Tuesday 17 March 2009

My arrival and my first weeks in FORAVE

Although my trip was a bit too long and complicated (my route was the following: Budapest – Vienna – Lisbon – Porto) I arrived in safety to my apartment in Porto on 30 January. I stay in a lovely apartment in the centre of the city; I love to walk around in the beautiful streets of Porto, and to be part of the city’s amazing cultural life.

I went to Lousado on the 3rd of February for the first time, and I was welcomed in a very warm way in FORAVE. Teacher Teresa – my coordinator – showed me around in the school, and she introduced to me all the teachers and employees of FORAVE during a lovely reception (I also had the chance to taste “Hungarian cookies” there).

During the first two weeks of February I made a little presentation about Hungary and about myself to all the classes of FORAVE, therefore I could meet all the students of the school. After that I started the English lessons. I enjoy the lessons very much, and for me it is a great experience to teach in FORAVE. I find the atmosphere of the school very friendly and familiar, therefore I feel lucky to be a Comenius Assistant here. I was also happy to participate in the various activities of the FORAVE, such as the Valentine’s Day Tea Party, the Carnival, and the big field trip to Lisbon.


Valentine’s Day Tea Party

Carnival


Field trip to Lisbon

I also enjoy staying in Portugal very much. I my free-time I have a lot of fun in Porto, especially when the weather is nice and sunny. Since in Hungary we have no seas, I go to the seaside as much as possible. I also like to travel around; so far I have visited the National Park of Gerês, the Carnival of Estarreja, Espinho, and Lisbon.

I am sure that the next 3 months are also going to be fabulous here!


Katalin Tarr
Comenius Language Assistant