For Dec 30, 2014 (the last class this term)

1. Free talk: My Favorite Book(s)/novel(s)
2. Grace to Workers (p.26-27 of the eight-page handouts)
To listen online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you.) https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Matt.203. Survival unit 15, Culture File 15 (p.86)
4. Pronunciation
5. Rehearse skit: Please bring your costume
6. Progress check: Please bring your English learning goals of this term to class to review your progress

------------------------------ Announcement: If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book. The unit that can be covered on Dec 30 is Temple of the Sun (p.128-134).

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Early Registration for the Spring Term of 2015

Already began. To receive 15% off tuition fee, register by Show Day Jan 11, 2015.  All new students can also get 15% off tuition fee on Show Day. The spring term will start on Mar 10, 2015.

For Dec 23, 2014

1. Free talk: Christmas; Holiday Season 2. Forgive Seventy Times Seven Times (p. 24-26 of the eight-page handouts) To listen online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you.) https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Matt.183. Survival unit 14, Culture File 14 (p.86) 4. Pronunciation 5. Rehearse skit 6. A Life of Luxury (p.124-127 of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN). 7. Free auditing Merry Christmas!

For Dec 16, 2014 (No class on Dec 9, 2014)

1. Free talk: Environmental Protection/ Conservation
2. The Transfiguration of Jesus; Jesus Blesses Little Children (p. 22-24 of the eight-page handouts)
To listen online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you.)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Matt.17

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Mark.10

3. Survival unit 13, Culture File 13 (p.86)
4. Pronunciation
5. Rehearse skit
6. Group registration for Spring 2015: Please give the class leader Uno NT$2,750 (15% off tuition fee) on Dec 16 (the last day of group registration) if you would like to register with the class.

Announcement:

If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book. The unit that can be covered on Dec 16 is Thoroughly Modern Barcelona (p. 118-123).

Announcements for Dec 2, 2014

1. If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book. The unit that can be covered on Dec 2 is Sunrise to Sunset in Oslo (p.114-117).

2. No class on Dec 9.

3. Group registration for the spring term of 2015 will be on Dec 16: Please give the class leader Uno NT$2,750 (15% off tuition fee) if you would like to register with the class. 

For Dec 2, 2014

1. Free talk: Pets, animals
2. Martha and Mary; Build the House on Firm Foundation  (p. 20-21 of the handouts. Thanks to David for photocopying them for the class! )
To listen online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Luke.10

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Matt.7

3. Survival unit 12, Culture File 12 (p.86), Communication Activities D (p.62) & Q (p.67)
4. Pronunciation
5. Rehearse skit

For Nov 25, 2014

1. Free talk: Health
2. Jesus Turned Water into Wine (p. 18-19 of the 19-page handouts)
To listen to it online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/John.2

3. Survival unit 11, Culture File 11 (p.86)
4. Pronunciation
5. Rehearse skit

6. A Tale of Two Cities (p.109-113 of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN).

Announcement for Nov 18, 2014

If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book. The unit that can be covered on Nov 18 is "A Pearl on the Baltic" (p. 104-108).

For Nov 18, 2014

1. Free talk: Personality. Sports, exercise, fitness; "The Subjunctive Mood" handout if you would like to use it but haven't
2.  Love Your Enemy (p.17-18 of the 19-page handouts)
To listen to it online: (Just over three minutes. A slightly different version from the version given to you.)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Matt.5

3. Survival unit 10, Culture File 10 (p.86)
4. Pronunciation 
5. Rehearse skit "Crossing the Red Sea".

No class on Dec 9, 2014

Announcements for Nov 11, 2014

1. If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book. The unit that can be covered on Nov 11 is Prague: Golden City (p. 99-103).

2. Show Day: the school's Show Day will be Sun, Jan 11, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class decided to do a skit on Nov 4. Please check your schedule to see if you can make it that day. We'll discuss and decide on the contents of the skit on Nov 11.

For Nov 11, 2014

A warm welcome to the new member of our class Angela!

1. "The Subjunctive Mood" handout (for free talk)
2. Wisdom and Protection from God  (p.14-17 of the 19-page handouts)
To listen to it online: (Just over three minutes. A slightly different version from the version given to you.)
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Prov.3
3. Survival unit 9, Culture File 9 (p.86)
4. Pronunciation 
5. Decide on skit contents

The school's Show Day will be Sun, Jan 11, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Announcement for Nov 4, 2014

If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book.  The unit that can be covered on Nov 4 is Prague (p.92-98).

For Nov 4, 2014

1. Survival unit 8, Culture File 8 (p.85) 2. Progress check- Please bring your English learning goals to class to review your progress 3. Free talk topics: Exercise; Sports; Fitness 4. Praise The Lord for His Faithfulness for His People (p. 11-14 of the 19-page handouts) To listen to it online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you.) https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Ps.105 5. Pronunciation

No class on Oct 28, 2014 (Civil Development Week)

Please attend any of the informative talks prepared by the school Mon-Fri 7-9 p.m.that week.

For Oct 21, 2014:

1. English Learning Goals (Please bring this handout to class every week. We may refer to it from time to time.)
2. Warsaw Revealed (p.88-91 of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN ).
3. Survival unit 7, Culture File 7 (p.85)
4. Jehovah Nissi--The Lord Is My Banner (p.10-11 of the 19-page handouts) . 
To listen to it online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you.)
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Exod.17
5. Pronunciation 
6. Please bring the handout "Free Talk Topics with Sample Sentences" given out on Sep 30 for free talk.

For Oct 14, 2014

1. English Learning Goals (Please bring this handout to class every week. We may refer to it from time to time.) 2. Please write down your English learning goals for this term and give me a copy if you haven't done so. Please be specific, and include the how and the time frame. 3. Survival unit 6, Culture File 6 (p.85). 4. The Lord Sends Food from Heaven  (p. 6-10 of the 19-page handouts) 5. Pronunciation 6. Free talk topics: Music, Movies, Entertainment. If you're ready to talk about the contents in the handout "Free Talk Topics with Sample Sentences" given out on Sep 30, please feel free to go though the handout in pair work. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! (Oct 13 this year)

ISBN of New Edition, New Survival English:

978-1-405-00384-1

Announcements for Oct 7, 2014

1. If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book.  The unit that can be covered on Oct 7 is Brash Bold Berlin (p.82-87).

2. If you need help order a new copy of Survival (ISBN: 978-1-405-00384-1), please let Uno know ASAP. 

For Oct 7, 2014

A warm welcome to the new member of our class Jill!

Thanks to David and Speedy for orientating Jill to the class!

1. English Learning Goals (Please bring this handout to class every week. We may refer to it from time to time.)

2. Please write down your English learning goals for this term and give me a copy if you haven't done so. Please be specific, and include the how and the time frame. 

3. Survival unit 5, Culture File 5 (p.85), Communication Activities B (p.60) and O (p.66).

4. The Passover Part 2 (p. 2-3 of the 19-page handouts) if you've already done  "Angel Rescues Peter in Prison" and "The Passover Part 1" , and would like to move on. 

To listen to the Passover online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you.)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Exod.12

A brief and quick narration of the Passover with pictures: (Just over six minutes)

JCpro - The Passover Story - YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DWyiAzwwLdA

5. Pronunciation 

6. Free talk topics: Money; Education; Fashion. If you're ready to talk about the contents in the handout "Free Talk Topics with Sample Sentences" given out on Sep 30, please feel free to go though the handout in pair work.

Announcements for Sep 30, 2014

1. If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book.  The unit that can be covered on Sep 30 is Literary  Landmark (p.78-81).

2. If you need help order a second hand Survival, please let Uno know this week. Uno has very graciously offered to order it online for people who have not got one. Thanks so much, Uno!

For Sep 30, 2014

1. English Learning Goals (Please bring this handout to class every week. We may refer to it from time to time.)

2. Please write down your English learning goals for this term and give me a copy if you haven't done so. Please be specific, and include the how and the time frame. 

3. Survival unit 5, Culture File 5 (p.85), Communication Activities B (p.60) and C (p.66).

4.  "Angel Rescues Peter in Prison" if you didn't get to go through it on Sep 23 and would still like to go through it. 

"The Passover Part 1 (p. 1-2 of the 19-page handouts given out on Sep 23) if you already did  "Angel Rescues Peter in Prison" on Sep 23 and would like to move on. 

Thanks to David for photocopying them for the class!

To listen to The Passover online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you.)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Exod.12

5. Pronunciation 

6. Free talk topics: a) Friendship; b) Shopping; c) Gifts.

For Sep 23, 2014

1. Tips for Learning English (Please bring this handout to class every week. We may refer to it from time to time.)

2. Your English learning goals: Please write down your English learning goals for this term and give me a copy. Please be specific, and include the how and the time frame. (Good work, Uno, for having it done and nicely typed up for Sep 16!)

3. Arts Palace (p.72-76 of Traveling Around the World with CNN.) Thanks so much to David for photocopying it for the class!

4.  "Angel Rescues Peter in Prison"

To listen to it online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you. Under 4 minutes.)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Acts.12

5. Reduced Sounds; review Linked Sounds

6. Free talk topic(s): Work; Family; Parenting; Love (How did your parents raise you? What are some challenges and rewards of parenting?)
7. Survival unit 5, Culture File 5 (p.85) if most people have got the book.

Second Hand Bookstores

Please note the same store may carry different stocks from its online store. Call to check if they have the book before you go. 1. 書寶二手書店  This one has both the online store and walk-in store.  Tel: 2368-4456 http://tw.user.bid.yahoo.com/tw/booth/groundrecycle http://www.spbook.com.tw/ On ShiDa Road @ Roosevelt Rd. near ShiDa Night Market, across from Guting Elementary School Taipower Building MRT Station Exit 5 2. 小高的店 0933-122-139 Mon~Fri 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. Basement, No. 293, Roosevelt Rd. , Sec. 3, Taipei City, in the basement. Across from the Taipower Building (b/w MRT Gong Guan Station and Taipower Building Station). Taipower Building Station Exit 2. 3. Two Hwa Shin Second Hand Bookstores. Click on link below to get addresses. http://www.phone-yes.com.tw/nmarket_shop.php?gaid=1&gasid=4&id=7279 華欣書店 二手書店2店師大夜市商圈 One is right across from the front door of Shi Da (Normal University) on Hoping E. Rd., in B2 (basement) of the building. Near MRT Kuting Station. Diagonally across from the Shi Da Night Market. Tel: 2351-3341. The other is on Shi Da Rd., also in the Shi Da Night Market area, near Roosevelt Road Sec. 3, next to Wellcome Supermarket. Tel: 2369-1276.

To watch the animated version of Crossing The Sea

 (under seven minutes):

Prince Of Egypt - Crossing The Sea - YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PNGgsHbzWPs

Announcements For Sep 16, 2014

1. If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book.  The next unit that can be covered, which David has made copies, is Arts Palace (p.72-76).

Spencer has bought it online on http://www.books.com.tw for NT$300. You can order it online yourself or wait until David and Marimar get the quotes next week for group order.

2. Link to second hand New Edition, New Survival English:

http://search.ruten.com.tw/search/s000.php?searchfrom=indexbar&k=survival+english&t=0

Note: Make sure the title has the word "New". 

It'd be a good idea to check to ensure the person is still selling it before making the order.

Susan just bought a copy on there for under NT$200 including postage. 

For September 16, 2014

1. Tips for Learning English (Please bring this handout to class every week. We may refer to it from time to time.)

2. Your English learning goals: Please write down your English learning goals for this term. Please be specific, and include the how and the time frame. 

3. Please give Uno (the new class leader) NT$100 for the class funds if you have not done so. 

4.  "The Israelites Cross the Red Sea".

To listen to it online: (A slightly different version from the version given to you. 4 min 40 seconds)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Exod.14

To watch the animated version (under seven minutes):
Prince Of Egypt - Crossing The Sea - YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PNGgsHbzWPs

5. Intonation

6. Free talk topic: Food. 

Class is from 6:50 to 9:30 p.m. beginning September 9, 2014

Please feel free to eat your supper in class so you can join the class sooner than if you eat outside.

Announcements: 

1. If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book.  David has photocopied Arts Palace (p.72-76) for Sep. We'll see how many people want to order it when David and Marimar get the quotes next week.

2. You can preview the handout distributed on Sep 2 "The Israelites Cross the Red Sea" if you'd like to do so before the class goes through it in Sep.

For September 9, 2014

A warm welcome to the new members of our class Uno, Sandy, Janice, Wei-Min, Louis, Spencer, Susan, Marimar, and Terry!

1. Tips for Learning English (Please bring this handout to class every week. We may refer to it from time to time.)

2. Your English learning goals: Please think about your English learning goals for this term and be prepared to write them down.

3. Please give Uno (the new class leader) NT$100 for the class funds. 

Thanks a million to Speedy for being such a conscientious class leader in the past few years! All the best to your new job, Speedy!

4. Link to second hand New Edition, New Survival English:

http://search.ruten.com.tw/search/s000.php?searchfrom=indexbar&k=survival+english&t=0

Note: Make sure the title has the word "New". 

It'd be a good idea to check to ensure the person is still selling it before making the order.

For September 2, 2014 (The first class of the fall term)

1. Introduction

2. Your English learning goals

3. Tips for learning English

4. Free auditing

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Announcement: 

If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book. David has photocopied Arts Palace (p.72-76) for Sep.

The fall term will begin on Sep 2, 2014

The class is open to auditors for free on that day.

For June 24, 2014 (The last class of this term)

1. Survival unit 4, Culture File 4 (p.84), Communication Activities A (p.60) and N (p.66)

2. Pronunciation

3. Rehearse Show Day skit

4. News: Officials Speak at Universities About Service Trade Pact with China

5. Progress check

6. Useful expressions in Esther 9:18-32, 10:1-3

7. Free talk: What would you do after you retire 

8. Free auditing
9. If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book.  Heidi has chosen Paris (p.66-71) for June 24. 

For June 17, 2014

1. Survival unit 4, Culture File 4 (p.84)

2. Pronunciation

3. Esther chapter 9:18-32 (the second half of chapter 9), chapter 10:1-3

4. Rehearse Show Day skit

5. If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book.  Heidi has chosen Paris (p.66-71 ) for June 17. 

Group registration for the fall term 2014

Will begin on June 10 until June 17, 2014. 15% off tuition fee (Total NT$2,750 incl. registration fee). 
Returning students can still get 15% off tuition fee by registering individually on June 24. 
Both returning and new students can get 15% off tuition fee on Show Day July 6. 

For June 10, 2014

1. Survival unit 3, Culture File 3 (p.84)

2. Pronunciation

3. Esther chapter 9:1-17 (the first half of chapter 9)

4. Rehearse skit

5. Exploring Edinburgh (p. 54-59 of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN ) .

If you'd like to go through a chapter of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN each week

with Heidi, please bring your book to class weekly. You're welcome to borrow the copy in the class library if you don't have the book.  Heidi has chosen Exploring Edinburgh (p. 54-59) for June 3. 

For June 3, 2014

1. Survival unit 2, Culture File 2 (p.84)

2. Pronunciation

3. Esther chapter 8

4. Free talk topic: To be determined on the day of class

5. Rehearse Show Day skit. 

For May 27, 2014

1. Survival unit 1, Culture File 1 (p.84); numbers

2. Pronunciation

3. Esther chapter 7 

4. Free talk topic: What would you recommend foreign visitors for sightseeing in Taiwan? (We didn't get to it on May 20, so we'll do it on May 27.)

5. On the Trail for Sherlock Holmes (p.50-53 of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN)

6. Finalize and prepare for Show Day presentation.

For May 20, 2014

1. Survival unit 48, Culture File 48 (p.95)

2. Pronunciation

3. Esther chapter 6 (Please bring this handout to class for the next five weeks.)

4. Free talk topic: If you have foreign visitors coming to Taiwan, what would you recommend to them for sightseeing? 

5. Decide on Show Day presentation 

The school's Show Day for this term is on Sunday July 6, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The show time of our class is at 12 noon.

For May 13, 2014

1. Survival unit 47, Culture File 47 (p.95), Communication Activities M (p.65) and Z (p.71)

2. Reduced sounds

3. Esther chapter 5 (Please bring this handout to class for the next six weeks.

4. Progress check- Please bring your English learning goals for this term to class, to evaluate and think about how you're doing in reaching your English learning goals for the term, and what you've done and would like to do more.

5. Discuss Show Day presentation

For May 6, 2014

1. Survival unit 47, Culture File 47 (p.95), Communication Activities M (p.65) and Z (p.71)

2. Linked sounds

3. Esther chapter 4 (Please bring this handout to class for the next seven weeks.)

4. News "'Out of Control' Protests at Executive Yuan Forced Government to Act: Premier" 

5. Progress check- Please bring your English learning goals for this term to class, to evaluate and think about how you're doing in reaching your English learning goals for the term, and what you've done and would like to do more.

No class on Apr 29, 2014 (Civil Development Week).

There will be informative talks prepared by the school throughout the week, from 7 to 9 p.m. 

For Apr 22, 2014

1. Survival unit 46, Culture File 46 (p.95)

2. Pronunciation

3. Esther chapter 3 (Please bring this handout to class for the next eight weeks.)

4. Strengths And Areas To Work On

5. Please bring the handouts "English Learning Goals" and "Tips for Learning English" to class every week. We may refer to them from time to time.

Class Library

There's a copy of the book Traveling Around the World with CNN in the class library which the class bought using the class funds last term. If you don't have the book and would like to borrow it, please let the class leader Speedy know.

Our last class of this term will be June 24, 2014 (week 17)

This is also the day for free auditing.

For Apr 15, 2014

1. Survival unit 45, Culture File 45 (p.95)

2. Pronunciation

3. Esther chapter 2 (Please bring this handout to class for the next nine weeks.)

4. "London" in the book Traveling Around the World with CNN (p.42-48). Please bring the book to class if you have one.

5. Strengths And Areas To Work On

6. Please bring the handouts "English Learning Goals" and "Tips for Learning English" to class every week. We may refer to them from time to time.

For Apr 8, 2014

1. Survival unit 43 (Finish listening in class); unit 44, Culture File 44 (p.94)

2. Pronunciation

3. Esther chapter 1 

4. Write down your specific English learning goals for this term, and give me a copy.

5. Strengths And Areas To Work On

6. Please bring the handouts "English Learning Goals" and "Tips for Learning English" to class every week. We may refer to them from time to time.

Three links for second hand New Edition New Survival English or New Edition Survival English

Note: Make sure the title has the word "New". 

It'd be a good idea to check to ensure the person is still selling it before making the order.

http://search.ruten.com.tw/search/s000.php?searchfrom=indexbar&k=survival+english&t=0

https://tw.search.bid.yahoo.com/search/ac;_ylt=Ato36nqvqZJjeWIpeUNC.kL3_rF8?ei=UTF-8&p=Survival+English

http://www.taaze.tw/searchmain.html?sty=0&skw=new%20survival%20english

For Apr 1, 2014

1. Survival unit 43, Culture File 43 (p.94)

2. Pronunciation

3. Daniel in a Pit of Lions (Please bring this handout to class if you already got it on Mar 25)

4. Write down your specific English learning goals for this term, and give me a copy.

5. Strengths And Areas To Work On

6. Please bring the handouts "English Learning Goals" and "Tips for Learning English" to class every week. We may refer to them from time to time.

For March 25, 2014

1. English Learning Goals (Please bring this handout to class every week)
2. Pronunciation
3. Please give the class leader Speedy NT$100 for the class funds if you haven't done so

4. Write down your specific English learning goals for this term, and give me a copy.

5. Begin discussion of the book club material

Class will be from 6:50 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Mar 18, 2014

This is to make up for a class that may be canceled this term.

For March 18, 2014

1. English Learning Goals (Please bring this handout to class every week)
2. Tips for Learning English (Please bring this handout to class every week)
3.  Please give the class leader Speedy NT$100 for the class funds if you haven't done so

4. Write down your specific English learning goals for this term, and give me a copy if you have already made them.

For March 11, 2014

1. English Learning Goals (Please bring this handout to class every week)
2. Tips for Learning English (Please bring this handout to class every week)
3.  Please give the class leader Speedy NT$100 for the class funds next week

4. Think about your specific English learning goals for this term, and be prepared to write them down.