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    Mioara Iacob

    "Blog, Lexis Blogger, blog!" este un site educational inregistrat ca proiect lingvistic-educational in cadrul Zilei europene a limbilor straine. Proiectul se aplica in cadrul Scolilor Lexis, avand ca principal obiectiv formarea unor deprinderi corecte de utilizare a site-urilor sociale si de comunicare prin intermediul blog-urilor. Materialele publicate se adreseaza elevilor cu varste intre 10 - 14 ani care studiaza limbile straine. Textele, jocurile si recomandarile completeaza programa scolara intr-o nota amuzanta, atat pentru elevi, cat si pentru profesori.

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  • TED talks and the ESOL examinations... 176

    “Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.” - Henry David ThoreauDo you remember the yesterday's question on Lexis offical Facebook page Oct. 6, 2012? Well, men go fishing, but they are not tweeting about it. They google for information and opportunities. They are overconfident, and overconfidence seems to be rewarded. Men tend to over-estimate their ability and they also negotiate harder. Good for them!We won't stop looking at men as our role models for leadership. But the trend to adopt the tactics of men is not something I agree with. It 's just a relic from earlier feminist eras. Both men and women must be rewarded for the talents, abilities and qualifications they have.Is there a science of achievement? Did you achieve your goals? Watch this great TED tal

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  • Big Ben and the Romanian kid... 182

    Yesterday, I visited a school in Bucharest, Romania. A new school with an old tradition. With a group of enthusiastic teachers from Lexis Schools of Languages, I participated in a lesson on the European Day of Languages with games, flags and cartoons - everything primary school kids love in a language lessson.The lesson was over. The kids were leaving the classroom when I saw a boy coming straight to me with a picture of Big Ben in his hand. Most seriously and unexpectedly for me, in the circumstances, he asked  if I could explain how the clock mechanism powers the famous Big Ben.I didn't hesitate to give him brief explanations, but I realized it was not enough. He seemed to have been fascinated with technology and here I made this selection of videos for him.Help needed!!If anybody has more information for David S., the10 year-old boy with such a desire to learn new things, please post or recommend

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  • Pentru cine a reinceput scoala?... 191

    Orice reintalnire cu Cristina Elena Negut este o noua sansa. Cristina Negut - Senior Trainer Habitat Management - te inspira, iti da speranta si-ti sugereaza solutii. Training-ul sau de comunicare este mai mult decat instruire; este ocazia de a-ti analiza greselile si de a-ti redescoperi copilul. Lexis Scoli de Limbi Straine si Active Events va invita la un nou ATELIER PENTRU PARINTI,  sambata 29 septembrie 2012  Inscriei la: events@activet

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  • Zilele Culturale Lexis... 226

    Lexis Unirii deschide seria evenimentelor din cadrul proiectului "Lexis - 20th Anniversary" cu o calatorie intr-o lume fascinanta a muzicii, filmului, sportului sau politicii din lumea Anglo-Saxona. Participantii beneficiaza de

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  • The American universities that rule the web... 182

    Created by: Best Education Sites ...

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  • TOEFL vs. IELTS... 179

    In the following posts you are going to be introduced to the basics of these two exams. Which one should you take? ...

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  • Admission College Interview (2) - The Secrets of Body Language 177

    Do interviews matter? It depends on the school. In many cases it counts; undoubtedly, the interviewee can prove thoughtfulness, facility with words and commitment. Fewer and fewer former admission officers say that interviews are inefficient. More and more universities go back to the old times when interviews were not mandatory. Consequetly, candidates are now warned they cannot participate in the interview underprepared, without previous research and training.What kind of questions can you expect?There are typical questions and unexpected ones. The interviewer (college student, alumnus* or alumna, admisssion officer) decides. Anyway, it's not the questions you need to be afraid of; only 7 percent of the message is conveyed through words. The interviewer is looking for the real picture of you, trying to learn who you really are. The truth leaks out through the remaining 93 percent non-verbal communication. Make it profitable.Watch this vid

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  • Admission college interviews (1)... 175

    Is it a required part of the application process?Not always. Few colleges require an interview; in most cases it is optional. But it gives you a chance to show you are something else than numbers (exam scores, hours of volunteer work etc.) and words (the statement, the recommendations etc).Moreover, it is an informational tool; for the college to find out more about the student and for the student to learn more about the college.Do interviews matter?Yes, because you show you're interested.What's in a handshake ? How important is it to establish eye contact? What about voice inflection?What kind of information and knowledge is the interviewer looking for?

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  • Why learn languages?... 202

    If you want to start learning a foreign language or improve your language skills, define your expectations first.Read more about: learning styles online learning Burlington English method language centres Trinity College London ESOL certificate other ESOL certificates

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  • Updates on ESOL examinations... 176

    Not only is English useful, but it also gives you a lot of satisfaction. There is one problem though; due to the social changes, English grammar and vocabulary are changing. Consequently, learners need to regularly refresh their skills. You might find it hard to understand the acronyms and abbreviations related to this activity. The definitions for the most often used ones and many more will definitely help you become familiar with the terminology.Read more....

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  • UPDATES on Creative Writing... 177

    Do you want to participate in a creative writing contest or develop your writing skills for academic purposes (exams, essays etc.)? Start practising; this will encourage you to write and maybe realize your dream of becoming a writer, a journalist, reporter etc.. If you need a coach, we are available for free consultations, so don’t hesitate to submit your questions or stories.  Until then, here are a few tips for winning contests.Are you p

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  • The Personal Essay (Part 3)... 184

    3. What does a common statement consist of? A typical personal statement will consist of the following:◙ An introductory paragraph in which you can provide the main theme of the essay: the course of study you are applying, how you got interested, what motivates you. The first sentences are very important; whether the tone and message are provoking you might grab attention from the start. You might start by talking about how you began interested in your discipline, about some activities you got involved in and how they motivate you.◙ 2-4 body paragraphs (according to the required length of the essay from 250 to 1,500

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  • The Personal Essay - The Most Common Mistakes... 183

    1. Why in most cases the essay is the most important part of the college application?For a majority of schools your grade point average and test scores are the most important for being admitted and for earning scholarships. More prestigious schools, because of the huge number of highly successful applicants, take essays, recommendations, awards, volunteer work and different kinds of extra-curricular activities into account. Dedicated vol

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  • What's wrong with having a conversation?... 172

    "What's wrong? It takes place in real time and you can't control what you're gonna say."If you're excited by technology, be honest and answer this question: Has your life improved? ...

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  • The Personal Essay... 195

    Writing a good essay is not an easy task, but if you manage to be convincing, it will well complement your application. It takes time and hard work. Many applicants might be tempted to plagiarize. Big mistake! The essay can be perfect in terms of cohesion and language, but it does not answer the specified topic you are supposed to compose on as mentioned in some applications. It’s worth trying to write your own statement. Making an attempt is challenging and rewarding. To be successful, you need to know the specific requirements of the college you want to go to. Mostly, applications require almost the same type of essay. Nevertheless, some colleges request an autobiographical statement, others provide firm guidelines. You should use your creativity to tailor it to match the programme, to demonstrate how your abilities match the college programme. Avoid writing a generic essay.  The length of the essay differs from 500 words to 1,500,

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