Level 4 - Post 4 (week 6) > Free/Themed Post 2

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: 200 --> PLEASE, STICK TO THIS AMOUNT OF WORDS.



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 beloved 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 and different types of movies 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; although, 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.

- Try using more connectors, to link your ideas 

Level 4 - Post 3 (week 5) > Free/Themed Post 1

THEMED POST N°1

A FAVOURITE ARTIST / PIECE OF ART

*Write about your favourite artist or your favourite piece of art. 

You'll need to say the following:

- The name of the artist. / The name of the piece of art.

- What kind of artist is she/he? / Who did the piece of art? When did you see it for the first time?

- Describe his or her work. /  What does it represent for you?

- Why do you like him/her?  / Why do you like it? 

- Do you have any good memories about your choice? Tell us more

*Wordcount: 180

* Add a picture of either your favourite artist or the piece of art.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Today I'm going to write about my favourite artist. He is a very well-known painter from the XVI century. Moreover, he was sculptor, architect and inventor, among other occupations, and his name is Leonardo Da Vinci. He painted amazing paintings, which are very famous nowadays; for instance, “The last supper” and “La Gioconda” or “Mona Lisa”.

           His work is very complex, and for me it is the best way to describe it. He had a detailed knowledge about a wide variety of subjects, such as anatomy, light, botany and geology, his interest in physiognomy and the way in which humans register emotion in expression and gesture, his innovative use of the human form in figurative composition, and his use of the subtle gradation of tone.

          I really like him, firstly because he was not only a good painter but also he was a person who could think beyond the normal things that people usually thought back in those times. Secondly, he created different and amazing masterpieces. Finally, I would like to say that one of the memories I've got about Leonardo is related to the book called "The Da Vinci Code", which tells about different mysteries around his work. 

          
                    

LEVEL 4 >> Post N°2 The best Holidays/Concert ever (week 4)

Hello dear students,

This time, you have to choose between two topics. You can write either about "your best holidays or the best concert you've ever been to".

You have two options:

Holidays:

- when it was
- where they went
- how long it was
- people they went with
- things/activities they did
- why it has been the best so far
- any other relevant info


Concert:

- when / where it was
- the artist they saw
- a bit of info about the artist
- describe the atmosphere during the event
- describe how they felt and why they enjoyed it
- any other memories about it

Wordcount: 170
>>Leave comments on 3 of your classmates posts + a comment on my post.

The best concert I've ever had

Well, I chose the second topic. This time I'm going to write about one of the best musical performance I've ever seen. This concert was about 10 years ago and it was here in Santiago, especifically at Victor Jara stadium. I went there with a couple of friends to see a great band called "Millencolin", they're from Sweden and they have visited Chile at least four times, but that's was the first time they played here; Moreover, another band I liked came on stage, so it was quite a fantastic experience not only for me but for my friends as well.

As I mentioned before, this band is from the city called Örebro, in Sweden. They have recorded lots of albums and even though they are from this country, they sing in English. Their style is similar to "punk" music, but a little bit softer.

As people who attended this concert were all fans, the atmosphere was totally special and motivating to all of us. For this reason, I was quite excited about being there having this amazing experience and listening to the songs with which I grew up.

To sum up, it was a great experience being with a bunch of friends of mine and I think one of the best memories I will always have about this moment in my life is that I went to their first concert and afterwards we drank a couple of beers...

Here you can listen to a great song... Maybe, you know them!!! ;) 

LEVEL 4 >> POST 1 (Week 3) >> A COUNTRY I'D LIKE TO VISIT

Hello students, this is the first blog session of this last semester. This time you are going to write about a topic related to countries, and you have to add the following information:


- Which country would you like to go to? Why?
- What do you know about it?
- What would you like to do there?
- Would you like to study/work/live there? Explain.
- Upload pictures


Also, don't forget to make comments on 3 of your classmates' posts + a comment on my post.

- Word Count: 160 words 

                Hello everybody!! This time I'm going to write about a country I'd like to visit. One of the countries that I'd really like to go in the future is Scotland. I believe it's because I've always felt a certain connection with its culture and history. I really enjoy reading and knowing everything about Scottish history, and I truly admire the way they have built this country keeping all their ancient customs.

                 

       If I go there some day, one of the first things I will do is to visit all the castles near the Highlands, which you only have the chance to see by watching movies or pictures, because I think they are amazing old buildings that are still there despite the ages. As a second thing, I would do while visiting this amazing country, it's to taste their traditional food called "haggis".

           And finally, I'd walk through the streets while listening to its traditional music coming from the "bagpipes" and trying to understand the Scottish weird accent.




   I'd really like the idea of going there as a teacher of English and work at their schools or Universities, but I think it's quite difficult to do it, since its mother tongue is English or maybe as a Spanish teacher. That's why I think that for the moment I'd go there just for travelling around the different cities and towns. I hope this dream comes true some day in the future.

This is the traditional food in Scotland, it is called "Haggis". This traditional food is a savoury pudding containing sheep's pluck (heart, liver and lungs); minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, traditionally encased in the animal's stomach.. It doesn't sound so yummy, but I'd like to give it a try....

Welcome To English IV!!!

Dear students;

Welcome to your first blog session of this semester.

Throughout this semester we will be dealing with different topics. As I told you during the last lesson, there will be three blog sessions that are different from the others, so we need to decide which topics are more motivating for you to write about it. 

Please, go to this link: 

http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_vocab.htm and do the activities.. It's only for you to practice outside the classroom! 

After you finish doing the activities, please leave a comment with your thoughts about the activities (they were too easy, too difficult or fun, boring..). Also, write your ID number,career or any other information that you think it may be important.  

Big hug! see you next class!!