Globish: The New Way to Communicate in English?

English or Globish? What is the difference?
Have you ever heard of Globish? Globish is short for Global English. It is the simplified form of English codified by a retired IBM vice-president from France. Globish began in 2004 as various written works were published on the topic. At that time, English teachers laughed at the 1500-word dialect and they believed that the speakers of Globish were destroying the beautiful English language. Years later, however, the tone of the conversation has shifted. More and more businessmen are reported to be learning Globish to expand their businesses worldwide.

Globish allows you to:

• Communicate in English, using only 1500 words.
• Employ simple, but standard grammatical structure.
• Learn enough pronunciation and spelling for 1500 words only.
• Provide a tool for leading a conversation in business or as a tourist, anywhere in the world.                                                                                                   (in Globish.com)

MY FAVOURITE THINGS

Stories can be told without any words. Follow the children in this short film and find out what "My Favourite Things" is all about.
Created in 2009 and directed by Edward Styles, this film is a sweet colourful journey.

My Favourite Things from kidswithcrayons on Vimeo.

What are you favourite things? Share them with us!

LOVE IS ‘ON’ THE AIR! The TOP Love Songs

On VALENTINE'S DAY many radio stations play to romantic songs of the present and past.
Have you got a favourite love song? Which is your favourite love song(s)? Share your list with us!
Listen to the selections below!


Remember any love songs of the 90s?




What about the 60s?



So, what are your favourite love songs?

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

You are certainly familiar with many famous romantic couples from literature and cinema too. However, no one can beat Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet!

If you haven't read the play or watched it yet - a serious crime, in my humble opinion! ;-) - you can watch the video below and you'll get the main plot of the most tragic love story of all! 

Well, this version has a totally different ending... but you'll still get the gist of it! Enjoy!

Curious about Romeo and Juliet? Check out these links:

• Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare - the text
• Romeo and Juliet - Wikipedia information on the play
• Romeo + Juliet, film directed by Baz Luhrmann - movie trailer
• Romeo + Juliet, film directed by Baz Luhrmann - movie information 1 information 2

VALENTINE'S DAY: Spending Money on Your Honey

How much money do people spend on Valentine's Day?
Take a look at this great infographic from Savings.com.
What about you? Will you be spending any money on your loved one? :-)

Presented by Savings.com Blog & Save

The History of Valentine's Day

What do you actually know about Saint Valentine's Day?


Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? 
Watch the video below in order to find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Are you going to do anything special with your loved one?


Would you like to treat your beloved with something sweet? 


Watch the Jamie Oliver cooking something very special and easy! Answer the quiz below.

CONTEST: OLIMPÍADAS DO INGLÊS 2010/2011

On January 19th, many students from our school participated in our 3rd edition of the Olimpíadas do Inglês Contest.

The English Department thanks all the students who participated in this contest! 

We are pleased to announce the winners!

7th form: Pilar Costa Alves, number 19, Class 7A

8th form: Rui Campos, number 21, Class 8B

9th form: Patrícia Martins, number 5, Class 9B

8th/9th CEF Courses: Diogo Fernandes, number 2, Class 9E

10th form: Carolina Gonçalves, number 7, Class 10D

10th form Vocational Courses: Andreia Sousa, number 3, Class 10J

11th form: Marina Costa, number 18, Class 11D

11th form Vocational Courses: Nádia Campos, number 14, Class 11H

12th form Vocational Courses: Luís Araújo, number 8, Class 12H

Congratulations to the students who won the Olimpíadas do Inglês Contest!

YOU ARE (SIMPLY) THE BEST!

Happy Groundhog Day!

Do you know what day is today? It's Groundhog Day!

Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated on February 2nd. It is usually celebrated in North America.It began in the year 1886. This holiday celebrates "Punxsutawney Phil", a groundhog that could supposedly predict the weather.

According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow (toca - Port.) on this day, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will soon end. If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.

A Look Back on How 2010 Changed Our Lives...

January 2011 is quickly coming to an end. But it is never too late to look back at 2010. 
How did 2010 change our lives? Check this infograph that sums up some of the events that marked year 2010. 
Thank you Ellie Koning, from rainy Seattle, for sharing this link with us!

Via: OnlineSchools.org 

IT'S NOW OFFICIAL! ES/3 BARCELINHOS WILL BE RECONSTRUCTED!

Our  school

Today, the Portuguese Prime Minister and the Minister of Education have announced that our school - Escola Secundária/3 de Barcelinhos - will be one of the 90 schools to be rebuilt and modernized in the near future. 
Our school is now officially part of phase 4 (check this link!) of the requalification programme of the Portuguese schools (Programa de Modernização do Parque Escolar Destinado ao Ensino Secundário).
Let us hope that we won't have to wait too long for it! Our school really needs to have work done on the buildings and facilities!


What do you think of this? 

IF A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, THEN ...

... A CARTOON IS WORTH A THOUSAND AND ONE!

What messages do these cartoons transmit? Tell us what you think!

Cartoon 1 - Title: AUSTRALIA TODAY Artist: Martin Sutovec  

CAGLE CARTOONS

Cartoon 2 - Title: ZODIAC CHANGES Artist: Cam Cardow  

CAGLE CARTOONS