From Carmen
I have always been aware of the importance of knowing not only the language, but the culture and the lifestyle of the English speaking countries.
And, of course, you can’t convey this is you haven’t lived there yourself.
During these days in Lancaster we had the chance to live this real life: our almost daily shopping in Marks and Spencer…our visits to the Waterstone’s book shoop…the Harry Potter premiere…. the picnics…the Pinocchio play …buying plums in a street market.. asking how to go to ….and it goes without saying, the pubs!
Everything was as I imagined, but this time it was real. With the good and the bad things that every place has.
One of the experiences I want to highlight is our school visit. I’ve delt with lots of textbooks where you find the typical photographs of the typical British students wearing their smart uniforms, the ties, the jackets… but this time it was real! So real that I could even see the holes in their stockings!!!
Perhaps I can sound naïve, but I have to admit that I was really excited, and for me, it was one of the most gratifying activities we had. And , for example, when my Spanish students ask me this year what Food Technology is, I will explain it to them in depth.
I will never forget the smoothies of the Year 7 Students in Dallam School!
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