Interviewing
Brenna Eileen Eaton.
1. Andrea: “Is this your first time in Spain?”
Brenna: “No, I came
to Spain when I was sixteen and then when I was twenty. So this is my third
time in Spain.”
2. Andrea: “What do you like best about Spain?”
Brenna: “The
culture of Spain is very different from America and I like the culture and
history as well as all the stories. Spain is much older than America”.
3. Óscar: “When did you come to Galicia?”
Brenna: “I came
late. So, I arrived November earliest”.
4. Andrea: “What were your first impressions when you
arrived in Galicia?”
Brenna: “My first
impression of Galicia was GREEN, GREEN AND GREEN EVERYWHERE. And I arrived in
Santiago and it was trees and trees and trees. I came from a brown place.
Colorado is brown.”
5. Mario: “What do you like about Galicia?”
“I like the animals
since I love cows and I like the green. Every time I have returned to Galicia
after a trip, I have noticed how clean the air is!”
6. What do you think of the Galician landscape?”
Brenna: “I think
the fields, the trees and the islands are all very beautiful.”
7. Luis: “What is your favorite aspect about Galicia?”
Brenna: “The
landscape and how beautiful it is and the unique culture. Galician culture is
unique and very interesting. Besides, I have learnt a lot of things that I
would not have learnt in another part of Spain.”
8. Mario: “Have you visited the Cathedral of Santiago de
Compostela?”
Brenna: “Yes, I
have been there twice. I think it is very interesting, but I like all the
different cathedrals. So I can´t say I have a favorite.”
9. Artai: “What monuments have you visited in Galicia?”
Brenna: “I went to
Ourense and I went to the Thermas. I have been to the Tower of Hercules, The
Roman Wall in Lugo, “a praia das Catedrais” in Ribadeo, the Parador in Baiona,
the Cathedral in Santiago and in Lugo.”
10.
Luis:
“Do you like Galician music?”
Brenna: “Yes, I do.
I´ve learnt a lot about the celtic influence and I like the bagpipes!”
11.
Jesús:
“Do you like the Galician Festivals?”
Brenna: “Yes, the
Arribada was my favorite day in Spain and I like the other festivals as well. I
wish I could be here for the Roman Festival in Lugo and for ST. James.”
12.
Jesús:
“Have you tried Galician octopus?”
Brenna: “Yes, I
like octopus even though it is not my favorite food”.
13.
Andrea:
“Why did you come to our “CEIP PLURILINGÜE RIA DE VIGO”?
Brenna: “When Xunta
chose me, they gave me Galicia and I said Yes, I want to come to Galicia and
then they sent me to this school. So I haven´t chosen the school.”
14.
Xián:
“Which were your first impressions when you arrived at the school?
Brenna: “I was
amazed with the views and location and also everyone here was very happy and
they welcome me warming and talked to me a lot!”
15.
Mario:
“Do you like the views from the English classroom?”
Brenna: “Yes, I was
astounded when I arrived here; because I´m pretty sure no one else has these
views!”
16.
Antón:
“Do you like CEIP PLURILINGÜE RÍA DE VIGO?”
Brenna: Yes, I do.
17.
Andrea:
“Did you enjoy the English lessons?”
Brenna: “Yes, I´ve
enjoyed working with all grades and now I like working with the younger, the
middle and the older. I´ve been coaching ages from 3 to 12, but I hadn´t worked
with the younger students in quite some time.
18.
Aroa:
“Did you enjoy staying with us?”
Brenna: “Yes, I
like Vigo a lot and I´m very lucky to be in this school”.
19.
Andrea:
“What do you think of the English level of the school?”
Brenna: “I was very
impressed with the older level of the school, because you can already carry out
conversations well”.
20.
Lara:
“Do you like this experience at CEIP PLURILINGÜE RÍA DE VIGO?
Brenna: Yes, I am
very lucky because everyone here is welcoming; the school is in a very special
place location and the students are awesome!”
21.
Aroa:
“Have you learnt much Spanish here?”
Brenna: “Yes, I
wish I had learnt more, but I did learn some Spanish and some words in
Galician”.
22.
Rubén:“What
school did you study at?”
Brenna:”In America,
we say Elementary School instead of Primary and I went to “Little Elementary”
and my Middle School was called “Moore Middle”. So, I went “from Little to
Moore”…
23.
Iria:
“Which was your favorite subject at school?
Brenna: “My
favorite subject was Social Studies like Geography or History, but my favorite
class was Algebra, that is, Math.”
24.
Mario:
“What would suggest to your students about learning English?”
Brenna: “I would
say practice with each other if you can, because I have also learnt some of my
Spanish by speaking because they have shown me what to say.”
25.
Inés:
“Where do you live in Vigo?”
Brenna: “I live
near Principe. So, I live one street from the Sireno and Porta do Sol.
26.
Inés: “When
did you get used to this city”.
Brenna: “Probably
at the end of January or probably at the beginning of February, but even now
some things feel more normal or are easy.
27.
Inés:
“How much do you love Vigo?”
Brenna: “I love Vigo
a lot. I think Vigo is beautiful, even though not everyone always agrees.”
28.
Ana
Isabel: “Who doesn´t always agree?”
Brenna: “I have met
some Spanish people and other Auxiliaries who think that some buildings in Vigo
are not pretty”.
29.
Andrea:
“What is the more you like in Vigo?
Brenna: “I like the
Old Town and the “Sireno”.
30.
Andrea:
“What didn´t you see of Vigo?”
Brenna: “I saw a
lot in Vigo and went to many places, but I did not go to the hills often.”
31.
María:
“Would you like to live in Vigo forever?”
Brenna: “I´ll
probably wouldn´t live in Vigo forever. I would spend Spring or Summer here,
but not Winter…”
32.
Ana
Isabel: “Why not, if winter is much colder in Colorado?”
Brenna: “I prefer
winter in Colorado because I prefer snow over rain. I don´t like the rain.
33.
María:
“What´s the worst thing about living in Vigo?
Brenna: “I like
walking in Vigo, but sometimes I wish I had a car here, because sometimes it is
very difficult to go to other places outside Vigo without a car.”
34.
María:
“What do you do in your spare time in Vigo during the week?”
Brenna: “I meet
with friends frequently or have lessons after school”.
35.
Hugo:
“How many friends have you met in Vigo?”
Brenna: “I have met
a lot of friends in Vigo and I have five close friends that I will keep or stay
in contact forever. However, if I had more time here, I would like to meet more
Spanish people here. Many of my friends are Americans as well, mostly
Auxiliaries.”
36.
Alex:
“What´s the name of your best friend?”
Brenna: “Jessica”.
37.
María:
“What´s your favorite food you have tried in Vigo?”
Brenna: “I like
“lentejas” or lentils and “empanadillas”, especially with meat or shrimp.”
38.
Ana:
“What´s your favorite drink?”
Brenna: “My
favorite drink is coffee”.
39.
Alex:
“What´s your favorite color?”
Brenna: “Purple and
silver”.
40.
Mar: “Do
you like any groups of music?”
Brenna: “Yes, but I
don´t know the names. I´d like to learn the names of some groups before I leave
and buy some to take them with me.”
41.
Rubén:
“What sport do you practice?
Brenna: I practice
gymnastics, but now I like running and hiking. And if I could play any sport, I
would like to play soccer; but I am not very good. I wish I could play soccer!”
42.
Inés:
“How do you like to spend your afternoons during the weekend?”
Brenna: “Now I can
go to the beach with friends, but I also like to travel to places.”
43.
Aroa:“
Do you like our beaches?”
Brenna: Yes, your
beaches are very, very nice beaches, especially compared to Boston, where I was
last year. I like them a lot!
44.
Andrea:
“Which beach did you visit?”
Brenna: “I have
been to Samil, to the Vao, Toralla, Canido, Patos, Praia América, Baiona, the
beaches of the Cíes Islands, A Praia das Catedrais, Area Longa and a beach in
Coruña.”
45.
Antón:
“Did you like A Coruña?”
Brenna: “Yes, I
did. I met a friend in A Coruña, who lived there and showed me a lot of
things.”
46.
Antón:
“What part of Galicia do you like best?”
Brenna: “I like
them all because they are so different, but so close.”
47.
Andrea:
“What do you like best Galicia or Colorado?”
Brenna: “I like Colorado
for the mountains and Galicia for the beaches”.
48.
Andrea:
“Do you miss Colorado?”
Brenna: Sometimes
yes.
49.
Andrea:
“Will you ever return to Galicia?”
Brenna: “Yes, I´m
sure I will.
50.
Antón:
“Do you have good memories of this experience?”
Brenna: “Yes, I was
very happy that I was signed here!”
In the following pictures you can see Grade 6 sudents saying goodbye to Brenna:
Thank you, Brenna. We´ll keep in touch and see you soon!
Ana Isabel Ferreirós Rey
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