jueves, 31 de octubre de 2019

OPINION ESSAY: A GAP YEAR

Thank you Dayanna for sharing 😘


EVERY STUDENT SHOULD TAKE A GAP YEAR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. DISCUSS.

Have you considered taking a gap year? This isn't about dedicating yourself to doing nothing for 12 months. It's a time when the routine is broken and experiences are lived that help you to grow personally in academically.

A gap year helps you to know yourself more and better, you will face problems and situations that you had never experienced before and you will make decisions that you hadn't considered yet. You will overcome challenges and increase your confidence. If you go to an unknown country you will have to solve your problems without help. As a consequence, you will become more responsible, more independent and will increase your self-confidence. You may also lose shyness and insecurity because you have to talk to strangers. The deal with people from other cultures will open your mind and therefore you will have a different perspective on things. In addition, this experience will increase your network of friends and you will be able to practice other languages because you will be forced to speak in a language different from yours.

In conclusion, a gap year may be what you need to clarify ideas, you will live enriching experiences. What's more, it's a journey of self-knowledge, so you connect with yourself and discover your path and your life purpose.

lunes, 17 de diciembre de 2018

EVALUACIÓN DOCENTE 1ER TRIMESTRE 2018/19

Dear students,

No me puedo creer que hayamos llegado al final del primer trimestre. Han sido unos meses muy intensos, pero a la vez muy gratificantes para mi por poder daros clase, me ha encantado conoceros, ya que para la mayoría ha sido la primera vez que os he dado clase.

Como cada año, os pido que completéis este pequeño cuestionario. Todas vuestras respuestas me ayudan a crecer como docente y a mejorar trimestre tras trimestre. Pinchad en vuestro curso:

1º ESO
1º BACH
2º BACH

Felices vacaciones a todos, ¡nos vemos a la vuelta!🎅🎄🎉

Natalia

domingo, 30 de septiembre de 2018

OPINION ESSAY: DO YOU THINK RECYCLING IS BENEFICIAL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

Dear students,

Here you have 3 example compositions. Thank you Byron, Valerie and Chaimae 💜😘!

Example 1:


Nowadays, a lot of waste is thrown into the ocean every day. Pollution has been increasing in the last years and it has become a worldwide problem.

In the first place, animals are the first which suffer from this. Pollution is destroying their habitats and a lot of animals are endangered, like otters and seals. Furthermore, we are affected by the consequences too, if people keep increasing pollution, global warming will become even more dangerous, and a lot of places will be isolated.

That is why recycling is important and beneficial for the environment. We can help by reusing objects made of plastic, such as bottles or bags. Also, we will save some money. In addition to this, if big companies take care of the environment, pollution could decrease.

In conclusion, we have to take care of our planet because it is our only home. A lot of people think that this problem is not real and important and do not affect them, but that is not true, every single person is affected. You just need to take a look at the air that you breathe every day.


Example 2:

Recently, studies have proved that pollution is damaging the Earth in a terrible way. 80% of the people, throw waste to the ocean, causing pollution to increase. What should we do about it?

In the first place, we all should know what the problem is. Why am I saying this? Basically because some people think that throwing trash to the ocean it's not a big deal and it's not really important. Secondly, it should be known that animals are also suffering because of this. For example, pouring oil into the see kills and hurts a lot of animals. Moreover, all the industries that pollute the atmosphere and the environment in many ways should also be stopped. I'm not saying that they need to shut down their companies, the thing is that they have to find a healthier way to decrease the enormous amount of pollution.

To sum up, we all should be more concerned about the planet we are all living in. We have to be more united to fight this cause because its important for all of us to live happily and healthy.


Example 3:

Recycling is one of the best ways to improve the environmental problems that are currently happening in the world, such as pollution which leads to climate change, weakens the ozone layer, affects many natural habitats, etc. So YES, I firmly believe it is actually beneficial for the environment.

There are a lot of reasons why we should recycle more: it can help us with our health because pollution affects the air we breathe and it can cause us respiratory problems, headaches or worse, so if we start to increase recycling we can beat pollution. What's more, reusing some materials also helps the environment and it is so easy, you do not have to throw away everything that you use, I mean, if you have paper left over, you can use it for your pets' house, to make crafts, etc. However, if you do not know what to do with it, make sure you put it in the correct dumpster, and the same with other materials like glass, plastic... For instance, the idea of making shoes from ocean waste is one of the greatest ideas I have ever seen because we are cleaning the oceans and we actually use it to make something useful.


In short, due to the fact that we are suffering from all of these problems because of us, we all need to contribute in recycling to do us and the following generations a favor.



 

jueves, 20 de septiembre de 2018

WHAT DOES THE EVAU ENGLISH TEST LOOK LIKE IN MADRID?

Dear students,

As we have discussed in class, the EVAU test consists of 5 exercises. It is very important that you get used to its structure and the way it will be corrected. It is very easy to lose points, so be careful!

If you click👉  HERE  👈you can see and download a PDF that explains each exercise of the exam in detail and I give you some recommendations too.


And if you don't feel like reading and prefer to hear me explaining it, here you have the video:



If you want to see some example compositions (exercise 5) click here:


I hope you find it useful. See you in class!!

Natalia

jueves, 13 de septiembre de 2018

COPIES 2º BACHILLERATO 2018/19

Dear students,

WELCOME BACK TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!!🙌🙌

I am super excited to start classes with you and we are going to have soooooo much fun! 

 As I told you in class, you don't need to buy the book if you don't have it, but it is ESSENTIAL you get the copies I am giving you below. Print them in BACK and WHITE (don't spend money on color!!).

To download the copies click HERE⇐⇐

I'll try to get one copy to lend you in case anyone prefers that option instead of downloading it.

See you in class!
Natalia

jueves, 31 de mayo de 2018

EVALUACIÓN DOCENTE FINAL

Dear students,

No me puedo creer que ya estemos dando por terminado el curso, ¡si parece que fue ayer cuando empezábamos y os conocía a prácticamente todos por primera vez! He disfrutado muchísimo dándoos clase, y os deseo a todos un feliz verano y que os vaya muy bien en el futuro, en el caso de que no volvamos a coincidir. Os echaré mucho de menos.

Como ya sabéis, es muy importante para mi conocer lo que pensáis, y esforzarme en mejorar como profesora cada curso. Por eso, os pido que entréis en el link de vuestra clase para rellenar la encuesta. Mil gracias a todos.

I LOVE YOU!💗💗

1º ESO B/C

2º PMAR

1ºBACH A