Welcome back Linda!
Hi Linda!
Glad you could make it back. What have you been up to? How are the studies going? I really liked the joke your teacher told you about the “classes” ;)…! So I think you were going to share with us your tips for language learning weren’t you? That would be really cool!
I’m feeling a little run down and overworked at the moment (or did I just party too much on Saturday night! ;). Now I think about it, I remember partying a great deal one Christmas and New Year in Prague many moons ago…in fact I’m sure there are two of those lovely clocks (like the one you posted) in that square (which spins actually…or at least I saw it spin!!!). Man that beer is good and cheap (forgive me, but I am a British guy after all!) What do you do for fun where you live? Or are you studying too much to party?
This week I’m preparing for another conference though this one will be an international one at my school. I will give a presentation again similar to the one I mentioned in my last post. Doing presentations are really good for your own development as they force you to reflect on what your own ideas about a topic are, why you think the way you do and how best you can communicate them. If ever you get the chance, I really recommend doing them, even if they are just for your friends or at school. Making a presentation is an excellent study aid and way of practicing (as is this blog – extremely authentic and natural way of learning isn’t it?). I have seen some interesting presentations posted on You Tube perhaps some of you guys could do that as a form of practicing and post them on the BBC Learning facebook page or something? Hey that’s not a bad idea Joe… wow I'm amazing sometimes...the ideas just keep flowing!
Just wanted to check in really and say hi to you Linda as I hadn’t read your post until after I posted mine last night. Wouldn't want you to think I was a rude guy!
Take Care y’all and adios!
Simon
Your homework tonight? Sit back with a nice cuppa, chocolate biscuits and your favourite book or film. Goodnight!
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Hello Simon! Your idea is really great. Maybe one day I take the plunge and put your idea in practice. Well, I have to overcome my shyness first :-). The homework sounds wonderful to me! I´ll do it as soon as I come back from my FCE class. Good night, Ana Paula.
Hi all, I loved the homework you gave us Simon, I already practiced it last night. So I think I will be able to do it right this evening.
Hello Simon, presentions have always been my favourite they really give a boost to our confidence and most of all, new ideas always keep flowing for the subject matter. The most important thing about a good presentation that matters is having a proper knowledge of the subject 'cause if we know what we have to tell we could speak with confidence and also answer to the questions put up right from the listeners. Alongside our knowledge, few things that should be considered are our gestures, posture, eye contact. speaking of eye contact, my teacher used to advise that if you want to over come your nervousness and want your listener to grap your attention then look at their forehead instead of looking into their eyes as this will still make them believe that you are looking at them and are interesting in your listeners. Best wishes, Naheed
HI you all, Hi Teacher Simon...This blog is really instructive. I've been picking up lots of cool phrases here. Hi Ana, I'm proud of you as a brazilian student because I look up to students like you who enjoy sharing knowledge. If it is possible I'd like to get in touch with you. I study british english And I'm keen on taking the fce exam soon
Thank you for giving us more examples of use with the word "presentation". I have learnt some useful phrases in this blog and I like your homework.
Hi dear Simon, it's great to read your nice blogs. I apologize for being not good enough in writing. I should sayyour method inwhich you talk on a word and then asking friends to write about it as a homework is interesting and, a good opportunity for thinking about differents subjects and talk about them although, we might make mitakes!For example, "presentation" the topic you have talked about is really one of the best ways to fluent in speaking. Best wishes. Karoun
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