tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33766338347541547552024-02-19T04:17:39.429+02:00FCE Students!We are the students of FCE/ ECCE class (B2 level) in <a href="http://markaki-students.blogspot.com/">Maria Markaki school</a>. We are 15 years old and we live in Iraklion, Greece. We created this blog to practise English in creative ways. We used to blog as E' Class students, but we are now older and better at English!Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-86684052933780301882022-03-23T23:16:00.002+02:002022-03-23T23:16:23.989+02:00New website!<p> For more blog posts about our schools' events, teaching methods and engaging lessons, please visit: </p><p><a href="https://markoulaki.gr/en/news">https://markoulaki.gr/en/news</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Our students' blog posts are now published on the school's new educational platform of private access:</p><p><a href="https://myschool.markoulaki.gr">https://myschool.markoulaki.gr</a> </p>Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-73890644963230893662014-02-15T15:37:00.004+02:002014-02-15T15:37:56.796+02:00New B2-level blog!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Although most people would generally agree that a state educational system is the most suitable for young children ,there is a grater number of people in America who prefer to educate their kids at home.This is known as homeschooling.<br />
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Nevertheless homeschooling has some negative factors to consider.For example some students have serious problems socialising.At home they do not have the chance to communicate and cooperate with other kids in their age.So they do not learn to work in a team.And a problem that most home educated students face is 'nostalgia' for the school environment and maybe feel jealous of the other children.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">There are lots of sights to visit like:The Eiffel Tower that is a national landmark and it is 1,050 feet tall.From there you can marvel all Paris.!Another sight is Louvre that is one of the world's best known art gallesies . The Louvre contains many priceless works,including the Mona Liza,the Winged Victory of Samothrance and the Venous de Milous.The Cathedral of Northen Dame is the largest church in France .The Arc de Thriomphe is a neoclassical architecture.It is located in the central Paris .</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">About the transport options there are metro, TVG (high speed train service) , bus and taxi.(<a href="http://www.scenic-france-touring-tips.com/">http://www.scenic-france-touring-tips.com/</a>)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">The most famous and luxury hotels are: Hotel Lutetia(<a href="http://www.agoda.gr/">http://www.agoda.gr/</a>), Grand hotel Royal, hotel Concorde Montparnasse (<a href="http://www.agoda.gr/">http://www.agoda.gr/</a>), hotel Ritz(<a href="http://www.ritzparis.com/)%20e.t.c">http://www.ritzparis.com/) e.t.c</a>...!</span><br />
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Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-8513615339033605762011-10-02T21:33:00.003+03:002011-10-02T21:34:02.450+03:00New exciting task! :-)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-1605478430914903032011-09-12T14:41:00.004+03:002011-10-19T02:04:11.695+03:00Personal questions (speaking exams)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #000099;">What's your ambitions for the future?</span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: white;">I have lots of plans for the future but the one that I'd love the most is to find an enjoyable job.I believe that the professional field that appeals to me is public relations.I think it is suitable job for me ,the dream of my life and I believe I have all the qualifications that meet the requirements of this job.I'm an outgoing person and I want to help other people have a good time.I have also done research and I know that there are lots of promotion prospects.I'd also like to live in Milan because it is a wonderful town.</span><br /></span><span style="color: #330033;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Well,I have lots of interests but the one that I love doing in my free time is listening to music,on my mp3 or on my mobile phone.My favourite kind of music is rock and reggae and my favourite band is Deep purple.I also like shopping because that makes me forget my problems so I can relax and have a good time with my friends</span>.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-85420155765649997632011-09-02T20:11:00.001+03:002011-09-02T20:11:43.675+03:00Exciting video activities!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Watch two fantastic videos and answer the questions that follow them! Answers can be given in comment form or in a new blog post. You will find everything by clicking on this link:<br />
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Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-72494585307540341142011-08-30T23:51:00.003+03:002011-08-31T00:05:08.138+03:00Speaking Cambridge part 1( personal questions)<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;">1) What do you usually do in your free time?
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I think I have fixed the problem your blog seemed to have had. Those who experienced difficulty logging in should try again and let me know what happened. See you all tomorrow! Don't forget your labeling mission described below! :-)</div>
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Don't be afraid, it is a very easy one! It's about labeling your posts so as for them to be easily found by your readers! Labels, such as vocabulary calendars, word lists, stories, articles or personal thoughts, could help a lot in the organization of the blog. I would also be able to publicize your work more effectively! </div>
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Time to carry out the mission: label your posts (at least the most important ones!). Let's see who is up to the test! </div>
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Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-55384595621542725032011-08-06T15:14:00.002+03:002011-08-06T15:15:06.336+03:00LONDON PHOTOS!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I can see some of the fantastic writers of this blog in the photos! Way to go, guys! Keep travelling and learning! (You can see all photos <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/106576925145604672862/LondonTripJuly2011">here</a>.)</div>
Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-88029682186142350082011-07-29T15:48:00.004+03:002011-07-29T15:50:03.948+03:00FCE Speaking, Part 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When speaking, it is important to employ a variety of words combined with appropriate adjectives that will enrich your sentences. The linked page above contains lists of nouns and adjectives that can be utilized in the second part of the FCE Speaking Test in which you may be asked to compare the pictures of two totally different places. Double click on the words you are not familiar with to be provided with their explanation in English.</div>
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Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-81596425171038290782011-07-26T11:50:00.003+03:002011-07-29T15:47:32.884+03:00Formal letter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dear Sir/Madam,<br /><br /> I am writing to apply for a place in the Big brother reality show as advertised in 'News' magazine. I believe I would be the ideal contestant for this show.<br /> First of all, I have attended several auditions at the theatre.Furthermore, I myself was a contestant two years ago and I performed a dance routine in atalent show. So, I have a lot of experience.<br /> Moreover, I really enjoy solving problems like doing crossword puzzles. I am also keen on playing games like chess, backgammon but also like computer adventure games.<br /> Finally, I speak fluent English, as I had been living in England for 3 years and I also hold a certificate in FCE English. In addition, I do not mind making a fool of myself, I am very sociable and determined to win. I would be grateful If you could consider me. You can contact me on 2810 586 931<br /><br />I look forward to hearing from you<br /><br />Yours faithfully,<br /> Maria Spanoudaki</span></span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-90631608632526320152011-07-26T11:45:00.003+03:002011-07-26T11:57:33.503+03:00Time For Safari!<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:times new roman;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span>Last summer I went on a safari in Africa. I was there with my best friends. We had won this safari holiday from a magazine. It was for three days. We satyed in a tree house in order to photograph the wild animals.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:times new roman;" >One night I was tired and I thought I'd got to bed early. I had just gone to sleep when I suddenly heard a screeching noise next to me. I swiftly woke up and looked around me. Then I just napped on the bed, because I was frightened. While I was sleeping I heard a scraching. Someone was scratching the wooden cabin. I jumped out of my bed terryfied but I couldn't see anything.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:times new roman;" >I fell in the bed again for third time on the one hand annoyed and from the other frightened. Suddenly I got up screaming loudly because of the camera flashing. After minutes when I stopped screaming and realised what was happen I saw my friends frightened too trying to take a photograph of me. It took my breath away all these but then we slept together and woke up in the next morning tired.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-55982901045991626862011-07-26T11:43:00.005+03:002011-08-28T17:49:38.917+03:00Formal Letter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear Sir/Madam,<br />
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I am writing to apply for a place in the 'Big Brother' reality show as advertised in 'The Show' on 19th August.<br />
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I believe,i would be the ideal contestant for this show,because i have been watching reality shows on TV for many years.Furthermore i have performed in a singing talent show where i was in the top four.<br />
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Moreover,i enjoy solving computer adventure games or playing chess.I also love doing crossword puzzles and i love challenges,too.I am really sociable so i like meeting new people.In addition i am very ambitious and determined,too.That means that i have all the right qualities,so i could manage to win the show.<br />
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I believe i would be a good person to select because i have all the qualities you probably need.You can contact me on 6954460741.I look forward hearing from you.<br />
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Yours faithfully,
Elena Kalogeraki</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-81428310330578119632011-07-07T17:56:00.000+03:002011-07-07T17:56:17.964+03:00The forgotten post about the forgotten flamingo!!!<div id="__ss_8489270" style="width: 477px;"><strong style="display: block; margin: 12px 0 4px;"><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/cm24/the-forgotten-flamingo" target="_blank" title="The forgotten flamingo">The forgotten flamingo</a></strong> <iframe frameborder="0" height="510" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/8489270" width="477"></iframe> <br />
<div style="padding: 5px 0 12px;">View more <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/" target="_blank">documents</a> from <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/cm24" target="_blank">Maria Markaki School of Foreign Languages</a> </div></div><br />
Do you remember the flamingo story? Here it is in all its glory!<br />
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I have been wondering...<br />
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Do you mostly identify with the lonely flamingo or the decisive shell?Christina Markoulakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460428861771429571noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376633834754154755.post-371891908917707882011-07-05T20:06:00.002+03:002011-07-06T02:15:41.836+03:00SUMMER EXPERIENCES<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRWMz8rldDbEf4f77SfFM62fbGBtTiJPHf3LXFtd0IuG31658bnDN7X2Hyf2FqL9A0l2T3ZfOH2VS973Qi710qIj4XPjV_taP5zd-zjxItkcUWJp4HYzPW1V0cY5Qlmpx3QpMNSuIDw/s1600/50275_48104736786_7413563_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625912943415154130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRWMz8rldDbEf4f77SfFM62fbGBtTiJPHf3LXFtd0IuG31658bnDN7X2Hyf2FqL9A0l2T3ZfOH2VS973Qi710qIj4XPjV_taP5zd-zjxItkcUWJp4HYzPW1V0cY5Qlmpx3QpMNSuIDw/s400/50275_48104736786_7413563_n.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a></div><span style="font-family: webdings;"><span style="color: #33ccff;">It all started last summer when I was with my family and my cousin's family at the beach. I experienced something absolutely incredible.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #33ccff;">I was swimming with my cousin, when we decided to take our fishguns and start fishing. We went in different places in order to catch more fish. I decided to go very deep where the big fish were. All of a sudden while I was watching the fish I saw a head of a person. It took my breath away!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #33ccff;">I went closer and I realised it was a head of a big doll. I continue fishing. When I looked back I'd hardly see the coast. I panicked. I swam quickly to the shore. Minutes later I got back to the coast and everyone was waiting for me and all of them were, on the one hand, happy that I finally went out of the water safe and, on the other hand, scared.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #33ccff;">After all those that happened my mum and my dad were talking to me about that 'for ages'. I think that experience will be unforgettable.</span><br />
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