Final blogpost

 

    Although the trimester seemed never-ending, in a few days we’ll pass all our courses and reach the point when we’ll finally be able get some rest. So it is a perfect time to wear my heart on a sleeve and share my genuine feelings about the English Vocabulary course.

    As you’ve already understood, my dear readers, it is my final blogpost and I’m going to dedicate it solely to the pros and cons of this course. Well, to be honest, mostly to the pros. And I am not blowing it out of all proportions. I really can’t find any drawbacks of this subject.

    I was ecstatic about it from the very beginning because I adore learning stacks of words and accumulating my vocabulary. However, I am inclined to think that we could have learned even more words since many of them we already knew.

    To tell you the truth, I am contented with my progress. I think what contributed to it the most and fostered my skills is that we were writing small dictations at the beginning of every class. It made me revise words on regular basis.  Also I liked that we were making dialogues incorporating the words that we’ve learned, especially our final dialogue that was a group project. It was good to feel a team spirit and collaborate with my groupmates. I must say that we accomplished our task quite easily because two heads are better than one.

    Having to blog was a completely new experience for me. Writing some blogs was very fulfilling but there were also some blogs writing which was a considerable difficulty for me. Perhaps, it depends on topic. Mind you, the most difficult was to meet the deadline for blogposts. I failed to do it a few times (and I am really sorry about it) but better late than never:). As for on-line tools, I liked working with them to, especially creating speaking avatar. To my mind, they are extremely useful as they make us show our creativity and imagination.

   As for some suggestions, I think it would be good to pay more of our attention to the mistakes that we make in our blogposts. As a result, it would improve our writing.

   By and large, I think this course has loads of benefits and it’s one of my favourite courses this year. It is said that practice makes perfect. Well, I’m anticipating the next trimester when I’ll be able to practice at the English Vocabulary course:)

                      Houses and Buildings

My dear friends,

   My UFO got out of hand; I crashed and found myself on an unknown planet. Firstly, I didn’t have a train of thought where I was as I lost track of my location but then after doing some calculations I understood that I am on EARTH. Can you imagine??

   At first, I tried to recondition an engine of my UFO but it came home to me that my flying device is broken although I thought that it was in mint condition. Then I realized that I’m all alone in the heart of this unknown civilization and nobody can help me. I felt so vulnerable and devastated.

   However, after some time I decided that I am solely responsible for my rescue and I must do something. So it came into my mind that maybe it would be a good idea to try to collaborate with people. I started to walk down the road and went almost a mile when I saw IT…

   You know that we aliens use only cutting-edge technologies and live only in brand new and ultra-modern buildings so it was a genuine shock for me to saw this abandoned castle.   It was majestic although some parts of it fell into decay and were in ruins. I could say even without tracing its origin that it was a medieval castle. Perhaps it was formerly a residence of a Duke or a Count. Some of the walls were preserved in its original state and looked almost as good as new. I decided to come closer to this building and examine it carefully.  There were parts of it that looked dilapidated and ramshackle. From one side I could see the entrance to old stables.

   I was walking there captivated and was dreaming up different stories connected with inhabitants of this castle.

   It’s time to end my message. I hope that you will send me an up to date engine for my UFO and I will be able to return back home soon. I will tell you all about my adventures on this planet.

All the best,

Zardox

My comments to blogs:

1.  http://alla-kuznietsova.blogspot.com/2014/10/practice-makes-perfect-or-freshers-day.html#comment-form
2. http://alla-kuznietsova.blogspot.com/2014/10/an-unexpected-twist.html#comment-form 
3.  http://alla-kuznietsova.blogspot.com/2014/10/communication-body-language.html#comment-form
4. http://alla-kuznietsova.blogspot.com/2014/10/life-is-like-theatre-but-question-is.html#comment-form 
5. http://alla-kuznietsova.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-first-vocabulary-class.html#comment-form 
6. http://ruslana-pasichnyk.blogspot.com/2014/10/lifedoesnt-have-to-be-perfect-to-be.html#comment-form 
7. http://ruslana-pasichnyk.blogspot.com/2014/11/building-cleaning-service-sphere-of.html#comment-form 
8. http://ruslana-pasichnyk.blogspot.com/2014/10/httpbit.html#comment-form 
9. http://ruslana-pasichnyk.blogspot.com/2014/10/there-are-poisons-that-blindyou-and.html#comment-form 
10. http://maria-kravchuk.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-travelagency-birds-eye-view-of.html?showComment=14167363323 
11. http://maria-kravchuk.blogspot.com/2014/10/an-unjustified-concern-this-story-tells.html?showComment=1416737924122#c9192191409024836199 
12.  http://maria-kravchuk.blogspot.com/2014/09/life-isnt-about-finding-yourself.html?showComment=1416738704811#c5165186233125480652
13. http://maria-kravchuk.blogspot.com/2014/09/vocabulary-sci-fi.html#comment-form 
14. http://maria-kravchuk.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-first-vocabulary-test.html#comment-form 
15. http://ruslana-pasichnyk.blogspot.com/2014/10/body-language-body-language-is.html#comment-form 
16. http://a212martyniuky.blogspot.com/2014/10/life-through-eyes-of-child.html#comment-form 
17. http://a212martyniuky.blogspot.com/2014/10/itis-out-of-question-that-every-person.html#comment-form 
18. http://somethingwierdd.blogspot.com/2014/11/houses-and-buildings.html#comment-form 
19. http://somethingwierdd.blogspot.com/2014/11/creating-company.html#comment-form 
20. http://somethingwierdd.blogspot.com/2014/10/this-is-my-remix-httpbit.html#comment-form 
21. http://somethingwierdd.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-real-life-of-dictionaries-have-you.html#comment-form 
22. http://glassveil.blogspot.com/2014/11/sheer-lunacy-company.html#comment-form 
23. http://a212lesnianska.blogspot.com/2014/10/quotation-with-latin-or-greek-root-word.html#comment-form 
24. http://a212lesnianska.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-letter-to-my-peers-from-1980th.html#comment-form 
25. http://nataliiahumennaa-222.blogspot.com/2014/10/studying-gets-better-when-combined-with.html#comment-form 

                                      Day care agency «Kiddies»

     It is believed that things in every person’s life should be prioritized and family should be the top priority. However, sometimes it is so difficult to juggle your home life and work especially when you have little children. You are always stressed out because you are inundated with tasks at your work plus you are unproductive because you are constantly thinking about your child and anticipating coming home to make sure that your little boy or girl is safe and sound? If your job is at stake and you have reached a deadlock we are ready to intervene before a situation get out of hand. Don’t be hard-hit and handover the care of your child to our agency.  «Kiddies» will tackle this problem promptly and make your hectic life easier. Remember that with us you can pass the buck and calmly accomplish your tasks at work while we will take care of your child no matter what.  Our motto is: «Caring for your children as if they were our own»

     The common goal of management and all workers of our agency is to make our job fulfilling. We have a lot of mutual respect and constantly foster team spirit. We value our staff. That is why every worker have benefits package that includes 30 days’ holiday entitlement, maternity leave and comprehensive healthcare provision.

     Right now we are in need of cooks who can do the cooking for the children in our canteen and nurse who can give a medical aid if a child doesn’t feel well. 

     Our workers should have an insight into the responsibility they take upon themselves working at our agency. What is the most important they should love children and know how to take care of them.

      If you have these qualities, don’t procrastinate. We are waiting for you!

This is my remix
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                                                                 Happy end

     

    It was the first week of October. The Browns decided to wind down and go to a forest. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were annoyed with their work as well as their little children were bored with spending all weekends at home. The time came for them to cheer up and reduce their stress. Spending a day in the forest seemed to be the best way to do it. Everyone was so ecstatic about the trip!

     When they came to the forest and found a picturesque glade, Mr. and Mrs. Brown started to prepare food for the picnic.  Children’s hearts weren’t in being as quiet as a mouse so they were playing, shouting and laughing. Suddenly little Jimmy saw a huge tree with strange mushrooms growing on it. He was stunned when he noticed it. Jimmy took an interest in these mushrooms and decided to sample them. He tried a few small bites and wrinkled his nose. Mushrooms were disgusting.

    After some time mother shouted «Everything is ready. We are about to start our picnic! Girls, Jimmy come on! Don’t be as slow as a snail!». 

    Jimmy was sitting under the tree and holding his belly. He was close to tears. «Mommy, I’m feeling as sick as a dog. My stomach is rumbling and it hurts so much.» 

   «Oh my God, Jimmy, what happened?» cried Mrs. Brown. 

   «Maybe it’s because I ate those mushrooms» murmured Jimmy. 

   «They must have been poisonous! What are we going to do? » mother was almost hysterical. 

    Everyone was appalled but father said «Calm down and get into the car. We should take Jimmy to the hospital». 

    Mr. Brown was driving as fast as he could and finally they arrived to the hospital.

When Jimmy was taken by the doctors his parents were sitting and waiting for news. Mrs Brown was devastated and Mr. Brown was heartbroken too. After an hour a male nurse came to them and told that everything was good. Parents were over the moon when they got wonderful news.

    Doctors recommended that Jimmy should stay in hospital for a few days. His parents decided to cheer their son up and bought him a dog. When little boy returned home he was absolutely elated.

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                  Communication. Body language

     There are somewhere in the region of 5000 languages on Earth. It’s true that it is impossible to learn and understand them all but there is one language that is understandable for every person, no matter what his or her mother tongue is. It is called body language.

     Body language is a combination of gestures, facial expressions and postures which we display every second of our lives. Even so we usually don’t pay much attention on it and don’t even bear in mind that without body language our communication would be dull and colourless.

     There are stacks of gestures. Some are well-known and easy to grasp, while other require more attention, otherwise they could be misinterpreted.  Undoubtedly, a vital role plays personality. Some people are introverted and display almost any sign of emotion; others are rather active and full of energy and their gestures can sometimes be excessive. 

     In any case, it is always interesting to observe people’s gestures and postures and make generalizations about their feelings.

     There are some common gestures often used by students. For example, students usually avoid eye contact and try not to stand out from the crowd when they don’t want to be asked. 

     Sometimes students go red because they are very nervous before the speech or oral answer. Of course, going red not necessarily means being nervous. Also it could be because a student didn’t prepare for classes and is really embarrassed.

     Behavior is opposite when students are well-prepared. They are very confident; they are putting their hands up all the time.

     Right before getting to know their module results students might be biting their nails or having sweaty palms. 

     If module results are good they express their happiness by throwing clenched fists up in the air.

     When students are bored with lecture they start to fiddle with their hair, pens or pencils or anything they have at hand.

      By and large, there is huge amount of interesting gestures which is displayed by people who surround you. Be more observant and you’ll definitely notice them!