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Joana Avelar
Recursos Didácticos e as Novas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação
Brief introduction of London – U.K.
How we will be travelling and what will we visit?
Main objectives and reasons for the visit
Places to visit
Something to think about
BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF LONDON
- London is the capital of the United Kingdom
- It’s a very multi-cultural city.
- It’s population is of approximately 7 556,900 inhabitants.
- The Thames River is one of the great attractions that the
city has.
- It has got lots of important Historical Buildings.
This visit will take place in August 2011 and it will include visits to
some of the most important Historical Monuments in London.
There will also be time to do some shopping in the most well
known local shops.
The visit will be guided by a professional guide, that will make
sure all your questions are answered.
We will arrive at Heathrow Airport and leave from Gatwick
Airport.
Visit Information
OBJECTIVES FOR THE VISIT
Our main goal is to allow our students to have direct
contact with the English language.
This will encourage them to talk, ask information or even
orientation on the places they would like to see.
- Pronunciation is also our great objective.
- Meet and work with some local students.
LIST OF PLACES TO VISIT
- Madam Tussaud’s wax Museum
- London Eye
- National Maritime Museum
- Buckingham Palace
- Windsor Castle
- Royal Observatory Greenwich
- London Tower
- Various Parks
- Shopping at west end Regent’s Street,Picadilly Circus and
Leicester Square
PLACES WE WILL VISIT
- The Madam Tussaud’s Museum is one of the most
appellative museums due to its characteristics , and also
the beauty of its sculptures.
There are many themes represented such as;
Politics, Society, Cinema, Science and Sports.
It’s also divided into 6(six) sections:
Garden Party; Super Stars; Grand Hall; The Chamber of
Horrors; The spirit of London
LONDON EYE
This is a giant wheel it’s in the centre of
London. It moves round in a very slow
motion allowing visitors to have a close
look of the whole city and also to as far
as 40km on a clear day. We can see as
far as Windsor Castle. It’s always
possible make a video or take photos.
It´s also known as ‘’The eye of London’’,
it’s the world’s tallest cantilevered
observation wheel.
There is also a very interesting gift shop.
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
- In this fantastic museum we will be able to see detailing
inspiration stories of exploration, discovery and endeavour
from Britain's seafaring past.
This museum also tells of the continuing effects the oceans
still have on the world today. Amongst many other interesting
things we can see Sir Nelson´s bullet-pierced coat from his
final battle of cape Trafalgar.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The Natural History Museum reveals how the jigsaw of life
can be put together.
This museum has many of the treasures of the world we live
in , how they came about.
This museum certainly tells us many stories
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
- The Buckingham Palace is the London home of the
Royal Family. It has been the official residence of the
sovereign since 1837.
In August 18 rooms are opened for the public to visit.
We will also watch the ‘’Change of the Guards Ceremony.
This Ceremony happens every day at 11:30 during
Summer and every second day in Winter.
WINDSOR CASTLE
This castle is the Queen´s official Residence and also her
favourite weekend home.
The queen continues to spend most of her private weekend at
Winsor Castle, which is regularly used for ceremonial and
State occasions.
In this castle there are some magnificent art, silver lavish
services of porcelain.
ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH
PLANETARIUM
In this marvellous museum you can explore the story of
astronomy and time at Greenwich, as well as you can find
out how Astronomer Royal with his discoveries of hundreds
of years ago helped modern astronomers.
We will be able to stand on the line of Greenwich which was
designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1975.
LONDON TOWER
- The London Tower is home to the Crown Jewels and
centuries of remarkable stories.
It has got a grim reputation as a place of torture and death.
Within these walls you will find treasures as the Crown
Jewels. You will be dazzled by the 23,578 gems that make
up the Crown Jewels, also the glistening Imperial State
Crown, which alone has 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearl, 17
sapphires, 11 emeralds and 5 rubies.
PARKS
- Get away from it all with a visit to one of the capital’s
green oases.
- There are many parks scatted along the beautiful city of
London.
Some of the things that can be done are:
Sightseeing, wildlife, flower displays, boating etc...
- Londoners usually go to these parks to enjoy their
lunch.
SHOPPING AT REGENT’S STREET,PICADILLY
CIRCUS AND LEICESTER SQUARE
- There is a great variety of shops where you can buy
almost everything.
- A huge tourist attraction as it is in the hub of the West
End.
FAREWELL
Before I finish this presentation I want to inform you that
there ‘s a ‘’Manual’’ which I have done informing you about
the ‘’Intensive Course’’ you are going to attend.
As you are aware I’ll be one your tutor’s in this
programme.
Do enjoy not only your visit to the U.K. But also your
course.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
(NEVER GIVE-UP)
The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity;
the optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
Sir Winston Churchill
Joana Avelar
Recursos Didácticos e as Novas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação