martes, 25 de mayo de 2010

1) Name 3 English publishers specialized in English books.

a) Cambridge

b) Oxford (dominoes starters)

c) Macmillan Heinemann

2) Name 2 books (per publisher)

2a-. Give a brief description (cover page methodology, etc)

2b-. What kind of the student is the book oriented for?

2) 2a) 2b)

a) Cambridge:

English In Mind Starter B (Cambridge University Press)

It has 8 units grouped into two modules: activities and content. Includes a CD to the computer, which includes listening.
In the end, including dictionary words, dictionary pronunciation, verbs in various forms, etc. It is for teens who want to learn English.

English in mind Level 2 B (Cambridge University Press)

This book contains many things like the previous one, only with less difficulty.
It contains a dictionary of words the dictionary pronunciation, verbs in various forms, etc. Contains 8 units. It is divided into two sections and field activities. Contains a CD to the computer. This book is written for teenagers, just ninth grade who want to learn English.

b) Oxford:

William tell and other histories

One of the little stories in this book is to tell William that contains about 5 pages of this child who lives many adventures. They are also stories: Tom Blood, Lord Bao, King Matthias, Johnny Appleseed, and Lady Godiva. Some of these stories are based on real life, real names. This book is made for children who are leaving primary school.

Mulan

This book is full of ancient history on a woman who decides to go to war disguised as a man, when once in China were not allowed women to enter the war. These adventurous and exciting things. This made for children who are also out of the primary.

c) Macmillan Heinemann:

Treasure town (student’s book 4)

This book contains many activities for children, whether they are creative, extracurricular, etc. It contains many drawings to entertain children. This book is made for fourth graders who are learning English.

Little Bugs 1

This book is very creative and full of pictures for children can learn in a fun and easy. Also contains recreation. This made for first graders who are learning English recently.

3) What's the meaning of EFL and ESL?

EFL: English as a Foreign Language.

ESL: English as a second language

4) Which one is for us? ESL or EFL?

ESL because English is not our first language, is our second choice. We speak mainly Spanish and then English.

5) Are there any bilingual schools in Chile? If so, name 7 schools.

Yes, there are schools that are bilingual.

1) British Royal School

2) The international Nido de Aguilas

3) Andree School

4) Mayflower School

5) American British

6) Hampton College

7) The Auckland School

domingo, 9 de mayo de 2010

'AS SOON AS YOU TRUST YOURSELF, YOU WILL KNOW HOW TO LIVE'

Confidence

With this post i understand that must be taken faith for achieve what you intend.
If we surrender, after that lose at something, never never we will achive something in our lives, and always we will be loser.
After failure, we must continue and excel. Nobody's perfect, and nobody learn right away.
If i propose i want something, i have to trust that what i will do well.
Never compete with others to achieve my goals; you must try " superarte yourself, compete with yourself" to achieve what you want.
What you should always know esque never going to achieve anything being loose or being uncertain times.Always be postive and confident.Many times it happens that one does not believe that Lake will leave you well to be realistic, but not always have to be realistic, but trust, faith, and keep in mind that the achievements and triumphs.

martes, 4 de mayo de 2010

The News

CNN:
It’s a very important channel about news. His acronym means Cable News Network, and is the most watched channel in USA.
CNN exist in many languajes, for example: CNN Chile, CNN in Spanish, CNN Latin America, and in the others continents such as Asia, Africa, Europe, and so on.
CNN have internet pages too. In the principal page have news about the world, Business, Technology, the world sport, Travel, Entertainment, and others.
In conclusion, it is the most important news chain and known worldwide.


Fox News Channel:
It's a EEUU's channel about news, and is the second most view in this country.
It is very seen abroad
Fox News Channel have a radio signal called Fox News Radio, bloggs about news and a Official Page.
In his Official Page have news about US, the world, Politics news, Entertainment, Healt, Leisure and a site about people's opinions.
For the interested people, have news about famous people. (FEATURES & FACES)

The new York Times:
It's a newspaper published in New York City.
It is considered the quintessential newspaper of U.S.
It's very old, it existence since 1851, and formerly used by people to communicate because didn't exist the television.
The new york times it's a newspaper opinion, is where talk of important speeches and debates.
In the Official Page have news about the World, U.S., Politics
N.Y./Region, Business, Technology, Sports, Science, Health, Opinion, Arts, Travel and so on

ABC News:
Is a division of the network of U.S. television and radio.
They have a motto which says: "More Americans get their news from ABC News than from any other source of news."
ABC News has international issues. (emissions) and It is shown daily in the network news 24 hrs.
In the official site stands out because it has many commercial, for example, the environment.
ABC News have news about Health, Money, politic, world news, and have important videos of interestings news.