Spring term will begin on Mar 8, 2016

Fall term of 2015 will end on Jan 12, 2016

Jan 12, 2016 is the make-up class for the typhoon holiday.

Watch Studio Classroom's 2015 Xmas Celebration

on Good TV's website, the free app, or on TV: Thurs Dec 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., replayed Fri Dec 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 

Website http://www.goodtv.tv/

Download free app https://appsto.re/tw/k9B7R.i

New students can receive 15% off tuition fee

when they register for the spring term (starting on Mar 7, 2016) from Jan 4 through 9, 2016.
Returning students' last day to receive 15% off tuition fee is also Jan 9, 2016.

Free auditing on Jan 5, 2016

Please invite anyone interested in learning English, and family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who would like to see you talk in English to join us! 

Free Christmas Events in Dec 2015

Catch the spirit of this Christmas season:

Studio Classroom (You can attend without picking up tickets in advance, just line up early.)

http://m.studioclassroom.com/event/20151101_Christmas/index_m.php

http://www.llc.org.tw/events/2015_xmas/program.html

http://www.gbc.org.tw/index.php/event-items/christmas-eve-2015/

http://www.gbc.org.tw/index.php/church-event/

For Dec 8, 2015

1. Reduced Sounds ("Reduced Forms" handout) (Please also bring the handout"English Learning Goals" to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Jonah chapter 2 (Handout given on Nov 17.)

To listen to a slightly different version online:

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

3. Survival unit 37, Culture File 37 (p.93)

4. Pronunciation

5. Discussion questions of Tiny Houses/Homes as we didn't get to them on Dec 1. Watch the video again on your own to get better ideas:

FULL STORY: Tiny Homes - YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj92XPkwOAM

For Dec. 1, 2015

1. Reduced Sounds ("Reduced Forms" handout) (Please also bring the handout"English Learning Goals" to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Jonah chapter 1 (Handout given on Nov 17--Chapter 2 if you've already finished chapter 1 and would like to love on). 

To listen to a slightly different version online:

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Jonah.1

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

3. Survival unit 36, Culture File 36 (p.92)

4. Pronunciation

5. Video: Tiny Houses/Homes

Please preview this nine-minute video on YouTube. We will watch it again and discuss it in class on Dec. 1. Please preview the handout with discussion questions.

FULL STORY: Tiny Homes - YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj92XPkwOAM

For Nov 24, 2015

1. Reduced Sounds (Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Ruth chapter 4; Jonah chapter 1 (Handout given on Nov 17--If you've already finished Ruth 4 and would like to love on). 

To listen to a slightly different version online:

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Ruth.4

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Jonah.1

3. Survival unit 35, Culture File 35 (p.92), Communication Activities I (p.64) & W (p.70)

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk: Money- 1) What does money mean to you? 2) How important is money to you or your family? 3) How do you use money? (e.g. Only spend it on necessities, spend it extravagantly, save as much as possible.) 4) Do you look for bargains? Do you like freebies? 5) How much of your sense of security is place on money? 6) If you were to choose between "bread" (money) and love, what would you choose? 

For Nov 17, 2015

1. Review Linked Sounds & Intonation (Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Ruth 3 (chapter 4 if you've already finished chapter 3). 

To listen to a slightly different version online:

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Ruth.3

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Ruth.4

3. Survival unit 34, Culture File 34 (p.92), Communication Activities I (p.63) and V (p.69)

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk: 1) How would you describe yourself in terms of appearance and personality? 2) People's Personality (if you didn't get to go through this handout on Nov 10 and would like to oNov 17. This handout was given on Sep 22)

For Nov 10, 2015

1. Review Linked Sounds (Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Ruth 2, verses 14-22 (part 2 of 2, p. 5-7, handout given on Sep 22),  chapter 3 if you already finished chapter 2 on Oct 27. To listen to a slightly different version online:

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Ruth.2
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Ruth.3

3. Survival unit 33, Culture File 33 (p.91)

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk: People's Personality (handout given on Sep 22)

6. Progress check: Please bring your English learning goals for this term to class. What have you done to reach your English learning goals this term? (Bravo! Keep going! ) What would you like to do more?

No class on Nov 3, 2015 (Civil Development Week)

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

Kai Ping Branch http://goo.gl/T4jUHT

Dong Fong Branch http://goo.gl/n3D1cT

Jin O Branch http://goo.gl/Lu7QIF

For Oct 27, 2015

1. Linked Sounds(Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Ruth 2, verses 1-13 (part 1 of 2, p. 4-6handout given on Sep 22). To listen to a slightly different version online:

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

3. Survival unit 32, Culture File 32 (p.91)

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk:  Health (which we didn't get to cover on Oct 20)

For Oct 20, 2015

1. Review Intonation (Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Ruth 1 (handout given on Sep 22). To listen to a slightly different version online:

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Ruth.1

3. Survival unit 31, Culture File 31 (p.91)

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk: 1) Music, 2) Health

For Oct 13, 2015

1. Review Intonation (Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. What Goes Around Comes Around (handout given on Sep 22)

3. Survival unit 30, Culture File 30 (p.91)

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk: 1) Movies, 2) Entertainment

6. Two Women Saved Israel (part two of two, handout given on Sep 22). To listen to a slightly different version online:

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Judg.4

For Sep 29, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English (Please bring this handout to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Your English learning goals: Please write down your English learning goals for this term, incl. specific action plan and time frame, keep a copy for yourself, and give me a copy so I can help you better if you haven't done so

3. Survival unit 29 "Customs", Culture File 29 (p.91), Communication Activities H (p.63) and U (p.69)

4. Intonation (Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly)

5. Free talk: 1) Hobbies, 2) Exercise, 3) Sports

6. Two Women Saved Israel (part one of two, handout given on Sep 22)

7. Pronunciation

For Sep 22, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English (Please bring this handout to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Your English learning goals: Please write down your English learning goals for this term, keep a copy for yourself, and give me a copy so I can help you better if you haven't done so

3. Survival unit 28 "Lost Baggage", Culture File 28 (p.90)

4. Intonation (Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly)

5. Free talk: 1) Moon Festival /Mid Autumn Festival- History, customs. 2) What would you recommend to foreign visitors for sightseeing/local delicacies (tasty food)? 3) What make(s) you happy?

6. General Naaman Healed in River

7. Handshake: Would you shake on it?

8. Pronunciation

Regarding buying the textbook:

If you'd like to get a brand new "New Survival English, New Edition with student CD" online (with 5% off NT$550):

http://www.books.com.tw/products/0010401834

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Link to second hand New Edition, New Survival English: About NT$250~290.

http://search.ruten.com.tw/search/s000.php?searchfrom=headbar&k=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 placing the order.

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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. SP Books 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 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.

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A former member bought a brand new Survival book online last term on Amazon Japan, saying it was below NT$400.

Amazon.co.jp： New Edition Survival English: Level 2: Student's Book with Audio CD: Peter Viney

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/1405003847/ref=dp_change_lang?ie=UTF8&language=en_JP

Announcements for Sep 15, 2015

1. Please give the class leader Arthur NT$150 for the class funds if you have't done so.

2. Please feel free to eat your supper in class : )

For Sep 15, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English (Please bring this handout to class weekly as we may refer to it from time to time)

2. Your English learning goals: Please write down your English learning goals for this term, keep a copy for yourself, and give me a copy so I can help you better

3. Materials, class library

4. Intonation

5. Free talk topic(s): The Weather; Family; What is/are the most important thing(s) in your life? Or: Who is/are the most important person/people to you? How did your parents raise you? What are some challenges and rewards of parenting?

6. Paul and Silas Are Put in Jail

7. Handshake

For July 7, 2015 (the last class of this term)

1. Survival unit 27, Culture File 27 (p.90). Listening of Unit 26, which we didn't get to do on June 30, if people would like to. Grammar File 1 (p.72) for those who would like to review grammar.

2. The Holy Spirit the Counselor Is Promised（p.12~13 of the attached handouts) 

To listen to it online (a slightly different version from the one used in the handout):

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

3. Pronunciation

4. Free talk: Modern Technology

5. "It Is Rude To ...." handout (given out on June 9)

6. Progress check: Please bring your English learning goals for this term to class to review what you've done well and what you'd like to do more to reach your goals.

Free AuduIting on June 30, 2015

Please invite anyone interested in learning English to join us on June 30. New students registering for the fall term on June 30 can receive 10% off tuition fee.

Early Registration for the Fall Term

If you'd like to receive 15% off tuition fee, please bring NT$2,950 (which includes the registration fee NT$200 and the premium of accidental insurance NT$200 ) when you come to class by July 7. If you need any help, please let us know. You can also get 15% off tuition fee on the three branch schools' show days.

For June 30, 2015

1. Survival unit 26, Culture File 26 (p.90)

2. Jesus Washed His Disciples' Feet（p.10~12 of the attached handouts) 

To listen to it online (a slightly different version from the one used in the handout): https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/John.13

3. Pronunciation

4. Free talk:  the Internet

5. "How Do You Express Yourself?" handout (given out on June 9)

6. Free auditing on June 30. Please invite anyone who is interested in learning English.

Announcements for June 2015

1. If you have borrowed CDs/materials and are done with them, kindly return them by the last class (July 7). If you'd like to keep them longer, please let the teacher know.

2. If you'd like to do a short presentation on a topic of your choice for a couple of minutes to practice public speaking by the end of the term, please let the teacher know.

for June 23, 2015

1. Survival unit 26, Culture File 26 (p.90)

2. Believing in Jesus（p.8~10 of handout) 

To listen to it online (a slightly different version from the one used in the handout)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/John.12
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/John.14

3. Pronunciation

4. Free talk:  the Internet

5. "How Do You Express Yourself?" handout (given out on June 9)

Early egistration for the fall term of 2015 is on June 16 and 23, 2015

If you'd like to register with the class and receive 15% off tuition fee, please bring NT$2,950 (which includes the registration fee NT$200 and the premium of accidental insurance NT$200 ) to class by June 23, 2015. 
The first day of class of the fall term is Sep 8, 2015.

For June 16, 2015

1. Survival unit 26, Culture File 26 (p.90)；continue listening of unit 25 

2. The Sermon on the Mount

To listen to it online (a slightly different version from the one used for the class):

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

3. Pronunciation

4. Free talk:  Chinese/Taiwanese holidays and customs (e.g. Dragon Boat Festival); What are some local customs that you would tell foreign visitors about? What would you recommend for sightseeing or local delicacies?

5. "Hospitality" handout

For June 9, 2015

1. Twelve Disciples Chosen (p.6-7 of the handouts).

To listen to it online (a slightly different version from the one used in the handout)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Luke.6

2. Pronunciation

3. Free talk: Music; Internet

4. Survival unit 25 (Listening,which we didn't get to cover on June 2), Culture File 25 (p.90). Unit 26 and Culture File 26 (p.90) for the people who would like to move on.

For June 2, 2015

1. Reduced Sounds (continued) (For those of you who got the handout in class on May 12,19, and 26, please it to class.)

2. Blessings for Abiding by God's Commandments (Part two of three, p.3-4 of the handouts attached below) 

To listen to it online (a slightly different version from the one used in the handout)

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

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk: Music (which we didn't get to cover on May 26)

6. Survival unit 25, Culture File 25 (p.90),which we didn't get to cover on May 26.

For May 26, 2015

1. Reduced Sounds (continued) (For those of you who got the handout in class on May 12 & 19, please it to class.)

2. Blessings for Abiding by God's Commandments (Part two of three, p.3-4 of the handouts attached below) 

To listen to it online (a slightly different version from the one used in the handout)

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Deut.6

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk topics: Music; Movies (which people didn't get to talk about on May 19)

6. Survival unit 25, Culture File 25 (p.90) 

For May 19, 2015

1. Progress check (if you didn't get to do it on May 12 and would like to on May 19)

2. Blessings for Abiding by God's Commandments (Part one of three, p.1-3 of the handouts)

To listen to it online (a slightly different version from the one used in the handout)

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

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk topics: Music; Movies

6. Survival unit 24, Culture File 24 (p.89) 

7. Reduced Sounds (For those of you who got the handout in class on May 12, please it to class.)

For May 12, 2015

1. Progress check- Please bring your English learning goals for this term to class. What have you done to reach your English learning goals so far? What would you like to do more to reach your English learning goals this term?

2. General MacArthur's Prayer for His Son 

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk topics: Education; Values

6. Survival unit 23, Culture File 23 (p.89)
7. Review Intonation and Linked Sounds (Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly.)

No Class on May 5, 2015 (Civil Development Week)

There will be a lot of interesting talks prepared by the school at all three branches (Kai Ping, Jin Ou, and Don Fong) throughout the week. Please attend any or as many as you wish.

For Apr 28, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English

2. Review Intonation and Linked Sounds- Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk topic(s): Socializing; Friendship

6. Survival unit 22, Culture File 22 (p.89) 

For Apr 21, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English

2. Linked sounds; review intonation- Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk topic(s): Exercise; Sports; Beauty (How would you define beauty? Inner vs. outward beauty)

6. Survival unit 21, Culture File 21 (p.89) ; listening of unit 19 which we didn't finish on Apr 7 if you'd like to continue.

For April 14, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English

2. Intonation- Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk topic(s): Health; Food; Shopping (if you didn't get to talk about them and would like to on April 14); Transportation; the Metro/MRT

6. Survival unit 20, Culture File 20 (p.88) if you didn't get to go through it on Apr 7 or would like to continue the listening parts on Apr 14; unit 21, Culture File 21 (p.88) if you'd like to move on

For Apr 7, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English

2. Intonation- Please bring the handout "English Learning Goals" to class weekly

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk topic(s): Health; Food; Shopping

6. The Resurrection of Christ (part III, p. 6-8 of the eight-page handout)
To listen to the Passion and Resurrection of Christ online which helps your pronunciation and intonation (a slightly different version/translation from the handout):

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Mark.15

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/niv/Mark.16

7. Survival unit 19, Culture File 19 (p.88)

Happy Easter! (Apr 5 this year)

For Mar 31, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English

2. Your English learning goals: Please write down your English learning goals for this term, keep a copy for yourself, and give me a copy so I can help you better. We'll do progress check half way through the term and at the end of the term using them

3. Survival unit 18, Culture File 18 (p.88)

4. Pronunciation

5. Free talk topic(s): Hobbies & Interests; Shopping

6. The Passion of Christ (part II, p. 3-6 of the eight-page handouts)

For Mar 24, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English

2. Your English learning goals: Please write down your English learning goals for this term, keep a copy for yourself, and give me a copy so I can help you better

3. Survival unit 17, Culture File 17 (p.88)

4. Please give the class leader Arthur NT$100 for the class funds, and NT$200 for accidental insurance (which covers the whole term, and is required by the school) if you have't done so

5. Free talk topic(s), which we didn't get to on Mar 17: Work; Family; Love; Parenting  (How did your parents raise you? What are some challenges and rewards of parenting?)

For March 17, 2015

1. Tips for Learning English

2. Your English learning goals: Please write down your English learning goals for this term, keep a copy for yourself, and give me a copy so I can help you better

3. Materials; class library

4. Please give the class leader Arthur NT$100 for the class funds, and NT$200 for accidental insurance (which covers the whole term, and is required by the school) if you have't bought this type of insurance elsewhere

5. Free talk topic(s): Work; Family; Love；Parenting (How did your parents raise you? What are some challenges and rewards of parenting?)

Spring Term of 2015 will begin on Mar 10

Free auditing on that day. Please invite people who are interested in learning English to join us!