Blog Entry 4: Languages

Unit 4 also 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 Friday, November 4.

Extra Practice: Short Stories

Here is an excellent website for extra reading practice:

http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/

There are 365 stories that you can use to practice comprehension and vocabulary.

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: 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 Friday, October 28.

Blog Entry 2: 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 Friday, October 21.