Theme: Describe your favourite teacher!

(Μαθαίνοντας βήμα - βήμα να γράφουμε... εκθέσεις στα Αγγλικά)
1st paragraph            
His/her name, what subject, he/she teaches

My favourite teacher is mr Smith.
He teaches us  geography and History.

 2nd  paragraph        
What he/she looks like, what he/she is like

He's quite old, with white hair andbrown eyes, and he's tall and thin. He's full of energy and very enthusiastic about his subjects. He even jumps up and down when he is teaching, so we never get bored.

 3rd paragraph        
Why you like him/ her, what you think about him/her  
              
Welove Mr Smith because he's friendly and very funny. We also like him because he's patient, and we learn a lot in his lessons.
I think that Mr Smith is the best teacher I have ever had. 

               Διαβάστε Επίσης,10 Λόγοι γιατί μαθαίνω Αγγλικά!  

ΓΙΑΤΙ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ ΝΑ ΜΑΘΕΙΣ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ;

Η Αγγλική γλώσσα, είναι η πιο σημαντική σε ολόκληρο τον πλανήτη, παρόλο που δεν είναι η πρώτη σε αριθμό ατόμων που την έχουν ως μητρική γλώσσα. Πόσοι όμως γνωρίζουν γιατί πρέπει να μάθουν Αγγλικά; Αναφέρω τους πιο σημαντικούς λόγους για να ξεκινήσει κάποιος την εκμάθηση των Αγγλικών και ελπίζω να αποτελέσουν ισχυρό κίνητρο ώστε να κάνεις το πρώτο βήμα. 

- Είναι η επίσημη γλώσσα σε 53 χώρες. 

- Περίπου 400 εκατομμύρια άνθρωποι σε ολόκληρο τον πλανήτη έχουν ως μητρική τους γλώσσα τα αγγλικά

- 505 εκατομμύρια την χρησιμοποιούν ως δεύτερη γλώσσα.

- Είναι η επίσημη γλώσσα όλων των μεγάλων και σημαντικών οργανισμών του πλανήτη όπως ο ΟΗΕ, ΟΠΕΚ, ΕΕ, ΝΑΤΟ κ.τ.λ

- Είναι η γλώσσα της επιστήμης, των υπολογιστών, της διπλωματίας και του τουρισμού. 

- Είναι η γλώσσα των μέσων μαζικής επικοινωνίας. Γνωρίζοντας Αγγλικά δεν χρειάζεται να βασίζεσαι σε μεταφράσεις και υπότιτλους για να απολαύσεις τα αγαπημένα σου βιβλία, ταινίες, τραγούδια και τηλεοπτικές εκπομπές.

- Είναι η γλώσσα του internet. Τα περισσότερα websites είναι γραμμένα στα αγγλικά. Γνωρίζοντας αγγλικά θα έχεις τη δυνατότητα να συμμετέχεις σε forum και συζητήσεις.

- Τα Αγγλικά βασίζονται σε απλό αλφάβητο και συνεπώς η εκμάθησή της είναι πιο εύκολη και γρήγορη από τις άλλες γλώσσες.

- Τελος, English is fun!

THE ENVIRONMENT (1)

                   ( Composition Uper  Intermediate)

Nature often takes revenge for the damage it suffers.

As I see it, this statement is accurate. If we look upon nature’s revenge as natural catastrophes, such as floods and fires, then we can certainly say that we are responsible for causing many of them.

As an example, we cut down trees without any control. This can cause landslides and severe flooding, killing thousands  of people and leaving others homeless, it also leads to desertification in parts of the world, destroying wild life and animals’ natural habitats. We pollute the atmosphere, which in turn changes our climate, causing hurricanes, famine, forest fires and much more. We pollute our rivers, which means fewer fish and unsuitable water to drink.

In short, nature certainly does take revenge for the damage it suffers, and it’s up to us to see that this damage is reduced to a minimum, for our sakes and for the sake of future generations.

              

THE ENVIRONMENT (2)

           (Composition Uper  Intermediate)                    
How do you think can help our environment on a local level?

I believe that we can do a lot on a  local level to help our environment. It seems to me that  if everyone made an effort, we could make a difference.

First of all, we should look at our houses, and make them “greener”. This we can do by using less energy and less water, for example. Moreover, we should learn to recycle as much as possible, including paper, metal and glass. Not only that, but we should cut down on waste, and not use dozens of plastic bags to do our month’s shopping. We should also make sure that our local woods and forests are respected and that the trees are preserved, and not cut down.

T o sum up, we can make a difference at a local level. If everyone make an effort, we would be getting nearer to solving the bigger problems of our environment.

  

CITY & COUNTRY (1)

                (Composition Uper  Intermediate)       
Many people, when they retire, move out of the city and into the country. In your opinion, why do you think this is so?

As a general rule, when people grow older , they change. What they needed and wanted as young people is not what they need and want later in life.

When people are younger, the hustle and bustle of the city is exciting, and the wonderful entertainment, shopping and maybe sports facilities are important. There is a greater variety of things to do.

However, older people think different. Peace and quite and a relaxed pace of life become much more important, far from the high crime rate and the pollution of most cities. For them, having lived in the city, it’s nice to be able to get away from it all, breathe fresh air, and mix with easy-going people.

Taking everything into account, that’s why I think so many people move to the country when they are older.

CITY & COUNTRY LIFE! (2)

             ( Composition Uper  Intermediate)     
There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the city and the country!

People have always argued about whether it is better to live in the city or the country, and of course there are advantages and disadvantages to both situations.

Living in the city can be exciting. There's far more to do, and life can be much more convenient when it comes to doing the shopping or finding a dentist. Hoever, c;ity living can also be stressful and dangerous as well as unhealthy, with the amount of pollution found in so many big cites and the constant traffic.

Country life at its best gives you a relaxed, peaceful and usually far less expensive way of life. You are nearer nature, and can take up all sorts of healthy activities, such as walking and gardening. However, one disadvantage is that country living can be boring. There is often little to do, and your social life may suffer badly.

When all is said and done, I prefer the idea of city life.
Maybe I'll change my mind when I'm much older!

A university degree does not necessary guaraantee a successful career!

                    (  ( Composition Uper  Intermediate)  
There are two sides to question. There are those who claim that a degree is essential in order to got on in this world,while others point to the high number of unemployed graduates.

First of all, it is logical that someone with good qualifications is more likely to get a job than someone without. In contrast to the other person, he should have a degree knowledgr of his subject. In addition, he will have done more more years of study and therefore be more mature.

On the other hand, many employees look upon experience as much more important than paper qualifications.  Apart from that, someone with good qualifications will expect a higher salary than someone without.

On the whole,  however, it seems to me that to be well qualified is better than to have no qualifications when someone is looking for a successful career.

Theme: write a letter to a friend inviting him / her to spend the weekend with you!

(Μαθαίνοντας να γράφουμε...)

Dear Peter,
I haven' t heard from you for a long time, so i hope you are well.
Anyway, I'm writing to invite you to stay with us for a weekend on my uncle's farm.

Two of my cousins will be there and they are great fun. There are lots of things to do. We can help my uncle feed the animals and the go for a ride on the ponies. There's also a small pond near the farm where we can go fishing if you want.

I always love it when I go to my uncle's farm and it will be even more fun if you are there.
Please say you' ll come. I know we' ll have the time of our lives!

                                                              Best wishes,
                                                                    Hohn

Money can’t buy happiness

     (Upper Intermediate)

Cenerally speaking, I agree with thiw statement, and it is often claimed that people with a lot of money are not much happier than anyone else.

Nevertheless, it is important to have enough money to have  financial security, which is different. It doesn' t really matter if you earn a high or a low salary as long as you achieve something in life and have a happy family life and good friends.  Not only that, it is also important to find a way of getting away from your daily routine. This could be hobby like walking or swimming which doesn' t cost anything.

All in all, you can achieve a good level of happiness without being rich, but you need enough money to be able to live comfortably.

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