Sunday, 21 September 2008

What makes a good learner?


Read the article 'What makes a good learner?' and identify the main areas.

Now think about your English language learning and think about your strengths as a learner and what you need to improve. There will be a task in week 2 related to your reflections.

Welcome to the blog!


Welcome to your class blog.


Where to start? Right here by getting to know each other. So, for me, Allyson - your teacher, home is near Torres Novas. This is the view from home at night, with some creative adaptation! It takes me quite a while to get to the faculty - almost 3 hours! When I worked in London I thought 45 minutes was a long time. But I love the contrast of Lisbon life and living in the country. I live with my partner Jonathan, and Jaffa and Jinga. You will find out about them sooner or later!

I started learning to paint last year. One of my goals is to paint fabulous skies. Another is to play jazz piano. My favourite place is floating in a hanging chair, feet off the ground. My favourite meal is either a really good, home-made Italian pasta ( I make my own pasta), or a huge plate of vegetables with couscous. I lived in Algeria, hence the influence. My favourite place in Portugal is right here in Adofreire. That is another story! Looking forward to working with you this semester. Tell us you have safely arrived by replying to this message with some news about yourself.