No class on Apr 4, 2023 (Tomb Sweeping Day long weekend)

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.

No class on May 2, 2023 (Civil Development Week)

 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.

For Apr 11, 2023

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 : )

For Mar 28, 2023

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?

For March 21, 2023

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.

Auditing

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!

For Mar 14, 2023

 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.

For Mar 7, 2023 (Free Auditing Day. Both in-person and online.)

Hope everyone is safe and sound : )

We are celebrating the 21st year and 41st term of our class! It's been a privilege for me to teach this class non-stop since Daan Community University was first established 20 years ago : )

Thank you very much for your enthusiastic participation and continuous support to one another and me to make it possible!

Special thanks to Grace who has encouraged everyone to stay and return, and helped everyone including me in so many ways for over a decade!

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

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For Mar 7, 2023:

The school has arranged Room 308, a quiet classroom on the 3rd floor for us. I've asked for rooms 101 and 212 but they are not available for the evening classes of the Community University this term.

Please let me know ahead of time if you plan to participate online on March 7.

Please invite everyone interested in learning English to join us!

 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 2022 issue of Studio Classroom magazine:

"The Reflection Page~Three Tips for Language Learning (p.56 of the June 2022 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 Dec 2022 issue of Studio Classroom magazine and would like to start practicing: "All About Christmas" (p.8~9), which is shorter and easier to get through, or"Enchanting Lapland" (p.12-14).

5. Survival English if you'd like to/ there is time left: Culture File 25 (p.90), unit 25 (p.31). Transcripts are on p.56. Gerunds and Infinitives (p.80).

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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. 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). The school said eating and drinking in the classroom are allowed this term, and each class can decide if the members feel comfortable with eating and drinking in the classroom to have a party at the end of the term.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on March 7th!