SONG OF THE SEA: QUESTIONS

Hi there again,

as you all know, the film festival at school (FILMS AND ART) has already come to an end. Today we saw Song of the Sea. I hope you have enjoyed it!! It is time now to think about it and go on with the video listening activity we started in class. Here are the questions you got from the video where a young girl interviews the director and producer of the film. Watch the video again and try to give an answer to the questions in the comments section below. 

1. Why is storytelling so important?

2. How did you come up with the idea for the film?

3. Did making the film teach you anything about the stories and memories that you grew up with?

4. Can you describe the animation techniques in the film and why did you use them?

5. What´s your top tip for animation?

6. In what way are the locations in the film based on real places?

7. What makes a good story?

I hope you have a great English-learning weekend! See you all in class. I´ll be looking forward to your answers!

CLASS SURVEY: MOBILE PHONE USE

My CALC students have carried out a survey in class about their use of MOBILE PHONES.  It was aimed at detecting whether they overuse their mobiles or even if some of them can be regarded as addicts!!

After asking each other the survey questions, the conclusions brought together the points made by most students and were very clear: 

All students in class have a smartphone which is relatively new. Most of them are not even one year old and were bought even when the old one still worked!! which makes it clear what everyday life would like for my students if they couldn't use their mobiles for a week. I think most of them would't survive!! They don't even go out and leave their phones at home... intentionally!! Most of my students use their mobiles for social networks or apps and check their phones as much as they can, even if they don't ring or vibrate!!

These results are a major sign of the mobile phone dependence that my students have and should serve them as a warning of the harm phones can cause in their lives.

So, next time you go out, why don´t you leave your mobile behind?

FILM FESTIVAL AT SCHOOL: SONG OF THE SEA

The film festival at school is exclusively dedicated to English next week. SONG OF THE SEA will be screened in its original version with subtitles. The length of the film is 1h30m and it will be on next...

Monday 24 April at 20.00 

Friday 28 April at 10.30. 

Song of the Sea is an Irish film based on a traditional Celtic myth. Saoirse is a special little girl with magical powers that turn her into a seal-like creature called a Selkie. Disappearing into the sea one night, she is found by her grandmother who eventually decides she and her brother Ben would be safer living in the city. Looking forward to going back home, both children set out on an odd journey.

Let´s warm up a little by watching an interview with the film director. I hope it makes you come to school and watch it with us!!

After watching the film next week, I would like you to share your opinion with us. Open the comment section below and write your own ideas about the film. You could include a summary of the story, mention other films that it is similar to or describe what you particularly liked or disliked about it. 

Use the "Reacciones" section below to give us your rating about the film!! 

ITip of April: HowToPronounce.com

Hi everybody,

spring is already here and it has brought us a new ITip: HowToPronounce.com. This website will allow students to practise their pronunciation in just one click. Type the word you want to listen, choose the language and click on the Pronounce button. You can hear the word as many times as you like:

The website will also allow you to record your own voice pronouncing the word, so I do think it is worth a try!

I hope you find it useful. Enjoy!!

FILM FESTIVAL AT SCHOOL: FILMS WITH ART

The third annual film festival at the EOI Pontevedra will be held April 5 - 26 in the Assembly Hall. The visitors to the festival will be able to enjoy wonderful films based on art this year. So, do not hesitate to visit our school and see the films!! Sharing your opinion after the screening will be awarded!! 

You can find everything about the festival films, events and information on our shcool library´s blog. 

So, if you want to be sure you enjoy every single bit of it, then I advise you save a date for the Third Annual Film Festival at the EOI Pontevedra!!

Have a look at the events scheduled on our school facebook or the presentation below to check on times and dates of the different films. Have fun!