viernes, 2 de diciembre de 2011

Process

How to buy online

Buying online can save hundreds of pesos over purchasing from store. So, these steps can be followed.

1. Research the product.
•          Before you buy something online, you should read product reviews of it. By reading reviews, you can make sure the product you have selected is excellent for your needs.

2. Find an Online Store
•          Search the Internet for a store that has the product you want to buy. It is best to use a reliable online store such as Amazon.com, Buy.com, or BestBuy.com.
3. Online Auctions
•          You can also save money by buying a used product from an auction site like eBay, Yahoo! Auctions, or uBid. However, you will probably not be able to get the same warranty you would receive by buying it new.
We hope these steps are followed and see you next time.




How to be a perfect host
A successful party depends largely on the host. A gracious host will be aware of guests' needs and make sure that they are comfortable.
Invitations
Invitations should be sent at least two weeks in advance of the event. Make sure that you include the occasion, time, date, location, any specific instructions (such as formal or informal dress), if meals will be served and if your guest is free to bring a date.
Seating
Consider your seating chart carefully. Try to place guests near some people that they know.
Ensure that table decorations do not interfere with line of sight and communication
Introductions are an important part on your job.
Planning
Do not leave important details to the last minute; plan your event carefully.
Make a list about everything you need, including flowers, food, wine, music and decorations.

During the Event
Ensure that music is not too loud so that guests can converse. Introduce guests to each other. Relax and enjoy your guests.



How to Clean a Laptop Screen

I'm going to show you how to properly clean your laptop LCD screen. This is something that needs to be done from time to time, and some people are worried about what type of cleaners to use. Well, what I use is just Windex or alcohol.
So, first you just use a paper towel, and you apply Windex or alcohol straight to the paper towel. You need to be careful of that. Go ahead and clean completely. And you don't want to spray it directly onto the screen because that has a risk of its leaking down into the screen. I hope this has helped you.



How to Store Food in a Pantry

A well-stocked pantry provides you with plenty of choices when it comes to meal preparation.
First, repackage beans, rice and other dry foods and place them in glass, plastic or metal containers.
After, label all repackaged food with the contents and the date they were purchased.
Reseal reusable packaging after each use.
Arrange items in your pantry using the first in, first out method. Place newly purchased items behind older items.
Finally, inspect expiration dates in the pantry once a month and develop a meal plan to use up items nearing their expiration, which helps reduce waste in the kitchen.



How to Plan a Low Fat Diet

With some time and energy you can develop new healthy shopping and cooking habits.
Instructions

Eating at Home

1. Limit your daily intake of fat to less than 30 percent of your total calorie consumption.

2. Include six to eleven servings of whole grains in your diet every day. These can be whole wheat breads or pastas, brown rice or old fashioned oatmeal.

3. Add two or three servings of dairy products to your daily menus. Try fat free yogurt, skim milk or low fat cheese.

4. Include two to four servings of fruit in your eating plan every day. A small banana, apple or pear.

5. Make sure you include two or three servings of lean protein in every day's menus. You can choose between turkey, fish, low-fat beef, one egg or cheese.



Start your own business
Starting a business can be a scary, an exciting adventure.
1. Be Your Own Boss
Being your own boss is one of the biggest reasons for starting a business of your own.
2. Do What You Love
Another reason you should start your own business is because you can start fresh with a clean slate and choose a business that coincides with your passion.
3. Choose Your Clients
Often, people have to deal with rude and difficult clients in their corporate jobs. When you start a business, you can pick and choose the clients you do business with.
4. Control Your Cash Flow
5. Work From Home
Another reason why you should start your own business is because you can work from your house. You don't have to deal with traffic, you don't have to wake up two hours earlier and you have more time at home to spend with your family.



How to create a folder on a desktop








domingo, 13 de noviembre de 2011

Next Year - Jamie Cullum


Next Year, 

Things are gonna change,
Gonna drink less beer
And start all over again


Gonna read more books
Gonna keep up with the news

Gonna learn how to cook

And spend less money on shoes
Pay my bills on time
File my mail away, everyday
Only drink the finest wine
And call my Gran every Sunday



Resolutions

Well Baby they come and go
Will I do any of these things?
The answer's probably no
But if there's one thing, I must do,
Despite my greatest fears
I'm gonna say to you
How I've felt all of these years
Next Year, Next Year, Next Year


I'm gonna tell you, how I've felt


Resolutions

Well Baby they come and go
Will I do any of these things?
The answer's probably no
But if there's one thing, I must do,
Despite my greatest fears
I'm gonna say to you
How I've felt all of these years
Next Year, Next Year, Next Year



sábado, 3 de septiembre de 2011

Car Hire

My International Tourism Students, here you have the video about the listening from the book. It contains some images in order to make it easier to understand. But for a better support you can research these words:

Liability
Insurance
Pick up
Tax
Injury


At the the class will be discussing

Was the receptionist gentle? Did he give all the information? Was the call helpful?

I'm looking forward to hear your opinions.

See you.

domingo, 19 de junio de 2011

Lady Antebellum - Need You

STUDENTS, HERE YOU HAVE...THE LYRICS OF THIS AMAZING SONG. ENJOY IT!!!...AND PREPARE IT FOR NEXT CLASS. SEE YOU.
 
"Need You Now"

Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor.
Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
For me it happens all the time.

[Chorus:]
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now.

Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
For me it happens all the time.

[Chorus:]
It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now.

Oh whoa
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.

[Chorus:]
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Well I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.


domingo, 12 de junio de 2011

HELLO STUDENTS...HERE AGAIN, MAYBE YOU HATE ME BUT I DON'T CARE. I ONLY CARE THAT YOU PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE...SO, HERE YOU HAVE THE CONVERSATIONS FOR THE ORAL EXAM PART 100000. THEY'RE 3 CONVERSATIONS, IF YOU STUDY HARD YOU WILL GET 10. SEE YOU!

ACT THE CONVERSATIONS AS NATURAL AS YOU CAN. HAVE FUN!


CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE TV HOSTS


Jackie: What a night!
J: What WERE YOU DOING last night when the lights went out?
Bob: I WAS WASHING THE DISHES.
J: How about your wife. What was Dora doing last night?
B: She WAS TAKING A BATH.
J: I WAS still WORKING in the building.
J: Did you hear what happened to the station’s manager and his wife?
B: No! What were Mr. and Mrs. Green doing last night when the lights went out?
J: They WERE WRITING in the elevator.
B: Oh! That’s TERRIBLE.
J: Coming up a ROBBERY on River Street. We’ll back in a moment.


COMMERCIAL 1. THE LADY AND THE MAN.

A: I SAW YOU yesterday but you DIDN’T SEE ME.
B: Really? When?
A: At about 2:30. You WERE GETTING OUT A TAXI on Main Street.
B: That WASN’T ME. Yesterday at 2:30 I WAS COOKING dinner.
A: I guess I MADE a mistake.

CONVERSATION 2. THE BLACK MAN AND THE BLIND MAN.

A: I SAW YOU yesterday but you DIDN’T SEE ME.
B: Really? When?
A: At about 4:00. You JOGGING FOR THE PARK.
B: That WASN’T ME. Yesterday at 4:00 I WAS PLAYING TENNIS.
A: I guess I MADE a mistake.


LIGHTS WENT OUT= SE FUE LA LUZ
BLACKOUT= APAGÓN
JOGGING= TROTAR
MISTAKE= ERROR

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AGAIN ON THE OTHER PAGE.

viernes, 10 de junio de 2011

  Listening Exam

HELLO MY STUDENTS. HERE AGAIN PISSING YOU OFF WITH MY ACTIVITIES. WELL, THIS TIME IS AN EXAM. A LISTENING EXAM ABOUT PAST CONTINUOUS. YOU WILL SEE THE NEWS AND ANSWER WHAT YOU LISTEN IN YOUR EXAM. SO, BE PATIENT WITH YOU AND LISTEN CAREFULLY. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR EXAM...GUESS WHAT? ORAL EXAM. YOU ARE THE BEST. YOU CAN DO IT.

viernes, 3 de junio de 2011

What do you prefer?

Hello, my dear students. Well, here again writing this stuff for you. I don't have enough time to do this but I always do my best. This time I need that you learn Prefer To but giving some more opinions. You are going to watch a video about some preferences, work or study but abroad. Let's get started.


Abroad means in other country or countries. For example "I'd like to study in Canada = I'd like to study abroad" When you use "Abroad" you DON'T specify in which country you want to work or study, you just want to go out of Mexico. 


Now, watch the video


 


Video Quiz

1. Ivan prefer to...
a) study abroad
b)work abroad

2. Ivan thinks studying allows you to get...
a) new work
b) a network

3. Ivan thinks there are more __________________in working.

a) constraints
b)complaints


Now, let's DISCUSS some reasons to STUDY or WORK abroad.



IT'S A GREAT CHANCE TO....



When we finished, leave a MESSAGE ON THE BLOG IN ENGLISH...REMEMBER YOU NEVER PRACTICE....SO PRACTICE NOW. THANK YOU.


jueves, 26 de mayo de 2011

Vocabulary: Internet Activities

Hello my students. This is my first blog, but i have to tell you i'm not an expert, sorry. Remember, the most important thing is practice, practice and practice. No matter how, when or where. Let's get started!!!



 Internet Activities


 Write e-mails

Buy music online

 Play games online

 Shop online

  
Write a blog


With this vocabulary you can use expressions like these:

I love surfing the net.

I really like checking my e-mail / I don't like writing blogs because is boring.

I prefer to go shopping and get my CD's to buy music online.


Also, you can express your HABITS, PLANS, PREFERENCES, PRESENT AND PAST SITUATIONS, for example:


Conversation:

Robert: What are you doing Nelly? 

Nelly: Well, i'm here checking my e-mail. My brother is going to send me some important information.

Robert: Really? I didn't check my e-mail last night. I'm going to check it now.

Nelly: Cool. I check my e-mail three times a week.

Robert: Wow! I prefer to watch tv to spend my time on the computer.

Nelly: And, sometimes I buy music online. I want the new Lady Gaga song. It's great.

Robert: My sister wants that song, too


Now, write which are plans, present situations, past situations and habits

HABIT: _______________________________________

PAST SITUATION: _______________________________

PRESENT SITUATION: _______________________________
 
PREFERENCE: _____________________________________

PLAN: _________________________________________


Now, listen a description about Doug. This description is included in your WORKBOOK, page 4, exercise 1.


Complete the text with the internet activities Doug does.



HOMEWORK

Send a similar e-mail on workbook page 5

raul.garcia@itsna.edu.mx