Free Topic

Today, you choose the topic you want to write about.
Try to do it in an academic language.
At least 150 words.

Write about your favourite piece of technology

Include in your post the following information:

What it is.
When you got it.
How you use it.
How often you use it.
Why you like it.
What life would be like without it.


- 140 words minimum.
- Include a picture (related with the post). 
- Comment on your teacher's post and 3 of your classmates’ blogs.

My Keyboard

It is a Casio keyboard, model CTK-750. It is not the best in audio and technology (like a Korg or Roland keyboard), but it is my favourite piece of technology. My daddy gave me a keyboard, because I wanted to take keyboard lesson´s at school on Saturdays. At that time, I was just a child, I was 10 years old. My teacher Mister Ernesto was so talented and I learnt a lot from him. He was so patient with me and my classmates.

When I was at university I used to rehearse with my band once a week. I cannot imagine myself without playing it. If I couldn´t play, probably I would try another instrument. Currently, in my free time, I upload videos in my Instagram account for my family and friends. Sometimes I feel under pressure or I have time to relax, I turn it on and I play for an hour and I feel like a rock star, at least once a week.

What about you guys?

Cheers!

Your career

Write about:

- your dream jobs when you were a child

- other career options that you had at the moment of applying to university

- what made you decide in the end

- your experience at university until now

- the kind of job you would like to have

 > word count: 130 words

 > don't forget to leave comments on 3 of your classmates' posts and on your teacher's post as well.

 

When I was a child, I always wanted to be an astronaut, a DJ, a police officer, a cook; however in high school I decided to become a teacher. My grades at school, in English, were especially good. In addition, I enjoyed helping my classmates with the subject. Finally, I figured it out that I could be a good teacher.

When I finished school, I was between English Pedagogy and Language or Communication Pedagogy. I think I chose the best option. Undoubtedly, I was completely sure; I wanted to be an English Teacher.

My experience at university was pretty good. At the beginning, learning English was not quite easy, but in third year, I was able to communicate with native speakers, and write long essays about different subjects. It was a matter of practicing the language with my mates and friends.

Nowadays, I am super glad with my job. Sometimes, I would like to have a better salary, but teacher`s life… at the end of the day, you realize it is an extremely rewarding job. Moreover, I have the opportunity to share experiences with people from different ages (kids, teens and adults) and diverse social background, cultures, and so on. It is an amazing experience.

Autobiography

For today, and as the first post of this semester, you have to write your autobiographies.
Include:

- Birth info
- Studies info (elementary/high school/ univ)
- Family Info
- Hobbies
- Others...

> Number of words: 120 (minimum)
> Make comments on three of your classmates' posts and also leave a comment on the teacher's post.

Verónica Aceituno was born in Santiago, Chile. At elementary school, she studied at Villa Jesús school. Later, sh
e completed her studies at Santa Clara school. Both located in La Cisterna. 
Veronica studied English Pedagogy at Alberto Hurtado University. She started to work in different places. Her first job was at New Heinrich High School, it is located close to Chile University. She worked in Tronwell Institute for five years. Teaching English is her passion. That is why she has taught to kids, teens, and adults.  
Also, she loves cats and dogs. She is the owner of two beautiful cats: Cotito and Isidora and a cute and crazy dog called Lulú. 
In her free time, Verónica plays the keyboard. She used to have a band. They played  80s rock and pop music from Madonna, The Smiths, The Cure