the European Dau of Languages

This year in Escola Básica e Secundária do Cadaval, the Group of English organized a celebration of the European Day of Languages. The activity took place in the school courtyard during the mid-morning break, with all students coming together to sing the European Anthem an present their country. Each class was there representing a country of the European Union.

The teen world - moving on with your life

Would you like to live on your own or do you prefer to live with your parents?
Is there a good reason to keep on living with your parents to a later age?
What challenges do you think you will face if you live on your own?

Listen and read about a girl who has moved to her own place and list the advanatges and disadvantages of living on your own.


http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/i-wanna-talk-about/living-my-own

Internet Dangers

Internet dangers are real!  So you'd better stay safe! Think before you publish!
Photos and personal information go viral and you can't stop it from being spread all over the place.....







You can get very interesting advice on how to saty safe online. Check this ebook

digital divide

Digital divide is the gap between the countries with more advance communication and information tecnology and the countries with less.

If you want to know more about this topic follow the link:

http.//engmis.wikidot.com/digital

how to fold napkins

Napkins can play an interesting role in the decoration of elaborate table settings table or simple place setting . Learn how to make different foldings. Follow the links and practise. Have fun!

video 1 -
video 2 - making a swan
video 3 - napkins for silver service
video 4 - bishop's hat
video 5 - bird of paradise ( easy and quick)

Room service

Room service is part of the duties of a server working in a hotel. Here are some dialogues for listening and practising
Follow the links:
room service
or

dialogue

communication: From local to global

Communication , a basic need?

the media and global communication

Communication
A basic need?


What are mass media? how did they develop and why are they important in todays society? Check out this video.

Bartending

CEF BAR 2.3 turma 1.2

Practical activities with the class
Training for bar and restaurant service can be real fun as long as you enjoy what you do!

 

Learn about food

Here are some videos on food. Listen and revise your vocabulary . Enjoy!







games - which one

Dialogues at the restaurant

Watch these videos and learn the propor way of attending costumers at a restaurant:






in this video you have useful vocabulary to learn. watch , relax and enjoy



here is another one.


were these videos useful?

say byebye

After the meal is over waiters must handle payments

here is how:

dealing with problems

what to when the clients spills the wine


not pleased with the meal


dealing with credit cards


dealing with multiple offers to pay

handling large parties

how to serve a table in a rush hour or large parties

know your menu


taking orders



serving food


saying bye-bye
presenting the bill

special meals

A five course meal


how to behave
rules and etiquette using silverware

rules and etiquette using glassware

rules and etiquette for eating

wine service

understanding wine
reading labels


how to open a bottle of wine


how to serve wine


how to serve the guest a bottle of wine - the job of a sommelier (wine waiter)


how to match wines and food - the work of the sommelier


how to open a bottle of champagne



wine tasting etiquette

Breakfast in the hotel -special services

Breakfast in the hotel is one of the special services a hotel can offer. Here is a presentation to help you understand what steps you should know to serve efficiently



How to prepare an english breakfast:


Pay special attention to the ingredients.

The menu

How to desing a menu? what aspects should you consider?


Planning a Menu for a Restaurant -- powered by eHow.com
Watch this video and read the article for additional tips


You should also read these pratical tips to make a stylish restaurant menu.

Place setings informal, formal buffet

From informal to formal

How to Set the Table for Basic, Informal, & Formal Dinners -- powered by eHow.com

follow the links and watch other related videos.
http://www.ehow.com/video_4985563_set-informal-table.html
http://www.ehow.com/video_4419747_place-water-glasses-table-settings.html
http://www.ehow.com/video_4419748_place-napkins-table-settings.html
http://www.ehow.com/video_4440112_creative-table-settings-dinner-parties.html


follow the links to related article to learn more:
http://www.ehow.com/about_6386870_formal-table-setting-etiquette.html

buffet service


enjoy.

at the restaurant etiquete and service

Attending clients correctly and efficiently is not always easy and a little awerness
of what you should do and shouldn't do can help you avoid making mistakes. here are some videos to help you understand what to do to please the client:

http://www.ehow.com/video_2280039_examples-bad-customer-service.html

Table manners and etiquette


How to Use Proper Table Etiquette -- powered by eHow.com

Glossary for waiters and barmen

Hi people.
Types of glasses and their usage.

want to know about glasware? check this out
I've found a cool aid for you online. It has got very interesting information for food words in the glossary and key sentences for communication with clients.
Chech these online activities out and have fun!
for listening and repeating the words
http://www.languageguide.org/english/vocabulary/food/
http://www.languageguide.org/english/vocabulary/food2/
listen http://www.learnenglish.de/vocabulary/food.htm

Songs about work 2

Rocket man.
This is a great song by Elton John. It's about working in space and the loneliness felt in space.


Rocket Man
She packed by bag last night, preflightZero hour, nine a.m.And I'm gonna be highAs a kite by then
I miss the earth so muchI miss my wifeIt's lonely out in spaceOn such a timeless flight
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to findI'm not the man they think I am at homeAh, no no no...I'm a rocket manRocket manBurnin' out his fuseUp here alone
Mars ain't the kind of placeTo raise your kidsIn fact, it's cold as hellAnd there's no one there to raise themIf you did
And all this scienceI don't understandIt's just my jobFive days a weekA Rocket ManRocket Man
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to findI'm not the man they think I am at homeAh, no no no...
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to findI'm not the man they think I am at homeAh, no no no...I'm a rocket manRocket manBurnin' out his fuseUp here alone
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, timeAnd I think it's gonna be a long, long, timeAnd I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
Long, long, timeLong, long, time
Ah, no, no, no...Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, n

you have a trasnlation of this song here

Songs about work

Work is a theme developed in many songs. Listening to songs is a great way to learn English. You can also improve your pronunciation skills by singing along!!!
Have fun singing these songs:









You can get the lyrics here



listen and try to write down the lyrics of the song!!!

Cool videos about learning to cook

hello, everyone.
Here are some videos showing a great school for future cooks and chefs.



What personal qualities do you need to become a good chef?
What do you need to learn?




Write your personal opinion on this video. Would you like to be a commercial cook?

Do you like making cakes? Would you like to be a patisseur? watch this video:









Which deserts did you find most appealing?
Why are these events important both for talent hunters as for patisseurs?

What to know more about other jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry? go to
this fantastic school.