lengua500

Writing Workshop and Competition!!!

2009-05-11T15:16:00.000-07:00

ESU Chile offers two workshops on the writing of essays, the first on 27thMay from 17.30 to 19.30 at the Mackay School, Reñaca, and the second on 29thMay from 17.30 to 19.30 at the Las Condes branch of the 'Instituto ChilenoBritánico de Cultura' in Avenida Vespucio 631 (not far from the EscuelaMilitar metro station). Both workshops will be conducted by Nuray Jemil,Head of English at the Grange School, and will be aimed both at teachers ofEnglish and at students, both from secondary schools and from universities.It will be specially useful for all those who intend to take part in theNational English Writing Competition.Those who wish to participate in one or other of the workshops should register by sending your name by e-mail to rcollingwoods@gmail.com, at the latest by 20th May. Please specify which workshop you will attend. There is no charge.

ALSO YOU CAN LOOK AT THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITION AND WORKSHOPS. IF YOU CANNOT FIND THE APPLICATION FOR THE COMPETITION AND/OR ANY HELP ASK ME!!!

Preparation for the exam: Write an infornal reply to this letter

2009-05-04T19:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks for inviting me to stay with you when I visit your country next month.
I'm not sure how to get to your apartment from the airport. Could you write back giving me some basic instructions? What would be the best method of transport for me? I'd prefer one that isn't too expensive!
Just one other thing - what will the weather be like when I get there? (Just so I'll know what clothes to pack!)

Exam dates

2009-04-26T18:17:00.000-07:00

Tuesday
Lengua inglesa V
Maria Byrne
SALA 431
Mayo 12 (written)
11.oo

Thursday
Lengua inglesa V
Maria Byrne
SALA 431
14 Mayo
8.00
Oral

mid-terms

2009-04-19T09:48:00.001-07:00

Hello to you all!

As you know the mid-term exams are coming soon but the dates are not completely ready so you will have to wait until next week for the exact dates. However I can tell you that they will be approximately mid May!

Bye for now!

A case of you

2009-04-09T06:58:00.000-07:00

Just before our love got lost
you said I am as constant as a northern star
And I said, constant in the darkness
Wheres that at?
If you want me Ill be in the bar
On the back of a cartoon coaster
In the blue tv screen light
I drew a map of canada
Oh canada
And your face sketched on it twice
Oh you are in my blood like holy wine
Oh and you taste so bitter but you taste so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you
I could drink a case of you darling
And I would still be on my feet
Oh Id still be on my feet
Oh I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
Im frightened by the devil
And Im drawn to those ones that aint afraid
I remember that time that you told me, you said
Love is touching souls
Surely you touched mine
Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time
Oh you are in my blood like holy wine
And you taste so bitter but you taste so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you
I could drink a case of you darling
Still Id be on my feet
And still be on my feet

This is a song by Joni Mitchel

2009-04-02T07:07:00.000-07:00

Hello to all you Lengua 500 students! I am very happy to be your teacher. Well, here’s a little about me…First my name’s Maria and I come from London, England. I’ve been teaching English for 10 years now and still love my job, except the admin! I’m into many things, including playing the guitar, reading novels and occasionaly writing the odd bit of poetry. What about you?