the Christmas songs, or Christmas carols. In the weeks before Christmas, these songs can be heard on TV and radio, in shopping arcades, schools and all around town. And, sometimes, carol singers will go carol singing from house to house, knocking on doors and singing selections of Christmas songs. Silent Night, Holy Night... Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:32.44 W SING A SONG OF CHRISTMAS! * * Silent Night * Silent night, holy night, * All is calm, all is bright, * * Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, * Sleep in heavenly peace. * * More Christmas songs >>>> Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:41.27 SING A SONG OF CHRISTMAS! Hark the Herald Angels Sing * Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Glory to the new-born King. Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild, God and Sinners Reconciled. Joyful all Ye nations Rise, Join the Triumph of the Skies, With Angelic Host Proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Glory to the new-born King. * * For the tune to this song, call: (095) 250-0452 or 250-0576 Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:22.28 W THE ANGLOFONE ADVENT CALENDAR One of the best Christmas traditions is that of the advent calendar. Beginning on December 1, about three weeks before Christmas Day, children start opening doors on a special 'Christmassy' calendar. Behind each door is a picture - and sometimes a chocolate! The last door is opened on December 24. ANGLOFONE has its own advent calendar Press the ? button each day to reveal the name of the object in the door... Advent calendar follows shortly... Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:26.12 W Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index
P354 RTR R-TEL 354 21/12/93 15:22.11 * * * * * * W * ----- ---- Rudolph Blitzen Santa! Editor Feedback Hotchpotch R-Tel Index