43rd National English Language Competition

43rd National English 
Language Competition 
took place in our school 
on Tuesday.

26 students participated in the Competition. 

The contestants sat the grammar and lexical test that covered gap completion, multiple choice and translation tasks. The test obviously much exceeded the extended level stipulated in the Secondary School curriculum. 

Piotr Wojciechowski (3B) achieved the highest score and was the best in our school. 

The honorary mention should also be given to Agata Adler and Mateusz Różański, who also may be proud of their scores. 

Congratulations! 

The organizers of the Competition decided that 30 points (i.e. 50% of the test total score) qualified students to the Regional Stage of the Completion. Unfortunately, no-one in our school qualified to to the next stage.

You may find the Competition Past Papers HERE

27th International IATEFL Poland CONFERENCE

Bozena Wojtkowiak, one of the English teachers in our school participated in the 27th International IATEFL Poland CONFERENCE on 21st - 23rd September. 

The conference took place in the picturesque city of Wroclaw. 

During the 3-day conference Bozena Wojtkowiak took part in the intensive training seminars, plenaries, and discussion groups as well as live lessons with learners. 

During the conference numerous presentations were given by top ELT specialists, writers and many distinguished quests. 

This year more than 1000 participants enjoyed the conference and had he opportunity to learn about new teaching trends and techniques. 

Some of the seminars were focused on the profession of a teacher and how to cope with the challenges that come with the job. 

Moreover, thousands of recent ELT publications were on display.  There were also numerous opportunities to make new friends, as well.

We hope Bozena Wojtkowiak will share with us the new knowledge and skills she acquired during the conference soon.

For more information on the IATEFL see HERE

EUROWEEK" - leaders training camp

We would like to invite all students from our school to take part in the "EUROWEEK" - leaders training camp.

The "EUROWEEK" camp is an educational program/ seminar for students of all age and adult learner. It focuses in enhancing the English language and leadership skills of its participants. 

Most of the classes is conducted in English Language by volunteers from all over the globe e.g. United Kingdom, Argentina, France, Germany. Romania and many more.

Sample activities include:

Team Building

Management

World Cultures

European relations

Leadership

Work and Study

The estimated cost of the 5-day camp is:

360 PLN Accomodation and full-board (3 meals a day)

100 PLN Transportation (coach or train)

50 PLN Insurance (if required)

50-100 PLN Pocket money (depending on the student)

If you are interested please contact our Students' Council

More information HERE

International English Teacher Training Day

On Saturday the team of English teachers from our school participated in the International English Teacher Training Day at the International House in Torun. 

   
 During the workshops the teachers sharpened their teaching skills on various subjects such as utilizing video sources during lessons, incorporating language games in the classroom, task-based learning, making English lessons real and personalizing the teaching materials.

The workshops were delivered by a panel of distinguished guests with many years of experience in English language teaching. 

Moreover, the International House Toruń celebrated its 25th anniversary so there was a big social event with cake and wine.

The event was also supported by the National Geographic Publishing House and MM Publications.

Congratulations to International House Toruń and keep up good work!

Language Factory Open Day

On Saturday we held Open Day in our school.

 Prospective students enjoyed the opportunity to visit our school, see the school premises and classrooms. 

They could talk to our students and teachers, ask questions about both teaching and learning.

The language class (2B) decorated one of the classrooms.

 They also prepared "English Wheel of Fortune"  - a language game for the students-to-be.

It was great fun for everybody!

SEE YOU NEXT TIME!

Studying in Great Britain at Aberystwyth University

Studying in Great Britain at Aberystwyth University 

  On 9th March our students had the pleasure of participating in a meeting regarding studying in the United Kingdom. 

In the contemporary, dynamic and developing society of “global village” studying abroad is an attractive and appealing alternative to studying in Poland. 

Our students were familiarised with the language requirements and application procedures. 

Our experts also presented the approximate costs of studying abroad in comparison to studying in Poland. 

The students could ask questions and those who were particularly interested in studying abroad had the opportunity to discuss the issue with the experts. 

More information HERE