Un poco de historia (3)

El último capítulo de nuestra historia lo estoy escribiendo yo. Soy Pilar Córdoba Jiménez. Tomé la coordinación el pasado curso y conmigo llegó la segunda línea. Ya teníamos dos grupos bilingües en 1ºESO.

Los profesores y profesoras durante este curso fueron:
- Ciencias Sociales: Luis García
- Ciencias Naturales: José Manuel Fernández
- Matemáticas: Rosa Tejeda
- Música: Lorena Aller

Recibimos a otro auxiliar americano, Scott Jorgenson. Os copio aquí lo que supuso su paso por nuestro centro.

 

Hello!

My name is Scott Jorgenson, and I am the Auxiliar de Conversación at Portada Alta this year!  I’m from Brookings, South Dakota in the United States and went to college in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I have always been fascinated with learning about other cultures, languages, people, and history and get to do all of those things first hand here in Spain!  In my free time I like to hang out with friends, practice my Spanish, work with a track club here in Málaga, and of course enjoy the amazing weather!  This is my second year as an Auxiliar, and first at Portada Alta.  Last year I worked in Galicia at a primary school called Manuel Sueiro.  While I loved my time and the people there, especially friends, the students, and the staff, I thought with just one more year to go in Spain, I should see another part of the country… and I COULD NOT be more happy with my choice to come to Andalusia and be with all of the wonderful people at Portada Alta! 

My experience here has been incredible so far.  Everyone has been very friendly and welcoming, which as a naturally shy-ish person, moving halfway across the world, has been very much appreciated.  I have loved working with all of the different classes and teachers, and, even if they don’t think so (or want to admit it), am amazed at the level of English skills the students have.  Coming from a colegio last year, and from the United States, where we don’t begin studying foreign language until almost high school, it always amazes me to see how much the students learn, and that they are learning not just English, but Math, Science, Social Studies, and Music in English!  Furthermore, I’ve taken a trip back to high school as well, since Mayte has been kind enough to let me sit in on, and learn, in her Contemporary Spanish History Class.  I can’t say that I always catch all of the phrases and words, but little by little I’m learning more and picking up some random vocabulary on the way!

With only a few months left to go in my time at the school, I’m looking forward to continuing to work with all of the students while learning from them and the teachers as well.  Some of my favorite moments at school are those in which we are exchanging how things are said, done, etc. in English and Spanish.  It’s a great way to learn and fun to see the similarities and differences between the two cultures.  I’ve loved my time here so far and look forward to the rest of the school year as well!

Scott
PS I’m going to put in a shameless plug for the blog I write about some of my adventures and random happenings here in Spain.  So if you want to practice your English feel free to check it out at http://witwscott.blogspot.com.es !