Cómo anotarse a las Clases de Inglés Online

Hoy en día se hace muy difícil tomarse el tiempo para asistir a clases convencionales de inglés, especialmente para algunos jóvenes y adultos que trabajan muchas horas por día. Sin embargo, el inglés es un idioma internacional que se usa en el mundo de los negocios y también en las universidades, ya que los estudiantes muchas veces se encuentran con libros de temas específicos de su área que están en inglés.
Este novedoso método de enseñanza les permite a los alumnos practicar el idioma sin tener que moverse de su casa, simplemente usando la computadora, con algunos programas instalados, como el Windows Live Messenger o Skype, que son los más conocidos, por lo menos en este momento. También existe una plataforma virtual, llamada WIZIQ, donde se programan clases virtuales en grupo.
Las clases que se dictan son personalizadas, prestando mucha atención a los requerimientos de los estudiantes. Como requisitos técnicos se necesitan: auriculares, micrófono y cámara web.
Se brindan clases de apoyo a alumnos de escuelas primarias o secundarias (siempre con el consentimiento de los padres o adultos), también a jóvenes universitarios o de nivel terciario que necesitan rendir el idioma como una materia más para recibirse.
Finalmente, es muy útil para aquellos adultos que desean practicar el idioma, ya sea por placer, motivos de trabajo o estudio.
Se les da una clase de prueba sin costo, para conocer el método y hacer una evaluación del nivel de cada uno. También para conocer las expectativas que tiene cada persona. Luego, se organiza el curso, las clases que cada uno necesita por semana, dependiendo del nivel y los horarios de cada alumno. Además, se les explica cómo manejar el software necesario para las clases.
Con respecto a los precios, se arman paquetes de precios según el nivel y el tiempo que necesite cada alumno.

El costo de cada clase varía según el alumno y su nivel.
Para alumnos de Argentina, a modo estimativo:

Clases de apoyo: $20 la hora
Clases particulares: 2 horas por semana - $ 150 al mes
Clases de conversación: 2 clases por semana de media hora cada una - $120 al mes

Para contactarme: barbaratp1978@hotmail.com - Cel: 0291-154251613

Suscribing to English Classes Online

If you want to suscribe to my English Classes online, write me a comment or an e-mail and I will answer you, explaining what type of classes we can have, taking into account your own level or interests.
They are personalized, for children, teenagers and adults who want to practice the language at home, without so much pressure. However, in the near futute I will give private classes at home.
You only need a computer with a set of headphones and a webcam to practice. If you have your own English book you can use it, too. Besides, I'll give some extra material to practice.
See you soon!!!

Your English Teacher

P.D: The first class is free of charge, because it includes a placement test and an evaluation of the student's level.

Mi perfil en WIZIQ

We're going to watch a video!!!

Watch this video and answer the questions:

1- Does the pig like apples?
2- What colour are the apples?
3- What are they going to bake?
4- Does Granma like mangoes?
5- What type of fruit does mama like?
6- How many fruits do they mention in the song? Name them.

Did you know?

Blogs in education

The use of blogs has become popular in educational institutions including public schools and colleges. Blogs can be important tools for sharing useful information and tips among co-workers, dispersing information to students, or keeping in contact with parents. (Blogs in Education). Teachers can create, monitor and edit blogs to ensure that the postings are appropriate and pertain to the classroom.

There are many teacher related blogs on the internet where teachers can share information with one another. This can include specific content that they are working on in their classroom or exemplary lessons that they wish to share with other teachers. It is a tool for educators to share ideas with one another on what has worked with students and what has not. Teachers can often rely on these sources to communicate with one another regarding any issues in education that they may be having including classroom management techniques and policies. In this way the blog often acts as a support system for teachers where they can access ideas, tools, and gain support and recognition from other professionals in their field. Some of these blogs have become nationally recognized as useful tools, especially teacher blogs which are directly making a difference in the educational system. Anthony Mullen’s blog, for example, is about a teacher traveling the country discussing drop out rates and sharing his experience with others.

Teachers use blogs as a way to communicate and enhance classroom instruction among their students. It is easy to introduce the use of blogs in the classroom and allows both the teacher and student the ability to edit and add content at any time. The ability for both the teacher and student to edit content allows for study to take place outside the classroom environment. Blogs increase exposure to other students from around the country or world while improving writing and communication skills. Teachers are using blogs as a way to post important information such as homework, important dates, missed lessons, projects, discussion boards, and other useful classroom information that is accessible by all. Students can access this information from home, or from any computer that is connected to the Internet.

Students can use blogs to communicate with other students for group projects as well. Students can also access the blog to ask each other questions regarding a missed assignment or lesson. It also gives students an opportunity to collaborate on poetry, various writing assignments, or readings. Students can respond initially to the text, including their thoughts, feelings, connections, questions etc. Other students would have the opportunity to respond and react to these responses. This would generate conversation amongst the students and develop their critical and analytical thinking skills. It also allows students who are shy and reserved in class to voice their opinions and insight using a different approach. With the use of blogs in the classroom students learn from one another and individually express themselves as well.

The use of blogs in education gives students a global perspective. Teachers from different states, countries, and continents are able to collaborate on different projects and learnings. A classroom in China can collaborate with classrooms in Germany, Mexico, Australia, etc. with just a few clicks of a button. Learning through blogs allows students to take control of their own learning and steer it to their own needs. Students are able to see that opinions and even strategies vary based on location and culture. Children are all different, but a common thread of learning can unite them. The use of blogs in the classroom embeds technological literacy in children that will help them in adulthood.

Teachers and parents can also use blogs in order to communicate with one another. Information can be posted for parents on special events occurring in the classroom such as field trips, celebrations, and presentations. Blogging is also a central tool for parents to find out daily assignments so that they can check up on their children and classroom expectations. Having this clear and open communication between parents and students can ensure success. (The Child Development Institute). Assisting parents on what is developmentally appropriate for their children on a blog could open communication and help parenting skills as well. A teacher's first priority is to educate their students, but educating and communicating openly with parents through blogs is a helpful tool to keep lines of communication open between teachers and student families.

What do you think about this?

(Taken from Wikipedia)

What is a blog?

A blog is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability of readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs. Most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on art (Art blog), photographs (photoblog), videos (Video blogging), music (MP3 blog), and audio (podcasting). Microblogging is another type of blogging, featuring very short posts.

As of December 2007, blog search engine Technorati was tracking more than 112,000,000 blogs.

(Article taken from Wikipedia)

Practice Test - Taken from "Reward" Pre-Intermediate

SECTION 1: VOCABULARY (30 marks)
1) a- Underline the odd-one-out and leave a group of three related words. (10 marks)
b- Add one other word to the group of words. (10 marks)

Example: her my our they their
1- after always often sometimes -----------
2- afternoon morning night yesterday -------------
3- basin bath fridge shower ----------------
4- aunt cousin husband tourist ------------
5- cathedral countryside factory park ------------
6- crowded friendly generous polite -------------
7- children man students women ---------------
8- did lived see wrote ---------------
9- British France Germany Japan -------------
10- dirty expensive modern safety -------------

2) Complete these sentences with ten different verbs. (10 marks)

Example: I buy food at the supermarket.
1- I never ----------- the shopping.
2- She doesn't ------------- a musical instrument.
3- I ---------------to music at home.
4- Pleased to ------------ you.
5- Where do you ------------ from?
6- I ------------- about ten cigarettes a day.
7- Where do we ------------- for the bus?
8- I can't -------------- the weather in Britain.
9- Where do you ------------- dinner?
10- They don't -------------- glasses.

SECTION 2: GRAMMAR (30 marks)
3) a- Choose ten of these words to complete the first ten spaces in the passage. (10 marks)

Example: a) had b) has c) have
1- a) go b) was c) went
2- a) cousin b) cousins c) cousin's
3- a) a b) an c) the
4- a) because b) but c) so
5- a) get b) got c) has
6- a) has b) is c) isn't
7- a) a b) one c) two
8- a) from b) in c) to
9- a) because b) but c) so
10- a) aren't b) weren't c) didn't

b- Complete the last ten spaces with ten of your words. (10 marks)

When did I last have a holiday? Well, six months ago I (1) --------------------to the United States because my (2) --------------------- is out there. He's (3) ------------------------ engineer. He lives and works in Denver (4) ----------------- I decided to visit him there. Denver is an interesting city and it's (5) lots of theatres and art galleries. There aren't many tourists and it (6) -------------- very expensive. After (7) ---------------- days in Denver, we took a plane (8) ------------------ Las Vegas. We had single tickets (9) ------------------ we wanted to drive back to Denver. Our first stop was the Grand Canyon. There is a hotel in Grand Canyon Village but we (10) ----------------- stay in the hotel. The weather (11) ---------------- awful but we decided to walk to the bottom of the Canyon. There is a hostel at the bottom of the Canyon (12) --------------- we stayed there. There (13) beds for about thirty people in the hostel and there (14) --------------- a kitchen and a dining room. You pay about $50 per person and (15) ----------------- have dinner and breakfast there. I come from the north-east of England and I (16) ---------------- some people from my home town in the hostel. The hostel was full and (17) ------------------- were lots of American people there. I (18) ------------------ Americans because they're so friendly and polite. The next day we had breakfast (19) ------------ seven o'clock and checked out at half past seven. Then we walked back to (20) ----------------- village and had lunch in the hotel.

4) Write your own questions for these answers. (10 marks)

Example: Yes, I am. This is my husband.
Are you married?
1- I'm twenty-three.

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2- I'm an engineer.

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3- Fine, thanks.

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4- At a quarter past seven in the morning.

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5- Yes, one brother and two sisters.

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6- We usually go abroad.

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7- I watched TV, then I went to bed.

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8- I'm writing a letter.

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9- No, there isn't.

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10- I'd like a beer, please.

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THIS IS THE END OF THE EXAM

A new experience

This blog reflects my first experiences as an online English Teacher. I'd like to have some students who join me during this time. I can teach English and also Spanish, because I'm Argentinian.
I hope you enjoy this idea like me. I'm also a trainee teacher, so I'm also studying and learning as well.
You can contact me anytime you want and we can schedule a class.
Thanks in advance!!!