FINAL SESSION (12) (week 15) >> WRITING A BRIEF ESSAY

Possible Essay Topics. Choose one of them:

1. Your experience learning English at the university / A general reflection

2. The use of technologies within the different subjects you've studied this year (Review/opinion)

3. Self Evaluation of my academic year (2009)

Essay Structure:
- Introduction (100 words)
- Body: 2 or 3 paragraphs (200 words)
- Conclusion: (100 words)

Useful Links & Tips to write your essay:
- Basic guide to essay writing
- How to write a brief essay
- Practical tips to write a brief essay

SESSION 9 (WEEK 12) >> IMPROVING YOUR FACULTY FACILITIES

This session you are supposed to discuss the situation in your faculty with regards to facilities.
In order to write your post try and answer these questions:

1. WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION IN YOUR FACULTY?
2. WHAT THINGS NEED IMPROVEMENT?
3. WHAT WOULD BE YOUR FIRST STEPS TO DEALING WITH THIS SITUATION?
4. HOW WOULD YOU RESOLVE THIS SITUATION?
5. WHAT COULD BE THE REAL BENEFITS/IMPACT OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS?
6. NEXT STEPS >> FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS>>

Number of Words: 250 - 300>>
Don’t forget to make comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.

POST 8 / THEMED POST : THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

Hi everybody!
Like you did before, today you are going to write about a topic you have chosen. And this weeks' post is about... Friends!!!
Here you have some bullet points to help you get started.

-Who is your closest friend? What is he/she like? How did you meet?
-Do you make friends easily? Have you ever made any friends over the internet?
-What do you value in a friend? What qualities should a friend have? What are friends for?
-Do you consider yourself a good friend?
-Has a friend ever let you down?
-Do you keep in touch with your childhood or high school friends?

Don't forget to leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.
Finally, how many words?: Around 300.

I hope you get a lot done!

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.

POST 6 (WEEK 8) >> THEMED POST 2

Hello everybody!
Some like cats, others prefer dogs... or snakes, spiders, monkeys, parrots... or even rats! Definitely, there's no accounting for taste.
After some discussion you have decided that this week's blog assignment is to write about Pets.
So, try and answer these questions and include any other information that you might deem relevant.

-Do you have a pet? If so, What kind of pet is it? How did you get it? What is it like? What do you like about it?
-How many pets have you had so far?
-How would your life be different with/without a pet?
-Is it necessary to have a pet?
-Is it important for children to take care of a pet?
-Would you consider adopting a homeless animal?
-How do you feel about the pets that were abandoned in Chaitèn?

Don't forget to leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.
- Number of words: 250 - 300

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

POST 4: WHAT'S MUSIC TO ME?

Hello everybody!

Today's post is about music. In order to write your post try and answer these questions:

-How important is music in your life? How would your life be different without it

-Who's your favourite singer or music group? Why?

-Do you have a favourite song? What do you like about it?

-Have you ever considered becoming a musician or a singer

-What do you think was your first encounter with music?

Write about 200-250 words.

POST 3 (WEEK 5): TRANSANTIAGO > BEFORE AND AFTER

TRANSANTIAGO >> BEFORE AND AFTER
Last class we talked about different ways of getting to the university, and one of them is by bus. Today's post is about our bus transportation system.What is your opinion of Transantiago.

A) In what way(s) is it better or worse than the pre-Transantiago system.

B) Compare and describe your experience with the new system a) when it started and b) now.

C) What changes would you apply in order to make it better/more effective in the future?

Mention any other points you think are important. Number of words: 200 - 250

POST 2. A COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT

Hi everybody,
The topic of this week's post is: A COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.
-In order to write about it, try and answer the following questions:
-Which country would you like to go to? Why?
- What do you know about it?
- What would you like to do there?
- Would you like to study/work/live there? Explain.

If you ask me, I'd really like to go to Istambul, Turkey. They say it's a beautiful city, with beautiful arquitecture, colouful markets and crowded streets.
- Be sure to make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts- Word Count: 200 words.

Post 1. FIRST TERM: GOOD AND BAD POINTS

Hi dear students,
Welcome to our blog. I hope you enjoy this experience, get to know your classmates better and learn a lot.
Here's your first assignment: FIRST TERM: GOOD AND BAD POINTS.
Write about your experiences during the first term of 2009.
Describe:
- the relevant things you learned/studied
- the sports and free time activities you did
- the challenges you had to face
- Others (family, friends, etc..)

Make sure to write at least 200 words