Today I found out something very funny. People do not always need to know languages to write about them. Or to translate them.

I was at the hairdresser’s reading a very famous magazine here in Argentina, and came across an article about LOST. Basically, the writer was talking about the final season, and when referring to the first episode, he stated “episodio de la nueva temporada… se titula “LA X”. (The first episode of the new season is called “The X” – translating what he wrote). And yes. he was wrong. The episode is called “L.A. X”, where L.A. means…. yes! You guessed! Los Angeles!! (it wasn’t so difficult… just by watching the first episode of the first season you could guess it… or by some googling )

The point is, we as teachers always insist on the appropriacy of words, but when I see things like this, I can’t avoid thinking that our students are exposed to “bad translations” everywhere, and then they use those phrases in their speeches and writing pieces, and when you correct them… it’s a long story.

Anyway, I still can’t believe that people from important magazines in Argentina are not able to translate something SO simple as that! (I mean, when they study to become journalists, they have several levels of English, and they can get to an upper intermediate level easily!)

Doing some googling, I came across this wonderful site that all teachers should visit. It’s an awesome site where you will find awesome ideas and tips for your classroom. What I found super about this site is all the information on multiple intelligences!

As for me, I’m preparing laptop to become my main pc, that’s why I’ve been away from the pc for so long.

See u soon dear teacher-bloggers!

I know I’m on holidays (and a bit lazy, too) but I couldn’t help sharing this with all Twilight fans! A friend of mine found this link, hope you love it too!

Webbing a while I came across this image and I couldn’t help it. Here I am!

Some links where I found great information enlarging what’s seen on this picture are:

Edorigami

Artjunction

Hey! I’m on holidays but still assisting EVO sessions, that’s why I don’t update so often.I’ve been enlarging my gadgets collection and so, getting the most of them.

See you soon!

I’ve already registered for some of the sessions EVO proposes for this year. Last year was my first EVO year and I loved the sessions. I’ve improved a lot my digital teaching practices, and now I include more interesting and better prepared materials in my classroom practices.

For this 2010 sessions, I’ve chosen completely different sessions (although it’s advised not to join more than 2 sessions, if you have free time, you can join one or two extra sessions!)

Hope you join them too!

English teachers are actors by nature. We are always on stage, performing for our students, trying to find better ways for them to learn. Many of the activities we commonly use are related to drama. Think about this:

We work for an audience, with mostly imaginative activities. We make positive comments to our students, enhancing the attention of the audience. We frequently role play situations with our students so they practice newly acquired structures and vocabulary.

I came across a book called 101 Drama Games and Activities where many interesting activities are pointed out. One of the EVO sessions I will be attending this year is related to drama. I hope I get many new ideas to share with you!

I go for twenty-ten, what about you?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/6897583/BBC-stars-discuss-how-to-pronounce-2010.html

Another year is ending…

Hope you had a great year, full of love and beautiful moments. Now, it’s moment for wishes and so, I wish you the best for this coming new year!

Note from the Editor: I’m not good for writing this kind of posts, but I couldn’t help writing something!

Last September I attended a series of conferences on neuropsychoeducation. There were many good talks, but I loved the talk given by Dr. Roberto Rosler. The conferences were organized by Asociacion Educar, who kindly uploaded the conferences to youtube. Here is part of my fav!