Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.

-Noam Chomsky-

Wednesday 10 November 2010

WRITING A BRIEF ESSAY











My dear students, you have until next Wednesday to write your final assignment. This time you have to write an 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. Chile 2010: What are your views on Chile's bicentennial year?



Essay Structure:

- Introduction (about 80 words)
- Body: 2 or 3 paragraphs (about 200 words)
- Conclusion: (about 70 words)

Useful Links & Tips to write your essay:



- Basic guide to essay writing
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How to write a brief essay
-
Practical tips to write a brief essay



Good luck :)

Tuesday 2 November 2010

Unforgettable...

The day I gave birth to my baby was a Thursday, the usual cold climate we’re used to in May That day I had my dad come along with me and my husband. The night before, I could hardly sleep because I was too anxious.
After struggling all day to deliver my baby, the possibility of a natural birth was very little since the baby’s head was not in the best position and it could be quite dangerous to force the baby out by induced labor, it could leave both of us (me or the baby) with afterbirth problems … I’d never undergone this type of surgery before …
But, I had everybody’s support … so I went ahead and accepted going for c-section! And after some minutes and when the doctors were talking about where to go for Spanish food, I saw my baby and then I heard her cry… it was just me and her… I fell in love again … her face, soft black hair, big eyes … fragile fingers and toes. It was the best feeling in the world, it felt like Christmas when you are a child. I thought I could stare at that face forever. Now my daughter is 5, she still is and she will always be the most beautiful and memorable thing in my life.

Describe a memorable event in your life.
You should say:
when the event took place
where the event took place
what happened exactly
and explain why this event was memorable for you.
Remember to write at least 200 words and comment on 3 of your classmates' blogs