Hello Friends,
It has been a difficult time but somehow I feel that I have got through it, Life will keep challenging us with obstacles, happy moments might be few but we face these problems and emerge more empowered.
For me the journey of life is an experience that provides us opportunities to learn, to grow and to empower ourselves.
While exploring websites I came across Future Learn which gives ample scope for learning and growing.
I am learning a lot of new things and this part of my life has been good. When I count my blessings, this is one of them. I have already begun using some of the new skills I have learnt and it will soon be reflected in Magical Nines which is a blog showcasing the work done by my Form 9 students. Do visit it and encourage them,
Thanks to my teacher and mentor- Ms.Celeste Scholz, I have enrolled for a course on Story Writing from the University of Oregon and it is amazing!!!
I explored the following links and this is what I have learnt:
1. http://www.esl-lab.com/(Links to an external site.)
At this site, you can find a lot of audio stories at three levels, with quizzes to practice your comprehension.
At this site, you can find a lot of audio stories at three levels, with quizzes to practice your comprehension.
Listening Quizzes for academic purposes
A greener world – Level – Very Difficult.
Exotic Animal Kingdom – Level - Difficult
THE LEARNING:
I learnt not only in terms of current content but to listen carefully, analyse and apply.
2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/lower-intermediate(Links to an external site.)
This is a link to a lower-intermediate language course with videos and practice activities. You can also navigate to higher level courses.
This is a link to a lower-intermediate language course with videos and practice activities. You can also navigate to higher level courses.
Session 1 – Welcome- 3 activities
Activity 1 : 5/6
Activity 2 : 3/3
Total 8/9
THE LEARNING:
I learnt how to hone my listening skills
· From News events comes common expressions
.English in a minute: Bigger Fish to Fry
· American Stories – The Fall of the House of Usher with the Lesson plan
I learnt about the CALLA approach
· English @ the movies:
· Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "it's revolutionary" from the movie "The Founder." This movie is about the people who started a famous fast food restaurant. Do you know what "it's revolutionary" means? Watch our video to see if you get it right!
· ‘Sing’: Hitting rock bottom
· Everyday Grammar - Parallelism.
THE LEARNING:
I found this site very interesting. Learning is creative and based on different mediums. It is also based on current events.
I found all 3 sites wonderful and had an enriching learning experience.
I leave with a quote from Omar Khayyam:
Till we meet again.....
