Programa de Inmersión Lingüística en colonias de verano

Ayudas para participar en el Programa de Inmersión Lingüística en colonias de verano en inglés. Convocatoria 2014

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Datos generales:

• Descripción:
  Los beneficiarios asistirán a colonias de inmersión lingüística, en régimen de internado, durante una quincena del mes de julio, en las que trabajarán aspectos orales de la lengua inglesa mediante actividades lúdicas y deportivas que se desarrollarán en instalaciones situadas en el territorio español peninsular.
• Modalidades:
  • Grupo I: Alumnos en alguna de las siguientes situaciones:
    • a) Orfandad absoluta.
    • b) Con padre/madre/hermanos afectado(s) de minusvalía legalmente calificada (en grado superior al 65%) o padeciéndola el/la propio/a solicitante (en grado superior al 33%)
    • c) Pertenecer a familias cuyo sustentador principal se encuentre en situación legal de desempleo o con incapacidad permanente absoluta.
    • d) Pertenecer a familia numerosa o monoparental.
  • Grupo II: resto de alumnos
     
• Destinatarios:
  Alumnos de 5º y 6º de Educación Primaria y 1º de ESO que cumplan los requisitos establecidos.
• Nº de becas: 
  2.200 ayudas.
  • Grupo I:
    • 660 ayudas para la primera quincena de julio 2014
    • 660 ayudas para la segunda quincena de julio 2014
  • Grupo II:
    • 440 ayudas para la primera quincena de julio 2014
    • 440 becas para la segunda quincena de julio 2014
• Requisitos:
  • a) Estar matriculado en el curso 2013/2014 en un centro sostenido con fondos públicos, en 5º o 6º de Educación Primaria o 1º de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria.
  • b) Tener, como máximo, 13 años a fecha 31 de diciembre de 2014.
  • c) Haber obtenido en el curso anterior (2012/2013) como mínimo:
    • una nota media de notable
    • una calificación de notable en la asignatura de inglés
  • d) No haber sido beneficiario de la ayuda en convocatorias anteriores.
     
• Dotación:
  La ayuda contribuye al pago de los gastos de enseñanza, material, manutención y alojamiento; el beneficiario deberá abonar a la empresa organizadora 50€ (Grupo I) o 200€ (Grupo II). Los gastos de transporte hasta la instalación educativa corren por cuenta del beneficiario.
• Duración:
  • Primera quincena: del 29 de junio al 13 de julio 2014
  • Segunda quincena: del 13 al 27 de julio 2014
• Plazo de presentación
• Desde: 26 de febrero de 2014
• Hasta: 14 de marzo de 2014
Plazo de presentación abierto
• ¿Cómo realizarlo?:
  Mediante solicitud cumplimentada en la sede electrónica del Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte, apartado “Trámites y servicios” http://www.mecd.gob.es.
• Destino:
  Instalaciones situadas en el territorio español peninsular
• Proceso de selección:
  Para cada grupo y quincena, las solicitudes se ordenarán:
  • a) Primer criterio: en función de la nota media obtenida en el curso 2012/2013.
  • b) Segundo criterio: en función de la nota en la asignatura de inglés en el curso 2012-2013.
  • c) Tercer criterio: si persiste el empate utilizando los criterios anteriores, se dará prioridad al solicitante de mayor edad, en función de su fecha de nacimiento.

Convocatoria:

• Texto convocatoria:
  Documento de convocatoria oficial.
• Fecha de publicación:
  25 de febrero de 2014

Solicitud:

• Instrucciones:
  • Instrucciones con certificado digital 
  • Instrucciones sin certificado digital 
• Documentación requerida:
  • a) Sin certificado digital: Impreso de solicitud certificado validado y sellado por el centro educativo, y certificado o copia del boletín de notas de notas del curso 2012/2013 (sellado y expedido por el centro educativo).
  • b) Con certificado digital: anexar plantilla PDF (validada y sellada por el centro educativo) y certificado o copia del boletín de notas del curso 2012/13 (sellado y expedido por el centro educativo).
• Lugar de entrega:
  Dirección General de Evaluación y Cooperación Territorial – C/ Los Madrazo, 15 Registro. 28014 Madrid

Más información sobre este trámite o servicio:

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• Promotores:
  Centro Nacional de Innovación e Investigación Educativa.
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Retrieved at: http://englishwordoftheday2010.blogspot.com.es/2014/02/love-idioms.html

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Lego Told Off by a 7 Year Old Girl

Below you have the letter that Charlotte, a 7 year old girl wrote to Lego Company...

Frozen in 25 Languages

Disney has decided to release one of the songs of  Frozen’s soundtrack sung in 25 languages.

It has drawn our attention that Latin American Spanish and Castillian Spanish are treated as different languages as well as French and Canadian French, while there is only one version of English, for instance.

We are also happy to discover that Catalan, one of Spain’s regional languages is included. However, we’re a bit dissapointed that others such as Galician or Euskera have not been chosen...

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Groundhog Day 2014

Groundhog Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February 2nd in the United States and Canada. A groundhog (Marmota monax) is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels.

According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day fails to see its shadow, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will soon end. If on the other hand, the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks. 

The holiday, which began as a Pennsylvania German custom in southeastern and central Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, has its origins in ancient European weather folklore, wherein a badger or sacred bearis the prognosticator as opposed to a groundhog.

The Truth

An unsuspecting couple meets Morpheus at a valet stand. He presents them with two choices: a red key or a blue key. Should they choose wisely, they'll never look at luxury—or Kia—the same again.

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The 3 Wise Men Didn't Have a GPS 2014

There is no historical evidence, but we can be quite sure that the 3 Magi did not use a GPS to find the stable in Bethlehem...

Life of Brian

Scene 2: Three Wise Men with Bad Senses of Direction

The sketch:

holy music

BABY BRIAN COHEN: crying
WISE MAN #1: Ahem.
MANDY COHEN: Ohhh!
whump
Who are you?
WISE MAN #1: We are three wise men.

Three Wise Men 2014

In Christian tradition the Magi (pronounced /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/; from the Greek: μάγοι, magoi, usually translated as "wise men", although it probably meant "astronomer" or "astrologer"... that is why they were following a star), also referred to as the (Three) Wise Men, (Three) Kings, or Kings from the East, are said to have visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts.Traditions identify a variety of different names for the Magi. In the Western Christian church they have been commonly known since the 8th century as Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. In the Gospel of Matthew, the only one to describe the visit of the Magi, it states that they came "from the east" to worship the Christ, "born King of the Jews". Although Matthew does not mention their number, because three gifts are recorded as having been given to the Christ Child, traditionally there are thought to have been three Magi. The Magi, as the "Three Kings" or "Three Wise Men" are regular figures in traditional accounts of the nativity and in celebrations of Christmas.

New Year's Day 2014

"New Year's Day" is a song by rock band U2. It is on their 1983 album War and it was released as the album's lead single in January 1983. Written about the Polish Solidarity movement, "New Year's Day" is driven by Adam Clayton's distinctive bassline and The Edge's keyboard playing. It was the band's first UK hit single, peaking at #10 on the singles chart, #11 on the Dutch Top 40 and charting on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in their career. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine placed the single at #427 on their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

31st December 2013: New Year's Eve

As you all know, in Spain we eat twelve grapes at midnight. The actual countdown is primarily followed from the clock on top of  the Correos building in Puerta del Sol square, Madrid. It is traditional to eat twelve grapes, on on each chime of the clock. This tradition has its origins in 1909, when grape growers in Alicante thought of it as a way to cut down on the large production surplus they had had that year. Nowadays the tradition is followed by almost every Spaniard, and the twelve grapes have become synonimous with the New Year. After the clock has finished striking twelve, people greet each other and toast with sparkling wine (such as champagane or cider).

New Year Resolutions 2014

A New Year's resolution is a commitment an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year’s Day and remain until fulfilled or abandoned.

Labor students: Are you making any New Year's Resolutions for 2014? Maybe working harder at school? Spending less time on Tuenti? Leave your comments and tell everybody what your resolutions for the New Year are!

26th December: Boxing Day 2013

Today is Boxing Day. No, it has nothing to do with the sport of fighting with the fists. This is the reason for the name:

A box, usually of earthenware, in which contributions of money were collected at Christmas, by apprentices, etc.; the box being broken when full, and the contents shared.

So, the name Boxing Day derives from the tradition of giving seasonal gifts, on the day after Christmas, to less wealthy people and social inferiors, which was later extended to various workpeople such as labourers and servants.

Who brings gifts to Europe?

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What if Virgin Mary Had Whatsapp? (2013)

THE DIGITAL STORY OF NATIVITY

How would the birth of Jesus be experienced through digital media such as Facebook, Twitter, Amazon...? Have a look at the video below:

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Christmas' Eve Dinner 2013

In Britain, turkey is the traditional dish for Christmas' Eve dinner. Enjoy it!

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Merry Christmas 2013!

Labor English Zone wishes you the 

Season's Greetings

At Labor English Zone we know what present we want for Christmas!

7 O´Clock News / Silent Night 2013

Recorded on August 22nd, 1966, "7 O'Clock News/Silent Night" is the twelfth and final track on "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme", a 1966 album by Simon and Garfunkel. The track consists of an overdubbing of two contrasting recordings: a simple arrangement of the Christmas carol "Silent Night", and a simulated "7 O'Clock News" bulletin of the actual events of 3 August 1966.

8 Facts about Spain's 'El Gordo' Lottery 2013

The following article was published by PR Newswire on7th December 2010.

Christmas Carols & Songs 2013

A carol is a song of praise or joy, especially for Christmas. But it is also an old round dance often accompanied by singing.  The word was probably from Old French, derived from Latin choraula, which means "choral song".

Enjoy a selection of traditional Christmas carols and songs in English. Lyrics are included, so you can learn how to sing them!

Romans, Go Home!

CENTURION: What's this, then? 'Romanes Eunt Domus'? 'People called Romanes they go the house'?
BRIAN: It-- it says, 'Romans, go home'.
CENTURION: No, it doesn't. What's Latin for 'Roman'? Come on!
BRIAN: Aah!
CENTURION: Come on!
BRIAN: 'R-- Romanus'?
CENTURION: Goes like...?
BRIAN: 'Annus'?
CENTURION: Vocative plural of 'annus' is...?
BRIAN: Eh. 'Anni'?
CENTURION: 'Romani'. 'Eunt'? What is 'eunt'?
BRIAN: 'Go'. Let--
CENTURION: Conjugate the verb 'to go'.
BRIAN: Uh. 'Ire'. Uh, 'eo'. 'Is'. 'It'. 'Imus'. 'Itis'. 'Eunt'.
CENTURION: So 'eunt' is...?
BRIAN: Ah, huh, third person plural, uh, present indicative. Uh, 'they go'.
CENTURION: But 'Romans, go home' is an order, so you must use the...?
BRIAN: The... imperative!
CENTURION: Which is...?
BRIAN: Umm! Oh. Oh. Um, 'i'. 'I'!
CENTURION: How many Romans?
BRIAN: Ah! 'I'-- Plural. Plural. 'Ite'. 'Ite'.
CENTURION: 'Ite'.
BRIAN: Ah. Eh.
CENTURION: 'Domus'?
BRIAN: Eh.
CENTURION: Nominative?
BRIAN: Oh.
CENTURION: 'Go home'? This is motion towards. Isn't it, boy?
BRIAN: Ah. Ah, dative, sir! Ahh! No, not dative! Not the dative, sir! No! Ah! Oh, the... accusative! Accusative! Ah! 'Domum', sir! 'Ad domum'! Ah! Oooh! Ah!
CENTURION: Except that 'domus' takes the...?
BRIAN: The locative, sir!
CENTURION: Which is...?!
BRIAN: 'Domum'.
CENTURION: 'Domum'.
BRIAN: Aaah! Ah.
CENTURION: 'Um'. Understand?
BRIAN: Yes, sir.
CENTURION: Now, write it out a hundred times.
BRIAN: Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. Hail Caesar, sir.
CENTURION: Hail Caesar. If it's not done by sunrise, I'll cut your balls off.
BRIAN: Oh, thank you, sir. Thank you, sir. Hail Caesar and everything, sir! Oh. Mmm!
Finished!
ROMAN SOLDIER STIG: Right. Now don't do it again. 
[CENTURIONS chase BRIAN]
MAN: Hey! Bloody Romans.

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