Hoy toca practicar un poquito de inglés, aunque algunos opinen que somos unos incompetentes sin estándares. Bueno, eso es otro cantar para otro día, que de todo habrá que hablar en este viaje Erasmus+.
Como decíamos ayer, una semana de inmersión lingüística da para mucho más de lo que uno se imagina, pero si hay algún aspecto en especial al que debemos prestar atención es, desde mi humilde punto de vista, a la opinión de los alumnos, y alumnas.
Ayer fue el turno de dos de nuestros alumnos del IES Sierra Mágina de Mancha Real; hoy es el turno de Fiona, siempre alegre, siempre, que lleva el español en su alma, del infatigable Dene, todo un carácter, de Marcela, reflexiva y serena, de Jon, afable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar en todo, y por último, de nuestra ahijada ya Chloe, enamorada de España y su lengua como pocas.
Podrían, seguro, escribir sin parar, pero unas breves palabras nos sirven para ilustrarnos sobre la importancia de este tipo de actividades para la formación, no sólo de nuestros students sino la de todo el profesorado, especialmente en esta época en la que vivimos unos cambios sociales más importantes de lo que tal vez veamos -pongan la radio y verán (Italia, Oriente Medio, España, en fin)
Merece la pena. Son nuestro futuro.
Student
Reflections on the Spanish Exchange
'The first day, while I was waiting for them in
the airport, I was terrified about how the week was going to go, because I was
having another Spaniard staying with me as well as the one I originally stayed
with in Spain. But the rest of the day, we all really got on well together and
it gave me much more confidence for the rest of the week.
Monday, the first day at school with them,
went surprisingly well because they all came in in really cute school uniforms
and we all bonded as a massive group over the amazing Full English Breakfast
the school provided for us! We then all went out to the beach to give them the
British experience of fish and chips!
The next day a couple of us went to Bike Night
on Poole Quay, followed by dinner at Wetherspoons and going to the really cute
sweet shops, for them to get some souvenirs.
Wednesday was probably one of my favourite
days though because we all went to Bournemouth together and we went to the
Oceanarium, and there were PENGUINS!!! We then went to Wagamamas for dinner and
I managed to eat with chopsticks!
Thursday was just so warm that we ended up
just going to the beach together as a group after school, which was again
really fun, and one of the best opportunities to speak Spanish.
Friday was the day that I cried because we had
a lovely little farewell party at the end of the day in the Secret Garden and
the speeches brought me to tears.
Saturday we went to Salisbury, and it was such
a beautiful city! And it was a great last day for all of us to say goodbye. The
airport was horrible though, because it was awful to have to say goodbye to all
to them after such an amazing week, especially while knowing that I might not
see them again. I have made a promise to myself that I will go back to their
town this summer though, and I am convinced that I have made friends for life,
ones that I know I will ever forget. İGracias a todos para una experiencia completamente
inolvidable!
Fiona
Thorpe
Monday – First day at school
'The visit of the Spanish party went really well
and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Visits to Bournemouth, Salisbury, Corfe
castle and Durdle door were all such great moments with so many memories
created. Everyone got on so well with each other which was what really made the
trip what it was. Despite us ALL being emotional when they left, I have no
doubt that we will be returning there in the future to meet up once again'.
Dene Harper
Wednesday – Visit to Russell Cotes
During the week that
the Spanish exchange students came to England, we had the best times together.
We have shown them the town we live in, the food we love and also the way we
live. It was great to see them all again, the week was full of non-stop laughing
and making loads of unforgettable memories, I have made some amazing friends
that I will be staying in touch with and I will be returning to see them again
no doubt!!
Hasta pronto.
Marcela Woolley
The Spanish exchange has been an unforgettable experience which I
thoroughly enjoyed. I think that friends for life have been made and we will
all definitely see each other again. I enjoyed showing the Spaniards the
English culture as they showed us their culture when we visited them in Spain.
The highlight of them being here was when we took them to sandbanks and had
fish and chips as they do not have this in Spain and they enjoyed it very much.
I look forward to seeing them all again soon.
Charlotte Harvey
Friday – Cream tea in the Secret
Garden
The week was amazing and I honestly wish that
it could have been longer. When they arrived, it was like they had never left.
At school, it was manic as we had to make sure they got to the right lesson on
time but the activities we did after school and the time we spent as a group
was great. As expected, it was sad to see them go but I have made even more
memories and I hope to visit them during my summer holiday.
Jon Selway
Saturday – Visit to
Stonehenge
Saturday – Visit to
Salisbury Cathedral
After our incredible
week in Jaén in January, it was time for the Spanish students to visit us. We
were very excited to see them again and show them our way of life.
Throughout the week we
did numerous activities from visiting Salisbury Cathedral to going on the
carousel at Bournemouth Beach. We had the most British week ever. We had fish
and chips about 3 times, a full English breakfast, and a cream tea to top it
all off. Everybody got on so well. I will definitely keep In touch with
my exchange partner Lourdes, and her friends. Everyone was crying at the
airport as we said our goodbyes, proving just how much of a great time everyone
had had.
I love my other
subjects, but one of the reasons why Spanish is so great, is because you really
feel like you’ve gained a skill, (even if a basic one so far!), at the end of
it, that allows you to go on and have experiences like this and build new
friendships. You discover things that tourists miss, and truly experience life
as the Spanish do.
I really hope that
this exchange becomes a tradition here at Lytchett, and the bond between IES
Sierra Magina and Lytchett continues to grow. Thank you to Ms Gomez and Miss
Bioret-Harvey and everyone who helped organise this unforgettable
experience!
Chloe Cole
Manuel Molina
Coordinador del Proyecto Erasmus+ del IES Sierra Mágina de Mancha Real
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