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Jim Yong Kim announced as Obama's surprise nominee for World Bank head

Obama speech in Berlin

Here I am again

(General feedback to students)

And now, if you want, read the complete text and watch the video at http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html

Here is our warm up activity!

Read the following statement:

(..) Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others'opinions drown out your inner voice. And, most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you tryly want to become. Everything else is secondary. (..)

Steve Jobs, Commencement address, Stanford University, 2005

Task: What feelings are mentioned in the text? What is the purpose of this statement, in your opinion? Do you agree with Job's vision?

Welcome to our English blog!

This is a virtual class where we can continue the great job we are doing together at school. Don't miss the opportunity to improve your English from home, sharing ideas, comments, doubts and news with your classmates and your teacher.

The material dealt with here is meant to complement your class preparation and improve your language skills: I hope you will find it both useful and enjoyable!

To make the most of this blog, please read the instructions carefully: once or twice a week for the whole duration of your course, I will post either a statement, a video, an article, or a link that you will be asked to comment. Participation to the blog activity is compulsory and will be part of your evaluation. Feel free to ask any questions during the discussion: this is a forum and I will assist exactly as I would do in the classroom. Inappropriate or offensive posts will be banned.

And now.. ready, steady, go!

Teacher Giorgia