How to use "the"?

When you are learning a new language it is common make mistakes. In English, one of the most common is the use of "the". In my last English class I made this mistake. In this case "the" must be used like a definite article. To indicate something or someone in particular. We are talking about specific things. It is for that reason that always, before U.S.A.we should writing "the": the U.S.A.

Did you learn how to use "the"?

By: Nancy Sánchez

Fighting against stereotypes

We live in a globalized world. In all countries we interact with people from different cultures. This causes a cultural richness, but also, intolerance problems. Bullying because your origin, your skin color and even for the way you speak, is found in many places. This two videos show the levels of intolerance that we see or replicated, consciously or unconsciously. 

It is important to think about this. About the stereotypes which we are accustomed. It is relevant to know the consequences that this kind of thinking causes. It is time to be more tolerant and empathic. 

What kind of stereotypes do you know?

By: Nancy Sánchez

Correcting mistakes

Writing is a basic skill when you learn a new language. It is complicated writing without mistakes. We can regularly make several mistakes. In my case, I had some problems with this little paragraph.:

1. I wrote a misspelling in the word abilities. 
2. I forgot tath my text is in past and I wrote in present in the third line.
3. I used principal but is an informal text, so I should write main.
4. I didn´t remember that adverbs of degree are placed after the verb.

Finally I must write the letters well, because it could confuse lust with last! It is necessary to learn writing well to convey the idea that you want to spread correctly.

What mistakes do you make?

By: Nancy Sánchez

How to learn easier?

To learn a new language could be difficult. Each language has different combinations of sounds and structures that we don´t know. But, learning a new language is an exciting experience. If you are a concerned person about learning you could attend this suggestions that you can find in TEDx page:

1. Make mistakes.
2. Scrap the foreign alphabet.
3. Find a strickler.
4. Shower conversatios.
5. Buddy formula.

This suggestions are incredible tools to remember at the moment in wich you feel stressful. I have other tips, like listening music in the language that I am learning. Reading a lot of novels, poetry and fables to expand your vocabulary. Finally you could learn a new word from a dictionary and practice it all day long. 

It is important don´t forget that learning a new language is an activity that keep us constantly tested. Is an ability in wich we can meet a lot of people, understand the way of thinking of other persons and a tool for your entire life. 

Are you ready to learn a new language?

By: Nancy Sánchez

FLO-JOE Practice tests Multiple Choice

When you study a new language, it is important to know at what level you are. For those of us who study English, this information is vital because that determines how good we are talking and understanding the language. Certification exams can be scary but there are tools that help us to prepare for these. Flo-joe is one of this tools.

This website offers readings and multiple exercises so you can practice English nd know what level you are. To me is an incredible tool because I know what are my weaknesses and strengths. For now I am doing the practice tests form the advanced level. In the first exrecise I read a story and answered some questions with multiple choice. The website tells you if you were wrong or not inmediately, which is a great feedback. I hope very soon I can advanced to the next level.

Would you like to try it? You can do it entering to Flo-joe

By: Nancy Sánchez

LEARNING STYLES RESULTS. How good you are learning?

All the people have different ways to learn somethinng. Some people are better watching, other prefer listening an some of us are better reading information. This are my learning styles results. I discovered than I have balanced learning styles. Is a fact that I am more reflective than active, that am a person more verbal than visual and that I learnt faster of a sequential form. But, I know that I could learn of many different ways. However, I discovered too that I am not intuitive enough and this thought me that I have a opportunity to improve myself to be a better student. This survey could be a helpful tool for that people that is interested in know which are their learning skills, because, who would not want to know how good is learning?

By: Nancy Sánchez