Hi guys,
Don´t despair. This is the last push before the end of the year.
I recommend you to visit the plataforma, Programa de inglès, intermediate or you could use this link to practice for your test:
http://esl-bits.net/interact/sets/Set1_frame.htm
Test task types will include:
-Short listenings on familiar topics (eg. Someone giving instructions, students discussing a course, etc, or someone talking about one of the themes studied this year).
-Some reading comprehension texts (short answer or multiple choice)
-A jumbled text activity
-A language in use activity (a banked cloze for students to fill in from a list of given words)
-A short letter or e-mail (asking for information, requesting something, etc)
-A short blog post type writing activity.
Leave some time aside to study.
Best,
Paula
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
POST 12: ESSAY
Possible Essay Topics. Choose one of them:
1. Your experience learning English at the university / A general reflection
2. The use of technologies within the different subjects you've studied this year (Review/opinion)
3. Self Evaluation of my academic year (2009)
Essay Structure:
- Introduction (100 words)
- Body: 2 or 3 paragraphs (200 words)
- Conclusion: (100 words)
Useful Links & Tips to write your essay:
- Basic guide to essay writing
- How to write a brief essay
- Practical tips to write a brief essay
1. Your experience learning English at the university / A general reflection
2. The use of technologies within the different subjects you've studied this year (Review/opinion)
3. Self Evaluation of my academic year (2009)
Essay Structure:
- Introduction (100 words)
- Body: 2 or 3 paragraphs (200 words)
- Conclusion: (100 words)
Useful Links & Tips to write your essay:
- Basic guide to essay writing
- How to write a brief essay
- Practical tips to write a brief essay
IMPORTANT INFORMATION NOVEMBER 10TH
HI GUYS, WELCOME BACK! I HOPE YOUR FIELD TRIP WAS GOOD AND FRUITFUL.
THIS WEEK YOU WILL WRITE YOUR LAST POST, Nº 12: AN ESSAY ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC.
AS MANY OF YOU DIDN`T WRITE POST 11, I AM GOING TO GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO DO IT IN CLASS (TODAY´S SESSION) AND WRITE POST 12 UNTIL SUNDAY, MIDNIGHT, NOVEMBER 14TH.
ALSO, DON´T MISS TODAY´S SECOND SESSION (AT 6 PM) BECAUSE WE ARE GOING TO HAVE OUR THIRD LISTENING QUIZ AND WE ARE ALSO GOING TO TALK ABOUT YOUR FINAL SUFFICIENCY TEST.
SEE YOU THEN,
BEST WISHES,
PAULA
THIS WEEK YOU WILL WRITE YOUR LAST POST, Nº 12: AN ESSAY ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC.
AS MANY OF YOU DIDN`T WRITE POST 11, I AM GOING TO GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO DO IT IN CLASS (TODAY´S SESSION) AND WRITE POST 12 UNTIL SUNDAY, MIDNIGHT, NOVEMBER 14TH.
ALSO, DON´T MISS TODAY´S SECOND SESSION (AT 6 PM) BECAUSE WE ARE GOING TO HAVE OUR THIRD LISTENING QUIZ AND WE ARE ALSO GOING TO TALK ABOUT YOUR FINAL SUFFICIENCY TEST.
SEE YOU THEN,
BEST WISHES,
PAULA
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
POST 11, NOVEMBER 3rd
CHALLENGES IN YOUR DISCIPLINE
Write about important challenges your discipline is currently facing, connected to each of the following areas:
- Technology
- Social Matters
- Education
- Define the challenges
- Say how you think they should be resolved in each case
- Mention the critical issues involved in each area
- Word Count: 350
- Leave comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.
Write about important challenges your discipline is currently facing, connected to each of the following areas:
- Technology
- Social Matters
- Education
- Define the challenges
- Say how you think they should be resolved in each case
- Mention the critical issues involved in each area
- Word Count: 350
- Leave comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, NOVEMBER 3rd
Hi guys,
Don´t miss today´s class because we are going to have our third listening quiz.
See you,
Paula
Don´t miss today´s class because we are going to have our third listening quiz.
See you,
Paula
Monday, 26 October 2009
POST 10, DUE OCTOBER 30TH MY LAST FIELD TRIP
Write about your last field work. Include:
1. Where you went
2 Why you went there
4. What you did there
3. What the outcome was
4. Why it was relevant in your field
Write between 300 and 350 words.
Comment on 2 classmates´ posts.
1. Where you went
2 Why you went there
4. What you did there
3. What the outcome was
4. Why it was relevant in your field
Write between 300 and 350 words.
Comment on 2 classmates´ posts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, OCTOBER 27TH
Dear all,
Welcome back and I hope you had a great field trip.
Don´t mis Today´s class because we are going to have our second listening quiz.
By the way, almost nobody, did last post. So I´m going to give you the chance to do it in class and turn in post 10 on Friday, midnight. OK?
See you.
Paula
Welcome back and I hope you had a great field trip.
Don´t mis Today´s class because we are going to have our second listening quiz.
By the way, almost nobody, did last post. So I´m going to give you the chance to do it in class and turn in post 10 on Friday, midnight. OK?
See you.
Paula
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
POST 9, OCTOBER 20TH
IMPROVING YOUR FACULTY FACILITIES
1. WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION IN YOUR FACULTY?
2. WHAT THINGS NEED IMPROVEMENT?
3. WHAT WOULD BE YOUR FIRST STEPS TO DEALING WITH THIS SITUATION?
4. HOW WOULD YOU RESOLVE THIS SITUATION?
5. WHAT COULD BE THE REAL BENEFITS/IMPACT OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS?
6. NEXT STEPS >> FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
-Number of Words: 250 - 300
-Don’t forget to make comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.
1. WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION IN YOUR FACULTY?
2. WHAT THINGS NEED IMPROVEMENT?
3. WHAT WOULD BE YOUR FIRST STEPS TO DEALING WITH THIS SITUATION?
4. HOW WOULD YOU RESOLVE THIS SITUATION?
5. WHAT COULD BE THE REAL BENEFITS/IMPACT OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS?
6. NEXT STEPS >> FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
-Number of Words: 250 - 300
-Don’t forget to make comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
POST 8: Chile qualifies for the soccer world cup, October 14th
Please elaborate on the following points:
1. Why is it relevant to Chile to have qualified for the world cup
2. Who are your favorite soccer players? Why do you like them.
3. What are you going to do for the world cup. Would you like to go to South Africa?
Ask students to leave a comment on 2 of their classmates' posts.
Number of words: 300
1. Why is it relevant to Chile to have qualified for the world cup
2. Who are your favorite soccer players? Why do you like them.
3. What are you going to do for the world cup. Would you like to go to South Africa?
Ask students to leave a comment on 2 of their classmates' posts.
Number of words: 300
Thursday, 8 October 2009
THE PRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
HI guys,
I really have to apologize with you. I was mistaken about the presentation. You DON´T HAVE TO GIVE A PRESENTATION NEXT WEEK, and I am truly sorry if you have been spending the little time you have on it. Anyway, there is an ORAL TEST next week. It´s going to be in pairs and it will be similar to the oral test you took last semester.
Additionally, as we are behind our program, we are going to do the oral test during the first hour and then, have a class during the second hour, as usual. Write back to me in case you have any doubts,
Best wishes,
Paula
I really have to apologize with you. I was mistaken about the presentation. You DON´T HAVE TO GIVE A PRESENTATION NEXT WEEK, and I am truly sorry if you have been spending the little time you have on it. Anyway, there is an ORAL TEST next week. It´s going to be in pairs and it will be similar to the oral test you took last semester.
Additionally, as we are behind our program, we are going to do the oral test during the first hour and then, have a class during the second hour, as usual. Write back to me in case you have any doubts,
Best wishes,
Paula
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
POST 7, OCTOBER 6TH
POST 7 (WEEK 9) >> SUMMARY FROM A CAREER-RELATED ARTICLE FROM THE GUARDIAN
Go to: http://www.guardian.co.uk/
Select a news item connected to your area of studies / future career.
> Write a summary of it.
> Provide the link to your piece of news.
> Ask students to leave a comment on 2 of their partners' posts.
> 200 - 250 words
Go to: http://www.guardian.co.uk/
Select a news item connected to your area of studies / future career.
> Write a summary of it.
> Provide the link to your piece of news.
> Ask students to leave a comment on 2 of their partners' posts.
> 200 - 250 words
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
ABOUT POST 5, DUE LAST WEEK
Hi guys,
How was the field trip. I hope it was a very good experience.
I noticed that almost nobody did task 5, except for those who came to class last week. As I suppose you have been very busy, I´m going to give you the chance to do it during the class. And then, you will have 48 hours to turn in post 6,this is until Oct. 2nd, midnight.
OK?
Best!
Paula
How was the field trip. I hope it was a very good experience.
I noticed that almost nobody did task 5, except for those who came to class last week. As I suppose you have been very busy, I´m going to give you the chance to do it during the class. And then, you will have 48 hours to turn in post 6,this is until Oct. 2nd, midnight.
OK?
Best!
Paula
POST 6, SEPTEMBER 29TH, THE ELECTIONS
As you know the elections are coming up soon. Therefore, describe,
1. the profile of the three most important candidates;
2. the election process. Include, when and where it takes place, how long it lasts, and what you have to do as a voter.
And 3. say what your position as a citizen is, will you vote? Support your answer.
Finally, leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.
Write aroumd 250 - 300 words.
Good luck!
1. the profile of the three most important candidates;
2. the election process. Include, when and where it takes place, how long it lasts, and what you have to do as a voter.
And 3. say what your position as a citizen is, will you vote? Support your answer.
Finally, leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.
Write aroumd 250 - 300 words.
Good luck!
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
POST 5, SEPTEMBER 22nd
WHAT TO DO / WHERE TO GO IN SANTIAGO
What places should a foreigner tourist visit in Stgo?
What things should a foreigner tourist do?
Make a list of top 5 places/activities, describing them, giving suggestions and explaining the reasons for your choice.
Leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.
Number of words: 250 - 300
What places should a foreigner tourist visit in Stgo?
What things should a foreigner tourist do?
Make a list of top 5 places/activities, describing them, giving suggestions and explaining the reasons for your choice.
Leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.
Number of words: 250 - 300
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT EXERCISES
Hi guys,
Here are some links to do some exercises on subject-verb agreement, an issue all of you have difficulties with.
Enjoy,
Paula
http://http//grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm
http://http//www.cityu.edu.hk/elc/quiz/subverb1.htm
Here are some links to do some exercises on subject-verb agreement, an issue all of you have difficulties with.
Enjoy,
Paula
http://http//grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm
http://http//www.cityu.edu.hk/elc/quiz/subverb1.htm
POST 4; SEPTEMBER 18TH. September, 1st.
Say,
why it is celebrated,
what people usually do during this festivity, and
How you will cerlebrate it.
Write at least 200 words and comment on, at least, two orther posts.
Paula
why it is celebrated,
what people usually do during this festivity, and
How you will cerlebrate it.
Write at least 200 words and comment on, at least, two orther posts.
Paula
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
POST 3, AUGUST 25TH
TRANSANTIAGO > BEFORE AND AFTER
What is your opinion of Transantiago.
A) In what way(s) is it better or worse than the pre-Transantiago system.
B) Compare and describe your experience with the new system a) when it started and b) now.
C) What changes would you apply in order to make it better/more effective in the future?
Mention any other points you think are important.Number of words: 200 - 250
What is your opinion of Transantiago.
A) In what way(s) is it better or worse than the pre-Transantiago system.
B) Compare and describe your experience with the new system a) when it started and b) now.
C) What changes would you apply in order to make it better/more effective in the future?
Mention any other points you think are important.Number of words: 200 - 250
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Presentation due Tuesday, August 25th
Hi guys,
As a warming up activity for the official presentations you will have to make the first week of October, you have to make a 60 to 90 minute monologue about the topic you will present in October. You have to include the following information in your talk, next class:
1. Introduce yourself (name, faculty, subject of study)·
2. Explain what your presentation (in October) will be about·
3. Explain why this topic interests you·
4. Describe the principal elements you will include in your presentation·
5. Explain the importance/relevance of this topic in your field of study
Any questions are welcome. My mail is: vergara.paula8@gmail.com
Don´t forget you have 48 hours after the class to turn in post 2 if you could not finish it in class. I don´t accept posts past the due date!
Good luck!
Paula
As a warming up activity for the official presentations you will have to make the first week of October, you have to make a 60 to 90 minute monologue about the topic you will present in October. You have to include the following information in your talk, next class:
1. Introduce yourself (name, faculty, subject of study)·
2. Explain what your presentation (in October) will be about·
3. Explain why this topic interests you·
4. Describe the principal elements you will include in your presentation·
5. Explain the importance/relevance of this topic in your field of study
Any questions are welcome. My mail is: vergara.paula8@gmail.com
Don´t forget you have 48 hours after the class to turn in post 2 if you could not finish it in class. I don´t accept posts past the due date!
Good luck!
Paula
Post 2, Tuesday, August 18th
POST 2 INSTRUCTIONS (week 4)
THEME: A COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.-
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.- Make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts- Word Count: 200 words
THEME: A COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.-
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.- Make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts- Word Count: 200 words
Monday, 10 August 2009
POST 1
FIRST TERM: GOOD AND BAD POINTS
Write about your experiences during the first term of 2009.
Describe:- the relevant things you learned/studied- the sports and free time activities you did- the challenges you had to face- Others (family, friends, etc..)- Write at least 200 words
Write about your experiences during the first term of 2009.
Describe:- the relevant things you learned/studied- the sports and free time activities you did- the challenges you had to face- Others (family, friends, etc..)- Write at least 200 words
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