As I promised, I've created this blog so we all can practice the English language. On your right, you will find the units of our course with some useful back-up material plus extra practice.
In this main body you have some tools divided into skills and a number of resources to support your learning.
ENJOY!
by Dara Rodriguez
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Friday, 8 October 2010
KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY
Why using the Internet? Why using the blog in the classroom? Well, basically it seems to me there is a resemblance to when the human being decided to use an object to eat or when people decided to watch news insted of listening to them... It's not a decision, it's just what comes next!
From my point of view, those of us who have access to information and communication technology are privilidged. Never before, students have had so many facilities to access information and knowledge, not to mention that never before students and teachers have been that much "connected".
When I think that we used to have platforms in the classroom which alieniated the teacher so much from the students and that now we can "interact" with each other exchanging more than subject contents, well... that makes me feel proud of this digital generation.
So come on board! blog, tweet, chat or do whatever you like but do it online! Be open to the world because the world is now open to you more than never before.
From my point of view, those of us who have access to information and communication technology are privilidged. Never before, students have had so many facilities to access information and knowledge, not to mention that never before students and teachers have been that much "connected".
When I think that we used to have platforms in the classroom which alieniated the teacher so much from the students and that now we can "interact" with each other exchanging more than subject contents, well... that makes me feel proud of this digital generation.
So come on board! blog, tweet, chat or do whatever you like but do it online! Be open to the world because the world is now open to you more than never before.
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
SPEAKING
This section is devoted to help improve you speaking skills. I've created a talkgroup in order to do that. Make sure you have a microphone, log on to Voxopop and speak!
Click here: BUSINESS ENGLISH TALKGROUP
Topics Covered
1. Small Talk: Likes & Dislikes
TALK IN ENGLISH
In this site, you have the opportunity to join a group to practice speaking in English. You need to download Skype and register in this site choosing the free plan. You'll be able to speak with other learners of English.
http://www.speak-english-today.com/
Click here: BUSINESS ENGLISH TALKGROUP
Topics Covered
1. Small Talk: Likes & Dislikes
TALK IN ENGLISH
In this site, you have the opportunity to join a group to practice speaking in English. You need to download Skype and register in this site choosing the free plan. You'll be able to speak with other learners of English.
http://www.speak-english-today.com/
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
LISTENING
In this section I'll provide you with some links and exercises for you to practice your listening skills.
The first in this series...
Vaughan Radio
http://www.vaughanradio.com/
You can tune while driving on your car or cooking. Vaughan system is known worldwide and it does help to improve your listening and speaking, add new vocabulary and become more accurate with your English grammar. Beautiful American English.
INGLÉS EN LA EMPRESA
This is a complementary book you'll receive during the course.
And here is the corresponding Audio CD
You can use this book to practise pronunciation of some ready to use phrases and as a support for the vocabulary we learn in classroom.
PODCASTS
Here you have a link to a great bank of listenings. You can download them to your PC or Ipod. I'll use some of them in class too.
http://www.businessenglishpod.com/
PRONUNCITATION
Do you want to know how to say a specific word? Then HOWJSAY site is for you!
GO AHEAD 2
At last! Here you have the Student's Book Audio. Click on each CD to download your listenings.
CD 1
CD 2
CD 3
The first in this series...
Vaughan Radio
http://www.vaughanradio.com/
You can tune while driving on your car or cooking. Vaughan system is known worldwide and it does help to improve your listening and speaking, add new vocabulary and become more accurate with your English grammar. Beautiful American English.
INGLÉS EN LA EMPRESA
This is a complementary book you'll receive during the course.
And here is the corresponding Audio CD
You can use this book to practise pronunciation of some ready to use phrases and as a support for the vocabulary we learn in classroom.
PODCASTS
Here you have a link to a great bank of listenings. You can download them to your PC or Ipod. I'll use some of them in class too.
http://www.businessenglishpod.com/
PRONUNCITATION
Do you want to know how to say a specific word? Then HOWJSAY site is for you!
The free online dictionary of pronunciation
GO AHEAD 2
At last! Here you have the Student's Book Audio. Click on each CD to download your listenings.
CD 1
CD 2
CD 3
Monday, 4 October 2010
WRITING
In this section you can propose a topic for discussion. I encourage you to participate writing comments to the different posts but also writing about anything you like. Let's practise the language by writing!!
I'll open entries for each subject proposed.
I'll open entries for each subject proposed.
Sunday, 3 October 2010
READING
Reading is essential when learning a language. It massively increases the amount of vocabulary you learn.
GENERAL NEWS
You can read the news and be up-to-date here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/
Notice the level might be a bit difficult. If so, try the LEARNING TOOLS and DICTIONARIES posts.
LITERATURE
If you are more keen on reading classic literature, this site offers loads of works for you to enjoy.
http://www.readbookonline.net/
MAGAZINES
Time magazine is for advanced readers but it definitely covers the most interesting subjects around the world in a professional manner.
http://www.time.com/time/
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