Interacting In Ireland Summer 2009 - Teachers

Interacting In Ireland Summer 2009 - Kids

The Bonos - Family Song

The Neasons - Family Song

The Heaneys - Family Song

The Bests - Family Song

Guided trip!

Guiding the kids to a walk through the forests and up a hill they find a small house on top. They open the door and see a box on a table and a chair. They sit at the chair and open the box. It is full of photographs. Pictures of themselves, their families and friends. They take their time looking at them and they pick their favorite one. They put it in their pocket and they walk all the way back to the classroom. When they are ready, they open their eyes and share a few words with us.

The sky was covered in grey, heavy clouds. It was about to rain, but we didn't mind and were still at the beach. We were watching the sunset, golden sunshine among silver clouds. I love this photo because it was taken just before my grandfather passed away. All my family were there. At last it rained. Alberto

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It was Friday and me and my friends were having a party at Penelopi's house. we were dancing, eating, playing different games and we had really great time. When the party was to over we took a camera and we started taking crazy crazy photos of ourselves. There were me, Voula, Penelope, Eri, Popi, Helen, Sophia, Efi. It was one of the funniest time we had all together. Konstantina

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The Photo was taken in may of this year and was in Torrelodones, Madrid. I was with all my friends on a dinner celebrating the summer that was going to come so we did a dinner and we enjoy it a lot. I have the photo in my room and it's very nice. Carolina

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Last summer I spent all my time with my friends and I was really happy. We were walking in our town in parks and went to the cinema. I had good time and I fell in love. So last summer was the best in my life. Olya

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It was one year ago. My friends and I finished the classes and went to the beach to celebrate it. I am in the middle of my photo and my best frind Uxia is on the right and my other friend is on the left. We wore a straw hat and we were very happy. behind us it was the sea and the sun was going down. It was the one of the best days of my life. In that photo I can see me really happy. Claudia

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Last summer I went with my friends and played football. We palyed for 4 hours, but it rained. At 7pm I went home and my grandmother said to me. What did you do? Vanya

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It was about a few months ago and we had our birthday party. We went at a special tea club which had a speciaL design. There were only our best friends and we had the best birthday in fifteen years because there were only our best friends, people that I can really trust. Mitya

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I was five years old and it was Christmass. I was with my sister near the Christmass tree opening our presents. Carlos

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This photo was taken one year ago. I was with my friends in a party and we were all very happy because that was the last day of the school year. In the photo appear two of my friends, me and a lot of people in a swimming pool. Natalia

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The happiest moment of my life was a day in Calimnos, when my father and I went for a walk to a mountain and just sat down together and spoke about things that had never had the chance to speak about any other time. The reason why I feel that this moment is so special is because I really felt very close to my father for the first time. Penny

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I was with my friends at my best friend's party. We were all together laughing and having fun and we didn't want to leave! It was really cool! I really miss that moment! Lyda

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I'm in Moscow with my girlfriend and we are shopping. We are buying a bottle of beer and hotdogs. Then we went to my home! Sasha

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It was in Arapa about three years ago. On a windsurfing competition. I walked with my friends and ate icecream. It was really hot and we were happy. Gleb

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I'm nine years old. My family and I are at Mayorka. We are at a beautiful beach with white sand. The sun is shining and we are all very happy. Vova

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I remember that I took a photo of Woody Allen in Paris before seeing his new film "Watever works". I don't think that is the most important moment in my life but I was between the two people who are the most important for me, my sister and my best friend. Also the film is amazing, and I saw Woody Allen, WOW! THE GENIUS of the modern cinema. I mean, this the man who made me a "cinephil!. Cyril

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The most recent happiest photo of my life is one we took at Yuppi Camp in Halkidiki, where you can see me and some of my friends doing stupid things. It may not sound much of a photo but I had already good time with them and I really miss them. Sophia

Our little ones drew their families!

She's Not There!

The Bests!

The Bonos!

The Heaneys!

The Neesons!

The Dragon And The Four Fairies!

An extremely frightening story that our little Russians wrote to scare us..

In one kingdom have lived four nice and kind fairies.
And one day a big dragon had flied there, The people were very afraid. But the nice and kind fairies weren't afraid of the dragon. It was a very big battle between the fairies and the dragon.
It was very difficult for the fairies but they won.
And the dragon flew away and now the dragon won't fly ever again.
The end!

Excuse me, is this seat taken?

Our kids created dialogues beginning with the phrase above and had them performed by their fellow students. Here are some of them:


-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-You can sit, but you can show me the ticket?
-...One moment...Oh!...I think I forgot it at home!
-Oh...but you look good. I think you can pay me...
-Yes I am a businessman. How about 10 £?
-OK. No problem!
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-Yes you can sit here.
-Thanks.
-So...what's your name?
-Epifani. Yours?
-Peter. Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you too.
(some voice)
-Shhh! Show is going to start!
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No, you can sit.
-OK. With me will sit my brother, my friend Abdula, and some more people.
-Sorry, are we going to fly??? It is illegal!
-Don't worry..in Pakistan is legal.
-Oooh shit! I'm gonna call the police.
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-mm..No, you can sit here. :)
-Oh! Thank you! What's your name?
-My name is Helena. And yours?
-Luis. :) Would you like to go for a coffee?
-mm..I don't know. I have to be here at 5 o'clock.
-OK. Don't worry. We have half an hour. I will pay. :)
-OK. Let's go.
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There was a woman at the underground and a man asked her:
-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No. Do you want my jacket? It looks you're a bit cold.
-Oh, yes, thank you! I'm Fred and i am policeman and today it was a rainy day and i am a bit wet,
-Oh, poor man! I am Clara and i am a secretary in a small office and today it was a very busy day.
-Do you want to go and eat something and talk? I am alone this night.
-Of course I want! Let's go to a small Chinese restaurant near my house.
-OK!
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No, it isn't. Please sit down.
-Would you like some pop corn?
-No, thank you. Please be quiet. The film is about to start.
-Oh, I have already seen this film. The ending is quite surprising. The old man's butler had killed his wife to steal all the money.
-Why did you tell me? You have just spoiled the film!
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No.
-Thank you.
-Sorry, can I sit with you and drink some beer?
-OK, no problem.
-What beer would you like?
-I'd like Guinness or Corona.
-Me too.
-It's cool.
-Sorry, but I am late for my train.
-Don't worry, goodbye.
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-Yes, this seat is my friend's.
-Where is he?
-I don't know because he didn't say where he went.
-OK. Goodbye.
-Bye.
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No, you can sit here.
-Thanks. Do you know when will this show begin?
-I think we should wait an hour.
-oh...I want to buy some popcorn. Can you save this seat for me?
-Yes, of course.
-Thanks, I'll come back.
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No...U can sit...I'm the next person who's going to be examined by the doctor. How about u?
-I think i am after u...by the way i am Ben.
-Maria...nice to meet you.
-So...what do you have?
-Just a cold. What about you?
-I have a terrible ear ache.
-Oh...it's me now...bye
-Bye!
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No.
-Hi, my name is Chelsea. Nice to meet you.
-Well if you want.
-What is your name?
-For you..Peter.
-Nice name! Alright Peter, are you interested in soup?
-Soup?
-Yes, I can sell you cheap soup. For you $10 each.
-No.
-Come on Peter.
-Oh, it's my stop.
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
- Well, it was...before my girlfriend dumped me and left.
-Can I sit then?
-Sure..have you seen this movie?
-No..you?
-It was our favorite movie. Mine and Sarah's, you know..But now..
-Oh come on..don't be so sad..maybe we can watch the movie and then we can go have a drink and tell me what happened..by the way I am Eline.
-Mark..nice to meet you..your idea sounds pretty good.
(touching her hand..)
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No.
-Thank you very much.
-Do you want a biscuit?
-Yes, I'll take one.
-With chocolate or cream?
-With chocolate. mmmm!!! Very nice, I like this biscuits.
-This new underground is very good.
-Yes i think so.
-How old are you?
-I am nine years old.
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-Excuse me, is this seat taken?
-No. You can sit.
-Where is your stop?
-Bangor! What about you Mr..?
-Jones. Ben Jones! My stop is the Botanic. Sorry but I didn't get your name!
-Kate Smith! So, why are you going to the Botanic?
-Because i have to meet my sister there at 7 o'clock.
-Oh, OK. Actually this is my stop! Nice to meet you! Also, this is my number, maybe we should go out some time!
-That would be great! See you soon! Bye!

Life Lines!

Our students drew their hands and wrote down five things about their past they wanted to share with the rest of their class. Then we looked at their drawings as if they were pieces of art and we gave titles.

Toffee Twins

Dear Big John...I like your roods and your great hair!
But you're a true cool man! Your T.T.

Gleb! If you survived from -40 degrees there is nothing you can't do! Your T.T.

To Elena. She mihe tihe. (my teacher...) T.T.

Sasha is a really cool guy with a fantastic voice. Hope I'll see him again. :) T.T.

She is very clever and beautiful. She is a good girl. Can you understand who is it?(It's Veronica) T.T.

Dear Vikki, my toffee twin, I haven't got money, because I buy my family many clothes, because I don't buy nothing. It's very bad. I know. T.T.

Albina, you are really nice and cute, i love you so much. You are good girl. I like your smile.

You are the best.

Love you my toffee twin.

much kisses.

Your T.T.

Dear Despina, I like the way you smile, it makes you hot. Your T.T.

Oxana is the best! She is a very responsible and hardworking person. She takes good care of the young kids 24hours a day and she makes our lives easier. T.T.

Dear Mitya, i think you are very funny and you make jokes all the time. You are kind and i think very clever. :) Your T.T.

Dear Cyril, I like your ''small size'' of course your guitar. I know that you always drink wine and walking with a baget ( large bread) because you are from france :) You are very funny. your T.T.

Dear Ivan you play football very well and you are always smiley and happy. Your T.T.

For Penny.

She is a beautiful girl. She likes earings and she likes children. T.T.

Dear Alberto, what I like of you is that you are so energetic. Your T.T.

Dear Vova, I love you and sometime that Vikki is not around i will buy you six bottles of beer! Your T.T.

My Toffee Twin Carlos is always smiling. He is always helpful and friendly. he is the person with the best laugh! T.T.

To Olya.

She is very beautiful and clever. She is my friend. T.T.

Hey Sonya i know the new dog has gone to a wonderful home. :)

You are small but full of fire, i know you could run through the amazon river blindfolded and jump from a medium sized mountain.

You are great and never 4get it.

Your T.T.

Dear Stasia, you are a small princess. Your T.T.

This camp wouldn't be the same without little John. He is such a funny and caring person.

T.T.

Dear Artur, i love your bright smile and the way you say ''Hi!''. I bet nobody knows more about Harry Potter than you. You are the greatest kid ever! You're really nice. :-) Your T.T.

Dear Claudia, I like when you are thinking, your T.T.

Dear Natalia, I love the way you smile and also the way you play basketball. Your T.T.

Dear Sophia, you are so pretty and funny! your T.T.

Konstantina is my favorite! She is serious and funny at the same time. And although she is very quiet she can be very active and energetic as well! And she is very good at sports! Her only disadvantage is that she tears one pair of trousers every single day.....T.T.

Carolina is very beautiful. She is very kind. She is in my family. I like you very much. T.T.