Thursday, 15 May 2008

1. Survival and communication. luisa zafra

¨ Slang



India for example uses worldwide slag, specially students that are in other countries. They use words like: Desi Belonging to India, Amru – American, Desh – India, Kallu - African American, Makku – Hispanic

Italian dialects remained the common parlance of the population until about the 1950s. With progressive increases in literacy, standard Italian became gradually accepted as the national language. Until World War II people of lower classes, who could not afford schooling or simply had no use for a national language, continued to use their own dialects in their daily lives. It is probably in this period that the stigma against using dialects in public arose, since it was a sign of low social status; later on, this trend to marginalize people using dialects subsided, however dialects were still not used in public because new generations, as well as immigrants from other parts of Italy, could not understand them

And Colombian slang varies among tehregion, the social class and the age of the people. For example: there exists too many definitions to the word “cool”, such as: “chevere”, Bacano, maximo, super.

City.....I.C&I.....Jose Luis Pepez...........


The italian have too much places to visit and relax, one of them is Brescia, this city is the most oldest to Italy, the city have a church of century XI (the Duomo Vecchio). Amalfi is other city famous, this city have mount cerreto, medieval building and San Andres crypt. Capri have the most delicious food of italy, well is a beautiful place to relax.
Pisa have the inclined tower of pisa, the statue monolithic, and only landscape. Rimini is a city very culture, is recognize for the ice cream and parties.

In India, Agra is the oldest city, and have too many natural reserve. in contrast, Puri have beach, carnaval and only market in the street. One place to visited for the turist is Badami, what have a luxurious temple in a caves.A place famous of Trichy is the rock temple of fountain and Srirangam what is the biggest of the world. And last place what I recommend is Kota, this have a stone paint and the natural shrine.

Finally, Colombia is famous for five reason, Frist, San Andres island, this is beautiful place to go to parties, relax and practice any watersport. Barranquilla have a carnaval most important of colombia, Medellin is importan city because, the woman, the flowers, parties, and fair of flowers. Amazonas and the llano are only places.......the frist for your jungle and second for your music, food, fair of coleo, the music (joropo), and the plain.

Wednesday, 14 May 2008

.....Extreme sports in India, Colombia and Italy.....Jose Luis Pepez.


In this paragraph, i talk to extreme sports that the Italian, Indian and colombian practice in their free time.

The Italian have too many extrme sports, because it`s have a mountains, sea and different climate. The people practice climbing, SCI climbing, parachuting, the people what praticed this sports have a statutory outfit and can`t practice any sports alone. The indian and turist practice eco tours, scale, trekking, safari, watersports, but i think what trekking is the most interesting, in this sports the people traveled for some cities and smallville, where the people can practice camping, trekking, cicling and more.

Finally, Colombian people make any things for all country, scale, kayak, parachuting, paintball, eco tours, etc. Colombia is a complete country, every cities have a different activity and the climate change with the cities, in conclusion colombia is the best extreme country.

THE SEASONS. Paula Florez

The weather in Italy varies greatly by region and season. During winter, there can be ice storms and below-freezing weather even in the south of Italy. , furthermore, spring is so beautiful. Summer in Italy can be brutally hot, even in the northern regions, and many Italians take the month of August off. There's usually a mass exodus to the beaches and mountains, anywhere for cool breezes and a place to sit in the shade. Finally, autumn is a splendid time, when the grapes and olives are harvested and the leaves change in the hills. Although November tends to be rainy, it can be an ideal time to visit Italy, since fewer tourists are present.

India has three major seasons: winter, summer and monsoon. The winter months November to February have bright, sunny days and are pleasant throughout India. Up north, in the capital city of Delhi, the temperature may vary between 4 °C minimum on the coldest days and 20 °C. The desert region of Rajasthan also extremely popular in the winter months, follow a similar temperature pattern. The summer months, April - June are hot in most parts of India, finally, The monsoon is an amazing phenomenon of nature. Sometime in June, the clouds break in the coast of southern India and are pushed up northwards by July. Everything in sight appears to assume a new colour, as new life is created after a parched summer and poets go hoarse describing the sensuousness of the Indian rains. Except for the south-eastern region, India received its major share of rain between June and September.

Colombia's proximity to the equator means its temperature varies little throughout the year. However, the temperature does change with altitude, which creates various climatic zones from hot lowlands to freezing Andean peaks, so you can experience completely different climates within just a couple of hours of travel. Colombia has two seasons: dry or summer and wet or winter. As a rough guideline only, in the Andean region there are two dry and two rainy seasons per year. The main dry season falls between December and March, with a shorter and less dry period between July and August. This general pattern has wide variations throughout the Andean zone. The weather in Los Llanos has a more definite pattern: there is one dry season, between December and March, while the rest of the year is wet. The Amazon doesn't have a uniform climate but, in general, is quite wet year-round.

Italy, India and Colombia Hotel......Jose Luis Pepez.


I`m goin to write about hotel of Italy, India and Colombia, the most important and luxurious.

Italy have a Prime hotel Principe Torlonia, this is locate in Rome. Colombia have a Tequendama Hotel locate in Bogota, and India have Oberoi Grand hotel the most luxurious and confortable of this, but Torlonia hotel have a advantage, because is locate in the center of Rome and the turist can walk for the most important street.

In contrast, the Colombian hotel is the most cheapest of all, it`s have the better food than italian and indian hotel.

English as a Foreign Language. Paula Florez


The languages spoken by the most people in India are English and Hindi. There are also 21 other languages spoken in India, but the english is the co-official language of India, with about 100 million speakers, additionally the Indian English comprises several dialects or varieties of English spoken primarily in India, for these reason, if you don't speak Hindi, the English is very important to survive in these country.

On the other hand, In Colombia isn’t important the english to survive, because the most important and principal language is the Spanish, and all habitants speak Spanish; in addition to Spanish there are more than 180 indigenous languages and dialects belonging to such major linguistic groups as Arawakan, Chibchan, Cariban, Tupi-Guaraní, and Yurumanguí. Finally in Italy isn't the most important too the English because in these country the National or official languages are Italian, French and Standard German.

In conclusion, in these Countries the English isn't necessary to survive, but in all countries there are people who speak English.


Tuesday, 15 April 2008

FOOD
RESTAURANTS

In Colombia you can find a lot of restaurants of different countries. Some of these restaurants are Italian and Indian. There you can eat food of these countries, in the Italian restaurant you eat things like: Fagottino Di Scamorza Affumicata E Speck Del Tirolo is a Wrapped of cheese with ham Aumado of the Tirol too Pasticcio (lasagna) or pizza. I recommend DI LUCCA in La ZONA ROSA. By the other hand the most important indian restaurants in Colombia are CALCULTTA, AND FLOR DE LOTTO.
The most important restaurants in Italy are Al Covo, Venecia; Albergo e Ristorante Real Castello, Piamonte and Da Tuccino, Puglia. And in the India, is very important the Gaylord India Restaurant that offers a unique luncheon and dining experience for locals and visitors alike. Situated right on the water in historic Sausalito, its spacious dining room overlooks a spectacular view of the San Francisco skyline, the Bay, Angel Island and Tiburon.

Music. Luisa Zafra




. Music




• Entertainment
Music has traditionally been one of the cultural markers of Italian national and ethnic identity and holds an important position in society. The music of Italy ranges across a broad spectrum of opera and instrumental classical music, Instrumental and vocal classical music is an iconic part of Italian identity. Opera is integral to Italian musical culture, and has become a major segment of popular music. The music of India includes varieties of folk, popular, pop, and classical music. India's classical music tradition, including Carnatic music, remains fundamental to the lives of Indians today as sources of religious inspiration, cultural expression and pure entertainment.



Finally and specially Colombian music is an expression of the Colombian Culture, which contains diverse Music genres, traditional and moderns according with the features of each geographic region. The diversity in musical expressions found in Colombia can be seen as the result of a mixture of African, native Indigenous, European influences.

1. Food. Luisa Zafra




1. Food

¨ Typical food

Food has always been one of the most representative parts of every country. As we all know we can use the same ingredients around the world, but typical food is always typical food. First of all we have Indian cuisine which is characterized by a wide variety of regional styles and sophisticated use of herbs and spices. The staple foods in the region are rice and wheat. Spices originally native to the Indian subcontinent are nowadays consumed world wide.

Besides, and traveling all the way down to Europe, basically, Italian cuisine is a combination of vegetables, grains, fruits, fish, cheeses and a scattering of meats usually seasoned or cooked with olive oil. Now we are seeing a resurgence of the Mediterranean diet is being touted as the model around which we should restructure our eating habits.

Finally in our country, typical food varies from region to region however some staples like rice, corn, potato, vegetables and fruit are used throughout in various ways according to tradition. Bread is also very popular as witnessed by the numerous bakeries in every city. In the malls, there is the typical variety of fast-food restaurants from local to Middle Eastern cuisine and even some popular American types such as Domino's Pizza.

1. Likes and dislikes. Luisa Zafra




1. Likes and dislikes.

¨ Spare Time
For people, culture and entertainment are the basis of their society. This is the basic reason for enjoying free time and for sharing good moments with others. For example, in Colombia people usually go to the movies, to restaurants and also they travel a lot, but in our country we also like our folkloric and typical holydays. In the other hand, we have Italy, a very developed country with a big quantity of cultural activities to do during their free time. Italians also go dancing, also go to restaurants and also travel a lot, but they have museums and tons of historical monuments that have changed people’s life and visions. Besides, there is another country, India, which has a totally different culture and way of living. Indians also go to the movies and like to go out to spend time with their beloved ones, but they have a very strong belief in religious holydays so this become in their most important and useful way of spending their spare time.

INDIA

likes and dislikes
-TV. PROGRAMS:
India TV broadcasts 24 hours a day with a unique programming lineup including Breaking News, Aap Ki Adalat, and India Bole.
There are TV programs for kids as, Cartoon Network and National Geographic, also there are international TV programs like, Animal Planet, B4U Entertainment, BBC World, Discovery Channel, ESPN, TV program for adolescents as MTV,
By the other hand the Indian film industry is the largest in the world. Bollywood, based in Mumbai, makes commercial Hindi films and is the most prolific film industry in the world. Established traditions also exist in Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu language cinemas.

MUSIC
RELAX
Indian classical music is the principal relax music, it is based on melody and rhythm, not on harmony, counterpoint, chords, modulation and the other basics of Western classical music. In addition is believed that classical Indian ragas can benefit a whole host of conditions ranging from insomnia, high and low blood pressure to schizophrenia and epilepsy.

ITALY

LIKES AND DISLIKES
TV program
The most important TV program for kids in Italy is Topo Gigio, a soft foam mouse with dreamy eyes and childish personality; it was very popular in Italy for many years.
The most important national TV program is the Italian RAI National Program
RAI International is the international television service of Radiotelevisione Italiana, Italy's national broadcaster. Programming features a mix of news, discussion-based programmes, drama and documentaries as well as sports coverage including live games from Italy's top football league; Serie A.

MUSIC
RELAX MUSIC
The principals Relaxation music are the opera and classical music. Italy has long been a center for European classical music, Italian classical music had forged a distinct national sound that was decidedly Romantic and melodic.

COLOMBIA

LIKES AND DISLIKES
TV programs
Colombia has a great variety of TV program as Reality Shows as Expedición Robinson, Popstars protagonistas de Novela. Furthermore Contests like, who wants be millionaire? In addition the Soap Operas are currently the most watched TV format in Colombia. National soap operas are shown usually in prime time (after the 7:00 p.m. news) without reprises. Foreign soap operas, mostly Mexican soap operas are shown in the afternoon.
“Café, con Aroma de Mujer” is pprobably one of the most popular TV shows in Colombian television. It marked a difference in Latin American soap opera and the way they were created.
Even more popular than "Café con aroma de mujer", is Betty La Fea is among the most watched TV shows in Colombian Television. It's success in Colombia and in other countries have been greater than any other Colombian TV Show shown outside the country. Story is about a girl who was socially tortured because of her appearance, then meeting her boss in her new job.
But also, important Cultural TV Shows, Sport Shows and Children's shows, like “club 10”.
MUSIC
RELAX
The Music of Colombia is an expression of the Colombian Culture, which contains diverse Music genres, traditional and moderns according with the features of each geographic region; although it is frequent to find different musical styles in the same region. For these reason the people choose their relaxation music

Parties.Italy,India and Colombia......Jose Luis Pepez.


Parties of Italians, Indian and colombian!!!!
The Italian festivity are religious ( the villace saint, holy week, procession, etc). the carnival most important is Venecia Carnival, but Asis, Palermo, Florencia and Baticano, has the better holy week. In contrast, the procession og Cagliare is teh most great of the world.

The tradition indian are tribute, floating indian, independence parties. But the greates are the Kumbh (every three years) that is celebrate in five town city, Nasik, Ojjain, Prayag, Hardway and Maharashtra. Other important parties are, Janmastami and Oman.

but the country more interesnting are Colombia, every month has a many festival, fair and carnaval, in every town, it's amazing. The more important are: Fair of Manizales, carnaval Black and white (january) carnaval of Barranquilla (february) latin american festival of theatre ( march), international festival of legend vallenata (april) international fair ok book (may), saint peter, folclore and Bambuco festival (june) sea parties (july), Flowers festival (august), latin american festival of theatre (september), worldwide of coleo (october) beauty competition national (november) and, Cali fair (december).

Monday, 25 February 2008

PAULA

My name is Paula Florez, I'm 18 years old. I study Medicine.

This is a short description about the things I like and dislike.

When I go out with my friends I like dancing and having a great time with them, I like to spend my time sharing stories about ours life and things that have happened to us, I don’t like alcohol very much so I usually drink just one beer or a cocktail.

About food I don’t have any problem about it, because I like most of all kind of it, but I prefer Italian and Colombian food specially pizza and some soups that are prepared by my grandmother, who is a really good chef.

Almost all my life I have practice sports, I grew in an environment of healthy habits. I really like athletics, since I was 12 years old I practice that sport although I haven’t been able to train because of the University, now that I’m studying medicine I almost don’t have any free time. I also like tennis, basketball and watching football.

When I was younger I used to listen pop music but now that I’m older I prefer to listen romantic, ballad and latin music rather than electronic, rock or dance music.

Monday, 18 February 2008


My name is Luisa Fernanda Zafra González, I´m 19 years old.
I like music very much but not all types of music; I like rock, pop, ballads,flok and clasical, but I don´t like mexican songs, reggaeton and techno.
In the other hand I like practicing extreme sports but I don´t like watching them.
I like reading very much and specially I read myths, novels and fantastic stories. But I truly dislike fiction and documentaries.
When I go to the movies, I prefer horror, action or drama movies. I don´t really like comedy films.
I´m very exigent person when we talk about food because I like meat but I don´t like fish; I like potato but I dislike rice; I eat fruits but I don´t eat vegetables, at least not all the vegetables.
I love the animals, I think they´re very special living things, I love dogs, birds, rabbits and almost all wild animals except snakes. And that´s more or less the description of what I like and dislike.

Tuesday, 18 September 2007

My Habits and likes-profile.....Jose Luis Perez Perdomo


I'm a student of medicine in the Sabana University....i'm a eigthteen years old.i like the sport...i'm a basketball player....i like go to the Gym....in my free times....listen music(regge,hardcore,rock in spanish and english)....


I believe. I'm a culture vulture and party animal to same part.

I go to the bed on week days to finish studied, for my carreer.After to going to the bed I have a bath every night. I believe that sleep better.

i wake up to 6 O'clock to go to the university.Luckily I decided not to live in Bogota. I live in Chia so I Can spleep a little Be more. I love in the weekend seen the simpsons on saturday, the friday in the nigth.....go to bogota and leave the study for one moment and relax. i like stay in my house the sundays having a nap in the afternoon. but i give up for the studies. in contrast i love to stay late and my carrier to need.