Thursday 25 May 2023

For May 30, 2023 (Last class this term.)

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? 

Thursday 18 May 2023

For May 23, 2023: Free Auditing Day

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!


Wednesday 10 May 2023

May 23, 2023 (week 12) is free auditing day for our class

(the 12th week is free auditing week for the 12-week classes). Please invite everyone interested in learning English to join us!

Group registration for the fall term of 2023 will be on May 16 and May 23, 2023

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.


For May 16, 2023

1. Review and practice "Intonation" , "Linked Sounds" and "Reduced Sounds" using class materials.
2. "Finding Your Purpose in Life" (p.46~48 of Studio Classroom magazine).
3. Survival English: Culture File 30 (p.91), unit 30 (p.36). Transcripts are on p.57. Adverbs (p.74).
4. "Pride and Humility" handout.
5. Pronunciation
6. Free talk topic: If you only had one year to live, what would you want to do and how would you want to be remembered?
(p.48 of June 2022 issue of Studio Classroom magazine).
7. Reduced Sounds (part 1, which we did not get to cover on May 9). Please bring the handout "Reduced Form" to class. 

Happy Mother's Day!