Hello blog-heads

I hope you are well.

Today we have our last blog post. I will ask you to write about your blogging experience and English learning.

What are the positive aspects of writing on the blog?

How do you think it has helped your English skills?

How aspects of written English do you think you have improved?

Are any negative comments to make about this method?

Please back up your ideas and give examples if you wish.

Write 3 comments on your classmates blogs.

Write a minimum of 260 words.

Guys
I need to ask you to do the evaluacion del curso right now.
Please go to
http://www.plataforma.uchile.cl/
On the left hand side you will find Evaluacion docente. Please answer the questions.It is anonymous and important for the programme and myself.
Thanks in advance.
:)

One great film I've seen in the last few years is a British film called ”Fish Tank”. I actually saw it at home on DVD as I don't go to the cinema very often any more (I've been once this year). The film is an independent movie by director Andrea Arnold and my friend Terry suggested that I watch it. The film tells the story of a young girl from a broken home growing up in a poor part of London. The film is a drama and it stars unknown actors. The lead role is played by Katie Jarvis and it also stars Michael Fassbender who is the star of another movie I was going to write about (and best movie I've seen this year) "Shame" by British director Steve McQueen (A must see movie - Watch it!!!). I enjoyed Fish Tank because it is a very British movie and it relates to elements of British culture that many people don't know about. But it is also the situation of many people. The young girl in the story is a bit of a loner and has a very troubled home life. Actually, I've just seen that the full film is available (subtitled) on Youtube:)

Write about a movie you enjoyed. Say: What it's called, where and when you saw it, which actors star in it, What genre it is, What it's about, Why you enjoyed it. Mention anything else you find interesting. DO NOT write a summary of the movie. DO NOT copy and paste texts from IMDB or any other online site. It is your ideas I am after. Leave comments on your teacher's blog and the blogs of at least 3 classmates.

Today we will practice for the final exam. Go to the following links and practice! Reading: http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_reading1.htm http://www.examenglish.com/PET/reading1.htm http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_reading2.htm Listening: http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_listening_part1.htm http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_listening_part2.htm Vocabulary: http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_vocab.htm Post on your blog about your performance :)

There aren't many good websites dedicated to learning English that are free of charge. In my opinion, the BBC is the best. Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/ Take a look around, then tell me what you think. Some specials "beat the keeper","flatmates", the teacher, phonetics, wordmaster, among others. Write at least 200 words about activities done and your opinion of the site, please. Don't forget to post comments on at least 3 blogs

Write about your favorite song in English at the moment,say: >when you heard it the first time
why you liked it />what it makes you feel />what type of music it is />Add any other relevant details you can think of. />Put up the video of the song or the link. 190 words minimum Write a comment to the teacher and 4 comments.

Day one

I still remember my first day at university. Obviously, I don’t remember all the details since it was ages ago, but I do remember special things. But to set you in the context, let me tell you I did translation first but I was not sure I wanted that. However, I decided I would finish and then study sociology. I finished my course and started working as a translator and teacher. I also got to interpret stuff and I found it really fun and the money was Ok. This is why I thought; maybe I should get a teaching degree after all. I started looking at the possibilities around and wasn’t too impressed. So I decided to go away. My first day at pedagogy was very exciting. Most classmates seemed younger and really nervous. I remember this very formal teacher talking to us about Education and the importance of being a teacher with a vocation. He also mentioned some really interesting facts about curriculum, assessment, and didactics, which made me think, O.M.G “this is where I need to be”. I listened to all these words as if they were said to me only and I really got engaged. Then, we had the break and had some coffee with my classmates who mostly had found the speech really boring and meaningless. I remember having a nice chat with Gabriela, we spoke about music and also different places where you could teach. It was a nice day and I’ll never forget that particular first class. Sociology is still on waiting list... Talk about your first day at university. Mention: How you felt What the first few classes were like Who you spoke to What you did Anything else you find relevant. write a minimum of 180 words and 4 comments