Crime and Punishment

 

Crime Vocabulary

1. Major Crimes:

• Abduction: Taking someone against their will (kidnapping).
• Arson: Setting fire to a property.
• Assault: A physical attack.
• Burglary: Illegal entry to a building with intent to commit a crime.
• Child Abuse: Maltreatment of a child.
• Drug Trafficking: Importing illegal drugs.
• False Imprisonment: Imprisoning a person against their will without legal authority.
• Fraud: Deception for personal or financial gain.
• Hacking: Unauthorized access to data in a computer system.
• Hijacking: Illegally gaining control of an aircraft or vehicle.
• Human Trafficking: Illegally transporting people, often for slave labor or commercial sexual exploitation.

2. Minor Crimes / Offenses:

   • Pickpocketing: Taking from another person’s pockets.
   • Shoplifting: Taking products from a shop without paying for them.
   • Traffic Offenses: Breaking the rules of the road.
   • Drunk Driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol.
   • Jaywalking: Crossing the road at an undesignated spot.
   • Running a Red Light: Going through traffic lights when they are red.
   • Speeding: Driving over the speed limit.
   • Vandalism: Deliberate destruction or damage to a building.

Criminals Vocabulary

• Crime: Criminal
• Murder: Murderer
• Theft: Thief
• Trafficking: Trafficker
• Hijacking: Hijacker
• Terrorism: Terrorist
• Smuggling: Smuggler
• Shoplifting: Shoplifter
• Vandalism: Vandal
• Teenage Criminal / Juvenile Delinquent

Types of Punishment Vocabulary

• The Death Penalty (Capital Punishment): Punishment of death.
• A Prison Sentence (Imprisonment): Time in prison.
• Life in Prison: Permanent imprisonment.
• Suspended Sentence: Delaying of a sentence.
• Forfeiture: Property taken away (confiscated).
• Hospital Order: Confinement to a hospital.
• Under Arrest

Critical Thinking and Media Literacy

The girl who dated two different men

Well, we were at a party and he asked if I wanted to dance. He looked kind of nice, so I said yes. When we were walking off the dance floor he held me tight. He asked me if I wanted to go out. The next Saturday, we went to a fancy restaurant. We ate a delicious meal and had a marvelous time. He walked me home and all the stars were shining bright. Before he left he kissed me. It was fantastic!”

I met him on a blind date. He picked me up at my place. I couldn’t believe it when I saw him. He was wearing jeans and a t-shirt and of course I was wearing a killer black dress. He didn’t say anything at all about it. He said his vehicle was outside. He had a motorbike! I couldn’t believe it. He told me that we were going to the best restaurant in the city. When we arrived I was so disappointed, but I said to myself that everything was going to be okay; however, everything got worse. He took me to a fast food restaurant. At the end of the date, he said he had left his wallet at home and he didn’t have money, so he asked if I could pay for the dinner. He asked if I could take the bus because he was almost out of gas. I was waiting for a taxi when he told he had a great time and asked me if he could call me for another date. I didn’t say yes and before I got into the taxi he tried to kiss me, and I just ran into the car. It was awful!”

Ambience: A party. He asks you to dance and you say yes. The stars are shining as he walks you home after a wonderful evening at a fancy restaurant. A kiss seals the magic.

Critical thinking:

You evaluate his character based on his actions: polite, thoughtful and considerate.

The positives: the nice date, the stars and the kiss.

The other man 

You consider possible red flags: did he really forget his wallet? Is he sincere?

Media literacy:

You've assimilated romantic tales from movies and books.

The starry night matches the idealized moments depicted in the media.

You recognize the gap between media portrayals and the complexities of real life.

PERSONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

 This activity teaches us how we can manage our personal learning environment.

It helps us how to be more orderly with the learning of the second language.

Interview

In the interview activity we also practiced pronunciation. These are the most relevant activities for me because in these we are practicing my less strong points in the second language.

En esta entrada vamos a ver el script que he utilizado para la entrevista

(INTERVIEW)

 

The interviewer: Jefferson Guzman. (E)

The interviewed: Jennifer (J)

 

Introduction:

J: Good morning

J: How are you?               

E: Perfect thanks!

E: It is a pleasure to have a brief interview with you.

E: Let me introduce,  my name is ……………………….., I am technical leader of the software department.

E: Today, I will be your interviewer please take a seat.

E: Tell us about yourself.

 J: My name is Jefferson vergaño, I am salesman at the postobon company and at the moment.

J: I am Technology student in software development at SENA, I am twenty seven years old.

J: and I am unmarried

E: Well, and What motivates you?

J: My main motivation is to be able to offer my parents a promising future.

E: OK, and What are your hobbies?

J: My hobbies are focused on data analysis and the promulgation of good practices in data manipulation, also to relax my mind I like to ride bike and sometimes to read.

E: What are your future plans if you get this job?

J: In the future I would like to continue growing in in many areas of my being, that is to say, the personal and professional knowledge, because I know that in this way, I could to maintain my job stability.

E: What are your future goals or what are your career goals?

J: In the future I hope to be able to specialize in databases and software development also

continue growing along this path in my profession.

E: What do you see as a major success in your life?

J: The greatest success is being able to persevere and manage to move forward with my career and my family despite my age.

E: Why did you leave your last job?

J: I felt the need to do something different with my life, and I always wanted to study more, so

I redirected my attention and my learning approach to the area of technology, knowing that day by day this learning area is one of the hottest professions at the moment.

E: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

J: In five years, I see myself working as a developer of software in this important company.

E: Well, thanks for your attention, that were the questions that we had for you, the next step is wait our called.

Video presentation of a family member

In this activity we were asked to introduce a family member or friend, where we had to talk about the following:

☝Name.

☝Age.

☝City of birth.

☝Hobbies.

This activity helped me to improve my pronunciation a little bit, the truth is that I still have a long way to go.

PRESENTATION

My name is Jefferson Usley Vergaño Guzmán, and I am currently enrolled in the Software Analysis and Development Technology program at SENA. Let me share my story, a story of how I have improved little by little with my English. The truth is that in school I learned a lot of vocabulary but little pronunciation so I have tried to improve. 

Introduction

Hello, readers! I’m Jefferson Usley Vergaño, and I’m excited to share my language learning journey with you. In this blog, I’ll be showcasing a blend of videos and texts that have shaped my proficiency in English. From family stories to personal interests, I’ve explored various themes, and each piece reflects a milestone in my growth.

Join me as I unravel the threads of language, weaving together moments of discovery, challenges overcome, and the joy of expression. Whether it’s a heartfelt video conversation or a thought-provoking essay, I invite you to explore my linguistic evolution.

Let’s embark on this adventure together!