SSIFF 2018

 Do you know who are getting the Donostia Award this year?

DBH 1 students have all the details about it.

An American actor, a Japanese director and a brilliant British actress are the special guests.




 On the 4th floor, you will find more information about them and about other expected stars such as Robert Patinson, Laeticia Casta or Ryan Gosling.

Thank you, Hanna!

Today we are celebrating our last LITERATURE TALK with our American guest, Hanna. During the last weeks, we have been reading The woman who disappeared, a really interesting detective story. We hope we share other stories, points of view, comments .... next year. Enjoy the summer!

Tyann from Idaho in our English classes

DBH 4  grade students are delighted with Tyann, our new conversation assistant. Thanks to her, they have learned about American university life and the presence of Basque people and culture in Boise, Idaho. They were surprised when they found out the existence of Basque clubs, a famous celebration called "Jaialdi" or "Jai Alai" pilota courts in different states.

GREAT IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT ESCAPE!!
Are you planning the next long weekend and you don't know where to go yet? Visit the "Gallery of museums" where you can get information and opinion about local museums (Chocolate Museum of Tolosa or the Planetarium), interesting places (Altamira cave, Rio Tinto mines) or other cool places (Universal estudios in los Angeles, The air force base museum in Ohio). 
DBH 2. students, congratulations for your good work!

New English conversation assistants

Yesterday we met our new teachers. Olivia is from Washington (State) and she will help DBH 1 students.
Do you know that her university is in Boise (Idaho), a city with a big Basque community?

 The other one is Sarah. She comes from California and she is ready to work with the DBH 2 students. Look at the picture, the students have changed their real names for an American one!!

Our favourite apps, networking sites and website

What's your favourite website? and the best app or social networking for you?
Our DBH 3 students love chatting in WhatsApp, watching videos in YouTube upload their pictures in Instagram. But other apps are also very popular: Shazam, Twitter...

4 useful Apps for language learning:

 1. SOUNDS: This app helps you study and practise pronunciation wherever you are. There are two versions of Sounds.

 

 

 

  2. THE ENGLISH LEARNING LOUNGE:

Its is an app that focuses on all aspects of language learning. It gives detailed grammar explanations and plenty of opportunity to practise through multiple-choice tests. Students are provided with authentic listening and reading material which is a great way to engage them. The app starts with beginners and slowly builds up to advanced levels.

 

 3. LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR:

The app is designed for all levels but you can choose which is best suited to you. The app has a variety of activities to practise grammar and many are interactive.

  

4. JOHNNY GRAMMAR'S WORD CHALLENGE:

 It is a quiz app by the British Council that tests vocabulary and grammar that appear in every day situations. The quiz has different linguistic levels, the ability to compete with other players and is split into three main areas: grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Students will like the interactive game feel to the quiz and the fact that you gain badges as you move through the different levels.