Celebrate America Scavenger Adventure in Second Life

Click on the box called Celebrate America Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate America Scavenger Adventure
Taken from: VIrtual Pioneer History Conference
January - March 2012

Directions:
* You have all trimester to work on this scavenger hunt.
* You do not have to complete it in any special order.
* Take a photo at each location.
* Try to talk to the avatars you find in the places you visit. * Copy and paste your conversations . Ask them permission to copy and post your conversation in your blog.
* Show your avatar and be creative!

URBE EFL Center in SL : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nova%20Vita/176/108/22

Feel free to complete it with a partner, but each of you should post your pictures and comments in your blogs.

Deadlines for posting on your blogs are Exam days.
There are 10 locations to visit... You can follow this:

First term: 3 locations
Second term:  3 locations
Third term: 4 locations

Just click on the landmarks and visit the places.

South Dakota, Mount Rushmore
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Le%20Dome/232/181/60
Carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota are the iconic faces of four former presidents of the United States--George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These men were chosen to represent the first 150 years of American history and America’s cultural heritage. Get your  picture in front of this National Monument.

Manhattan - NYC - Hotel Chelsea
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lanestris/53/153/99
The hotel has always been a center of artistic and bohemian activity and it houses artwork created by many of the artists who have visited. The hotel was the first building to be listed by New York City as a cultural preservation site and historic building of note.  Picture with your avatar behind the desk - showing the hotel Chelsea sign.

NY - Statue of Liberty
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Carnforth/30/215/22
The Statue of Liberty  was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986. There is a very small landing area - beware!  Get a picture with Lady Liberty.

California - Golden Gate Bridge
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tech/76/50/36
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean.  It has been declared one of the modern Wonders of the World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Get a picture with the bridge in the background.  Note: There is a horse you can ride if you want.

Texas - The Alamo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Texas/201/97/22
The Alamo, originally known as Mission San Antonio de Valero, is a former Roman Catholic mission and fortress compound, site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, and now a museum, in San Antonio, Texas.  Picture inside by flags

Massachusetts - Nantucket Yacht Club
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nantucket%20Yacht%20Club/54/31/22
Nantucket, the world’s leading whaling port for about a century, had lighthouses  by 1784. As Nantucket evolved from whaling capital to vacation resort, the lighthouses became a popular attraction. The name “Sankaty” is said to come from a Wampanoag word for a highland or “cool hill.” Get picture of your avatar at the top of the SL Coast Guard Station Sankaty Lighthouse. (Across the water from the yacht club)

Washington, DC - World War II Memorial Park
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/WW2%20PACIFIC/128/10/2518
This Memorial is a scaled replica of the original memorial located in Washington D.C. The SL version was commissioned by the SL Flying Tigers and built by RL architect, Deusen Marx. The purpose of this Memorial is to honor the sacrifices of a generation and commemorate the allied victory in World War II.  Send a picture in front of your state if you are in US. Otherwise, it is your choice.

Missouri, St Louis 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/St%20Louis%20Island/183/128/31
The Gateway Arch, or Gateway to the West, is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Missouri on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It was built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States. Find the arch for a picture.

Hawaii
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mills/77/123/27
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states (August 21, 1959), and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches and oceanic surrounding, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike.
Hawaii's coastline is approximately 750 miles (1,210 km) long. This SL Hawaii has many fun things to explore. There are ski-doo, hang-gliding, and a butterfly tour. So grab your lei and join the fun.
Get your picture by the Aloha sign.
10 extra points for a picture of you hang-gliding or bungee jumping.

Louisiana - The Houmas House 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spirit%20Oaks/211/128/23
Feel free to explore and enjoy this antebellum-style plantation known as Houmas House. Your picture can be in any of the formal living area.
10 extra  points for a picture of the little girl who runs throughout the estate.

We'll make a collage with your photos.. so have fun!!!

Keep On Shining Love and Peace!
Doris3m  A.K.A Pionia Destiny

Bloggers Jan-Apr 2012

Welcome bloggers!!!!

D201

D201 Jan-Apr2012

Beverly Gomez    http://www.beverly26.blogspot.com/    beverly26
Felix Urribarri    http://www.felixlic.blogspot.com/   
Roxanny Colina     http://roxac-roxanny.blogspot.com/   
Jonathan Mendez    http://www.jonathaningles.blogspot.com/   
Brannier Villalobos http://branniervillalobos.blogspot.com/   
Dayana Aguilar    http://www.dayana-aguilar.blogspot.com/   
Genesis Parra    http://genesispb.blogspot.com/           genesispb
Leandro Carruyo    http://leandrocarr.blogspot.com/   
Stephanie Linares   http://stephanielinares.blogspot.com/   
Andrea Fuenmayor   http://www.andreaeff.blogspot.com/   
Mario Mundarain      http://mariormv.blogspot.com/
Giovanna Gonzalez   http://giovannnagonzalez.blogspot.com/  Vanasays
Jasmely Aponte http://JASMELYAPONTE.blogspot.com/
Rafael Ordoñez         http://rafaelordonezv.blogspot.com/ rafael o
Alexander Camperos http://www.alexadercamperos.blogspot.com/
Rafael Avila http://corleonspot.blogspot.com/

   
J252

J252 Jan-Apr 2012

Martha Agamez        http://patriciajaramillo27.blogspot.com/
Yhalmara Perche            http://yhalmarap.blogspot.com/   
Ysabel Carruyo        http://isabelcarruyo.blogspot.com/   
Jhulimar Fraga         http://jhulifraga.blogspot.com/   
Alba Delmar        http://www.albadelmarv.blogspot.com/      Albistar
Eiliz Castillo        http://www.nenicastel.blogspot.com/   
Elibeth Gando http://elibethgando.blogspot.com/
Betzabeth Blanco    http://www.betzabethblanco.blogspot.com/   dibeth
Leanysm                http://leanysm.blogspot.com/
Maria Mendoza Bracho     http://mfmbjcdg.blogspot.com/    gospi
katerine inciarte    http.//katerinedlcarmenig.blogspot.com   
katerine inciarte    http://kateigarcia.blogspot.com/   
Patricia Valle        http://www.patricia-carolina-v.blogspot.com/   
Orli Linares         http://orlidanielalinaresrivas.blogspot.com/   
Andrea paz        http://anrepaz.blogspot.com/   
Magglys guerrero    http://magglysguerrero.blogspot.com/   
Ivana Quintero         http://ivanaquintero.blogspot.com/   
Judeiglis Fuenmayor    http://judeiglis.blogspot.com/
Haydee Ovando http://haydeeovandoefl.blogspot.com/ 

N311

N311 Jan-Apr2012

Hebert Ruiz  http://www.hebertruiz.blogspot.com/   
Marielis Perez    http://lareinadelacasaivana01.blogspot.com/   
Marcos MUjica    http://www.marcosv75.blogspot.com/    marcosv75
Michele Chavez    http://michelechavez.blogspot.com/    Michele Chavez
Anderson tovar    http://www.andersontovar.blogspot.com/    andersont13
Rafita Morese    http://rafaelmorese.blogspot.com/    raflae
Maria Marin    http://mariadelosangelesmarin.blogspot.com/    mariaaa5
Aylen Pacheco    http://pisambertt.blogspot.com/   
Evone Pacheco    http://empacheco.blogspot.com/
Maria Gonzalez    http://www.damatomafer.blogspot.com/
Diego Rincon    http://diegorincon007.blogspot.com/    diegoorincon
Shearley Ovalles   http://shearley17.blogspot.com/   shearley
Gustavo Villegas http://gustavo-villegasd.blogspot.com/
Betsabe Paz http://betsabe-lamusica.blogspot.com/ betsa42
Will Molina http://willskpop.blogspot.com/ will Molina

H312

Carolina Perez  http://carolinaperez-nina.blogspot.com/
Claritza Contreras    http://claritzacontreras.blogspot.com/    clarix90
Eduardo Pirela    http://pirelaeduardo19hotmailcom.blogspot.com/    pirelaeduardo
Luis Rivero     http://luismaster96.blogspot.com/    luismaster9
Carlos barniquez http://carlitosbarniquez.blogspot.com/
Mildred Chaparro http://www.mildredlorena07.blogspot.com/
Eliezer Henriquez http://eliteafro.blogspot.com/
Yoelvy  Castillo http://yoelvycastillo.blogspot.com/

C611   
Daniela Machado http://itsdanimachado.blohspot.com/
Javier Mejias http://dunnothrasher.blogspot.com/
Carlos Palomares http://cassiusonwood.blogspot.com/   
Isaac Elejalde    http://isaacelejalde.wordpress.com/
Raquel Domingo   http://raqueldimanche.blogspot.com/   
Jose Reyes     http://www.jarb86.blogspot.com/    JARB86

G711
Nataly Palacio    http://natyinwonderland1.blogspot.com/    Nushita
alexandra bajayo    http://7-seas-of-rhye.blogspot.com/    alex
Jessica Nieto    http://cerealbx.blogspot.com/        Cerealbx
Rafael Sifontes    http://www.imraff.blogspot.com/    Imraff

M511 

M511 Jan-April 2012

Emanuel Castillo http://santiagoemanuel.blogspot.com/
Mayerlys Colpa http://mayerlyscolpa.blogspot.com/
Rainier Medina    http://www.raymedina.blogspot.com/    medinaalex5
Enma Urdaneta http://enmagraci.blogspot.com/
Mairelys Villalobos http://mairelyschiqui.blogspot.com/
More Herrera http://www.moreherrera.blogspot.com/    more243
Carlos Estruve    http://www.carlosestruve.blogspot.com/   
Jorge Villegas    http://gamerjorgex.blogspot.com/
Joscary Morillo    http://joscary-morillo.blogspot.com/    Joscary
Cessy Rangel    http://cessyrangel.blogspot.com/   
Daniela Quintero http://www.daniqueen114.blogspot.com/
Paola aguado    http://www.paolaalejandraa.blogspot.com/
Aura Castillo    http://www.aurailiana.blogspot.com/   
Gabriel Pulgar    http://www.gpulgarg.blogspot.com/
Maria fuenmayor    http://www.mafuenmayor.blogspot.com/   
Darielys Romero    http://darielysromero.blogspot.com/
Maria Padilla http://www.magaby08.blogspot.com/
jose vazquez http://jovazquez.blogspot.com/
mariana venero http://www.marianavenero.blogspot.com/  
heidy gonzalez http://wwwheidygonzalez.blogspot.com/  heidy01
Coromoto Rincon http://www.ccrinconp.blogspot.com/
Osmariagny Mendez  http://www.osmamendez.blogspot.com/
jesus reyes http://jesushrm22.blogspot.com/
Jose Saturnino http://josesaturnino.blogspot.com/
yuneidy rodriguez http://yuneidyrodriguez.blogspot.com/  
grumar pereira http://drezz19.blogspot.com/
andres acosta http://eduardoandroll.blogspot.com/
ricardo garcia  http://ricardo-garcia.blogspot.com/
Raul Puentes http://raulpuentes15.blogspot.com/

C511

C511 Jan-Apr2012

Alberto Lanciato  http://ilnapolitano.blogspot.com/    alanciato
gloria chavez    http://gloriaivana.blospot.com/    ivanaC23
Karelys Ferrer    http://kariitah.blogspot.com/    Karitah
Isabel Romero    http://isam-rpaz.blogspot.com/    RebehkkaCassiopeia
Carlos Romero     http://omirblog.blogspot.com/   
Reynaldo Faria    http://reygfc24.blogspot.com/    reynaldogabriel
Jose Gonzalez    http://www.josejaviergonzalezfonseca.blogspot.com/    jose javier gonzalez fonseca
Hugo Rodriguez    http://hugorodriguez21.blogspot.com/   
dubraska chacin    http://dubraskachacin.blogspot.com/    dubraskachacin
Jose Coy    http://jgcp94.blogspot.com/
Jose Acevedo http://jdacevedos.blogspot.com/
Karelis Ferrer http://kariitah.blogspot.com/
Juler Nava http://juleerbloggler.blogspot.com/
Roberto Sanchez http://sampayo23.blogspot.com/
Henry Barreto http://henryabp.blogspot.com/    HenryBP
ariannys sanchez http://ariannys1920.blogspot.com/view/classic
Luis Romero http://blogpainglescinco.blogspot.com/ LDavidRS
jose berrueta http://joseleoberrueta.blogspot.com/
mark moreno http://x3moreno.blogspot.com/
Rony Chourio http://ronychrio.blogspot.com/
Miguel Medina http://mspades.blogspot.com/
Jesus Perozo http://jesusperoz.blogspot.com/
rhonald cañizalez  http://rhoalejandro.blogspot.com/

Keep on shining Love and Peace!!!
Proud of you guys! You are all fireworks!
Doris3m

Chinita's fair is almost here!!!

Let's celebrate our Zulianity by writing in our blogs about our dear Patroness "Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá". She is also the patron saint of Colombia, and the town of Caraz in Peru.

In Maracaibo we celebrate the Chinita's fair in November with an all-night party. The Chinita’s fair officially begins on October 27th when the Virgin is taken down from the altar in which she rests. She tours all over the Zulia State and returns to the Basilica to start all the religious festivities. Other cultural activities are held during the fair. Expo-Zulia is a temporary marketplace where the zulians show a great deal products that characterize our region. Many merchants, stores, companies and artisans offer their products at reasonably low prices.  Many “gaiteros” gather in front of the basilica to sing their best gaitas to please the patron virgin.  

This year we are celebrating the XLVI.  Take some time to think what this celebration means to us people from Zulia. Write a post in your blog about her festivities. You can make a poster, include pictures of the chinita and the different fun things we do to celebrate. Tell the world about our traditions. Use the following graph to help you write about the festivity.

Here you have some links where you can find info on this year celebration:

Alcaldia de Maracaibo
Blog de la Feria
Facebook de la feria

Also include a Gaita... what's your favorite? Who sings it? who composed it? why do you like it?

This gaita is about the first homenaje we do for our Chinita: La Bajada de la Virgen

These are the lyrics to this beautiful gaita.

La Bajada de la Virgen - Los Compadres del Exito

Cuando bajan a la virgen el cielo viene con ella.

I
Terminaron los pasquines
Apagaron los faroles
Y lo negrita Indalecia
Va vendiendo sus turrones (Bis)

Coro
Cuando bajan a la virgen
El cielo viene con ella
Mi Maracaibo se llena de musical alegría
Y toda la tierra mía del saladillo de siempre
A todo el Zulia lo enciende
Mi gaita que es armonía. (Bis)

II
Ya el rosario termino
La orquesta del alto sano
Tocan una gaita hermano
De esas del tiempo de u don. (Bis)

Coro

III
Ya van a prender los  fuegos
La placita está repleta
Truenos en las 15 letras
Y también cucaracheros. (Bis)

Coro

IV
Y no sé porque razón
Hoy Rubén el campanero
Quien siempre enciende los fuegos
Está ausente en el fiestón. (Bis)

Well, the most important thing is that you have fun working on your task... and practice your English.

Keep on shining Love and Peace!
Doris3m

Urbe Students join the Artifitial Inteligence Course of Standford University

This is what Marcos Gonzalez from level 5 C511 got on his first week in the course.

Way to go Marcos!!! Congratulations.Keep on shining Love and Peace!Doris3m

Happy 22nd Anniversary URBE!

Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday ..... dear URBE..
Happy Birthday... tooooooooo.... yooooouuuuu!!!

Best wishes to all the personel, professors and students of our University!!!

Keep on shining Love and Peace!
Doris3m

Welcome Post! an example.

Hello, everyone!.. since everybody should be working on your first  post in your blogs this week.. This is an example you can follow to write your welcome to my blog post.

A. Read about Juan. (this is just a model.. feel free to add more to the different paragraphs)

In this blog I will post my school homework for Level 7. I will use it to practice writing, listening, speaking and reading. Also, i will share it with my classmates and people from the world.

My name’s Juan Gonzalez but you can call me Juanchi. I’m from Maracaibo, originally. I live in Maracaibo, in Monte Claro. I’m 20 years old and I study engineering at URBE . My favorite subjects are mathematics and English. This trimester I am taking 4 classes and I am in the 7th trimester.

talking on the phone

I love music, dancing, playing soccer, driving my car (I have a red sport car), surfing the net, studying English, talking on the phone with my friends, pizza , chocolate, my family , my country and my dog. I also enjoy going out with my friends.

I hate onions, listening to hip hop, getting up early on the weekend, violence, war, injustice, and washing the dishes. I can't stand people smoking.

Eiffel Tower

My dream is to travel around the world, visit the Pyramids in Egypt and The Eiffel Tower in Paris. Of course, I want to graduate from Engineering School and be a good engineer. I also want to learn to speak French, and Italian. I’d love to work in an important company and buy a house, get married and start a family.

About English, I love to learn new languages. I think English is very important. What do I do to practice my English? well, I listen to music and watch TV in English. It’s a good exercise. I also chat on the internet and have friends in many countries. I use social networks like facebook and twitter to connect to people around the world and make friends. I can write well, but I need to practice more. The most difficult for me is speaking. I want to practice in class and out of class, too. I hope I can make a lot of friends and practice speaking in this class.

Well, This is a little bit about me. Hope you liked it... Please, leave a comment!

Keep on Shining Love and Peace!
Juanchi


B. Now it’s your turn to write about yourself. Add your picture.

C. It's time to meet two new friends. Use these questions to interview your new friends.

Name	What’s your name? Where are you from? What school in URBE are you from? How old are you? Where do you live?
Likes	What do you like doing? What things do you like? Love? Enjoy?
dislikes	What things you don’t like? Hate? Can’t stand?
dreams	What is your dream? What do you want to do with your life?
About English:	What’s your opinion about English? Do you like it? Is it important? What do you do to study English? How do you prefer to study English? What do you want to do in this class?

Use these expressions to answer to your new friends questions:

Name	My name is…. / I’m from …… / I go to ……..school in URBE / I’m …….years old. / I live in…….
Likes	I love…… / I enjoy….. /I like to …….
dislikes	I don’t like to ……. / I hate……. /I can’t stand………
dreams	My dream is to ……. / I want to ……. One day.
About English:	I think English is……. / In my opinion …….. / For me ….. / I guess ……. / I want to …. in this class.

Now, write your new friends information here:

Name	Her/his name’s ……... She/he’s from ……... She/he’s a student from …………………… school. She/he’s …… years old. She/he lives in ………………...
Likes	She/he likes …+ing, She/he likes to ……., She/he loves …. + ing, she/he enjoys …+ ing
dislikes	She/he doesn’t like to ……. / She/he hate……. /She/he can’t stand………
dreams	Her/his dream is to ……. / She/he wants to ……. One day.
About English:	She/he thinks English is……. / In her/his opinion …….. / For her/him ….. / He/she guesses ……. / She/he wants to …. in this class.

D. Now draw a mind map with the information about your friend.

Navith Arriaga

E. Write about you and your friend in your blog.


Have fun and keep on shining love and peace!
Doris3m

What does it mean to "know" a word?

Wow! This is an excellent presentation made by a wonderful English teacher. Her name is Kalina and her blog is called Kalina English.    It's  a great way to understand what it really means to know a word... watch the presentation and ask yourself... Do I really know that word?

This was made by using google documents.. :) another excellent tool. Now, she also explained how to use this presentation and how to share it.. so feel free to embed it in your blogs..


* To view in full-screen, see the icon on the right of the black box with slide numbers.
* To embed it on your own site, click on menu to grab the code.
* To embed in a Ning or other learning platform save your own copy and upload into the GoogleDocs app.
* To share this blog post with colleagues, tap on "bookmark" button at the bottom of this post - above the retweet button - and click on the social-networking/envelope/print icon.
* To send just the document to someone, right click over THIS LINK and select the option to copy the link-address then insert this into an email.

Hope this help you to improve your vocabulary...
Keep on shining Love and Peace!
doris3m

Second Life meeting: April _July 2011

Hello, there! once more we invite you to join us every Sunday at 2:00 pm (Venezuelan Time). 11:30 Am SLT. We'll be getting together  in the  virtual world (Second Life) to practice and have fun meeting interesting people from the world and visiting different places.

Meeting Point: http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Mist/213/86/21

You will need to get an avatar and hedphones with a microphone. That will help you interact and practice your written and spoken English.


Look for Pionia's profile . ask her to be your friend.. Don't forget to tell her who you are .. what level and class you are in. Also, you'll have to join our group:

URBE EFL Center in 

Join the group http://world.secondlife.com/group/3f4b1857-2bf0-bb24-3e07-b9179ff6fa22

This is a slide show made with Photopeach, enjoy it!

First meeting in sl apil-july 2011 on PhotoPeach

Song: firelies by Owl City

Hope to see you inworld sometime... Keep on Shining Love and Peace!
Pionia Destiny 

A poem for your Mom!!

According to Wikipedia.....

The modern Mother's Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March, April, or May as a day to honor mothers and motherhood.

Well, ....we are celebrating Mother's Day next Sunday.. what are you doing to tell your mom how much you love her...?

This is an idea.... Write a poem!!!

In order to do that here you can fin three examples:  Fun EFL Task: Writing a Poem

This is a little one I made for my mom..

Ivonne Perez
By: Doris Molero

Ivonne
Happy, little bit crazy, loving, inspiring
Mother of  Ivoncita, Ivan, Doris and Ruben
Who loves Chavez, her family and helping others
Who is afraid of rats, crime and being alone
Wants to see her grandchildren grow and her family happy
Resident of my heart

Perez

Well, have fun writing a little something for your moms.. and Happy Mother Day to all the moms of the world!

Russian Venezuela Project

Enyurelis

Students from Russia and Venezuela had the chance to share, learn and have fun to practice their English. They used Skype, Blogs and Second Life to get together during six weeks.

Enyurelys from level 6 introduces her Russian friend. She says....

Hello! This is Svetlana Jonas! My sweet partner.. :) She is from Rusia.. She lives in Omks-Siberia. She is seventeen years old. She is an amazing  and little bit crazy person. She is short. She has middle blond hair and blue eyes. She is very friendly. She loves listening to rock music, watching films, specially psychological and dramatic films. She also plays the piano. She hates liers and stupid songs. 

Dana Berdaeuletova

Andreina

Andreina Bohorquez, introduces....her partner in the project ...Dana Berdaeuletova

 ....She’s  18 years. She’s  the only child in her family . She has many many cousins . She likes spending her time with her friends and family .She loves watching films, listening to different kinds of music. She loves swimming a lot. She dislikes  racism and wars. She’s good and kind and she wants to become a translator!.

Dana Berdaeuletova

Gerardo

 Gerardo met ....Shakutneva Nastya ... she lives in Omsk - Siberia. She is 18 years old. she is studying languages at the State University, also studied in a musical school for 8 years, and graduated 4 years ago. She lives with her parents and one little brother, he is 9 years old. She likes to play the piano and take photos. She hates  liers and people who kill animals for fun or for clothes. She doesn't have a lot of friends because according to her the "Real Friends" are few (I agree). Her biggest love is her rabbit "Momo"

Shakutneva

Momo

 

Leiver met Alisa Sokolenko.... she is a pretty girl. She's eighteen (18). She lives in Omsk, Russia with her mother and she's an only child. She told me  that in Rusia, it´s winter all year and for this season of the year the weather it's -28°c, really cold. A tipical day for her it's as follows: She wakes up at 09:00 Am o'clock, goes to the university that is near her house, about 20 minutes approximately. She comes back home at 3:00 PM o'clock. She spends time on the computer talking with friends and she goes to the bed at 11:00 PM o'clock but sometimes later. Now she's taking English lessons and very soon she will be taking Spanish lessons. 

Alisa Sokolenko

Jose Mancini met ...Lusine Yegoyan ...... She is from Armenia, but lives in Russia, Omsk. She is 19 years old. She studies foreign languages at Omsk State University. She lives with her parents and little brother Arthur.  He is 14 years old. She is learning English and Spanish, but she only knows a few words in Spanish. She is going to learn French in March. She likes painting, dancing, singing, spending time with her friends, family and travelling. She lived 6 years in Armenia. She has a lot friend, but there’re only 3 close. She hates lies.  She is friendly.

Lusine

Carlos Arrieta met ..... Maria Shelenberg .... she is very nice, special person and very good friend.  She is 20 years old, she has a sister, her sister name is Nastya and she is 19 years old. I taught her Spanish, she likes snowboarding, talking, walking under the rain, sleeping and chatting with her friends.  She has a boyfriend, he lives in Spain. And she doesn't like to take photos, stupid men, rude women, and her neighbor Slava

 

Maria

This is what Maria says about Carlos.....Recently I've made the acquaintance of one interesting, handsome & funny guy))) His name is Carlos Arrieta. He is 19 years old. And he is my partner on Russian-Venezuelian project. Carlos is fond of sport, music & dancing))) Football & basketball are his favourite. He likes eating, playing the video games, learning history &  politics. And he doesn't share  his President's political vews. It'll be better, he thinks, HE will be the President of Venezuela. Well, Carlos!! Never give up)))  Impossible is possible)). Carlos has a big family. And they have a little baby - he is Carlos' nephew))) He is so cute & lovely)))
         There is one thing Carlos would like to do... He wants to visit Europe - especially Spain, Italy & England. He likes travelling and he has already visited the USA))). Carlos is very talented man - he has  already knows 3 words in Russian & 1 magic phrase))) ( look at his status in Skype)))  And he helps me to learn Spanish. Now I can count numbers from 1 to 10 (thxs, Carlos))))

Jan-April 2011 Second Term Exam week!!!!

Well, next week... we'll be having our second  term exams. So, as a way to remind you what we covered this term I made this checklist for you to know if you have done your homework:

1. Got a blog and my name is in the list of bloggers for this trimester: Bloggers Jan-Apr 2011
2. In my blog I posted:
    a. A post about going green and being eco friendly.
    b. Got an avatar and wrote about it in my blog: Jose Mejias' blog
    c. Work on my worldlink exercises.
    d. Posted my lesson homework:

Level 2
   Units 9 and  10 homework: Daily Routine and Home Sweet Home
Level 3
   Units 3 and 4: Shopping and describing what's in my city
Level 4
   Units 9 and 10: Memories and health poster.
Level 5
   Units 3 and 4: Misteries, fables, crime story and family trends and other trends.

3. Registered to My ELT and did my exercises on line. My ELT Codes
4. I am following my teacher in Facebook, Twitter and in the class blog.
5. Shared my work on Facebook and Twiter.
6. Visit and left comment to my classmates' blogs.

Well... Hope you had fun this term and that you have learned and practiced your English and got multiliterated and connected to your community of learning and practice.

Keep on shining Love and peace!
Doris3m

A day in the beach!!

One day of relax.... in SL... want to join the regueefiesta... Arenita - Playita!
You can visit... BORA BORA.at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bora%20Bora/205/22/22

Arenita Playita on PhotoPeach

Beach sports: surfing, sailing, windsurfing, back horse riding

Lyrics Training // The Beatles - Carol Woods And Timothy T - Let It Be - Across The Universe

Check this out!!! English with Chocolate.. English with music for beginner, intermediate or advance students!!! Go for it..have fun!

Lyrics Training // The Beatles - Carol Woods And Timothy T - Let It Be - Across The Universe


Doris3m

WE are all Fireworks!!!!!!!

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Baby, you're a firework!!!! Are you a firework?... mmmm. Let's see.. how are fireworks?.. what words would you use to describe a firework?.. During this week we discussed fireworks in class. We Googled the word and we got:

Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event (also called a fireworks show or pyrotechnics) is a display of the effects produced by firework devices. Fireworks competitions are also regularly held at a number of places. Fireworks (devices) take many forms to produce the four primary effects: noise, light, smoke, and floating materials (confetti for example). They may be designed to burn with colored flames and sparks including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and silver. Displays are common throughout the world and are the focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations. (this was taken from wikipedia)

Well, in Venezuela as well as in the United States and many parts of the world, people love fireworks. You can see an aerial fireworks show at an amusement park, baseba­ll game, Fourth of July celebration (in the U.S.A) or on New Year's Eve. Fireworks have a special and beautiful magic all their own -- a good show is absolutely amazing.

After reading and discussing  about Fireworks we ended up with a list of words and phrases:

This is from wikipedia:

* aesthetic an entertainment purposes.
* fireworks display, fireworks event, fireworks show
* noise, light, smoke, and floating materials (confetti for example)
* burn with colored flames and sparks: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and silver 
* focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations.

These are student's adding to the list:

* Beautiful      * Interesting
* Happy          * Brilliant
* Shiny           * Sparky
* Warm           * Dazzling
* Amazing       * Surprising
* Inspiring        *fantastic 
*hopeful          *awesome
* Expensive     * Dangerous
* Noisy           * Explosive

If you want to see what all these words and expression mean, just press ALT + click on the right button of the mouse and you'll see the definition and have the chance to listen and practice the pronunciation of the word you are curious about. Like in the picture:

  Now, watch the following video by Katty Perry

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag

Drifting thought the wind

Wanting to start again

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin

......Like a house of cards

One blow from caving in

Do you ever feel already buried deep

Six feet under scream

But no one seems to hear a thing

Do you know that tehre's still a chance for you

Cause there's a spark in you

You just gotta ignite the light

And let it shine

Just own the night

Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework

Come on show 'em what your worth

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"

As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework

Come on let your colors burst

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"

You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

You don't have to feel like a waste of space

You're original, cannot be replaced

If you only knew what the future holds

After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed

So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road

Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow

And when it's time, you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light

And let it shine

Just own the night

Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework

Come on show 'em what your worth

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"

As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework

Come on let your colors burst

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"

You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

Boom, boom, boom

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

It's always been inside of you, you, you

And now it's time to let it through

Cause baby you're a firework

Come on show 'em what your worth

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"

As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework

Come on let your colors burst

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"

You're gunna leave 'em goin "Oh, oh, oh!"

Boom, boom, boom

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

Boom, boom, boom

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

After watching the video, reading the lyrics, singing and discussing about it : What's your take on it? Do you like it? yes? No?, why?... What did you like the most? what phrase do you like in it? ... What's the message? 

Teacher says... this video and song represents the spirit of this class... what does she mean? do you agree with it?. Well, write your answer here as a comment or post it in Facebook or in your blog... don't forget to share your post in Facebook or Twitter... to  #URBEEFL, #EFL, #ESL, #URBE

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