Blog session #8 : A favourite picture of you.

Blog Session # 8

A favourite picture of you

Say the following things while you write your text:

- Why do you like it?

- Where are you in the picture?

- How long ago was the picture taken?

- Describe the situation in which the picture was taken.

- How do you feel when you see the picture?

Number of words: 240

Don't forget to make comments on at least 3 of your classmates posts.

Hello dear survivors of the English course, today's blog session is about a picture of you. Well, I already added a picture of myself and I hope you like it. 

I'm going to tell you more about the picture. I think you all know where the photo was taken, yes!! It's our beautiful London. For someone like me, I mean a Teacher of English, being there is like a dream came true. I really like this picture, because as a said it's in London and also because it was one of my first travels in Europe. 

This photo was taken back in 2010, a long time ago, but every time I see this picture is like being there once again. It was the first day, I have just arrived from Sweden and I think it was past midnight. Well, after a long journey, by taxi, from the airport to the hostel a friend of mine took this photo. The taxi cost at least £150, which is equivalent to $97.000, so you can imagine how I felt when the taxi driver told me how much I had to pay. After this photo was taken, I went to grab something to eat because I haven't eaten anything at that moment and luckily I found a good and cheap place.

I chose this picture because it reminds me that dreams come true, and if you work hard and put a lot of effort in achieving what you want, you will get your reward in the future. 

Blog Session #7

How green are you?

While you are writing your thoughts, you will have to answer these questions: 

- Where do people learn about enviromentally friendly practices?

- Have you incorporated recycling into your habits? Describe

- Do you use a bike or your legs instead of a car?

- Have you joined or supported any eco-organisations? Why/Why not?

- What else have you done /would you like to do?

- What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint?

- What's missing in our society/Santiago regarding this issue?

Number of words: 230

Don't forget to make comments on at least 3 of your classmates posts.

Hello dear Students, well today's blog session is about how green you are in your daily life, and I'm going to tell more about this issue in my life.

I think most people learn to be friendly with the environment mainly watching T.V or movies that are related to global warming, and how the earth is being destroyed little by little. In my case, I have incorporated some of these things into my daily routine. For example, I try no to use plastic bags or throw rubbish to the ground. Also, I don't have a car on my own so I have to walk. Moreover, if I need to go somewhere near my house, I use my bike.

There are a lot of advertisements about organisations, which are trying to do their best to help our earth, and I believe that we all have to support these eco-organisations around the world, because they have made a very good job trying to keep our planet as healthy as possible. I'd really like to start a recycling project in my community and try to change people's mind. 

Well, Apart from using my legs and not throwing rubbish, another thing that I usually do is to turn off every light at home if I'm not using it. Besides, I have shortened my showers and the use of water in general. 

According to our city / country, there's still a lack of being aware of what is going on around us, because we tend to live our lives inside of a bubble without caring about the others or about our own nature. People need to start changing their view of the world and start helping these eco-organisations. Perhaps without giving money or going to every protest, but I think is more than enough being a little bit more conscious about this matter. 

 

A technological device (Blog session # 6 )

THE BEST TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICE IN MY LIFE

Say:

What it is.
When you got it.
How you use it.
How often you use it.
Why you like it.
What life would be like without it.

Wordcount:  220

Hey guys! 

In today's blog session I'll tell you more about my favourite technological device. Well, as you may notice during the lessons, I'm always carrying my computer with me, because it's a part of me. So, my favourite tech device is the computer. 

I still remember when I first got this computer, it was the first thing I bought with my very first salary as a teacher 5 years ago. I believe that's why I take care so much of it and also because I save everything in it. I can keep everything here, from old pictures to lessons material. In addition, I use it all the time, for example to watch movies, listen to music and to keep in touch with my family or friends. 

One of the things I like the most about my computer is how useful can be, because I can keep everything saved without using any paper or space at home. Some people might say that a cellphone is more useful than a computer, but I think a computer is better in terms of utility. 

According to what my life would be without this device, I believe that it wouldn't be the same, because I'm so used to have my computer with me all the time and that's why my computer is a big part of my life.    

Cheers.

Tips:

- Remember to keep your ideas into paragraphs.

- Be careful while using verbs in past tense.

CA 2 (video presentation #2)

Hi guys!!!!!!!!

This SECOND presentation activity is about recording a 2 minute mobile phone video presentation. 

 

Topic: Talk about journey you would like to make in the future.

 

Say:

Where you would like to go,

Who you would go with,

Why you would like to make this journey,

What things you would like to do on the journey.

Mention anything else you think is important.

IMPORTANT: Bear in mind that you DON'T have to read while recording your video.

Tips: Rehearse your speech as many times as possible, in order to present a good piece of work!! ;)

 This is the rubric, same as the last time, which I'll be using to evaluate your work!!!!!!

 

Finally, as I already said to you during the lesson, you can EITHER send it to my e-mail account OR bring it to class in your pen-drive...

E-mail: ignacio.araya86@gmail.com (By Sunday night)

Pen-drive: By Monday afternoon.

My future job

MY FUTURE JOB

> At university, what major have you taken / are you thinking of taking? Explain why.

> What kind of job would you like to have? Describe.

> What aspects would you consider  when choosing your job?

> If you were asked in a job interview about your strengths and weaknesses, what would you say?

> Words: 210

> Leave comments on 3 of your partners posts.

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES: (by Juan Luzzi)

-I’ve taken… / I’m doing a major in… / I’m thinking of taking… / I’m considering to study…/ I’m planning to do… / I have in mind to… / I’ve decided to… / I’m hoping to… / I’m playing with idea of…  __ing / I’d love to…/ I can’t choose between ….. or …../ I’m torn between ….. and ..… / It looks like I’m going to… / As long as we can get ……………, I'll be studying… / I’m not 100% sure, but I might …/ It's a toss-up between ……… and ………..  

-I’d like to get a job as…/ I’d like to work as …/ I hope to get a job in… /I wouldn’t like to…/

- Some aspects could be: Salary - Benefits - Location – Hours - Co-workers  - work atmosphere/environment.

- I’m good at … ___ing / I’m good with… (money, numbers,etc)/ I’m terrible at…./  I become nervous about ___ing  / I am very confident in… __ing / I can… / I can’t… /

Hello there, in today's blog  session I'll be telling you more about my future job. As you may know, I studied English pedagogy at Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez for 5 years. Since then, I've taken several courses to improve my English skills. I've just completed my Master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). The main reason for doing this, despite the salary or the benefits, is that I love teaching and more importantly I love English as a whole. 

I'd like to get a job as a teacher of an English programme, maybe in a good environment where people share ideas and experiences, in order to keep learning how to be better teacher every day. I'm not 100% sure about the location andt the amount of hours per week, but I might like to work at my home University. 

I've been interviewed in several occasions and I've answered their questions in the same way every time. I'm good at learning new things, also I'm good with languages but I'm terrible at remembering things, such as names and dates. I can create different and innovating material, but I can't work at home after my schedule. 

Well, now I'm playing with the idea of going abroad to get a PhD in Applied Linguistics and then to work doing research all around the world, but I can't choose between going to Sweden or to England.

Can you help me out with my decision?