STUDENT EDITORIAL:

1. What do you know about Europe ?

2. How many countries are there in Europe ?

3. Why is Europe called " The Old Continent " ?

4. What is the European Union ( EU) ?

5. What is the official currency of EU. ?

6. Where was the EU founded ?

7. Which countries are not part of the EU ?

8. Which european country was the first to implement the theocratic system ?

9. Have you been to Europe ?

10. Which countries in Europe would you like to visit ?

11. Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkmpGTvYoEA&feature=youtube_gdata

LA QUICHE LORRAINE, LES RECETTES ET LA CUISINE...VIVE LE FRANCAIS À PRAXIS.

1. Avez-vous déjà fait une quiche lorraine ?

2. Chez vous, quels sont les grands repas de la journée ?

3. Qui fait la cuisine chez vous ? Vous cuisinez d´habitude ?

4. Quels sont les plats ou les aliments que vous n´aimez pas ?

5. D´après vous, quels sont les deux ou trois plats les plus typiques de votre région ou de votre pays ?

6. Quel est le dernier plat que vous avez préparé pour votre famille ou pour vos amis ?

7. Quel est votre repas préféré ? Décrivez-le.

8. Préférez-vous la cuisine américaine / française / italienne / indienne / colombienne / chinoise etc. ? Expliquez.

9. Quel est votre restaurant préféré? Pourquoi aimez-vous ce restaurant? Qu’est-ce que vous y prenez d’habitude ?

10. D´après vous, que signifie la phrase, "Nous sommes ce que nous mangeons"

11. Vous pouvez trouver cette recette à :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2EtWsDmHrk&feature=related


Andrés Riveros. Galerias

SPECIAL BULLETIN : REPORTS

About Marconi:

1. How long was the antenna placed in England ?

2. Was "M" the first letter he transmitted ?

3. What was the distance of the first transmission ?

4. Was Marconni Russian ?

About Alfred Nobel:

5. Where did the first Nobel Prize ceremony take place ?

6. Name 4 things Alfred Nobel did.?

7. What happened on Dec. 10th ?

8. Who is an outstanding person in Colombia ? why ?

About Walt Disney:

9. Who was Walt Disney ?

10. Where was he born ?

IDIOMS -- DiCTIONARY

1.What would you do if a thief were dead ahead of you ?

2. If you didn't have money for an urgent necessity, would you go to a loan shark ? why or why not ?

3. What would you do if there's a fifth wheel in your work group?

4. If you were in a pickle, who would you run to?

5. How do you call the sound of a sheep ?

6. Why is it not safe to walk backwards ?

7. How do you reach out your back to scratch it ?

8. Have you had an experience of eating crow ?

9. What's your achilles heel?

10. Who has to carry the can for the world economic crisis?

PARTS OF THE HUMAN BODY

1. Which is the most important artery ?

2. In your opinion which is the most important sense?

3. Could you tell me the 5 senses ?

4. What is the main function of the heart ?

5. Name ten parts located in the trunk ?

6. How often do you go to the Doctor ?

7. Which part of your body do you like ?

8. How do you take care of your body ?

9. Tell me the parts of the head ?

10. Where is the bladder located?

11. Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8D-amnFPW0&feature=youtube_gdata

TEACHER EDITORIAL

Puntuality as a duty.


1. Do you know someone who always arrives late ?

2. Do you get to Praxis on time?

3. Who knows the meaning of promptness?

4. Have you ever had to say " I'm sorry " to a teacher ?

5. How long does each class take ?

6. Have you already taken A1 ?

7. Are you practicing English at home?

8. Do you like to share class with other students ?

9. Would you like to imagine yourself running late one more time ?

10. Who wrote this teacher Editorial ? Do you know him ?

MR. FRANK,´S TIP

Asking for a flight.


1. Are you able to ask for information in English ?

2. Have you ever spoken with a native speaker?

3. Would you like to work in a place like an airport ?

4. Do you know someone who works at the airpot here ?

5. Do you think it is interesting working in a place like that ?

6. Why do you think it is important to learn English nowadays ?

7. Are you able to teach English to children ?

8. Are you able to teach Spanish ?

9. How many conversation clubs have you taken so far ?

10. Where can you find more information about Mr. Frank's Tip?

11. Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO-YLIj_xwo&feature=youtube_gdata

BEGINNER´S CORNER

Taking into account routine verbs.

1.When you are not at home, who answers the telephone ?

2.Do you always borrow money from your father?

3.How often do you buy blue jeans ?

4.Does your mother know how to cook paella ?

5.Do you cut your hair yourself ?

6.What kind of music does your best friend prefer dancing ?

7.Would you mind describing yourself ?

8.Do you do the housework on saturdays ?

9.How many glasses of water do you drink daily ?

10.Does your best friend enjoy playing soccer ?

DO YOU KNOW : FOOTBALL BASICS

1. Do you like football?

2. What differences do you find between football and soccer?

3. How many players are there in a football team?

4. Do you know any famous football players?

5. What countries is football played in ?

6. How long is a football game ?

7. What is the objective in a football game ?

8. What does the quarterback do in the game ?

9. What is the biggest football event in the world?

10. How many referees are there in the field ?

11.Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4mMfdzdaio&feature=youtube_gdata

HOW TO COOK : CURRY CHICKEN

1. Have you cooked before?

2. What´s your favorite recipe?

3. How do you prepare it? Tell us the ingredients and steps on how to make it.

4. How often do you eat out? Why ?

5. Would you rather eat at home or in a restaurant on the weekend? Why or why not ?

6. What is your favorite International food ?

7. Have you prepared International food?

8. If yes, How do you prepare it ? What are the ingredients?

9. How do you like your beef?

10. How do you like your chicken?

11. Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qli5msTyH8&feature=youtube_gdata

BOGOTA, WILL MOVE AT METRO RHYTHM

Do you agree with the idea of globalization in means of transportation ?
Find it out in this conversation club.

1. Would you like to have metro in Bogota?

2. Which are the advantages of having " Metro " in Bogota ?

3. Is it difficult to convince people to pay "The Metro" ?

4. Do you think " Metro " will reduce the use of Transmilenio ?

5. How much will it cost " The metro ticket "?

6. What is the best ride for " Metro ", here in Bogota?

7. Are you ready for the next traffic jams in Bogota?

8. Will there be any strikes against " Metro " in Bogota ?

9. When will this project ( Metro ) come to an end ?

10. Is it going to save time to people compared with Transmilenio ?

11. Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTn7d4KJqx8&feature=youtube_gdata

TEXAS, OIL CAPITAL OF THE U.S.A.

PRAXIS NEWS
CONVERSATION CLUB - GALERIAS
TUESDAY SETEMBER 8th 7:30 pm.

OBJECTIVE: ENCOURAGE THE STUDENT TO PRACTICE ALL THE FOUR SKILLS
LISTENING, READING, WRITING AND SPEAKING.
METHODOLOGY: 1. THE STUDENTS WILL TAKE TURNS TO READ THE GIVEN
INFORMATION AND WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK
ABOUT UNKNOWN VOCABULARY.
2. THE TEACHER WILL ASK STUDENTS FOR THEIR
OPINIONS ABOUT THE TOPIC.
3. THE STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO WRITE A WRITTEN
OPINION ABOUT THE TOPIC DEVELOPED IN THE WORKSHOP.