Intensive 6

Dear all,

Sorry for taking so long to post the group’s photo. Here it is at last!

I really enjoyed working with you during the last semester. 

Let’s keep in touch.

Best wishes,

Carla 

P.S. Fer, send us a photo to add here!

Guillermo Alesandroni has won a Fulbright Scholarship! After two years of intensive English courses and passing the TOEFL examination, he will be able to pursue his studies at an American University and get a Master’s degree in Mathematics.Congratulations on your wonderful achievement, Guillermo!

Listen to six people from different English speaking countries answer this question.  

Who do you agree with? Add your own opinions.

Can you learn English by using a computer?

Listen to Martin and Tom discussing the use of computers in the classroom:

Should computers be used in the classroom?

What do you think? How can computers help you learn English? Discuss these questions in pairs and submit your comments.

How much do you know about the Internet? As you do the grammar quiz,  read the sentences carefully to find out more about this revolutionary means of communication.

Click HERE to begin

Since you enjoyed the listening activity at the Computer Lab last Wednesday, I’ve added a new one about the topic we are currently discussing in class. The question is : Is fashion important to you? Listen to six people from different English speaking countries give their opinion.

Click on Listening to do the quiz as you listen and on  Text  to check the tapescript.

Then, please share your own opinion with the rest of the class by adding your comment below.

See you on Monday,

Carla

Hello everybody,

I’d like to welcome Fernando, Melisa and Sebastian and thank you all for sharing stories and photographs of your best friends in class.

Check out the new Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary link. It has lots of interesting features!

See you tomorrow,

 Carla 

Dear Cielo, Guillermo, Pamela and Daniel,

It was a pleasure to meet you on Wednesday. Let’s see if the rest of the students show up next week!

As I told you in class, next week we are going to talk about friendship. What makes a good friend in your opinion?  Try completing this sentence with your own ideas:

A friend is someone who …

 And remember your homework! Bring a picture of your best friend and get ready to tell the class about him/her.

I look forward to receiving your comments.

Carla

Here’s a voice e-mail for you:

http://ennz.springdoo.com/public/play/?id=FCB73E79FE4E0098

Welcome to Intensive 6!     

This will be our class journal, where you’ll be able to get extra practice, make comments and keep in touch throughout the semester. I hope we will make good use of this tool.

Hugs,

Carla