Heroes

Hello students,

Today I would like you to visit this website -http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/lcooper/wqresources.htm. Read about the various heroes, and answer the questions on a sheet which Caroline is going to give you.
If you finish early you many want to post comments below - are there any heroes who you particularly admire? Are there any who you feel should not be on the list?

Here is another link for heroes, it's BBC so the focus is more British:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2208671.stm
Again, comments appreciated ...............

Photos from Chatsworth House

On Sunday 25th November we went to the Peak District National Park which is located in the county of Derbyshire, south-west of Manchester. In the morning we went to Chatsworth House, and in the afternoon we visited the old-fashioned village of Bakewell.

Here are some photos from me and Nasser ......

Congratulations to Tomo

Well done Tomo for getting yourself a job in Oxfam. It will be a great way of improving your English, and doing something good for the world - also, it will look great on your cv! Well done!!

Trip to Peak District and Chatsworth House

Phillip and I are looking forward to seeing Bi'e, Iman, Salem, Ibrahem, Nasser, Fahad and Amjad outside the International Society at 8.20 on Sunday.

The Peak District is a very big very beautiful National Park, and as you can see from the photograph, Chatsworth House is like a beautiful fairy tale. Many films are made there (passive voice!).

Students who do not turn up on the day are reminded that they will not be permitted to go on future excursions.

Homework for Tuesday 27th November – “My Favourite Film”

Please try to include as much film vocabulary (page 154) as possible, and also some examples of the passive where appropriate.
You might like to include information about the type of film it was, where it was set, who directed the film, who acted in the film, the plot, why you liked it and so on …
No more than 250 words please.

Hello from Russia!

Dear Students,

It is very cold here - minus 10! I am sending you a picture of me in my warm clothes.

See you soon,

Caroline

Writing homework for week six

Write 100 - 150 words about a journey you have taken by plane, train, bus or coach.

Please post it on the blog before midday on Tuesday 20th, I will correct it and return it to you as soon as I get back.

Have a good week!

Job hunting

Hi there,

At least one student has expressed an interest in getting a part-time job. I think this is a great idea as in addition to earning extra money you can really improve your English! It's very common for British students to work part-time and study so there are plenty of possibilities. Ok so you won't find your dream job, but any kind of work, paid or un-paid, will look great on your cv.

Here are some ideas:-

• Go into your nearest Job Centre(http://www.192.com/directory.cfm/MANCHESTER/JOBCENTRE) and make an appointment to speak to someone (a good excuse to practise your communication skills?) about the various options open to you.

• Try recruitment agencies like Blue Arrow - http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?scrambleSeed=2177207&keywords=&companyName=blue+arrow&location=Manchester&search=SEARCH&searchType=advance&M=0&atoz=on

• Or you can apply to shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels etc. directly, you just have to go in, smile and ask if they have any job vacancies at the moment. Allocate yourself a morning or an afternoon, and take plenty of copies of your cv with you.

With it coming up to Christmas there are plenty of opportunities for work .... round about now the Christmas market in Albert Square gets started, it would be a fun place to work so why not ask there?

• Finally, there is always the voluntary option. There is a volunatary bureau - Communi - right by the MMU Student Union http://www.communi.org.uk/, they are always happy to chat to you about the various options.

GOOD LUCK!!

Tatton Park

C O M M E N T S P L E A S E ! ! !

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