15/04/25: WEEKLY BLOG: A REVIEW

review is usually written for an English-language magazine, newspaper or website.

The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about something which the essay writer has experienced (e.g. a film, a holiday, a product, a website, etc.) and to give the reader a clear impression of what the item discussed is like. Watch the following video and answer the questions:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQv_I9VWwkw

 

1-Have you ever written a  review?

2- In your opinion, are reviews important? In what way?

3- Which of the tips do you find the most useful? Why?

4- Based on what you’ve read, what other tips would you add?

31/03/25: WEEKLY BLOG

Every student has to write essays at school or college. It is the most widespread type of homework. Why do tutors like this type of assignment? Well, there are a lot of reasons. Essay writing helps to evaluate a student’s research, analytical, and persuasive skills, which are essential in a grown life. 

Read the following article and answer the following questions:

https://www.suffolkgazette.com/11-reasons-why-essay-writing-is-important-in-ones-professional-life/

1-Have you ever writing an essay? What kind?

2- In your opinion, are essays important? In what way?

3- Which of the reasons do you find the most useful? Why?

4- Based on what you’ve read  what other reasons would you add?

 

19/03/25: BLOG WEEK 2

So you started a blog… now what?! Once you first buy your domain and create your website, it can be hard to navigate what to do next with your beginner blog. How can you set up your blog for success and grow your blog from the beginning?!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofVXzHwx6Fk

 

  • WHICH OF THESE RECOMMENDATIONS DO YOU AGREE WITH?

 

  • WHAT OTHER ONES WOULD YOU ADD TO THE LIST?
  • WHAT KIND OF BLOGS DO YOU READ?
  • IF YOU HAD TO START A BLOG, WHAT KIND WOULD IT BE? WHAT WOULD YOU INCLUDE?

 

 

 

10/03/25: BLOG WEEK 2

Before the electronic era, everyday reading was a ritual that almost everyone who wanted to gain knowledge adapted. The benefits of reading needed not to be reminded all the time.

Amongst other things, we have been so preoccupied with social media and the internet that hardly anyone contemplates reading books. While some maybe too busy to read, others merely don’t care to read.

There are many benefits to reading, from making you smarter to improve your reading and writing skills. If you want to understand what benefits one could reap from developing the habit of reading, then we have enlisted the top 10 benefits here.

Read the following article and answer the questions:

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-reading-why-you-should-read-everyday.html

  • Which of these benefits do you find the most interesting? Why?
  • Which other benefits would you add to the list?
  • Do you have a favorite author? Why do you like his or her work? 
  • List some books you would encourage other people to read. Why would you recommend these books to others? 

30/10/13: Welcome!

Welcome to the blog that has been specifically designed for Comprensión Lectora en Inglés – Course CLECV Plus 2 – administered by Idiomas Católica.

This blog aims at providing opportunities for participants to exchange information related to the course. Although our reading course is not meant to develop oral or written communication skills, we have noticed that many of you can and wish to “have your say” in English about issues that we look at in the course. Your participation in this blog can award you up to 5 points in the assessment area labelled Tareas de Evaluación Continua.

Ready to begin? It is easy. The questions on the next message are waiting to be answered! You may want to participate twice. The first time, just write your answers to the questions. The second time, you are supposed to reply somebody else’s answer.

Enjoy the experience!

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