Hi everyone I have a new blog task for you. Write a riddle for the others to guess. Describe an animal and see if the others can guess. You will also have to read the other riddles and write a comment to write what you think the animal is.
Today we will be talking about traits which make a teacher a good teacher. Now you may have done this before, probably in German, but I'm hoping to generate a lot of language which you will then (hopefully!) use.
I've found two sites that you might want to look at since they deal with descriptions.
The first is actually a review of the book 'Teacher Man' by Frank McCourt. Reading these will give you some excellent book review language, and there's still time to write a book review if you want. In fact, you can always inform us of what you are reading/have read/ have seen in the cinema or on TV/ etc. right here :-)
But back to 'Teacher Man' - the title is the link.
Another site I found is about the traits found in idealists, which is what we teachers all seem to be. You will find several well-known names here.
Now for the homework: You will be nominating a teacher you found inspiring for an award. -Describe what this teacher taught you -Explain how this teacher has influenced your life -Say why this teacher deserves the award.
You can post directly to the blog if you want (also send to me for correction), but I will also put the 3-5 best descriptions on the blog for you to vote on. These will be individual posts, so your comments on each post will count as votes. Tag the post as competition below the post.
Further homework: Coursebook pages 12-13 Go over the grammar revision and see what questions or problems you have. Prepare them for in class
I'm looking forward to reading your descriptions!
Here's a video for you. If nothing else comes to mind to write, why not describe him?
CAE - the new version: Here is the Handbook, basically information I gave you and a bit more. Dates for the June exam: 16th June (Wed.) Speaking 5th(Sat.) or 18th(Fri.) June.
Registration through the WBZA: 25th February Registration fees: 380.- payable through WBZA Venue: Lucerne/Meggen
IELTS - Here is the Handbook with a description of how the test works. And here are samples of the exam, and you'll find links to further information about it as well. There are two exams per month. You can apply up to 1 week before the exam date, but your chosen date may be full. It's better to apply well ahead. You can find more information about application here. Registration fees: 320.- Venue: Berne
PTE: New London Test of English - This test is acceptable as a confirmation of C1 level for practicing teachers. Here is information for the test: New London Test of English
Here are the tests. Registration fees: 280.- Venue: Lucerne Exam takes place in November and December, and then again in May and June (depending on number of applicants it may be held only one of the two neighboring months)
