Wednesday, March 19, 2008

TOEFL class assigment: Create a travel guide to San Francisco

The TOEFL class had the assignment to create a travel guide to San Francisco, and there were some rules for it:
  • Use some vocabulary worksheets;
  • Each student in class would write one of the paragraphs;
  • It should be in the second person;
  • Everything should be joined in the next class.
After reviewing and correcting this assignment, the class together composed this essay, that is shown bellow.

Credits:
Dong-Kum Kim
Eduardo Cervelin
Miyuki Ueda
Rogerio Nascimento
Ting Huang
Young-Gon Kim

Teacher and editor:
Amber Marcia
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Have you thought of coming to dynamic San Francisco, one of the most beautiful cities in the world? The city has a very liberal spirit with moderate and comfortable weather, giving the visitor the chance to check on amazing spots and, of course, get great souvenirs.

San Francisco’s atmosphere is the best, because in the city you may find a big mix of cultures, people, activities and nightlife. Your chance to see Asians, Europeans, South and Central Americans in the streets is maximized in this city. People in San Francisco are friendly, kind and sweet. Also, there are lots of activities, such as eating out at international cuisine restaurants, going to festivals and practicing outdoor sports in parks. Finally, San Francisco is home to a variety of nightlife, ranging from restaurants and pubs to Broadway-like musicals, from dance clubs to drag queen shows.

San Francisco’s climate is better than Korea’s, which is very cold in winter and very hot in summer. If you go out in the morning you might feel stirring warmth and a gentle breeze. However, in the afternoon you might feel a strong wind. If you go to the western boundary, to the beach, you will usually experience strong winds too. Occasionally, you might encounter rain, which will feel like scattering drops to you. At night you may feel cold temperatures and discover a calming, static situation, which is very common in San Francisco.

When you come to San Francisco in spring, you get to see the charming tulips scattered over Pier 39. Additionally, the crookedest street in the world, Lombard Street, is in this town. Also, you must have a look at the amazingly beautiful Golden Gate Bridge crossing the bay; walking across it is a pleasant and windy experience that can be enhanced by going to Vista Point at the northern end of the bridge. Finally, by visiting the Haight-Ashbury district, you will come in contact with the core of the hippie movement, and by going to the Fillmore district, you will experience the jazzy side of the city.

When you travel to San Francisco, you can take home some souvenirs for yourself and friends, for example, key rings, postcards, magnets, etc. The miniature cable car key rings and the tiny Golden Gate Bridge magnets are nice mementos. If you want to reduce expenses, postcards are your best choice. As an indication of costs in San Francisco, there is a unique souvenir, half a cup that says, “San Francisco is so expensive that I cannot afford a whole cup.” But when it comes to world class shopping opportunities, don’t miss going to Union Square and finding some of the most up-to-date fashion stores.

As you can see, San Francisco is the sum of mixed cultures and fun places to go with a comfortable ambience and a lot of opportunities for having fun. You’ll find great souvenirs in all price ranges and for all tastes and enjoy one of the best climates in the US at the same time. So now it’s your turn to come here and enjoy it.

Monday, March 17, 2008

What were your first impressions?

Describe here what did you think when you got to the school.

What happened to you; What did you see that was so good?

Welcome to Embassy CES - San Francisco

Welcome to Embassy CES San Francisco official blog.

Embassy CES San Francisco is a unique, refurbished stand-alone building. It's located between Nob and Russian Hills in the Polk Street business area, famous for restaurants, shops, cinemas and local entertainment. The school is within walking distance of hotels and residences and close to all public transport.
This blog is the place for everyone to keep in touch and talk about this school.
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