Saturday, July 16, 2016

OXFORD (some info & photos)

My fav. building in Oxford, Radcliffe Camera
  •  Oxford is a beautiful city of stunning architecture, history and culture. Yo'll find ancient and modern colleges, fascinating museums and galleries, plenty of parks, gardens and green spaces in which to relax.


  • Visitors to Oxford often ask "Where is the University?". The answer is  "You're standing in it!" Unlike most universities which tend to be purpose-built on distinct intergrated sites, the University of Oxford has evolved as a sprawling federation of largely autonomous colleges, which, for the most part, are found in the centre of the city. Each college has its own rules and constitution, and individuals are at the University of Oxford only by virtue of their membership of a college.


  • The city centre is small enough to cover on foot, and only a few minutes' walk from then main rail and coach stations.





Friday, July 15, 2016

Course Evaluation & Certificates

Oxford University!
What were the highlights of my time in Oxford?


  • I have to admit that my decision to go to Oxford was 200% correct! (even more!!!) I truly think that Oxford with its 38 colleges, its world-famous Oxford University, its best lectures and courses is absolutely utmost priority to choose it for your course destination!
  • I had a whale of a time! It was never boring, there was always something to do!
  • The atmosphere was fab!
  • The course was bee's knees!
    My opinion is that for overseas teachers  it's better and more reasonable to choose a course lasting for 2 weeks. Then you can really enjoy being in the native language speaking environment and you can really use the city as much as yoyu can!
  •  The materials and tuition we got there were absolutely essential and useful! And what is more- they're ready-made and could be used in my everyday lessons! My students will definitely enjoy them!
  • Our tutor Geraldine Power was born to be a teacher! Sh'es incredibly fantastic!
  • The weekend excursions as well as the afternoon cultural programmes were very well organised and our guide Rob could attract us with his informative and spellblinding stories!
  • The food at the Said Business School canteen was scrumptious!
  • My host family was brilliant! They were really very hospitable and supportive!
  • The groupmates were fantastic! We all had a feeling that we've already  known each other for al long time.
  • The sights (museums, colleges, the  Botanic Garden, White Shark, theatre evening -Much Ado About Nothing etc.)   in Oxford  were out of this world!
  • The city is impressive and unforgettable! It's like walking in a working but on the other hand ancient museum!
  • I'm grateful to myself for visiting Windsor Castle on my own and having an experience with travelling by train in England!
  • I had a precious possibility to improve my language skills!
  • I'm so proud of myself!!!
  • I'm so thankful to The Lake School of English, Oxford!!! Thank you so much!
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  • Me and my best teacher!
     
    Our fantastic group!



    I'll definitely recommend The Lake School of English to my colleagues!
    If I could I'd visit this magnificient school and city and my host family once more!
    I'll miss the course, the atmosphere and my groupmates!!!






     

    The Museum of Art and Archeology "ASHMOLEAN" & University of Oxford BOTANIC GARDEN &The SAXON TOWER



    The Ashmolean is Oxford University's museum of art and archeology. Its world-famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to modern art, telling human stories across culures and across times.

    Admission to the museum is free.



    To discover the treasures of the Ashmolean is almost impossible as it's gigantic! You would need days to go it through and see everything!!! 


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     I spent toooooo little time there but still,  it WAS worth visiting!!!!

    University of Oxford BOTANIC GARDEN

    The Danby gateway to the Botanic Garden built in 1633.
     The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research.
    It is one of the most diverse yet compact collections of plants in the world and includes representatives from over 90% of the higher plant families.



    The Garden consists of three sections. 

    The Glasshouses contain plants that need protection from theextremes of the British weather. The area outside the Walled Garden contains classic garden features such as a Water Garden and Rock Garden as well as the innovative Black Border and Autumn Borders. Within the Walled Garden plants are grouped in a number of different ways such as by country of origin, botanic family or  economic use. 



    Tropical water lilies




    THE SAXON TOWER


     The Saxon Tower is Oxford's oldest building. When visiting it you're about to follow in the footsteps of people who first climbed the Saxon Tower nearly 1, 000 years ago.

    The Saxon Tower in this photo is behind the sign on the right hand corner  

                                                                                     At the top of the Saxon Tower. 
                                                                                    Cornmarket Street 

    Critical Thinking & Songs & Music in the English Language Classroom

    Critical Thinking
    • gather your information
    • apply the information
    • formulate your question
    •  consider the implications
    • explore other points of view
    USEFUL LINKS: 
    Ted.ed Lessons for Sharing

    Pixar short films


     Songs & Music in the English Language Classroom 

    Different ideas with these songs:
    • The Ting Tings                      That's Not My Name           
    • Coldplay                              Yellow  
    • John Lennon                         Imagine
    • The Killers                            Human
    • Taylor Swift                          Shake It Off