Today's post

Dear all:
After the first goal let’s post!!
Two choices
Choice I:
Write a report on the Chilean game against Honduras.
What were the strengths shown by Chileans?
What were the weaknesses?
Which players make it happen?
A comment on the Honduras’s game.
200 words, 3 comments.
Choice II:
What makes Chileans Chileans?
What are our main characteristics? Good and bad.
If we are nationalistic, why is it that when Chileans live abroad, they lose their accent so quickly?
Develop any ideas on the topic.
200 words, 3 comments.

Today

Dear all
Today's talk is very special,I believe. You'll have to write a Talk Review


Please visit:

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

You have to visit it, watch Sir Ken Robinson's talk "Do Schools Kill Creativity" ,

and then write a 200 words review. While you download the video you can comment on your classmates' and add Javier and Coto to the liklist.

1 comment on teacher's blog. 3 comments on classmates ,please. Talk Review

Is this art?

Dear all:
This week's post will be marked. Make sure you answer all the questions.

This week we will talk about art.There are two tasks to do. First of all, I'd like you to open wordreference.com and have a look at the video below. This is the performance artist you read about in the book. I would like you to watch the video and give me your opinion.
What do you think of her performance of being paid to give a kiss? How did it change her career? What do you think of her idea of art as a message to society? Do you agree with her statement on narcissism and exhibitionism and artists?
What is your opinion of her as an artist?
Task II
Regarding art in general:
What is your favorite piece of art? (Remember art is much more than paintings!)
When did you last see it, hear it?
What struck your attention?
Write at least 220 words on BOTH tasks. 3 comments to your classmates during class.

Orlan

Wednesday 26th

Let’s start with a little quiz

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/attain/games/quizzes/intelresultsPage4.htm/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/quickwork/intermediate/3tacklingproblems/grammar/qw_int_3grammar_01/

more practice…

http://www.english-zone.com/verbs/prsperf4.html

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/quickwork/intermediate/1
exchanginginformation/grammar/qw_int_1grammar_03/

Please read the instructions before playing

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/e_games/hwy_int_dolphingame/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/b_vocabulary/unit01/hwy_int_unit01_4/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/a_grammar/unit01/hwy_int_unit01_1/
Match the synonyms.

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_games_home/ahy_level3_marbles/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/everyday_english/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level2_home/ahy_level2_u07_01/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level2_home/ahy_level2_u09_01/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level3_home/ahy_level3_u07_01/

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs5.htm

Some hot verbs

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level2_home/ahy_level2_u09_02/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/americanheadway/ahy_level3_home/ahy_level3_u03_01/
The next activity is a test that you will build. Make sure you select at least 10 different sections before you start the test.

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway/int/c_stopandcheck/

Open www.wordreference.com

Visit: www.guardian.co.uk and go to environment section. Choose one piece of news , read it and post a minimum of 100 words on YOUR blog about his particular article.

Best regards and looking forward to reading your blog.

"Pull your socks up, guys"

Dear all:
After having read the article (which I hope you did!), you'll have to agree that this piece of news is apalling. We are all aware of the critic condition of Education in our country for the past 40 years. However, when we are faced with the facts (Test Inicia) we can't help having mixed feelings about the future of our country.
This post is based on the article you read and your opinions, neither on its own.

Reflect on the following:
What are the main points of the article you read?
As an ex school student. Do you feel identified with the reality that many children experience at school today (referring to the teacher's quality)? Why? why not?
Regarding those responsible for the current situation. Who do you feel is to blame for the "unqualified teachers" teaching today?
As a future teacher. Do you think you'll be different from those teachers who cannot give answers to the students? How? Why? Why not?
What concrete actions are you taking today to become a "good" teacher in your area of expertise?
After your readings on policies and reflections on educational practice, what can be done to change the educational reality in our country?

Write a minimum of 270 words (today, Wedensday). And at least 3 comments on your classmates blogs by Thursday. This task wil be graded on its own.

GREAT WEBSITE!!

Dear students:
Do you know any brilliant English learning websites? I do. It's the BBC, and it rocks.

Today task is to visit:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/


Take a look around, You can have a look at "wordmaster", words in the news(this is a great category to check world news, learn vocab and listen at the same time), pronunciation, face up to phrasal (very appropriate) or even watch the flatmates(soap opera) , "beat the keeper", to name but a few. (Use the headphones to listen)
this is a great opportunity to practice.


Write a review of the site of at least 190 words, please. Your opinion on the site in general. Specific activities.

Don't forget to post comments on at least 3 of your classmates AND the teacher's