LET'S SAY GOOD BYE WITH A SONG

Just in case you don't know, I named this blog after a famous song by Louis Armstrong. If you feel like listening to it go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5IIXeR5OUI&feature=fvw

And if you are in the mood to sing along here's the lyrics:

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

I see trees of green, red roses too

I see them bloom for me and you

And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

I see skies of blue and clouds of white

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night

And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

Are also on the faces of people going by

I see friends shakin' hands, sayin' "How do you do?"

They're really saying "I love you"

I hear babies cryin', I watch them grow

They'll learn much more than I'll ever know

And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world

Oh yeah

FINAL SESSION (12) (week 15) >> WRITING A BRIEF 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

SESSION 9 >> IMPROVING YOUR FACULTY FACILITIES

This session you are supposed to discuss the situation in your faculty with regards to facilities.In order to write your post try and answer these questions:
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.

POST 8. THEMED POST: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Hi dear students!
The topic you have chosen for todays' post is Music. Here you have some bullet questions to choose from to help you write your post.
Introduction:
>What kind of music do you like?
>Who's your favourite music group or singer? Why do you like him/her/them?
>Do you ever buy CDs?
>Do you ever download music from the internet?
>Have you ever seen a concert?
Musical skills:
>Can you play a musical instrument?
>Can you read music?
>How well do you sing? Do you like singing karoke? Do you sing while in the shower?
Closing paragraph:
>How important is music to you?
>Why is music so important to people and culture?

Remember to write around 300 words and leave comments on two of your classmates' posts.

POST 7 (WEEK 9) >> SUMMARY FROM A CAREER-RELATED ARTICLE FROM THE GUARDIAN

In order to write today's post you have to access the following web site:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/
Once you are there...
> 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.
> Make sure you write between 200 and 250 words.

Remember to leave a comment on 2 of your partners' posts.

POST 6 (WEEK 8) >> THEMED POST 2 : THE CINEMA

Gone with the wind... , The Godfather..., Singing in the rain... , Psicosis... , 2001: A space oddisey... , The exorcist... , Cabaret... These are just some of the most popular films ever. Have you seen any of these films?
This week's blog assignment is to write about a movie you have seen. Make sure to include the following in your post:

• Do you like going to the cinema? If so, how often do you go?. When did you last go
• Do you ever rent or buy films?
• What's your favourite film?
• What is it about?
• How many times have you seen it?
• What are the good and weak points of the film?
• Would you reccomend it?
• How would you rate it?: A must see? Good? Just fair? I want my money back?

Write between 250 and 300 words and remember to comment on two of your classmates' posts.
I look forwards to reading your reviews.

POST 5 (week 7) >> WHAT TO DO / WHERE TO GO IN SANTIAGO

How well do you know Santiago? Were you Santiago-born and bred? Or did you move here after you were born or after you graduated from high school?The topic of this week's post is: WHAT TO DO / WHERE TO GO IN SANTIAGO .
When writing your post be sure to answer these questions:
- 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.

- Don't forget to leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.
Number of words: 250 - 300

POST 4. THEMED POST

Hi everybody,

The topic you have chosen to write about today is TV serials. Please try and answer these questions when writing your post.

• What's your favourite TV serial?


• What kind is it?


• What is it about?


• Why do you watch it?


• When is it on?


• What are the characters like?


• Where does it take place?


• Would you reccomend it?

Write any additional information you may deem neccessary or important. The word count is 200-250 words.

Make sure you read and comment on two of your classmates' posts.

I hope you get a lot done!!!!

POST 3 (WEEK 5): TRANSANTIAGO > BEFORE AND AFTER

TRANSANTIAGO >> BEFORE AND AFTER

Last class we talked about different ways of getting to the university, and one of them is by bus. Today's post is about our bus transportation system.
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

POST 2. A COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT

Hi everybody,

The topic of this week's post is: A COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.

-In order to write about it, try and answer the following questions

-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.

If you ask me, I'd really like to go to Istambul. They say it's a beautiful city, with beautiful arquitecture, colouful markets and crowded streets.

- Be sure to make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts- Word Count: 200 words.

Post 1. FIRST TERM: GOOD AND BAD POINTS

Hi dear students,
Welcome to our new blog sessions.
I hope you enjoy this experience, have the chance of sharing ideas, get to know your classmates better and learn a lot.
Here's your first assignment: 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