STUDENTS A 1.2

Here you can practice present continuous and present simple.
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs1.htm

In this address you can find some verbs and listen their pronunciation (present - past - past participle)
http://video.google.com.co/videosearch?hl=es&source=hp&q=pronunciation+regular+and+irregular+verbs+in+past+simple&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=s9DkStiROJPV8Ab-3YmIBw&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CBgQqwQwAw#

students B 1.1

You should visit this address to listen the verbs in past to improve your pronunciation.

http://video.google.com.co/videosearch?hl=es&source=hp&q=pronunciation+regular+and+irregular+verbs+in+past+simple&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=s9DkStiROJPV8Ab-3YmIBw&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CBgQqwQwAw#

Activity students A 1.1

After your exam you have this activity in your second guide. Prepare it, please.

Extra-curricular activities. :

Choose a famous person that you like or admire. Look for information about eating preferences of your chosen person. Make a collage according to the information you got and talk about it next class: food and drinks your famous person likes or dislikes (use the affirmative and negative form).
Remember: write the sentences you are going to use in a sheet of paper and give it the teacher the day of your exposition.

STUDENTS B 1.1

Visit this address to learn more about wish, to do some quizzes and to see many examples and more information on the use of it. http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-grammar-wish.htm

STUDENTS B 1.1 HOMEWORK

STUDENTS A 1.1

http://www.ingleshoy.com/vocabulario_ingles_comida.html

STUDENTS A 1.2

1. http://www.vocabulary.cl/Basic/Places_City.htm
http://www.mansioningles.com/vocabulario09.htm (here you can practice pronunciation too)

STUDENTS B 1.1 FOR THE NEXT CLASS

Extra-curricular activities:

Visit this address to learn more about modals, practice and improve your English http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/INTERMEDIATE/unit6/page5.htm

You have a quiz for the next class about those modals.

READING B.1.1(fifth week)

Read the following mails which talk about Santa Marta and Cartagena you can look for more information about these cities
afrincon
Dallas
1 forum post

17 August 2008, 13:11
Hello... so I am planning a family vacation. We are all from Colombia but now live in the states and really want to go back to enjoy the beaches of Colombia. I went to both places when I was little but really can't remember much of either place... and I am sure both cities have grown and changed much in the last 20 years. So right now, I am trying to debate which city to go to... or maybe we go to both... but where should we stay longer? where are the beaches nicer? how is the transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta? is it safe? Is it better to get a taxi or rent a car? anyway... I know I have lots of questions... but if anyone out there can give me some advice ... I would greatly appreciate it.
It is hard to plan a family vacation... I should mention that my mother needs oxygen most of the time... which city is less polluted? Thanks a million!

LBobbett
Las Vegas
1 forum post

4. Re: Cartagena vs. Santa Marta
25 September 2008, 10:25
Hello afrincon,
I have visited both Santa Marta and Cartagena and have just recently come back from the latter. Both are extremely beautiful and yes Parque Tayrona that is near to Santa Marta is so amazing BUT I see that with your mother it would be difficult to travel through difficult terrain such as jungle. Other than that National Park, Santa Marta is quite ordinary and so I think Cartagena all in all would be better because it has something for the whole family.
Having come back from Cartagena and visiting it for the second time I think I might have a recommendation for you. From Cartagena there are a group of islands called Islas del Rosario that everybody knows but a friend of mine recommended I visit a lesser known group of islands called Las Islas de San Bernardo. I went to visit this island; anotherworlduk.com/luxury/…islamucura.htm Isla Mucura and the service was excellent.
The island is pristine with perfect beaches and shallow water which was very safe for my 5 year old to play in and the accommodation was excellent. Most nights we mingled with other guests in the bar area and watched the sun go down. The other benefit I was thinking about was that on the island, although very hot under the Caribbean sun, there is a breeze that helps to cool you down a little while you're there and the air is a lot fresher and unpolluted which I know would help your mother.
I am thinking it would be a good idea to enjoy a bit of time in Cartagena then take the short hop across to Isla Mucura and enjoy some relaxation with your family there.
I hope this help :)
Lee


I'll be in Colombia in November and have the good fortunes of having a personal driver while in Bogota and the surrounding area (I plan on going to Villa de Leyva on a side trip). However, I'm interested in flying up to the coast but haven't decided on where yet. Any suggestions on either Cartagena or Santa Marta? Are both equally beautiful with nice beaches or is there a big difference? Also, would it be feasible to take a bus between the two if I wanted to see both cities? I'll only be on the coast for 3 days. I've never been to Colombia so I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks for your help.

LEVEL A 1.1 PARTS OF THE BODY

PRACTICE LEVEL B 1.1

Please go to the address http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-4654.php to practice adverbs of quantity. You can play and learn over there.

READING B.2.1

Ask the teacher for the following reading:

Activity students B 2.1

JOBS OR OCCUPATIONS

It is impossible to give the names of every job or profession here, and you probably already know many of them. However, some job-titles are found in a wide range of different work places. Check the general meanings and the pronunciation in a dictionary.

boss / director / manager / executive / administrator / secretary / clerk / skilled worker / unskilled worker / labourer / receptionist / public relations officer

safety officer / security officer / union official / economist / personnel officer / sales assistant / adviser / research-worker / supervisor

Some professions are jobs that require considerable training and/or qualifications and trades are skilled manual jobs requiring on-the-job and other training like lawyer, mechanic, accountant, designer,etc.


Words connected with:

WORK

get work / find work / look for work / get work / do work

JOB

offer a job / have a job / look for a job / get a job / find a job / do a job / take on a job

ACTIVITY STUDENTS B 1.1

ADVERBS OF QUANTITY
WITH COUNTABLE NOUNS
There are too many cars.
There aren't enough buses.
We need more subway lines.
There should be fewer cars.

WITH UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
There is too much traffic.
There isn't enough parking.
We need more public transportation.
There should be less pollution.


vocabulary
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION
TAXIS
CABLE CARS
BUSES
BOATS
TRAINS
FERRIES
STREETCARS
SUBWAY
CANOES
AEROPLANES
MOTORBIKES/MOTORCYCLES

Try to practice the adverbs and the vocabulary. Quiz ( third week)

vocabulary B 2.1 part 2

Trait-Negative
Attitudes
rebellious
self-satisfied, unmotivated
cheerless, gloomy, sour, grumpy
inconsiderate, thoughtless
uncooperative, unhelpful, combative
cowering, fearful
rude, impolite
indecisive
indecisive, unsure
does what is convenient
unenthusiastic, apathetic, indifferent
inflexible, rigid, unbending, stubborn
unfocused, scattered
unfriendly, distant, aloof, hostile
stingy, miserly, selfish
ill-will, malice, hatred
ungrateful, unappreciative
lazy
dishonest, deceiving, lying
indifferent, uncaring
complacent, indifferent
unkind, uncaring, cruel, mean
immature
vain
narrow, close, small-minded, intolerant
pessimistic
flagging, fleeting, unsustaining
impractical, not viable
late, not on time
naïve, impractical
unreliable, undependable
disrespectful, rude, impolite
unreliable, undependable
lack of self confidence, insecure
directed by externals
undisciplined, unrestrained, indulgent
Insensitive, indifferent
silly, trivial, petty
insincere, dishonest
unsympathetic, unfeeling
unsystematic, disorganized, disorderly, random
insists on own view

vocabulary B 2.1

Trait-Positive
Attitudes
accepts authority, loyal, devoted
Ambitious, motivated
cheerful
considerate, thoughtful
cooperative
courageous
courteous
decisive
determined
does what is necessary, right
enthusiastic
flexible
focused
friendly
generous
goodwill
grateful
hard-working
honest
interested
involved
kind
mature
modest
open-minded, tolerant
optimistic
persistent, sustaining
practical
punctual
realistic
reliable
respectful
responsible
self-confident
self-directed
self-disciplined
sensitive
serious
sincere
sympathetic
systematic
takes others point of view

Activitiy (No 1) students A1.2

Extra-curricular activities:

-PROJECT: A SNAPSHOT OF ME
Write four paragraphs about yourself and your interests. Find a photograph or an illustration for each paragraph. Use Sara´s project below to help you. Talk about your project to your class or group.

1. INTRODUCE YOURSELF “Hi! My name is Sara Jones. I'm 18 years old. This is a picture of me and my cat. My cat's name is Henry.”
2. WRITE ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE
   “I live in Plano. It's a suburb of Dallas in Texas. It's a big town and there is a lot to do. I really like it.”
3. WRITE ABOUT YOUR UNIVERSITY AND YOUR CLASSES
   “I’m in third semester of economy at the Cambridge University. My favorite subjects are math and English. I don't like French. It's boring.”
4. WRITE ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, ATHLETE, MOVIE STAR OR TV STAR
   “I like different sports .My favorite sport is soccer. My favorite soccer player is Ronaldo. He is from brazil and he's a fabulous player.”
   Remember: your poster must have pictures to illustrate each one of your paragraphs.

VOCABULARY CORNER. A.1.1 Guide Nº 1

Hello!

This is our Vocabulary Corner. Here you are some helpful vocabulary about the topics you are going to need for the next class.

Occupations

Learn the following words:

1. architect
2. accountant
3. lawyer
4. engineer
5. housewife
6. physician
7. dentist
8. secretary
9. driver
10. police officer
11. trainer
12. chemist
13. scientist
14. nurse
15. writer
16. sales person
17. maid
18. designer
19. photographer
20. cook/chef

Countries and Nationalities

Write the correct country for each nationality:

1. American _________________________
2. British ______________________
3. French ______________________
4. Australian _________________________
5. Egyptian ___________________
6. Mexican _________________________
7. Chinese _____________________
8. Japanese ________________________
9. Dutch ______________________
10. German _________________________
11. Spanish_________________________
12. English _________________________
13. Polonaise _________________________
14. African _________________________
15. Italian _________________________
16. Colombian _________________________
17. Venezuelan _________________________
18. Spanish _________________________
19. Mexican _________________________
20. Peruvian _________________________

Adjectives

Learn the following words:

1. tall/short
2. a little heavy/thin
3. big/small/tiny
4. pretty/handsome
5. not good looking/gorgeous/beautiful
6. long/short
7. young/old
8. old/new
9. soft/hard/tough
10. slim/chubby

IMPORTANCIA DEL INGLÉS PARA LA INSTITUCIÓN

La importancia de esta asignatura para la Corporación Unificada de Educación Superior CUN radica en su propia preocupación por mejorar el nivel de competencia comunicativa en inglés, tanto de los estudiantes como de los docentes, optimizando su desempeño en contextos tan variados como la vida diaria, el trabajo, la universidad, la vida social y el placer. Los estudiantes tienen la posibilidad de personalizar la lengua que ellos aprenden y hacer uso de sus propias experiencias de vida.

La sociedad mundial del presente se caracteriza por el ritmo acelerado de los avances científicos y tecnológicos que han llevado a la humanidad a alcanzar progresos en todos los campos más rápido que en ningún otro momento de la historia. Ese progreso unido a los procesos de internacionalización han beneficiado radicalmente las comunicaciones y, de hecho, se está viviendo un tipo de comunicación que ha traspasado las barreras de la diversidad de lenguas para convertirse en una comunicación de tipo intercultural, por medio de la cual los pueblos se dan a conocer y se unen cada vez más en lo que se podría denominar “aldea global”. Desde hace mucho tiempo se ha tratado de buscar una lengua que permita unificar la sociedad internacional que le permita acceder a este nuevo mundo globalizado. Ante tal necesidad el inglés se ha posesionado poco a poco como la mejor candidata a cumplir con esa tarea.

Además de todas las oportunidades que se abren con el manejo de una lengua extranjera, el inglés se ha convertido en una herramienta muy importante para la educación. He aquí algunas razones por las cuales vale la pena aprenderlo:

• Es la lengua internacional más difundida y es un instrumento de comunicación estratégico en diversas áreas del desarrollo humano.

• Permite el acceso a becas y pasantías fuera del país, oportunidades educativas que se ofrecen en el exterior y que requieren niveles de desempeño específicos en inglés.

• Ofrece mayores y mejores oportunidades laborales.

• Facilita el intercambio de conocimientos y experiencias con otros países cuya lengua oficial es diferente al inglés, porque permite la comunicación a través de un idioma común y difundido.

El público en general percibe la enseñanza y el aprendizaje del inglés en las instituciones educativas como ineficaces y tanto la primera como el segundo se encuentran desprestigiados y limitados según la ciudadanía. La comunidad sostiene esta afirmación sobre la base de que atendiendo a los requerimientos de la Ley 115 de 1994, los estudiantes pasan aproximadamente 12 años aprendiendo un idioma extranjero y a pesar de ello terminan su escolaridad sin poder usarlo para comunicarse con efectividad. La mayoría de los estudiantes aún continúa teniendo un bajo nivel de inglés (menos A1 - A1: básico), el cual se deriva de la baja competencia comunicativa en lengua extranjera de la mayoría de los docentes del área (A1 - A2: básico). Estos valores se han podido observar en los diagnósticos del nivel de lengua de profesores y de estudiantes de grado 11, que el MEN viene adelantando desde el 2003.

Pero, como ya se dijo antes, ese fenómeno no se debe solamente al bajo nivel de desempeño en inglés de los docentes, sino también a otros agentes que intervienen en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de la lengua extranjera: la metodología y los fundamentos institucionales que vivencian los intereses de las instituciones educativas con respecto a este tema según su P.E.I.

Ante esa percepción de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de las lenguas extranjeras en las escuelas, colegios y universidades, muchos estudiosos del tema opinan que el problema radica primordialmente en los planteamientos pedagógicos que se llevan a cabo y, sobre todo, en que no se propone un enfoque metodológico adecuado. El manejo de una lengua extranjera depende en gran manera de la forma como ésta sea vista por el docente y los estudiantes, de la forma como la aborden, de sus expectativas con respecto a ella y a los procesos para su enseñanza y aprendizaje.

Caben aquí varios interrogantes: ¿Qué tan cierta resulta esa afirmación en estos días? ¿A qué se debe ese problema? ¿Qué hacer para solucionarlo?

Lograr que los estudiantes “se enamoren” de un idioma extranjero, en este caso del inglés, no siempre resulta una tarea fácil debido a que éstos, acostumbrados a estrategias poco efectivas, muchas veces se limitan a la simple traducción literal de palabras y, al comprobar que ese camino no conduce al fortalecimiento de la competencia comunicativa en esa lengua, pierden la motivación lo que redunda en falta de interés hacia la disciplina.

Tomándolo desde ese punto de vista se necesita lograr el fortalecimiento de las estrategias de aprendizaje de la lengua extranjera para desarrollar la competencia comunicativa en los estudiantes.

Hacia el futuro la CUN tendrá que invertir tiempo y esfuerzos para lograr más zonas, situaciones y lapsos de bilingüismo ambiental en la institución, donde haya abundantes posibilidades para emplear el nuevo idioma en espacios educativos que permitan su utilización en la cotidianidad. Para no perturbar el aprendizaje, se deben tomar en cuenta aspectos tales como la edad de los estudiantes, sus motivaciones y sobre todo proponer un enfoque metodológico adecuado.

La exigencia del inglés como vehículo de comunicación dentro de la CUN por parte de sus estamentos, especialmente de los estudiantes, será beneficiosa para la institución por cuanto por medio de él se podrán establecer metas en lengua y hacer seguimiento al avance de los estudiantes hacia el logro de las mismas. La implementación de esta asignatura con estándares de referenciación internacional traerá como un beneficio agregado la estimulación del estudiante la apertura de su mente, la aceptación y comprensión de nuevas culturas y la promoción del intercambio entre diferentes sociedades.

WELCOME!

HELLO!

My name is Iris Cantillo. I was born in Santa Marta,Colombia. I'm married. I have a daugther her name is Gaëlle, she is 8. I work at CUN in Santa Marta. I'm a teacher; I teach English. I'm friendly but as a teacher I am so strict. I'm a musician too, I play the guitar but I don't sing too much.