Dear All

I'd like to thank you for your time and effort given to the presentations. As I see it, this seems to be an activity which will always generate discussions and new learning. More than developing your language skills, I feel that all of us have gained some sort of cultural background. I'm both happy and proud to see how you have contributed to the lessons, which makes it a great learning environment. Other than that, just keep up with the great work.

May we all have a short yet eventful winter break.

Cheers

adriano

Telling Lies

Dear All

Lara's choice of topic was really interesting. I was surprised to learn that we begin to lie at the age of 3 and that our parents can be responsible for that as well. OMG, I think I'll be more careful when telling my children a couple of 'white lies' in the future. I think Lara did pretty well though she seemed to be a little nervous. Other than that, that was a very good presentation.

Cheers

adriano

Magazines and PPS presentations

Dear All

We're now embarking on our reading project involving magazines.
Refer to the procedures below:

a) Go to the MMC or search for a text of your interest.
b) Read it and make notes of the points you think are interesting to mention.
c) Mention the effect the article has on you in terms of a learning opportunity.
d) Select new vocabulary you think is valid to tell your friends.
e) Prepare your PPS and send it to me so that we can exchange ideas and all.
f) Make sure you include points to be discussed in class.
g) Think of speaking strategies - useful expressions to use when delivering your presentation.
h) Check the date of your presentation and the technical details. (e.g. Powerpoint 2007 - 2003).
i) Each presenter should post the link to the text as well as their PPS presentations on the blog.
j) Log on to Slideshare.com (http://www.slideshare.net/), sign up and post your PPS to the blog.
k) During the presentations make sure you take notes so that you can post your comments.
m) After each presentation make sure you post your comments.

All in all, may we all have a good time and enjoy great success of this learning opportunity.

Cheers

Adriano

Making a complaint

Dear All

Cast an eye at this link, read it, make some notes and comment on how useful the tips are.

See you soon

Adriano

P.S.: http://www.advicenow.org.uk/how-to/how-to-make-a-complaint-a-step-by-step-guide-html,233,FP.html

Way To Go

Dear All

I`d like to thank you so very much for posting your comments.
I`d also like you now to jot down how useful reading books, magazines, online sites and the kind is when it comes to learning English. Mention what you have learnt from this experience and what you`re planning to read in the future.

Cheers

Adriano

What is your opinion?

Dear All

I`d like you to post in your opinion about the sort of materials you are reading at the moment and make comments on your learning. Remember to mention the name of the book, magazine, newspaper or website so that your mates can enjoy it as well.

Cheers

Adriano

Good Read

Dear All



We are just about to embark on this little adventure in which you will have the opportunity to share your learning with your mates.



It is often said that reading is an open door to knowledge and culture. So, it would be a great idea if you could take part in this by contributing your opinions about what you like reading and the kind. You could also mention and recommend any sort of books, magazines, newspapers, which you believe is worth giving it a try.



Anyway, this is just a starting point and let us make every word of it count.



Cheers



Adriano