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North West

Language Enrichment Event (University of Manchester)

Date: 
Friday, 13 January, 2012 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
University of Manchester

The ever popular Language Enrichment Events are back for winter 2012. Aimed at year 8 pupils, the events are designed to motivate language learners and encourage them to carry on with their languages to GCSE level. Our research shows that the events improve uptake at GCSE by 24%.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Please note there is a small fee of £4 per pupil to attend.

The events are only open to schools where languages is not compulsory. Priority will be given to schools who have not attended a LEE in previous years.

Please see the attached letter for full details.
 

The closing date for bookings is now Wednesday, 14th December 2011.

Programme: 

Please note that this is a draft programme and subject to change.

10.30-10.45 Arrival and registration
10.45-11.15 Why Study Languages Presentation
11.20-12.20 Language Taster & Quiz / Cultural sessions
12.25-13.15 Lunch
13.15-14.15 Language Taster & Quiz / Cultural sessions
14.15-14.30 Farewell & Evaluation
 

Language Enrichment Event (UCLan)

Date: 
Friday, 6 January, 2012 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
UCLan

The ever popular Language Enrichment Events are back for winter 2012. Aimed at year 8 pupils, the events are designed to motivate language learners and encourage them to carry on with their languages to GCSE level. Our research shows that the events improve uptake at GCSE by 24%.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Please note there is a small fee of £4 per pupil to attend.

The events are only open to schools where languages is not compulsory. Priority will be given to schools who have not attended a LEE in previous years.
 

The closing date for bookings is now Wednesday, 14th December 2011.

Programme: 

Please note that this is a draft programme and subject to change.

09.30-10.00 Arrival and registration
10.00-10.30 Welcome/Why Study Languages Presentation
10.40-11.40 Language Taster & Quiz / Cultural sessions
11.45-12.45 Lunch
12.50-13.50 Language Taster & Quiz / Cultural sessions
14.00-14.15 Farewell & Evaluation
 

Essay Writing for Film for Spanish 'A' Level

Date: 
Wednesday, 23 November, 2011 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Geoffrey Manton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University

Following feedback and specific requests from a number of language teachers in the area, we are organising for the 3rd year our workshop for A2 students (Spanish) on how to write an essay in the Foreign Language for the A Level examination (Culture/Film essay question).
 

In the second term, we will organise another one on Almodovar (Volver/ Todo sobre mi madre/ Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios [date tbc.]
 

Please note that places are limited and that the event will only run with a minimum of 50 students in each workshop (booking and payment are required before attending).

Fee: £10 per student, free for accompanying teacher.

To book, please complete the reply slip below.

Programme: 

1.00-1.30 Registration
1.30-2.20 How to write an essay on film
2.20-2.30 Short break
2.30-3.20 First practice on character study using one film
3.20-4.20 Second practice on analysing a theme
a) The consequences of the Spanish Civil War in Spanish society
c) Women in Spanish society
d) Memory and childhood
4.20-4.30 Conclusion and questions

Note: In order to make the most of these workshops, the students should have watched the film prior to attending this event.

Should you have any queries about any aspect of this workshop please do not hesitate to contact Carmen Herrero (c.herrero@mmu.ac.uk)
 

Spanish AS and A2 Study Session: The Devil's Backbone

Date: 
Thursday, 29 September, 2011 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Cornerhouse, Oxford Road, Manchester

This session is open only to young people between 14 – 19 years old accompanied by their teachers.

Recommended for: AS / A2 and equivalent level Spanish Capacity: 158 places

Carmen Herrero will introduce the themes and historical background to El espinazo del diablo. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the events depicted in the film in Spanish, as well as completing AS/A2 Level language exercises. Discussion will focus on themes of the family, friendship, war, the horror film and ‘cine fantástico’, narrative and representation, and characters. Background information on Spanish and Mexican cinemas will be provided.
Led by Carmen Herrero, Head of Spanish, Manchester Metropolitan University

Screening: The Devil’s Backbone (El Espinazo del diablo) 15
Dir Guillermo del Toro / Spain 2001 / 106 mins / In Spanish with English subtitles

Booking required.

Programme: 

Thursday, 29th September 2011, 10:30-15:00

£6 per student

How To Book: Contact the Projector Booking Team at Box Office on 0161 200 1500 between 12:00 – 18:00, Mon – Fri.

http://www.cornerhouse.org/film/film-events/spanish-as-and-a2-study-sess...

INSET: Using Film in the Classroom to Teach Languages

Date: 
Saturday, 8 October, 2011 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
John Dalton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University

This course, supported by Links into Languages and FiLTA (Film in Language Teaching Association. www.filta.org.uk), is for all language teachers seeking innovative and effective strategies to enhance and enrich language learning for their pupils. Film has been shown to be a particularly stimulating and successful resource for language teachers at all levels: providing focus for discussion, access to vocabulary and even a suitable stimulus for speaking and writing assessment. With the aid of a ‘how to read a film’ guide, teachers will also be able to explore different filmic approaches, learn about models for using film in the language classroom, in addition to creating workable activities to be used to further enhance language learning for their pupils.

Recommended for: GCSE, AS, A2 and A Level language teachers of Arabic, English (TESOL/TEFL) French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish and Urdu

£30 per teacher (refreshments and lunch provided)

Booking required.

Programme: 

Saturday, 8th October, 10:00 - 14:15

John Dalton Building, Lecture Theatre CO14

 

 

Family Learning Month

Date: 
Tuesday, 14 June, 2011 - 00:00 to Thursday, 30 June, 2011 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

This series of language sessions is for pupils from primary age to year 10 and will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University.  Arranged in conjunction with Newall Green High School as part of their Family Learning Month.

This event is free of charge and refreshments will be provided.

Programme: 

Tuesday, 14th June - Italian taster session

Wednesday, 15th June - Mandarin taster session

Thursday, 16th June - Italian workshop: 'Getting ready for the olympics'

Tuesday, 21st June - Italian taster session and gestures workshop

Thursday, 23rd June - Italian stories and songs workshop

Tuesday, 28th June - Arabic taster session

Thursday, 30th June - Italian Carnevale mask-making session

Cockermouth Language Enrichment Event

Date: 
Friday, 8 July, 2011 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Cockermouth School

The ever popular Language Enrichment Events are back for summer 2011. Aimed at year 8 pupils, the events are designed to motivate language learners and encourage them to carry on with their languages to GCSE level. Our research shows that the events improve uptake at GCSE by 24%.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages to encourage the learning of languages generally.

This event is being held for local schools in Cumbria, hosted by Cockermouth School and is the third event being held in Cockermouth's Eco Centre.

Language Enrichment Event (UCLan)

Date: 
Thursday, 7 July, 2011 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
UCLan

The ever popular Language Enrichment Events are back for summer 2011. Aimed at year 8 pupils, the events are designed to motivate language learners and encourage them to carry on with their languages to GCSE level. Our research shows that the events improve uptake at GCSE by 24%.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Please note there is a small fee of £4 per pupil to attend.

The events are only open to schools where languages is not compulsory. Priority will be given to schools who have not attended a LEE in previous years.

 

Programme: 

Please note that this is a draft programme and subject to change.

10.30-10.45 Arrival and registration
10.45-11.15 Why Study Languages Presentation
11.20-12.20 Language Taster & Quiz / Cultural sessions
12.25-13.15 Lunch
13.15-14.15 Language Taster & Quiz / Cultural sessions
14.15-14.30 Farewell & Evaluation

Language Enrichment Event (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Date: 
Thursday, 30 June, 2011 - 00:00
Event Type: 
Workshop
Region: 
North West
Location: 
Manchester Metropolitan University

The ever popular Language Enrichment Events are back for summer 2011. Aimed at year 8 pupils, the events are designed to motivate language learners and encourage them to carry on with their languages to GCSE level. Our research shows that the events improve uptake at GCSE by 24%.

The events use language tasters and cultural activities in less widely taught languages to encourage the learning of languages generally.

Please note there is a small fee of £4 per pupil to attend.

The events are only open to schools where languages is not compulsory. Priority will be given to schools who have not attended a LEE in previous years.

Programme: 

Please note that this is a draft programme and subject to change.

10.30-10.45 Arrival and registration
10.45-11.15 Why Study Languages Presentation
11.20-12.20 Language Taster & Quiz / Cultural sessions
12.25-13.15 Lunch
13.15-14.15 Language Taster & Quiz / Cultural sessions
14.15-14.30 Farewell & Evaluation

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