Post # 9 - What is Next?

With the last week of classes wrapping up and final exams coming near, please write about what you plan to do after the program is finished. What are you going to do this summer? Where are you going to go? What do you want to do? What does the future hold for you? What do you want from the future? Thank you all for everything! It has been a great 3 months! Best of luck to you all! Julie, Genki and Wasabi

Post # 8 - Online Games that are Good?

In Unit 6 we looked at video games and board games, and how they can be good or bad for people to play. I want you to find a free online game, play it and then write a review about the game. Tell the reader your opinion about the game (if it is a good game or not), a brief description of the game and a few reasons why it is good or not. Here are some links to free online games.

Post #7 - Is Chivalry Dead?

I have attached a link to an article from the Calgary Metro about "Manners" on Calgary C-trains. Please read the article and write a response to what it says about WHY people nowadays have a decline in manners and polite behavior (chivalry). Click Here to read article

Post # 6 - C-Train Etiquette

Have you ever taken to c-train or any other public transportation in Calgary? What kind of etiquette do c-train riders need to follow? Think of some written and unwritten rules that people need to follow when taking the c-train in Calgary. How are these rules enforced? Do you think we need more rules, or fewer rules? Why?

Post # 5 - Counterfeit Products

The word "counterfeit" applies to any product that is fake. For example, you can buy counterfeit Levi jeans, counterfeit music, counterfeit watches or bags, and counterfeit computer software. Write a paragraph comparing a counterfeit product with the original product. Talk about price, quality, and where you can buy it. Is it a good idea to buy this product, or not?

Post # 4 - Money

We are just starting to look at Unit 3 - Making Money. In this post I want you to talk about the type of money or currency that is used in your country. Show some pictures of different bills and coins that are used in your country to buy things. Do people in your country usually buy things with cash, debit, or credit cards? Compare the prices of specific items such as a cup of coffee, gas, food in Canada and your country.

Post # 3 - Last Weekend

Hello RW2A!!!!! I hope you are well! For Unit 2 we have been talking about Country Life vs. City Life. As well, we have been looking at past experiences we have had in nature, or in life. It is most common to use simple past tense while we are writing about or telling stories about past experiences. This week, I would like for you to write a post about what you did last weekend. Think about the perfect paragraph, use simple past tense, and use vocabulary from Unit 2. Have fun! Make sure that you comment on at least 2 other students blogs!

Post # 2 - Your Ideal Job

Hello RW 2A! Your second post is going to be about unit 1. Try to use vocabulary and grammar from unit 1! I want you to write a perfect paragraph about someone else who has their dream job (not you)ideal job. Who is this person? What do they do? How did they get their dream job? What is most important to them about the job? Remember to write at least 2 comments on other students blogs! Happy Blogging! Julie

Post # 1 - Self-Introduction

Hello Bloggers! Welcome to our class blog! We will be working on our blogs every week this semester. For your first post I would like for you to write one or two perfect paragraphs introducing yourself. Remember to make a title! Start with a Topic Sentence, Support Sentence 1, Detail Sentences (1-3), Support Sentence 2, Detail Sentences (1-3), Support Sentence 3, Detail Sentences (1-3), and Concluding Sentence! You can write about anything, but some topics could be: - Where you are from - Your hobbies or interests - Why you are in Canada or studying at the UofC - Languages you speak - Differences between Canada and your country - Your education - Your family - Your pets - Anything you think we should know Have fun! Make sure that you go to other students blogs and comment on their posts! You must write at least 2 comments on other blogs to get full marks! Julie