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| THE BRAZ-TESOL NATIONAL CONVENTION:
Will be held in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais,
from July 19 to 22, 2004. A forum for professionals in the field
of English Language teaching, the convention will promote the
discussion of theoretical and practical issues related to the
TEACHING OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL).
It is a unique opportunity for BRAZ-TESOL members and international
colleagues to get together, present their work and reflect on
their practices. In 2004, this most prestigious event will introduce
an innovation: mini-courses - given by renowned specialists
- will also be included in the program. And there's more! All
participants will be invited to visit the numerous stands available
in the exposition area, including all major book editors, overseas
study and/ or work programs, testing centers, franchise opportunities,
as well as visit stands presenting arts and crafts from the
Minas Gerais region and Brazil in general. So come enjoy the
rich cultural and historical experience that Belo Horizonte
and Minas Gerais has to offer to all English Language Teachers. |
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BELO HORIZONTE:
CONTEMPORARY CITY: Belo Horizonte`s two charming characteristics
of tradition and innovation win the hearts of all who visit
her, whether it be for leisure, business or to study. Surrounded
by the Serra do Curral mountains, it boasts a range of eclectic
architecture and the rich, unequaled hospitality of its citizens
and offers not only bars, hotels and restaurants of international
quality, but a wide variety of options for all tastes. With
a convenient and strategic location in relation the main population
centers of the country, the city is easily accessible either
by air or by the many highways, which intersect Belo Horizonte.
With more than 2 million inhabitants, the city maintains a
sense of community and level of security comparable with other
cities of the same size. Famous since its founding for its
pleasant and agreeable climate, BH has an average annual temperature
of 21°C and more than 32m² (344ft2) of green space
per capita. But the centenary of BH, the Capital of the state
of Minas Gerais, without losing its original charm, has seen
the citizens employing their creative potential in an ongoing
process of civic renewal, enhancing the natural beauty of
the city and producing various vibrant cultural activities
and a broad diversity of social events. Quality cachaça
(a traditional Brazilian spirit) is a symbol of Minas Gerais.
The fine, tradicional cachaça produced in Minas Gerais
is capturing both the domestic and international market, which
has resulted in BH hosting the most important cachaça
fair in the country. In the cultural arena, internationally
important events such as FIT- the International Theatre Festival
and FID- the International Dance Festival form part of the
annual calendar of events. In 2004, the 9th BRAZ-TESOL National
Convention, will take part in this itinerary. Come and enjoy
it with us! |
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