Saturday 20 April 2013

Saint George's Day in Catalonia


Hard to understand for those who have never experienced it, Saint George's Day is a popular festive day when book and rose stalls, and, above all, floods of people, take over the streets of all Catalan towns and villages. The celebration could not be simpler: the ritual consists of going for a walk and buying a rose, a book or both to give to loved ones, family members and friends. Although it is not a public holiday, the day and the essential walk fill the streets and squares, making it a unique national festival celebrated on a working day.
The origin of this unusual festival can be found in a mixture of traditions and customs from different periods. The fact that Saint George (Sant Jordi) is the patron saint of Catalonia (officially since 1456, although he was being venerated as early as the 8th century) coincides with another medieval custom of celebrating a Rose Fair or "Lovers' Fair" at the Palau de la Generalitat.
To these more traditional celebrations was added Book Day, established throughout Spain in 1926. The literary celebration ended up mixing with the Catalan traditions to create a special day which has won widespread public support.

Thursday 18 April 2013

OPTATIVES (SCHOOL ELECTIVES)



OPTATIVES QUE OFEREIX EL SEMINARI D’ANGLÈS PER AL CURS 2013-2014

Informació sobre les optatives Anglès 2a Llengua Estrangera a l’ESO.

Benvolgudes famílies,

Des del seminari d’anglès us volem informar de les assignatures optatives d’anglès que l’alumnat de 2n, 3r i 4t d’ESO que fa francès com a 1a llengua estrangera pot escollir.

Curs  2013-2014
Nombre d’hores setmanals
Durada curs
2n ESO
3r ESO
4t ESO
2
2
3
Tot el curs
Tot el curs 
Tot el curs

El nostre objectiu és donar continuïtat durant tres cursos seguits i acabar el cicle presentant aquells alumnes que ho desitgin i amb bon nivell a les proves lliures oficials de l’Escola Oficial d’Idiomes (EOI).
A  4t  d’ESO  Anglès com a segona llengua estrangera passa a ser matèria optativa específica i consta de 3 hores setmanals. També volem preparar l’alumnat per a l’obtenció del títol oficial esmentat segons el nivell adquirit.
Tal i com marca el projecte educatiu del nostre institut, l’alumnat de francès també pot optar a fer anglès com a segona llengua estrangera a 2n de Batxillerat. Aquesta matèria forma part de les matèries optatives que poden escollir els alumnes que facin els itineraris C2, C8, H2, H6 i A2 a 2n BAT. Durant 4 hores setmanals, l’alumnat practicarà les destreses bàsiques en l’aprenentatge d’una llengua (producció oral i escrita, comprensió escrita i auditiva) i segons el nivell adquirit podrà presentar-se a les proves lliures de l’Escola Oficial d’Idiomes per a obtenir el certificat d’anglès dels nivells intermedi (PET) o avançat (First Certificate). Aquest últim nivell, en una llengua estrangera, serà indispensable per a obtenir una futura titulació universitària.


Informació sobre l’Optativa 2a Llengua Estrangera – 2n Batxillerat

L’alumnat de francès de segon de Batxillerat que hagi triat els itineraris C2, C8, H2, H6 i A2 té la possibilitat d’escollir l’optativa d’Anglès 2a Llengua Estrangera a segon. Aquesta matèria consta de 4 hores setmanals durant tot el curs escolar i està enfocada en repassar, reforçar i millorar el domini de la llengua anglesa per a encarar una nova etapa acadèmica o laboral.  A partir del curs vinent, els alumnes universitaris no podran adquirir la titulació de la carrera que estiguin cursant sense certificar un domini d’una llengua estrangera de nivell B2 o First Certificate.

Des del Departament de Llengües Estrangeres oferim la possibilitat de presentar l’alumnat que ho desitgi als exàmens oficials de l’EOI (Escola Oficial d’Idiomes) en la convocatòria extraordinària (febrer) o ordinària (juny) de les proves lliures d’anglès. Cadascú al nivell o convocatòria corresponent segons el nivell adquirit.

Al llarg del curs es facilitarà la informació necessària per a l’obtenció del certificat pertinent.

Certificats:
EOI    nivell intermedi                       (B1 / PET)
EOI    nivell avançat                           (B2 / First Certificate FCE)  



El fet de dedicar 4 hores setmanals a l’estudi d’una llengua estrangera, ens dóna la possibilitat de practicar les quatre destreses necessàries (producció oral, producció escrita, comprensió auditiva i comprensió escrita) per a aconseguir un domini de la llengua anglesa.

Abril 2013

Seminari d’anglès - Departament de Llengües Estrangeres
                                                             

Sunday 14 April 2013

ENGLISH COURSES ABROAD (summer or year-round)

Some students often ask us for places or organizations to study English in Britain, the USA or other English speaking countries. Thisn is a small selection:
England
Totnes School of English
Totnes School of English is situated in the historic Gate House building in the heart of Totnes, a lively market town set in beautiful countryside in the south-west of England, near Dartmoor and the coast.
Telephone: 00441803865722
Fax: 00441803865722

Web: http://www.totenglish.co.uk

Ireland
University of Limerick Language Centre
The University of Limerick Language Centre is part of a modern university with an international reputation for excellence. Programmes include: Year-Round Programme in General English (flexible enrolment); Preparation for University Programmes; Summer Programme; ...
Telephone: +353-61-202777
Fax: +353-61-202753

Web: http://www.ul.ie/languagecentre


Spain
International House
International House has more than 30 years’ experience organising language courses abroad. We offer a wide range of top quality courses and accommodation options for adults, children, teachers and businessmen in more than 50 different locations.

Web: http://www.ihes.com/bcn/viajes

MovingOn Courses
MovingOn Courses provides a different way to improve your English. We offer intensive weekend and week-long courses in various locations throughout Spain, and we also offer intensive summer courses which will be in England this year.
Telephone: +34 629 663 093

Web: http://www.movingoncourses.com

Quality Courses
Quality Courses is a language company located in Barcelona and specialized in English Courses in Australia for individuals (teachers, students and businessmen) and school groups all year round. Our main destinations are: Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast and Melbourne.
Telephone: 933011599
Fax: 933171254

Web: http://www.language-courses-abroad.com

USA
Institute for International Business
The Institute for International Business offers a unique combination of studying at a college and working at an internship in New York City.
Telephone: 001 845 257 2903
Fax: 001 845 257 3608

Web: http://www.newpaltz.edu/iib

State Univ. of New York at New Paltz
The State University of New York at New Paltz combines several great features for our international guests.
First, our location combines easy access to the excitement of New York City with a safe and beautiful university campus; students can live, work and play in the residence halls ...

Telephone: (01)845-257-3595
Fax: (01)845-257-3608

Web: http://www.newpaltz.edu/esl 

LEARN ENGLISH IN AUSTRALIA

If you ever have the chance of travelling to Australia, there are some organisations that may inform you about studying there:
Australian Tourism Commission
www.australia.com
ELICOS
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students
www.elicos.com
CRICOS
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
www.cricos.dest.gov.au
ACPET
The Australian Council for Private Education and Training
www.acpet.edu.au

Other Useful Sites/Other Recommended Sites
www.studytoursqueensland.com.au
www.tourism.net.au/
www.whats-on-in-sydney.com.au/
www.studyaustralia.com.au/
www.englishaustralia.com.au
www.tntmagazine.com.au
www.visitnsw.com.au
www.travelnt.com

Friday 12 April 2013

Summer job!

Are you over 16? Would you like to work as a farmer for a few weeks? What about if you could go to an English speaking country? Follow these links to find out:
http://www.wwoof.org/wwoofaroundtheworld.asp
http://www.wwoof.org.uk/
http://www.wwoof.ie/

Wednesday 3 April 2013

EXAMEN PENDENTS 2N BATXILLERAT

Recordeu que aquell alumnat de 2n BAT que hagi de recuperar l'anglès de 1r Batxillerat ha de presentar-se a la convocatòria del dia 8 d'abril a les 15.30 a l'aula 203.
To whom it may concern,
Those students now in 2nd BAT who have to retake the 1st BAT exam, please attend your appointment with the English Department in classroom 203 on 8th April 2013 at 15.30.

GOOD LUCK!