lunes, 16 de mayo de 2016

VIDEO SUMMARY: Regeneration Shakespeare

This video talks about Shakespeare, more exactly that 2016 was marked the 400 anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death.  But more than simply celebrating the past this anniversary was about attracting a new audience for the future.

Moreover, Hip-hop Shakespeare Company was using the art from to bridge the gap from high culture to street culture. One of the interviewed person say that he knew that a huge percentage of the world’s young population are exposed to Shakespeare some point in their schools education. This Hip-hop Company took out a lot of workshops and performances around 2016. It is said that is about demystifying Shakespeare.


All in all, things live because they maintain relevance and maintain a connection to people's lives, and they want to maintain this connection with Shakespeare.


ESSAY 6: DIALOGUE

Last Saturday I met Laia in the bus station, I hadn’t seen her for 10 years…

JUDIT: Oh my god Laia! It’s been such a long time!

LAIA: Judit? Oh, It’s a great surprise! Look at you, you’re exactly the same as you were 10 years ago…

JUDIT: What are you doing? What’s about your life? Did you come back from the USA?

LAIA: Yes, er… but I spend here only a few weeks. I came to visit my grandparents and old friends.

JUDIT: That’s fantastic! And what about your life in the USA? Any new story to explain?

LAIA: I’m really happy! The USA are a very beautiful country to live in. I’m very lucky!

JUDIT: You study medicine, don’t you?

LAIA: Oh, yes, when I arrived in the USA I entered the NY University, the most important University in the USA and I began to study medicine. Now, I’m in my third course, I have a lot of work but I love medicine and I think I may be an excellent doctor!

JUDIT: I don’t have any doubt about it! I remind went to school and we played with the other classmates, you always wanted to be the doctor. I have really good memories of those times…

LAIA: Me too!

JUDIT: I’m very happy to meet you! We can meet another day and talk about our lives.

LAIA: It’s a good idea! See you soon Judit…

JUDIT: Goodbye Laia!



miércoles, 20 de abril de 2016

ESSAY 5: Formal letter

25 Glen Street
California
C7 8AK
7th April 2016

Lifeguard Manager
Lifeguard Sea
38 Ludington Street
Leeds JR1 7AB

Dear Sir,
My Name is Katy Smith and I want like to apply for the job of Lifeguard assistant that I read in the local newspaper last Saturday 7th of April.

My experience and qualifications are suitable for the job. I have been competing in swimming since I was a child and now I am on the U.S. Swim School Association.
This year I finished a course on Lifeguard and I received a certificate valorized by the Lifeguards Federation.
Moreover, I have been working as a sea assistant in Acapulco Beach, in California.  Furthermore, about my personality, I am an ambitious, constant, respectful, patient and responsible person. These qualities are the ones which a Lifeguard needs.

For all these reasons, I think I am the person who you are looking for.

I look forward to your reply.

Yours faithfully,


Katy Smith

lunes, 8 de febrero de 2016

VIDEO: Every kid needs a champion


Rita Pierson explains that she has spent 40 years in the world of Education and she have seen education with very different perspectives, she has realized the importance of human relationships and she said that all have been influenced by a teacher or adult.
Rita Pierson speaks of Stephen Covey, he thought that we must first understand before being understood, or simple things like apologizing.
She believe that every child deserves a champion, an adult who never stop believing in them.
In conclusion, for her, teaching and learning should bring joy.


domingo, 29 de noviembre de 2015

martes, 24 de noviembre de 2015

WRITING 2: NEWS REPORT


ESTHER GUERRERO SIGNS FOR NEW BALANCE TEAM

Esther Guerrero Puigdevall, who is an incredible and one of the best runners of Banyoles, signed for the New Balance Team last October.

First of all, we have to say that Esther is a famale - middle - distance runner who started competitions when she was 13 years old. Now she is 25. She has participated in  many competitions.
For example, she is the Spanish Champion in women's indoor and outdoor 800 metres.

Last summer she competed in the World Championships in the Athletics in Beijing, China. After that C.N.Banyoles aworded her as the "best sport woman 2014"

She raced seven seasons for F.C.Barcelona, but she decided to sign for New Balance Team because she wants new offers and new aims.
Esther remarks "the new team has a motivating and innovating project which meets my goals" and her goals are to qualify for the European Campionships and to take part in the Olympic Games in Brazil in summer 2016.

Good luck, Esther!