Monday, April 27, 2009

(Avanzado 1) Something to talk about

We've been listening to some beautiful projects by students for the last two months or so. Remember at first the uproar when I told you you'd have to speak for about 15 minutes? Well, you'll have to admit now that 15 minutes were rather scarce and most of you have actually spent more than that, the lectures went on an on...
First, I'd like to congratulate you all, no exceptions. I know that speaking in public is no easy thing and you've done pretty well. Then, I have to say that some of the lectures were awesome. I didn't know what to expect, but the general standard has been surprisingly good, interesting, very well prepared. Good job! I'm really happy that you took to it so enthusiastically and managed to put on such great projects. Thanks again.
Here's a list of the best projects according to your peers :

-Avanzado 1, Group M:
·Patricia+ Marta+ Maite+ Cristina- "How to be an alien"
·Ainhoa- "Multicultural Malta"
·Natalia+ Laura-"Taiwan and cultural differences"
-Pili- "Ecology"

You'll know by now that Best of the Bests was "How to be an alien" by Patricia, Marta, Maite and Cristina. Very funny when they acted out the archetypical English characters.


-Group N:
·Eva-"Jorge Oteiza"
·Mertxe-"Herbal remedies"
·Joaquin+ Cristina-"News Bulletin"

Eva was the winner in this group. No wonder as her presentation was superb.



-Group L:
·Alejandra+ Anabel+ Gemma+ Rut: "Kamishibai"
·Ohiana- "Apple and Steve Jobs"
·Eneko+ Diego+ Laura+ Amaia-"Pink Heart-a debate about women and men"

And Alejandra, Anabel, Gemma and Rut were the winners after a technical draw (sorry, Alfredo). Great project with their dressing up, geisha-like costumes and the origamy thing involving all students.


Do you miss any that you expected to be among the best? After taking a vote on these projects the winners will get a well, er...mmm...whatever! I'm still racking my brains about some lousy prize for the best presentations.
And you can't miss the slide show below with the photos taken during your lectures-




Thanks again! Bye for now.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi!

I totally agree with you. When you told us that we had to give a talk for about 15 minutes, there was an almighty uproar, but now we have to admit we had fun with the presentations. Some of them were really interesting!

I don’t want to be flattering but I’m sure all my mates (and of course myself) are thankful for your help. We didn’t have a particularly trying day. Your teaching style is different from other teachers, you do a lot more creative activities and personally I think your connection with us is enviable.

Thank you for your video, it’s a really nice memory! Good job!

Anonymous said...

- Helloo0
- Hello
And she told the neighbour about Tom
W – That boy Tom can do magic tricks
N – Magic Tricks?
W – He made me laugh last night
N – Made you laugh?. What´s magic about that?
W- I laughed and laughed until I fell down on the floor and I couldn´t stop laughing until he told me to stop.
N –Ooh
W – He ought to be punished
All the neighbour agreed
N – Yes he ought to be punished.
W –Yes . And I want you to punish him
N – Me?
W – Yes , You. I want you take a big stick and hit him with it
And the neighbour agreed
N- Oh ,all right
So the neighbour took a big stick and went to find Tom .
N – Tom ! Tom! Com here!
Tom came along to see what the neighbour wanted.
T – Yes what do you want?
N – You ´re a bad boy. I´ve heard all about your magic tricks.
You ought to be punished and I ´m going punish you I ´m going to punish you with this stick.
And he picked up his stick to hit Tom but Tom picked up his magic flute and started to play it. And as soon as he heard the flute, the neighbour started to dance.
And he danced and danced and couldn´t stop and he shouted for help.
N – Help! , Help!
And begged Tom to stop playing.
N – Stop! Stop! Stop Playing Please stop! Please Stop!
And at last Tom stopped playing and the neighbour stopped dancing.

Angelica - Joaquín –- Miren - Monika – Idoia – Aitziber – Cristina – Naiara - Natalia – Alfredo – Blanca – Vicente – Carmen – Aurora – Patricia – Marta – Martona – Koldo – Stepháne –Mª Luz – Sandra – Mikel – Selma – Mº José – Arantxa – Gloria – Guzman – marmot – Eukene – Monika – Mikel – Palma – Ines – Artiza – Mytaylor is rich – rut – Anabel - Javier - Oihana - Maite – Mertxe – Patricia – Gemma – Pilarin – Ainzane – Ana – Encarna – Oscar – Susana Thank you from students here, and all the others at class we´ll miss your lessons. Have a good rest, you need it!

MARIA OLAVE said...

Hi¡¡ Talking about speaking in public:

I have to talk about Nigel Rees just for 5 minutes infront of my class and I must admit that I haven´t done it jet¡¡ But I will.
I just need to be ready, and organize well the information¡¡
I want to do it perfect¡