Level 2 / Project countries.

 Blog video 1: Colombia, Italy and France.

Link video: https://youtu.be/0wBMtQJzLwE?si=rDaLWQ4c8ARaMVxE

Colombia:

A: Culture: Colombia is a country with a rich and diverse culture, a product of the mixture of indigenous, European and African traditions. This mix is reflected in its music, dances, gastronomy and parties. Some examples of Colombian culture are: 

Music: vallenato, cumbia, porro, bambuco, salsa, champeta. 

Dances: cumbia, mapalé, joropo, bambuco, bullerengue. 

Festivities: Barranquilla Carnival, Cali Fair, Vallenato Festival.

B. Climate: Colombia has a wide variety of climates due to its geographical location and relief. Hot, temperate, cold, and moorland climates can be found. 

C. Food: Colombian food is a mixture of flavors and aromas. Some of the typical dishes are: Bandeja paisa, Ajiaco, Lechona, Sancocho and Arepas.

D. Clothes: The clothing worn in Colombia varies depending on the climate and region. In warm areas, light and cool clothing is worn, while in cold areas warmer clothing is worn. 

E. People: Colombians are known for being kind, hospitable, and cheerful. They are people who enjoy life, music and partying.

Italy:

A. Culture: Italy is a country with a rich culture and history dating back to Roman times. Its artistic and architectural heritage is recognized worldwide, with cities such as Rome and Florence full of historical monuments and museums. Italian culture is also characterized by its strong family tradition, its passion for food and wine, and its taste for social life.

B. Climate: Italy has a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The climate varies depending on the region, with the northern areas being cooler and the southern areas warmer.

C. Food: Italian cuisine is one of the most popular in the world. It is characterized by its use of fresh and seasonal ingredients, as well as its regional variety. Some of the most famous dishes in Italian cuisine are pizza, pasta, lasagna, risotto, and gelato.

D. Clothing: The Italian style is known for its elegance and sophistication. Italians usually wear good-quality, well-cut clothing. In cities, the style is more formal, while in rural areas it is more informal.

E. People: Italians are known for being friendly, warm, and welcoming. They are passionate about their country and culture, and are always willing to share it with visitors. They are also very sociable and enjoy spending time with family and friends.

France:

A. Culture: France has a rich culture that has developed over centuries. France is known for her love of art, literature, music, gastronomy and fashion.

B. Climate: The weather in France varies by region. In the north, the climate is temperate, with cold winters and mild summers. In the south, the climate is Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot summers.

C. Food: French gastronomy is one of the richest and most varied in the world. Some of the most typical dishes include: 

• Quiche Lorraine.

• Soupe à l'oignon.

• Coq au vin.

• Boeuf bourguignon.

• Crêpes.

D. Clothing: The French style is characterized by casual elegance, combining classic garments with modern touches and tasteful accessories.

E. People: The French are generally friendly and polite. They are people who are proud of their culture and their country. They tend to be quite reserved at first, but they open up easily once they get to know you.

Unit 5

 Technology.

TAB 8 ULTRA - SAMSUNG

The Samsung Tab S8 Ultra is a very popular tablet on the market. It has a 14.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 2960 x 1848 pixels. The design is sleek and modern, with a slim frame and a matte finish. The tablet comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and 16GB RAM to ensure smooth and fast performance. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is very versatile and useful in many situations. It is easy to carry as it is thin and lightweight, making it perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs a portable device. In terms of activities, the tablet is commonly used to browse the Internet, watch movies and television series, play video games, create multimedia content, work or study.

Present Continuos.

Positive:

1. The teacher is explaining the lesson.

2. I'm listening to the teacher and taking notes.

3. The students are participatibg in the exercise.

4. She’s preparing for a presentation.

5. He’s raising his hand to participate.

6. I'm working on the assignment.

Negative:

1. He isn’t  paying attention to the instructions.

2. I ain’t participating in class.

3. She isn’t paying attention to the teacher.

4. He isn’t doing the activity about the appliances

5. I ain’t studying for the test.

6. She isn’t interested in learning.

Interrogative:

1. Are you learning something new?

2. Is he paying attention to the teacher?

3. Is she ready for the next class?

4. Are you using the textbook?

5. Is she answering the teacher's questions? 

6. Is he explaining the lesson?

Unit 4

 A restaurant invitation.

First scene: My friend called to inviting me a lunch.

Second scene: We are looking at the menu and preparing to order.

The menu.

Unit 3

 My family and relatives.

I come from a small family made up for three members: My mom, my stepdad and me.

This’s my mom

My mom’s name is Sandra Zarache. She’s forty-one years old. Her birthday is on December 12th. She’s an independent worker. Her favorite genre of music is salsa, and her favorite food is chinese fried rice. She’s married. She’s looks like my grandmother.

This’s my stepdad.

My stepdad name is Daniel Cespedes. He’s forty-one years old. His birthday is on July 28th.  He’s a driver. His favorite genre of music is vallenato, and his favorite food is shrimp rice. He’s married. He’s looks like his brother.

This’s me.

My name is Gwen Velasquez Zarache. I’m seventeen years old. My birthday is on February 9th. I’m a law student in second semester. My favorite genre of music is R&B and rap. My favorite food is spaghetti. I think i look like my father.

Unit 1 and 2

Personal information. 

Hi everyone! My fisrt name is Gwen and my last name is Velasquez. I´m seventeen years old. I´m from Barranquilla. My nacionality is Colombian. There are three of us in my family. I live with my mother and my stepdad. My birthday is on 9 february. I´m a second semester law student. My favorite hobbies are listening to music and reading books. My best quality is honesty. I´ve three cats named Juana, Manuela and Blanqui. My favorite month is December because I like everything related to Christmas. My number cell phone is: 302-313-0188. My email addres is: zarachegwen@gmail.com

 Nice too met you all,

Gwen. :)

Introducing someone.

Accept an invitation. 

A: hi how are you? Are you free on Saturday evening? There’s a rock concert at the metropolitan stadium, do you want to go?

B:hello, i'm fine. I'd love go. What time?

A: at 8:00 pm

B:sounds good, you know the addres?

A: Yes. it’s on the street 46 avenue murillo

B:great, see you there!