AND THAT WAS MY LAST DAY AT PILGRIMS, UNIVERSITY OF KENT

 A experience never to be forgotten that always brings smiles when thinking of it.

The official picture. From left to right: Daniela, Marieta, Manuela, Martina, Elena, Katka,  Fanny (that's me :)), Sonja,  Jitka,  our trainer Marina Marinova, and Stefania.
Thanks to each and all for everything I learnt and the moments we shared.

Some nice photos of my first week in Canterbury

Going sightseeing (and shopping, I must say) with my dear flatmates Niki, Lily and Juanmi.

Welcome to Canterbury Cathedral: 

a must-see

We went to a service in Canterbury magnificent Cathedral and we enjoyed the Choral Evensong by a boys' choir. An unforgettable experience!                                

Another very popular tourist attraction that visitors love is the River Tour. I did go on the river tour and it was definitely more than worthwhile.

Admiring the view from our little boat!

This is our captain, who was very knowledgeable and, overall, great fun! 

 More pics and info coming soon ...

My second week has just started and ... still so much work to do :)

TEACHING ADVANCED STUDENTS: COURSE CONTENTS

1ST WEEK	9.00 – 10.30	11.00 – 12.30	14.00 – 15.30
Tue, 07.07.2015	Dealing with longer texts 1.	Dealing with a short story 2	Types of feedbacks 1
Wed, 08.07.2015	Live Listening	Listening a recorded text (You Tube)	TBL in different settings
Thu, 09.07.2015	Speaking activities 1	Speaking activities 2	Pronunciation
Fr, 10.07.2015	Teaching lexis 1	Teaching grammar 1	Grammar games

2nd WEEK	9.00 – 10.30	11.00 – 12.30	14.00 – 15.30
Mo, 13.07.2015	Introducing “new” grammar to advanced students 2	Dictations: what are they good for?	Process and product writing
Tue, 14.07.2015	Classroom management: Setting up group activities	Classroom management: dealing with difficulties	Revisiting: the importance of revision activities.
Wed, 15.07.2015	More on feedbacks. Tests and assessment	More writing activities: Poems	Internet resources
Thu, 16.07.2015	More on pen-and-paper activities	Work with course books	CLIL/  Catch-ups
Fr, 17.07.2015	Designing your own games	Songs and music in the classroom	End-of-course activities

“Teaching Advanced Students”

Hi everyone and welcome to our newly-born blog!

I’m Fanny and I’m doing a course on “Teaching Advanced Students” at Pilgrims at the University of Kent, Canterbury. Canterbury is a place not to be missed if you happen to be in England.

Today’s my 3^rd day at Pilgrims and so far so good.

Loads of new things, ideas, experiences to take in, so imagine how much more I’ll learn by the end of the two weeks that I’ll be here!!!

Most importantly, I’ve met some wonderful people from all over the world.

Hope you join me throughout this journey and find it as enjoyable as I do.

TODAY’S MESSAGE: “I’m a teacher-learner”