Education

Today we will have a deep look at a "hot" topic. Education.

Do you feel a "good education" is a right?
What is your opinion of education in Chile?
What are the main problems we need to solve?
Do you think there is a major difference between state and private schools? In what way?
Do you feel you received a good education at school?
Do you know about any projects to considerably improve the Chilean education?

Plase write a whole text answering the questions above. Do not answer them individually.

Write a minimum of 175 words. 1 comment on your teacher's blog and at least 3 comments on your classmates' blogs.

Difficult decision

Because I love good cinema and movies in general, I find it very difficult to pick a favourite film. However, what sprung to mind on this particular occasion is the film “The daytrippers” by director Greg Mottola. It first came out in 1996 and I probably saw it at the end of that year. I went to the cinema with my husband (boyfriend at the time) without expecting anything.
The cast was pretty impressive considering this is the story of an ordinary family (whatever that means!) I loved each and every character in it. The sense of humor in it is just brilliant. I won’t tell you more. If you haven’t seen it I strongly recommend it.
Write about your favourite movie

Say:

Who’s it by

When you saw it for the first time,

Why you like it,

What makes it better than other movies.

Write at least 170 words. Leave comments on the blogs of at least 3 classmates and your teacher’s blog too.

English galore!!

Dear students:
Do you know any brilliant English learning websites? I do. It's the BBC, and it rocks.

Today task is to visit:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/


Take a look around, You can have a look at "beat the keeper", words in the news, pronunciation, face up to phrasal (very appropriate) or even watch the flatmates, to name but a few. (Use the headphones to listen)

Write at least 150 words please. Your opinion on the site in general. Specific activities.


Don't forget to post comments on at least 3 of your classmates blogs.

SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED, PLEASE

Hello everybody:


Today we start writing about a fact that somehow changed the course of Chilean history.



February 27th 2010 (3:34:17)

Here you have some questions to look at and develop some ideas. Minimum 150 words.


Remember you cannot use translators. However, you can use a dictionary:
http://www.wordreference.com/


Where were you when it happened?



How did you feel?


How did you react?


How did the people around you react?


Others you could think of…

Did your property or your relatives’ suffer any damage?
Do you think this earthquake shook more than concrete structures?
How do you react now when there are aftershocks?
How has your conception of earthquakes changed after February 27th?



Add any other info you would like to.


Post 3 comments in your classmates’ blogs.

WEEK 1

Hello Everybody:
Welcome to the world of blogging in English. I will be asking you to write about different topics over the semester.
But first is first.
To begin with you need to create a gmail account. Then, go to blogger.com and follow the instructions.

Please remember to change the language during set up so that your blog is in English.

1. If you have a google account: sign in first, if you don’t have a google account: create a google account

2. Go to: http://www.blogger.com/

3. Click: create your blog now

4. Name your blog

5. Choose any template you like

6. Go to dashboard, scroll down to the bottom of the page & change the language to English.

8. Go to customize, add a gadget and choose linklist. Start adding ALL your classmates to the list.

7. Start posting (dashboard)

Today's task is simple. Write your first post. Write a little about yourself and what your expectations for this semester are. (70 words min.)