Hi guys,
Today we had a funny lesson with Rebecca. We have spoken about advertising which is a very interesting topic. Particularly, if it is presented by Rebecca. We had a lot to laugh.
Firstly, we had to interpret some advertisements which were not really easy to understand. But after the explanations of Rebecca everyone could see the messages behind the pictures.
Next, we made some exercises on business words and on articles which are very helpful.
And now (since 3.30 pm.), us5 is working on the project.
Best regards,
Sabine
Dienstag, 11. September 2007
us5 @ Queen Alexandra Hospital
Friday afternoon we had a guided tour through the huge Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. Sue and Peter, the guest speakers from the morning, expected us and explained us how they are working and organised.
the main entrance of the Queen Alexandra Hospital
Currently, there is a building shell next to the "old" Queen Alexandra Hospital. They will finish it by 2009. The NHS has a lot of plans for the new building.
the plan for the new hospital
It was very interesting to see the difference between a British and an Austrian hospital. In my hometown in South-Tyrol which is Italian, the hospitals are also very different. I think we have more comfort but I have to mention that I have never been in such a large hospital. The size is probably one of the main reasons why six or eight people have to share one room.
It was a great experience to see how a such a huge British hospital works.
the main entrance of the Queen Alexandra Hospital
Currently, there is a building shell next to the "old" Queen Alexandra Hospital. They will finish it by 2009. The NHS has a lot of plans for the new building.
the plan for the new hospital
It was very interesting to see the difference between a British and an Austrian hospital. In my hometown in South-Tyrol which is Italian, the hospitals are also very different. I think we have more comfort but I have to mention that I have never been in such a large hospital. The size is probably one of the main reasons why six or eight people have to share one room.
It was a great experience to see how a such a huge British hospital works.
Wednesday @ class
Hello everybody!
This morning we had a very interesting lesson (Applied Language Tasks) with Carolyn where we talked about the housing situation in England. In the excercise afterwards we had to pretend being the allocation manager in the Housing department of the local council and then we decided who will get which type of accommodation.
Carolyn gave us a lot of information, for example:
Everybody who wants to have a flat or house from the council, is on a waiting list for six years on average.
Unemployement is no reason to get an accommodation. Vulnarable people or people who are living in an overcrowded flat or house are prioritised.
For this decision it is also important if the children are of the same sex or not. If they are not of the same sex, a seperate room is necessary for every child.
... now we are going to our next lesson: Business English with Rebecca.
Anne
This morning we had a very interesting lesson (Applied Language Tasks) with Carolyn where we talked about the housing situation in England. In the excercise afterwards we had to pretend being the allocation manager in the Housing department of the local council and then we decided who will get which type of accommodation.
Carolyn gave us a lot of information, for example:
Everybody who wants to have a flat or house from the council, is on a waiting list for six years on average.
Unemployement is no reason to get an accommodation. Vulnarable people or people who are living in an overcrowded flat or house are prioritised.
For this decision it is also important if the children are of the same sex or not. If they are not of the same sex, a seperate room is necessary for every child.
... now we are going to our next lesson: Business English with Rebecca.
Anne
Guest speakers - Sue, Peter and Justin of NHS
On friday we heard a lot of interesting things about the NHS (National Health Service), learning and development at Portsmouth Hospitals and the NHS management.
Sue told us that the NHS was set up in 1948 and that it is the largest employer in Europe. She explained the structure, the vision and the key strategic aims of the organisation.
Sue is answering our questions
Justin during his presentation
Sue told us that the NHS was set up in 1948 and that it is the largest employer in Europe. She explained the structure, the vision and the key strategic aims of the organisation.
Sue is answering our questions
Furthermore, Peter showed us what kind of person they would like to have in their team, for example self directed workers, creative problem solvers, effective team members etc.
Last but not least, Justin gave us more details about the NHS management: why managers are needed in the NHS, what they do and how many there are. The fact that 59 % of the managers are women and 41 % men were quite interesting.
Last but not least, Justin gave us more details about the NHS management: why managers are needed in the NHS, what they do and how many there are. The fact that 59 % of the managers are women and 41 % men were quite interesting.
Justin during his presentation
At the end of the speech our guest speakers gave us a lot of helpful weblinks:
www.nhsconfed.hhs.uk
www.doh.gov.uk
www.nhsemployers.nhs.uk
www.mhsc.org.uk
www.porthosp.nhs.uk
Thank you for the nice morning.
www.nhsconfed.hhs.uk
www.doh.gov.uk
www.nhsemployers.nhs.uk
www.mhsc.org.uk
www.porthosp.nhs.uk
Thank you for the nice morning.
Academic English class
Today we had an Academic English class with Joe. We talked about academic writing and the most important things you should always keep in mind are:
- do not use contractions like "isn't" or "doesn't"
- do not use abbreviations like "UK" or "etc"
- do not use personal pronouns
- reference all sources
- if you write an essay do not write titles like "introduction" or "conclusion"
- use more passive voice
- use more noun based phrases
- use linking expressions
- use more formal vocabulary
- numbers, charts and graphs should be at the end as an appendix
Class today was quite interesting and especially Joe's exercise on how to use the right linking expression was pretty hard. Fortunately ;) it is absolutly useful for our report and the presentation.
Greets!
Marlene
- do not use contractions like "isn't" or "doesn't"
- do not use abbreviations like "UK" or "etc"
- do not use personal pronouns
- reference all sources
- if you write an essay do not write titles like "introduction" or "conclusion"
- use more passive voice
- use more noun based phrases
- use linking expressions
- use more formal vocabulary
- numbers, charts and graphs should be at the end as an appendix
Class today was quite interesting and especially Joe's exercise on how to use the right linking expression was pretty hard. Fortunately ;) it is absolutly useful for our report and the presentation.
Greets!
Marlene
Project news
As you all know we work on a project about St John Ambulance. Currently we are writing our papers and everyone has nearly finished her part of the text.
We decided to explain the organisational structure and the history of St John Ambulance and to write about the work, the financing, the volunteers and the issues. Concerning the presenation on friday we have some ideas how to make our talking more interesting and we will mention some additonal facts and stories, which we haven not written about in the main work.
We decided to explain the organisational structure and the history of St John Ambulance and to write about the work, the financing, the volunteers and the issues. Concerning the presenation on friday we have some ideas how to make our talking more interesting and we will mention some additonal facts and stories, which we haven not written about in the main work.
hard working girls
On wednesday our group joins the Austrian afternoon for St John Ambulance organised by our collegues Lisi, Maggie, Steffi and Daria. There we will meet Jill Abrahams again and we already have a long liste of questions we have to ask her.
Anne designed the Powerpoint slides and if everything is fine we will start with working on the presentation tomorrow.
We'll keep you informed!
Good night!
Marlene
Anne designed the Powerpoint slides and if everything is fine we will start with working on the presentation tomorrow.
We'll keep you informed!
Good night!
Marlene
Great Monday
Us5 on tour again: Today we started a trip to Salisbury, a very nice town near Southampton. We did some sightseeing, shopping and we had a nice cup of coffee in the one and only Starbucks.
us5 discovering the city
in the background of the left picture: the farm shop and on the right picture: an impressive building
during the presentation about the National Trust
our Jofux
us5 discovering the city
Afterwards we visited the world famous garden Stourhead, a perfect place to relax and to stock up some sun, I must say.
exploring the garden
in the background of the left picture: the farm shop and on the right picture: an impressive building
There we also enjoyed a talk about the National Trust. The National Trust is an organisation that protects historic places or natural beauty in England. Unfortunately there is no institution like this in Austria, so we can't compare it. So let me explain the National Trust to you: The charity was founded in 1895 by Robert Hunter, Octavia Hill, and Canon Rawnsley. The Trust has 3.5 million members and more than 43,000 volunteers. They have a very complicated organisational structure, so I can't explain it to you in detail. But if you want more information, check out
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-trust/w-thecharity/w-how_we_are_run.htm
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-trust/w-thecharity/w-how_we_are_run.htm
during the presentation about the National Trust
It was quite interesting for us to hear that 4 out of 5 protected sights are running at a loss. We were also very surprised about the plannings to make Stonehenge a more attractive place for tourists. The Headgardener of Stourhead gave us a little insight in his work. For example he told us that at the moment he is worried about a beautiful tree which is going to die and that he will make the fell of this tree a public event.
But the highlight of the day was definitely the karaoke-performance of Caro and Jo and some other guys in "The Royal Oak". And I swear by the apple struddle of my mother - this was Anthony Kiedis himself singing "Dani California" in the pub. No doubt - I swear ;) aaanthooonyyyyyy......
But the highlight of the day was definitely the karaoke-performance of Caro and Jo and some other guys in "The Royal Oak". And I swear by the apple struddle of my mother - this was Anthony Kiedis himself singing "Dani California" in the pub. No doubt - I swear ;) aaanthooonyyyyyy......
our Jofux
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