Friday, June 22, 2012

Napa is a good place to visit

Here's the situation: I'm teaching a 30 minute class today (to a real, live native Spanish speaker) on social networking - blogging. Her name is Patricia, she's in her mid-thirties, and she has a upper intermediate level of English. So today in class, I had her write a "mock blog post." She's planning on traveling to California later this year for work, so this was her prompt:
Imagine your plane has just landed in California. You've checked in to your hotel, unpacked your bags, settled in, etc. You want to post on your blog to let your readers know you have arrived and give them an update on what you've done since your arrival. (She chose to write about staying in Napa Valley and visiting the wineries/vineyards there.)
Mumm Napa Winery
I am here with a cup of wine and it is fantastic. You should try. I already visited the restaurants and the food was awesome! I ate calamari and it was terrific. I went with my pet to the winery again for another cup of wine and we enjoyed it a lot.

Napa Valley vineyard

Enjoying a glass of wine (or two)

*I added the photos after to class to show Patricia next Friday (along with your comments!) so she can see what a real, up-to-date blog would look/feel like. So any comments would be appreciated!! Pretend that you are a reader of Patricia's blog; tell her where to go next in Napa (or CA) and what foods to try! Sample comment: Wow, Patricia, that sounds amazing! You should check out the Silverado Winery in Napa next! Best wishes, Briana

3 comments:

  1. I love Napa! I have been there twice myself. You must try the Robert Mondavi Winery - their Cab is to die for! Cheers!! Erienne

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  2. I love my dog, and if there is one thing my dog deserves it is fresh wine. I must go to this amazing place that allows dogs.

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  3. The pictures are beautiful! I haven't been to Napa Valley yet, but it is definitely on my travel list! After your trip, I will definitely need some recommendations Patricia
    Ciao! Christina

    P.S. While you're in California, Palm Springs is beautiful if you have the chance to go :)

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