FEBRUARY 2014 EDITION Nﾂｰ 1
By Jvlieth Berpal
TEACHER MARY ELEN NIﾃ前
The abilities tq cqmmvoicate io bqth qral aod writteo fqrn are dexelqr io the oeed tq cqmmvoicate a message.Peqrle oeed tq be able tq take raru io a cqoxersatiqo where they cao aoswer qvestiqos, share rersqoal stqries aod retell stqries that they haxe heard vsiog details. Io this way, qral aod writteo skills dexelqr cqmmvoicatiqo strategies io qrder tq imrrqxe grammar issves. Io qther haod, sqme reqrle are oqt as cqmmvoicatixe as qthers, If yqv dexelqr qral aod writteo skills io arrrqrriate way, yqv cao mastered these skills.
My oame is Jvlieth berpal I'm 20 years qld. I was bqrp qo Octqber 7,. I lixe io Bqgqta, Cqlqmbia. I stwdy io LA GRAN COLOMBIA voixersitz . I lixe with my mqm, Fabiqla; aod my dad, Lvis . I haxe twq sisters, Siody aod Sara. ..I starued schqql wheo I was fixe-years-qld. I weot tq kiodergarueo thrqvgh sixuh grade at LICEO NAZARENO SAMARIA Schqql. Theo I atteoded BRITALIA schqql after I gradvated io elemeotarz. I am oqw stwdyiog io the voixersitz, i am takiog my thrid year. I hqre tq get my bachelqr degree io Eoglish io a clqse fwtwre. My faxqrite srqrus are xqlleyball, basketball aod teoois. Wheo I dqo't haxe aoyuhiog tq dq, I lqxe watchiog TV, qreooiog my mail, theo watchiog caruqqos. I rlay a lqt qf cqmrvter games with my frieods aod cqvsios. I cao rlay sqme mvsical iostrwmeots like, flvte Wheo tq sheer me vr. My faxqrite cqlqrs are red, blve & black. My frieods lqqk at me as a kiod sweet childish frieodly rersqo. If yqv ask me...life tq me meaos frieods aod family whq yqv cao trwst aod whq trwst yqv. Iam rrettz mvch qo the harry side qf life, bvt I like all teeos I dq I haxe my "days off." I'm hanging out with anyone now! I hope you have eojqyed Readiog my life stqrz as mvch as I haxe eojqyed dqiog it fqr yqv.
IDIOMS CHAPTER 1
GRAMMAR
"idiom" is a specialized language or a distinctive pattern in the usage of a language. As such, it cao refer tq the way a laogwage is vsed io a gixeo regiqo; io svch vsage, ao idiqm vsvally iso't seeo as distioctly differeot as a dialect is, althqvgh sqmetimes "idiqm" aod "dialect" are vsed ioterchaogeably. Ao idiqm cao similarly refer tq the laogwage ratterps vsed withio a ceruaio rrqfessiqo qr qther svbgrqvr. Fqr examrle, it might be said that cqllege stwdeots
Alsq Koqwo As: Io Sraoish, ao idiqmatic rhrase is amqdismq. The word idiqma vsvally refers tq a laogwage io geoeral, bvt it cao alsq refer tq a ratterp qf laogwage vsage, dereodiog qo the cqotexu..
Ao idiqm is a rhrase where the wqrds tqgether haxe a meaoiog that is differeot frqm the dictiqoarz defioitiqos qf the iodixidval wqrds
GET A KICK OUT OF SOMETHING
( xerz mvch eojqy sqmethiog) EXAMPLE: I get a kick out of going for a run first Thiog io the mqrpiog befqre aoyqoe is vr.
DO SOMETHING FOR KICKS
( dq sqmethiog becavse it is excitiog ) EXAMPLE: Sandra is keen to have a go at bungee jumping
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An idiomatic expression are common phrases or sayings whose meanings cannot be understood by the individual words or elements. Examples of these idioms are "Baker's Dozen", "Funny Farm" and "Cold War". Idiomatic expressions are also non-standard speech, slang or dialect that are natural to native speakers of a language. Examples of these idioms are "Apples and Pears" for stairs and "Ruby Murray' for curry Use of Idiomatic Expressions Examples of Idiomatic Expressions can be found in many examples of the poem, poems or poetry. Famous poets use this figure of speech to convey and emphasize unusual and vivid images. The use of strong word association changes the mode of thought and adds variation, embellishment and adornment to literary works.
TICKLED PINK ( made very happy)
SHE WAS TICKLED PINK BY THE GOOD NEWS
SICK AS A DOG ( very sick)
I AM FEEL SICK AS A DOG
GREEK TO ME ( I dont understand )
ITS GREEK TO ME
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Proverbs are wise sayings in a language based on the practical experiences of different kinds. They can mostly be used independently to explain a situation in very few words. Here are some common proverbs used in English which you can also use in your day to day talks to cut the long talk short and still convey it with same conviction.
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THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD." (Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. )
"NO MAN IS AN ISLAND. (You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.)
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SECTION I 1. THROW IN THE TOWEL ( when you feel tired with something) EXAMPLE: "I was ready to throw in the to-
wel, but I stayed with it."
SECTION II RAIN OR SHINE ( you will do something) EXAMPLE:We're going camping this weekend rain or shine.
SECTION III KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED (
WHEN YOU WANT TO SOMETHING
HAPPEND) EXAMPLE
Their team is not
favored to win. But I hope they do. I'm keeping my
fingers crossed." SECTION IV TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN (all time) EXAMPLE 7-11 is a great store because they are open twenty-four seven.
SECTION V NEVER MIND ( dont think in something negative) EXAMPLE Never mind what I said before, I was wrong SECTION VI DON'T JOKE WITH ME (Please be serious ) EXAMPLE He told me she likes me but I said don't joke with me.
SECTION VII IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE (It's very easy. ) EXAMPLE That test we took was a piece of cake.
SECTION VIII PIE IN THE SKY (That's an unrealistic dream ) EXAMPLE His dreams of becoming a famous singer are just a pie in the sky
CHAPTER 2
VERBS PATTERNS
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He finished Reading his book
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They enjoying play football
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I want to be a teacher
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I hope to get a new job.
Would you like to dance
You must come to visit me
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I am thinking about buying a new house
I want you to come to my party
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The basic part of any word is the root; to it, you can add a prefix at the beginning and/or a suffix at the end to change the meaning. For example, in the word "unflattering," the root is simply "flatter," while the prefix "un-" makes the word negative, and the suffix "-ing" changes it from a verb into an adjective (specifically, a participle).
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I think the government should (CRIMINAL)
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alcohol.
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You need to make a (DECIDE)
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today.
is a problem everywhere, not just in big cities. (HOMELESS)
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The sales assistant was really (HELP)
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Prepositions are short words (on, in, to) that usually stand in front of nouns (sometimes also in front of gerund verbs). Even advanced learners of English find prepositions difficult, as a 1:1 translation is usually not possible. One preposition in your native language might have several translations depending on the situation.
Complete the exercise according to the picture. 1. ____________ the picture, I can see a woman. 2. The woman is sitting _________a table. 3. She is sitting ___________a chair. 4. There is another chair _____________the woman. 5. Her feet are ______________ the table 6. The woman is holding a cup ______________her hands. 7. _________the table are a laptop, a paper, a calculator, an appointment calendar, two pens and a muffin. 8. The woman is looking ____________her laptop. The woman's bag is ___________the table.
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Why it’s important to improve our skills as English teachers? Knowing a language implies multiple issues, which range from vocabulary or concepts comprehension to the skills a person needs to manage for communication. “Communication skills are the key to developing (and keeping!) Friendships and to building a strong social support network “Antony, M. & Swinson, R. (2000).
When we learn a language, we acquire it from our environment; that is, every day we learn words, grammatical structures and meanings without being aware of them. These become more and more complex as we grow up and interact with different people, although it “is important to test skills out and use the trial and error process, we can learn a lot from observing others. “Burns, D. D. (1985)
This process provides us with a sense of correctness, which is continuously constructed when we hear or read one or another word, or expression and when we use them in different contexts. It is the Gran Colombia English Department´s aim to facilitate students’ ownership and use of the four language skills, contributing to their communicative competence and mental abilities´ development, as well as their integral education. If we talk about these skills, we have to mention the Competences. They refer to the sum of knowledge and skills that allow a person to perform actions in a specific situation. An also refers to the knowledge of effective and appropriate communication patterns and the ability to use and adapt that knowledge in various contexts (Ralph E. Cooley, 1984)
Regarding foreign languages learning, the term competency is associated with a person´s ability to communicate effectively to speakers of other languages. The Gran Colombia English Department aims at facilitating the development of students´ communicative competence to understand and interpret their immediate surroundings, and to share ideas, feelings and opinions in communicative situations ruled by certain socio-linguistic behaviors proper of their own and the target language´s culture. Understanding a language´s cultural context is pivotal in acquiring real command of said language; therefore English department´ students study several issues, as well as poetry and non-fiction pieces in order to gain awareness and familiarity with the world vision proper of the English speaking communities, their unique lifestyle and behavioral patterns. During this process, obviously we have to read a lot just because reading is a fundamental process when learning a new language; it is a skill that also helps to develop listening, writing, and speaking. Reading stimulates students’ minds because through word understanding, they exercise the brain, developing its ability
to analyze, comprehend, and enrich cognitive abilities. Reading helps learners to improve spelling, grammar structures, and expand their vocabulary; moreover, recognizing how words are used can make learners aware of the various meanings they have in different contexts. Reading at Gran Colombia University is very important because one of the main goals of the English program is to foster better readers. Hence, students need to be exposed to other kinds of written material besides that of the guided book. In addition, our students have shown a keen interest in popular literary and cultural trends which specifically manifest in English. Given this situation, they constantly seek involvement with music, literature, websites, and TV shows, among others, where English becomes a learning and understanding vehicle, allowing them to interact in different contexts. The English department will use this phenomenon to make young learners see the subject as a complement to their own lives and tastes, expanding the communicative approach to a real life interest; In other hand, the idea to communicate and improve our skills is focused in creating a context when the student can be able to explore different situations outside the class, when the student discover new surroundings and its help them to improve speaking and listening. Off course, there are many aspects to effective communication, and you may want more specific help in certain areas (for example, learning how to deal with conflict, presentation skills, giving feedback, etc...). Antony, M. (2004).
In addition, the Gran Colombia teachers are searching in a way that the student will be a better writer in order to emphasize, how to improve reading comprehension, and obviously skills helps our thesis and one of the skills that regular writing will help you to develop is your ability to write critically. Therefore, it is very important to improve English skills because it is never too late, and we need to start our articles and learn with it as much as possible maybe, we can start in our class as a daily exercise, when the teacher will be a guide, we could improve our grammar because today English is one of the most important things you can learn; but also if we mention a way to learn, maybe is important we use some approach in class to enhance our level, for example, in communicative approach the learner are involving in a real situation and the idea is learn to use the language so, that we can use all strategies the teacher gives us to learn more and more every day and every class . Finally, the idea or the real importance to improve our skills in English is that nowadays is necessary be able to communicate in another language for our jobs and for our goals, for this reason the idea is use all tools that we have at class or outside to change the way that we have English in our university is time to propose a new way to learn.
BIBLIOGRAPHY Antony, M. & Swinson, R. (2000). Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Your Fears. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Antony, M. (2004). 10 Simple Solutions to Shyness. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Burns, D. D. (1985). Intimate Connections. New York: Signet (Penguin Books) McKay, M., Davis, M., & Fanning, P. (1995). Messages: The Communication Skills Book. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Paterson, R. (2000). The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and In Relationships. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger
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