Interviews

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Hi everyone! We have been working in a project consisting of three interviews to people who have been studying or living abroad. Our characters are: Niamh Wilson (Ireland), Ainhoa Iturbe (Basque Country) and Bobby Turner (England).

We are sorry, we tried to record a video but we have some problems with the sound so finally, we wrote it. We have two written interviews and one taped. We hope you'd like our work!

The first interview:

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 Today, we have got an Irish girl with us, she's called Niamh. For some time, she is living in the Basque Country, so we are going to interwiev her to know more about her experience, so:

1. Why did you go abroad? What did you like in the emigration country?
   I went abroad because there weren't any jobs left in Ireland and I wanted a better life for my child. We are living in small flat in San Sebastian, this place is so beautiful... That's what I like the most, the place. But I like people from here also, they are very kind to me.

• Zergatik joan zinen atzerrira? Zer gustatu zitzaizun atzerriko herrialde horretatik?

Atzerrira joan behar izan nuen, Irlandan lanik ez zegoelako eta bizitza hobea nahi nuen nire haurrarentzat. Orain pisu txiki batean bizi gara Donostian, leku hau horren polita da... Horixe da leku honetatik gehien gustatu zitzaidana, lekua bera. Hala ere bertako jendea ere oso abegikorra izan da beti nirekin.

• ¿ Por qué te fuiste al extranjero?, ¿Qué te gustó del país extranjero?

Tuve que ir al extranjero porque en Irlanda no había trabajo y quería una vida mejor para mi hijo. Ahora vivimos en un piso en San Sebastián, este lugar es tan bonito... Eso fue lo que más me gustó de este lugar, el paisaje. Pero la gente me trató muy bien cuando llegué y eso fue muy importante para mí.

1. Did you have any problem with the language? Did you feel comfotable there?
   Well I found it relatively easy to fit in, because people in the basque country are very good at english. They are also very patient when I don't understand what they're saying because I can't speak any spanish or basque yet but I'm trying hard in order to speak them soon.

• Arazorik izan al zenuen bertako hizkuntzarekin? Eroso sentitu al zinen?

Nahiko erraza egin zitzaidan egia esateko, euskaldunek oso ongi hitz egiten baitute ingelesez. Gainera zerbait ulertzen ez dudanean, lasaitasunez esplikatzen didate berriz, izan ere oraindik ezin dut euskaraz eta gaztelaniaz hitz egin, baina horretan nabil, ea laster hizkuntza hauetan mintzatzeko gai naizen.

• ¿Tuviste algún problema con la lengua? ¿Te sentiste cómodo?

Se me hizo bastante fácil la verdad, ya que los vascos hablan muy bien en inglés. Además, cuando no entiendo algo me lo explican otra vez sin rechistar, ya que todavía no habló ni en euskera ni en castellano, pero estoy en ellos, espero poder ser capaz de hablarlos pronto.

2. How was the experience abroad? Did you feel alone? Why?
   My experience was very good for improving my lifestyle, I didn't really feel too alone because I had my child and everyone here was very friendly.

• Zer moduzko esperientzia izan zen atzerrikoa? Bakarrik sentitu al zinen? Zergatik?

Nire esperientzia oso positiboa izan zen nire bizi estiloa hobetzeko. Ez nintzen bakarrik sentitu egia esateko ,nire haurra nirekin baitago eta gainera bertako jendea oso lagunkoia da.

• ¿Qué tal estuvo la experiencia del extranjero? ¿Te sentiste solo? ¿Por qué?

Esta experiencia ha sido muy positiva para mejorar mi estilo de vida. No me sentí sola para nada, para ser sincera, mi hijo está commigo y la gente de aquí es muy amigable.

4. Do you expect to return to your country? Would you recommed the experience?
   I think I'll only be returning for holidays to my family. I definitely would recommend it, it helped me with so much.

• Zure herrira itzultzea espero duzu? Esperientzia hau gomendatuko al zenuke?

Nire herrira oporretara soilik joango naizela uste dut familia bisitatzera. Gomendatuko nuke dudarik gabe, asko lagundu dit.

• ¿Esperas volver a tu país? ¿ Recomendarías esta experiencia?

Creo que volveré a mi país en vacaciones para ver a mi familia. Y sí, recomendaría esta experiencia sin duda, me ha ayudado mucho.

The second interview:

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Today, we have got an English boy with us, he's name is Bobby. He has been living here for a year, so we are going to interview him to know more about his experience, so:

1. Why did you go abroad? What did you like in the emigration country?

I went abroad because I wanted to change my life. I needed new challenges, new experiences. I like people from San Sebastian, they were very kind to me. I also loved the beaches and the parties of the city.

• Zergatik joan zinen atzerrira? Zer gustatu zitzaizun atzerriko herrialde horretatik?

Nire bizitzan aldaketa bat behar nuelako joan nintzen, erronka berriak. Donostiarrak nirekin oso atseginak izan ziren eta beraien hondartzak eta festak maite nituen.

• ¿ Por qué te fuiste al extranjero?, ¿Qué te gustó del país extranjero?

Quería irme porque necesitaba cambiar mi vida, necesitaba nuevos retos. Me encanto la gente de San Sebastian, fueron muy amables conmigo. También me gustaron las playas y las fiestas de la ciudad.

1. Did you have any problem with the language? Did you feel comfotable there?

Not really, people in the Basque Country are really good at English, so it was easier for me. They were also very patient when I didn’t know who to say something. I continue studying Spanish and Basque in London.

• Arazorik izan al zenuen bertako hizkuntzarekin? Eroso sentitu al zinen?

Ez, euskaldunak oso onak dira ingelesez hitz egiten, hortaz, errazagoa izan zen niretzat. Pazientzia asko zuten nirekin, batez ere zerbait esaten ez nekienean. Londres gaztelera eta euskera ikasten jarraitzen dut.

• ¿Tuviste algún problema con la lengua? ¿Te sentiste cómodo?

No realmente, los vascos hablan muy bien inglés, con lo cual fue más fácil para mi. Tuvieron mucha paciencia conmigo, sobre todo cuando no sabía como decir algo. Sigo estudiando vasco y castellano en Londres.

1. How was the experience abroad? Did you feel alone? Why?

My experience was awesome. I improved my knowledge, I didn't feel alone in any moment. I found really good friends

• Zer moduzko esperientzia izan zen atzerrikoa? Bakarrik sentitu al zinen? Zergatik?

Nire esperientzia oso ona izan zen. Nire jakinduria hobetzeko. Ez nintzen bakarrik sentitu, lagun onak aurkitu nituen.

• ¿Qué tal estuvo la experiencia del extranjero? ¿Te sentiste solo? ¿Por qué?

Esta experiencia ha sido muy buena para mejorar mi sabiduría. No me sentí solo, encontré muy buenos amigos.

1. Do you expect to return to the Basque Country? Would you recommed the experience?

Yes of course, I will go this summer again. I totally recommend this experience. It’s amazing!

• Itzultzea espero duzu? Esperientzia hau gomendatuko al zenuke?

Bai noski, udan itzuliko naiz. Esperientzia hau gomendatzen dut. Izugarria da.

• ¿Esperas volver? ¿ Recomendarías esta experiencia?

Si, quiero volver este mismo verano. Recomiendo esta experiencia, es increíble.

The third interview, in three different languages:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bzh6nDeC-zAtR1dDZm9xam9EY1E/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bzh6nDeC-zAtT2xHU0RaZklFOEU/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bzh6nDeC-zAtc1plOVRxUndVWW8/edit?usp=sharing

(If you have any problem with the audios, just download them to your PC)

We will miss you!

It has been an incredible experience. We learn to live with another person and to take care of them. The Irish can come back whenever they want, they have  their home here. They loved Donosti, specially the beach and the weather.

They have been only five days but, I have met such an incredible group of people!

English book

For this Friday we have to read a book in English called Rebecca. The book is about a girl that falls in love with an older rich guy, so they get married. But suddenly, she discovers that her husband killed his first wife. But the love between them is very strong and they continue together.

We're back!!!!

Hi again, how was the Easter? As you know we have been in Ireland for five days and it was an amazing experience! We met a lot of new people and we enjoyed each moment. On 18th April they are coming to San Sebastian, so we're looking forward to have a great time! :) Here you have some photos of the trip!

Ireland

Yes guys, we are flying to Ireland on Wednesday. We are so excited to meet more people!
We will stay with people that go to the Wilson´s hospital school in Multyfarnham
The next time we post we will show you pictures about the trip and exchange. Have a nice day!

Gender equality!

Hello guys! We have made another blog! :) There we will speak about sustainability, but more especifically about gender equality. Here you have the link to the new blog! http://aneloreasustainability.blogspot.com.es/ Apart from that, we will put all the information we have in the wikispace our school Antigua Luberri made last year: http://sustainabilitym-d.wikispaces.com/

Fair trade

Last week we did an interview with an indian involved in Tara project. It is related to Emaus whose aim is fair trade. They explain us how it works and its benefits. We prepare a questionary to know more about the project.

Here you have some of the questions we did:
1-How was the beggining of the project?
The beggining was amazing; there where different projects and then, the economic activity started.
2-How did you get in contact with Emaus?
The contact started there, by the President of Emaus in San Sebastian.
4-Apart from economical support, do the beneficiaries of your programme receive any other kind of help?
Yes;for example, there are many education programms and health centers
12-Does the work you develop make changing their lives?
Yes, of course. But we can't compare to our lives.

We found the activity interesting and enjoyable and it was exciting to have a video conection with an indian woman. She answered all our questions and she was very kind.

We hope that in the future we could do something similar, and that Tara project continues improving and developing, so they could help more people.