martes, 30 de octubre de 2012

RECORDING ASSIGNMENT

Hello sts!!
Remember that besides e-mailing the second recording,  you´re expected to complete the "Noticing & reformulating chart" and hand in it in.
Best, Laura

jueves, 25 de octubre de 2012

Schedule for 2nd mid-term exam and make-ups

Dear sts
The following dates correspond to your last mid-term exam and corresponding make-up in November:

  • Written exam (dictation and theory)  Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th (as scheduled)
  • Oral exam Thursday 8th, 8 to 9am and Thursday 8th, 10 to 12am. You can register next Wednesday November 1st (Laura´s schedule)
 Topics
1. Written exam (Theory)
  • Formal description of vowels short o; long o; short u; long u; schwa and long schwa
  • Diphthongs (introduction)
  • Closing diphthongs
  • Differences between vowels and consonants
  • General features of English consonants

2. Dictation (topmark 35 mistakes)

3. Oral exam

  • Discussion of the film Magic beyond words. (Guideline with instructions at Carpe Diem).
Make-up exams

  • November 19th and 20th, as scheduled (written test)
  • November 12th and 13th (oral test)

miércoles, 24 de octubre de 2012

Dictations

I have already uploaded some dictations in the system for you to practice. Here you have the link to download the instructions. Read them carefully and if you have any inconveniences please contact me . Good luck!!

click here

lunes, 22 de octubre de 2012

Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th

Dear sts
Pls reread general features of English consonants according to place and manner of articulation,voicing, breath effort and noise component  to be discussed  in class next week.

Take care,

Susan

ORAL ASSIGNMENT

Hi sts,

Just to tell u that you´ll find the guidelines for next week´s oral assignment in the "feedback" section of your booklet

Best, Laura