ARE YOU READY FOR CHRISTMAS?

Are you ready for Christmas? If you are in doubt about this, I've come up with a test that can help you determine if you are!! Read the questions below, award points and add up your score at the end. If you get more than 15, you are definitely looking forward to your Christmas holiday!!!

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS......!!!!

Hi everybody!!!

Christmas is coming.... so, do you already know what you want as a present? For Maria Carey it is crystal clear. She wants..... LOVE!!! and that´s what I would like to send you all as my Christmas present. Thanks a lot for following me and wish you a wonderful time at Christmas. Hope all your wishes come true!!!

COMUNICACIÓN ALUMNADO _ EOI

A EOI dispón de un novo servizo para a comunicación co alumnado do centro. O servizo é TokApp!!!

Para receberdes as comunicacións da EOI (profesorado que se ausenta do centro, actividades culturais,...), debedes descarregar gratuitamente a aplicación no voso teléfono móbil. Os vosos datos estarán protexidos e ninguén non autorizado vai ter acceso a eles. 

Podedes consultar toda a información, alén de acceder á ligazón de descarga da TokApp, na web da Escola. 

Por favor, non demoredes a descarga pois ese vai ser o medio preferencial de comunicación entre o centro e o alumnado a partir de agora!!! 

FANCY A WEEKEND AWAY.... IN ENGLISH!!

MATERLINGUA is organizing a new activity for our students!!! Fancy a weekend away practising English with native speakers? Click on the image if you are interested!!

THANKSGIVING DAY IS TOMORROW!!!

Thanksgiving Day from rafa

Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. It has been celebrated as Federal holiday every year since 1863. It´s one of the major holidays of the year, together with Christmas and New Year.

ORELLA PENDELLA

Don´t forget the cultural talk at the EOI  Pontevedra next Wednesday

 “Orella pendella, para xogar cos ditos infantís de sempre”

...by a workmate, Carlos Yus!! 

Here are some of the things you may find there: 

"Farase un percorrido polo riquísimo folclore infantil de tradición oral que temos na nosa terra, desde os ditos máis sinxelos e tenros para xogar cos bebés ata os entrambilicados trabalinguas para poñer a proba a destreza verbal dos máis vellos"

It´ll be a perfect time to discover a new Galician treasure, which we can still use in the XXI century, so don´t miss it!!.

CAFÉ CON LETRAS!!!

We have had a very good time in the library this week, haven't we?? ... and I think we have also learned a lot from our classmates. That´s why I would like to give you a selection of the books and films you have recommended: 

The little Prince, Forrest Gump, True Blood, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Locke, The Impossible...

Here is also a set of pictures of the relaxing moment we had.... Thanks a lot to all of you for hard work!!! I´m looking forward to it again next year!!

SOUNDS RIGHT

Sounds Right is the British Council first pronunciation chart for learners and teachers worldwide. This app is for your iPad and unfortunately it isn´t available for all smartphones yet. It is a very straightforward app but very helpful to learn English pronunciation. Besides, it´s been updated with iOS5 compatibility. You can read more about the app and read reviews on the itunes preview page.

COMING UP SOON!!

White or black?

Strong or decaff?

Make your choice and we´ll prepare it for you in the library next week!!

I would like to inform you that after exams next week is time to.... relax!!! On our last class next week we are going to the library to share our reading experiences in English, of course. So, don´t miss the opportunity to bring in your favourite book and talk about it. 

LEARN ENGLISH BY..... SINGING

Are you interested in joining an "English-singing" choir..... Click on the image below and have a look!!!!! 

ROTEIRO DE CASTELAO

As you all know, the EDLG at the EOI Pontevedra is organising very enjoyable activities for students. It is time now for a tour around the city to see the most important landmarks related Castelao. Meet us next 20 November at 17.30, join the group and discover a new Pontevedra. 

Don´t forget to register in "Consexería" for the activity!!

MATER LINGUA: SPEAKING CLUBS

There are still vacancies for the speaking clubs Mater Lingua is organizing at the school. I recommend you to join them if you have the time. It would be a great opportunity to practise with a native English speaker. In case you are interested, have a look at their blog. They are also preparing many other interesting activities for you to improve your English!!

A PORTUGUESE TOUR!!

The Portuguese Department at the EOI Pontevedra is organising a school trip for November 15. Here is the schedule:

9h00 saída da EOI de Pontevedra

9h00(pt) Chegada a Vila Nova da Cerveira- Café e pequeno-almoço

9h30(pt) encontro com representante do posto de turismo de Cerveira. Distribuição de informação e tarefas

11h00(pt) passeio pela feira de Cerveira com exercícios de língua

12h30 (pt) re-encontro para o almoço (almoço em restaurante)

14h30(pt) saída para Ponte de Lima

15h00(pt) visita aos Bombeiros Voluntários de Ponte de Lima 

16h30(pt) Encontro no ponto de turismo e visita a Ponte de Lima

19h30(pt) ida à Quinta do Santoinho até às 23h00(pt) (com chegada a Pontevedra à 01h00

Preço aprox: 40 euros/pessoa inclui: autocarro, almoço e bilhete para o Santoinho com jantar. Inscrição até 11 de novembro no Departamento de português ou no e-mail: tericarro@hotmail.com ou mjsolabravo@edu.xunta.es. O pagamento será efetuado no momento da inscrição.

Please, don´t miss this wonderful opportunity to visit an amazing country!!

HALLOWEEN IS COMING TO STAY!!

Halloween is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on October 31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It initiates the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead.
Typical festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, attending costume parties, decorating, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films.

Just in case you are interested in Halloween traditions and history, here is a video listening activity for extra-practice. Hope you find it both useful and enjoyable!!

EQUIPO DINAMIZACIÓN DA LINGUA GALEGA DA EOI DE PONTEVEDRA

I´m sure you all know that our "Equipo de Dinamización da Lingua Galega" at the school has just started a new blog, full of interesting news and enjoyable activities you can join. Do not hesitate to have a look at it here if you want to join them. I really recommend you to take part in their first competition!! Can you carve a pumpkin??

 

 

LEARNING THE PARTS OF THE BODY!!!

We had a great time in class last Monday revising the parts of the body in English... It was a very challenging competition with students trying to name different parts of the body using labels that they sticked on their mates... and here is the result!! Congrats to the winners!!

EQUIPO DE DINAMIZACIÓN LINGÜÍSTICA DA EOI PONTEVEDRA

The school library invites you to visit "A Fala" exhibition in Praza de España. Come and join us next Thursday at one o´clock!!

Click on the school library blog for more information on the visit.

WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!!

How to settle back into school!!!

Welcome to the new school year! I hope everyone had a very good summer break, and that your are all ready for a wonderful start to the new course. Are you ready to embark on the exciting journey that begins with the new school year?? There will be lots of opportunities for involvement and language learning!!!

This is a very exciting time of year for most our students – learning how to navigate the new class schedules, meeting new friends and the teacher, and reconnecting with the old ones will likely be the primary focus of interest for the first few days. As in any time of change and transition, this can also be a rather stressful period; these are a few things you can do to settle back into school.

1. Be prepared

It is important to get to know what is expected of you. Take full advantage of the information at school where possible. Read the notice boards, listen to your teacher, check the school website or your class blog and don´t forget to enter your classroom with a positive attitude and a smile.

2. Set up a good routine

Make sure you are ready for the effort learning a language requires. It is a good idea to start adjusting your schedules and try to set up a rhythm for the school week. Tired and grumpy students often get anxious and irritable because they don’t have enough time.

3. Stay Positive

It is important to stay positive about the new school year. Try to feel happy about going to school and learning a new language. 

If you have particular concerns about your new English course, please do not hesitate to either email me, or drop by the English department at school to have a chat.  

I am really excited about the upcoming school year and very busy working to enhance your English learning!!

BOOK LENDING SERVICE IN SUMMER

The school library is offering a special book lending service for next summer. You can keep on borrowing books from our library until 26 June and take them home for the summer holiday... So, there is no excuse to keep on enjoying reading English on the beach!!

For more information on timetables and conditions have a look at our website. 

PROBAS DE CLASIFICACIÓN NA EOI PONTEVEDRA

Xa está aberto o prazo de matrícula para as PROBAS DE CLASIFICACIÓN na EOI de Pontevedra. A proba é de carácter voluntario e permite ubicar ás persoas solicitantes no curso que lles corresponde da lingua que pretenden estudiar, segundo os coñecementos demostrados. Para poder presentarse é necesario matricularse antes do 30 de maio e os candidatos poden ler toda a información relativa a esta convocatoria aquí.

THEATRE PLAY: MARÍA CASTAÑA

 
The school invites you to enjoy a theatre play next 21 May at 19.00. Click on the image for more information.

SHOPPING MONOLOGUES

Here are some of the nice monologues my intermediate English students did in the lab!!! 

Hope you have enough time to listen to all of them to learn a lot not only from other people´s mistakes, but also from things that they do properly!!!

.... and please, don't be shy and send them to me, so that I can publish them and we can all listen to them!!

PHOTO COMPETITION AT OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY

Our school library is offering our students a new challenge. Have a look at our school library´s blog for more information on a new competition, using selfies!!

REVISION LESSONS FOR THE EXAM

Our English Department is definitely offering our Certificación Students some review classes that are taking place at school: 

Basic Level:  

Mondays and Wednesdays (Lab) 16:15 
Thursdays (Room 4) and Fridays (Room 8) 9.15 

Intermediate level: 

Mondays and Wednesdays (Lab) 17:45 
Thursdays (Room 4) and Fridays (Room 8) 12:00

Advanced level:

Mondays and Wednesdays 19:15 
Thursdays (Room 4) and Fridays (Room 8) 10:30

  

In these lessons, students will cover some general advice as to how to deal with stress during exams, general tips for the listening and speaking part of the exam and they will get some practice.

I recommend you to join the lessons if you have the chance!! Hope there are more soon!!! As I always say, "practice makes perfect"!!

PROBAS CERTIFICACIÓN 2014

Exam time is coming!!!! Xa está publicada na páxina web da EOI toda a información relativa ao calendario e desenvolvemento das probas de certificación de nivel básico e intermedio. Terán que realizar as probas todolos meus alumnos.....!! matriculados no segundo curso dos niveis básico e intermedio e os alumnos de That´s English que actualmente cursen os módulos 4 e 9.

• Consultade o calendario de xuño (convocatoria ordinaria) e setembro (convocatoria extraordinaria) para as probas escritas (comprensión escrita, comprensión oral, expresión escrita), único para todas as EOI de Galicia.

• O calendario para as probas de expresión oral será fixado pola Escola, podendo ter lugar antes ou despois das probas escritas. O calendario xeral definitivo das probas orais será publicado, alén de nos taboleiros da Escola, na mesma páxina web da EOI, na categoría do departamento correspondente.

Por último, é altamente recomendable que o alumnado candidato consulte a(s) guía(s) de Básico e Intermedio (inglés), segundo corresponda, e os modelos de exames de anos anteriores. Tamén lle recomendo consultar as outras recomendacións publicadas na páxina web da EOI de Pontevedra.

Good luck everybody....!! and as I know that both my basic and intermediate level students are really worried about these exams, I have just prepared a document with links to different language schools in Spain and mock exams to practise. Just copy the links on your navigation bar!! And don´t forget that "Practice makes perfect"

CULTURAL TALK AT THE EOI PONTEVEDRA

The English Department and Pearson invite you to a 

CULTURAL TALK ON IRELAND, THE EMERALD ISLE

9th April, 2014

18:00 - 19:00

 
This cultural talk will provide an introduction to Dublin and other places in Ireland. It will take a look at art, architecture, people and history of the country as well other interesting facts and legends.

Damien Sheehy

Damien Sheehy is a resident of Spain, having spent the last 13 years in Coruña where he has taught English for much of that time. Prior to coming to Spain he spent four years living and working in France and England. He now works for Pearson as an ELT Specialist.

 

AMOR, GARGALLADAS E OUTRAS LAMBETADAS

Don´t forget that at school you will soon have the opportunity to see a good film in original version... with lots of sweet surprises. And why not trying the other languages?? Click here for the the times and dates of the films and hope to see you all at the Assembly Hall.... again.... soon!!

V CERTAME DE MICRORRELATO EN GALEGO "EOI PONTEVEDRA"

Would you like to take part?? Have a look here and meet us next Wednesday at the Assembly Hall

ST PATRICK´S DAY

As you all may know, on March 17th we are all celebrating the life and work of the most famous Paddy in the world, St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is most known for driving the snakes from the island.... because it is true indeed that there are no snakes in Ireland!!

If you are interested in learning more interesting facts about St Patrick´s festivals and traditions, have a look at Celebrating St. Patrick´s Day. You may find it funny to have a sort of a celebration tomorrow!!

THE APPRENTICE

My 2 intermediate students are learning a lot of new staff related to work and jobs. For them, here is a review of The Apprentice, a TV show from the BBC about ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to demonstrate their business sense. There’s a £250,000 investment at stake and the chance to go into a partnership with Lord Sugar.

Over the course of 12 tough tasks, the 16 candidates will be whittled down until just one victor remains.The eventual winner of The Apprentice will be given the opportunity to be Lord Sugar's business partner and receive an investment to the value of £250,000.

Don´t miss your chance to view some of the Apprentice´s most amazing moments on its official website!! 

COMING UP SOON

For more information, visit our school library´s blog!!

HELP US IMPROVE THE SCHOOL

Hi everybody!!

Hope you have a few minutes to fill in this survey on our school. Your opinion counts!! It is the best way to keep our students satisfied!! Click on the link above and follow the instructions. It will make a difference!!

HAPPY SAINT VALENTINE´S DAY

Why do we celebrate Valentine´s Day on February 14th and where do the holiday customs come from? Watch the video below and find out the right answer!!

STOP!!! _ PAGAMENTO FRACCIONADO DA MATRÍCULA

I would like to remind you the following:

Todas aquelas persoas que fraccionasen o pagamento da matrícula deben pagar o segundo prazo á maior brevidade posible. Os impresos de pagamento recóllense na secretaría do centro (09.00-14.00hs) ou na conserxaría (08.30-09.30hs) e o xustificativo do pagamento débese entregar na secretaría antes de 28 de febreiro.

THAT´S ENGLISH_INFORMATION ON EXAMS

Here is some useful information... in Spanish!! for my That´s English students. Please, read it carefully before taking the exams in the next few weeks.

FECHA, LUGAR Y HORA DEL EXAMEN

El examen tendrá lugar en dos días diferentes, correspondientes a los días en que tenemos tutoría. Uno corresponderá a la parte escrita y otro a la parte oral. Consulta aquí la fecha, hora y lugar en que tendrá lugar cada prueba

Aún no tenemos aula asignada, pero previsiblemente el examen tendrá lugar el aula en el que normalmente tenemos la tutoría. De todos modos, el mismo día del examen podéis ir al aula de clase (allí habrá un cartel informativo).

Se ruega puntualidad porque los exámenes empiezan a la hora especificada en el documento anterior.

                             

PARTES DEL EXAMEN

El examen consta de cuatro partes: Reading, Listening, Writing y Speaking.

El primer día de la prueba realizaremos las tres primeras partes:

Reading: Para los alumnos de 2º de Intermedio, habrá una parte de “Use of English” (gramática, vocabulario y pronunciación) y otra parte de comprensión lectora (un texto y preguntas de opción múltiple para responder). Los alumnos de 2º de básico se examinarán sólo de la comprensión lectora.

Listening: Habrá dos ejercicios con preguntas de diferente tipo.

Writing: Los alumnos de 2º de intermedio harán un ejercicio de expresión escrita, mientras que los de 2º de básico realizarán dos textos breves.

El segundo día de la prueba realizaremos el examen oral, siempre y cuando se haya superado la parte escrita con un 5 en cada una de las partes anteriores.

Speaking: lo haremos en parejas, que vendrán determinadas por orden alfabético. Consta de dos partes: en una cada alumno habla de forma individual sobre un tema asignado (monólogo) y en la otra los alumnos discuten una situación (interacción).

EVALUACIÓN

Para aprobar el módulo hay que aprobar cada parte por separado. NO se hace media entre las diferentes partes. La nota máxima es un 10 en cada parte, por lo que la nota mínima para aprobar cada parte es 5 (habrá que tener 5 en Reading, 5 en Listening, 5 en Writing y 5 en Speaking como mínimo).

 

Si no se aprueba alguna de las partes en esta convocatoria, se tendrán que repetir TODAS las diferentes pruebas en la siguiente (que tendrá lugar en mayo).

Para más información, disponéis de la página web http://www.edu.xunta.es/centros/eoipontevedra/thats_english. Además, no dudéis en poneros en contacto conmigo vía correo electrónico si surge alguna duda. (pgomez@edu.xunta.es)

Good luck!! :)