Friday, October 30, 2009

POST 8>> THEMED POST: THE WORLD OF FILMS


Hi everybody.
Once again you have chosen the topic for your post and you have decided to write about films.
In order to get started try answering some of these questions.

Introduction:
-How often do you go to the cinema or rent DVDs?
-What kind of films do you like?
-Who's your favourite film director?
-What's the last movie that you saw?
-What's the best/worst movie you have seen this year?
Main body:
-What is your all-time favourite film?
-What is it about?
-Who stars in it?
-Why do you like it?
-How many times have you seen it?
-Would you reccomend it?
Closing paragraph:
-Which film would you like to see again? Why?

Remember to write comments on two of your classmates'`posts.
Word count: 300 words.

Friday, October 16, 2009

POST 7 (WEEK 9) >> SUMMARY FROM A CAREER-RELATED ARTICLE FROM THE GUARDIAN


In order to write today's post you have to access the following web site:http://www.guardian.co.uk/

Once you are there...

> Select a news item connected to your area of studies / future career.
> Write a summary of it.
> Provide the link to your piece of news.
> Make sure you write between 200 and 250 words

Remember to leave a comment on 2 of your partners' posts.

Friday, October 9, 2009

POST 6 (WEEK 8) >> THEMED POST 2




Hi everybody!
This week you are supposed to choose the topic of your post and you have agreed on writing about "Sports and Exercise", so, here you are some questions that will help you organize your writing.

-What is your favourite sport?
-Do you play any sport or do any kind of exercise? If so, where, when and who with?
-Do you consider yourself a fitness freak, a sports fanatic or a couch potato?
-Which sportsperson do you admire? Why?
-In your opinion which sports should be banned?
-What would life be like without sports?

Remember to write between 250 to 300 and don't forget to comment on two of your classmates' posts.

Friday, October 2, 2009

POST 5 (week 7) >> WHAT TO DO / WHERE TO GO IN SANTIAGO







How well do you know Santiago? Were you Santiago-born and bred? Or did you move here after you were born or after you graduated from high school?
The topic of this week's post is: WHAT TO DO / WHERE TO GO IN SANTIAGO .When you write your post be sure to answer these questions:

- What places should a foreigner tourist visit in Stgo?
- What things should a foreigner tourist do?
- Make a list of top 5 places/activities, describing them, giving suggestions and explaining the reasons for your choice.

- Don't forget to leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.

Number of words: 250 - 300