International Women's Day

International Women's Day (IWD) is marked on March 8 every year. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women.Started as a political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries (primarily Russia and the countries of former Soviet bloc). In some celebrations, the day lost its political flavour, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love to the women around them in a way somewhat similar to Mother's Day and St Valentine's Day mixed together. In others, however, the political and human rights theme as designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner.

Please write on the comments section a woman you think was/is important in History and justify for answer. You can also add a quote, I will do the first one for you.

Hope you like the video I found on women throughout History.

And the oscar goes/went to.....

 The Academy Awards or Oscars are awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent film award ceremonies in the world. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences itself were conceived by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio boss Louis B. Mayer.

The 1st Academy Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, May 16, 1929, at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood to honor outstanding film achievements of 1927 and 1928. It was hosted by actor Douglas Fairbanks and director William C. DeMille.The 82nd Academy Awards honoring the best in film for 2009 will be held on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood with actors Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. 

Here is a video where you will hear all the nomenees

Tonight is the Oscars Award Ceremony, I will publish the outcome ASAP.

St Valentine's Day material

Here is a couple of trailers of films related to St Valentine's Day, some are comedy approaches, others consider it from a different angle.





Don't know what to get your partner for Valentine's Day? Check this video and have a look at the worst 5 St Valentine's Day presents....and have a laugh

5 Worst Valentine's Day Gifts on Howcast

Do you want to practice some vocabulary related to love? Click here. If you want to write your own love poem try this drag and drop activity designed by Isabel Pérez clicking here.

Click here to read a poem by Susan Polis Schutz on what love is. Do you agree? Can you give a definition of what love is for you? Please do so and leave a comment.

INVICTUS

The Offical School of Laguages, in collaboration with Mairena del Aljarafe Town Council invite you to the cinema. The film chosen for the ocassion is INVICTUS.  Twety years ago, on 11th February 1990, Nelson Mandela, a South Afrcan anti-apartheid leader, was finally realed from prison after serving a 27-year sentence in Robben Isand and Polsmoor. We thought that no better occasion than this to invite you to go to the cinema with us.
The film is based on "The Human Factor", by  John Carlin and is directed by Clint Eastwood. The film tells the true story of how President Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country. Watch the trailer here:

We are meeting on Thursday 18th February at 4.30 p.m. at the Avenida Cinemas ( Marqués de Parada Street).

If you are interested in the apartheid issue watch this video.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King's birthday, January 15th. It is one of three United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person.
King was the chief spokesman of the nonviolent civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.
The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination. Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed in 1986. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.

If you are in a hurry this is a fragment of the speech and you can check the full text by clicking here.

If you have time, you can listen and read King's full speech:

(part 1)

(part 2)

New Year's resolutions

-I am sure most of you started the year with the best of intentions and a great list of New Year's Resolutions.
-According to the wikipedia: "A New Year's resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until fulfilled or abandoned."
-Most of the New Year's Resolutions deal with these topics: lose weight , get organized, save money, improve grades, get a better job, get fit, eat right, drink less alcohol , quit smoking, reduce stress , take a trip, volunteer to help others, etc.
-Have a look at this document and you will find nice tips in order to write your New Year's Resolutions.
Please, after careful thinking, write on the comment sections your New Year's Resolutions.... ok, I will go first.

In order to get some ideas, have a look at this video

It's Christmas time!!!!

Do your remember our friend Jack and how he showed us about Halloween town?
Well, this time he has chosen the Christmas tree....have a look a what he finds

And of course, a Christmas classic, Let it snow!!!

Christmas party

Please, come to our Christmas Party. It will take place on Thursday 17th December at the Assambley Hall (salón de actos).
Starting at 19.00 you will find food, drinks, quizzes and Christmas Carols!!!
 Plus someone mentioned Singstar!!! Ready to display your singing skills?????

Family is more than welcome.

Thanksiving

Think how hard it is to be a turkey on Thanksgiving!!!


And of course a new and Thanksgiving like version of the hit I will survive

If you are interested in knowing more things about Thanksgiving click here.

Have a look at this video explaining what Thanksgiving is about

Cinema Time

Yes, it is this time of the year when films from all over Europe land in Sevilla. So we thought we could take you to the cinema.
When? next Thursday 12th November
Who? 50 students from the school
Where? Nervion Plaza Cinema
Why? Because films are a great way of learning
How? We will go there by underground
How much? The EOI pays the film, you pay the underground.

Have a look at the trailer:


SYNOPSIS: A bittersweet comedy about love, family and dropping bombs on Germany.


A bittersweet family drama tracing one veteran's efforts to make amends for the destruction he caused during World War II. Lovelorn art school graduate Ross is still down in the dumps when his eighty-three-year-old father announces plans for a family road trip to Germany. Back in the war, Ross' father accidentally bombed a small German town. He's regretted the mistake ever since, and now he's determined to visit the town and offer a formal apology. But getting to Germany won't be easy, because it's been years since father and son have exchanged a kind word. Along the way, father and son both learn some important lessons that will help them to be better, more compassionate people in the future.

Halloween

Last week we celebrated Halloween. We started by having a look at some recut trailers that gave a new sense to classic movies.




We also sang along "This is Halloween" from Tim Burton's Nightmare before Christmmas.


Visit the EOI Blog and have a look at a nice presentation on Halloween done by María Martín.