MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE! THANKS FOR FOLLOWING!

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR CHRISTMAS?

Ho ho ho! It's Christmas time!

Do you think you are ready for it? If you are unsure about this, I've come up with a test that can help you figure out 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 feast!!! Please, let us know about your answers on the comments below!

And if you are not ready for Christmas yet.... try our Christmas Kahoot and get in the mood!!

Seasons Greetings!!

A COFFEE AND A CHAT AT THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

As any teacher would tell you, the classroom isn't the only place where learning happens. Extending teaching far beyond the classroom walls offers a chance to engage and empower our students. That is why I keep looking for ways to harness their interests and passions with out-of-the-classroom activities.

Last week was time for "Café con Letras", a library-based activity carried out by our school library team. We went down to the library and had a great chat over a coffee and a snack. The main topic was "stereotypes" and what lies behind them. 

I would like to thank my students for their passion and motivation every time we do this activity. It has always proved to be fun, enjoyable and a complete success!

Arousing my students' interest and curiosity at the library tables has been a pleasure. That is why I keep going every year. In fact, I am already looking forward to our next "Café con Letras" experience!  

ITip OF DECEMBER: SPEEK

Here is a new ITip for ESL students to practice English at their own pace. Speek lets you record and share voice notes, memos and responses without an account. You just click on the microphone and start giving your two-minute speech. That is just how much the web allows you to speak. As soon as you are done, click on the microphone again and you will be able to save your clip as a link that you can share on social media afterwards. Simple and user-friendly!

Experience the sense of giving your voice a try in English and hear what it really sounds like! If looking for more voice recorders, check all my ITips of the month. Some others are also worth a try!

WINTER FESTIVAL 19

Christmas season is just round the corner. Come and join us to celebrate it! Next Thursday 19 December at 19.30. There'll be music, desserts and lots of fun!

A COFFEE AND A CHAT AT THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

Our library has opened its doors to our traditional "Café con Letras", which has become a classic speaking activity at school that both teachers and students love. I will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity that the school library team gives us every year to move my students forward and get them to talk over a coffee and a nice snack.

I would also like to thank both my school and my students alike for their passion and motivation when carrying out this activity. It will definitely be really rewarding to find the class going on with their discussions even once the lesson has already come to an end! This is what really makes teaching worth it! Arousing my students' interest and curiosity at the library tables will be a delight. That is why I keep going every year. In fact, I am already looking forward to next week's "Café con Letras" experience! How about you?

HERE COMES A CLASSIC: CHRISTMAS DESSERT COMPETITION

Got a killer dessert recipe? Looking for a delicious way to show off your skills? If your answer is.... yes!! why not registering for the Christmas Dessert Competition at school on 19 December before 18.30?  Bring us your best pastry, pie or pudding dessert. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a wonderful Christmas Basket assorted with all kinds of Christmas specials. Second and Third Prize Finalists will also receive a prize. For more details about the competition, review the Competition Rules.

Start cooking, baking and mixing now!! Get ready for our festival then. There´ll be food, music and much more!