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Monday 28 February 2011
Sunday 27 February 2011
Ready for the Oscars?
Tonight is the night! The biggest night in Hollywood!Have you got your Oscar Ballot ready?
Ballot - A sheet of paper or a card used to cast or register a vote, especially a secret one.
Who will take home an Oscar this year? Visit the New York Times, cast your votes and compete with your Facebook friends!
And if you wish to follow the show live and get to to know all the gossip and other Hollywood curiosities, visit oscar.go.com
Friday 25 February 2011
Elementary School is Oscars-Bound
Carpetbagger is a section in the New York Times dedicated to cinema glamour. Reporter Melena Ryzik is visiting P.S. 22, a public Elementary School in Staten Island (NY) but why?
What does this Elementary school have to do with Hollywood glamour?
What does this Elementary school have to do with Hollywood glamour?
Watch this video and answer the following questions
How many people are flying across the country?
Is this their first contact with fame and celebrity?
Why did they post videos on youtube?
What type of music do the kids bring to sing?
What happened when the Hollywood producer first rang?
What did the principal think when she got the call?
Most of the kids have never…
What happened at their holiday concert?
Who do the kids think should win an Oscar this year?
How does the teacher feel about all this?
Thursday 24 February 2011
What a success!
Do you remember the series of films in original version organised by a Facebook Group?
Well, let me tell you it was a real successs!! Such a hit that the tickets were sold out by the time Helena and I arrived at Nueva Condomina. We were quite happy, though.
Next film is next Thursday 3rd March
In the Loop (2009)
Starring Tom Hollander, Peter Capaldi, Gena McKee (Notting Hill) and James Gandolfini (The Sopranos)
The US President and UK Prime Minister fancy a war. But not everyone agrees that war is a good thing. The US General Miller doesn't think so and neither does the British Secretary of State for International Development, Simon Foster. But, after Simon accidentally backs military action on TV, he suddenly has a lot of friends in Washington, DC. If Simon can get in with the right DC people, if his entourage of one can sleep with the right intern, and if they can both stop the Prime Minister's chief spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker rigging the vote at the UN, they can halt the war. If they don't... well, they can always sack their Director of Communications Judy, who they never liked anyway and who's back home dealing with voters with blocked drains and a man who's angry about a collapsing wall.
Well, let me tell you it was a real successs!! Such a hit that the tickets were sold out by the time Helena and I arrived at Nueva Condomina. We were quite happy, though.
Next film is next Thursday 3rd March
In the Loop (2009)
Starring Tom Hollander, Peter Capaldi, Gena McKee (Notting Hill) and James Gandolfini (The Sopranos)
The US President and UK Prime Minister fancy a war. But not everyone agrees that war is a good thing. The US General Miller doesn't think so and neither does the British Secretary of State for International Development, Simon Foster. But, after Simon accidentally backs military action on TV, he suddenly has a lot of friends in Washington, DC. If Simon can get in with the right DC people, if his entourage of one can sleep with the right intern, and if they can both stop the Prime Minister's chief spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker rigging the vote at the UN, they can halt the war. If they don't... well, they can always sack their Director of Communications Judy, who they never liked anyway and who's back home dealing with voters with blocked drains and a man who's angry about a collapsing wall.
Disney Company Targeting Newborns
The Walt Disney Company is venturing into a new and untapped market - newborns. It already has a dominant presence in every other area of childhood, but now wants to start making money from babies. It has released a new product called Disney Baby. Sales agents have been visiting new mothers in maternity hospitals offering a baby suit in exchange for signing up to e-mails from DisneyBaby.com. Disney’s new campaign is attracting criticism. Jeff McIntyre, director of the group Children Now, said: “This is taking advantage of families at an extremely vulnerable time.” New mother Elizabeth Carter said: “It surprised me that Disney was in there promoting something right as the baby was born, but we figured as new parents we weren’t in a position to turn free things down,” she said.
Disney CEO Robert Iger believes his company is offering a fantastic product, saying: “If ever there was an opportunity for a trusted brand to enter a market and provide a better product and experience, it’s this.” He added: “It’s about making something easier and providing [mothers] with a personalized, high-quality product.” Iger estimates the North American newborn baby market alone to be worth $36.3 billion a year. Other world markets will offer significantly more. Disney’s last venture to sell products for babies did not prove to be wholly successful. In 2009, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood forced Disney to acknowledge that its Baby Einstein products did not turn babies into geniuses. The company ended up offering Baby Einstein refunds.
You can read the real article here.
DISNEY AND BABIES DISCUSSION
What did you think when you read the headline?What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘Disney’?
Do you think it’s OK for Disney to tap into the market for newborns?
What do you think about Disney sales agents visiting hospitals to get new mothers to sign up for DisneyBaby.com?
Should hospitals keep sales agents out of maternity wards?
Did you like reading this article?
Wednesday 23 February 2011
23 F
Read this BBC report and watch the video - a real slice of history. (I especially recommend the Witness section)
Tuesday 22 February 2011
Fish Tank (2009)
This is the film to be shown in Nueva Condomina next THURSDAY 24TH FEB in original version with subtitles at 19:30 and at 22:00
Plot: Everything changes for 15yr old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend.
Director: Andrea Arnold
Writer: Andrea Arnold (screenplay)
Stars: Katie Jarvis, Michael Fassbender and Kierston Wareing
Monday 21 February 2011
Tibetan language at threat
Tibetan blogger, December 2010
Tibetan is not only one of the oldest languages in Asia, it is fundamental to Tibetan identity. Yet Chinese government policies are threatening its very survival. These policies are aimed at systematically wiping out the Tibetan language as part of China’s wider strategy to cement its occupation of Tibet.
To read the full article, learn about China's language policy and get to know the story of a language activist click here.
Jobs in Canada
Empleos para españoles en Canadá a través de la visa Working Holiday
Más información en la página del Gobierno de Canadá: Programa Internacional para Jóvenes.
Buscamos recepcionistas para trabajar en hoteles en Alberta, Canadá, por un año.
Inglés fluido y experiencia en el ramo. Experiencia minima de 2 años.
Buscamos personal para housekeeping para trabajar en hoteles en Alberta, Canadá, por un año.
Inglés alto y experiencia en el ramo. Experiencia minima de 2 años.
Buscamos calificado personal para trabajo de construcción en Alberta, Canadá.
Techos, pisos, electricistas, drywall, instaladores. Experiencia minima de 2 años.
Preferible inglés hablado aunque no indispensable.
Buscamos cocineros para trabajar en hoteles y restaurantes en Alberta, Canadá, por
un año. Los cocineros tienen preferencia para quedarse hasta 2 años más o a residir en Canadá.
Requisitos
· Hasta 35 años. Es la edad máxima a la que aprueban la visa.
· Experiencia minima de 2 años.
· Inglés hablado. Debe poder tener una conversación en inglés. Para recepcionista sólo inglés fluido.
· $12-22 por hora ($2000-2500). Depende de experiencia y nivel de inglés.
Cambio de visa
Si la persona desea podrá cambiar su visa por otra de hasta 2 años. En ese momento podrá decidir si opta a la residencia.
Pago contra contrato
A parte del valor de inscripción, el servicio se paga después de recibir el contrato
de trabajo.
Más información: http://empleosparaespanolesenelextranjero.wordpress.com/
Empleos para estudiantes españoles en USA verano 2011
Para postular ver http://empleosparaespanolesenelextranjero.wordpress.com/postula-aqui/
Empleos EuroUSA
Work abroad Since 1995
Sunday 20 February 2011
Cine en VOS en Murcia
The first 10 movies of this season will be projected in Nueva Condomina every Thursday from the 24th Feb in two showings: 19:30 y 22:00.
The programme will be the following:
24/02/2011
Fish Tank
03/03/2011
In the Loop
10/03/2011
Buscando a Eric
17/03/2011
TETRO (Francis Ford Coppola)
24/03/2011
La cinta blanca
31/03/2011
Two Lovers
07/04/2011
Capitalism: a love history
14/04/2011
El concierto
21/04/2011
FROZEN RIVER
28/04/2011
London River
You can buy the tickets in Nueva Condomina for 4 € each or get a 10 film voucher (bono) for 32 €.
I encourage you to go and spread the news among your classmates, friends and relatives, as it is important to reach the figure of 80 people per showing for this series of films to continue in the future.
Friday 18 February 2011
BECAS MEC
Para el estudio de Idiomas en el Extranjero
En el año 2011 más de 25.000 alumos se beneficiarán de las becas MEC 2011 que el Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia oferta como ayudas para el "Estudio de Idiomas en el Extranjero". Las becas MEC 2011 dotan con 1.700 euros a cada alumno que contrate un mínimo de 3 semanas de curso de idioma en uno de los destinos seleccionados y cumpla una serie de requisitos de las Becas MEC 2011.
- Becas MEC para estudiantes: http://www.becas-mec.info/
Cursos para estudiantes de 16 a 30 años
- Becas MEC para maestros: http://www.becas-mec.info/becas_mec_maestros.php
Dirigidas a Diplomados en Magisterio y estudiantes de último año de esta carrera: Aquellos solicitantes a los que se les conceda, serán beneficiarios de una ayuda en metálico de 2.100 euros para la realización de un curso de un mínimo de 6 semanas y 20 horas lectivas semanales.
Requisitos:
Haber finalizado la diplomatura de Magisterio en cualquiera de las especialidades en alguno de los cuatro últimos cursos académicos: 2008-2009, 2007-2008, 2006-2007 ó 2005-2006, o bien estar matriculado en curso 2009-2010 de la totalidad de los créditos que le resten para finalizar los estudios de la diplomatura de Maestro
Tlf. 902 050 281
Tuesday 15 February 2011
How to choose a topic
Also, take into account the following topics included in the Syllabus for Intermediate level:
- Health and physical activity
- Food and Nutrition
- Climate and weather conditions
- Environmental issues
- Home and living
Some websites you can visit for ideas are:
- Breaking News English
- News English Lessons (easier)
- Words in the News
- VOA News
How to organise your speech effectively
When you speak, does your audience get it? You need to organize your ideas to promote understanding.
Introduce yourself and the topic:
Hello, my name is …..
Today I would like to talk about…
I’m going to explain the difference between…
Once the topic is introduced, refer to the main points of your presentation:
First, I’ll talk about….Secondly,…
Then, I will continue with…
And, finally/ to finish,…
Provide a conclusion:
In conclusion,
To sum up,
To conclude,
Use gap fillers to give you some time to think (don’t say “eeeeee”).
Well, …
I mean, …
Um,…
Anyway,…
Ø You may also show/give out an outline with the main points, so that your audience can follow you easily.
Ø Learn, do not memorize. Never memorize your speech word for word: you may forget a word or two and, consequently, you won’t know what to say next. In addition, you will deliver your oral presentation in a mechanical manner.
Taken from my colleague Helena. For a list of useful connectors please visit her post on How to organise your speech effectively.
Monday 14 February 2011
Reunión informativa
VIAJE A LONDRES
REUNIÓN INFORMATIVA
JUEVES 17 FEBRERO
18:15
AULA 1 EOI LORCA
AULA 1 EOI LORCA
Trae el DNI y el resguardo del ingreso si lo conservas.
Offensive ads at the Super Bowl
Groupon is a company that offers all sorts of discounts... Their ads appeared in the commercial breaks of the Super Bowl (last Sunday 6th Feb) and caused much controversy as some of them were considered offensive, ...but can you imagine why?
Here are some of these adverts. Is there anything you find controversial, insulting or politically incorrect?
Here is the full article: And the Most Offensive Super Bowl Ad Goes To: Groupon?
To watch the complete list of Super Bowl commercials: The best and worse Super Bowl commercials
Here are some of these adverts. Is there anything you find controversial, insulting or politically incorrect?
Here is the full article: And the Most Offensive Super Bowl Ad Goes To: Groupon?
To watch the complete list of Super Bowl commercials: The best and worse Super Bowl commercials
Tuesday 8 February 2011
New PRO at EOI Lorca
The EOI in Lorca is offering a PRO (Práctica y refuerzo oral) for all Intermediate 2 students. It is a great opportunity to practice your English with our Australian language assistant.
Every WEDNESDAY
from 17:15 to 18:15
Room 1
with Marisa and Lee
Monday 7 February 2011
In the news: “The Daily” Digital Newspaper Launched
The biggest names (1) ____ technology and newspapers came together on Wednesday to (2) ____ the world’s first digital newspaper. News Corporation and Apple joined forces to publish “The Daily,” which is (3) ____ available on the Apple iPad. News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch said the online paper would provide “a fresh new voice”. The Daily will be (4) ____ through Apple's App Store and iTunes. It costs 99 cents a week to (5) ____, or $39.99 a year. News Corp. will get 70 cents from each weekly subscription and Apple will (6) ____ the rest.
Publishing and charging for an online newspaper (7) ____ a big risk. Most newspapers already provide an online edition of their content (8) ____ free. It’s a little difficult to understand why The Daily will become popular and (9) ____ a profit. Mr Murdoch said his project will be successful "when we sell millions." He (10) ____: "Our ambitions are very big, but our costs are very low." Murdoch told reporters he had faith (11) ____ people reading news on the iPad and other tablets, saying: "there will be (12) ____ over a billion around the world".
Put the correct words from this table into the article.
| 1. | (a) | on | (b) | in | (c) | at |
| 2. | (a) | launch | (b) | lunch | (c) | lynch |
| 3. | (a) | one | (b) | ones | (c) | only |
| 4. | (a) | sell | (b) | sold | (c) | sale |
| 5. | (a) | subscribes | (b) | subscribe | (c) | subscription |
| 6. | (a) | (b) | zip | (c) | button | |
| 7. | (a) | are | (b) | is | (c) | be |
| 8. | (a) | for | (b) | at | (c) | from |
| 9. | (a) | do | (b) | form | (c) | make |
| 10. | (a) | added | (b) | divided | (c) | multiplied |
| 11. | (a) | on | (b) | to | (c) | in |
| 12 | (a) | will | (b) | wall | (c) | well |
The key can be found in the comments to this post.
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