October 2008
6 posts
What two Americans think about homosexuals'...
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harbeyp:
Last Thursday, Yaya and I were talking about homosexuals’ rights with Brandie and Kevin. We asked what their opinions about homosexuality are. They answered that they respected sexual orientation because that was a personal choice. Also, they thought that to be homosexual it was well for them. We asked if they supported homosexual marry. Brandie and Kevin told us that homosexual...
Speaking reflection
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This was my second class, and I want to say that I have enjoyed your speaking class so far. In my opinion, the most useful was the debates because they were about academic topics. The debates were an opportunity to listen and learn from many people about interesting topics. I think that speaking is not just speak, it is the art to listen. Another useful thing was the fishbowl...
Can the water tell us something?
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Masaru Emoto is my Japanese hero. Why? because he is a famous scientific [SCIENTIST VS SCIENTIFIC] that discover something amazing related with water, words, and your life! After I met him in Colombia, I try to think before I speak. The following News is about different water theories: http://www.health24.com/news/Natural_health/1-932,48010.asp Questions: 1. Do you believe...
Can the water tell us something?
Masaru Emoto is my Japanese hero. Why? because he is a famous scientific that discover something amazing related with water, words, and your life! After I met him in Colombia, I try to think before I speak. The following News is about different water theories: http://www.health24.com/news/Natural_health/1-932,48010.asp Questions: 1. Do you believe that the water can recorder information? 2....
Speaking reflection
This was my second class, and I want to say that I have enjoyed your speaking class so far. In my opinion, the most useful was the debates because they were about academic topics. The debates were an opportunity to listen and learn from many people about interesting topics. I think that speaking is not just speak, it is the art to listen. Another useful thing was the fishbowl because I leaned how...
What two Americans think about homosexuals'...
Last Thursday, Yaya and I were talking about homosexuals’ rights with Brandie and Kevin. We asked what their opinions about homosexuality are. They answered that they respected sexual orientation because that was a personal choice. Also, they thought that to be homosexual it was well for them. We asked if they supported homosexual marry. Brandie and Kevin told us that homosexual people should have...
September 2008
29 posts
The leaders of the United States said: Trust us....
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/29/AR2008092903325.html?hpid%3Dtopnews&sub=AR
Questions:
1. What is your opinion about the leaders of the country said: Trust us, and people answered: Not this time. Why?
2. Should people help to solve the financial crisis with their taxes? Why?
3. Are you concern for the financial crisis effects in your country? Why?
4. In your...
A Different Speaking by Harbey Peña Sandoval
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On Monday, after my listening quiz I went to Students Commons. I saw an American girl that looked friendly. Like the others times, I asked if she had time to talk with an international student. She said, “Sure, I can help you”. I took place next to her, and it was the first time that I felt “chemistry” with an American. Chemistry for me is when I feel comfortable with someone. I...
Kiki loves fashion by Harbey Peña Sandoval
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On September 23 at 10:00 a.m., I went to Students Commons at VCU. I spoke with Kierra Kemp, but she likes to call her “Kiki”. She is studying mass communication, but she will change her major for fashion merchandising. I asked why she is going to change her major. She said that she loves fashion. Her parents agree with her idea because they want that Kiki...
A Different Speaking by Harbey Peña Sandoval
On Monday, after my listening quiz I went to Students Commons. I saw an American girl that looked friendly. Like the others times, I asked if she had time to talk with an international student. She said, “Sure, I can help you”. I took place next to her, and it was the first time that I felt “chemistry” with an American. Chemistry for me is when I feel comfortable with someone. I asked her name,...
Women in Army?
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1221489069566&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Questions:
1. Do you agree with the idea that your sister, wife, daughter, or mother want to work in the army?
2. What do you think that women in army try to mimic the behavior, posture and language of male combat soldiers.
3. In what things are men better than women?
4. Do you think that women...
Kiki loves fashion by Harbey Peña Sandoval
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harbeyp:
On September 23 at 10:00 a.m., I went to Students Commons at VCU. I spoke with Kierra Kemp, but she likes to call her “Kiki”. She is studying mass communication, but she will change her major for fashion merchandising. I asked why she is going to change her major. She said that she loves fashion. Her parents agree with her idea because they want that Kiki will be happy. I asked...
Greenhouse Gas: Trading of Quotas
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www.idebate.org
Questions:
Do you that TPQs is better than Carbon Tax? Why?
Do you think that TPQs is good for develop and developing countries?
Do you agree with the idea that rich countries can buy quotas of pollution gases from others countries?
In your opinion, what should be the role of develop and developing countries in the pollution’s...
Greenhouse Gas: Trading of Quotas
www.idebate.org
Questions:
Do you that TPQs is better than Carbon Tax? Why?
Do you think that TPQs is good for develop and developing countries?
Do you agree with the idea that rich countries can buy quotas of pollution gases from others countries?
In your opinion, what should be the role of develop and developing countries in the pollution’s solution?
Vocabulary:
Scheme: A plan,...
Kiki loves fashion by Harbey Peña Sandoval
On September 23 at 10:00 a.m., I went to Students Commons at VCU. I spoke with Kierra Kemp, but she likes to call her “Kiki”. She is studying mass communication, but she will change her major for fashion merchandising. I asked why she is going to change her major. She said that she loves fashion. Her parents agree with her idea because they want that Kiki will be happy. I asked what classes she...
Biofuels versus Fossil Fuels
http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/topic_details.php?topicID=675
Questions:
1. Are you concern about fossil fuels are not renewable?.
2. Do you believe that biofuels are the future?
3. Do you think that to subsidize biofuels is a farmer’s self-interest?
4. Do you agree with the idea that to produce biofuels farmers use genetically-modified crops?
Definitions:
Renewable: Relating to or being a...
Are you stressed? by Harbey Peña
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Last Friday, I went to Students Commons at 3:30 pm. There were a lot of people on the second floor. I saw a man that looked friendly, so I walked to him and asked: Do you have fifteen minutes for helping an international student? He answered, Yes I do. His name is Hezekiah Hodges, he is studying his last year in psychology. I asked him about his classes this year, and he said...
Venezuela Joins Bolivia In Expelling U.S. Envoy
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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94572499
1. How should be the U.S. politics to Venezuela and Bolivia after they expelled U.S. envoy?
2. Do you think that the U.S. envoys were meddling in Venezuela and Bolivia?
3. Do you think that Venezuelan and Bolivian governments are trying to distract attention?
Vocabulary:
1. Meddling: to involve oneself in a matter...
Venezuela Joins Bolivia In Expelling U.S. Envoy
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94572499
1. How should be the U.S. politics to Venezuela and Bolivia after they expelled U.S. envoy?
2. Do you think that the U.S. envoys were meddling in Venezuela and Bolivia?
3. Do you think that Venezuelan and Bolivian governments are trying to distract attention?
Vocabulary:
1. Meddling: to involve oneself in a matter without right or...
Are you stressed? by Harbey Peña
Last Friday, I went to Students Commons at 3:30 pm. There were a lot of people on the second floor. I saw a man that looked friendly, so I walked to him and asked: Do you have fifteen minutes for helping an international student? He answered, Yes I do. His name is Hezekiah Hodges, he is studying his last year in psychology. I asked him about his classes this year, and he said that he is...
An American that loves China by Harbey Peña...
Today, I went to Students Commons at 6:30 p.m. and I spoke with John Rutkowski. Let me introduce him. He is a student in World Studies, specifically, John is studying Political Science. When he was two years old, he and his family went to China. They lived there for three years. I asked if he remembered something from that age because he was pretty young, and he answered that he has many good...
VCU releases report about Chief Monroe's degree
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http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/stories/wcnc-090508-mw-vcumonroedegree.4952e921.html
Questions:
1. Do you agree or disagree with the idea that Monroe can keep his degree?
2. In your opinion, what should be the policy about degree revocations?
3. Do you think that this is an ethic problem? Why?
4. What should be the VCU decision in this case?
Vocabulary:
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harbeyp: HI GOOD SPEECH. Antanas Mockus...
VCU releases report about Chief Monroe's degree
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/stories/wcnc-090508-mw-vcumonroedegree.4952e921.html
Questions:
1. Do you agree or disagree with the idea that Monroe can keep his degree?
2. In your opinion, what should be the policy about degree revocations?
3. Do you think that this is an ethic problem? Why?
4. What should be the VCU decision in this case?
Vocabulary:
1.Interdisciplinary: combining or...
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The Sultan of The Ottoman Empire (Fatih...
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My important person is Miguel Angel...
yeajin:
“THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN MY LIFE”
Hi...
Weekly Speaking Reflection
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Talking about the first working day at school
On September 01 at 5:00 p.m., I went to Hunter Ridge; it is a complex in the West End. I was talking with Edward, he is a teacher in middle school in Richmond. He said that today, August 02 is the first day at the school with kids, and he is exiting for starting work this new scholar year. He thinks that the first day and week of...
Antanas Mockus, the most famous mayor of Bogotá,...
Weekly Speaking Reflection
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Harbey's HMNR
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At One University, Tobacco Money Is a Secret
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/22/us/22tobacco.html?_r=1&scp=11&sq=vcu&st=cse&oref=slogin
Questions:
1. Do you think that universities can get money from companies when the results are secret?
2. What should be the values in the investigations and contracts in the universities?
3. In your opinion, what are the...
August 2008
3 posts
Harbey's HMNR
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Hello everybody this is Harbey.
Hi, I'm Harbey
Hello everybody, my name is Harbey Peña, and I from Colombia.
I was motivated to come to VCU to estudy English for some serveral reasons: First, because in my country I didn’t have time for studying English. I was really busy in my job, and I need full time for learning English. Second, because a friend of mine recommended the Engish Language Program at VCU, and I trust in my friend’s...
July 2008
26 posts
Speaking reflection by Harbey
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Interdisciplinary studies? What?
This time, I went to H. Hall at 11:00 a.m. on July 27. Her name is Shawn Caldwell. She is studying Interdisciplinary Studies, and wants to be a teacher in elementary school. In my opinion, this was my favorite speaking homework with a Native American speaker because was interesting: First: I told her that my experience in my country was that work with people with different majors is hard. It is...
Talking about Obama’s cartoon...
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Today, July 21 I went to Students Commons at 10:45. I found a girl, her name is Jaclyn Chmielewski. She looked like waiting for a person, and I approached to her and asked if she can talk with me. I asked: Are you student at VCU? She said yes I do. I asked what are your major?, She said mass media. According with her major I proposed to talk about Obama’s cartoon in last cover...
Talking about Obama’s cartoon...
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harbeyp:
Today, July 21 I went to Students Commons at 10:45. I found a girl, her name is Jaclyn Chmielewski. She looked like waiting for a person, and I approached to her and asked if she can talk with me. I asked: Are you student at VCU? She said yes I do. I asked what are your major?, She said mass media. According with her major I proposed to talk about Obama’s cartoon...
Talking about Obama’s cartoon...
Today, July 21 I went to Students Commons at 10:45. I found a girl, her name is Jaclyn Chmielewski. She looked like waiting for a person, and I approached to her and asked if she can talk with me. I asked: Are you student at VCU? She said yes I do. I asked what are your major?, She said mass media. According with her major I proposed to talk about Obama’s cartoon in last cover of New Yorker. She...
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Did you see the Obama’s...
Have Good VCU Photo From JBrealow
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jbrealow:
Pleaseeee Comment this photo !!
http://kqlugg.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pm4e1kMPV0BrRuu-hmgi4aeOEKeOuatB7dcXo8VIYjdhzYfjQGtR_qajxfVszyt8XUOQcEzT0JEQ/VCU%20Pnorama%20Jalasat.jpg
jbreel the photo is brilliant but am wondering where’s every body ???loolz
Humm! Was the picture taken with a special camera?, nice photo! Teach me how can do it, please!
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Hi!, I like your speech!, your...
alshammasim:
This is my July 17th speech about...
jbrealow:
Draft a New Gun Law in D.C.
Hi! your...