Advices to someone who is a shopaholic by 9D

Dear Becky,


We’ve just seen your bank account and we are shocked! We are writing to give you some advices, so that you can control yourself.

First of all, we think you should have money in your purse, and not a credit card. This way, it will be more difficult for you to spend money because you actually see it going away! Another good idea is to avoid expensive shops in order to save your money from being spent in things that you really don’t need.

We hope our ideas help you and let us know how it goes.

9D

How to write a letter or email of advice

Usually, it has an informal style.

Dear ... ,

In the first paragraph - express sympathy; state the reason to be writing.

Second paragraph - Enumerate a number of advices. Support each piece of advice by writing possible results.

Third paragraph - express you wish that everything will turn out ok.

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Example written by class 9A:

Dear Steve,

I've just got your letter and, of course, I'd be happy to help you. I met teens that feel the same way as you do. I'm going to share some ideas with you.

First of all, you should speak about this with your family, because they will support you, and you'll be more confident about yourself. Another good idea is to show that you don't care about what they are saying, this way they'll stop. Then, if I were you, I wouldn't miss school. This way you will show that you are scared. Finally, you should talk to your teachers. By talking with them, they will support you and punish the bullies.

I hope these advices will help you and everything turns out for the best.

9A

E-learning - advantages and disadvantages by 9C

Due to technology advances we can have access to e-learning. However, like everything else there are for and against arguments.

Using e-learning has its advantages, such as students can study at their own pace. Then it is more convenient for people that can not go to lessons, because they can study at home. Moreover, it saves time and money and gives a certificate.

Although there are so many advantages, there is also some drawbacks. Firstly, there is no face-to-face interaction, which is important. Secondly, if you have a doubt you have to wait for the tutor to be online. Furthermore online courses depend too much on technology and if you damage your computer, you lose some lessons.

In conclusion, I think e-learning can be useful but it is not better than going to school, as in school you meet new people and you can share knowledge and discuss ideas.

E-learning: for-and-against essay by 9 D

Nowadays Internet is the biggest resource to everything, even to learn online. That's called e-learning, which basically means learning through the web. There are several courses, such as languages, computer programming and even gardening courses. However, having online lessons has advantages and disadvantages.

There are several advantages. For example we can study without leaving home and then do not spend money on transports or spend too much time in traffic jams. Moreover, all can use it even the disable people. Furthermore, you can make your own schedule and work at your own pace. Also if we have doubts we can use video calls, or a chat room to talk to the teacher.

On the other hand, there are disadvantages. For instance computer problems can make students lose their lessons. And they also have to be able to afford a computer in order to access to the course. Another drawback is the loneliness, as there is no communication face-to-face; and spending too much time in front of the computer is bad for our health.

All in all, we believe that e-learning is a useful way to learn new things but it does not substitutes a classroom because you can learn more by sharing opinions and ideas.

Write about the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning by 9º B

Since the ancient Greeks that people go to school, where they have a teacher who shares his knowledge. But, since the invention of the computer and, after that, the Internet, a new type of learning appeared:
e-learning. Is it good or bad? Like everything else it has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Use the Internet to have an online course has many advantages. First of all, you can have lessons and work at your own pace. Secondly, you do not have to spend money on gas or tickets to go to the course. Moreover it is more convenient for people, who do not have time to go to the lessons. As they do not have to be in a certain place at a certain time. Furthermore people have access to a range of subjects, which they can choose and study.

On the other hand, E-learning has its own drawbacks. For instance a person who does not go to a classroom might work less and it can lead people to some loneliness. Another disadvantage is that when the computer fails, the student has no way of taking lessons. Also, e-learning depends too much on technology and the student must be able to afford it.

In conclusion, we believe e-learning is an advantage, as it a way to find information so we have more time to other activities. But be careful not to get addicted because you can stop having face-to-face communication.

How to write a for-and-against essay

As you can check on page 50 you must think carefully on the essay's plan. You shouldn't use contractions or informal language. Moreover, you should be aware to use a variety of vocabulary and not always the same expressions. Use connectors (linking words) to link the ideas and the paragraphs.

First paragraph - must have the general idea of the theme and introduce it;

Second paragraph - State the advantages;

Third paragraph - Write the disadavantages;

Fourth paragraph - Closing remarks. Pay attention: here is the only moment where you can state your own opinion.