SAINT PATRICK'S DAY, 17TH MARCH

ABOUT SAINT PATRICK

 

Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. 
St Patrick is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland. 


 
  
Why Saint Patrick's Day?
Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck.  St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide. 

Find more information about this festivity on:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick
 http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day

And watch this video

Video from:    http://www.youtube.com

How are you going to celebrate St. Patrick's day?

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

International Women's Day is marked on March 8th every year.
Celebrations range from general respect and appreciation towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements.
It is a day when women of all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day.

International Women's Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society.

Go to these websites for information about the idea of an International Women's Day.
http://www.internationalwomensday.com/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/international-womens-day

When did it start? Is this year's celebration special?
Do you think we still need to make people aware of the situation of women in the world?
Write your comments on this topic.

GRANTS FOR ENGLISH COURSES

Would you like to take an intensive immersion course in English?

• If you were born between January 1st 1993 and December 31st 1996,
• you have been granted a scholarship from the MEC,
• you passed every subject last year and your mark in English was 7,00 or higher,
• and this academic year (2021/13) you are studying:

          Bachillerato
          Enseñanzas profesionales de música y danza
          Grado medio de Formación Profesional
          Grado medio de artes plásticas y diseño
          Grado medio de enseñanzas deportivas
          Enseñanzas de idiomas de nivel intermedio o avanzado

You can apply for a scholarship now !!!

To know how to apply, go to:
                                               http://www.boe.es

and GOOD LUCK !

TIPPING

Do you know what a tip is?

A tip is a small amount of extra money that you give to somebody when you get a good service, for example, people usually leave a tip to the waiter who serves them in a restaurant. 

It is a way of thanking a person for his/her outstanding service. 

In many countries tipping is highly encouraged, especially when a person feels very satisfied. But tipping is not the same in every country and culture.

Can you guess how different tipping is in different countries?

And who the best tippers are? 

Go to these websites for information and then do the quiz below:

Tipping around the world
Top 10 restaurant tips left by celebrities

EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS

     In your opinion, what are the most important features of a good presentation? 

     Think about its parts, length, the use of technology and visual aids, the best moment for questions, etc..
Write a list and compare it with your classmate's.

     Now watch this video and check. It gives you some useful tips on how to improve your Presentation and Public Speaking skills and confidence.

 

Video from: http://www.youtube.com

After watching the video, answer the following questions:

• Why is it essential to focus on the audience?
• Why should presentations be simple?
• Is the appearance of the speaker important in a presentation?
• How can you engage the audience?
• In your opinion, what is the most important tip for public speaking?

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

Howard Gardner's work on multiple intelligences has had a profound impact on thinking and practice in education - especially in the United States. 

 

Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called 'personal intelligences'. Then he added Naturalistic intelligence.

• Linguistic intelligence
• Logical-mathematical intelligence 
• Musical intelligence  
• Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
• Spatial intelligence 
• Interpersonal intelligence
• Intrapersonal intelligence 
• Naturalistic intelligence