29/11

Today, Caterine took over and presented the next task: competition entry. This is one of the task types in the CAE.

We will continue writing tomorrow and the texts should be handed in after tomorrow's class. Also, don't forget to prepare for book circles (tomorrow!).

22/11

Today we looked at the planning for our book circles which will begin tomorrow! Be prepared... (see reading instructions).

We also talked about the idiom "by word of mouth" and a pronunciation issue (how do really you pronounce "really"?).

Last but not least you were given time to prepare for book discussions tomorrow. You could also use your time to read the CAE compendia.

15-16/11

Thursday's class contained novel instructions and a lecture on post-colonialism. Make sure you read the reading instructions carefully; our first book circle will take place Friday next week.

Friday's class contained CAE info, work with CAE compendia and novel reading.

9/11

Yesterday, I asked you to write a review on your own (since I was not here). The instructions and an example review can be found in  the CAE compendia (CAE Crash Course and Writing Reference).

Today, we worked with peer-reviewing each other's texts. Also, we looked at some "old" idioms from previous translation exercises and the "new" idiom "to burn rubber" (in the non-naughty sense).

Lastly, we worked with a new translation exercise.