Trotz Virus:
Gemeinsam durch die
dunkle Jahreszeit
Surviving the dark
winter months together
despite the virus
Online Musik, Quiz und kreative Kurse
Januar – März 2021
Online music, quizzes and creativity classes
January – March 2021
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¡ Die dunkle Jahreszeit kann
aufs Gemüt schlagen. Dieses
Jahr wird es besonders hart.
Der Impfstoff ist schon
bestellt, aber es kann Monate
dauern, bis wir uns wieder frei
bewegen.
¡ Sie können aber sofort für
Aufmunterung sorgen. Sie
können virtuell unter
Menschen gehen und sich
austauschen. Sie können etwas
lernen, zum Beispiel über
Kunst oder Musik. Sie können
endlich Ihre Geschichte
aufschrieben oder Zeichnen
lernen und Sie können singen.
¡ Blättern Sie weiter und
entdecken Sie meine
Lockdown-Angebote Januar
bis März. Sie sind ein
bescheidener aber vom Herzen
kommender Beitrag zum
zusammen Durchhalten.
¡ The dark winter months can be
challenging. This year will be
particularly hard for many of us.
The vaccine is on its way, but it will
still be weeks or months before we
can safely venture outside.
¡ But you can do something to cheer
yourself up right now. You can
meet people and exchange ideas
and stories online. You can relax,
and you can learn stuff, for
instance about art or classical
music. Or what about finally
writing down the story of your life
or learning to draw? And you can
sing.
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¡ Here are my lockdown offerings
for January to March. They are a
modest but heartfelt contribution
to getting through this together.
Jean Lennox
January 2021
Online Quiz – German
and English
¡ Allgemeinwissen, Sport,
Geschichte, Erdkunde,
Zeitgeschehen, Kunst, Musik,
Wissenschaft….
Quiz auf Deutsch
Immer sonntags
31. Januar 19.30 h
21. Februar 19.30 h
21. März 19.30 h
Quiz auf Englisch
Immer freitags
5. Februar 19.30 h
5. März 19.30 h
¡ Teilnahme ist kostenlos,
über eine finanzielle
Unterstützung freuen wir uns.
Information und Anmeldung:
lennjean@gmail.com
¡ General knowledge, sport,
history, geography, current
affairs, art, music, science….
German-language Quiz
On Sundays
31 st January 7:30 pm
21 st February 7:30 pm
21 st March 7:30 pm
English-language Quiz
On Fridays
5 th February 7:30 pm
5 th March 7:30 pm
¡ There is no fee but you are
invited to make a small
contribution.
Email lennjean@gmail.com to
register or for more details.
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Your Quizmasters
Jean Lennox und John Krause
Socially distanced Valentine’s Day
Singalong / Mitsingkonzert am
Valentinstag 2021 with / mit
Lennox & Matthew
14 February 6:30 pm / 14. Februar 18:30 h
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¡ Ob verliebt, verlobt, single oder
(un)glücklich verheiratet - Lennox &
Matthew sind am Valentinstag wieder
für Sie online. Mitbringen werden wir
die schönsten glücklichen und
traurigen Liebesliedern aus den 1950er
Jahren bis heute.
¡ Wir stellen Ihnen alle Texte zur
Verfügung, so dass Sie (wenn sie
wollen) mit uns mitsingen können,
alles ganz bequem von zu Hause aus.
¡ Stellen Sie den Sekt kalt, zünden Sie
ein Paar Kerzen an und stellen Sie
sicher, dass Sie genügend
Tempotaschentücher im Haus haben.
Dann sind Sie bestens gerüstet für
diesen Valentinstag zu Hause.
¡ Are you glad to be single? Are you happily
(or unhappily) married? Are you searching
for “the one”? Whatever the state of your
love life, Lennox & Matthew will be back
online on Valentine’s Day to sing for and
with you. We’ve got some of the best happy
and sad love songs from the 1950s to the
present day.
¡ We'll provide you with all the lyrics so you
can sing along with us if you want, all from
the comfort of your own home.
¡ Prepare to crack open a bottle, light some
candles and have some Kleenex handy for
this very special Valentine’s Day at Home.
Lennox & Matthew, standing close
together Brühl, Open Air Sommerkino 2019
Lennox & Matthew socially
distanced but still there for you
Creativity
Classes
In English
For native speakers and advanced language
learners
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Kreativ durch den Lockdown
Isaac Newton soll seine Theorie der
Schwerkraft formuliert haben, und Shakespeare
schrieb King Lear, als sie während der Pest in
Quarantäne war. Ich kann nicht versprechen,
dass diese Online-Kurse Sie zu einem Genie
machen werden, aber sie werden Ihnen helfen,
im Lockdown Ihre Kreativität zu entwickeln
und widerstandsfähiger zu werden, was auch
immer 2021 bringen mag.
Die Kurse sind offen für alle, die Englisch als
Erst- oder Zweitsprache sprechen und
entdecken wollen, wie kreativ sie sind.
Ich habe die Gebühren so niedrig wie möglich
gehalten, zwischen 13 und 15 Euro pro Woche,
und Sie entscheiden, wie viel Sie zahlen wollen
oder können. Details finden Sie auf Seite
14. Rufen Sie mich an, wenn Sie überhaupt
Fragen zu den Kursen und Konditionen oder zu
mir haben. Meine Telefonnummer lautet 0160
93164867.
Besuchen Sie meine Website,
www.jeanlennox.com, um mehr über mich
und meine Kreativität zu erfahren.
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only 2 spaces available
Course no. 1 The soundtrack
of our lives – talking about
our favourite songs
Does a melody ever bring a tear to your eyes? Do
songs sometimes give you the chills? Have you ever
felt lifted up by a piece of music when you were
down? The answer to these questions is probably yes.
Music can bring about emotional and even physical
responses in all of us. It can relax us. It can take us
back in time. It can impact us in more ways than we
are aware of.
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In this class we’ll examine music that has formed the
soundtrack to our lives. We’ll listen to our favourite
songs, talk about the lyrics and maybe even sing
along, all from the comfort of our own homes. You’ll
get to know new artists and songs and gain a deeper
understanding of the ones you already enjoy
listening to.
6 x Tuesday 17:00 – 18:30 h
12 January – 16 February 2021
5 – 8 persons
This class is full. It will be
repeated soon
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Course no. 2 What is art
and how do I talk about it?
You know when you’re walking around an art
gallery and you’re not sure what to say about an
exhibit? You can, of course, simply say “I like that”
or “What a load of nonsense”. But why stop there?
In this 6-week class, we’ll take a close look at various works
of European and American art from the 15th to the 21st
century. You’ll learn how to talk about colour, structure,
composition and also say why you like or don’t like a
particular work.
You’ll get plenty of practice using these expressions as we
take virtual tours through some of the world’s great art
galleries. Join me as we as look at saints, sharks and
sunsets and make our way from the golden age to the
golden toilet.
6 x Tuesday 18:45 – 20:15 h
12 January – 16 February 2021
5 – 8 persons
AUSGEBUCHT
Course no. 3 Coffee Morning
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You’ve heard about afternoon tea, but there’s also
something called a Coffee Morning. This is a social event
where people get together to chat, drink coffee and eat cake.
You’ll have to bring your own coffee and cake, but I will
provide you with plenty of material for our chat.
We’ll start with some small talk. You’ll practice keeping a
conversation going, showing interest, and (just as
important) ending a chat.
After the small talk we’ll go a bit deeper and talk about social
and moral issues, food and drink, films and entertainment,
our so-called “world leaders”, or whatever else takes our
fancy.
At the end of each session I’ll go through any language issues
that need attention – grammar, vocabulary, style,
pronunciation and so on. So as well as having a good chat
about the world in general and meeting interesting people,
you’ll also bring your conversational skills up to the next
level. I’m looking forward to meeting you.
6 x Wednesday 10:30 – 12:00 h
13 January – 17 February 2021
5 – 7 persons
Course no. 4 Bach to
Beethoven and beyond –
Understanding classical music
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Someone once said that music is what feelings sound like.
How true! Music can make us joyful or sad; it can give us
goose bumps or bore us to death; it can make us thoughtful or
feel as if we don’t have a care in the world.
In this course we’ll listen to and talk about our favourite pieces
of classical music and try to understand the mystery and
beauty behind some of the most famous works of Western
culture. This will include a look at how classical music
developed from Bach to Beethoven and beyond.
Theory will be kept to a minimum. Instead, the main focus will
be on listening and sharing ideas. By the end of this short
course you will have gained a lot of knowledge and be able to
express yourself more beautifully when you talk about
classical music. We will also have done something for our
wellbeing and prepared ourselves for the weeks and months
ahead, whatever they may bring! Sign up now and join me
from the comfort of your own home for this new and unique
online music appreciation class.
6 x Wednesday 17:15 – 18:45 h
13 January – 17 February 2021
5 – 8 persons
Course no. 5 Your Story – an
introduction to Creative Writing
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Do you have an interesting or important story you’d like to
share with others? Did something really funny, strange or
exciting once happen to you? Or maybe you want your life
story to be passed on to later generations? If you can
answer yes to any of these questions, then this is the course
for you.
In this class you’ll learn how to write well and creatively
using your own life as a basis. We’ll try out different
techniques, and do fun exercises to get our creativity
flowing. We’ll also look at some British and American
autobiographies and talk about why they are so good.
You don’t need any creative writing experience in this
class, and it doesn’t matter if your English isn’t perfect.
What you will need are two to three hours a week outside
of class to read or write yourself, and you’ll need to be
willing to share at least some of your work with others. So
come along and start expressing yourself.
6 x Friday 10:30 – 12:00 h
22 January – 26 February 2021
5 – 8 persons
Course no. 6 Learn how to draw
step by step
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Learning to draw is easier than you think. You just need
some basic supplies (paper and pencils), time and patience
plus a few good exercises. This six-week compact course
will get you started. Step by step and with clear guidance,
you will develop an eye for shape, depth and proportion
and you’ll soon see results.
By the way, drawing isn’t just fun, it’s also a great way to
reduce stress and it can help to increase your emotional
intelligence. So get started now.
6 x Friday 13:00 – 14:30 h
22 January – 26 February 2021
5 – 8 persons
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Who are these courses for?
Anyone who wants to discover or develop their creativity in a relaxed
atmosphere.
What do I need?
You’ll need to be fluent in English, have Zoom and a stable internet
connection. If you’ve not used Zoom before, we can test it
together before you register so you’ll know everything is working.
How do I register?
Send an email to lennjean@gmail.com and tell me which course
you want to join. I’ll let you know if there’s a free place. You transfer
the fee using PayPal: (www.paypal.me/jeanlennox) or bank transfer:
Account name: Jean Lennox
IBAN: DE62 3701 0050 0357 1045 03
BIC: PBNKDEFF
What do courses cost?
There are three price categories. You decide yourself which one
best suits your financial situation:
€78 (this works out at €13 per week),
€84 (€14 per week), or
€90 (€15 per week)
(Prices include 19% VAT)
What if I need to cancel?
You may cancel up to 14 days before the course begins and I
will refund your fee, minus 10% handling costs. Or someone
else can take your place at no additional cost.
Questions? Call me on 0160 93164867 or write to me at
lennjean@gmail.com.
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64715436/katalog-november-2020
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Am Gäßchen 44
53177 Bonn
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www.jeanlennox.com
Tel.: 0160 93164867
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Bank: Postbank Köln
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Kommentare / Comments
§ Quiz
I usually hate quizzes. I was
only there because my wife
persuaded me. But I enjoyed
myself tremendously. Thank
you for a lovely evening. (Nigel
B., Lancashire, UK)
The quiz was absolutely
brilliant! Thanks a million for
organising and well done on a
fantastic job! Already looking
forward to the next one. (S.O.,
Köln)
Sehr gut organisiert und sehr
unterhaltsam. Bitte mehr
davon. (Stephan B., Bonn)
¡ Singalong / Mitsingkonzert
Thank you, Jean and Matthew.
That was amazing! (Marlies L..
Bonn)
Das war klasse, vielen Dank!!!!
(Silke Kirch, Frankfurt)
That was absolutely wholesome.
(Maria K., Cardiff, UK)
Danke für diese wunderbare Stunde.
Es hat sooo viel Spaß gemacht,
endlich wieder zu singen!!! Wir
waren richtig beschwingt und gut
gelaunt danach! (Ursel Schneider,
Bonn)
It was sooooo great.” (Lis, Bonn)
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