ITip OF OCTOBER

Time does fly! October is about to come to an end and I haven't posted my ITip of the month yet!

As my students are coping with the writing task in unit 1, I thought it would be a good idea to give them some feedback on their writing skills. That is the main reason why I have chosen Grammarly as this month's tip.

Grammarly is an app that automatically detects potential grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice and style mistakes. Using artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Grammarly offers not only grammar and spelling checking but also suggestions about word choice, style and writing clarity. 

It offers three different versions of the app: 

Grammarly for Microsoft Office. You can install Grammarly as an add-in. No matter whether you have problems with dangling modifiers or wordiness, Grammarly will spot them all for you!

Grammarly for Windows 7+ or MacOS 10.8+ right on your desktop to access your documents or open a new project with one single click.

Grammarly for Chrome. You will write your best with Grammarly for Chrome. It will eliminate writing errors and find the perfect word for you to express what you want to say. Besides, by registering your account you will get a writing report each week! This will help you understand your mistakes with clear explanations so that you won't make them ever again. This free browser extension will allow you to write mistake-free in Gmail, Facebook or anywhere else you write on the web!

EXPLORING THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

On October 24 we are celebrating the day of school libraries. It will definitely be a great occasion for our students to go and explore the wide range of both learning and discovery opportunities our school library provides.

The school library team is also running a competition to commemorate the date. Visit the school blog and fill in their quiz to win instant prizes!

PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM

Don´t just stand there! Volunteer! Discover why some of the richest people in the world are not millionaires, but volunteers.  

As usual at this time of the year, the school library is opening up its volunteer programme. Would you like to join and support our school? We need you!! Take part in this rewarding experience and assist others in your community by volunteering now.

For more information about the programme at the library have a look at the school website.

By becoming a volunteer you are making a valuable contribution to school! The gift of your time is priceless!

OUR ENGLISH BOOK CLUB: THE GLOBEPLOTTERS

Are you keen on reading? Would you also like to improve your speaking skills? The GLOBETROTTERS book club invites you to join their first meeting for both advanced and intermediate level students:

Advanced level meeting: 21 october at 18.00 at the library.
Intermediate level meeting: 23 october at 17.00 at the library.

Enjoy a wide variety of books and relax in the perfect atmosphere! Click for more information on registration and further meetings! 

OUR LANGUAGE ASSISTANT

I am glad to inform you that our English Department has just been "re-appointed" our foreign language assistant for the school year 2019-2020. His name is Ross. He is from USA and he will presumably be involved with conversation classes. He has been living in Pontevedra for a year now and is looking forward to come and join our school community again. We are excited about meeting Ross so, let´s get ready to give him a warm welcome!!

Ross will be teaching my C1.2 students every week! I am sure that he will be more than glad to teach you!!