OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY PROJECT: A VISUAL DICTIONARY ON IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

One of the projects our school library is carrying out this year is related to idiomatic expressions and how they may encapsulate key aspects of the culture of the target language our students are studying.

As you all know, according to the CEFR, C1 students are expected to be familiar with these idiomatic expressions as they allow the inquisitive language learner a deeper appreciation of the language. So, I found this project a great opportunity to let my students dive straight into the wonderful world of sayings.

The presentation below has been carefully designed to kick-start my next session on idioms and I hope it sets the mood for my students to be willing to make their own contribution to the project. Let's find out!

FANCY A BLIND DATE WITH A CLASSIC?

Love is in the air and our school library knows it. How about getting yourself a blind date with one of the vintage classics recommended on our social media? Follow us on our Twitter or Facebook accounts and indulge in a nostalgic reading experience with the hashtag #citaascegascunclasico. 

#ESCUELAS AMIGAS 20-21: A COLLABORATION PROJECT

Dear all,👋

It is already happening. My C1 students are about to embark on an exciting adventure contributing to a new project for #ESCUELAS AMIGAS.

I will show you the bits and pieces of the project on the blog. However, I am happy to inform you that we have just got in touch with @cristinakata, an English teacher at EOI Pamplona, and her C1 English students there. We have decided to work on remarkable women from our area to let students in Pamplona and Pontevedra discover some interesting facts about hidden female figures they should all know. 

I hope this project helps students at both schools improve their linguistic skills. It will definitely open their minds to new cultures and traditions: those that students from Pamplona are willing to share with us. I have promised my students the tasks will be as easy as pie😅 but they will definitely boost their speaking skills!🎤🎤

I am convinced that this fresh challenge will contribute to their motivation and interest in not only English but also Galician culture! 

I´ll keep you posted about how the project evolves!