My Language 1 Self-assessment

I really like English, I’m into it since I was a child, maybe 6 years old, in that time I used to listen my mom sing 80’s and 90’s song, obviously I didn’t know what they said and when a sang them, my pronunciation was the worst, but I enjoyed it so much that I started to pay attention to English classes and tried to improve my listening, my speaking and my reading, but I didn’t improve my writing because I didn’t care. And after years of listening and reading songs I became what I’m now, just a girl who decided to study what she likes, English to be a teacher. When classes started I realize that I was going to have 4 teachers just for “English”, and I’m bad remembering names so at first I was so confused, but later I started to recognize the teachers and everything was nice, I was motivated and doing my best.

 With Mister Aragu (Listening and Speaking): My biggest weakness is speaking, so it was challenging speak and try to not fail, because I often get nervous and I go blank, but I think that I’m really good at Listening and for me is not so difficult, but sometimes it is, like when the audios are so fast and with the british accent.

With Miss Urrutia (Use of English): I usually don’t participate in classes, unless she asks me to do it, and also I didn’t send her the homework’s, because I don’t like them and because I’m lazy, but at first I was concentrated in class, now not much, but it doesn’t mean that her classes are bad or something like that. Actually, they are really complete, it even has classwork.

With Mister Pizarro (Phonetics): Phonetic is my 2nd weakness, and I like that class, but sometimes I get lost with some topics and I don’t participate in class because of that, also I feel dumb. I find Phonetics very interesting and at the same thing very difficult (last year, I failed phonetics in another university). Now I fell that I improve my pronunciation and the most “beautiful” thing is that I understand transcription, at least more than the last year, but still difficult. (aɪ kwaɪt ɛnˈʤɔɪd ðə ˈklæsəz)

With Miss Mandiola (Reading and Writing): A bit annoying, because I find it difficult to express myself in English, more if it is written, because of the spelling but I think I’m a little bit more confident about this and I think that maybe, I improved.

To finish my self-assessment, I like to “say” that I am grateful and surprised with the career, I don’t regret choosing it. I must try harder, because this semester I didn’t do it and I know capable of getting good grades. I’m happy with the career and I expect to be a good teacher like the ones that teach me.

Audio Upload 6: “The Flatmates”

Episode 58:A complaint
Tim:How can I help you sir?
Customer:It’s about this watch.
Tim:What seems to be the problem?
Customer:The alarm doesn’t work and the strap leaves a green mark on my wrist when I take it off.
Tim:Have you worn the watch in the shower perhaps sir?
Customer:No and I only bought it two weeks ago. It’s still under guarantee but I must say, for the amount of money I paid for it, I’m very disappointed.
Tim:I’m so sorry you’ve been inconvenienced. Would you like a refund?
Customer:No, I’d rather have the watch replaced please.
Tim:Right, well, I’ll just take down your purchasing details and we’ll get this watch changed for you in no time at all.
Fernanda Vargas as “Tim”
Paulette Montecino as “Customer”
Paulette Montecino as “Tim”
Fernanda Vargas as “Customer”
when I recorded this audio I was sick

Audio Upload 5: “The Flatmates”

Episode 41:Tickets for lunch
Tim:Yeah and just tidy up that display now. Oh good morning madam.
Customer:Hello. It’s nice to see you on this side of the counter for a change.
Tim:Yes, I’ve been promoted. I’m an Assistant Manager now!
Customer:Oh does your ambition know no bounds? Congratulations!
Tim:Thank you. Now how can I help you today?
Customer:It’s more about how I can help you. I’ve got the option of some World Cup tickets and, quelle suprise, football bores me silly. Would you care for them?
Tim:I’d love them! But I could never afford them.
Customer:Well, that’s where you’re wrong. Just keep a gal company over lunch some time soon and they’re yours for nothing…
Paulette Montecino as “Tim”
Fernanda Vargas as “Customer”
Fernanda Vargas as “Tim”
Paulette Montecino as “Customer”

Audio Upload 4: “The Flatmates”

Episode 31: The photocopier
John:Hey, Helen, look what I’ve found on the photocopier – the answers for next week’s test!
Helen:The answers? You’d better hand them in to the office.
John:You’re kidding, aren’t you? I think you should wise up.
Helen:What do you mean?
John:We’ve both been struggling with the work this term; here’s our chance to pass with flying colours. If I were you, I ‘d make the most of it.
Helen:What? Cheat? We can’t do that!
John:Why not? Do you want to fail? Your parents won’t like it if you do.
Helen:No, I don’t want to fail. But, if we get caught.
John:We won’t get caught. Come on, what do you say?
Helen:Well, I’m not sure..
Paulette Montecino as “John”
Fernanda Vargas as “Helen”
Fernanda Vargas as “John”
Paulette Montecino as “Helen”

Audio Upload 3 “The Flatmates”

Episode 29:A secret admirer
Helen:It’s Valentine’s Day. There’s a card for you Alice. Who is it from?
Alice:Give me a minute. Let me read it first…It says:
“Oh Nurse Alice. You’re the queen of my palace.
I don’t know if you care for me. But I must tell my feelings free.
Who knows what’s in store. Do you find me an awful bore?
Are we really poles apart? Or could you nurse me and my heart?
Your CPR breathes life anew. May mine fill you with passion true?”
Oh, isn’t that romantic?
Helen:Yes, but who’s it from?
Alice:It’s a valentine, there’s no signature.
Helen:But who do you think it’s from? There are quite a few clues in the card.
Paulette Montecino as “Helen”
Fernanda Vargas as “Alice”
Fernanda Vargas as “Helen”
Paulette Montecino as “Alice”