The spring term of our class will be from Mar 5 to May 21, 2024, for 12 weeks. Our class will be in-person (held in the school) and online using Google Meet at the same time.
The total fee is NT$2,100 if you'd like to register with the group and receive 15% off tuition fee.
This includes NT$1,700 tuition fee (15% off), NT$200 registration fee, and NT$200 insurance premium.
Please register in the office in person. Thank you!
Thank you for enriching all our lives through your interactions with one another and me, and support for us all!
It's been a wonderful and joyful term!
Everyone has been doing really well and making lots of progress in your English skills!
For Nov 28, 2023 (Make-up class for 10/10, the last lesson this term.)
1. Review "Intonation", "Linked Sounds" and "Reduced Sounds" using class materials.
2. "Emotional Blackmail" (p.48~ 50 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "Why Worry" handout.
4. Progress check: How satisfied are you with your progress in reaching your English learning goals this term? What would you like to do more?
5. Free talk topic(s): Emotions.
6. Pronunciation.
7. Reduced Sounds (part four). Thanks so much to Grace for typing it out!
8. Survival English if you'd like to/there is time left: Culture File 41 (p.94), unit 41 (p.47). Modal Verbs. (p.79).
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for the good questions, thoughts, and discussions!
Announcements:
1. Free auditing on Nov 21, 2023 (week 12). Please invite anyone interested in learning English to join us online!
2. If you would like to order the December issue of Studio Classroom magazine for next term, please let the class leader Tina know. It can be mailed to you. Thanks so much to Tina for helping with the order!
For Nov 21, 2023
1. Review "Intonation", "Linked Sounds" and "Reduced Sounds" using class materials.
2. "East Meets West- Wedding Celebrations" (p.46~47 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "Peace" handout.
4. "Thanksgiving" handout. (Given in Sep.)
5. Free talk topic(s): What are you thankful for? Whom are you thankful to?
6. Pronunciation.
7. Reduced Sounds (parts two and three). Please have the handout "Reduced Form" handy for part two. Thanks so much to Grace for typing it out!
Happy (American) Thanksgiving!
(The 4th Thursday in November. Nov 23 this year.)
Thank you for your diligence in studying English!
1. Review "Intonation", "Linked Sounds" and "Reduced Sounds" using class materials.
2. "Roundnet" (p.44~45 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "Priorities" handout.
4. Survival English if you'd like to/there is time left: Culture File 40 (p.93), unit 40 (p.46). Prepositions. (p.78).
5. Free talk topic(s): Exercise. Sports.
6. Pronunciation.
7. Reduced Sounds (part 2). Please have the handoutt "Reduced Form" handy. Thanks so much to Grace for typing it out!
Thank you for the excellent work!
For Nov 7, 2023
1. Review "Intonation" and "Linked Sounds" using class materials.
2. "Beat the Heat This Summer" (p.38~39 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "Making Choices" handout.
4. Survival English if you'd like to/there is time left: Culture File 39 (p.93), unit 39 (p.45). Verbs with Preposition. Phrasal Verbs (p.78).
5. Free talk topic(s): Energy. Climate.
6. Pronunciation.
7. Reduced Sounds (part 1). Please have the handoutt "Reduced Form" handy. Thanks so much to Grace for typing it out!
A warm welcome to the new member of our class Jane!
Thank you all for your willingness and efforts to participate online!
For Oct 24, 2023:
1. Review "Intonation" and "Linked Sounds" using class materials.
2. "San Francisco: The City by the Bay" (p.34~36 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "God's Timing" handout.
4. Survival English if you'd like to/there is time left: Culture File 38 (p.93), unit 38 (p.44). Questions (p.77).
5. Free talk topic(s): Expectations. Hopes.
6. Pronunciation.
Excellent work!
No class on Oct 10 (national holiday).
For Oct 17, 2023:
1. Review "Intonation" and "Linked Sounds" using class materials.
2. "World Day Against Child Labor" (p.32~33 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "The Gift of Rest" (handout given in Sep.)
4. Survival English if you'd like to/there is time left: Culture File 37 (p.93), unit 37 (p.43). Passive (p.77).
5. Free talk topic(s): Parenting.
6. Pronunciation.
Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving! (Oct 9 this year, the 2nd Mon in Oct.)
Thank you all for your enthusiastic participation and contribution!
For Oct 3, 2023:
1. Review "Intonation" using class materials.
2. Review "Linked Sounds".
3. "How to Start Your Podcast (p.24~26 of Studio Classroom magazine).
4. "Jealousy" (handout given on Sep 5.)
5. Survival English if you'd like to/there is time left: Culture File 36 (p.92), unit 36 (p.42). Future Tenses (p.76).
6. Free talk topic(s): Justice. Fairness.
7. Pronunciation.
Have a blessed Mid-Autumn Festival!
Thank you for helping one another out! Excellent work again! Thanks to Linda for the good questions!
1. Review "Intonation" using class materials.
2. "The Weird World of Artificial Intelligence Art (p.20-22 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "Temptation" (handout given on Sep 5.)
4. Survival English if you'd like to/there is time left: Culture File 35 (p.92), unit 35 (p.41). Present Perfect (p.76).
5. Free talk topic(s): Knowledge. Wisdom.
6. Pronunciation.
1. Review "Intonation" (which we didn't get to on Sep 12. Please bring the handout.) Thanks so much to Grace for the wonderful handout!
2. Please share how you plan to reach your English learning goals this term.
3. "Popular Shoes For Summer 2023" (p.14-15 of Studio Classroom magazine).
4. "Grief and Comfort" (handout given on Sep 5.)
5. Survival English if you'd like to/there is time left: Culture File 34 (p.92), unit 34 (p.40). Past Tenses (p.75).
6. Free talk topic(s): Online Shopping. Fashion. Consumerism. Materialism.
7. Pronunciation.
Please invite anyone interested in learning English to join us!
Please attend any talk(s) prepared by the school.
We'll make it up by adding a class in the 13th week on Nov 28, 2023, which will be the last lesson of our class this term.
Please invite everyone interested in learning English to join us!
Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to participate online on Sep 5.
1. Introduction:
a) What are your English learning goals for this term?
b) What would you like to get out of this class?
c) What challenge(s) have you had in learning or speaking English?
d) Please share one or two method(s) that has/have helped you improve your English.
e) How have you been? What have you been up to? (What have you been doing?)
f) What do you do for fun? (Your hobbies and interests.)
2. For new members: "Tips for Learning English" handout. Link: http://eztalkup2u.blogspot.com/search/label/Tips%20for%20Learning%20English.
An alternative for the returning members who have already gone through the "Tips for Learning English" handout and have the June 2023 issue of Studio Classroom magazine: "How to Improve Your Pronunciation" (p.56 of the June 2023 issue of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "English Learning Goals" handout. Please think about and write down your English learning goals for this term. Be specific about what, when, how, how often, and where. Send/give me a copy so I can help you better. We will review your progress halfway through the term and at the end of the term.
4. For those that already got the June 2023 issue of Studio Classroom magazine and would like to start practicing: "All About Water Safety" (p.8~9), or "Jennifer Garner- From Secret Agent to Movie Mom" (p.12-13).
5. "Bitterness and Forgiveness" (handout given last term which we didn't get to go through on May 30.)
6. Survival English if you'd like to/ there is time left: Culture File 33 (p.92), unit 33 (p.39). Present Tense (p.75).
Looking forward to celebrating our 42nd term with everyone on Sep 5!
Our class will be in-person (held in the school) and online using Google Meet at the same time.
Sep 5 and Nov 21, 2023 (the first and 12th weeks) are free auditing days. Please invite anyone interested in leaning English to join us!
No class on Oct 10, 2023 (national holiday). We'll make it up by adding a class in the 13th week on Nov 28, 2023.
It's been great to see everyone doing so well and making so much progress!
For May 30, 2023：
1. Review and practice "Intonation" , "Linked Sounds" and "Reduced Sounds" using class materials.
2. "Planning a New Year's Party" (p.52~53 of Studio Classroom magazine). The Reflection Page (p.56) if you'd like to.
3. Survival English: Culture File 32 (p.91), unit 32 (p.38). Transcript is on p.57. Present Tenses (p.75).
4. "Bitterness and Forgiveness " handout, given in Apr).
5. Pronunciation.
6. Free talk topic(s): We'll have a party of encouragement, one without food and drinks, by saying words of encouragement and/or blessings to other members of the class e.g. their strengths, progress they have made this term, appreciation/thankfulness, best wishes, etc.
7. Reduced Sounds (which we did not get to cover on May 9, 16, and 23). Please bring the handout "Reduced Form" to class.
8. Progress check: How satisfied are you with your progress in learning English this term? What would you like to do more in the future?
Please invite everyone interested in learning English to join us!
1. Review and practice "Intonation" , "Linked Sounds" and "Reduced Sounds" using class materials.
2. "Save Your Life" (p.50~51 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. Survival English: Culture File 31 (p.91), unit 31 (p.37). Quantities (p.74).
4. "Understanding Depression " handout, given in Apr.
5. Pronunciation.
6. Free talk topic(s): Habits.
7. Reduced Sounds (which we did not get to cover on May 9 and 16). Please bring the handout "Reduced Form" to class. Thanks so much to Grace for typing it out!
(the 12th week is free auditing week for the 12-week classes). Please invite everyone interested in learning English to join us!
The fall term of our class will be from Sep 5 to Nov 28, 2023, for 12 weeks. Our class will be in-person (held in the school) and online using Google Meet at the same time.
The total fee is NT$2,100 if you'd like to register with the group and receive 15% off tuition fee.
This includes NT$1,700 tuition fee (15% off), NT$200 registration fee, and NT$200 insurance premium.
Please give the fees to the class leader Tina who will help people group register on May 16 or May 23.
No class on May 2, 2023 (Civil Development Week). Please attend any talk(s) prepare by the school throughout the week. Link: https://www.beclass.com/rid=274b10a6434056286741
For May 9, 2023:
1. Review and practice "Intonation" and "Linked Sounds" using class materials.
2. "A Gift of Love" (p.44~45 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. Survival English: Culture File 29 (p.90), unit 29 (p.35). Transcript is on p.57. Adjectives (p.73).
4. "Understanding Loneliness" handout (given in March).
5. Pronunciation
6. Free talk topic(s): Gifts. Community.
7. Reduced Sounds (part 1). Please bring the handout "Reduced Form" to class. Thanks so much to Grace for typing it out!
Everyone is making excellent progress!
Thank you for making the effort to attend the class!
For Apr 25, 2023:
1. Review and practice "Intonation" and "Linked Sounds" using class materials.
2. "How Much Should you Spend?" (p.42~43 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. Survival English: Culture File 28 (p.90), unit 28 (p.34). Transcript is on p.57. Be and Have (p.72).
4. "Adversity" handout (given in March) .
5. Pronunciation
6. Free talk topic(s): Managing Money. Values.
Thank you for the great work again!
For Apr 18, 2023:
1. Review and practice "Intonation" and "Linked Sounds" using class materials.
2. "Early Birds and Night Owls" (p.36~37 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. Survival English: Culture File 27 (p.90), unit 27 (p.33). Transcript is on p.57. Articles (p.72). (If you'd like to go through them but didn't get the chance on Apr 11.)
4. "Resolving Conflicts" handout (given in March) .
5. Pronunciation
6. Free talk topic(s): Friendships and Relationships. How do you choose your friends? Who are the people you are close to?
We will make up for Apr 4 by adding a class on May 30, 2023 (the 13th week this term), which will be our last class this term.
The Education Bureau cancels all classes of the Community Universities in Taipei City in the 9th week. Please attend any talk(s) prepare by the school throughout the week of May 1.
Thank you for the excellent work!
For Apr 11, 2023:
1. Linked Sounds.
2. Review and practice "Intonation" using class materials.
3. "Poor Richard's Almanack" (p.34~35 of Studio Classroom magazine).
4. Survival English: Culture File 27 (p.90), unit 27 (p.33). Transcript is on p.57. Articles (p.72).
5. "Our Words" handout (given in March).
6. Pronunciation.
7. Free talk topic(s): How and where do you get wisdom?
Have two blessed weeks!
See you on Apr 11 : )
Good work, everyone!
Thanks so much to Amy for helping Anna online!
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For Mar 28, 2023:
1. Review and practice "Intonation" using class materials.
2. "Famous Foods Made in America" (p.26~27 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. Survival English: Culture File 26 (p.90), unit 26 (p.32). Transcripts are on p.56 & 57. Irregular Verbs (p.80) if you'd like to go through them but didn't get the chance on Mar 21.
4. "The Resurrection of Jesus" (Easter Sunday).
5. Pronunciation
6. Free talk topic(s): Have you ever been falsely accused? How did you react/respond? Did you defend yourself? Why/why not?
Thank you very much for so thoughtfully helping one another and me out, and for making the effort to attend the class! I really appreciate it, and am moved by your initiative and dedication!
It's really good to see everyone back!
Thanks so much to Tina for helping Anna online!
For March 21, 2023:
1. "Intonation". On Mar 14 we decided to cover it on Mar 21 when Linda is present. Thanks so much to Grace for the wonderful handout!
2. "Gregory Burns " (p.22~24 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "English Learning Goals" handout. Please think about and write down your English learning goals for this term. Be specific about what, when, how, how often, and where. Send/give me a copy if you haven't done it so I can help you better. We will review your progress halfway through the term and at the end of the term.
4. Survival English: Culture File 26 (p.90), unit 26 (p.32). Transcripts are on p.56 & 57. Irregular Verbs (p.80).
5. "The Passion of Christ" (Good Friday) (Part 2 of 2).
6. Pronunciation
7. Free talk topic(s): The Internet: Convenience and Addiction.
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Announcement:
Please bring NT$250 for the class fund if you haven't done so, for group order of the June 2023 issue of Studio Classroom magazine for next term, photocopies, and food for the party at the end of the term (if applicable). We'll discuss in class weather members of the class would like to have a party for the first 30 minutes of the last class.
A reminder from the school: Auditing is free in the 1st and 12th weeks for the 12-week courses like ours. In the weeks which are not free auditing weeks, i.e. the 2nd through the 11th weeks, the school asks auditors to pay the auditing fee NT$250 at the school first, for both in-person and online auditing.
The auditing fee goes to the school entirely to cover their administrative expenses. Teachers don't get anything.
The school is happy to explain the policies and procedures and answer any question people might have.
Tel: (02)2706-3758, Mon~Fri 2:30 p.m.~9:30 p.m.
Thank you for your kind attention!
A warm welcome to the new members of our class Colin, Karen, Ann, and Linda! And welcome back, Amy!
Thanks so much to Tina for volunteering to order the magazine for the new members and being willing to be the class leader!
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For Mar 14, 2023:
Please let me know ahead of time if you plan to participate online on March 14.
1. "Intonation". Thanks so much to Grace for the wonderful handout!
2. "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022" (p.16~17 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. "English Learning Goals" handout. Please think about and write down your English learning goals for this term. Be specific about what, when, how, how often, and where. Send/give me a copy so I can help you better. We will review your progress halfway through the term and at the end of the term.
4. Survival English if you'd like to but did not get the chance on March 7: Culture File 25 (p.90), unit 25 (p.31). Transcripts are on p.56. Gerunds and Infinitives (p.80).
5. "The Passion of Christ" (Good Friday) (Part 1 of 2). Good Friday is on Apr 7 this year, in the same week as Tomb Sweeping Day.
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Announcements:
1. No class on Apr 4 (Tomb Sweeping Day long weekend) and May 2, 2023 (Civil Development Week). We will make up for Apr 4 by adding a class on May 30, 2023, which will be our last class this term. Please attend any talk(s) prepare by the school throughout the week of May 1, either in-person or online.
2. Please bring NT$250 for the class fund, for group order of the June 2023 issue of Studio Classroom magazine for next term, photocopies, and food for the party at the end of the term (if applicable). We'll discuss in class weather members of the class would like to have a party for the first 30 minutes of the last class.
Our class will be in-person (held in the school) and online at the same time.
March 7, 2023 is also free auditing day. Please invite everyone interested in learning English to join us!
