August 2011
Dear Students
There are some great articles this month from students who have enjoyed recent trips. Thanks to the authors – and keep them coming! You may have heard that we’ve recently launched our E-Learning English programme. All our current students at Spinnaker College are free to use it whilst they are studying here. Just speak to your teacher and we’ll give you a password. Until next time….
The Editorial Team
Forthcoming Events
London Saturday 6th & 20th of August Cost:£18
Time: 9:15am
Winchester Saturday 13th of August
Cost: £10.50 (includes Kings
and Castle guided tour)
Meet: 10am at college
Brighton Saturday 27th August
Cost: £24 (includes travel and entry)
Meet: 9am at college
Student of the Month
The Student of the Month (July) is Mrs Ilknur Surucu Kara from Turkey, who has been with us since March and is in Intermediate B. Well done Ilknur!
Idiom of the month
“Quick off the mark” as in “To succeed in business you need to be quick off the mark” = react or start quickly.
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Joke of the Month
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
A fsh
A Magical Night at the Cinema
In this film Harry Potter wants to kill his enemy, Lord Voldemort, by destroying parts of his soul that are enclosed in hidden objects called Horcruxs. To succeed in this challenge, Harry will be helped by his friends Ron and Hermione. Lord Voldemort wants to defeat Harry definitively too, and so he starts looking for the Deathly Hallows, some very powerful magic tools, including the most powerful wand in the world, given from Death to three magicians a long time ago.
I enjoyed it very much, so I can only tell you... Go and see it!
by Elisa - Italy
Fancy a laugh at the Wedgewood Rooms Comedy Night?
I went to the Comedy Club at the Wedgewood Rooms and it was a really great night out. The food was simple but fine and the club had a really nice atmosphere. There were three acts on the night, which were all very funny and great entertainment.
There is often a stigma attached to comedy clubs, where the audience gets picked on a lot by the act. All the acts at the Comedy Club concentrated on performing their routines and unless an audience member was disturbing the comedian (and the audience), they were left alone to enjoy the performance.
The last act was particularly good, and involved great music as well as top class comedy. The Wedgewood Rooms is a really good music and entertainment venue and I would strongly recommend it to anyone for a fun night out in Portsmouth.
by Jana – Czech Republic
Splendid Salisbury and Stonehenge
On the way we could enjoy learning history about Stonehenge and the city around it on the double-decker bus. I was amazed by the gigantic stones, one of which was taller than 7 metres; we spent an hour looking at them. Then we visited Salisbury Cathedral which was splendidly decorated. In the cathedral we had the opportunity to see a choir singing. After coming out of the cathedral we walked around Salisbury until the time the train left. When we arrived at Portsmouth Station it was much later than I expected, but I didn’t feel tired at all since the trip was so fun.
by Satoshi - Japan.
London Trip
We went to London last Saturday. It was a college trip, we went with Paul and Maimoona (our teachers). The first thing that we saw was the London Eye, then we crossed Westminster Bridge while we were looking at Big Ben. Also, we saw Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. At lunch time, some friends and I went to Covent Garden in order to see some funny street performances. Finally, we walked along the Thames and we saw London Bridge and Tower Bridge. I think that everybody should go to London - it was a fantastic day!
by Javier – Spain
3 Great Films for the Summer
Continuing on from last month’s 3 great albums, this month, with the open air cinema back in Portsmouth, we recommend 3 great comedies for you to enjoy!
1. Some Like it Hot (1959) – 2 musicians (Jack Lemon and Tony Curtis) go into hiding dressed as women in an all girl band which includes Marilyn Monroe.
2. Back to the Future (1985) – A scientist (Dr Brown) unwittingly sends his friend (Marty McFly) back in time. Marty must find a way to get back to the future whilst helping his parents to fall in love in the past!
3. Toy Story 3 (2010) – The final film, in which Buzz, Woody and the rest must escape from day care to get back to Andy for one last play.
‘What’s On’ – 01st August – 30th August 2011
How to look good Tudor style at the Mary Rose Museum
Step back in time and dress as a Tudor.
From: 8th to 14th August 2011
Type: Workshop
Location: Portsmouth
Cost: Free
La Dolce Vita Italian Market at Gunwharf Quays
If you love food you'll love the Italian Market coming to Gunwharf Quays this year.
From: 4th to 7th August 2011
Type: Fete / Fair
Location: Portsmouth
Cost: Free
Beach Buggin
The classic VW Beatle. See old new and some of the best modified and restored Beatles in south as they descend onto the sea front!
From: 14th August 2011
Type: Show / Display
Location: Portsmouth
Cost: Free
Portsmouth International Kite Festival 2011
The excellent International kite festival again comes to Portsmouth.
See some of the most interesting and amazing kites in the world!
From: 27th to 29th Augusy 2011
Type: Festival
Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
Movies by Moonlight
Watch your favourite movie by moonlight. The open air cinema returns to Castle Fields.
From: 2nd August 2011
Type: Performance
Location: Southsea
Cost: Free
"Spinnaker College is very professional. Portsmouth is a nice city. The teachers and staff are really friendly."
