Task 2 - My Talk by Minerva Ocolisan https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt Each student has to write a talk about one given topic en-us 2020-12-14 10:26:47 UTC 2023-08-14 20:17:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f43c.png Khadiza - My Favourite TV Programme https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1048293548 Everybody likes to watch TV and everybody has a favourite TV programme. I want to tell you about my favourite TV programme. I like to watch TV programme ''Travel Man'' very much because I enjoy travelling. My favourite TV programme  is Travel Man being broadcast by Channel 4 . It is a very popular show. It is broadcast on Thursydays, at 7.30 . It is anchored by Richard Ayoade . It is actually a travel show where Richard Ayoade travels in different countries and he presents different places, museums and their foods and culture. Many people like this programme because it is highly entertaining . I don't only enjoy the programme as a means of entertainment, but also I can learn many things about other countries. I love this show and do not miss even a single episode. I like this show and suggest my friends to watch the episodes. I am not against movies, dramas or dance shows, but we should watch such programmes that increase our practical knowledge.]]> 2021-01-01 17:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1048293548 Monirul - My job moniruladib https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1050067331
Today, I am going to talk about my job. 
Firstly, I am going to talk about where it is. 
Secondly, I am going to talk about my duties. 
Thirdly, I will talk about my relationship with my colleagues.
Finally, I am going to talk about how Covind 19 affected my job.  
So, firstly, where is my job? 

I have been working at KFC for almost two years.I am working as a chef. My place of work is a mile away from my home. It takes me about twenty minutes to walk from home to my work-place, so it is convenient for me.
The shop is located in Perry Barr so it is very busy shop because many people come there.
Secondly, my duties. 
I work part-time, for four days a week.
I am responsible for cooking different chicken dishes, such as hot wings, chicken fillets, zinger chicken legs. There is a lot of pressure because I have to prepare the dishes quickly. 

Thirdly, my colleagues
We are employ about fifty people in different shifts.I like to work in the morning shift because in the afternoon shift I find it difficult to close the shop in the evening and do all the cleaning. Aslo, in the afternoon it is busier than in the morning. I like my friendly and helpful colleagues because we cooperate with each other. We try to make each other's work easier, to help each other. 

Finally, Covid 19 and how I was affected. 
In the first lock-down the shop was closed for two months and I stayed home. I was paid 80% of my salary. 
After that we went back to work, but we have wear masks and keep two meters distance. It was very busy over Christmas and New Year. Now we do a lot of online deliveries and drive through service.
This is the end of my talk. 
Do you have any questions. ]]> 2021-01-03 17:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1050067331 A Celebration I have attended (Mobarok) https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1050337072 Today I am going to talk about my sister's wedding. 
Firstly I am going to talk about the journey. Secondly, I am going to talk about the people I met. Thirdly, I will describe the wedding and the food. Then, I will talk about going to my sister's house. Finally, I will talk about returning to London.
So, the journey. Last year I was living in London.  Last year I attended my sister's wedding. I travelled from London by train with my brothers. It was quite a long journey, about three hours from London to Birmingham by train. We enjoyed the journey. 

Secondly, meeting with everyone:
At the wedding all my brothers, sisters and cousins were present. We were happy because we had not seen each other for a long time. We spent a lovely time together.

Thirdly about the wedding and food:
Everything was arranged very nicely. The hall looked amazing with flowers, artificial trees, all nicely decorated and lit. We took lots of photos with my sister and her husband and all of our family members and cousins. They served food to all people. The service was impeccable. And the food was amazing and very tasty.

Fourthly about my sister's house:
Then we left the wedding venue and we went to our sister's house in the evening to continue the celebration. We had tea, samosas, kebabs and other foods. We spoke to each other about personal matters, family member who were not there and abou our country, Bangladesh. We had plenty of time to talk to each other. We had dinner there with so many items. The food was delicious. We spent a lovely time there.

Finally, we left my sister's house round 11 pm and we went back to London because next day I had work to do. It was lovely time we spent together.
Do you have any questions?]]> 2021-01-03 22:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1050337072 Shahana https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1050508595 Today, my presentation is about a holiday I enjoyed.
Last year I went to Brighton with my children and my husband by bus . My children were excited because we spent the whole day in Brighton and came back in the evening. Brighton is a seaside resort which is close to London. Brighton has so many attractive places, such as Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum,Brighton Fishing Museum, Brighton Palace and the Pier ect . That day was very sunny and lots of tourists came sea side.The city’s sea side area is most popular because the beach is very long and the whole beach area has lots of rocks and shells. I saw fish aquarium and we walked on the Pier. On the Pier, there is a restaurant. There are pizza shops, coffee shops and ice cream shops.We ate pizza and ice cream. I bought one souvenir, a ceramic white bird, which looks beautiful. My children had lots of fun activities, including playing in the sea. 
We had a brilliant time.]]> 2021-01-04 01:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1050508595 Important past events https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1068546673 Eslam
Today, I am going to talk about an important past event: my sister's wedding in Sudan. 
Firstly,  I am going to talk about the journey to Sudan and my arrival there. 
Secondly, I am going to talk about the wedding preparations.
Thirdly, I will describe the wedding, the food and the party. 
Finally, I will talk about my return journey to England. 

So, my journey to Sudan. 
More than a year ago, in April 2019, I went to my younger sister's wedding. The whole family travelled: myself, my husband and my eight months old baby daughter. We  travelled  via Turkish Airlines and we changed planes in Istanbul. We did not have time to visit Istanbul, unfortunately. I felt very excited because I had not seen my family in Sudan for two years. We arrived in Khartoon, the capital of Sudan, in the evening. Upon our arrival , my cousin and my brother in law welcomed us. They drove us to my mother's in law house. 
Secondly, the wedding preparations. We went there two weeks before the wedding, so that I could help my sister with the preparations. I helped my sister choose her wedding dress and organize the party. We also chose the decoration for the wedding venue. We had a lot of fun because we were together. 

Thirdly, the wedding party. Was very nice the food was very delicious and the song that was very nice  and people dancing And enjoyed.




 

We were all happy and we blessed them to get married, wishing them a happy married life.

Finally, I will talk about my return Journey was very difficult Because all the time I am hold my duatgher


]]> 2021-01-08 19:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1068546673 A shopping trip https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1073579831 Noreen 
I am going to talk about a  shopping trip with my family. 
Firstly, I am going to talk about the time and place of the trip. 
Secondly, I am going to talk about what we did there. 
Finally, I am going to talk about our return home.
My children vacation had started  and it was the 3rd day of  holiday in 2020. We were out of lockdown. My children were getting bored in the house.Therefore,my husband decided to take us to the Bullring shopping mall.
As we reached there,the car park was full and dark.My husband and I took the lift from the second level of the underground car park to get to the ground floor of the shopping complex.
Firstly, we decided to buy some children clothes,  so my children chose their clothes for themselves and they were happy. After that my husband and I bought some shoes for ourselves.  Then my son wanted toys, so we went to Argos, where he chose his Spiderman game and a few cars.
Later on my children were hungry, so we took them to the restaurant (Dixie) and we ordered food, such as chicken and burgers. The food was  yummy and we enjoyed it.
I came back home at 7pm and my children were happy and very tired. They were exhausted, so they went to bed soon. ]]> 2021-01-11 11:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1073579831 My shopping trip https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1086577325 Marwa Mohammed
Today I am going to talk about a recent shopping trip. 
Firstly I am going to talk about date and time we started walking to shops,
Secondly I am going to talk about the shops and what I bought.
Thirdly, about what we ate. 
Finally, how we came home. 
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Firstly
Last year on 26/12/2019 it was boxing Day sale
I was excited about this day because it had discounts in all shops. 
I went with my neighbours. We were three ladies. We started at 5 o'clock in the morning because we wanted to get good deals. 
Secondly
We arrived at Matalan at 6:30 in the morning and went straight into the shop because there was no queue. 
The clothes were beautiful and made of good materials. Also, the prices were low and convenient. l bought a lot of clothes for my daughter, my niece and nephews. 
At 9:30 we walked from Matalan to the city center, where we continued shopping at Primark. I bought some make-up for myself.
Thirdly, 
Then we went to a restaurant where we ate chicken and chips. It was near the Bullring. After lunch,  we took a picture with the bull .
Finally, 
We came back home. 
We were tired but we enjoyed shopping together. 
Now I am doing  my shopping online because it saves time and effort and saves our life.]]> 2021-01-14 10:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1086577325 https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1086945670 Hafiza
A person you admire
The person for whom I have deep respect in my heart  is my mother. Her name is Jahera Choudhury. She is 60 years old, but she is still fit ,healthy and beautiful. She is a house-wife who does not have higher education. However, she made sure I did receive good education because she sent me to primary and secondary school.  Whatever I am today is because of her hard work and encouragement. She spent most of the time looking after us and our needs, namely the needs of my sister and myself. 
Usually her day started at 5 o'clock in the morning and ended at 11 o'clock at night. 
Her life is an inspiration because whenever I am in a difficult situation I remember how she managed to overcome difficult situations. For example, when my father died she was able to still manage our family finances and help me and my sister. 
She is the most important person in my life because she did everything for me, unconditionally.
She taught me many things about life and being a strong woman. The things she taught me help me today because I am a mother who has to look after a child with special needs. I have to be strong and patient just as was with us. 
My mother is a most adorable and caring person I have ever met. She is kind-hearted woman who helps others in her neighbourhood as well as our tenants. For example, she understands if they cannot pay the rent for a month or two and does not take money from them.   Her hobby is spent time with children. She likes looking after the children of our tenants and playing with them. 
My mother is my best teacher. Finally, I would like to say that,my mother is my role model whom I love to follow till my last breath. I feel privileged to have her in my life.

]]> 2021-01-14 12:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1086945670 Bahiman mocolisan https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1090615496 Health foods
My presentation today is about healthy eating.
Healthy food is important because it gives us vitamins and minerals, so people should eat food such as fruit and vegetables, as they help prevent illnesses, diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart conditions. 
I personally have high blood pressure and some diabetes, which is why I do not eat foods that have a lot of salt, sugar of fat.
Another point is that we should eat fish because it has Omega 3, which makes our body stronger and helps our memory.
Some carbohydrates, such as brown bread, rice, brown pasta are also very important because they give us energy.  Also, it is very important to drink plenty of water because it keeps our body hydrated and it makes our skin look younger .
By contrast, the traditional food in my country is not so healthy, but it is delicious. We make dolmas, which are vine leaves rolls with mince meat, rice, tomatoes, parsley and other condiments.   
I do not cook them very often because they are not very healthy. Also, they are time consuming. 
This is the end of my talk. Do you have any questions? 

]]> 2021-01-15 10:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1090615496 Sharmin https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1090663877 Sharmin Simpa 
My studies
Good morning,  My name  is Sharmin Simpa. I'm from Bangladesh. 
Today  I'm  going   talk  about  my  studies or education. I'm  going  to divide  my discussion into three parts. 
Firstly, I'm  going  to talk  about  my education  in Bangladesh.
Secondly I am going to talk about my education in Italy. Finally, I am going to talk about my education in England. 

So, firstly, in Bangladesh.  I completed  my primary  and secondary education in the city  called  Madaripur. My primary  school  name was Shonamoni, which means Junior school.   My secondary  high  school  name  was Donovan  Government  Girls school.  In this  school  I completed my GCSEs in Maths, English, Bengali, History, Geography and a few other subjects.
Secondly,  my studies in Italy. 
In 2008 I moved to Italy  with  my family. There I studied Italian for three years and I completed a GCSE in Italian language.  Then I started  to study  for a financial  marketing  diploma. It was  a 3 years  course,  but I only did 1 year because I moved to England in the meantime. 
Finally, my studies in England.
In 2016 I came to England and then I had a gap year, when I didn't study anything.  In 2017 I started  with  ESOL Entry 1 and Life and Living Skills. I continued with Entry 1 in 2018 and then I progressed to Entry 2 ESOL in 2019. Currently, I'm  doing  Esol  Entry 3.  
Finally , I would  like  to complete  level  1 and  level  2  ESOL and then In the  future  I would  love  to do a business  course  and open  my own  business.
Well, Thank you for listening  to my presentation. I hope  you enjoyed it and if you have  any questions, I'll be  pleased  to answer them. Thank you.]]> 2021-01-15 10:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1090663877 https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1093826340 2021-01-16 13:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1093826340 https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1093827317 2021-01-16 13:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1093827317 https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1093827895 2021-01-16 13:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1093827895 Mubina https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1112123105 Hello, my name is Mubina. 
My presentation today is about people I admire. 
Today I am going to talk about the people I admire, who are my parents.
My parents live in India, in the city of Khed, in the state of Maharashtra.
My mom and Dad are both  strong people because they both went through many difficult moments  in their life. 
My family have always been very poor, but my parents have still managed to look after myself, my brothers and sisters. They have taught us good manners and values. 
They maintain very good relations with our extended family.  
My parents have only got primary school education, which is why they do not have well paid jobs. Instead, my father opened his own small business - a bakery making samosas and pakoras. He opened it in 1997, but he had to close it after five years. Since then, my father has been working for other people in other shops. 
Even though they are struggling with money, my parents are very helpful with other people. For example, they have been helping friends and relatives with weddings, parties and funerals. 
Whatever I am today is because of their hard work and encouragement. 
They have taught me how to be strong in difficult times and not to lose hope. They are the most important people in my life. When I go to India they come to collect me from the airport. I am so happy that they are my parents!
This is the end of my presentation.
Do you have any questions?]]> 2021-01-21 21:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1112123105 Tehmeena khadim https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1113541890 Hi, my name is Tehmeena. My talk today is about my favourite holiday of all times. 
Last year I went to Pakistan with my  children because all my family live in Pakistan .   
Firstly, I booked my tickets, then I bought gifts for my mum and dad and other family and friends.
We travelled by plane from Birmingham to Islamabad. The flight was eight hours but we really enjoyed the journey because we watched films and music all the way. 
I was really excited because I went back to Pakistan after  seven loooong years.
Secondly,  we arrived at the airport where my mum and dad were waiting for us. When I   saw my parents I felt so happy! I was on cloud nine!  come  My parents were so excited when they saw us  because it was the first time they met my children.  Thirdly ,  when we reached home all my family came to meet us. They bought lots off gifts for me and my children . 
We stayed there for a while.
I took my children out to different places and they  enjoyed very it very much because they  were visiting Pakistan for the first time.  
We looked at the beautiful buildings and we went out to eat at lots of famous restaurants. I take my children to showed them lots off famous historical places like Minaret Pakistan, which is in Lahore, and  Faisal Masjid, which is in  Islamabad. One day I took them to Khari Sharif Darbar . 
Finally, we had to return to the UK. We had to wake up early in the morning, at 3am, to get to the airport on time, because  my parents' home is far  from the airport. We booked a minibus because we had so much luggage. We bought a lot of things there! This is the end of my talk. Do you have any questions?
                                                                              ]]> 2021-01-22 10:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1113541890 Minerva mocolisan https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1556945336 Plans for the future.
Firstly, I am going to talk about my own studies.
Secondly, I am going to talk about my plans for a job. 
Thirdly, I am going to talk about my plans for my children. 

Firstly, I would like to finish my ESOL Entry 3 and Level 1 and then, in two years time, I would like to enrol on a Teaching Assistant course at Level 1. 
Also, in the next two years, I want to improve my IT skills, so I will need an IT course at Level 1. 
Secondly, I would like to work as a teaching assistant in three years time, but I have no work experience in the UK. 
That is why I am going to look for voluntary work in a school, so that I can get work experience. 

Thirdly, my plans for my children. 
My daughter is now in secondary school and I would like her to go to a good college and complete her A levels. She loves biology and she would like to become a pharmacist. I want to help her achieve her dreams. 
My son would like to be a mechanic because he is not very good with college studies. I would like to help him find a apprenticeship after he passes his GCSEs. 
This is the end of my presentation. Do you have any questions. ]]> 2021-05-25 09:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mocolisan/vvlfgwrjhged8jjt/wish/1556945336