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3. MAY 2011 EDITION N°1
IN COVER
6 Learning tips to make easier your process of learning
7 Teaching tips as we are going to be teachers in the
future, here there are some tips we may have in mind to
take easier the process of learning-teaching
8 SIMCE results. Some comments of the real
English level which is in Chile’s schools.
9 Five reasons you should learn a foreign language Here
are some real reasons of the importance of learning
another language.
16 How to understand #$%&/( gringos Every time
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new word are appearing in the language, here are some
informal vocab we can use when talking with a
foreigner.
19 The helping guide for student parents: five effective
steps to be a good parent Many of University’s students
have children. This space is for them.
20 Fabiola’s life We wanted to know how Fabiola is in her
personal life
IN FASHION
4 Women fashion. INside Miss Tatiana Neira and Natalia Molina’s style
5 Men fashion. Inside Osvaldo & Jose’s style
INside the NEWS
IN EDUCATION 18 International new
11 Survey (The best and the worst of UCSC)
12 INterviews foreign people at ucsc: Brittany Dunstan IN SPARE TIME
13 INterviews foreign people at ucsc: Amaya Bai 24 Music and films
14 INterviews Students abroad: Kimberly Rivas
25 Social events and books
15 INterviews Students abroad: Angie Alvarado
26 Horoscope
15 Scholarships information 26 Crossword
IN each EDITION
19 A helping guide to be
a good parent
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Editorial letter
8 SIMCE results
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4. ‘ The real importante of
learning a language’
actually know about the education and
health systems probles we are dealing with
in today’s society, but they do not care or
they even do not have an opinion about
these issues. Furthermore, this problem
can be seen even at University level.
These last days the position of university
students has sounded very loud, as they
fight for their rights. Consequently, I
Many of us, future teachers, think that would like to focus all my attention on the
our goal is to make students speak a beneficial aspects of this strike.
particular language, in this case English. However, we, in our degree have to deal
However, in the future if we teach them with people who are not interested in what
grammar, phonetics and vocabulary our is happening in our society, therefore, I
students at the end of the course will be cannot believe that those people are going
able speak English fluently. On the to educate the future of Chile.
other hand, if they do not know what to
say or do not have an opinion we would What I am explaining is that these
have succeeded, because that is the reason people were taught basic things, they
we are teaching a language. In addition, learn contents but they cannot relate them
We are teaching them how to express to the reality.
themselves, how to think critically so that
they can feel confident and secure when Teaching a language is not only teaching
someone wants to take advantage of them. about how to speak it, but also about how
to educate people for next future
Nowadays, many school and highs chool generations by non-traditional ways,
students do not know what is happening simply, such as daily experiences which
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FASHION SPACE NEW COMPUTERS
Congratulations for your new magazine; I would like to use this space to
I think the themes you are going to complain about the computers of Tomas
present will be very interesting; Moro building, because they are old
however, I would like to ask you to have enough to change them. Besides, I
an space for fashion or preferences, like heard that there are new computers but
music, books, movies, or even I don't they do not want the change them
know interesting shops. This space is because they do not know what to do
going to make you magazine look even with the old ones. Shame. Camilo
more interesting. Thank you for the Saavedra
space. Catalina Correa
USEFUL INFORMATION CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for giving me the space to I really liked the format your magazine
say my opinion. My first and instant will have. I look forward to take a look
doubt that I would like to have inside. You seem very prepared because
information is about scholarships; you even created an e-mail, a twitter
Eventhough, I am a freshman I’d really and a facebook to make your readers
like to know that in the future I’m going feel closer, and have an opportunity to
to be informed and I’m not going to miss express their opinions. Joanne Abos-
opportunities to study abroad. Claudia Padilla
Parra
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6. Good-looking people
IN FASHION Who’s that chick?
One of the teachers you MUST know is Miss Tatiana Neira, who usually teaches
Lengua I; we don’t even have to mention those mechones who take that class with her
will be very successful in their achievements.
We won’t tell you how old she is because it doesn’t matter; she’s beautiful even if she
were a 70-year-old teacher. Now we’ll just focus on how she and some students
usually dress, where they get their clothes, among others. Check it out now!
What aspects do you consider when buying clothes? Color, yeah, but it
depends because when I was younger color was like the thing to worry about but someone
taught me as you grow older it’s very important to notice the quality. Color, and by second
chance would be quality.
Do you follow fashion or you own unique style? I have realized that, because
of what my sister tells me, I’m ahead of fashion because; for instance, this kind of sweater is like 10 years old, do you see? I’m like ahead of fashion; I really
liked this but it wasn’t in fashion at that time, so for everyone it was a weird sweater. But now, it’s in fashion because of the clebich, and maybe the material,
yeah. First of all it isn’t like following what’s on but I mix what is trendy and what puts suit me.
Where do you usually get your clothes? I go shopping, quite a lot. But I love clearance. Usually stores have a sale, like winter sale or summer sale, but
then at the end they have a clearance. And everything is very cheap. So I really enjoy that. Sometimes I buy, even though, some pieces of clothes that are really
expensive--I would say for the average, but if I think that the quality is good and maybe the agent is going to last ten years or five years, so that’s okay for me.
For instance, Boots I can pay one hundred thousand for boots because I know that I will be able to wear them for six years or more. In that case I go for quality.
So for me I’m saving money, even though it’s more expensive but I’m saving. Oh! And I get second-handed cloth, for example, from my sister’s. I can get even
clothe from my mom, because we have almost the same styles. I go shopping, clearance. You know that if I saw something on the street,
maybe plaza Peru on Sunday, if I like it I get it.
Do you enjoy when buying cloth or is it something that stresses you? It comes naturally. I’m lucky. I always come
across a sale, or a clearance, and I always get something for me but very cheap. That’s something my friends envy because they don’t
know how I do it, but they just appear. You know, fashion for me is more than just going shopping, it is a matter of health. Because I have
a tendency to depression so colors cheer me up; so that keeps me in a good mood. And there’s a therapy that is about colors and lights
but it was in Santiago not here, maybe now it’s here, but at that time the doctor told me that if bright colors made me happy I should
wear them. When I was in my treatment I used to spend one hundred thousand in medicines per month, so now I spend a lot less than
that in clothes but I’m healthy.
Well, First of all I must confess that I really need plenty of time to choose
the correct piece of cloth. I try to consider everything the material, the
price, the style and if it possible if it is unique, also I always try to buy
useful clothing, not just one that I can use only one time or just for an
especial occasion.
I really love fashion! But it’s difficult to keep on with that. I prefer to have
my own style with some pieces of cloth that are in fashion and others that
are more classical.
It's just my own style! as I said before. I like to combine tendencies for
make my unique style but I prefer semiformal clothes because I think its
makes me look more elegant.
I use to buy in some shops at the mall like Zara, Pensato, Fes etc. or if a
have time I just buy a pieces of cloth to make my own clothing.
Natalia Molina Carrillo (21)
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Generation 2008 – English Teaching Major

7. who dress well!
Who’s that guy?
What aspects do you consider when buying Do you follow fashion or you own unique style?
clothes? Ok… When buying clothes I consider its model, and Uhmmm, I just try to have my own style.
whether it fits in with my style and personality or not. I believe that
what you wear reflects the type of person who you are. Obviously, if How do you define your style and where do you
you have enough money to buy something a little more expensive
then it would usually get it? I try to dress not in flashy cloths, taking into
be incredible, consideration aesthetics; trying at the same time to combine the
but if you see right colors and footwear. I usually get my pieces of cloth in
that you are Falabella and Almacenes Paris; however, I have bought second-hand
not able to buy cloth. For instance, too weeks ago I went to a shop which buys those
it, you just type of cloth, and I bought 2 hoddies at 1.400 pesos.
have to look
for something
Osvaldo Espinoza Acuña (20)
similar but
little cheaper. Generation 2010 – English Teaching Major
What aspects do you consider How do you define
when buying clothes? I consider your style and where
that they are cheap, that they can fit in do you usually get it?
with me, and that there is not much of In general, I like to match
their same type. second-hand clothing with
those from traditional shops. I
Do you follow fashion or you wouldn’t know how to define
own unique style? I usually dress my style, but I prefer dark
clothing what I really like; I don’t follow colors.
any specific fashion.
José Miguel Casanueva (19)
Generation 2010 – English Teaching Major
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8. Tips to learn better
Tips
Some opinions and tips were collected among students; in order to improve our learning
methods.
By Andrea Castillo
Many times we have found ourself in a situation that just experience teach to deal with; However, at this time of
our life we, as students, should know how to study yet this is not always true. Consequently here you will find
some useful information taken from our own classmates to learn how to learn, and to have more strategies to
make your study improve.
Valentina Gallegos has a whole method to study, and Diego Ulloa studies separating all the information
which has shown that it works. She separate sections into between sections according to the headings. He also
days. The first day she collects all the information which is explains that in a way it is easier to memorize all the
in power point, in the copybooks, etc; then she prints it. information looking at it in an organize way; consequently
The second day she highlights all the information she he also does concept maps and comparative charts; in this
thinks it is the most important one. And the last day she way he can remember better the words and the
tries to learn it from heart, and she expounds the information just imagining the form of the c-map and/or
information to somebody. the chart.
On the other hand, there are different types of people who need to make the process of learning in a more
kinesthetic way. For these type of person we recommend the next tips:
 It is better for these kind of people use the ability of writing, instead of typing,
according to the Online Education Database, this is because when writing by hand you are
stimulating your ideas. Also another important tip is using post-notes which are very useful to
put your thoughts on when reading or studying.
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9. Tips to teach better
Tips
As well as the learning tips we collected some pieces of advice to learn and to have in mind when teaching
By Andrea Castillo
As beginners of teaching we have been put in some real situations in which we have to adapt ourselves
to every situation. There are some situations that need experience to know which decisition is best to
take. However, here are some pieces of advice to take in mind when teaching.
We have to take in mind that every student learns in a
different way; hence you have to put special attention in
those who do not learn as the others. The lessons
should be personalized, Eventhough we just have 45
minutes to teach the contents; to make that change we
should try to focus on something different every class;
for instance one day for those who are kinesthetic,
other for those who are visual and so on.
Plan your classes; we cannot arrive to a classroom
without knowing how to introduce the topic. Teachers
should practice instructions, instructions need to be
simple and narrow; just teacher with years of experience
can improvise instructions, but beginners cannot look at
that as something unimportant.
Something that I learn when teaching little children is that we are
going to do an entertaining activity we must give the instruction
before giving the material; otherwise, they are going to be too
excited and are not going to pay attention to the instructions or they
are not going to listen.
We, as teacher, must give a special attention to the
contents we are going to teach; because this content will
be the trigger for students motivation. Students have to
relate the new information with their background
knowledge.
Try to use all the time English; eventhough, if the
students are just children teachers always can
adapt their language to every situation.
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10. English Simce Results “One out of ten student reached the basic level” –
National News Joaquin Lavin, Education Minister.
The results of English SIMCE’s first assessment to all the 3rd grade
students from High School of Chile between the October 25 and
November 5, 2010, show that only one out of ten students reached a
level considered “basic”. At the same time, this measurement is the
first of its kind that is applied in a Latin-American country, thus
Education Minister is looking for a diagnosis that will serve as a basis
for future evaluations.
Evaluation
On this occasion, it was used the test TOEIC Bridge, aligned with international
standards of the English language, to assess student learning. This test allows
you to identify the students that have reached a basic level in the English
language, according to international standards. Students who get more than 134
points in the test receive a certificate at a basic level of the English language. As a result, a student who achieves certified is capable of:
 Listening: Understanding phrases and expressions related to everyday topics. For instance, they
should be able to understand the main idea when listening to short messages, warnings and
instructions.
 Reading Comprehension: Understanding short simple texts that contain vocabulary used frequently.
For instance, to understand the advertisement information, menus, schedules, signs in public places,
letters, catalogs, and short articles of a daily newspaper.
Results
According to the measurement, one out of ten student achieved certification at a basic level. The average obtained by Chilean students is 99 points;
lower level as those students from countries in other continents. For example, the middle school students from Japan reach an average of 119
points. The best results correspond to establishments located in the Metropolitan region and Magallanes one. On the other hand, such as one would
expect, the students who belonged to high socio-economic group got the best results. For instance, in a class of 40 students of the high socio-
economic group, an average of 26 students achieved certification of English, while in a low socio-economic group’s course none manages to do so.
Other data obtained in the review, results have to do with the age at which begins learning and methodology used by teachers.
In this sense, the best results are obtained by: students who begin their English classes
at a younger age, students who have more hours of English classes, students whose
teachers speak English during their lessons, and students who attend English courses
out of school hours.
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Education Minister

11. 5 Reasons Why You Should Learn A Foreign
Language
A look focused on 5 reasons out of the English student’s view.
Article
During the modern age, with globalization at its height, knowing one or two secondary languages has become more than a
simple feat of high class and intelligence but also a strict requirement in many occasions. Whether it’s for professional,
social or personal reasons, learning at least one foreign language is a must for anyone that wants to keep his or her head
up high in today’s society. Keeping outside of the English student’s point of view, let’s take a focused look on 5 of the main
reasons that should turn any of you towards learning a foreign language.
By Diego Ulloa
1. Professional Requirement
This is probably the main reason for which one would learn a
foreign language. Many professions require the knowledge of at 2. Social Plus
least one or two foreign languages, depending on the field of the
Yes, knowing a foreign language (or more) is definitely a social bonus.
job. Most jobs may ask that you know an international language
There’s definitely a steep hill to climb between being presented as
such as English, French, Spanish or German or a business-specific
someone that doesn’t know any foreign language whatsoever against
language such as Chinese, Japanese, Russian and so forth. If you’re
being presented as a polyglot. Another case when knowing a foreign
a native English speaker you may have it a bit easier, since English
language can be literally a social blessing is when meeting a foreigner
is the main international language (and one that is present the
whose language you can speak. They’ll be extremely impressed by your
most often in job descriptions) but knowing a secondary might also
ability to talk with them through their own native tongue, although you’re
prove vital.
on home grounds and this fact can single handedly create a great
impression around you. If the foreigner happens to be part of a business
meeting, this impression can turn to a successful business partnership,
bringing you both professional and social satisfactions.
3. Family Communication
It’s often the case where a couple formed out of persons of
diverse nationalities understands each other through a
commonly known international language such as English.
However, they’ll soon want to start learning the other
4. Personal Satisfaction
person’s mother tongue, not only for a better
Learning a foreign language is one of the greatest intellectual goals that
communication, but also out of respect for them.
one could have, on a personal scale. Think about a difficult puzzle, or math
problem that takes months if not years of constant studying in order to be
solved. The process of solving it may be a hard, arduous one but the yell of
5. Keeping Your Mind Healthy joy at the end is well worth it. It’s the same case with learning a foreign
language: the learning process is not easy and you’ll have many small
issues and problems to tackle along the way. You’ll have to focus on
It’s been scientifically proved that by learning a new language, the various aspects of the problem, such as spelling, grammar, reading,
process stimulates your brain in such a way that it will make you pronunciation and so forth. If you keep the problem in sight however and if
keener on understanding and learning other subjects, including “real” you don’t lose interest in it, the chances of solving it are extremely high
disciplines such as math, physics, chemistry and so forth. Learning a and the intellectual fulfillment that you get at the end is incomparable to
new language requires the memorizing and understanding of several anything else.
thousand new words and concepts, which offers your brain a good
training for future occasions where memorizing is a must. After
studying a foreign language you’ll have better results with studying for
exams, with information assimilation and generally, with keeping your
mind healthy and “active” even at older ages.
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13. BEST & WORST UCSC
SURVEY
Have you noticed many students have been complaining of some issues happened at UCSC? Tomas Moro is not
the exception among all faculties. Well, we asked students by means of our Facebook account what is the best
and the worst one of UCSC. Check what they think!
Some egos are too high, don’t
you think? But avoiding first
two options they chose, we
have our secretary, Miss
Faby. Teachers’ time for
students outside the
classroom, gymnasium and
green areas follow Faby’s
option.
Do you think the same?
One of the most problematic
complaints ever heard at
UCSC is the lack of toilet
paper. Cafeterias’ prices are
getting higher and higher and
economical benefits are
disappearing every year.
Don’t you agree? Go to our
Facebook account “MagazIN”
and answer our weekly
questions.
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14. Traveling Abroad
Interview Brittany Dunstan
Before interviewing this pretty girl, she was preparing things
about next Autumn Talent Show 2011. I noticed she was very
busy, but you should know she’s very sweetly kind not to
answer some questions! She loves talking!
Brittany is 23 years old—born on 08 July 1987, and studied
Spanish and Geography at University of St Andrews. She came
from England and currently lives in Concepcion. Don’t you want
know some more about her?... Let’s see!
When did you arrive in Chile, how was it? What did you come for? I arrived on
August 23rd last year to be an English Language assistant at this University for ten months. I was really like
amazed by how friendly the students right here, like immediately coming to say hi, to want to have parties,
to have lunch together… that was a really nice welcome. Something that was definitely different from
what I thought it would be was that it was quite easy to adapt myself here.
May you make any comparison between Chilean culture and
yours? Uhu, yeah. I think probably what you already think, but the Chilean people are
more like affectionate, and really, really generous of love. They always have a lot of time
for you to do things together and like the hugging—I was amazed by that. I guess they
are always like able to celebrate something, like ramadas! [Did you like celebrating
that?] Yeah, yeah. I really liked the ramada here; I really liked it very much.
Have you had any traumatic or unexpected experience that ended up by having an effect on your life?
Uuhm, I haven’t really had a traumatic experience, just the one time where I got lost on a micro on my third night here! I got on the wrong
one to Chiguayante and got off in the middle of nowhere. By that time it was nearly midnight and there were no more micros coming past
and I couldn’t call a taxi, so I had to go into a shop that was just about to close and they had to drive me home... I was crying! I thought that
one of the dodgy men was going to attack me! But, no... Apart from that, nothing unexpected, I don’t think!!
If you have to give a mark to your stay here from 1 to 10, what
would it be? Uhm, probably like 9… 9,5 (laugh) Yeah, It’s been very, very great… I
don’t know, as I said like, it’s been like a different life here and at a certain point I want to
go back because of my family, but I loved traveling and visiting, and… when I get back
I’m gonna definitely tell everyone how was living here and that they should also come
here, yeah.
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15. Traveling Abroad
Amaya Bai Interview
When we first saw and talked to this girl, a mix of feelings—a bit of nervousness and a bit of fear, appeared immediately on
her face. Being completely honest, we did not know what was going on at that time, but anyway… After a couple of minutes
full of communicative complications, we finally realized that the matter was simple: she spoke better Spanish… Duh! Despite
this, it was amazing to notice that she could speak Spanish almost perfectly, taking into consideration that she’s been living
here for less than 4 months... Impressive, don’t you think?!
When did you arrive here and what for? We ten arrived at Chile on February
23th to study Spanish language here at this University.
Has it been rather a good or bad experience to live in Chile? It has
been a very good experience because Chileans have treated us well; they’ve helped us as
much as possible. They’ve been really, really nice.
Have you found some marked differences between your culture
and ours? Sure! There are some Chilean customs we don’t understand very well; this
may be because we’ve been living here four months, I guess. Uhm… if you have any
problem with some Chilean people—I mean, different believes, different views, then we
simply talk. We talk about that stuff which affects us and then the problem is solved
immediately. I think is just a matter of communication.
Amaya Bai (21) studied
Spanish at SWUST
University. She came from
Chengdu Shi, Sichuan,
China; currently living in
Concepción.
The first thing that comes up to your mind now: two clear
differences between China and Chile. As far as I’ve seen, Chileans are
more affectionate than Chinese people; every time they can, they demonstrate what
they feel at the very moment. However, medicine is more expensive here than in my
country, it’s horribly expensive!
Have you had any problem during your stay in Chile? You know, like Brittany. Fortunately, I’ve
just got good experiences! We, as well as Brittany and Richard, have come to Chile and had some problems about different
cultures with Chileans, but nothing that serious. Chile is full of nice people, they are really, really nice and kind.
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16. Traveling Abroad!
INTERVIEW Talking to Angie
Talking to some students from different You traveled abroad because of a scholarship, didn't
Universities, I could realize that there isn’t enough you? If yes, where did you get information about it? Yes, I
information about scholarships; everybody knows traveled abroad. I was awarded the Semester Abroad scholarship, framed into the
they exist, but few are well-informed. English Opens Doors program, in 2009, second term. When I enrolled IN the English
teaching programme at the university, I was told by the person that signs me up that
Here you have two girls who traveled abroad for there were scholarships available to study abroad. From then on, as I was interested
different reasons; Angie Alvarado and Kimberley in traveling, I googled these scholarships, which was what helped me to get the
information I needed. Additionally, every time I was not sure about something, I
Rivas. Let’s get IN the zone! called the Ministry of Education and they clarified my doubts. That's how I applied
later.
Where did you go, how long were you living there and how was
your stay? I studied for one term in Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa,
USA. It was a great opportunity to live on my own and to be inserted into an English speaking
country, which helped me a lot with the development of the language. From the university, we
were 3 people sent there, 10 Chileans IN total. In general, the experience was good. I stayed
there for 5 months, more or less.
What was the worst part of living there? The worst part of been there was
the college and the town. To be sent to a community college IN a town with a population of
nearly 30.000 people when here in Chile I study in a university in a town with a population of
nearly 1.200.000 was shocking. I wasn't expecting a big town, but I lived in the countryside
surrounded by corn fields, something completely unexpected because I was in USA, you know? I
mean, I didn't even have wifi IN my building! That was desmotivating. Besides, as everybody
has a car, means of transport were limited and expensive, so I didn't have the chance to go to
other cities by myself. I basically felt stucked in a farm form 5 months. Regarding schooling, the
subjects I took were really basic for a 4th year University student as well; so, IN academic
terms, it was not a good experience. I learn more from life and the experience itself. Luckily,
the Ministry of Education removed that college from the list of "likeable places" to send people.
We were the first and last Chileans there.
…And the best one? Well, regarding the best parts of being there, I can name three. Firstly, the cities I went to. I had the chance to go to
Chicago and I totally felt IN love with it, wonderful! I also went to Miami to see and old friend of mine I studied with when I was in high school, which was
amazing as well. Secondly, I had the chance to go and see a gig of one of my two favorite bands EVER, Marilyn Manson. I'm a music lover, so it was a
dream come true. Finally, the best, best, best thing of the experience was meeting new people. I didn't meet many people from the States, but other
foreigners that were in a situation similar to us. I had the chance to share with people from Japan, Korea, Vietnam, China, France and Germany, which was
really interesting and I'm still IN touch with them. What I learnt from their cultures is something I know I wouldn't have ever learnt here. We were all IN
the same position. We became friends, we cried a lot when it was time to say goodbye and every time I think of the scholarship I was awarded, the first
thing that comes to my mind is the good times we spent together, not school, not the town, but them. Friendship is the word.
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17. Traveling Abroad!
Talking to Kim INTERVIEW
You traveled abroad because of a scholarship, didn't you? If
yes, where did you get information about it? Actually no, I saw a
poster IN one of the faculties which contained information about a Work&Travel Program
to work in the U.S, after having seeing it I headed down to its office in order to get details
like prices, types of programs, etc.
Where did you go, how long were you living there and how
was your stay? I went to South Lake Tahoe, California for around 3 moths, and I have
to say it was
amazing. Even
though the job
was not the best,
but it was fun. I met Chileans, Portugueses, Peruvians and we had such a
tight relationship that we never had problems and enjoyed every minute
of it.
What was the best part of living there? The best was
that I was able to meet people from different countries as well as to be
IN a new one. Also, the fact of learning to be independent and
responsible, being in new places like San Francisco, Reno, L.A, places that
looked so far for
you, they were
now as close as
you could have
imagined. Most
importantly, you realized that everything is possible… if you really long for it.
…And the worst one? The worst part was when one of our friends had to
comeback because her brother had killed himself. It was the saddest moment. She had to
pack up right off and take the first fly. I was sorry for her because she was having fun and
IN the push of a button her experience of living abroad changed. On the other hand, I have
to recognize that leaving SLT was also the worst and hideous moment... I was having such a
great time living my life without any worries about what would happen tomorrow I had even
lost track of time and all of the sudden I was being forced to go back to the boring routine of
studying!
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18. How To Understand $#%&/(¿ gringos!
Culture If you want to understand them, you better read this!
Not all words, phrases, verbs and
Ace: v. To have success in an exam. Ex: “I can’t believe it. I thought I
aced the exam, but I failed it!”
A daily expressions have a written
meaning, i.e. in printed
B Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth: exp. Someone who
was born in a rich family. Ex: “He’ll never have to work a day in his life, he dictionaries. Thus here you have
was born with a silver spoon in his mouth” some American expressions,
Crush and burn: exp-v. Not having success miserably and totally.
Ex: “Not only did he not pass the test, he crashed and burned on it!”
C nouns, and adjectives which may
help you to understand a bit more
what gringos try to tell you while
D Drop-dead: adj. Very impressive, spectacular for never being forgotten.
Ex: “Sarah Michelle Gellar is not only a drop dead beautiful, but she also holding a conversation.
gives a drop dead performance”
Ok, let’s take some notes!
Eency-weency: adj. Too little / too short. Ex: “The baby’s toes are
eency-weency!”
E
F Flake: s. a person who you cannot trust in. Ex: “You’re such a flake. You
always say you’ll do sth, but you never do it”
Gaga: adj. Crazy, insane. Ex: “He got hit in the head and has been
gaga ever since”
G
High roller: s. who spends lots of money without moderation,
H especially on expensive things. Ex: “You’re acting like a high roller with
your fancy restaurants and clothes, but remember who changed your
Sarah Michelle Gellar / Drop dead
diapers!”
Is the Pope Catholic?: exp. Answer given when sb asks a
stupid question when s/he already knows the answer is yes. Ex: A: I
“Do you want another beer?” B: “Is the Pope Catholic? Of course I do!”
J Jerk: n. sb disgusting. Ex: “I can’t stand that jerk, she’s always talking me about how much money she has”
Knock: v. Critizise or poner peros a algo. Ex: “No matter what I do, she always knocks me” K
L Let the cat out of the bag: exp-vi. Revealing a secret or being rather indiscreet. Ex:” We can’t do the prank. Alfred let
the cat out of the bag so the teacher knows about it”
Monkey business: n. A behavior not serious. Ex: “All right kiddo, no monkey business while we’re gone” M
N No such thing as a free lunch: exp. Everything that seem to be cheap or free always have a hidden cost. Ex: “John,
there’s no such thing as a free lunch. If he’s inviting you out, there’s sth he wants from you.
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19. One who snoozes, loses: exp. if you are not alert you will lose an opportunity. Ex: He who snoozes, loses pal. You left your
seat” O
P P.D.Q: abbrev. of Pretty Damn Quick; very quickly. Ex: “You’d better start cleaning up this mess P.D.Q.”
Quarterback: v. To direct or address sth. “Who’s quarterbacking this operation?” Q
R Read someone the riot act: exp-vi. To tell sb the very truth of a particular situation, especially about what I expect of him/her
or his/her behavior.
Spin a yarn: exp-v. To lie in a complicated, creative way. Ex: “I don’t believe a word he says , but he sure does spin a good yarn” S
T Take five: exp-vi. To take a break generally for 5 minutes. Ex: “Okay folks, take five and then we’ll start from the top.
Did you get it? Ugly as sin: exp. VERY ugly. Ex: “That dog is like… ugly
as sin! Where did you find it?”
U
» Abbrev. = Abbreviation
» Adj. = Adjective V Vamoose: v. To go out in a hurry. Ex: “This bar sucks, I say we
vamoose!”
» V. = Verb
» Exp. = Expression
Wake up and smell the coffee: exp-vi. Finally
» Ex. = Example to assume a situation, especially a disgusting one. Ex: “Jane,
»
»
Sth / Sb = Something / Somebody
N. = Noun
this is the fifth time your husband has had an affair and
promised not to do it again. I think it’s time you wake up and
W
smell the coffee!”
Y Y’all: abbrev. of “you all”. Ex “Y’all want to go to the movies?”
Zit: s. Synonym of blackhead, a small, hard inflamed spot on the skin. Ex: “Is that a zit on your nose?” Z
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20. International News
Independent schools in England and Wales are to mount a legal challenge against tighter regulations over
charitable status.
By Andrea Castillo
The Independent Schools Council claims the requirements to
show how schools offer "public benefit" are unfair.
It says the cost of offering bursaries to poorer pupils could mean higher
fees and pricing out hard-pressed families. The Charity Commission says it
looks at a wider range of public benefits when assessing cases - not just
bursaries. The Charity Tribunal will be asked to clarify the disputed rules
under which independent schools can retain charitable status at a hearing
which begins on Tuesday.
Flexible support
The 2006 Charities Act meant that independent schools could no longer
automatically claim charitable status - instead they had to demonstrate that
they offered benefits to a wider public, beyond their own fee-paying pupils.
But the Independent Schools Council, representing more than 1,200 schools,
has argued that the Charity Commission
guidelines interpret this in too narrow a way - with too much emphasis on
bursaries. The ISC says that its "key concern" is about whether private schools educational work with local communities and state schools as well as
should be obliged to provide bursaries for poorer students, as a condition of bursaries.
keeping charitable status.
The Charity Commission also says that it allows up to five years for charities to
The council says that many schools already offer bursaries - but it wants meet requirements. Last year the ISC was successful in its bid for a judicial
schools to be allowed flexibility over how they benefit the wider community, review - and the Charities Tribunal hearing is expected to last more than a
such as sharing facilities and developing partnerships with local state schools. week.
It warns that requiring schools to provide bursaries could mean pushing up
fees, which it says will hurt those middle-income families who are already The proceedings will take place alongside questions from the Attorney General
about charity law and public benefit, relating to fee-charging charities.
nancially-stretched. But the Charity Commission says that it takes a wider Charitable status brings tax benefits to independent schools believed to be
range of factors into account when assessing public benefit - including worth more than £100m a year. But independent schools say that they are
offering means-tested bursaries worth over £200m a year
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21. A helping guide student parents
for
Article
Steps to be a good parent
We all know that every person has his/her own burden; however
magazin wanted to give this space to those who are student parents. This
guide will give some useful pieces of advice to be a good parent because
nobody was born knowing how to be a good parent, so here some steps to
take in mind.
By Andrea Castillo
Many times in life we have been asked whether we would like or not to be a father or a mother,
and we commonly give a negative answer; However, this might happen because we are not
conscious of how incredibly fullfilling this experience could be. Parents are the support that every
single person needs during life; not only in terms of the facilities they provide to their children but
also in terms of the invalueble love they give us.
Being a good parent is never taught; However, here are some useful bits of advises to take in
mind when being a parent.
1.- Express love and affection
All children seek the acceptance from their
parents; hence a little hug or an
encouragment would be enough to make
you son/daughter feel better.
2.- Listen to them.
Parents should show to their children interest
in their children’s life. They should create a
place where children can trust in them and
5.- Praise your children
have the confidence to talk of problems.
Comparisons between your
children are not allow, you
3.- Help them feel safe should celebrate their
Parents should respect their children’s 4.- Provide order
Give them job to do in the house in that way differences; because every
privacy. Allow them to feel that once they children is different and in this
enter their room they can know that no one you are encouraging them responsibility. If
they do not do their parts, as punishment way you are making him/her
will look through their drawers, or read their feel unique and do not feel
diary. Do not argue in front of them, you revoke a privilege. In this way they are
going to learn the concept of inferior than others. Teach
have to show them to fix their disagreements them to persue their dreams.
in a peaceful way. reward/consequence.
With this steps you will make feel your children as they deserve.And remember “do not be afraid to be a parent. Do your best, be their friend, but never
let them forget you are their parent” (Rubenstein, 2011).
Adapted from http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Good-Parent
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22. FABIOLA
The private life of our favorite person from the
university. The reason she wants to helps students
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23. Always willing to help Fabiola with sometimes I think “why didn’t I do and vice verse.
a smile on her face; agreed to give those things”, for instance, to go
us an exclusive interview. At the out with mom and spoil her much As long as it does not affect the
moment of our arrival to the more; now I regret that I did not other aspect
planned meeting Fabiola asked do some things such as that over Right. Besides, I always try to
whether it would be too long; and over. I think of all those days think positively when I am at work
however, we gave her a negative of my life in which I should make or at home; always, always. I
answer the most of my mom when I was think that gives me a balance.
unmarried, and did not ever
Everyone should know that Fabiola compensate her for everything she HER WORK
took an important role among gave me. Are you happy working here?
students last year when many of Yes, although this wasn’t my ideal
them had some administratives ABOUT HERSELF job
issues, some of these issues had What is the thing which describes
to do with their schedules; she you the best? What kind of job were you looking
was always well disposed to help I am a completely mess at home. for?
every single student. However, we You know, when I’m here working Well, I didn’t have opportunities to
know very little about this woman I’m not able to do that… Keeping study. I couldn’t go to the
who thanks to her many of us everything well organized is a University. That is what holds me
could save a must; you have to back a little bit. But, I am happy
course know where your with what I do. I think it is because
stuff is in order to of you (students), because I am
HER LIFE react quickly when very close with you.
Which are any teacher
your most requires a HER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE
valued thoughts you have from document. UCSC’S STUDENTS
your childhood and adolescence? At home, Mario and Emilia’ stuff Well, related to that topic; what do
When I was I child I used to dream are always very you think of students who consider
being a dancer; Chiquitita was the organized…always, but nobody you as a very important person at
song that usually turned me on can touch mine, I know where my the university? Did you know that
and encouraged me to dance. I things are even if they seem to be there is a group in facebook called
remember when my daddy used to messy. “We want fabi to be the chief of
sing that song to me and I the English Language Teaching
immediately started to sing it and How do you keep you work-life Program”?
dance it too. At that time CD’s did balanced? Yes, some people told me, and
not exist yet, but vinilos; these What I do is not to mix both they sent it to me by e-mail. Yes, it
were black and the record player personal and work things. For really surprised me; however, I
was red. instance, if I have any problem at think that if I don’t help them,
home then I try this not to have a maybe, they would treat me in a
Any from your adolescence? negative effect on at University by bad way. In addition, I don’t think
From my adolescence, uhm… clearing my head during the path that
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25. I’m imprescindible. I don’t know, I Yes they still haven’t had schedule love are healthy. That, for me, is a
think it is just because of the way I problems being without worries. I don’t ask
treat them. It is not because of the Right; for instance, this year I’ve for more, as everyone is healthy.
information that I share with realized that more students have
them; it is the contact, because I come to my office to say hi instead Do you want to study as you are
feel close to them. For example, of asking for help. working here?
there is a student who has an Yes, in fact this midterm I asked to
emergency operation last week, an English teacher
and I have called her by phone to if I could go to her
see how she is. So I am worried MECESUP classes
about the other side of students, as an occasional
not only of how they are in student; however,
academic terms. If you have she never
problems with your schedule and I answered the e-
can do something, I will do it. I That is nice. But that is a good mail. Consequently, I think that
think it is mutual; however, there thing because that’s when they this next midterm I am going to
are always exceptions; there are demonstrate they care about you ask again to other teacher. That is
some students who don’t get along and they don’t want only your what I would like to do, study
with me but that is because we help, it demonstrate that it English. Nevertheless, I’m more
have had some problems, with closeness is not because of selfish interested in my husband studying
medical certificates or things like interests. what he loves doing
that. But I know that I can’t get on No, I don’t think they are good
with everyone. because of selfish interests. No, And what is he studying?
because it is from both parts the He is studying a Master's degree
But, at least the majority of good manners, I am good with in creative Communications here
students think you are an them and they are good with me. at the university
important person here at the What I try the most is to help them
university (students). I have a brother at the Here?
For example, the freshmen university and I would like that he Yes, he works here. I met him
students, they even do not know was treated as I treat you. here many years ago. He was a
who I am. They haven’t had student when I met him. I was
problems HER FUTURE PLANS young and I arrived to journalism
Well, and the last question is what and there he was; however, we
plans do you have to do in the started dating after he went out.
future?
Let’s see… I want to be a mom Funny
again Yep, he was a thesis preparation
student. Nice thoughts (laughs)
Up to now, do you have only one
child? How long have you been married?
Yes, I have only one child. Well, in Six years
the future I expect to be happy.
Look, the only thing that makes Are you happy with him?
me happy and be calm is to know YES!
that my family and people that I
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26. Music & Films
Spare time Get informed about what is IN today. Get IN the Music&Films zone!
Troll Hunter.
The Pop music world has been shaken by the seventh album of Britney
Shot in a verite style, Trollhunter is the Spears’ the appearance in March, Femme Fatale. Despite all the controversy
story of a group of Norwegian film that she awakens, she still stands with her
students that set out to capture real-life danceable pop enriched by skillful
trolls on camera after learning their producers, checked with the arrival to the
existence has been covered up for years by straightaway #1 of the album, and also of
a government conspiracy. A thrilling and the first single, Hold It Against Me.
wildly entertaining film, Trollhunter
delivers truly fantastic images of giant With a different attitude, Avril Lavigne’s
trolls wreaking havoc on the countryside, new work also comes to this musical world,
with darkly funny adherence to the original Goodbye Lullaby. The topics of the
Norwegian folklore. Unlike its found footage creature feature counterpart, Canadian singer sound more introspective this time, inspired by her divorce
Cloverfield, this film gives plenty of framed shots of the trolls while still with the singer of Sum 41, Deryck Whibley.
leaving enough to the imagination when they are not framed in the shot.
Now teenagers have the teen version of Susan Boyle. This is Adam Lambert, a
Jane Eyre. californian 19-year-old guy who came out of the program American Idol, and
who merges sand rock, new wave, disco and R&B, with songs composed by
In the story, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) the singers of Muse, Wezzer and The Darkness. Now he comes with his new
flees Thornfield House, where she works work live, Glam Nación Live, with songs from his debut and the cover of a
as a governess for wealthy classic: 20th Century Boy of T. Rex.
Edward Rochester (Michael fassbender).
Latin music has also been very attractive.
The isolated and imposing residence–-
One of the most important works is Drama y
and Mr. Rochester's coldness, has sorely
tested the young woman's resilience,
Luz which belongs to Maná, especially
because it is the first studio album in five
forged years earlier when she was
years from their last work, where the latter
orphaned. As Jane reflects upon her past
was the so-successful Amar es Combatir
and recovers her natural curiosity, she will
(2006) and its rockmantic hit Labios
return to Mr. Rochester – and the terrible secret that he is hiding.
Compartidos. Now his first single is titled Lluvia al Corazón.
The nostalgia has always been a good business, especially if this is an artist
has since died. This is the case of Michael Jackson, “who pointed out” his
posthumous album called Michael which include unknown songs and whose
second single Hollywood Tonight has already appeared in four different
versions.
IN got the news!
Britney Spears tells us why she
named “Femme Fatale” her last
album.
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27. Social events & Books
Spare Time
SOCIAL EVENTS IN BOOKS Recommended
Francisca Valenzuela is presenting New realises BOOK
her new album “Buen Soldado”
In the Garden of Beasts To Kill a Mockinbird
When: June 3rd - 21:00 hrs
In: Universidad de Concepcion theather Novel by Harper Lee published in 1960.
(O’Higgins #650) By Erik Larson. It is an
It was instantly successful, winning the
Price: $6.000 - $7.000 eerie and disturbing
Pulitzer Prize, and has become a classic
chronicle of an
of modern American literature. The plot
American family's
and characters are loosely based on the
year in Berlin during
author's observations of her family and
Hitler's rise.
(Retrieved from neighbors, as well as on an event that
http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/ occurred near her hometown in 1936,
2014957681_br08beasts.html) when she was 10 years old.
(Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockin
Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me gbird)
AUTHOR
It is a look at some of the not-so-truthful
tales Handler has spun for friends and
family throughout the years. The book is Edgar Allan Poe
advertised as a chance for the hapless
victims of Handler’s deceit to finally tell Allan Poe was an
their stories, because she didn’t feel like American author,
writing it herself. poet, editor and
(Retrieved from literary critic,
http://www.newsytype.com/6100-chelsea- considered part of
handler-dated-50-cent/)
the American
Romantic
What Happened to Goodbye Movement. Best
known for his tales of mystery and the
Written by Sarah macabre, Poe was one of the earliest
TALENT SHOW Dessen. It American practitioners of the short story
captures the and is considered the inventor of the
TALENT SHOW vulnerability that detective-fiction genre.
TALENT SHOW young people (Retrieved from
JUNE 15TH often experience http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe)
after the
dissolution of Tales: "The Oval Portrait"
their family.
(Retrieved from Poem: "Annabel Lee”
http://thebookscapereport.blogspot.com/)
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28. Horoscope, crossword & humour
Spare Time
HOROSCOPE
Cancer
Aries Ball of fire. Could you be any more “ON”? The Sagittarius
Time to shine Aries! Like the morning sun, you career arena is popping with achievement. The Romance is in the spring air for you. Also the
seem to burst onto the scene wherever you go, things you want out of life seem to be handed to creative urge is running through your life with
spreading sunshine. Pluto and Saturn are giving you without effort. Even romance is in the spring abandon. Time to smell the roses; to take some
you a big boost this month. Things are changing, air for you. I’d say June couldn’t get any better. measures to enjoy your life. If you open yourself
but in a good way and not without some common to new experiences this month you could get a
sense and a sound foundation. Any changes you Leo big surprise.
make will be for the best. You could be rolling in clover before June ends.
Seems that all the work you’ve been doing is Capricorn
Taurus now going to start to pay off. The accolades will Your security is where you may be focused the
So much to do and so little time. The gas tank is be rolling in on the career scene. You could wind- first half of June. Financial planning will be the
running low and the clock is ticking. Are you up very high profile as a result of your actions. most important thing going for you this month.
feeling the pressure? You may feel like crawling This could also mean more money for you. Take your time and leave your options open as
away and hibernating for a while. After the 21st long as you can before committing. This would be
the energy level comes back, so don’t push it so Virgo an excellent time to purchase property as well.
hard until then. Busy, busy. Get the taxes out. Balance the books.
Cover all the bases. Run here, run there. It’s a Aquarius
Gemini full schedule, but you’re up to the task. It’s The communications will be rolling in with
The last two weeks of June and the better part of almost like having a private personal energy lightening speed this month. It may be
this month the Dream Machine has been running source this month. Just don’t go over board with something of a task just to keep up. Remain calm
into overtime. Seems you’ve been scheming and trying to do too much. Remember to breath. and eat that elephant one bite at a time. Don’t
planning for the future. After midmonth, you loose your perspective in any situation. This will
may feel like just taking the time with someone Libra help when things get just a bit frantic.
on a very personal and quiet basis. Nothing This month bodes so well for your committed
fancy, which is such a departure for you. Time of relationships. There’s just a ton of activity in this Pisces
quiet talks and dim lights. Sounds romantic, but area. You are changing things for the better. You could have such an urge to just go shopping
you’re more tired than amorous. Get some rest Making a new commitment or revitalizing an for something nice for that loved one in you life.
in the next few weeks. older one. Either way, it’s a wonderful ride this Interesting, huh? The good news is, that you
month. have the money at this time to do it right. Don’t
forget to be good to yourself as well.
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Acknowledgements
IN magazine would like to give their most sincere thanks to the people who could make possible the format of it.
Director ANDREA CASTILLO BILCHI
apcastillo@emingles.ucsc.cl
DIEGO ULLOA IGLESIAS
edulloa@emingles.ucsc.cl
Editor ANDREA CASTILLO BILCHI
DIEGO ULLOA IGLESIAS
Photography DIEGO ULLOA IGLESIAS
collaborators
JUAN PINOS
Photo editions u_showdown@hotmail.com
RESOURCES
British Broadcasting Corporation
Sites Private schools' legal challenge to charity rules
By Sean Coughlan
http://www.bbc.co.uk
wikiHow. The how to manual that you can edit
How to Be a Good Parent
By Wpendy, Krystle C., Hannah, Ben Rubenstein
http://www.wikihow.com
BARNES&NOBLE
New Release Books
http://www.barnesandnoble.com
The Seattle Times
http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/
NEWSYTYPE
http://www.newsytype.com/
he Bookscape Report
http://thebookscapereport.blogspot.com/
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/
E Horoscope 2011
http://www.ehoroscope2011.com
GlasBergen
http://www.glasbergen.com/

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