Thursday, February 21, 2013

Welcome to our class blog!




Dear students!

I am more than happy to announce that our first class blog is officially opened and I warmly welcome you all to join in!

Let's start learning English online and enjoy in our virtual classes from now on!

As a warm-up activity, I would like you to think about your reasons to learn English and what kind of a learner you are. It is very important to identify your English goals in order to help you understand what is important for you and make your learning English more effective.

I recommend you to use this link and complete the quiz which will help you discover what kind of English learner you are and what are your learning needs:

English Learning Goals Quiz - Why Are You Learning English?

Good luck!

Please, share your results with us by posting a comment on our class blog.

I look forward to 'seeing' you all online soon!

Best regards,

Izela




54 comments:

  1. I finished the quiz and here's what I got: "The answer below shows what kind of learner you are." I swear, there's nothing below. :D

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  2. I also finished the quiz and I got the same problem like colleague Nela! There wasn't any answer below!

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  3. The same problem happened to me !

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  4. Wow! We must be really bad learners. :D

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  6. I got this "The answer below shows what kind of learner you are". And there was nothing below, too!

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  8. Dear students,

    I am so sorry that you all experienced the same problem once you completed the quiz. I really don't know what could it be. Maybe they ask for some kind of registration on that page in order to be able to get particular feedback information. Sorry once more, I should have seen it by myself earlier.

    But still we can do something with this quiz. I suppose you all went through all the questions and provided your answers. What about writing a short comment with your own reflection on it? What did you find out about your learning English? What are your goals and intrests as an English language learner? Please, think about it, and share your thoughts with us on our class blog.

    Best regards to all of you,
    Izela

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  9. I do not use English often. I am learning English to use information by reading newspapers or Internet. I think that in English is most important communicating and konwledge of English words, grammar. I often ask my friends some grammar questions and only a few of them know the correct answer. However, they are fluent in English and can read, speak, listen and communicate effectively. Reading, listening and speaking are most important aspects of any language. The same is true for English. I use English when I travel,when I was in Internet and when I speak to friends via Internet.
    Being able to speak a language is not related to how smart you are. I think that anyone can learn how to speak at least one language.

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  10. I think that I am focused on developing communication skills. I've learned most of the basics in school,
    but now I am more focused on learning how to use English properly in every day communication. That's why I try to stay informed
    by using different contents and doing activities that I'm interested in, that way I can enjoy learning something
    new and it's much easier to memorize it.
    I consider that learning a language is a continuing process and something we need to work on every day.
    By using the English language actively and on a daily basis, we can easily develop all of our language skills without much effort.

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  11. As a many students I mostly use my Englsh at the class, but outside of the class I use my English when I talk with my friends on the facebook or email. It's very important for every person to learn new language beside first language because it is benefit for every person. The most important thing when you speak english is communicating, because on that way you improve your language. Beside the communicating in English learning also the pronunciation is very important so the people can understand us.
    In my point of view English language is benefit because it helps us to learn new things, to find a better job, communicate with other people and ect.

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  12. Hello to everyone.In my short review I shall try to say some essentiall things for me.As first,I wondered why I learn English language?This Quiz helped me a lot to understand it.Do I need to speak English to improve my skills related to the work I'm doing or I need it to speak for travel and hobbies?I realized the fact that I'm interested in communicating in English for my future job.The knowledge that I actually need,I want to focus on building and improving myself in a field of work where I want to be the best,as far as I can provide it,in accordance with my capabilities.

    Thank you for your consideration of this comment.

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  13. I have the same problem with my quiz. However, I was never a big fan of English, probably because it wasn't a "must" before, but I most definitely believe that it's important because it has a lot of benefits. I want to focus on improving my English because I will use it in the future. I believe that today knowledge is our strongest weapon, and there's a Latin saying: "Quot linguas calles, tot homines vales." I am excited about this opportunity to learn and gain new expirience.

    Best regards,
    Melika Mulagić

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  14. Hello! I have problem with that quiz, because there was not any answer below. However, I am a beginner. I do not know many words of English. I think that English is most important language. In recent times as English has become a global language, used in different places all over the world, it has become a much richer language in the past. I use English only on the Internet. I should learn a lot of English words, because the English is of great benefit to me.

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  15. Hi! I have the same problem with the quiz.
    However, I am a big fan of English, probably because I ever have a good teacher. I¨d like to learn much and much English, especially grammar. The English lenguage is most important for communicate with other people in diferent country. Consider that learning a language is a continuing process and something we need to work on every day.
    Adisa

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  16. Hi I have the same problem with quiz.However,I think that English is most important, and I am learning English now.I understand English.I learn Englih on web site.I am learning English by watching movies, reading and speaking with friends.. it is a little bit difficult because of grammar, but I hope that I will solve everything soon.I will do my best to improve my English.
    Jasmina Drkic

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  17. Hello, I also finished the quiz, I got the same problem like my colleagues. I use English at the class and when I talk with friends via the internet and when I travel on holiday.It is very important for every person to learn English because English is the most popular language in the world and we can understand each other. The most importan thing is communicating. We need to work on English every day. I learn English because I learn new things, lot of new words and so I have a better communication.

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  18. Regards to all !
    In my opinion,English language is required for any young person if they want to succeed in any form of work.I use English every day,because I want to improve my language skills,I want to be confident when it comes to my English.

    When it comes to quiz, the questions are very interesting and I would like to know the result. But never mind, they encouraged me to think about some other aspects and reasons for learning English.

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  19. Hello, everyone !!!

    The results of the quiz did not even show me but I leave a few words.
    I learn the English language for a long time as you, which enables me to say that he is a very important part of our daily lives. We live in such an environment where it is used in some purposes, often in some almost never.

    English I'm doing quite well there are parts that are difficult for me, but with little effort they overcome. We need to know English because of the general culture and the new generation that will be even more necessary.
    Santa Claus.

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  20. Dear students,

    I am more than happy to see that our first attempt to use this class blog as a discussion board did not fail because of some technical problems we experienced while trying to complete this Task 1.

    I apologize to all of you for not having detected the problem earlier by myself. But I am glad that you followed my advice and provided your own reflections about your answers in the quiz.

    Many thanks to all of you who posted your comments and contributed to our first online discussion. It was really interesting to read about your experiences in learning English so far.

    I would also like to recommend you the link: http://reallifebh.com/the-8-types-of-english-learners, where you can read about the 8 types of English learners and maybe try to decide which one of them is yours. Have fun!


    Best regards,

    Izela

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  22. I also finished the quiz and I want to tell you that I use English every day,because I want to improve my language skills. English language is important thing when you want to talk with people in other country, but I want to say you that my grammar is much better than my communication with other people. Also, the quiz help me to understand why I learn English language. English language helps me to read books which are writing on it, to find a better job in my future, learn new things and etc.

    Best regards!

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  24. Hello,
    Like everyone I learn the English for a long time, and I use this language at the class, with my friends, when I travel, for listening music etc.
    English is very important for every person because this language is most popular in the world and we can communicate with everyone if we know it. So, we need to improve our language skills.
    Knowing English language is great benefit for everyone.

    Best regards.


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  25. Some people says that you worth as much as you know language.English language is language that speaks all people in world.Wherever you go,you'll find someone who knows English language.It's hard to find a job today,but if you know English it will be easier to you to get employ.I like reading books,some of them aren't translated od bosnian,unfortunatly.I'll like to know English enough and can read books on English.There is a lot of reason why is good to know English language.

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  26. Hello to everyone,
    I believe that the English language is very important in communication which is important for everything else in life, but many people don't think so, becouse they don't know it enough, such as some basic things like a grammar, or they're afraid to use it to communicate. I speak English on holidays, not without mistakes, but enough to know the information that I needed, I often use the website in English, and it helps me a lot. Everyone should know at least something basic in English language.Everyone can learn it if he wants. I want it, and I hope that I will be able to overcome what I do not know so well.

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  27. Hello!

    I really enjoy to study English. I think it is very useful and I want to learn as much as possible. I don't use English often in conversation because I don't know many people who speak English and want to use it in everyday conversation, but I wach TV shows and movies almost every day in English, without subtitles. For me, the most important English task is exchanging ideas with other people. And I probably never dream in English,it's so funny.

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  28. Dear all!

    Thanks a lot for adding your comments and joining in our class discussion. I enjoyed so much reading your posts, especially because you did your best to write them in English. I know this is something new for you and I really appreciate all your efforts. I am so proud of you all!!!

    I am happy to know that you liked the quiz and that you spent some time thinking about your own experience in learning English and some possible ways how to improve it. You have come up with so many wonderful ideas, and it is great that you already use some good strategies to practice your English out-of-class.

    Just keep up with the good work!!!

    Warm regards to all,

    Izela

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  29. Hi! :)
    I didn't know that we had this quiz (I'm late again) :)
    So, after having a feeling "I want to smash my computer because that site didn't work as it should"; I'm not quite interested in replying. But I'll try. :)
    So, I'm using English almost every day for search on the internet. I'm looking for basic information and new techniques for paper crafting. Also, I'm finding interesting games and texts for preschool kids. Not so often I use it to communicate with my frinds on Facebook and wiht my friends volunteers. During Gramar school I used English to read Shakespeare's poetry, but that was a long time ago, when I had more spare time. So, that's all folks! :)
    By! :)

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    1. Hello Lamija,

      I am sorry you were frustrated with your computer and that site which didn't work properly. Things like that may happen every while and then, so you should definitely let it go and try to relax :)
      I am glad to read from your post that you use English and the Internet every day and that you also try to speak it as much as you can. You are on a good way to become an even more competent English user.

      Good luck!
      See you next class!

      Regards,
      Izela

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  30. Hi,
    i really enjoy learning english. i'm using it almost every day by talking with friends, reading,writting... i think english is so important in our lives..if we want to get good job, if we want to visit other countries, or communicate with foriegners, we need to know english language. but many peple isn't interested in leanrning lamguages, i dont know real reason, maybe they think it is hard to learn or they just don't want to learn it. but the point is- knowing other language make us more valuable person.

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    1. Hi Mirnesa,

      I am happy to find out from your post that you like learning English and that you use it on a daily basis. You definitely recognized its importance nowadays and I would kindly recommend you to keep that positive attitude and go on with the good work!

      Best,
      Izela

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  31. Hello there,
    I am new here, so I will try to catch up with you guys.
    I tried to open the quiz and actually succeeded but at the end I experienced the same problem as you did. So, I will try to summarize it here.
    First of all, I really like English, a lot! When I was young (around 4-5) I used to watch cartoons on Sky one. I also think that was my first connection with the this language.
    English language became the most important language in my life, after my native language, of course. The major reason is I work for American pharmaceutical company, so I have to communicate with my colleagues from all over the world on daily basis and English is the official language. I also have a lot of foreign friends and I am pretty much sure I am able to speak, understand and to be understood without any problems. I am also aware my English is not perfect but every day I learn something new and this is the way for me to improve my English knowledge.
    Since this is my first comment I would like to finish it and to send my best regards to all of you.
    Ivana

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    1. Hello Ivana,

      Welcome to our class blog! I am glad that you have a positive stance towards learning English and that you use it quite often. You have so many wonderful opportunities to learn it even more and I do hope that you will soon become more confident and competent in English communication.

      Best regards,
      Izela

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  32. Today it is very important to know English.
    Unfortunately I do not use it so often. Mostly via the Internet. But l think it is very useful and I want to learn as much as possible.
    I think it will oline learning English to improve our English.

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    1. Hello Amela,

      I fully agree with you that it is very important to know English nowadays. The Internet provides many possibilities for interactive and independent learning so I definitely recommend it to you.

      Hope you will make a lot of progress soon!

      Regards,
      Izela

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  33. Hello!

    I think that English language is very important nowadays. It is everywhere around us. I often use English, when I am listening to music, watch movies, when I travel and when I meet foreigners in my country. When I am outside the class I use English with other non-native English speakers, because I have a friend from Canada, she is actually from Pakistan, and that friendship helps me to learn English better. I also think thez the important thing is communicating. Learning English is fun and one of my hobbies.

    Enida Suljkanovic

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    1. Dear Enida,

      I am glad that you recognize how important it is to learn English today and that you really enjoy doing that. You have been using many good ways to improve your English so far. Just stay on the same track and keep on making progress.

      Best,
      Izela

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  34. Hello our dear teacher Izela,

    Firstly I want to thank You for this wonderful site, for allowing us that in this way we can exchange our views.I also think that English is very important now and that will be important in future.I am confident in my knowledge of the English language, which I love every day to expand and learn more. For me it is not problem to learn.So people if you want to be proud of your self,study hard,not only at university,but all life.

    Best regards,

    Emina Skenderović

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    1. Dear Emina,

      Many thanks for your positive comments. I am happy that you like our class blog. It's nice to hear that you are confident with using English and that is very important. What I also appreciate is your willingness to keep on learning and improving your skills. Just stay as you are and I wish you luck!

      Best,
      Izela

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  36. Hello!
    I also had problem with getting results of this quiz.
    I speak English every day at wotk, 8-9 hours a day. My English improved a lot, and I think speaking and understanding English language is very important for all people, nowdays. Most of the companies and schools are asking knowledge in English, so that's why it's so popular around the world. For me it's becoming like my native language. I enjoy reading books on English (Charles Dickens is my favourite author) more than on Bosnian. It' more fun and interesting. When I use internet, I'm always prefer pages on English, so in that way I'm always looking for some unknow words, and then I'm trying to find them in dictionary. I'm very confident with using English, and I'm using it most of the time when I'm communicating with people at work since I'm working in Internationl Preschool.
    If there is anything else that I need to add or write my opinion about something, just let me know.
    Thank You and
    Best regards,
    Amna Avdić

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  37. I finished the quiz and I want to tell you that I use English every day. First reason is:English language is important thing when you want to talk with people in other country. I love every day to expand and learn more. I use English language mostly via the Internet.I'm looking for basic information and new techniques for paper crafting.
    Best regards!I love every day to expand and learn more.

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  38. Hi everyone!! :)


    I also finished the quiz and I want to tell that I use English almost every day, because I want to improve my language skills.
    English is very important because he is one of the main languages today. English language is important thing when you want to talk with people in other country,or you want to get better job. Every-day communication in the world is mostly on English. When you want to know informations from all over the world you get them on English. Almost every text on Internet is on English. So, I think it is very useful and I want to learn as much as possible.
    As a many students I mostly use my English in the class, but outside not very often. That's all for now!

    Regards,
    Aldina


    I try do my best to learn as much as I can.

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  39. Hi,
    My opinion about learning English language is obvious. It isn't that easy,but it's not so hard at all. First,you must have cabbage to start learning English language. Then you have to believe in your abilities to do that. That will lead you to the finish. I'm the type of a person who can undrestand other people speaking this language,but I'm not so good at speaking or writing, That's my big problem.
    But I really hard want to learn how to speak English language,because,in my future,I want to travel many countries. And this language is one of the main languages all around the world. So then, I can communicate with strangers so easily. Learning English language is also important for finding new jobs,and knowing more than one language just makes us more smarter. That's my opinion.

    Regards,
    Aida

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