LONDON DAY

We arrived just an hour ago and we are so tired.

Our day in London was fantastic and this year route was different from last year's one. We really had a good time, but we walked a lot so we are a little tired.

We decided to write the blog tomorrow, so you are having news from us tomorrow.

Kind regards to everyone who reads us.

The leaders

WE ARE PUNISHED

Today we began our day as everyday, having breakfast and going to classes when we finished. When going to have lessons, Josh and Satty's groups went together to take their lessons. It was funny doing it because we had a good time but it's better taking them separately because we learn more.

In classes we represented Romeo and Juliet, and David, one of the three writer's of today blog, took Romeo's character and he did it his best. Once classes finished we had lunch and went to our kitchens.

In the afternoon, it was planned to go to the Bullring, but we didn't. Our flat leaders explained in our kitchens that we weren't going to the Center of Birmingham because our bad behaviour during the last days and we were punished without going. They also explained that on Sunday we are going to eat in our own kitchen so we spent Bullring's time for going to ASDA and buying some food for Sunday. We went to One Stop where this supermarket is located and there we could have some free time.

Volleyball was the sport chosen for today. Once we finished we stayed in our flats and we had our speeches there, speeches that gave information about tomorrow visit to London.

Now we are going to have the snack and then go to sleep.

David B, Miguel and Pau

GETTING READY FOR THE LIP DUB

Today, we had English breakfast for beginning the day with energy with eggs, sausages, toasts and fruit. We  had normal classes and then we did the brake on the grass where we could play cards with our friends. We returned to class again were we talked about Shakespeare's plays as Romeo & Juliet.

Once we finished our classes we went to have lunch having pizza and some vegetables we usually take as tomatoes or lettuce. To finish our daily lessons we did English activities in which we finished learning Katy Perry's song "Firework", that is so important for doing a perfect Lip Dub.

Later on, we caught the bus for going to the swimming pool. Half of our partners went to have a bath and the other half enjoyed playing basketball, badmington, table tennis and volleyball.

Afterwards, we had dinner. We had a new plate: sausages with mashed potatoes. We also could have vegetables and some pasta. Then we went to play dodge ball as we did last Monday, but competing against another team.

When we finished sport time, we went to our bedrooms to write the diary and have a shower.

Finally, we are going to Romeo & Juliet, the film related to our lessons, which we worked a lot.

Alicia, Patricia & Maria C.

DAY OF THE OPPOSSITES (Mass & Gymkhana)

Today was a good day because we had no obligations because it was no necessary to go to class, and we enjoyed it a lot.

In the morning, we got up15 minutes later because we had to go to mass at 11.00h. We were given some mass books for being able to follow what the priest was saying and singing too. Once finished the mass we had a walk to the centre of Birmingham where we could walk through the Canals. We also visited the Mail Box, the Symphony Hall and finally St Philips Cathedral.

For having lunch we separated in three groups for going to the different McDonald's. We enjoyed a lot having eaten in the burger company because when we have free time, we sometimes go there and this time it wasn't necessary.

We left Birmingham for coming back to BCU where we did the Harry Potter's gymkhana. It was different from last year because we have to stand the trials of the gymkhana to get the clues who said who killed Voldemort. Ricard did a good job because each group had a different murder, weapon and place, as playing Cluedo. The funniest trial was "Are you a phantom or not?" in which we had to move our partners above our head.

After the gymkhana we went to dinner, but it wasn't as good as we wanted because there weren't the meals we like as pasta. Now we are writing the blog while our friends are watching the film

Javier G. & Daniel Diestre

SHAKESPEARE'S DAY

Today we woke up, dressed up and met the other children in front of the buildings for going together to have breakfast. When we finished our leader took us to the different classes.

After the first lesson we had the break but today it wasn't outside as the last four days, it was in a gym. Once finished, we went again to the class.

For having lunch we could take raviolis but I didn't eat them because, personally, I don't like them. Later, we went to Stratford, because today we had a half day visit.

Stratford is the city where Shakespeare lived and died. We saw the Avon river, Shakespeare's house and the church but we couldn't enter inside due to there was a wedding. When we finished the visit the leaders gave us some free time to buy souvenirs. At six o'clock we must be ready to return to Birmingham.

We arrived to our bedrooms and we spend our time writing the postcards, the diary and talking with our parents. Then, we went to have dinner.

Now, we are going to finish Ice age, to recount the medals and penalties, to listen Anna's speech and to pray. Finally, we are going to go the kitchen before we go to sleep. We enjoyed a lot this day!

Marta B. & Paula

Stratford

SKATING DAY

Today we woke up at eight o'clock and we went to have breakfast but we changed the dinning room and we could sit as we wanted. After having some lessons we had a break in a garden next to all building.  Later, we came back to class again.

Once we had lunch we went to the Ice rink. There, we could enjoy ice skating, some partners had skated before but for some of us it was the first time. I learned that is very funny when you go fast!

Sequentially, we came back to the university and we went to play basketball. Firstly, we were going to split in two sports: baseball and basketball. However, it rained so all of us had to play basketball.

Later on, we came to finish Ice Age.

Pablo Villacorta & Pedro

LIP DUBBING

Today we went to breakfast where we could have scrambled eggs, toasts, sausages, bacon and some fruit. We then went to English class and later to brake time. We did it in a garden and after we returned to class. There we did some exercises of conversation.

At lunch time we could enjoy chocolate muffins. When we finished we returned to English lessons. Later we had to wait for the coach for going to the UB (University of Birmingham) sport center. Once we had fun in the swimming pool, we returned to the campus. Then we went to have dinner and that who couldn't enjoy the muffin at the lunch could do it at the dinner.

Afterwards, we were moved to the theatre and the leaders explained us how to do a lip dub, an activity we are going to do during the next weeks. We were shown some lip dubs from other schools and university from where we took some ideas we can bear with them!

Now we are going to see Ice Age after having a nice time thinking about the perfect lip dub.

Maria A. & Marta V.

A VISIT TO BATH

Today we went to Bath by coach. It took as two hours and a half to arrive. When we arrived we saw a fighter plane flying over our heads. It was cool!

After that, we went to the Roman Baths. There, they gave us a thing (like a telephone) to hear the information of it. We were very surprised with the hot water of there. Then the leaders took us to the centre were we had lunch in front of The Royal Crescent. It was very large, big and nice.

Later, the leaders gave us some free time to buy presents for our families. Rafa and me, bought some biscuits and Candies. Finally, we took the coach to return to Birmingham. In the coach we made some jokes with our friends. Some of them were very funny!

Now we are going to finish the film Rio. In our opinion, it is a little bit boring.

Rafa & Bosco

Bath

FIRST VISIT TO BULLRING

Today was an amazing day. In the morning, the leaders gave us the name of our English teacher. In my class we talked and we learned about how to keep a conversation.

In the afternoon we went to a shopping center in Birmingham called Bullring. We arrived there travelling by train.

When we arrived my sister, my friend and me got very surprised, it was so big and there were so many shops and people!! I bought a chocolate ice cream despite being so expensive. Later, I bought too wristbands and lots of sweets. It was so funny!

After having dinner, we played volleyball. Our team that is Alton Towers won 3-1. I finished the game with a red hand because of hitting the ball so hard. However, we enjoyed a lot! I think my other partners played so good.

Now, we are continuing watching the film we started yesterday: Rio

Fernanda & Maria Luisa

A SECOND AMAZING DAY!!!

Today we have gotten up at a new place, at Birmingham. Then we've taken the typical and English breakfast, in our opinion it was quite good. After, we have gone to do the level test. There were 2 groups for doing it; one group was compound by the youngest partners and the other one by the rest. 

We have done a break after it and before restarting the lessons. Once we have arrived to the class, the teacher has given us the lyrics of a song: "Fireworks" (Katy Perry) and we had to fill in the gaps. Then we have sing it. At one o'clock, we have taken the lunch. Therefore, we have played with a barbie ball at class.

Later we have gone to the Sport Center by coach. We could choose between swimming pool and different sports as basketball, tennis, badminton and table tennis. After it, we had dinner and then we have played dodge ball and then we have taken a shower.

Finally, our partners are watching Rio and we are writing this blog. 

Iker & Alvaro

FIRST DAY

Today we begin our summer camp in Birmingham. We first met at the airports of Madrid and Barcelona where our leaders were waiting for us. We took our planes and we have fun in the plane by meeting our new partners and talking again with friends with we spend this summer camp last year.

First to arrive were Barcelona' students. We have dinner at BCU and once we finished, our mates from Madrid arrived. Some of them knew each other from last year and a big smile appear in their faces.

Madrid ' students have dinner and then Anna gave us some advice and some rules we must acomplish. It was a tiring day, and we need to rest.

Welcome to our BCU 2011 blog

Aquí intentaremos informar del día a día del Cursillo de Idiomas que tendrá lugar el próximo mes de julio en la Birmingham City University, organizado por Idiomas Padre Manyanet.

Los artículos seran redactados por los propios alumnos. También intentaremos ir publicando fotografías de las diferentes actividades que realicemos.

En el menú de la derecha hemos añadido enlaces a los diferentes blogs de la organización, un álbum de fotos provisional que iremos actualizando periódicamente con las fotos de nuestras actividades, enlaces a webs de las diferentes visitas que tenemos programadas y un calendario en donde poder consultar la actividad diaria.

Esperamos, que como en anteriores ocasiones, sea un espacio de gran utilidad para todos.

¡Hasta pronto!

UN IDIOMA, UN PAÍS, UNA ILUSIÓN...

Un saludo desde los diferentes “blogs” de nuestra página Web, con el deseo que se haga realidad el lema escogido para este Verano 2011: “Un idioma, un país, una ilusión…”

Así pues, que todos y todas sepamos aprovechar esta oportunidad de aprender, mejorar y profundizar nuestros conocimientos del inglés y que verdaderamente nuestro aprendizaje sea del todo exitoso. Que los nuevos amigos/as nos ayuden a conseguir los objetivos que nos proponemos realizar: divertirnos aprendiendo y madurar en nuestro ser personas. 

Feliz estancia a todos en cada uno de los lugares escogidos, dentro de nuestra Organización de Idiomas Padre Manyanet.

P. Antonio Sorribes
Director

HASTA SIEMPRE

Un año más cerramos nuestros cursos de Idiomas, con la confianza que todos nuestros estudiantes hayan alcanzado los objectivos que nos habíamos marcado. Quiero pues, agradecer desde aquí, en primer lugar, todo el trabajo llevado a cabo por los directores de grupo y los monitores responsables de cada uno de ellos.
Asimismo, agradezo a los padres la confianza que habéis tenido con Idiomas Padre Manyanet. Que todos terminemos de pasar un feliz verano en familia y hasta siempre.

P. Antonio Sorribes S. F.
Director de Idiomas Padre Manyanet

THIS IS THE END

Today we got up at the normal time. Then we went to have breakfast and have classes. When we finished, we went to have lunch and to continue to the theatre for the Final Festival.

The first thing we did was the penalty, where we chose a prize for playing the medals game, beggining from those whose were the best.

After a little break, we enjoyed the performances prepared by the groups of classes, helped by the teachers. Then the medals and prizes were given; sports medals, best diaries prizes and best effort. Finally, the Director P. Sorribes gave us the certificate of BCU and the Idiomas Manyanet one, adding a little present. To finish with the Festival, we saw a photo presentation about our trip in England this year.

Now we are going to the Disco and we are going to have fun.

Leticia & Maria A.

LAST SWIMMING POOL DAY

We started a new day. After having breakfast we had classes. Today in class we did a test for the final marks that are going to be given tomorrow. When we finished we went to the break time. The shop was closed, something that made some people got sad. We returned to class and we practiced the song and the dancing. When we finished, we went to have lunch. Then, we went to our last day of swimming pool, that we enjoyed playing tennis, badminton, table tennis or swimming.

Last match had been done, baseball was today's sport, and the Butterflies team was the first, while Eagles and Platypus drew.

Finally, we are going to see a chapter of the TV series "Heroes" and then pay the penalties. Then we are finishing our diary and having the snack.

Curiosity: Today was the last day of swimming pool and Laura and Pablo swam with us.

Angela & Nieves

WHERE THE MAGIC NEVER ENDS

Today we've waken up early, but for a nice reason, a special trip to the place "where magic never ends". After having breakfast, we took our bus to go to Alton Towers. There we had the chance to ride lots of rides as Air, Rita, Sonic Spinball, Oblivion, Nemesis, Congo River Rapids....

The Air's ride was very funny and curious because we became in Superman for a few seconds. Rita's one is one of the fastest rides of Europe, because its beggining is electrifying. There is also a Skyride in the park for moving fastly between the different rides.

At 13:00 we had to met for eat in the park of the entrance and then we came back to the rides since 5:30 pm. Then we returned to BCU and we went to the bedrooms. After that wehad dinner. Now we are returning to our bedrooms and tidying them up, finish our diaries and then go to sleep.

Curiositiy: We were so lucky because it started to rain when we were leaving the park to came back to BCU.

Sara S. & Laura S.

LAST CHANCE TO GO SHOPPING

As every day, after having breakfast and doing the first half of classes, we went to the break. When we returned to class, we spent our time playing games in english.

After having lunch we went to the train station to caught a train that brought us to Birmingham. Once we arrived, we divided in three groups. Today the visit was very short so we could have a lot of free time to go shopping and buy gifts for the family.

In the evening, we returned to BCU and put our tracksuits to have dinner and practise sport then. The dinner was special because it could be the best of the campus, fajitas, Mexican food

Footbal is the sport we practised today and when we finished we went to have a shower.

At this moment, we are going to watch the film "Enchated" and have time to phone our parents. Then we are doing the meeting and returning to our residencees to have the snack.

Curiosity: Today we had a lot of time to do shopping because it is the last day in Birmingham center.

Alvaro & Albert M.

STARTING THE 3rd WEEK

Today, as we have been doing for the previous week, we had english breakfast and then went to classes. When we arrived to class we had a little suprise because Miss Rogers was back.

We did classes and we also practised the dance we are going to show in the Festival. During the break, we lost a ball of table tennis while we were playing. Then we continued our classes and went to have lunch.

Once finished our meal, we returned to the classroom to play and go to other classes. Then, as the last monday, we went to the Sports UB (University of Birmingham) and we could swim, play tennis or practise, again, the dance.

Finally, we had dinner and sports time; basketball was the sport chosen for today.

Now we are going to continue watching the film.

David C. & Fernando

MCDONALDS & CINEMA, PERFECT DAY

Today in the morning, we got up 30 minutes later because there weren't classes. We had breakfast and the we went to mass.

When we leave the University to have lunch, we usually have packed lunch, but today was a very special day because we went to eat to McDonald's. There we could choose the McMenu we preferred having hamburger or nuggets, fries and a drink. We had a nice time there because we really liked the food.

After having lunch, we had 30 minutes of free time in the Bullring and then we met to go to the cinema. We saw the film "Shrek Forever After". There we met the people who are staying with English families in Aston. Next we took the train to arrive to BCU where we went to tidy our bedrooms and then had dinner.

Finally we are having a meeting related to medals and penalties and then we will go to sleep.

Curiosity: The film started 1h 30min later, and we had to wait for the beggining of it in a room next to the screen room.

Paula T. & Belen M.