{"id":4136,"date":"2016-09-15T13:32:44","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T13:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funtalk.es\/dont-let-the-world-catch-you-unawares-build-it-yourself\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T13:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:58:45","slug":"dont-let-the-world-catch-you-unawares-build-it-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funtalk.es\/en\/dont-let-the-world-catch-you-unawares-build-it-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t let the world catch you unawares, build it yourself."},"content":{"rendered":"

Don’t let the world catch you unawares, build it yourself.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

”<\/em>The future is not a place we are heading to, but one we are creating; the paths to it are not found, they are made, and the act of making them changes both the maker and the destination<\/em>” – <\/em>John Schaar\"Screen

With the arrival of summer and warmer weather, it is also time to start thinking about projects for this summer. And what better project than to improve your knowledge and broaden your horizons in a field that, in time, can change your future<\/strong>? We all know that knowing English plays a very important role in our future, so why not take advantage of July to improve and develop this language to help build the future you really want for yourself?<\/span><\/p>\n

At FunTalk we think the most important question you need to ask yourself is why do you need to know English?<\/strong> While it is obvious that knowing English on a general level is important, it is even more important to determine why<\/strong> and what <\/strong>you use or will use English for <\/strong>. This way you can focus on working specifically on what you need and expand the vocabulary that will be most useful and helpful to you. The more personalized, practical, dynamic and fun your English classes are, and the more you take advantage of the time to speak in the
\n small groups<\/a>
\n<\/strong> The more personalized, practical, dynamic and fun the classes are and the more you take advantage of the time you spend speaking in the classroom, the more you will optimize your learning and the more you will improve the results of your efforts in both learning and speaking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re in high school or college and are preparing for the
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\n<\/strong>exams, or if you are thinking of going for a
\n promotion in the company<\/a>
\n<\/strong>or you are preparing for that all-important presentation for work, or \"IMG_55861-300x224\"

This July, we are back with the popular
\n english summer camp<\/a>
\n<\/strong> which, not only adapts to your needs, but also takes advantage of the good weather to take (literally!) the classes to the street and makes you really use your English. Some examples of activities to use real English on the street include visiting a market to determine the cost of ingredients for your favorite dish, talking to tourists to get their opinion of Barcelona, or preparing and giving a presentation about your ideal city or private island that you have invented. To see some videos: Marti’s Island<\/a>, Iria’s Ideal City<\/a>, Mireia’s Healthy Living Tips<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

At
\n Fun Talk<\/a>
\n<\/strong>we like to think of ourselves as if we were gardeners: we \"Screen

Let’s create our own future<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them, changes both the maker and the destination.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

~ John Schaar<\/span><\/p>\n

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We believe the most important question to ask is ‘What do you need English for?’ Of course, general English is important, but even more important is how and why you use English, to focus on your needs and improve the specific vocabulary that is most useful and motivating for you. Making the class as personalized, practical, dynamic, and fun as possible while maximizing your speaking time with small groups optimizes your learning and helps you build your confidence when using English.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re in high school or University and you need to pass the FCE or CAE<\/a>, or you’re looking to \"IMG_55861-300x224\"

This July we are offering once again a summer course<\/a> that not only adapts to your needs, but also takes advantage of the warm weather to take the class outside and put your English to use. Just a few examples of using real English include: going to the market to price a food list for your favorite recipe, interviewing tourists in the street about Barcelona, or researching and giving a presentation on your own island or ideal city. Check out a few presentations here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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