Come and get to know our Madrid Campus (Paseo del General Martínez Campos, 31) on September 29th, Día Europeo de las Lenguas (#DEL2016). Come to our open day and discover who we are and what we do.
We're working with EUNIC (European Union National Institutes of Culture) to mark #DEL2016 by promoting European languages across Madrid.
Join us on this special day and take part in our activities. You just need to register here; if you want to attend our guided tours you can choose the option which best suits you on the same page.
Apart from the programmed activities detailed below, you can finish your visit with a traditional English tea in our cafeteria and enter a raffle to win an IPad mini! (adults aged 16 and over).
| Timetable | Activity |
|---|---|
| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Guided Tour Visit our Palacete and discover all its hidden secrets during this guided tour. |
| 17:00 - 17:45 |
Storytelling for Children (2 to 5 years old) (Each child must be accompanied by an adult) A taste of the Moon, by Michael Gejniec. |
| 16:45 - 18:15 |
Six Good Reads - Contemporary Literature in English (for adults and young learners +16) Daniel Brint will introduce and read extracts from contemporary novels recommended by the British Council Book Club, ranging from psychological thrillers and young adult fiction to modern ghost stories. There are six, fifteen-minute introductions and visitors are welcome to drop in and drop out any time during the session. |
| 18:00 - 18:30 |
Guided Tour Visit our Palacete and discover all its hidden secrets during this guided tour. |
| 18:00 |
Key things to know about Education in the UK Are you thinking about studying in the UK? Then do not miss this session! We will answer the most common questions asked by students and their families on things like recognition of qualifications and required level of English, followed by a Q&A to respond to specific questions. |
| 18:45 - 19:30 |
Virtual Reality (for adults) Our Arts Department is offering a workshop introduction on the viewing of audiovisual works in virtual reality. During this activity, you will discover the most innovative British productions in this sector and become familiar with this new entertainment tool. (For adults 18 and over). |
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Drama Workshop for Kids (6 to 10 years old) Do you like acting? Why not try it in English and pick up some new tips and skills? |
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| 19:00 |
English Language Exams – First (FCE), Advanced (CAE), IELTS, Aptis – Which one is best for me? There seem to be more English language exams on offer every day and it is sometimes difficult to choose which one is the best! Our presentation aims to help you make an informed choice by explaining the differences between them. At 19.00. |
| 19:30 - 20:15 |
UK Quiz (for all) Have fun showing off how much you know about British culture, geography, life and food. |
| 19:30 - 20:30 |
How to Support your Child’s Learning (for young learners' parents) Come along to this informative session and get some great ideas and fun activities which you can do at home to support your children in English. |
As well, you can come to these activities that will take place from 16:30h onwards: