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 Do you know what you are writing? Text types are different forms or categories of writing, each with specific structures, styles, and purposes. Examples of text types include: personal e-mail, letter, article, decolague, speech, personal blog They are important because each text type serves a unique purpose and is designed to communicate information, ideas, or feelings in a way that best suits the context and audience. Understanding text types helps us choose the right format and tone for effective communication. It also helps improve our ability to analyze, interpret, and create various forms of writing. And these text types are Personal e-mail:  This is used for informal communication with friends, family, or people you know. It’s a fast way to share information, updates, or seek advice in a relaxed, conversational style. Decolague A decalogue is a list of ten rules or principles, typically used as advice or guidelines. It is straightforward, simple, and easy to remem...

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Hey there! Hello to everyone reading my blog! I’m sending a big hug your way. Here, you’ll find topics related to the English ab initio course in the Diploma Program. A sports day with my classmates (Wednesday, May 29) In the picture are my classmates from the IB course, after playing a kickball tournament against other classmates.  Don’t you know me yet? Hey, what’s new? I’m Alejandro Cortéz. I’m 17 years old, born and raised in La Mata de Santiago, Veraguas. I love doing any kind of physical activity, and I like talking a lot and learning about different topics. Since I was very young, I’ve been inerested in learning all kinds of things and trying new experiences. I bring this curiosity into school, and I try to keep learning and stay happy wherever I am. In elementary and middle school, I missed a lot of classes because I was sick often. But what matters is that I’m here now, I’m healthy, and I’m happy. At the end of 2022, someone told me about the Academia Bilingue Panamá para ...

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What makes us who we are? Identity is the combination of physical appearance, personal attributes, relationships,  that allow us to recognize ourselves and be recognized as a unique and continuous person over time. It connects our present self with our past, giving us a sense of coherence and authenticity, allowing us to say: "this is who I am" Black Ethnicity Day at the ABPF This is one of many possible answers to that question about identity. Now, I will present all the activities we did in the English AB Initio course with Mr. Samaniego about identities Throughout the year, we have done a variety of activities covering the topics from the English AB Initio course. I will share the ones that caught my attention the most and that I want to share with the readers of this AMAZING blog! "Identity resides in the continuity of our consciousness; we are who we are because we can remember and connect our present self with our past, making memory the core of our personal existe...