Activity: I was talking whit my friend Veronica about the last weeks in the school.
A few days ago Vero told me that she really hated the last weeks of the semester because the teachers gave us a lot of exams and homework. She also said that she was thinking in don’t be stressful and only do the necessary, not to do a lot of work. She said is not possible that she didn’t slept well for their jobs and she is tired. She wants to finish these semester as soon as possible.
Reflection: With this kind of exercise we can practice our speaking and tried to speak daily topics like the school. Maybe with this kind of practice we can speak fluently and be better.
lunes, 8 de diciembre de 2008
with my Neighbors
Around my house, live foreign people. In front of my house live a couple of USA, behind me live a Canadian family and close to the corner live another USA family. I have more neighbors but only for vacations. Just a few persons are from Progreso.
Yesterday I listened screens, voices and laughing in the middle of the night. It was a group of American people because they speak English, I mean, I guess. They got my attention so far. So I decided go out and talked with they for my speaking activity.
One of they asked me: Did you catch that she said? And I answered him…and started the conversation, about the weather in Yucatan that is so different than their country. We talked about my house and the food too.
I think we were talking around one hour. It was so helping to me. I enjoyed the conversation. I hope the next time that they walked closed to my house say hello to me for talking again and help me with my English and I can learning Spanish to these very nice foreign people.
Yesterday I listened screens, voices and laughing in the middle of the night. It was a group of American people because they speak English, I mean, I guess. They got my attention so far. So I decided go out and talked with they for my speaking activity.
One of they asked me: Did you catch that she said? And I answered him…and started the conversation, about the weather in Yucatan that is so different than their country. We talked about my house and the food too.
I think we were talking around one hour. It was so helping to me. I enjoyed the conversation. I hope the next time that they walked closed to my house say hello to me for talking again and help me with my English and I can learning Spanish to these very nice foreign people.
Business letter
INTRODUCTION An acceptance letter is a positive response to either an invitation or a job offer. Its objective is to notify the reader of an affirmative decision. The letter should be kept fairly short. Its scope need only include information that relates to the logistical details of accepting the offer. If you have been offered a job that you intend to accept, write your letter immediately. Remember, you are not the only person that was interviewed. The offer only indicates that you are the employer's "first choice." Delay on your part will communicate a lack of interest and will result in a prospective employer turning to his or her "second choice." In the sample acceptance letter the writer accepts an entry-level position and reiterates specific information previously discussed in the job interview regarding his starting date.
Date December 6th 2008
Date December 6th 2008
Recipient Name Miss Amber Mormman Recipient Title English Department Direction Company Name Universidad Autonoma de Yucatán Company Address 18th Street Chuburna Avenue City, State, Zip Code Mérida Yucatán México
Dear Miss Amber:Thank you for offering me the position of English teacher, I accept the offering; I can start to work for you whenever you decided.
I hope full your expectation.
A simple outline will get you organized. Begin by creating a list of relevant points and place them in the sequential order that will best help your reader comprehend your acceptance. These points will become the backbone of your working draft.
Objective I am pleased to accept your offer of…Thank you for offering me the position of…
Scope The reader needs to know:That you are accepting the offer
You should include Qualifying Information:Job or position titleStarting salaryDetails that impact your start date
Sincerely,
Sara Velázquez
English Teacher
I tried to do an acceptance letter. Sincerely, it was really hard for me because I never did a letter same as this. I don’t have a topic, and also I can’t imagine a real situation I only tried to write and investigate about a type of business letter.
Source: Writing skills online
Hurricanes
I read an article in a magazine about tropical cyclone, as also named hurricane, typhoon, tropical storm, cyclonic storm, tropical depression, and simply cyclone. This is a natural disaster, is a storm characterized by a low pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and flooding rain. Tropical cyclones feed on heat released when moist air rises, resulting in condensation of water vapour contained in the moist air.
The term "tropical" refers to both geographic origin of these systems, which form almost exclusively in tropical regions of the globe, and their formation in Maritime Tropical air masses. The term "cyclone" refers to such storms' cyclonic nature, with counterclockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere. Depending on its location and strength
Something that I really surprised me was that as a result, tropical cyclones help to maintain equilibrium in the Earth's troposphere, and to maintain a relatively stable and warm temperature worldwide.
If the conditions remain favorable, the tropical disturbance intensifies, and can even develop an eye. If the conditions around the system deteriorate or the tropical cyclone makes landfall, the system weakens and eventually dissipates. In spite of this, it is not possible to artificially induce the dissipation of these systems with current technology.
I enjoyed read about this kinds of topics because is a problem close to me and actually we are very exposed and vulnerable to this natural disaster.
Source: Geography Section. Vuelo magazine. Number 169
Febrero 2008
The term "tropical" refers to both geographic origin of these systems, which form almost exclusively in tropical regions of the globe, and their formation in Maritime Tropical air masses. The term "cyclone" refers to such storms' cyclonic nature, with counterclockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere. Depending on its location and strength
Something that I really surprised me was that as a result, tropical cyclones help to maintain equilibrium in the Earth's troposphere, and to maintain a relatively stable and warm temperature worldwide.
If the conditions remain favorable, the tropical disturbance intensifies, and can even develop an eye. If the conditions around the system deteriorate or the tropical cyclone makes landfall, the system weakens and eventually dissipates. In spite of this, it is not possible to artificially induce the dissipation of these systems with current technology.
I enjoyed read about this kinds of topics because is a problem close to me and actually we are very exposed and vulnerable to this natural disaster.
Source: Geography Section. Vuelo magazine. Number 169
Febrero 2008
viernes, 28 de noviembre de 2008
Listening: At the bank
VOCABULARY Meaning and example:
Deposit: When you make a deposit in the bank, you put some money into your bank account. Example: I went to the bank and deposited $200 in my account.
Balance: Your balance is the amount of money in your bank account. Example: I put some money in my account and then I looked at my new balance.
Withdraw: When you withdraw money from your bank account, you take the money out. Example: I wanted to withdraw some money from my account so I could buy some clothes.
Cash a check: To cash a check means taking a check that someone wrote to you to the bank so you can get the money. Example: I went to the bank and cashed the check John gave me for my birthday.
Roll of quarter: A roll of quarters is 40 quarters in a roll of paper. You can get a roll of quarters at the bank. Example: She went to the bank to get a roll of quarters for the parking meters.
Twenties: Twenties means twenty-dollar bills. Example: I'd like the hundred dollars in twenties, please.
Customer: A customer is someone who pays to buy things or use a service. Example: The bank had cookies for its customers.
ID: ID means identification. You can usually use a driver license, green card, or passport for ID. Example: The bank teller asked the customer for his ID.
Slide: Slide means move something smoothly over a surface. Example: He had to slide the letter under the door.
Receipt: A receipt is a piece of paper you get that shows you bought something or you put some money in the bank. Example: The bank teller gave him a receipt after he deposited a check.
Account number: Your account number is the number the bank gives you for your checking or savings account. Example: I told the teller my account number so he could tell me my balance.
In the listening The first woman wants to cash the check; she wants three 20 dollars bills. And the clerk tells have a nice day. The second woman wants to withdraw some money. She wants the money in twenty-dollar bills. She withdraws 100 dollars. And finally the teller counts the money. The third woman needs to deposit a check. She slides her ID through the machine and the teller gives her a receipt. The fourth woman only wants to check her balance and the clerk shows her the balance.
Source: Online ESL Listening students: listening activities Topic: “At bank”
Deposit: When you make a deposit in the bank, you put some money into your bank account. Example: I went to the bank and deposited $200 in my account.
Balance: Your balance is the amount of money in your bank account. Example: I put some money in my account and then I looked at my new balance.
Withdraw: When you withdraw money from your bank account, you take the money out. Example: I wanted to withdraw some money from my account so I could buy some clothes.
Cash a check: To cash a check means taking a check that someone wrote to you to the bank so you can get the money. Example: I went to the bank and cashed the check John gave me for my birthday.
Roll of quarter: A roll of quarters is 40 quarters in a roll of paper. You can get a roll of quarters at the bank. Example: She went to the bank to get a roll of quarters for the parking meters.
Twenties: Twenties means twenty-dollar bills. Example: I'd like the hundred dollars in twenties, please.
Customer: A customer is someone who pays to buy things or use a service. Example: The bank had cookies for its customers.
ID: ID means identification. You can usually use a driver license, green card, or passport for ID. Example: The bank teller asked the customer for his ID.
Slide: Slide means move something smoothly over a surface. Example: He had to slide the letter under the door.
Receipt: A receipt is a piece of paper you get that shows you bought something or you put some money in the bank. Example: The bank teller gave him a receipt after he deposited a check.
Account number: Your account number is the number the bank gives you for your checking or savings account. Example: I told the teller my account number so he could tell me my balance.
In the listening The first woman wants to cash the check; she wants three 20 dollars bills. And the clerk tells have a nice day. The second woman wants to withdraw some money. She wants the money in twenty-dollar bills. She withdraws 100 dollars. And finally the teller counts the money. The third woman needs to deposit a check. She slides her ID through the machine and the teller gives her a receipt. The fourth woman only wants to check her balance and the clerk shows her the balance.
Source: Online ESL Listening students: listening activities Topic: “At bank”
Study sheds light on how brain processes languages
I red an article about how the brain process languages. This is a reporter of CNN in January 23, 1998.
Take a look about this interesting process: First, have you ever wondered why it seems harder to learn a second language as an adult than it does to learn one at an earlier age?
Researchers at the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center say our brains may process language learning differently as we grow older. While the scientists still have much to learn, brain surgeons already are benefiting from their work.
The Sloan Kettering researchers used a machine called a Functional MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, to map the language centers in the brains of 12 volunteers who speak more than one language.
Some of the volunteers learned a second language as children. Others learned a second language while in high school or college. In those who learned additional languages early in life, the study indicates the brain processed the languages in the same area. For example, if a yellow area represents the Croatian language, and a red area represents the English language, the study found a large orange area showing an overlap in the way the brain merges the language capabilities.
Scientists still don't know the best time to learn a second language. They hope more studies will answer that question. But parents seem to believe their children have an easier time learning a second language.
I think this is real because some adults’ person learned English, for example at 30 years old and some kids star to speak English at 3 years old. Amazing, right? Also this report mentioned that the brain used a different area if you learned another language. The brains find it more efficient which is dedicated to the second language. The parents always said that you should to be of use younger. That is the reason that I never stop in my life. Now I´m get accustomed to do a lot of things for learning more and more.
Source: Correspondent Ann Kellan contributed to this report.
Take a look about this interesting process: First, have you ever wondered why it seems harder to learn a second language as an adult than it does to learn one at an earlier age?
Researchers at the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center say our brains may process language learning differently as we grow older. While the scientists still have much to learn, brain surgeons already are benefiting from their work.
The Sloan Kettering researchers used a machine called a Functional MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, to map the language centers in the brains of 12 volunteers who speak more than one language.
Some of the volunteers learned a second language as children. Others learned a second language while in high school or college. In those who learned additional languages early in life, the study indicates the brain processed the languages in the same area. For example, if a yellow area represents the Croatian language, and a red area represents the English language, the study found a large orange area showing an overlap in the way the brain merges the language capabilities.
Scientists still don't know the best time to learn a second language. They hope more studies will answer that question. But parents seem to believe their children have an easier time learning a second language.
I think this is real because some adults’ person learned English, for example at 30 years old and some kids star to speak English at 3 years old. Amazing, right? Also this report mentioned that the brain used a different area if you learned another language. The brains find it more efficient which is dedicated to the second language. The parents always said that you should to be of use younger. That is the reason that I never stop in my life. Now I´m get accustomed to do a lot of things for learning more and more.
Source: Correspondent Ann Kellan contributed to this report.
Birthdays and Parties!!
On Thursday was my brother’s birthday. A day before I went to Liverpool to buy a present for him, that he said me a weeks before that he likes it. But when I went the sweater was only in big sizes. And I decided to go to Zara looking for a similar clothes that I sure he likes it.
I was so lucky because I founded a very similar sweater, in small size and the same color, he wanted a red one. But in that moment my little brother said me that he didn’t has a gift too. So, I helped him and I chose another thing. I decided for brown shoes.
The next day, the day for his birthday, my mom and I woke up to my brother singing “Happy Birthday” and we gave him his presents. On night, my family and I went to a restaurant for the official celebration; and then, we ate chocolate cake in my house. We took some photos and then everybody went to sleep.
The next day, on Wednesday, was my friend´s birthday and I ate cake again with him and his family. Today is Freda’s party, she is 12 years old. The next week will be my birthday too; and I know I will be eating cheese cake or another kind. And also, three more friends have birthday in this season. Then came Christmas and New Year and more and more celebrations. So I know I will should to be on a diet; but now it doesn´t matter. I love parties and I love my birthday´s day even though I hate to be older.
In spite of everything, I am exciting and happy because the classes almost finished and holidays are coming.
I was so lucky because I founded a very similar sweater, in small size and the same color, he wanted a red one. But in that moment my little brother said me that he didn’t has a gift too. So, I helped him and I chose another thing. I decided for brown shoes.
The next day, the day for his birthday, my mom and I woke up to my brother singing “Happy Birthday” and we gave him his presents. On night, my family and I went to a restaurant for the official celebration; and then, we ate chocolate cake in my house. We took some photos and then everybody went to sleep.
The next day, on Wednesday, was my friend´s birthday and I ate cake again with him and his family. Today is Freda’s party, she is 12 years old. The next week will be my birthday too; and I know I will be eating cheese cake or another kind. And also, three more friends have birthday in this season. Then came Christmas and New Year and more and more celebrations. So I know I will should to be on a diet; but now it doesn´t matter. I love parties and I love my birthday´s day even though I hate to be older.
In spite of everything, I am exciting and happy because the classes almost finished and holidays are coming.
viernes, 21 de noviembre de 2008
Democratic article
I red an article...and these are the words that I didn't understand:
1. Manic-depressive cycles The type of distressful emotional experience where we swing between extremes is called manic-depressive illness or bipolar disorder by the psychiatric medical establishment. In the manic-depressive cycle, we alternate between the two modes: Manic is characterized as high energy, optimistic but possibly unrealistically so.
2. Hyperinflation A rapid rise in prices that seriously damages a country’s economic.
Inflation: a continuing increase in the prices of goods and services.
Contain inflation (control it)
adjusted for inflation (after taking inflation into account)
3. Gloomy depression The voices of depression. Gloomy, hurting voices. Hopeless, sad voices. We've all had our share of depressed days The voices of depression. Gloomy, hurting voices. Hopeless, sad voices. We've all had our share of depressed days - maybe it was during the post-partum blues or perhaps after a major disappointment or loss.
4. Co traffickers the movement of vehicles, ships, persons, etc., in an area, along a street, through an air lane, over a water route, etc.: the heavy traffic on Main Street.
5. Proposals A plan or idea which is suggested formally to an official person, or when this is done (proposal to do something).
6. Distressingly 1. To cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to. Synonyms:trouble
2. Law To hold the property of (a person) against the payment of debts.
7. Cozy –adjective
1.snugly warm and comfortable: a cozy little house.
2.convenient or beneficial, usually as a result of dishonesty or connivance: a very cozy agreement between competing firms.
8. Pave verb (used with object), paved, pav⋅ing. to cover or lay (a road, walk, etc.) with concrete, stones, bricks, tiles, wood, or the like, so as to make a firm, level surface.
9. Preach
–verb (used with object)
to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
to deliver (a sermon).
to advocate or inculcate (religious or moral truth, right conduct, etc.) in speech or writing.
–verb (used without object)
to deliver a sermon.
to give earnest advice, as on religious or moral subjects or the like.
to do this in an obtrusive or tedious way.
10. Loot informal old-fashioned goods or money that have been stolen
11. Ocean bill of lading A bill of lading for the transport of good by sea.
Source: I look for the meanings in
Internet
Cambridge dictionary
Longman business English Dictionary (CHF1001)
1. Manic-depressive cycles The type of distressful emotional experience where we swing between extremes is called manic-depressive illness or bipolar disorder by the psychiatric medical establishment. In the manic-depressive cycle, we alternate between the two modes: Manic is characterized as high energy, optimistic but possibly unrealistically so.
2. Hyperinflation A rapid rise in prices that seriously damages a country’s economic.
Inflation: a continuing increase in the prices of goods and services.
Contain inflation (control it)
adjusted for inflation (after taking inflation into account)
3. Gloomy depression The voices of depression. Gloomy, hurting voices. Hopeless, sad voices. We've all had our share of depressed days The voices of depression. Gloomy, hurting voices. Hopeless, sad voices. We've all had our share of depressed days - maybe it was during the post-partum blues or perhaps after a major disappointment or loss.
4. Co traffickers the movement of vehicles, ships, persons, etc., in an area, along a street, through an air lane, over a water route, etc.: the heavy traffic on Main Street.
5. Proposals A plan or idea which is suggested formally to an official person, or when this is done (proposal to do something).
6. Distressingly 1. To cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to. Synonyms:trouble
2. Law To hold the property of (a person) against the payment of debts.
7. Cozy –adjective
1.snugly warm and comfortable: a cozy little house.
2.convenient or beneficial, usually as a result of dishonesty or connivance: a very cozy agreement between competing firms.
8. Pave verb (used with object), paved, pav⋅ing. to cover or lay (a road, walk, etc.) with concrete, stones, bricks, tiles, wood, or the like, so as to make a firm, level surface.
9. Preach
–verb (used with object)
to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
to deliver (a sermon).
to advocate or inculcate (religious or moral truth, right conduct, etc.) in speech or writing.
–verb (used without object)
to deliver a sermon.
to give earnest advice, as on religious or moral subjects or the like.
to do this in an obtrusive or tedious way.
10. Loot informal old-fashioned goods or money that have been stolen
11. Ocean bill of lading A bill of lading for the transport of good by sea.
Source: I look for the meanings in
Internet
Cambridge dictionary
Longman business English Dictionary (CHF1001)
Type of Banking
Commercial Banks
Commercial or retail Banks are businesses that trade in money. They receive and hold deposits, pay money according to customers’ instructions, lend money, offer investment advice, exchange foreign currencies, and so on. They make a profit from the difference (known as a spread or a margin) between the interest rates they pay to lenders or depositors and those they charge to borrowers. Banks also create credit, because the money to they lend, from their deposits, is generally spent (either on goods or services, or to settle debts), and in this way transferred to another bank account –often by way of a bank transfer or a cheque (check) rather than the use of notes or coins – from where it can be lent to another borrower, and so on. When lending money, bankers have to find a balance between yield and risk, and between liquidity and different maturities.
Source: English for Business Studies. Student´s books
Second edition Cambridge University press
Ian Mackenzie 2002 Cambridge; United Kingdom
Commercial or retail Banks are businesses that trade in money. They receive and hold deposits, pay money according to customers’ instructions, lend money, offer investment advice, exchange foreign currencies, and so on. They make a profit from the difference (known as a spread or a margin) between the interest rates they pay to lenders or depositors and those they charge to borrowers. Banks also create credit, because the money to they lend, from their deposits, is generally spent (either on goods or services, or to settle debts), and in this way transferred to another bank account –often by way of a bank transfer or a cheque (check) rather than the use of notes or coins – from where it can be lent to another borrower, and so on. When lending money, bankers have to find a balance between yield and risk, and between liquidity and different maturities.
Source: English for Business Studies. Student´s books
Second edition Cambridge University press
Ian Mackenzie 2002 Cambridge; United Kingdom
Movies and more Movies
Recently my mom and I went with frequently at the cinema although she always has things to do. I don’t know why these days she asked me almost every day to go to the movie theater.
First, I think maybe because she wanted to see one movie and we didn’t find it and entered to see another. For example: “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” Last week, we went to the Hollywood cinema and this film was only in the Siglo 21. And when we went to the cinema the schedule never coincided with our time. So, we decided to see another movie. The second time, we designed our schedule and went to see this movie. But the point is that: we went to see a determinate movie and entered to see another different and the next time we saw the chosen one. For this way, we saw one picture more. I hope you understand me.
Only gave you an idea: in two weeks my mom and I have seen around eight movies. Two of them we saw in our house, and the others we went to the cinema. One day, we went with my sister too and saw two pictures in one day in different cinema. First we went to Merida and saw the film at four o’clock and then we went to Progreso and saw another film at seven in the night. It was very funny and a little tired. I don’t suggest you.
But I never mentioned that I don’t have any problem with that, doesn’t matter if is weekend or not. I love to go to the movies, with my mom, my brothers or my friends. And I like every kind of films except scary movies and the boring ones. My favorite genre is romantic comedy.
First, I think maybe because she wanted to see one movie and we didn’t find it and entered to see another. For example: “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” Last week, we went to the Hollywood cinema and this film was only in the Siglo 21. And when we went to the cinema the schedule never coincided with our time. So, we decided to see another movie. The second time, we designed our schedule and went to see this movie. But the point is that: we went to see a determinate movie and entered to see another different and the next time we saw the chosen one. For this way, we saw one picture more. I hope you understand me.
Only gave you an idea: in two weeks my mom and I have seen around eight movies. Two of them we saw in our house, and the others we went to the cinema. One day, we went with my sister too and saw two pictures in one day in different cinema. First we went to Merida and saw the film at four o’clock and then we went to Progreso and saw another film at seven in the night. It was very funny and a little tired. I don’t suggest you.
But I never mentioned that I don’t have any problem with that, doesn’t matter if is weekend or not. I love to go to the movies, with my mom, my brothers or my friends. And I like every kind of films except scary movies and the boring ones. My favorite genre is romantic comedy.
viernes, 14 de noviembre de 2008
Phone Message
Practice how I should to receive a call…when for all of the reasons a person may not be able to take a call for example: she's out of the office, he's on another line, etc…
1. What is the name of the caller?
A. Nick B. Nate C. Neil
2. According the girl, her father:
A. is not home. B. is on another line. C. can't come to the telephone.
3. What is the man's telephone number?
A. 598-7482 B. 587-4728 C. 589-7248
4. The man tells the girl:
A. that he will call again sometime after 7:00 PM. B. to ask her father to call him later. C. that he will drop by around 8:30 PM.
5. What does the girl refuse to tell the caller?
A. her age B. her name C. her address
Source: http://www.esl-lab.com/meet/meetrd1.htm
1. What is the name of the caller?
A. Nick B. Nate C. Neil
2. According the girl, her father:
A. is not home. B. is on another line. C. can't come to the telephone.
3. What is the man's telephone number?
A. 598-7482 B. 587-4728 C. 589-7248
4. The man tells the girl:
A. that he will call again sometime after 7:00 PM. B. to ask her father to call him later. C. that he will drop by around 8:30 PM.
5. What does the girl refuse to tell the caller?
A. her age B. her name C. her address
Source: http://www.esl-lab.com/meet/meetrd1.htm
Laurent Clerc
Would you believe that the first outstanding deaf teacher in America was a Frenchman? His name was Laurent Clerc. He became a friend of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and together they founded America's first school for the deaf.
He was born hearing, but when he was one year old, he fell into a fire. As a result, he lost both his hearing and his sense of smell. The right side of his face was badly burned, and was scarred for his whole life. The sign for his name was even based on the scar.
Meanwhile, in America, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was studying to be a minister when he met a young deaf girl, Alice Cogswell. He was upset to learn that there were no schools for the deaf in America. He was very concerned about the lack of educational opportunities for the deaf. Therefore, in 1815, Gallaudet sailed to London, England to seek ideas on how to teach deaf people. However, he was unable to get help and he became frustrated. While he was there, he met a French educator of the deaf who invited him to go to Paris to spend three months learning at the Royal Institution for the Deaf, the school where Laurent Clerc was teaching.
Gallaudet accepted the offer, and went to the Royal Institution for the Deaf, where Clerc became his Sign Language teacher. The two worked and studied well together. When the time came for Gallaudet to return to America, he asked Clerc to come with him.
The voyage across the Atlantic Ocean took 52 days; however, Clerc and Gallaudet put the time to good use. Clerc studied English, and Gallaudet studied sign language. They discussed the school for the deaf which they planned to open. On the long trip, they had many conversations about education and deafness. The year after they arrived, they founded a school for the deaf in Harford, Connecticut.
At the school, Clerc led a busy life. He taught signs to Principal Gallaudet; he taught the pupils; and he taught hearing men who came to the school to study deaf education. At that time, the state would only pay for each student to stay at the school for five years. Therefore, Clerc had to teach his pupils as much as he could as quickly as possible. Once, Clerc came to Washington, D.C. because he was asked to appear before the Congress of the United States.
In 1819, Clerc married Eliza Crocker Boardman, one of his pupils. They had six children. He retired from teaching in 1858. Although he had intended to return to France, he never did. He died on July 18, 1869 in the United States.
Reading Comprehension
Choose the answer that you think is correct.
1. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet sailed to London because:
a.he needed to finish his studies to become a minister
b.it was the easiest way to get to France
c.he wanted to study their system of deaf education
d.he wanted to marry Alice Cogswell
2. From the information in this passage we can assume that:
a.Laurent Clerc was an intelligent man.
b.Clerc had difficulties learning language.
c.Clerc married Eliza in order to get his Green Card.
d.Clerc was paid well because he made such important contributions to society.
3. On their trip from Paris to America, Clerc and Gallaudet
a.played cards and socialized.
b.studied and discussed their plans for a deaf school.
c.founded a school for the deaf.
d.Gallaudet studied English and Clerc studied Sign Language.
4. Clerc did things in this order:
a.met Gallaudet, moved to America, got married, went to school in Paris.
b.met Gallaudet, went to school in Paris, moved to America, got married.
c.went to school in Paris, met Gallaudet, moved to America, got married.
d.got married, went to school in Paris, met Gallaudet, moved to America.
5. The main idea of this passage could best be stated as:
a.Clerc managed his time well, and was able to teach a lot of information in a short period of time.
b.Thomas Gallaudet was indebted to Clerc for all that he taught him.
c.Clerc preferred teaching deaf students to hearing students.
d.Clerc, an educated Frenchman, had a great impact on American Deaf Education.
6. "After he graduated, the school [in Paris] asked him to stay on as an assistant teacher." From this sentence we can assume that:
a.the school thought that his learning disabilities would make it hard for him to work outside the school.
b.the school was impressed with him, and thought he would do a good job teaching other students.
c.the school wanted him to be prepared to teach Americans how to sign.
d.the school wanted other deaf students to have deaf role models.
He was born hearing, but when he was one year old, he fell into a fire. As a result, he lost both his hearing and his sense of smell. The right side of his face was badly burned, and was scarred for his whole life. The sign for his name was even based on the scar.
Meanwhile, in America, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was studying to be a minister when he met a young deaf girl, Alice Cogswell. He was upset to learn that there were no schools for the deaf in America. He was very concerned about the lack of educational opportunities for the deaf. Therefore, in 1815, Gallaudet sailed to London, England to seek ideas on how to teach deaf people. However, he was unable to get help and he became frustrated. While he was there, he met a French educator of the deaf who invited him to go to Paris to spend three months learning at the Royal Institution for the Deaf, the school where Laurent Clerc was teaching.
Gallaudet accepted the offer, and went to the Royal Institution for the Deaf, where Clerc became his Sign Language teacher. The two worked and studied well together. When the time came for Gallaudet to return to America, he asked Clerc to come with him.
The voyage across the Atlantic Ocean took 52 days; however, Clerc and Gallaudet put the time to good use. Clerc studied English, and Gallaudet studied sign language. They discussed the school for the deaf which they planned to open. On the long trip, they had many conversations about education and deafness. The year after they arrived, they founded a school for the deaf in Harford, Connecticut.
At the school, Clerc led a busy life. He taught signs to Principal Gallaudet; he taught the pupils; and he taught hearing men who came to the school to study deaf education. At that time, the state would only pay for each student to stay at the school for five years. Therefore, Clerc had to teach his pupils as much as he could as quickly as possible. Once, Clerc came to Washington, D.C. because he was asked to appear before the Congress of the United States.
In 1819, Clerc married Eliza Crocker Boardman, one of his pupils. They had six children. He retired from teaching in 1858. Although he had intended to return to France, he never did. He died on July 18, 1869 in the United States.
Reading Comprehension
Choose the answer that you think is correct.
1. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet sailed to London because:
a.he needed to finish his studies to become a minister
b.it was the easiest way to get to France
c.he wanted to study their system of deaf education
d.he wanted to marry Alice Cogswell
2. From the information in this passage we can assume that:
a.Laurent Clerc was an intelligent man.
b.Clerc had difficulties learning language.
c.Clerc married Eliza in order to get his Green Card.
d.Clerc was paid well because he made such important contributions to society.
3. On their trip from Paris to America, Clerc and Gallaudet
a.played cards and socialized.
b.studied and discussed their plans for a deaf school.
c.founded a school for the deaf.
d.Gallaudet studied English and Clerc studied Sign Language.
4. Clerc did things in this order:
a.met Gallaudet, moved to America, got married, went to school in Paris.
b.met Gallaudet, went to school in Paris, moved to America, got married.
c.went to school in Paris, met Gallaudet, moved to America, got married.
d.got married, went to school in Paris, met Gallaudet, moved to America.
5. The main idea of this passage could best be stated as:
a.Clerc managed his time well, and was able to teach a lot of information in a short period of time.
b.Thomas Gallaudet was indebted to Clerc for all that he taught him.
c.Clerc preferred teaching deaf students to hearing students.
d.Clerc, an educated Frenchman, had a great impact on American Deaf Education.
6. "After he graduated, the school [in Paris] asked him to stay on as an assistant teacher." From this sentence we can assume that:
a.the school thought that his learning disabilities would make it hard for him to work outside the school.
b.the school was impressed with him, and thought he would do a good job teaching other students.
c.the school wanted him to be prepared to teach Americans how to sign.
d.the school wanted other deaf students to have deaf role models.
..a lot of homework!!
I have a lot of homework these weeks, and I know I will be had more close to the end of the semester. One of those is a teamwork that I should to submit in two weeks. I need to do a presentation for one of my classes, but I really want to do something different because always is the same in all the groups and I think my classmates and I want to see and to listen something to shake up their ideas.
I was thinking about a video, a video that contains scenes with us (we are six people in the team) and commercials like real news’s program.
First I think in my partners, I think maybe they doesn’t want to do something like that, I mean, to appear in a movie to present in front the teacher and the rest of the class. So, I decided that I will be the reporter. But when I presented my idea to the team, they were exciting with my suggestions and delighted with act in the movie with me.
I’m thinking in scenes on the beach, into the city and in the roads. Our topic is about the environmental culture. Therefore, I think also to carry out an opinion poll will be excellent idea for our homework.
I really expect that the video, wherever happens, the teacher love it. And my team helps me too. I will be doing a good job for my homework these days.
I was thinking about a video, a video that contains scenes with us (we are six people in the team) and commercials like real news’s program.
First I think in my partners, I think maybe they doesn’t want to do something like that, I mean, to appear in a movie to present in front the teacher and the rest of the class. So, I decided that I will be the reporter. But when I presented my idea to the team, they were exciting with my suggestions and delighted with act in the movie with me.
I’m thinking in scenes on the beach, into the city and in the roads. Our topic is about the environmental culture. Therefore, I think also to carry out an opinion poll will be excellent idea for our homework.
I really expect that the video, wherever happens, the teacher love it. And my team helps me too. I will be doing a good job for my homework these days.
jueves, 6 de noviembre de 2008
The Princess Diary
Mia Thermopolis abruptly learns that she is a princess and the heir to the principality of Genovia. A socially insecure high school freshman, Mia struggles to achieve self-actualization and normality while coping with her new highly publicized identity. Shocked, she initially resists accepting the role of princess but agrees to learn her royal.
The movie compares the elements of fantasy and realism with humor.
In this film the family is the primary themes of the novel. High school freshman Mia Thermopolis thinks she is a freak because she is gangly, and has ugly hair and large feet. Mia tries to improve the lives of animals and protect the environment. She are worrying about achieving self-actualization and improving herself, especially her tendency to lie.
Mia confides her concerns in a journal that her mother gave her. She initially perceives her greatest dilemmas as passing algebra, tolerating her mother dating her algebra teacher, and gaining a boyfriend.
Other than her algebra woes, she is considered intelligent enough to be assigned to the gifted and talented class which in reality is a study hall. Too much love, very romantic movie but with a message for all the people who thing they are ugly and unusualness. For enjoy with all the family because this movie represent the real value of the family union and communication.
The movie compares the elements of fantasy and realism with humor.
In this film the family is the primary themes of the novel. High school freshman Mia Thermopolis thinks she is a freak because she is gangly, and has ugly hair and large feet. Mia tries to improve the lives of animals and protect the environment. She are worrying about achieving self-actualization and improving herself, especially her tendency to lie.
Mia confides her concerns in a journal that her mother gave her. She initially perceives her greatest dilemmas as passing algebra, tolerating her mother dating her algebra teacher, and gaining a boyfriend.
Other than her algebra woes, she is considered intelligent enough to be assigned to the gifted and talented class which in reality is a study hall. Too much love, very romantic movie but with a message for all the people who thing they are ugly and unusualness. For enjoy with all the family because this movie represent the real value of the family union and communication.
A negotiation breakdown
John Dee imports microwave ovens from Korea and has been working satisfactorily with the same supplier to five years. Recently he travelled to Korea to meet the supplier and negotiate a reimbursement for a shipment of appliances that John´s customers had sent back because of a serious manufacturing defect.
He met the Korean company´s representative Mrs. Han who insisted she could not compensate John financially but would replace the defective appliances. John refused this offer, saying that this gesture would not in itself be sufficient to restore his reputation with his customers.
John was booked on a plane leaving that afternoon and could see little point in continuing the discussion. He was getting more impatient with the apparent lack of progress and stood up angrily and walked out of the discussion. Mrs. Han was embarrassed and did not wish to lose face by asking him to return to the room.
John Dee now buys his microwave from Taiwan at a higher unit price.
He met the Korean company´s representative Mrs. Han who insisted she could not compensate John financially but would replace the defective appliances. John refused this offer, saying that this gesture would not in itself be sufficient to restore his reputation with his customers.
John was booked on a plane leaving that afternoon and could see little point in continuing the discussion. He was getting more impatient with the apparent lack of progress and stood up angrily and walked out of the discussion. Mrs. Han was embarrassed and did not wish to lose face by asking him to return to the room.
John Dee now buys his microwave from Taiwan at a higher unit price.
About a different man
Last week I saw a movie about Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple. This movie was very interesting because he is one of the entrepreneurs that can go through long periods of bad luck and fall on hard time. He spent 11 years of humiliating failure.
Even that he was the copartner of the trade, their company do a complot against him and the Apple´s workers decided that he was sacked by Apple. With this Jobs lost a lot of money.
But he never saw this experience like a failure because he decided get up and to create another thing and a best one. And this time Pixar had born. After that, the people who sacked Mr. Jobs prayed for his forgive and said to him for comeback to the company.
Now he is established and very happy with his family…
Also, he talked about his experiences and said to the graduated people: the life is a challenge and when a door closed another open for a new chance. So, the suggestion of Mr. Jobs for the people is in a short phrase: Everything in the world happened have a reason, everything happen for a secret reason to be.
Even that he was the copartner of the trade, their company do a complot against him and the Apple´s workers decided that he was sacked by Apple. With this Jobs lost a lot of money.
But he never saw this experience like a failure because he decided get up and to create another thing and a best one. And this time Pixar had born. After that, the people who sacked Mr. Jobs prayed for his forgive and said to him for comeback to the company.
Now he is established and very happy with his family…
Also, he talked about his experiences and said to the graduated people: the life is a challenge and when a door closed another open for a new chance. So, the suggestion of Mr. Jobs for the people is in a short phrase: Everything in the world happened have a reason, everything happen for a secret reason to be.
sábado, 1 de noviembre de 2008
Banking
This activity is about the banking vocabulary, I matched up the terms with its definitions. Some words are new for me but the others I know them.
I just wrote down the words that I need find in the dictionary for its definition.
Mortgage: Debt instrument giving conditional ownership of an asset, secured by the asset being financed. The borrower gives the lender a mortgage in exchange for the right to use the property while the mortgage is in effect, and agrees to make regular payments of principal and interest. The mortgage lien is the lender's security interest and is recorded in title documents in public land records. The lien is removed when the debt is paid in full. A mortgage normally involves real estate and is a long-term debt, normally 25 to 30 years, but can be written for much shorter periods.
Overdraft: Amount by which a check exceeds the Available Balance in a checking account. Also, the negative account balance that results when a depositor writes checks exceeding the account balance. Bank customers who have an overdraft line of credit, called Overdraft Protection can write checks for more than the account balance whenever they want, without fear that their checks will be returned or they will have to pay overdraft check fees for bounced checks. Also called "overdraft privilege" a bounce protection.
Loan: Money advanced to a borrower, to be repaid at a later date, usually with interest. Legally, a loan is a contract between a buyer (the borrower) and a seller (the lender), enforceable under the Uniform Commercial Code in most states. The terms and conditions for repayment of a loan, including the finance charge or interest rate, are specified in a loan agreement. A loan may be payable on demand (a Demand Loan), in equal monthly installments (an Installment Loan), or they may be good until further notice or due at maturity (a Time Loan).
The source: English for Business Studies
A course for business studies and economics
Ian Mackenzie.Cambridge. Second Edition
I just wrote down the words that I need find in the dictionary for its definition.
Mortgage: Debt instrument giving conditional ownership of an asset, secured by the asset being financed. The borrower gives the lender a mortgage in exchange for the right to use the property while the mortgage is in effect, and agrees to make regular payments of principal and interest. The mortgage lien is the lender's security interest and is recorded in title documents in public land records. The lien is removed when the debt is paid in full. A mortgage normally involves real estate and is a long-term debt, normally 25 to 30 years, but can be written for much shorter periods.
Overdraft: Amount by which a check exceeds the Available Balance in a checking account. Also, the negative account balance that results when a depositor writes checks exceeding the account balance. Bank customers who have an overdraft line of credit, called Overdraft Protection can write checks for more than the account balance whenever they want, without fear that their checks will be returned or they will have to pay overdraft check fees for bounced checks. Also called "overdraft privilege" a bounce protection.
Loan: Money advanced to a borrower, to be repaid at a later date, usually with interest. Legally, a loan is a contract between a buyer (the borrower) and a seller (the lender), enforceable under the Uniform Commercial Code in most states. The terms and conditions for repayment of a loan, including the finance charge or interest rate, are specified in a loan agreement. A loan may be payable on demand (a Demand Loan), in equal monthly installments (an Installment Loan), or they may be good until further notice or due at maturity (a Time Loan).
The source: English for Business Studies
A course for business studies and economics
Ian Mackenzie.Cambridge. Second Edition
Out of reach by Gabrielle
Instructions:
I. - Listen to the song and complete the gaps with the words you hear.
I. - Listen to the song and complete the gaps with the words you hear.
1Kwew the sings
2wasn´t right
I 3was stupid for a while
4swept away by you
And now I feel like a fool
So 5confused, my heart´s bruised
Was I ever 6loved by you
Out of reach, so far
I never 7had your heart
Out of reach, 8couldn´t see
We 9were never 10met to be
Catch myself from despair
I 11could drown if I stay here
Keeping busy every day
I know I will be OK
But I 12am
So confused, my heart´s bruised
Was I never 13loved by you
Out of reach, so far…
So much hurt, so much pain
Takes a 14while to regain what is 15lost inside
And I hope that in time, you´ll be out of my mind
And I´ll be over you
But now I´m...
Out of reach, so far
I never 16had your heart
Out of reach, 17couldn´t see
We were never met to be
Out of reach, so far
You never 18gave your heart
In my reach, I can see
There´s a 19life out there for me.
2wasn´t right
I 3was stupid for a while
4swept away by you
And now I feel like a fool
So 5confused, my heart´s bruised
Was I ever 6loved by you
Out of reach, so far
I never 7had your heart
Out of reach, 8couldn´t see
We 9were never 10met to be
Catch myself from despair
I 11could drown if I stay here
Keeping busy every day
I know I will be OK
But I 12am
So confused, my heart´s bruised
Was I never 13loved by you
Out of reach, so far…
So much hurt, so much pain
Takes a 14while to regain what is 15lost inside
And I hope that in time, you´ll be out of my mind
And I´ll be over you
But now I´m...
Out of reach, so far
I never 16had your heart
Out of reach, 17couldn´t see
We were never met to be
Out of reach, so far
You never 18gave your heart
In my reach, I can see
There´s a 19life out there for me.
martes, 28 de octubre de 2008
Winter Vs Summer
Hi everyone! Do you like this weather? I love it! Never sweat! I think is the best part of the year because I have more energy than a normally sunny day. Although for my father´s job this weather is not good I really like these months. The clothes style change.
Mérida is hottest than Progreso. I prefer Progreso because I like cold weather, I love to wear sweaters and scarf though I think is just a justification because here is not necessary to wear scarf, but is nice only for fashion.
Smell good, and every people say Christmas is close. This time, is time for the family and eat a lot of food. Shopping time is close too. My family and I, go together at the mall for buying the presents.
Next week, start our popular party: Ixmatkuil. This kind of party is a tradition and almost all the people of the region and the states near hear come to the “Feria Itmatkuil”. I hope can go this year with my friends and other day with my family.
Maybe my cousins will come for holidays. I think I need worry first for ending my semester and then think in my holidays.
Mérida is hottest than Progreso. I prefer Progreso because I like cold weather, I love to wear sweaters and scarf though I think is just a justification because here is not necessary to wear scarf, but is nice only for fashion.
Smell good, and every people say Christmas is close. This time, is time for the family and eat a lot of food. Shopping time is close too. My family and I, go together at the mall for buying the presents.
Next week, start our popular party: Ixmatkuil. This kind of party is a tradition and almost all the people of the region and the states near hear come to the “Feria Itmatkuil”. I hope can go this year with my friends and other day with my family.
Maybe my cousins will come for holidays. I think I need worry first for ending my semester and then think in my holidays.
jueves, 23 de octubre de 2008
About my daughter
I have one daughter, she is 2 years old. Her name is Sama.
For almost 3 years ago a mother´s friend gave me a little dog. I accept the idea of take care a black cooker. Never I though in the responsibility that is a baby. She slept a few months in my room but Sama always bitted my bed and destroyed my shoes. That was a expensive problem.
One day she woke me up at 2 in the morning, I didn´t sleep again so I decided play with her; was a huge mistake forgot turn on the light because when I jumped to my bed my leg crashed and for two months my ankle was black with purple.
But is more the happiness that I forgot the bad things that she does every time. Sometimes I go with her to the beach for take the sun and look other gays same like Sama. When she met a handsome dog and went to his house for two days I really miss her. Maybe I will be grandma soon.
The last week a friend gave me a new dog…but he is other story.
For almost 3 years ago a mother´s friend gave me a little dog. I accept the idea of take care a black cooker. Never I though in the responsibility that is a baby. She slept a few months in my room but Sama always bitted my bed and destroyed my shoes. That was a expensive problem.
One day she woke me up at 2 in the morning, I didn´t sleep again so I decided play with her; was a huge mistake forgot turn on the light because when I jumped to my bed my leg crashed and for two months my ankle was black with purple.
But is more the happiness that I forgot the bad things that she does every time. Sometimes I go with her to the beach for take the sun and look other gays same like Sama. When she met a handsome dog and went to his house for two days I really miss her. Maybe I will be grandma soon.
The last week a friend gave me a new dog…but he is other story.
Pro Advice
Description
This activity is based in pictures who someone describes with details about the persons. The speakers describe six professionals who give advice and I should choose one picture that the speaker is. The page has a lot of listening games but I try to choose the best ones for me and practice a good level and vocabulary. In the first picture talk about a police man giving instructions to another person, in other description is a waitress talking with two people who tell them one of the chef suggestion. And more about professional people like a coach, a teacher, etc.
Reflection
In this activity was easier recognizing what is the correct picture, because one word helps me to know what I should choose but I think I need to know all the words use in the description. I did more games activities for practice and be better in listening.
Source
http://www.elllo.org/english/Games/G043-Advice.html
This activity is based in pictures who someone describes with details about the persons. The speakers describe six professionals who give advice and I should choose one picture that the speaker is. The page has a lot of listening games but I try to choose the best ones for me and practice a good level and vocabulary. In the first picture talk about a police man giving instructions to another person, in other description is a waitress talking with two people who tell them one of the chef suggestion. And more about professional people like a coach, a teacher, etc.
Reflection
In this activity was easier recognizing what is the correct picture, because one word helps me to know what I should choose but I think I need to know all the words use in the description. I did more games activities for practice and be better in listening.
Source
http://www.elllo.org/english/Games/G043-Advice.html
A man, A woman, A horse
Description
This listening give you a few second to heard the description and choose the correct picture. You can make a mistake a try again. Talk about descriptions of images with a woman, a man and a horse. The speaker say the position of the persons and the horse, say who are in the picture and say if the man or the woman are looking to the camera too. I really like this kind of activity because I have problems when someone ask me describe a thing, a person or wherever you want. I never have the right words and this exercise use words that are specific.
Reflection
This activity helps me to train my ear, to practice the words that you use in a description of a picture or a photo. The daily vocabulary that I need heard to use more frequently. I only had one mistake.
Source
http://www.elllo.org/english/Games/G044-Hotel.html
This listening give you a few second to heard the description and choose the correct picture. You can make a mistake a try again. Talk about descriptions of images with a woman, a man and a horse. The speaker say the position of the persons and the horse, say who are in the picture and say if the man or the woman are looking to the camera too. I really like this kind of activity because I have problems when someone ask me describe a thing, a person or wherever you want. I never have the right words and this exercise use words that are specific.
Reflection
This activity helps me to train my ear, to practice the words that you use in a description of a picture or a photo. The daily vocabulary that I need heard to use more frequently. I only had one mistake.
Source
http://www.elllo.org/english/Games/G044-Hotel.html
sábado, 18 de octubre de 2008
About a friend:
I have a good friend, he is a boy, looks like a boy but he don´t think like a boy. He is smart and good looking.
He is two years older than me. Now he is studying in the same school that me but I see only a few minutes or just one or two days per week. Only by messenger talk a lot of time.
I really enjoy talk with him, always we are laughing because he like jokes.
He tells me your adventures and your life experiences and I suggest him what he should do.
He helps me to discover which person lays me. He thinks everybody lie me. I don’t think the same but what I can do I think I never will know.
He don´t has girlfriend because the last one that he had was a crazy women, and then he decided give himself a chance. I´m in the same situation maybe for this the reason we are very good friends.
Sometimes I want to kill him but I think the important in a friendship is to be honest and both trust in the other part.
He is two years older than me. Now he is studying in the same school that me but I see only a few minutes or just one or two days per week. Only by messenger talk a lot of time.
I really enjoy talk with him, always we are laughing because he like jokes.
He tells me your adventures and your life experiences and I suggest him what he should do.
He helps me to discover which person lays me. He thinks everybody lie me. I don’t think the same but what I can do I think I never will know.
He don´t has girlfriend because the last one that he had was a crazy women, and then he decided give himself a chance. I´m in the same situation maybe for this the reason we are very good friends.
Sometimes I want to kill him but I think the important in a friendship is to be honest and both trust in the other part.
jueves, 16 de octubre de 2008
Preparing for your future
Résumé and cover letters
First paragraph: (State why you are writing, what position you are applying for, where you heard about the position, and why you would like to work for this company)
Second paragraph: (Discuss the relevance of your education, related activities, and projects to the job in question)
Third paragraph: (Discuss the relevance of your work experience)
Fourth paragraph: (Indicate your desire for a personal interview and your flexibility as to the time and place)
I’m interesting about the job. I heard about the position by the radio. And I would work for your company because I think I can give you an opportunity of development and both can win with this opportunity.
First, I introduce myself: I studied marketing with a post grade in administration. My related activities are: administrate my own
Emphasize my production, marketing and sales experience and give any details that do not show up on his resume.
I think I'm qualifying to the position. I could mention my activities in my last job: I was the responsible for the secretary and her activities and for the job of the production persons. I worked three years in the same company.
I realize that a resume cannot completely convey my background and qualifications. I would therefore welcome the opportunity to meet you in a person to present my self in more detail. I hope to hear from you soon and to be considered for the position of marketing administration.
Rodgers Drew, Norwegian School of Management (1998)
Business Communications: International Case Studies in English
Cambridge, United Kingdom; Cambridge University Press
Inc pages 8-9.
First paragraph: (State why you are writing, what position you are applying for, where you heard about the position, and why you would like to work for this company)
Second paragraph: (Discuss the relevance of your education, related activities, and projects to the job in question)
Third paragraph: (Discuss the relevance of your work experience)
Fourth paragraph: (Indicate your desire for a personal interview and your flexibility as to the time and place)
I’m interesting about the job. I heard about the position by the radio. And I would work for your company because I think I can give you an opportunity of development and both can win with this opportunity.
First, I introduce myself: I studied marketing with a post grade in administration. My related activities are: administrate my own
Emphasize my production, marketing and sales experience and give any details that do not show up on his resume.
I think I'm qualifying to the position. I could mention my activities in my last job: I was the responsible for the secretary and her activities and for the job of the production persons. I worked three years in the same company.
I realize that a resume cannot completely convey my background and qualifications. I would therefore welcome the opportunity to meet you in a person to present my self in more detail. I hope to hear from you soon and to be considered for the position of marketing administration.
Rodgers Drew, Norwegian School of Management (1998)
Business Communications: International Case Studies in English
Cambridge, United Kingdom; Cambridge University Press
Inc pages 8-9.
JOB SEARCH Preparing for your future
Standard Questions Asked during Interviews
These questions can be used during the trial interview, along with questions specific to the job and individual candidate based on that person’s résumé. That’s the reasons that I decided to practice answering these questions like a personal interview in an office with person of the human resources department. You can try too for your future work life.
1. Tell me about yourself
2. How would you describe yourself (your personality)?
3. What would you consider your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
4. What two or three accomplishments have given you greatest satisfaction?
5. How did you choose the career you have chosen, and what have you done to prepare for it?
6. What qualifications do you have to help you succeed in this career?
7. Why did you apply for a job with our company?
8. What do you think it takes to be successful in our company?
9. Where do you see yourself in five years?
10. Why should I hire you?
11. How do you work under pressure? Give me some examples.
12. Are you willing to relocate?
13. What are the three most important things to you in a job?
To my future boss:
Good Morning. My name is Sara and I live in this city since I born.
I am in the perfect age to work in your company. I'm a single woman and have no children. I studied Marketing and International Business in UADY. Then I took a post grade in economy and finances. I speak Spanish, English and Chinese and now I'm learning French. I have facilities for change my residence if the work required, I don’t have problem for doing a business trip.
About my personality I am an original person and creative, I'm responsible, honest and professional. I like to travel around the world and read too.
I consider one of my greatest strengths is my professional history and one of my weaknesses is the failure.
In five years, maybe I will work in this company doing a very good deal with an international airline.
You should hire me because I'm a different person and I want work with you to do something different, I want that this company will be the best and I know I can do that.
You will never be regret.
The three most important things to me in a job are:
- My personal success
- I fell happy with the things that I do, with my partners and the work space.
- Have time to myself.
Rodgers Drew, Norwegian School of Management (1998)
Business Communications: International Case Studies in English
Cambridge, United Kingdom; Cambridge University Press
Inc pages 4-8.
These questions can be used during the trial interview, along with questions specific to the job and individual candidate based on that person’s résumé. That’s the reasons that I decided to practice answering these questions like a personal interview in an office with person of the human resources department. You can try too for your future work life.
1. Tell me about yourself
2. How would you describe yourself (your personality)?
3. What would you consider your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
4. What two or three accomplishments have given you greatest satisfaction?
5. How did you choose the career you have chosen, and what have you done to prepare for it?
6. What qualifications do you have to help you succeed in this career?
7. Why did you apply for a job with our company?
8. What do you think it takes to be successful in our company?
9. Where do you see yourself in five years?
10. Why should I hire you?
11. How do you work under pressure? Give me some examples.
12. Are you willing to relocate?
13. What are the three most important things to you in a job?
To my future boss:
Good Morning. My name is Sara and I live in this city since I born.
I am in the perfect age to work in your company. I'm a single woman and have no children. I studied Marketing and International Business in UADY. Then I took a post grade in economy and finances. I speak Spanish, English and Chinese and now I'm learning French. I have facilities for change my residence if the work required, I don’t have problem for doing a business trip.
About my personality I am an original person and creative, I'm responsible, honest and professional. I like to travel around the world and read too.
I consider one of my greatest strengths is my professional history and one of my weaknesses is the failure.
In five years, maybe I will work in this company doing a very good deal with an international airline.
You should hire me because I'm a different person and I want work with you to do something different, I want that this company will be the best and I know I can do that.
You will never be regret.
The three most important things to me in a job are:
- My personal success
- I fell happy with the things that I do, with my partners and the work space.
- Have time to myself.
Rodgers Drew, Norwegian School of Management (1998)
Business Communications: International Case Studies in English
Cambridge, United Kingdom; Cambridge University Press
Inc pages 4-8.
jueves, 9 de octubre de 2008
About Antropology
I read “Symbolic Systems and Meanings”, this lecture talk about the types of symbols and theirs meanings. The main idea, I think is the differences of the traditions in each culture and how the people can take one thing for represent the power, authority or social status.
In India, for example, the family groups believe in totems; these are a kind of animal or bird for special adoration. The people who live in India can´t eat that animal. Is like veneration.
Also, the order of the rooms in the house represents who is the father, who has authority and more. We have a special place to have the meals, a special place to wash the clothes and other room only for the parents. In other cultures everybody sleep in the same bed and eat, take a rest and do your homework also in the same room together. Some cultures believe if you have long hair you are people with honor. In other countries, the most people has short hair and the people who has long hair looks dirty for them or maybe just disagree with the fashion.
I conclusion: I think each country has their social symbols and the rest of the word should respect their selves believes because we are different and free. These symbols maybe represent social status, authority or age; but all together are the identity of the region, culture, or age range.
In India, for example, the family groups believe in totems; these are a kind of animal or bird for special adoration. The people who live in India can´t eat that animal. Is like veneration.
Also, the order of the rooms in the house represents who is the father, who has authority and more. We have a special place to have the meals, a special place to wash the clothes and other room only for the parents. In other cultures everybody sleep in the same bed and eat, take a rest and do your homework also in the same room together. Some cultures believe if you have long hair you are people with honor. In other countries, the most people has short hair and the people who has long hair looks dirty for them or maybe just disagree with the fashion.
I conclusion: I think each country has their social symbols and the rest of the word should respect their selves believes because we are different and free. These symbols maybe represent social status, authority or age; but all together are the identity of the region, culture, or age range.
Vocabulary Check
Based on “Symbolic Systems and Meanings” I looked back at the reading to find words and phrases that match these definitions.
1. A type of symbol.....................
2. A king or queen.....................
3. A type of kin (family) group.....................
4. An animal that people believe their clan is descended from.....................
5. A system of ranked groups, especially in India.....................
6. A cooking place.....................
7. Establish hierarchy.....................
8. Changing the color of something.....................
9. Connected with; associated with.....................
· Metaphor and metonym are two types of symbol
· The monarch are the king
· Members of a clan
· Animal or bird that is their totemic ancestor
· The caste system of India consists of ranked groups, each with different economic specialization.
· In a house, each location had its own place. Could be the kitchen in our houses.
· Short or long hair becomes a symbol to determined hierarchy
· Change the color of the hair: fuchsia, blue, or orange is.
· People´s identity as members of a group is powerfully bound up which such symbols. The hair establish authority.
Source: Hartmann, Pamela; Blass, Laurie (2007) Quest 3, Reading and Writing
Second Edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Inc pages 12-17
1. A type of symbol.....................
2. A king or queen.....................
3. A type of kin (family) group.....................
4. An animal that people believe their clan is descended from.....................
5. A system of ranked groups, especially in India.....................
6. A cooking place.....................
7. Establish hierarchy.....................
8. Changing the color of something.....................
9. Connected with; associated with.....................
· Metaphor and metonym are two types of symbol
· The monarch are the king
· Members of a clan
· Animal or bird that is their totemic ancestor
· The caste system of India consists of ranked groups, each with different economic specialization.
· In a house, each location had its own place. Could be the kitchen in our houses.
· Short or long hair becomes a symbol to determined hierarchy
· Change the color of the hair: fuchsia, blue, or orange is.
· People´s identity as members of a group is powerfully bound up which such symbols. The hair establish authority.
Source: Hartmann, Pamela; Blass, Laurie (2007) Quest 3, Reading and Writing
Second Edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Inc pages 12-17
miércoles, 8 de octubre de 2008
About my weekend
Hi ! Today I´m going to tell you what I did last weekend.I was part of the staff of SITI. It was a new experience and a very good one but I considered I don´t want repeat it. Because the symposium was too tired and you know that I had to miss classes.The duration of the symposium was three days: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I did assistance and presentations, I delivered awards. I met a lot of people.I think the best experience in the SITI was learning how I can do a project, how can I do when meet a professional person and the most important was: Everybody should follow your personal believes and do your selves responsibilities.Friday was my hard day because I should to be since 7 in the morning until the night just stand up like a model. And I didn´t take a good meals.The last day, was the white party in a restaurant in Progreso beach. My friends and I went to the beach on the Saturday night then it was the conclusion of this program. Everything was beautiful, every people were wearing white clothes and in the midnight we saw ten fire flyers on the sky. Just one detail: close to two a.m. began to rain, but before the raining the weather was perfect.
On Sunday, my parents and I went to a restaurant to have the lunch, near to Chelem on the seashore. I recommend you the restaurant. I ate shrimp and bready fish, very good food. The people who administrated this restaurant are from Canada and USA.
On Sunday, my parents and I went to a restaurant to have the lunch, near to Chelem on the seashore. I recommend you the restaurant. I ate shrimp and bready fish, very good food. The people who administrated this restaurant are from Canada and USA.
martes, 7 de octubre de 2008
what i expected and what i need
What I expect for this blog is having a better English comprehension and improves on my writing skills and work harder every single week because I think that working every week is going to be easiest and will help me to learn English faster.
I personally believe that I need to work on my listening activities and this kind of homework is going to help me a lot.
I personally believe that I need to work on my listening activities and this kind of homework is going to help me a lot.
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