Harlow, an unforgettable experience
As part of the Atlantic Schools Bilingual Project, the optional language immersion activity was developed in January, aimed at 2nd and 3rd ESO students. A large group of 2nd ESO A students travelled to the English city of Harlow, accompanied at all times by Evelyn Vagner, a teacher in our Languages department. The trip, stay and activities have been coordinated by the entity exchange specialist, CIB Canarias SL.
Upon arrival, the host families were waiting, delighted to receive them and be able to share with them an unforgettable week, despite the cold. During the mornings the girls attended English classes (Cambridge pet exam level), without interrupting the rhythm of preparation that takes place at school; the afternoons, however, were destined for different cultural or recreational activities, such as bowling or laser games.
Undoubtedly, visits to the cities of London and Cambridge are etched in the memory of the students. A bilingual project always entails an in-depth knowledge of a culture, in this case the British one; walking through Cambridge, getting to know its colleges, the university atmosphere constitutes a great contribution in this line. Likewise, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, St. James's Park, have become these days an interesting cultural reference in the practice of the language.
Accommodation and coexistence with families is also a key element in the immersion project. The experience has been formidable and, in turn, the accommodation families have wanted to highlight the education and values of our students, as well as such as their collaboration and participation in daily coexistence. It has been a great opportunity to promote the practice of English, coexistence, autonomy and tools of decisive capacity and adaptation to different situations.
Upon arrival, the host families were waiting, delighted to receive them and be able to share with them an unforgettable week, despite the cold. During the mornings the girls attended English classes (Cambridge pet exam level), without interrupting the rhythm of preparation that takes place at school; the afternoons, however, were destined for different cultural or recreational activities, such as bowling or laser games.
Undoubtedly, visits to the cities of London and Cambridge are etched in the memory of the students. A bilingual project always entails an in-depth knowledge of a culture, in this case the British one; walking through Cambridge, getting to know its colleges, the university atmosphere constitutes a great contribution in this line. Likewise, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, St. James's Park, have become these days an interesting cultural reference in the practice of the language.
Accommodation and coexistence with families is also a key element in the immersion project. The experience has been formidable and, in turn, the accommodation families have wanted to highlight the education and values of our students, as well as such as their collaboration and participation in daily coexistence. It has been a great opportunity to promote the practice of English, coexistence, autonomy and tools of decisive capacity and adaptation to different situations.