Assignment June 23th

 

Reply: Santa Marta is a city located on the Colombian Caribbean coast, is known as the pearl of America for being a city paradise for its beautiful beaches, rivers, waterfalls and its forest that has the Sierra Nevada.

In this city you can perform very risky activities such as climbing the Sierra Nevada where you start with a warm climate to culminate with an icy climate. Another activity is hiking in the Tayrona National Park, something dangerous because of its large and extensive forest full of wild animals.

Reply: In the Colombian Caribbean, is the island of San Andres and Providencia, is a very beautiful place for its beaches and small islands full of corals and many diverse marine flora and fauna. It is not very watery but there are some places which are, as well as the activities of Buzeo or Caretaje to reach the popular Statue of Poseidon underwater.

English Class June 23th

 On the last day before the interview (Final Exam) we finished the last unit.

The final vocabulary of this unit is based on risky or extreme activities:

1. Risky.
2. Risky.
3. Not risky.
4. Risky.

1. It's too dangerous for you to go to that neighborhood alone.
2. The pyramid at Teotihuacan is too steep for older tourists to climb.
3. It's too take for your friends to catch the last train to the capital.
4. The path is too rochy for your children to walk on safety.
5. It's really too hot for us to go hiking to the waterfall today.
6. Don't you think this map is too confusing for them to understand?.

Assignment June 22th

 The following is a vocabulary to test:

The questions suggested by the teachers were these:

Reply: The Arvi Park in the city of Medellin, is a natural park, a beautiful forest where there are several activities, but the best is to know and enjoy the beautiful scenery that a person appreciates anywhere.

Reply: In the Colombian Pacific, more specifically in the Choco is located one of the biggest tourist attractions of Colombia and is whale watching in the bay of Nuqui and Gorgona Island.

English Class June 22th

 Today we started the last unit of the course which is entitled "Beautiful World".

As usual, at the beginning of each unit we study the vocabulary that we will find in the unit:

1. Panama and Nicaragua.
2. Central Volcanic Mountain Range.
3. La Amistad International Park.
4. Lake Arenal en la Fortuna.
5. 95km approximately.

1. Pacific Ocean.
2. Gulf of St. Bernard.
3. Everest.
4. Central mountain range.
5. Yellowstone National Park.
6. Swan Lake.
7. Niagara Falls.
8. Bogota D.C.

The following is the grammar learned in class, along with an activation to put it into practice:

Assignment June 21th

 

1. The proposals of the recently elected president seem to me to be very good, in fact too good to be true.
2. I am in favor of them, because they seek an improvement in Colombia, which if I think they are fulfilled is another thing.

1. The best advice I can give Mr. gustavo petro is not to let his ideals be corrupted by power and to fulfill his purposes. 
2. To speak of the present is to speak of the last 22 years, so it is a very bad time because the rulers have not only sought their own benefit and not that of the majority.

English Class June 21th

 We start the class by explaining the grammar of Non-count nouns: 

1. Our advice to you is to avoid discussing politics.
2. Poverty was the topic of the internacional conference.
3. Both candidates have programs for health and education.
4. Making peace takes a lot of work and a long time.
5. Good news is hard to find in the newapaper these days.

We practiced our vocabulary with the following conversation:

Assigment June 18th

Here are the questions suggested by the teacher today:

Do you like to talk about politics?

Reply: Yes, I like to talk about politics, but in a very objective way, without prejudice about any political coalition.

Is politics a good conversation topic with any person?

Reply: It is not a good topic of conversation for anyone, you should know with whom you are talking about politics, because there are many people who are too subjective about their thinking and believe that there is no other correct one.

Do you consider yourself liberal, conservative, other?

Reply: I consider myself to be in favor of the best, calling a person because they follow certain ideals today does not call them a liberal or a conservative, because at some point that will change.

English Class June 18th

 In today's class we start with a new topic called controversial issues. For which we started with a short quiz about political savvy:

Right answers:

1. A government.
2. Politics.
3. A constitution.
4. An election.
5. Vote.
6. Campaing.
7. A democracy.
8. A monarchy.
9. A dictatorship.
10. A constitutional monarchy.

It is part of the vocabulary of the unit:

1. Presidential republic, Parliamentary republic, Parliamentary Monarchy, Absolute mornarquia.
2. Vote, candidate, President.
3. Constitution, or codes.
4. Governors.
5. Politics.

Assignment June 17th

 

1. Fire
2. Antibiotics
3. Water purification system
4. The internet
5. Vaccination
6. Smart phones
7. The printing press
8. Air travel
9. Insect repellents
10. Mosquito nets 

Have you ever had to make a really big decision?

Reply:

Choosing my professional career, which will mark my future forever, I think it is the hardest decision I have ever made. 

Can you imagine what would have happened if you hadn't made that decisión?

Reply:

I would not progress in my working life, most likely sentencing me to a miserable life.

English Class June 17th

 We start today with a new unit called inventions and discoveries. As usual we start with the vocabulary regarding the unit, followed by vocabulary activities and the proper grammar on the topics found in the unit.

This is the first activity of the unit and is related to the previous vocabulary:

1. The Strawberry smart phone is STADE OF THE ART.
2. The Blackstone is a HIGH END device.
3. The micro scanner is a CUTTING EDGE product.
4. The Digicon B1X Beta is a NOVEL camera.
5. The 17-inch LCD monitor is TOP OF THE LINE.

10. If you could do any job, what would you like to do? 

Reply: The job every lawyer dreams of, magistrate of the supreme court of justice of colombia.

Finally the grammar seen in class:

Assignment June 15th

 

Reply: 

	A historical Holidays	A seasonal Holidays	A religious Holidays
Name of holiday	U.S. Independence Day	Hanami	Holi
Purpose	Americans celebrate U.S. Independence Day, a holiday commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.	the flowering of the cherry blossom tree. Seeks to exalt the beauty of Mother Earth.	symbolizing the victory of good over evil
Typical Food	Families gather for barbecues with hamburgers and hot dogs, something very American.	Hanami Bento. Bento is a packaged meal that can be prepared at home or purchased before the picnic.	·         Pebbles. This typical Holi snack is a kind of dumpling filled with nuts and milk cream. ·         Mathri. It is a typical crepe of this celebration that is made of flour, rice flour and coconut.
Typical clothing	Attire allusive to the flag or as the soldiers of the time.	·         Kimono ·         Yukata	The tradition is to throw colored powders at each other freely, bodies and clothes are completely covered by the pigments.
Other traditions	parades are held in the 52 states that make up the country and, at night, the sky is illuminated with the fireworks typical of this day.	picnic under the cherry blossom trees. Family, friends or co-workers gather for a meal and bring the obentō.	the love story of Radha and Krishna and explains the use of colors. Krishna asked his mother, Yashoda, why Radha's skin was white while his was so dark. And Yashoda replied that in order not to feel jealous of Radha's color one solution could be to paint her face with dark colors.

 

English Class June 15th

Today we continued with the topic of the previous class, which was "Subject and object pronouns ", we extended more about the topic and finished with grammar exercises.

1. Last week I bougth a book. That is a best-seller.
2. Have you seen the biscuits? That were on the top shelf.
3. Charles Chaplin was a famois comedian. Who directed well-know films.
4. You are going to meet a girl tomorrow. Who is intenligent and pretty to.
5. A lion is an animal. Which is very strong.
6. Wolves are animal. Wich live in packs.
7. A detective is someone who discovers the truth about crimes.
8. We spent our holidays un Scotland. That Scotland is in the north of Great Britain.
9. We met an old man. Who told us that he had seen Nessie.
10. We travelled to mountain. That mountain is near the town of Fort William.
11. I sent you a postcard. That was written on the summit of Ben Nevis.
12. I saw the man. Who closed the door.
13. We are studying sentence. That contain adjetive clauses.
14. We enjoyed the actors. Who played the leading roles.
15. The police caught the thief. Who stole the money.
16. There ir a new house in our neighborhood. That has a swimming pool.
17. Who are those students? Who are talking to Mrs. Hinton.
18. This is the package. That came in the mail today.
19. I like the songs. That tell about life in the country.
20. She's the girl. Who works in the library.
21. Corfu is an island that has many beuatiful beaches.

This is the grammar used in the unit:

Assignment June 14th

 

Reply: There is a celebration that commemorates the dead, it is originally from Mexico but it is already important in most countries of America. The Day of the Dead, the celebration has its origins in the indigenous cultures of thousands of years ago, influenced in particular by the Aztecs or Mexicas.

Celebrations vary from region to region, but some elements are universal. People usually place photos of their deceased loved ones on an ofrenda or altar, along with their favorite foods or beverages.

It is commemorated on November 2, when it is believed that the souls of the deceased return to the world of the living. But the celebration usually begins on October 28, and from that date on, each day is dedicated to a different type of death, for example, death by accident or children who died before being baptized. November 1 is All Saints' Day, in honor of those who led a virtuous life, especially children.

English Class 14th

 In today's class we use a wide range of vocabulary and for the following we emphasize grammar, here are some examples:

With respect to the grammar and vocabulary learned we did some activities to have a better understanding of the subject by putting it into practice:

1. That.
2. Who.
3. Who.
4. That.
5. Who.
6. That.

1. Who.
2. Who.
3. That.
4. That.
5. Who.
6. That.
7. Who.
8. Who.
9. Who.

1.  A person who steals.
2. Ok.
3. Is a machine that makes coffe?
4. Ok.
5. People who never stop talking.
6. Somebody who.
7. Ok.
8. Sentence that are wrong
9. A car that cost.

Assignment June 13th

 

 

A special type of clothing:

Kimono y Yukata 

Explain when it is worn:

The kimono is the typical dress for solemn events such as weddings, is part of traditional culture such as the tea ceremony or Japanese dance, or of the country's arts such as kabuki theater or "the nō", and is the dress worn by Shinto priests, Buddhist bonzes, geisha and rakugo performers among others.

A type of music:

"Porro"

Explain when it is played:

The "porro" is played in traditional festivals of the Colombian Caribbean coast, but it is common to hear it daily anywhere in this region. 

A special dish:

Guandul 

Explain when it is eaten:

They are consumed in the Caribbean region of Colombia, mainly during the harvest season, which is between January and April. 

A tradicional dance:

Bharatantyam

Explain when it is danced:

Bharatanatyam began to be danced on stage in the 20th century and is today one of the most respected artistic expressions in India.

A special event: 

Tomorrowland

Explain what happens:

Tomorrowland is much more than an electronic party. Of course it is music but it is also fun, friendship, fireworks, partying, dancing, lights and people from all countries partying. The stages and the atmosphere are surrounded by a decoration that simulates a world of magic and fantasy. The festival itself offers a variety of subgenres within electronic music.

Why are traditions/celebrations important?

Reply: They are important because of the significance that some holiday represents in a person's life, whether it is a religious holiday or a celebratory holiday. All that matters is the meaning in people's lives. 

Why do people keep traditions alive?

To keep traditions alive is to commemorate the things we believe in and make us happy, to remember our past and not forget what we are thanks to the people/gods/events of the past.

English Class June 13th

 Today the main theme of the class was "holydays and traditions" so we studied the main festivities of some countries by means of the following exercises:

First we practice the grammar on the specific topic, putting it into practice with a short conversation which we repeat after listening to the audio. 

We did a short activity to restructure some sentences 

1. It is held between September and October.
2. we have family meetings.
3. People fill the train stations.
4. Traffic is very heavy.
5. It is very similar to Eid al-Aldha.

Assignments June 11th

Questions on the topic given in class:

What are some plans you had to chage because of the pandemic?

Reply: I was ready to go on an exchange program in Argentina, more specifically in Mar de Plata.

Tell us about a plan or intention you had in the past but changed, and but changed.

Reply: In my first semester of law school I wanted to specialize in civil law or labor law, but now that I have more knowledge in other areas and branches of law, I want to specialize in administrative law.

English Class June 11th

 With these activities, today's class took place:

1. .Laura thought would be a doctor, but cannot afford to pay the cost of college.
2. I thought would become an astronaunt, but but didn't pass the physical exam.
3. We were sure would Bill and Stella get a divorce, but stella never forgave billy's infidelity.
4. Joe always believed would become a writer, but a publisher company didn't liked his works.

Grammar and a practical activity on it: