Blog Session 8 Instructions

Dear Class,

How are you?


This is the topic for Blog Session 8:

2014: Good and bad points (so far...)

Please include the following:

a) Good things that have happened in your life
b) Situations that did not go so well
c) Your achievements in 2014
d) Things you did not do/ have not done yet/ still have to do this year
e) Important news/events your would like to highlight
f) Any other comments

Word count: 250 + 3 comments


Good luck!


Belén

Blog Session 7 Instructions

Dear Class,

Again this time, you can choose the topic. Just remember to write your free post in 240 words minimum as well as making comments on at least three of your classmates' posts.

Use your imagination and creativity to choose the topic or maybe you can expand on your previous free posts... it's your choice.


Best,


Belén

Sample Post 6

How green are you?

This is 2014 and I can’t believe how people are not yet aware of the importance of taking care of the planet we live in. I think people should learn about “green issues” at school. Sometimes children learn how to make recycled paper and some others have workshops to learn some aspects of recycling. So, environmental-friendly practices can be definitely learnt at school and also at home.

I’ve always tried to be careful with the waste I produce. I use special bins (usually glass, plastic and organic bins) every time I can. Apart from that, I use water wisely; I learnt that in Chiloé when I was 12. It was only when we spent more than 2 weeks with a family in Nalhuitad, where they didn’t have tap water. I’m constantly thinking about ways to reduce my carbon footprint and transmitting the information so more people are aware.

I use my bike in the summer mostly. In winter it’s too cold for me and too contaminated as well but as in spring and summer is windier I tent to think that I’m not breathing so much smog. Also, as I don’t have a car, I’m always walking and taking the bus or the tube.

I support Greenpeace but only through the internet. I do that by signing emails requesting more laws or an action to stop some stupid objective of a millionaire company. I think we should support any eco-organisations if it’s because they want to take care of the planet. I’d love to make tons of copies of “The 11th Hour”, which is a documentary about the state of the Earth, considering air and water contamination mainly. Finally, in terms of the capital city, I think Santiago is missing more laws and public policies so people learn and participate in solving matters related to the environment.

Blog Session 6 Instructions

Dear Class,

Today's topic is: How green are you?

Please write this post in 230 words and include the following:

a) Where do people learn about enviromentally friendly practices?

b) Have you incorporated recycling into your habits? Describe
c) Do you use a bike or your legs instead of a car?
d) Have you joined or supported any eco-organisations? Why/Why not?
e)  What else have you done /would you like to do?
f) What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint?
g) What's missing in our society/Santiago regarding this issue?

Remember to make comments on at least three of your classmates' posts.

Good luck,

Belén

Blog Session 5 Instructions

Dear Class,

Today, you can choose what to write about. You can think about the topics we've discussed in class or something about you. Just remember anything you choose, you have to write it in 220 words minimum.
Don't forget to make three comments about your classmates' posts.


Best,


Belén

PET Practice: Preparing the Final Written Test

Dear Class,

Here you have some links for you to prepare yourselves for the Final Written Test. Remember this test will be during the last class this semester.

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

Best,

Belén

Blog Session 4 Instructions

Dear Class,

Today's topic is: My future job

a) What kind of job would you like to have? How do you imagine it?

b) Outdoors /indoors?

c) Would you like to travel a lot in your job?

d) In an office?

e) What major are you studying / are you thinking of taking?    Explain why

f) Add any other related ideas.

Please write this in 200 words minimum and don't forget to make three comments.

Best,

Belén