Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Blog Session 5 Instructions
Dear Class,
This time you have to choose a picture you like to write about it.
Say:
a) who took it
b) what it shows
c) when it was taken
d) why you like it
e) Upload it too
Add any other information you'd like to mention in 150 words minimum. Don't forget to make comments on at least three of your classmates blogs.
Good luck,
Belén
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Blog Session 4 Sample Post
Free Post 1
Documentaries
I really enjoy watching films as well as documentaries and documentaries unlike films are meant to document some aspects of reality. A couple of friends have created their own documentaries so I’ve seen what it takes to actually complete one. I like documentaries because I think we can learn a lot about so many different things in a more dynamic way. Also, I like documentaries because as a translator, I can work subtitling a film and that’s an interesting job to have.
There's a documentary I'll always remember: “Nanook of the North” (1922) even though it’s not my favourite one, it’s an interesting documentary considering the year it was filmed and also, it’s considered to be the first anthropological documentary film ever. There you can see the life of Inuit Eskimos, Nannok and his family.
What I really like about documentaries is that they’re non-fictional motion pictures so we should see real life and real experiences. I don’t have one single favourite documentary but here I left you the trailer of the latest I watched:
If interested in Chilean documentaries, please watch “La batalla de Chile” by Patricio Guzmán and you can also check this blog if you want more information:
Blog Session 4 Sample Post
Free Post 1
Documentaries
I really enjoy watching films as well as documentaries and documentaries unlike films are meant to document some aspects of reality. A couple of friends have created their own documentaries so I’ve seen what it takes to actually complete one. I like documentaries because I think we can learn a lot about so many different things in a more dynamic way. Also, I like documentaries because as a translator, I can work subtitling a film and that’s an interesting job to have.
There's a documentary I'll always remember: “Nanook of the North” (1922) even though it’s not my favourite one, it’s an interesting documentary considering the year it was filmed and also, it’s considered to be the first anthropological documentary film ever. There you can see the life of Inuit Eskimos, Nannok and his family.
What I really like about documentaries is that they’re non-fictional motion pictures so we should see real life and real experiences. I don’t have one single favourite documentary but here I left you the trailer of the latest I watched:
If interested in Chilean documentaries, please watch “La batalla de Chile” by Patricio Guzmán and you can also check this blog if you want more information:
Blog Session 4 Instructions
Dear Class,
How are you?
This is the first time you can choose the topic! In this link you'll find ideas to organise your ideas.
http://www.eslgold.com/writing/getting_ideas_organized.html
Please write 140 words minimum and don't forget to make three comments.
Best,
Belén
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Blog Session 3 Instructions
Dear Class,
How are you?
Today, the topic is technology. Think about the technological object you like the most and write about your favourite piece of technology and please write this in 130 words minimum.
Include:
a) What it is
b) When you got it
c) How you use it
d) How often you use it
e) Why you like it
f) What life would be like without it
Remember to finish your posts as well as making comments about posts 1 & 2 (this is not for those of you who have already written) and remember to make comments on three of your classmates posts every time there's a new blog session.
Your comments can't be "that's great" or "wow". Read the whole post and then make comments about how clear the information is, if you agree or not with your classmate or about your opinions respectfully, of course.
Good luck and have a great week,
Blog Session 3 Sample Post
My favourite piece of technology
I must begin by saying I do have a love/hate relationship with technology in general. I value creativity and I think there are many important inventions but as I still write letters, I think we can still live without so much technology. Talking to my friend Chris who’s working in Yemen through Skype is fantastic, but at the same time I think it's not necessary to give technology an incredible amount of importance in your life.
In terms of technology, what I use the most are mp3 players. Last week I lost the one I got three years ago so I’m planning to get a new one as soon as I get paid.
I like mp3 players because of their size, you can carry them everywhere you go and some of them have very original designs as well. I use my mp3 every day mainly because I can listen to music and especially because it has a voice recorder! Also, it’s useful to keep my favourite family pictures, all the files I need for work and my studies, and videos of course.
I can imagine my life without an mp3 but now that I’m used to this piece of technology. I think I’d need something similar, specially to continue enjoying music!
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Blog Session 2 Expectations for this new semester
Dear Class,
Considering you have to write about your expectations, these are the meanings according to www.wordreference.com
expectation /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
- the act or state of expecting or the state of being expected
- (usually plural) something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped for
- an attitude of expectancy or hope; anticipation
- the numerical probability that an event will occur
Also, you can check the info in these links to express your hopes, dreams, wishes and to connect your ideas:
https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/4_writingskills/writing_tuts/linking_LL/linking3.html
http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/wishes-and-hypothetical-situations
Good luck!
Belén
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