Blog Entry 6: Comparison

Unit 4 talks about comparing men's and women's speech, and English vs. other languages.  For this blog entry, you are going to compare pets.  In your opinion, which pet is better - cats or dogs?  Please give some specific reasons for your answer.  Please post this entry by Tuesday, November 7.

Blog Entry 5: Languages

Unit 4 talks about the importance of language and communication.  Besides English, what is another language you'd like to learn?  Why?  What could you do with that other language (travel, work, study, etc)?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, October 31.

Blog Entry 4: Money

Unit 2 talked about fraud and people losing money, but let's think of something more positive with money!  Imagine that you won $10 million in the lottery.  What would you do with the money?  Would you take a trip around the world...buy a big house...save some of it...or do something else?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, October 24.

Reading Practice: Speed Reading

This is a good website to help you practice reading more quickly:

http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM

Try Speed Reading exercises 1, 2, and 3 (4 and 5 are good if you want a challenge!)

Blog Entry 3: Crime

Unit 2 discusses some kinds of crime such as fraud and identity theft.  This blog entry is going to talk about crime in general.  Do you think Calgary is a safe city?  Is Calgary safer than your hometown?  What kinds of crimes happen in Calgary/your hometown?  Finally, how can you stay safe?  Please post this entry by Tuesday, October 17.

Blog Entry 2: Sports

Unit 1 talks about different kinds of sports.  What is your favorite sport?  Is this a sport that you play, or only watch?  Why do you find this sport interesting or exciting?  Please post your entry by Tuesday, October 10.