In this blog we are going to work with projects related to Tourism. Students will get instructions and suggestions in this pages and
will also be able to make comments on how their work makes progress, ask questions, etc. Even though it is intended for adult learners in an ESP course for Tourism, all students in IMAGINE Language Centre are invited to take part in the projects, share and have fun.
Sports in Patagonia
PRE-TASK
In this lesson, you are going to design a brochure to promote a sport played in Patagonia.
Draw a mind map grouping words related to sports in Patagonia. Here you have an example:
If you need help, you can search this site or this one.
Next class, you are going to share your graphs with your partners.
Enjoy your work!!!
TASK
- Choose two sports you included in your graph and get ready to read about them.
- Make a chart like this about the sports you have chosen.
You can find information here or there
- Now, read this paragraph about skiing, identify its different parts and arrange them in the correct order. You can get help in this site.
____ Numerous ski hills lie along a vast region where it is possible to enjoy a combination of adrenaline and white scenery. Cerro Catedral, in San Carlos de Bariloche, and Cerro Chapelco, near San Martin de los Andes, in Argentina and Osorno Volcano in Puerto Varas, Chile, are among the most remarkable winter resorts in the region.
____ A few tips for newcomers in this practice: * remember to follow the instructors’ advice to avoid unnecessary risks and * fetch all the appropriate equipment (you can get it on the spot)
_ 1 _ Skiing is one of the most breathtaking activities you may perform while visiting Los Andes range in Winter.
____ Ready then!!! Enjoy the unforgettable experience of sliding down the white slopes
Share the pleasure of reading.
Creative activity
- Using vocabulary and information from your previous activities, write a paragraph to promote one of the sports you have chosen. Keep in mind that this text will be part of a brochure you will publish later.
- Read the paragraphs of two of your partners and post a comment in this blog.
- Read the comments that two of your partners and your teacher will make on your paragraph and make any changes you consider necessary.
- When you have already finished the final draft of your paragraph, design a layout for your project, add photos, images or anything you consider will make your brochure appealing and convincing.
- Post your task on your blog to share it with your teacher and classmates.
- Reflect on your learning experience during the lesson and post it on your blog.
- Browse your partner's brochures and write comments to, at least, two tasks.
- Decide on the best brochure. Next class, reasons for your choices will be discussed.
Be the best designer.
Good luck!!!
