02/10/24: Weekly Blog

You’ve heard all the reasons why some people don’t learn languages, many of these founded on long-held myths and misconceptions. The truth is, in today’s increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, proficiency in other languages is a vital skill that gives you the opportunity to engage with the world in a more immediate and meaningful way—whether in your neighborhood or thousands of miles away—while better preparing you to compete and succeed in the global economy.

https://www.languageconnectsfoundation.org/connect-with-language/the-benefits-of-learning-languages

  1. Which of the ideas presented in the article do you agree the most? Why?
  2. What’s the reason you are learning English? Are any of your reasons mentioned in the article? 
  3. What other language would you like to learn besides English? Why?
  4. Do you think some languages are easier to learn than others? Which ones, and why?
  5. How many languages do you think will exist 100 years from now? Which do you predict will be the most dominant, and why?

25/09/24: BLOG 2: Writing an Academic Journal

Publishing papers in academic journals is the mechanism by which scholarship moves forward, and is also important to researchers in terms of its impact on their career progression. Therefore, researchers seeking publication should carefully consider all relevant factors.

Read the following article and answer the following questions:

http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2013/sep/06/academic-journal-writing-top-tips 

1-Have you ever written an Academic Journal? Have you ever heard of one?

2- In your opinion, are Academic Journals important? In what way?

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

4- Based on what you’ve read in our Academic Supplement 1, what other tips would you add?

 

17/09/24: BLOG 1

 

Archaeology is the scientific study of the material remains of past human life and activities. These include human artifacts from the very earliest stone tools to the man-made objects that are buried or thrown away in the present day: everything made by human beings—from simple tools to complex machines, from the earliest houses and temples and tombs to palaces, cathedrals, and pyramids. Archaeological investigations are a principal source of knowledge of prehistoric, ancient, and extinct cultures.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvc1xIyntC0

Watch the video and answer the questions related to the topic:

1-  Do you think it is challenging about trying to understand the past through archaeology? Why?

2- Would you enjoy assisting on an archaeological dig? Why, or why not?

3- Imagine if, 500 years from now, a team of archaeologists discovered your home. What might they deduce about you, your behavior, and your way of life?

 

 

30/10/13: Welcome!

Welcome to the blog that has been specifically designed for Comprensión Lectora en Inglés – Course CLECV Plus 3 – 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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