Sonnet

I walk alone since you have broken it

I can’t believe my terrible own fate

It makes feel depressed a little bit

That I won’t find a sweet and perfect mate

This heart don’t want to go outside the earth

That begs without a possibility

One day the stars will come to this new birth

‘cause everything is dark inside of me

Today a rainbow kisses all the sky

This moment brings a candy space for us

‘cause things are perfectly here at God’s sight

Where everything is cleaned of mud and dust

If drops of pain are wetting your sad face

Just look the shining heart of flowers’ vase       

Metaphorical tanka

Rain or shine we are,

Where the glitters meet each other

I have a thing for you,

And breathing this crimson air

That it feels like petals’ rose.

Limerick

The sun is shining outside,
I’m trying to change inside
My mind is confused
A heart is reduced
It seems, I’m wanting to hide

Tanka

Today the night so special,
We are dreaming of a world
No time anymore.
So awful is this darkness
Begging to see you again.

Cinquain

Friendship

Lovely, pleasure

Dreaming, living, laughing

Beautiful flower of garden

Family.  

Should People Study Online Classes?

Since 2003, online enrollments have grown 358%, and 31% of students now take at least one online course (Allen & Seaman, 2011). Studying a foreign language requires the use of communicative skills. “Collaboration and interaction among learners are seen as important elements in the learning process” (Ros I Solé & Hopkins, 2007, p. 357). Sometimes, people do not know how to establish effective communication with people because aspects like culture, thoughts, and timidity influence the way people express ideas or comments. Because people do not always create good relationships, the lack of communication makes it more difficult to study a foreign language. Online classes can help to develop effective interaction among students without the need of face-to-face meetings using of technology when learning English as a foreign language.

Online classes offer students the opportunity to establish an effective interaction among classmates. “The use of discussion forums is recommended in online courses as a means of staying connected with students and promoting interaction” (Sebastianelli & Tamimi, 2011, p. 323). Additionally, online classes offer the opportunity for shy students to participate in discussions more easily (King, 2001). Because some students are afraid of sharing ideas or giving opinions in face-to-face classes, online classes help students to express their ideas or comments in an easier way. Thus, online classes offer the opportunity to establish good relationships as well as effective interaction because they are suitable for studying English as a foreign language.

However, online classes do not offer students the opportunity to establish an effective interaction among classmates because they do not have face-to-face meetings with their classmates. Staying for several hours in face-to-face classes encourages the fostering of relationships inside and outside the classroom (Cheng & Myles, 2003). On the other hand, online classes lack face-to-face meetings that students require in order to interact with classmates and to know who is behind a computer. Face-to-face English oral communication is helpful for students to enrich their communicative competence (Jadhav & Indani, 2012). When people study a language, they have to know how to develop and use it property in face-to-face conversations. For that reason, online classes do not help students to develop communicative and effective interaction with their classmates because they do not have face-to-face meetings that sponsor it.

Online classes can help to develop effective interaction among classmates without the need of face-to-face meetings through the use of technology. The creation of online communities involve the interaction with others students (Ros I Solé & Hopkins, 2007). With the introduction of new technologies that encourage more autonomy and participation from the learner can change the unidirectional teacher-to-learner communication typical of face-to-face classes can be expanded to include more student-to-teacher and student-to-student interaction in online classes (Horspool & Lange, 2010). When students develop self-learning with the use of online communities through the use of technology, they become more autonomous from a teacher. Because those students are responsible about their learning, they do not need a teacher in front of them. So, online classes promote students to develop interaction as well as take advantage of beneficial technology skills.

Online classes can help to develop effective interaction among students without the need of face-to-face meetings by the use of technology when learning English as a foreign language. For instance, online classes support students to make easier and more effective interaction with their classmates; furthermore, they develop technological skills using technology. If students take advantage of helpful tools that technology provides, they will get successful results during their studies. Although people consider online classes are not for everyone, access to technology is improving. Because online classes can help to develop effective interaction among students without the need of face-to-face meetings by the use of technology, they are suitable for studying English as a foreign language.

References

Allen, I. & Seaman, J. (2011). Going the Distance: Online Education in the USA 2011

            Wellesley. MA: Babson Survey Research Group.

Cheng, L. & Myles, J. (2003). Managing the change from on-site to online: Transforming ESL courses for teachers. Open Learning, 18(1), 29-38. doi: 10.1080/0268051032000054103

Horspool, A. & Lange, C. (2010). Applying the scholarship of teaching and learning: Student perceptions, behaviours and success online and face-to face. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1(16), 73-88.

Jadhav, N. & Indani, M. (2012). A study of effectiveness of face to face English communication skill among M Ed students. Indian Streams Research Journal, 2(9), 1-5.

King, K. (2001). Educators revitalize the classroom “Bulletin Board”: A case study of the influence of online dialogue on face-to-face classes from an adult learning perspective. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 33(4), 337-354.

Ros I Solé, C. & Hopkins, J. (2007). Contrasting two approaches to distant language learning. Distance Education, 28(3), 351-370. doi: 10.1080/01587910701611369

Sebastianelli, R. & Tamimi, N. (2011). Business statistics and management science online:

            Teaching strategies and assessment of student learning. Journal of Education for Business, 86, 317-325. doi: 10.1080/08832323.2010.525545

Cover Letter and Resumé

Because of the experience of teaching teen and adults that I am getting from my social service, I believe that I can contribute to private institutions like high schools as well as universities here in Aguascalientes.  I would like to work in these kinds of institutions because I consider them as the roots of society of our state. In those places, students need to receive a proper and professional education by a teacher that demonstrates teaching abilities.

Teaching young adults is an ability that I consider I have. Since I started doing the social service as a tutor, I recognize that this kind of job really allows me to help people learn English as a second language. It represents what I like to do. One example of this experience is that I am able to recognize students’ weaknesses and give them some suggestions they can do in order to improve in the use of the language. For this problem, I can search for new and interesting resources according to students’ personality that makes them find their way of learning. So, I believe that I really can help private institutions where teen and adults study.

I would like to work in an institution that follows a professional and educative philosophy that encourages students’ development.  When students finish their major, they will be catalogued by the institutions that gave them education. So, I would like to work with people who are interested in this type of way of working, also with people are worried about students’ future.

Nowadays, I know there are many English teachers looking for a job in high schools and universities, but I would really appreciate you taking into consideration my request.

Thanks for your time

Sincerely,

Nelva Villalvazo. 

See my resumé at: http://resume.linkedinlabs.com/hd6n56jef

Recommendation Letter

Luis Enrique Ortiz

2910 Ave. Vía Hispanidad

Zaragoza, 110867

2006 Ave. Paseo Gran Vía

Zaragoza, 150292

September 18, 2013

To whom it may concern:

I am studying English language teaching at Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, and I recommend Luis Enrique Ortiz for the position of English teacher at Tecnológico de Monterrey. I meet him since he was studying in this university in the same major as me. We have done some projects together, so I know his way of working. Nowadays, we are still in contact in order to share relevant information and helpful strategies and techniques to giving English classes.

                                                                                                                       

Currently, Luis Enrique already has some teaching abilities. He uses a wide variety of useful resources that reinforce the learning process. For example, using authentic and creative teaching material helps him to create dynamic classes. That attitude makes students feel comfortable in his classes. A good communication among him and his students is another aspect that Luis Enrique always emphasizes. Also, the way he communicates new and interesting ideas and his leadership allow him to demonstrate his capacity of working in a collaborative way inside a team.

Luis Enrique’s abilities, capacities, and dedication make him a teacher that can excel wherever he works. His experience in teaching young people as well as his training allow him to help students to keep real contact with language. The use of technology is one of those ways that he uses for practicing in the classroom as well as extra activities at home to reinforce the topic they saw in class. Because of his creativity using technology and useful and dynamic activities, I believe Luis Enrique is a good option for your university. In my opinion, he is a person that really loves teaching because he enjoys it.

  

Cordially,        

Nelva Villalvazo

UAA’ student

Purpose Statement

“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work” Aristotle. I agree that the main key of success in any job is an efficient communication as well as creating in a friendly environment. Additionally, at school must be a place where students can develop the use of the language. Another aspect that I like is sharing needs and ideas that create a positive improvement that benefit students. The purpose of teaching in a private school is sharing my experience working with young adults where I can benefit them in the process of learning a second language. Because I want to achieve this purpose, I will establish an effective communication among people who are working with me. Essentially, being opened minded when receiving constructive comments is an attitude I want to develop as well. Respectfulness creates great social interactions, so avoiding unnecessary discussions and fights represent a useful attitude. Because I want to give a better service, I will use technology with a  wide variety of creative and helpful material. 

Three Aspects that Make a Good Class when Teaching English

 

    Have you ever thought how a good class is like? English language teaching requires three aspects to consider in order to create a good class. Those three aspects are not the only ones, but they are centered basically on the teacher’s role. The teacher, as the immediate facilitator, requires paying attention to some proper attitudes and aptitudes to take into consideration in order to create advisable and advantageous classes. Teaching English as a second language includes aspects like promoting an effective communication among teacher and students, using creative and authentic material, and applying dynamic activities help to create good classes.

    Promoting an effective communication among the teacher and students and among themselves is the first attitude that creates a good class. Teaching involves the use of social interaction that involves communicating ideas, feelings, and emotions. Communication builds everything. When learners feel comfortable, they express their ideas better and more understably. In addition, it will be easier for the teacher to give them feedback and viceversa. So, effective communication is the first step that creates a good and easier way to learn a new language.

    Using creative and authentic material is another aspect that a teacher needs to pay attention when teaching a foreign language. This kind of material helps students understand the topic better that they have seen in class; furthermore, it needs to be according to students’ personality. Those can be auditory, visual, or kinesthetic. Because there are a variety of types of students, the teacher can identify those types in the students. So, the use of creative material offers many benefits throughout the learning process.

    Applying dynamic activities help learners to practice actively in the development of the language. Because sometimes even good teachers use the same type of activities each class, they give boring and stressful classes. Creating creative and dynamic activities promote the learners’ effective participation. If the teacher knows how to balance those activities, second language learners will find the most effective way to learn. So, the use of effective and creative dynamics helps to support the knowledge that was received in class.

     Although teaching is an activity that requires being in front of a class, aspects as good communication, creative material, and dynamic activities help to develop good classes. Those three give many benefits and advantages that implement a pleasant and friendly environment in the classroom. Consequently, students will have a better and progressive development in the use of the language. Even though the teacher sponsors those aspects, students decide how much useful those are. So, effective communication, appropriate material, and engaging activities should be focused on creating interesting, creative, and dynamic classes when teaching English as a second language.  

Advantages of Learning English as a Second Language

     Improving economic situation is a consequence of learning English as a second language. Nowadays, companies are hiring people who demonstrate they are skillful; moreover, they are able to speak a foreign language. The accomplishment of those requirements talks about the education of a person. So it will be easier for people getting a better job; consequently, they will improve their economic situation. Improving economic situation is not only one advantage of learning English as a second language, to increase cultural knowledge is another one.

     Another benefit of leaning English is to increase cultural knowledge. Some years ago people who knew how to write and read were considered as literate. Nowadays, is considered who knows English and how to use a computer. Also, learning a new language, can offer people the possibility to learn more about the culture of the countries that speaks that language. Because knowing about those aspects is useful, people should take into consideration to learn English as a second language. So, leaning a language can offer more than one advantage and many possibilitiesto learn though the pass of the time.