Graduation Ceremony

Today is the last day of the people staying three weeks. In the morning we had class, but not a usual class, we prepared muffins with chocolate, vanilla and candies. In the afternoon we went to the BCU's theater to do the Graduation Ceremony.

All the class groups presented a final work showing English traditions. Later the monitors gave us the sports medals and the prizes to the best diaries and the biggest effort. The teachers gave us the attendance diplomas. We had the "penalties show" where the people received a present in order, depending on the number of medals and penalties recieved during the course. Finally we saw all the pictures of the stay.

We had dinner: a barbecue!

We went to the disco and we danced with our friends and we said goodbye to the people leaving the next day.

By Bea & Vicky.

Diaries and visit to the BBC

Today we got up at 7:45am as all the days. We went to have breakfast. As yesterday we had given to the monitors our diaries, today they were exposed on the dining room and we could take a look at some of them. Later in class we have worked on homophones and watched a part of a film.

After lunch we took the train to the city center to visit the BBC studios in the Mailbox. Once there we did different activities such recording the news and weather updates and also we spoke in a football match. Later we went to the Bullring and we had an hour and a half for shopping.

We came back and we had dinner. Then we went to play funny games in the snack room. Later we go to the TV room to continue seeing "Ice Age II". Finally we go to sleep because we are very tired.

By Pablo, Gorka & Joan.

Class and Swimming Pool

Dear diary,

Today we got up at the same time as everyday and then we went to have breakfast. After that we went to class and we had a great time because we finished a table game that we were making.

Then we had lunch and later we did English activities; then we went to the swimming pool. We played tennis, badmington and we swam.

Now we are going to have dinner and then play sports. Later we will continue with "Ice Age II" and then we are going to have snack and go to sleep.

By Alex, Aleix & Oscar.

Alton Towers

Today we got up at 7:15am because we went to Alton Towers. Today some of our english teachers came to the Park with us!

Once in Alton Towers we went to ride many attractions, some of them were: "Air" an attraction where you feel that you are flying, "Rita" an other one very special where you feel a strong acceleration. We also liked the "Pirates" where you had to throw water to people, it was very funny and we ended wet.

For lunch we had our packed lunch and we also could buy hot dogs, burgers, pizzas and more. Later we kept riding more attractions, some of water and others drier. We took the bus at 6:00pm and came back to have dinner.

We have nearly finished the film "Fantastic Four" and we'll go to bed after such an exciting day.

We have had a very, very, very good day!!

By Andrés & Antonio.

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Ice skating and sports

Today, we got up at a quarter to eight. We had breakfast, and we went to classes. Like everyday we had break and then we went to class again.
After lunch we went to skating. Where we stayed for an hour and a half. It was very funny! When we arrived we had study time.

After we're going to have dinner, later we are going to play different sports with our teams. We are going to watch "The Fantastic Four" film. And then we are going to revise who has got the medals and we are going to pay the money of the medals and penalties.

Finally we're going to have snack and go to bed.

Don't forget to watch the video of us playing sports.

By Iara, Paula, Irene & Sara.

One Stop Shopping Center and swimming pool

Hi people! Today we have got up at the same hour as always. In the morning, after having breakfast we have gone to class but... It has been very exciting! Why? Because after the break we have gone to One Stop, a shopping centre near BCU, where we have answered some questions about it.

After lunch we have attended English activities (two of the groups played with eggs as you can see on the video) and one hour later we have gone to the swimming pool but we haven't swum today, we have played tennis. Then we have had some study time and we have had dinner. We have played some sports next (both of us have won!!). And after having a shower we'll watch "Fantastic Four", we'll have snack and finally go to bed. Sweet dreams!

By Jaume & Luis.

Mass and Gimkana

Today we woke up at a quarter to eight. We spent the morning in Solihull where we went to mass and shopping. At the end of the mass, in the final announces the priest dedicated us some words.

After lunch we went to the park that surrounds Alexander Stadium, a very big park near the University with sluices. There we did a Gimkana. There were eight tasks to fulfil. We liked it very much.

Later we came back to the University and we had dinner. When we finished we went to practice sports and take a shower because we were very sweated and dirty.

By Marta, Gemma & Judit.

Visit to Stratford

Today, we got up at the same time as all the days. We met our friends down, outside the building and we went to have breakfast. After we did English lessons and break, then we returned to the class to follow with the lessons. When the lessons finished we went to have lunch.

When we finished we went to Stratford-Upon-Avon with a coach and a van. Once we arrived we separated in groups to make an easy visit. We saw Shakespeare's birthplace, the Shakespeare's grandmother house, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the riven Avon and the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried. We had some free time to walk around and answer the questions given to us.

As a curiosity: Harvard was born in Stratford and we passed by his home.

Then we returned to Birmingham for dinner, we were having a barbeque outside but as today's weather was rainy and windy we finally had dinner inside the dining room.

Now we are going to see "High School Musical", have snack and finally go to sleep.

By Gerard & Alberto.

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Shopping in the Bullring

Dear diary,

Today we have had a very busy and funny day. We have got up at a quarter to eight and gone to have an English breakfast. After that we have gone to classes where at the end we have played the game of the apple in the water you can see on the video!

We have had lunch at the same time as always and after that we have taken the train to the center of Birmingham where we have gone shopping to the Bullring and visited the Cathedral.

Now we have just had dinner, we are having study time, and later we'll go to watch "High School Musical" and finally to sleep.

By Ariadna, Sara & Meritxell.

Swimming pool

Today, it was a normal day. We've got up at quarter to eight and then, we have had breakfast. We have attended classes all the morning with our teachers and after lunch, we've had English games. In the afternoon, we've gone to the swimming pool and some people have played tennis or badminton. Then, we've had study time and later, we've had dinner. When we've finished having dinner, we've gone to play sports with our teams. After having a shower, we'll finish Harry Potter's film and we'll go to bed!!

By Alejandro & Albert.

Visit to London

Today, we've finally gone to London. We have got up at 7:00 am, earlier than usually. We've left Birmingham at 8:00 am and have got London at 12:oo pm because of a traffic jam due to an accident. Once there, we have had a very busy morning: we have visited the British Museum (the Rosetta Stone, the mummies...), Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square (Lord Nelson's column), the first Minister's house at number 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament with the Big Ben clock and finally Westminster Abbey. After that, we've stopped in St. James park to have our packed lunch. In the afternoon, we have seen Piccadilly Circus, Regent's Street with Hamleys Toy Store, Oxford Street, Marble Arch (our meeting point in front of the McDonalds) and finally, we have got to Hyde Park where we've taken the bus to go to the London Bridge and the Tower of London passing near Buckingham Palace and the Thames river.

It's been a tiring day but London is worth. We've enjoyed a lot!

By Ariadna, Azucena & Sandra.

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Ice skating and video

Today we've got up at a quarter to eight as all the days since we are here. After we went to breakfast, we've done class, where we have played some funny games and we've listened to music. After lunch, at half past two we've arrived to the Solihull Ice Skating rink.

Now it's five o'clock and we are doing the diary. Next we'll go to dinner and after that we'll practice sports. Finally we'll continue watching Harry Potter and we will talk about tomorrow's visit to London.

Don't forget to watch the video!

By Alejandro & Borja.

Swimming Pool

Today, we've got up at 07.45am, as almost all the days. We had cereals and toast for breakfast.

We have had classes and English activities where we have played bingo and listened to music. After that, we have gone to the swimming pool but not everybody swam. Some of us have played tennis, badmington or table tennis.

When we have arrived to BCU we have started doing today's diary. Later we'll go to practice sports.

We are looking forward to going to London!!

By María, Ana & Marina.

Mass at Solihull and Cinema

Today we have visited Solihull to attend to mass at St. Augustine Church, which was very nice. It looked like an old church but when we got in it was wonderful. We've followed the mass in English reading on the mass book and singing the hymns. In the morning we have gone shopping too.
In the afternoon we have gone to the cinema at Five Ways to watch "Kung Fu Panda", a very funny film of a panda that learns how to do Kung Fu.
Now we'll go on with Harry Potter's film.

By Bernat & Joan.

Visit to Oxford

Today in class we have listened to music like Jonas brother, Tokio Hotel and more. We also represented a dialogue in a shop and we have played a game called twenty one.

After lunch we have gone to Oxford. There we have seen Christ Church College. In this University were filmed some scenes of Harry Potter's first film. After that we have gone shopping some Oxford sweaters.

When we arrived, we had a barbecue and then we started to see "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets".

By Andrea, Alba & Sara.

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Birmingham City Center

Today we had a good time in class this morning. After lunch we went to Birmingham city center by train, only ten minutes from the BCU! We walked along New Street and we arrived to Victoria Square, where we see the Statue of Queen Victoria I and the Town Hall. Then we walked across Central Library to the Simphony Hall and the International Convention Center. After that we walked along the canals, the British waterways, and we liked it very much. At the end of the visit we had some free time to visit a shopping center, "The Pallassades".

After dinner we played some funny games with the monitors.

By Mariano & Marcos.

Bowling

Today, we got up at a quarter to eight, we got dressed and we had breakfast. Later we went to the class and we worked in the lessons with some games. We went to lunch, today it was very good. After lunch we came back to the classrooms to play different activities with the teachers.

In the afternoon we went to the bowling and we played with different groups, among us some played for the first time and could use fences to help. Afterwards we came back to dinner and play some sports: baseball, volleyball, dodgeball and football.

After the shower we went to watch the film "Notting Hill". We started to count medals and penalties. We look forward for tomorrow visit to the city center.

By Júlia, Mònica and Mireia.

Visit to York

Today we got up early (at 07.30 am) because we had to visit York. At 08.00 am we left Birmingham and we spend 3 hour in the bus to get there, by the way we stopped for breakfast. We arrived at York and we visited many things; first we went to see Clifford's Tower. We liked it very much. Then we walked through the city and we saw a very curious street. Afterwards we went to the Cathedral, also named "Minster", we liked it very much because it's very beautiful.

The next thing we did was going to a park to have lunch. And later we had some free time to walk around and some of us went to the Cathedral.

At four o'clock we left York and came back to Birmingham.

We enjoyed the visit a lot because York is a very beautiful city.

By Alex & Santi.

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Ice skating

Today we got up at a quarter to eight. It was our first night here! We had breakfast and the meal wasn't really bad. We took lessons and depending of the level we are in a classroom or in another. We did a break and then we continued the class. After that we had lunch and quickly we went to the ice skating, where we had a good time and we enjoyed it a lot.

Now we are studying and doing this article for the blog in our rooms.

Later we're going to have dinner and then we're going to practice some sports. We're very interested about it beacuse we've never done it before. After that we're going to have a shower and watch a film in English.

We feel at ease to stay here!

By Mar, Clàudia & Eva.

Welcome to the students staying 3 weeks!

In the morning we had breakfast like all the days. Once in class we talked about the visit we did on Saturday to Coventry. There we had to find answers to ten questions about the city and the history of Coventry. Among them, we had to find why the old cathedral was destroyed, who was Lady Godiva and which colour was her horse. During the break we played Twister and we came back to class. After lunch we had English activities and we invented the rules of a sport, it was very interesting. Then, in the afternoon, we went to the swimming pool and finally at half past six we had dinner.

Today has been a fantastic day because the rest of the group staying with us at Birmingham City University has arrived!

WE WELCOME THEM!

By Miguel & Asbel.