Blog Entry 10 - Calgary Experience

This is your last blog entry!  I'd like you to write about a good experience that you had in Calgary (or Alberta).  You could write about an interesting place you visited, or a great restaurant you went to, or something fun you did at the university.  I hope you enjoyed the blogs this semester!

BBQ Lunch

Here is the information about the free BBQ lunch on Wednesday:

http://arts.ucalgary.ca/event/2016-07-06/presidents-stampede-bbq

Blog Entry 9 - Honeymoon Destination

After the wedding, most couples go on a honeymoon.  In Canada, Niagara Falls is a famous place for people to go on their honeymoon.  In your country, is there a city or area that is famous as a honeymoon destination?  Why is it popular?  Please post this entry by Thursday, July 7.

Blog Entry 8: Marriage Tradition

For this blog entry, I would like you to find out about an interesting/unusual marriage or wedding tradition from around the world.  What do people do as part of this tradition?  Which country (or countries) practice this tradition?  Why do people do it?  Please post this entry by Thursday, June 30.

Blog Entry 7: Opinion

In the unit 6 writing assignment, you have to give your opinion about ecotourism.  For this blog entry, I'd like you to give your opinion about something else.  Please write about a book, movie or TV show you enjoy.  Why do you like it?  What is interesting/funny/exciting (etc.) about it?  Who do you recommend this book/movie/TV show for?  Please post this entry by Thursday, June 23.

Blog Entry 6: Travel

Unit 6 in the textbook talks about travel and tourism.  For this blog entry, you are going to write about a unique or interesting tourist destination in your home country.  Describe some details about the place - what can people see or do there?  When is the best time to visit?  Why is it so popular?  Feel free to use lots of adjectives!  Please post this entry by Thursday, June 16.

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 5: Language

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 Thursday, June 9.

Blog Entry 4: 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 Thursday, June 2.

Grammar Practice: Simple Past vs. Past Progressive

Here is a website with good explanations and practice exercises:

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-paspro

Give it a try!

Blog Entry 3: 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 Thursday, May 26.

Extra Reading Practice

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.

Blog Entry 2: Extreme Sports

Would you ever like to try an extreme sport like skydiving, bungee jumping, mountain biking, or ski jumping?  Why or why not?  What are some advantages and disadvantages of doing extreme sports?  (Also, if you have tried an extreme sport, how was your experience?)  Please post this entry by Thursday, May 19.

Blog Entry 1: Introduction

Hello and welcome to the RW 3A class blog!  On this blog, I'm going to post each week's topic, as well as links for extra reading, writing and vocabulary practice.  I hope that you enjoy the blog project this semester.  I think it will be a valuable way to improve your writing and share ideas with your classmates.