Vocabulary – Graphic Organizer

The English language is among the most voluminous of all languages, and this means that learning new words, expressions, idioms etc.will never run out of vocabulary words to learn and use. All forms of the written word—from fiction to journalism to essay writing to poetry—benefit from a strong vocabulary. To that end, the time spent […]

Exploring the United Kingdom

This is an overview for exploring the United Kingdom, a comprehensive unit of work about the geography of the UK. The first step was students to identify the countries and capitals of the UK and Ireland. In fact, students had to look for a blank map and identify the countries with their corresponding cities. All […]

BOOK REVIEW 

INTRODUCTION The students were given a selection of books from which they had to choose one based on their reading level and favourite genre.  The assignment consisted of reviewing and summarising the book while also giving free rein to their creativity by getting them to design a book jacket and a newspaper article where they […]

PROJECT: ARE YOU A SLAVE OF TECHNOLOGY?

Our phones keep us connected and help maintain relationships, but in some way, they drive a wedge between us, too. Phubbing, or snubbing someone in front of you in favour of your phone, has become a big problem. What is more, with the growing use of the mobile phone, more and more teens are zoning […]

Peace Day

This Project teaches students about both history and the importance of peace. Process: Step 1: PEACE BEGINS WITH YOU Students put their ideas on a PADLET This activity increases students’ awareness of skills needed to live peacefully in society. These skills include listening to each other, problem-solving, cooperating, decision making and communication. Step 2: PEACE […]

Research around the world

Maps are an effective tool to teach learners about the world and its culture. Cultures include language, food, behaviour, art, music, beliefs, traditions and so much more. This Project asked students to work both individually and in pairs. Throughout this project, students explored culture around the world. Process: Step 1: Hellos Students are asked to […]

At last back!

A very warm welcome to each and every one of you. Let´s start our new year at school with hopes and dreams. At last this day has arrived and I am sure you all have been eagrly waiting for this day. Cathing up with your mates and/or meeting your favourite teacher are just a couple […]

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

Last week (depende cuando se publique),  the groups of 1º and 2º of Vocational Training celebrated the festivity of Saint Patrick at Centro Alaun. During the activity, students had to take part in a workshop which was closely related to one of the most known icons of Saint Patrick and the Irish culture, the rainbow. Each […]

PEACE DAY PADLET

Although the International Peace Day in son the 21st of September. Here in Spain we celebrate it on the 30th of January. Due to the celebration of this day, we have watched Martin Luther King’s speech ‘I have a dream’, and we have look for quotes related to the Peace Day.

SECOND SEMESTER FESTIVITIES

We have prepared a calendar with the main festivities in England and the USA. The purpose of this project is to reinforce and improve the communicative and written competences of our students, through the knowledge and the celebration of these two English speaking countries festivities.