New RELO Andes Blog Entry

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Regional English Language Office. U.S. Embassy, Lima, Peru.  New RELO Andes Blog Entry: Peru and PeruTESOL: A Visitor’s Impressions Peru and PeruTESOL: A Visitor’s Impressions Aug 22, 2013 09:34 am | Andean Region RELO by Dan Presson, Director, Advocacy for STEM in ESL, Inc. I teach English as a Second Language in the United States. I have a technical background, so I use STEM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Mathematics) to teach English. Perhaps because of the method I use, I have given many presentations on the use of STEM to teach ESL at conferences and in discussion groups, both in the USA and internationally, including National Science Teachers Association, TESOL, and PeruTESOL, among others. Of all the conferences I have attended, I must say that from my first PeruTESOL conference in Lima, my experiences with the Peruvian people have always been exceptionally positive. I have visited Peru three times now. The first was Lima, as just mentioned, Chiclayo, and Tacna. The climate of Chiclayo exemplified the character of the Peruvian people, warm and friendly, while Tacna’s foggy chill was dissipated by the warmth of its people. All three visits have been for PeruTESOL conferences. I have found that the members of PeruTESOL echo the friendliness of the families I met in Lima. The members of PeruTESOL are not only gracious, but extremely professional, as well. The hospitality and professionalism of  PeruTESOL extends from PeruTESOL’s president Nefdy Falconi Salazar to members like Julio Gago, the well-dressed gentleman in the photo, Dora Karina Momoni who gave me a guided tour of Tacna and helped me with my Spanish, and Lourdes Ugarte who guided me in Chiclayo. I must, also, mention Marcela Raffo. Marcela is with the US Embassy’s RELOAndes (Regional English Language Office) in Lima. I have heard many positive comments from Peruvian ESL teachers regarding Marcela. Marcela, like other Peruvians I have met, exemplify the Peruvian character. On my first visit to Lima I met a Peruvian family at the hotel where I was staying with my family.  We soon became friends, and visited the historic Castillo de Real Felipe in Callao and several Huacas.  Later, we met another family and visited Pachacamac together.  Without the graciousness of these families I may have never seen these wonders. Both of these families have become friends. We correspond via e-mail regularly and I visit them whenever I am in Peru. Hopefully, they will visit the US someday, where I’ll gratefully return their hospitality. My experiences with the Peruvian people are by no means unique. I have heard many similar experiences from other visitors to Peru. All agree, the heart of the Peruvian people is golden.   Read More Recent Posts Using VOA Learning English My Experience at TESOL 2013 The Regional English Language Office for the Andean Region is based at the U.S. Embassy in Lima and serves English language teachers, trainers, administrators and students in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.  It cooperates with Ministries of Education, Binational Centers, professional teachers’ associations, Fulbright, Peace Corps, public and private universities and other higher education institutes, among other partners, in order to build a stronger understanding between the peoples of the Andean region of Latin America and the U.S.

GRAMMAR REVIEW UNAC - BASIC 1 / 6PM - 8PM

Good Afternoon  fellas:

VIDEO 1 : Grammar Focus - PRESENT SIMPLE HAVE HAS / DO DOES

*Watch the video and take notes about the explanation as well as the examples given in it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf5dGowMVQs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAqZy8d3whA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcyyKtmFMiQ

 Have a nice weekend.

 Kind Regards

Prof. Giovanni Gonzales
ggonzales2005@gmail.com
cel: 996221730

New RELO Andes Blog Entry

Regional English Language Office. U.S. Embassy, Lima, Peru.  New RELO Andes Blog Entry: Using VOA Learning English

Using VOA Learning English Aug 13, 2013 09:01 pm | Andean Region RELO submitted by the U.S. State Department’s Office of English Language Programs VOA Learning English (many might recognize it as Special English) is a site that provides engaging and interesting content based on news and information. Special English is “special” because stories are read at a slower rate of speech than regular VOA English programs. Also, the stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level, and in some cases at lower levels. The content changes regularly. There is something for everyone of all ages and fields of interest, whether learning or teaching English. Additionally, users can access content on foreign policy issues to review, discuss, or debate. The site provides text and audio (MP3 files) so learners can read and listen to the stories to maximize learning. The social media support is wide-ranging: VOA Learning English has a Facebook page, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, and a YouTube channel. Short, captioned videos allow learners to watch and hear a report while reading the rolling script.  The main site has a built-in dictionary (click on any word in any story), a WordBook app for iPhone and Android, podcasts, RSS feeds, and much more. For lovers of slang and vocabulary, and cultural meanings in an American context, there is the weekly program Words and Their Stories. Those who are interested in American English and linguistics can also use Wordmaster, an entertaining and informative show about language, with audio and texts of interviews in regular speed English.  Do you want students to learn English through the discussion of current events in the news, including U.S. foreign policy topics? Use the daily “As It Is” news scripts and audio files posted on the home page of VOA Learning English. Explore the site! Regular use of Learning English will help teachers and learners use and improve their English, while learning about a broad range of topics, in an innovative and creative way.   Read More

Recent Posts My Experience at TESOL 2013 The Power of Sharing: My Experience at TESOL in Dallas, TX 2013 The Regional English Language Office for the Andean Region is based at the U.S. Embassy in Lima and serves English language teachers, trainers, administrators and students in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.  It cooperates with Ministries of Education, Binational Centers, professional teachers’ associations, Fulbright, Peace Corps, public and private universities and other higher education institutes, among other partners, in order to build a stronger understanding between the peoples of the Andean region of Latin America and the U.S.

GRAMMAR REVIEW Present Progressive- UNAC - BASIC 3 / 4PM - 6PM

Good Afternoon  fellas:

VIDEO 1 : Grammar Focus - PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

*Watch the video and take notes about the explanation as well as the examples given in it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEBRIBtq7q0



 Have a nice weekend.

 Kind Regards

Prof. Giovanni Gonzales
ggonzales2005@gmail.com
cel: 996221730

[ELTeCS_PERU] Quote

Dear colleagues

 

I read this quote in my daily calendar and thought you may find it useful. Enjoy!

 

"Every day I live I am more convinced that the waste of life lies in the love we have not given, the powers we have not used, the selfish prudence that will risk nothing and while, shirking pain, misses happiness as well."(Mary Cholmondeley)

 

 

Maria Luisa Mu

Live as if you were to die tomorrow.

Learn as if you were to live forever.

 

http://mumimariatefl.blogspot.com/

http://mumimaria.blogspot.com

GRAMMAR REVIEW UNAC - BASIC 1 / 6PM - 8PM

Good Afternoon  fellas:

VIDEO 1 : Grammar Focus - POSSESSION

*Watch the video and take notes about the explanation as well as the examples given in it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vueyyL3lYr8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcs3M-XIdFk

VIDEO 2 : Grammar Focus - THIS / THAT 

*Watch the video and take notes about the explanation as well as the examples given in it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYD0vKjgmiA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTu5xjQiUxU

 Have a nice weekend.

 Kind Regards

Prof. Giovanni Gonzales
ggonzales2005@gmail.com
cel: 996221730

GRAMMAR REVIEW How much /How many - UNAC - BASIC 3 / 4PM - 6PM

Good Afternoon  fellas:

VIDEO 1 : Grammar Focus - MUCH / MANY

*Watch the video and take notes about the explanation as well as the examples given in it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOnJADStd8g

VIDEO 2 : Grammar Focus - CAN /  COULD 

*Watch the video and take notes about the explanation as well as the examples given in it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaBH_huiJSM

Listening Practice : NICE TO MEET YOU

Here you are the link for listening:

http://www.esl-lab.com/childintro/childintrord1.htm

http://www.esl-lab.com/childintro/childintrosc1.htm



 Have a nice weekend.

 Kind Regards

Prof. Giovanni Gonzales
ggonzales2005@gmail.com
cel: 996221730

[ELTeCS_PERU] ELT Masters Peru

Dear Teachers,

This mail is to greet you and to inform you that our webpage is now ready for you to register officially as a member of our National Registry of Teachers of English in Peru - ELT Masters Peru. The website is:

www.eltmastersperu.com

Please take a minute of your time to fill in the information requested.

Thanks again for your support.

Regards,

Arturo Field

President

[ELTeCS_PERU] IATEFL - PERU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE REPORT AND NEWS!

Report on the 3rd IATEFL PERU International  Annual Conference

 

The IATEFL-PERU International  Conference  2013 “UNSTOPPABLE TEACHER DEVELOPMENT: LEARNING SUCCESS”  took place at Miraflores Park Hotel , Lima on Saturday, July 13th, 2013

After a  nice welcoming  opening addressed by Carol Read, IATEFL President to whom we are really grateful, the first Plenary was delivered by Michael Carrier, Director, Strategic Partnerships at Cambridge English Language Assessment, who  brilliantly talked and made  participants digest  what was delivered and interact in his Plenary: “One-to-one digital language learning: handheld devices, Plan Ceibal and new classroom models”.Then , we had  Paul Woods, British Council's English Language Adviser for the "southern cone" of the Americas, and his great Presentation :"The ELT Crystal Ball: a glimpse into the future of language teaching and an example of where its already happening", The Plan Ceibal  which was mentioned by both Michael and Paul left us with a feeling and all the inspiration to make it happen in Peru..why not? Impossible is nothing!

Participants had their Coffee break, Book Fair, and  networking, the latter one is a key aspect in our ELT Events in the Association.

After networking, we had the ‘Karaoke and Video Time!  participants were singing, enjoying , some of them dancing..! and  also participated  in the Video Telling.

We were honored to have Vinicius Nobre, Brazil - Academic Manager Cultura Inglesa  delivering his Plenary The Road less travelled…what being a teacher means in our society and the challenges we face, a superb Presentation.

After Vini’s Presentation, we had Terry Lemanis, US - Anglo Peru  in his Presentation Using songs with young learners which really covered different levels and the how, when , why using songs, a great presentation as well!

The second Coffee break was a mixture of buying books in a very good price, tasting delicious things and meeting more teachers , talking with all the Presenters, a very nice experience indeed!!

For the closing Plenary, we had Eileen Murphy , Ireland - Open University of Catalonia and her Presentation: Continuing Professional Development: IT-for Ts, which is a key point if we are willing to develop personal and professionally effectively, excellent presentation!

 

Our deepest gratitude to Allan Taggart, British Council, who since the very first moment we were in touch, he kindly offered his help ,

Therefore, we could have Paul Woods with us! To Michael Carrier, who has been supporting us professionally, to Eileen Murphy , Ireland - Open University of Catalonia for having accepted to deliver a Plenary, in spite of all her duties, to Vini, Vinicius, extraordinary ELT professional from Latin America who left ‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’ in the participants.

Regarding Publishers, our deep gratitude to ANGLO-PERU and LPB –MM, for being there with us !

To the following publishers who send presents for  the Raffle: Pearson, SBS, Innova Schools, Cambridge, LPB MM, ANGLO PERU .

Special thanks to Joanna Ruskin , Cambridge English Language Assessment-Cambridge University for going to the Conference, talk to the Audience with very good news and give two bags for the raffle, besides the very interesting books it had,  the scholarship to do TKT online for a year .It  was a great surprise .Two teachers were the fortunate winners.

To the British Council –UK for having sent material for the Raffle . our forever acknowledgment.

Just two days before July 13, we got the very good news that IATEFL-PERU had obtained 35 Basic Wider Memberships, we applied in April and we are delighted to have obtained them , which were raffled in the Conference  among the members. Million thanks to IATEFL UK!!!

In these  three years , we have gotten in-kind support regarding the Venue issue, the most difficult one, we want to publicly express our gratitude to :

Universidad de Piura: Sr Julio Valladarres , who has been very kind in assisting several times with the venue.

Thomas Malconson, Britanico General Manager, who also has been kind enough in supporting us with the Britanico Auditorioum.

RELO-ANDES –David Fay and Marcela Raffo, for their  help  ref  venue and all the hard work they are doing regarding ELT in Lima and regions.

Publicity:

Even though, the ELTeCS Peru Moderator  was not in Peru , but studying abroad he did get the time to pass on our Conference announcement .It says much about him . Mr Cesar Klauer, we highly appreciate it.

Deepest appreciation:

 For their time, commitment, great job  and good sense of humour to the amazing IATEFL PERU Board: Ana Villar, Janet Valdez, Cecilia Carmelino, Jacquelin Ojeda, Martha Saavedra, Yony Cardenas, Manuel Lopez , Victor Hugo Rojas, Ruben Borbor, Manuel Salas, Magaly Ruas, Norma Vecorena , Jean Garay  (and… six more members to join us)and superb  Secretary Roxana Maldonado.

 

Congratulations:

To the amazing Latin American British Cultural Institutes (LABCI) Lima , Peru 2013 which was a success. Britanico has been the host this year and they did it brilliantly!

To Peru Tesol, the 21st Annual Convention  (July 31st-August 2nd) in  Tacna, which we are absolutely sure  it has been a successful one .  

Our  highly appreciation to all  IATEFL –PERU participants and ..save the following date: July 31^st! Our next Workshop and First Session of the Conversation Club!

 

IATEFL PERU

August 7^th, 2013

GRAMMAR REVIEW Would you like / some any - UNAC - BASIC 3 / 4PM - 6PM

Good Afternoon  fellas:

VIDEO 1 : Grammar Focus - WOULD YOU LIKE - SOME ANY

*Watch the video and take notes about the explanation as well as the examples given in it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNfUwkD5Ns4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na7_T5YIB30

 Have a nice weekend.

 Kind Regards

Prof. Giovanni Gonzales
ggonzales2005@gmail.com
cel: 996221730