Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Unit 5. Let's plan a trip to England


Lesson 4. Misha is going to England
Как посмотреть сайт Британского посольства в Москве? Что нужно для получения визы?
http://ukinrussia.fco.gov.uk/en/our-office...assy-in-moscow/
- the website of the British embassy in Moscow
http://ukinrussia.fco.gov.uk/en/visas/
- information on getting a British visa in Russia

Lesson 6.
The Channel Tunnel, Eurostar train
Когда впервые захотели построить туннель под Ла-Маншем? Почему его не построили раньше? Как можно поехать на поезде Eurostar?
Information about the Channel Tunnel.
http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/...ound/tunnel.htm
- the history and background of the Channel Tunnel?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurostar
- encyclopaedia entry about the Eurostar train
http://www.seat61.com/London-Paris-train.htm
- information about travelling from London to Paris by Eurostar train: timetable, fares, what you see there, how to check in, carriage classes etc.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Merry X-mas

Celebrating Christmas


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Merry Christmas!

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