lunes, 24 de mayo de 2010

English Publishers

1) Cambridge University Press, Macmillan, Richmond are editorials specialized in English Books to teach English.

2)
a) Two Richmon books:
-Awesome: is a four-level course in general English that takes secondary school students from an elementary level to an upper-intermediate level (FCE). It promotes proficiency in using technology as a learning tool, and every unit features a lesson on Learning English in the 21st Century.
  • Integrates grammar, vocabulary, functions, skills, pronunciation and study strategies in a multi-layered syllabus
  • Contains a magazine with fun activities and natural texts about relevant topics for teens
  • Presents 21st century learning skills that foster learner autonomy and promote development of IT literacy
-Pet Practice Test: The PET Practice Tests text contains five complete tests for the Cambridge Preliminary English Test that provide practice for the reading, writing and listening papers of the exam.
  • Includes topics and vocabulary that reflect the exam syllabus
  • Offers a wide variety of interesting, authentic texts
  • Full-color pictures to practice the speaking test
  • Essential exam-taking tips
b) Two Macmillan books:
- Ready for FCE (coursebook): Ready for FCE is aimed at training students to become confident, independent learners ready to pass the First Certificate exam. Throughout each unit there is a wide range of reading texts, listening tasks, speaking activities and vocabulary development, as well as extensive writing practice, with a range of model answers. The review section at the end of each unit contains many exam-style exercises.

-openMin: openMind is part of the Mind Series. The Mind Series is based on the idea that language is a life skill – a skill for communicating and connecting with others in our everyday lives. For students to ensure their place in this dynamic and global world they need to become competent not only in English but also in vital skills that apply to their academic, professional and social life. These life skills empower students to function effectively within their wider social, cultural and economic environments. It has 3 levels.

c) Cambridge University Press:
-Connect : Connect, First Edition, is a fun, 4-level, multi-skills American English course especially written and designed for young adolescents. Motivation is encouraged through high-interest topics and lively activities. Each Student's Book contains eight units divided into two-page lessons with full-color photographs and illustrations. Also included in each unit are "Get Connected" lessons which give students an opportunity to consolidate the English they are learning, and Theme Projects which help students connect their English to the world outside the classroom.

-More!: More! is a four-level course from a highly respected author team that's bursting with features for lower secondary students. With dedicated reading, culture, grammar, vocabulary, skills and cross-curricular learning sections, plus a wide range of flexible components.

3) English Dictionaries:
-http://www.askoxford.com/
-http://www.thefreedictionary.com

4) ESL stands for English as a Second Language. EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language. ESL is used when people learn English in an English speaking country.EFL is used when people learn English in a non-English speaking country.
EFL is for us, because we're chilean students.

domingo, 9 de mayo de 2010

"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live"

Well this quote "Ass soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live" is very deep and in a way very beatiful too, for me this quote means that the moment when you really trust in you and you are sure about your decisions you will know how to live because in this life there are many decisions and obstacles that you have to decide and defeat to succeed or lose but the most important thing is having security of taking the decisions that you are sure of. For example in my case when I decided the career that I want, it was very hard but finally I choosen law and I don't know if I going to succeed or not but I don't care because I'm sure about what I want.

lunes, 3 de mayo de 2010

fixing mistakes II

If I have super powers it would't be the power of been invisible because in many situations the power of been invisible it would it be very useful for example when you are in meeting and suddenly you in a very extreme case you do something wrong the power of been invisible could help you to hide from the people but in that case I prefer de power of travel back in time and have the opportunity of fix the thing that I did wrong anyway just having a super power it would be awesome because you would be unique in the hole world and have the authority to use your power for good

If I had super powers it would't be the power of been invisible because in many situations the power of been invisible it would be very useful for example when you are in a meeting and suddenly you in a very extreme case do something wrong the power of been invisible could help you to hide from the people but in that case I prefer the power of travel back in time and have the opportunity of fixing things that I did wrong anyway just having a super power it would be awesome because you would be unique in the hole world besides of using your power for good.

Fixing mistakes I

This science fiction thriller film, written by M. Night Shyamalan, is about a supernatural event.
Aliens visit the Earth to destroy humanity, where a common family tries to survive, this movie is starring by Mel Gibson, and it received positive critical reception (by public). In spite of special effects aren't excellent, the trama captivates you. This is a eye-catching movie. Don't lose the oportunity to scape of reality!

This science fiction thriller film, written by M. Night Shyamalan, is about a supernatural event.Aliens visit the Earth to destroy humanity, where a common family tries to survive, this movie is starring by Mel Gibson, and it received positive critical reception (by public). In spite of special effects aren't excellent, the trama captivates you. This is an eye-catching movie. Don't lose the opportunity to scape from reality!