Blog post #3 - Due Tuesday, August 9

Dear students,

You have heard a lecture in class about slang and language changes. You have also heard a few of JenniferESL's American Slang lessons. Now watch and listen to this video of hers about slang expressions related to technology. Then answer the following questions:

1. Which of these expressions have you heard before? Which ones are new to you?                

2. Which ones do you think you would like to  use in the future?                                              

3.Which ones do you think might be outdated?                                                                           

   4. This lesson is called "Cool Car." Which of these expressions could   you use for other technological devices ( computers, for example)? 

Please fill in the  definitions of the expressions on the sheet you were given in class. Don't worry about reacting to classmates this time!

Thanks,

Diana

Blog post #2 - due Tuesday, July 25

Dear students,

You have listened to the lecture about Frank Gehry, as well as the discussion among 4 students. Now, listen again and answer the questions that follow:

1. Yhinny says that Frank Gehry's buildings are all over the world. What is her point?
2. Michael suggests that someone like fRank Gehry should use his skills in practical ways like designing bridges rather than for designing aesthetically pleasing buildings. Do you agree?
3. Some say Frank Gehry doesn't pay enough attention to the environment. Would these students agree with this criticism? Would you?

Since this is supposed to be a discussion, please react to each other's comments ( for full credit).

Thanks,
Diana

Blog post #1 - due Tuesday, July 19

Dear students,

Welcome to our class blog! For your first assignment, listen again to "Reflections on Race" from "This I Believe" website www.npr.org/series/4538138/this-i-believe  (11:26).

Answer the following questions:

1. What did you know about race relations in the U.S.? What did you learn from these interviews?
2. Which of the speakers had you heard of? Any of them?
3. Whose comments did you like or appreciate the most?
4. How are race relations in your country?

Please react  briefly to at least one of your classmates' comments.

Happy blogging!
Diana