1: Welcome

First of all. My name`s José. That name was chosen by my mom, because of Christian religion, although I don`t consider myself quite pious.

I was born in 1992, so I`m 21.  I lived next to my grandma, until 2005. Then, we moved to Curacaví, because my father used to work there.

Unfortunately, he got ill, retired and we returned to our former home. Right now I live in Cerro Navia.

We are four in my family: my parents, my brother and me. We also have a cat since 2011. It`s quite tender.

My parents don`t get much along, that`s why my dad often go south to meet his family for some days. The weird part is that they aren`t divorced, but it`s like they are. Since he`s doing it, the house`s  more quiet and I improved my relationship with both of them.

I have a very good relationship with my brother; he`s almost 30 but it`s like he has my own age. We have similar interests and when we are together we laugh a lot with no reason. I don`t think I have many hobbies: I usually watch some series on tv or on the internet and I like listening to music

My favourite music style is rock music. I went to Black Sabbath concert last Friday. I was waiting for it quite anxious. I wanted to go to Iron Maiden´s but I didn´t have enough money.

My weaknesses in English are related to fluency and to making ideas in the language instead of trying to translate them. I also lack some vocabulary, and I can`t translate to other people while listening.

My expectations for this class are related to learn new words and to maintain a fluent conversation, improving mostly my speed while talking.

On the other side, I hope this course won`t be much hard, ´cause it`s kind of “optional”, and people who took it suppose to like the language, not the extreme stress.