B2 simulation exams.

Hi guys!!! First, I want to wish everybody good luck with ALL their exams! Second, I have been able to load all 4 B2 listening simulations on the B2 exam material page of this blog. I have not had time to load the first year sims yet – since it is taking a long time to load each audio file. I will try to compress the audio files so that it takes less time.

In the meantime! DO have a great week! RELAX!!!! Concentrate on WHAT YOU KNOW – not what you have to learn still. You have been studying for 8 months or more! Trust yourselves!!!!

 

All the best!

(I’ll get those last two first year sims up ASAP!)

Pete

Jobs and Internships

Hi guys, I’d just like to point out the many jobs and internships available at the Lomography Company (based in Austira – jobs/internships worldwide).  Take a look at the locations, positions and requirements and apply!!!! http://www.lomography.com/about/jobs

Welcome back

Welcome back guys! It’s been a fair old time since we last met – almost 3 months between holidays, exams and natural disasters! I hope everyone is doing well! Just to let you know, I’ve been busy – and have come across some good material for this semester. I hope you’re all in good physical shape – not too tired or “out of it”, because we’re going to be talking a lot about complex systems this semester – whether for language and linguistics, business or culture. Bring your brain, your interest and your ENERGY!!!!
SEMPRE AVANTI CLB!!!!!
Pete Cullen

Happy Holidays (and new exam material)!!!!

Hi guys! First, let me wish you all a very, very happy holiday!!! Christmas is over and many of you are beginning to look to 2012 – probably with mixed feelings! If you read the newspapers, things don’t look good for the economy – anywhere. If you’re studying for exams, you’re in the calm before the storm. Some people feel overwhelming joy during the holidays, some people feel stress and a twinge of loneliness. However it is that 2011 is winding down for you, know this – I have greatly appreciated you all this past year. It’s been a real pleasure to work with you on these topics of language and culture for business. Now – if we take for granted that I’m not a total idiot – that means that you must be doing something right!!! I hope, therefore, that you remember that over the holidays, and whatever your present mood please take 5 minutes to look yourself in the mirror and remember that as long as things depend partially or wholly on YOU then you owe yourselves the self-respect needed to take on the new year with energy and a positive attitude. 2011 hasn’t been easy for everybody, what with government changes, continued economic problems and even the usual hum-drum of university life. I DO, however, believe that you guys all have what it takes to get a very good education, and therefore have what it takes to overcome (for yourselves and those around you) the many challenges that 2012 will bring. I suppose, to sum it all up, I will say this: I am proud to be and/or to have been your professor. I have great faith that you will all contribute in your way to making this university, town and country a better place for us all in the future – starting now. In other words – SEMPRE AVANTI COME LE BESTIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(I’ve posted the May and September listening exams for B1 and B2 on the resources page – each under their respective pages)

ALL the BEST to you ALL!!!! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!!
Pete Cullen

Bethany McLean back to tell us about the human side of crisis

Hi guys!!!!

Hi guys! It’s been a week since we started the academic year – so it’s about time I wrote something here! The first thing I’d like to say is IT IS GREAT TO SEE YOU ALL!!!! – some of you for the first time, some of you again!!! It’s going to be a busy year – as usual, I suppose! While we have a little smoother ride ministerially at the beginning of this year, our relative success has also put pressure on classroom logistics! We all have to be patient with this, but trust me, we are trying hard to resolve the logistical problems!

That said, there are VERY MANY things to discuss in language and culture for business!!! We live in “interesting times”, which should probably make us a bit nervous. We have, however, the luxury of being in university – which means our job is to try to understand what has happened and what is happening in our societies and economies (oh just TRY to separate those two things!). THAT is going to be productive and good!!!! I am increasingly impressed by the quality of English and general curiosity among students. The CURIOSITY and willingness to learn is the important part. If you DO some English, a bit every day, you WILL improve!!!
You’ve decided to attend one of the most innovative courses in the country. I am really honoured that so many have chosen to study with us. It makes me proud – now it’s time for us all to get to work!!!

See you in class!
Pete Cullen

Iscrizione agli esami 09 2011

Si ricorda agli studenti che, rispetto alla data d’esame, le liste verranno aperte 15 giorni prima per poi essere chiuse 2 giorni prima.

Quote from the web-page for registering for exams!!! DO not forget to register!!!! DO have a great “rest of summer” and GOOD LUCK on your exams!!!! For exam-taking tips – search for the word “exams” on this blog, and you will access old posts that explain strategies for the listening exam.

See you all soon!!!!
CLB
Pete Cullen