For Oct 20, 2020

Thank you for the dedication to learning and practicing English!

For Oct 20, 2020:

1.  Review "Intonation" and "Linked Sounds" using class materials. 

2. "Jane Austen" handout that Amy prepared and photocopied for the class, and/or "God's Timing" (handout given on Oct 13).

3. Survival English unit 24, Culture File 24 (p.89);  Prepositions (p.78). 

4. Free talk topic(s):  Hopes; Wishes; Dreams.

5. Pronunciation.

For Oct 13, 2020

Thank you for the enthusiastic participation and good work!

For Oct 13, 2020:

1.  Review "Intonation" and "Linked Sounds" using class materials. 

2. The three-page green handout that Grace prepared and photocopied for the class (p. 3 of 3), and/or "Making Choices (handout given on Oct 6).

3. Survival English unit 23, Culture File 23 (p.89),   Phrasal Verbs (p.78). 

4. Free talk topic(s): Personality.

5. Pronunciation. 

For Oct 6, 2020

Great work, everyone!

For October 6, 2020:
1.  Review "Intonation" using class materials. 

2. The three-page green handout that Grace prepared and photocopied for the class (p. 2 of 3), and/or "The Moon"  (handout given on Sep 29).
3. Survival English unit 22, Culture File 22 (p.89),   Questions (p.77). 

4. Free talk topic(s): Truth; Lies.

5. Pronunciation.

6. Linked Sounds.

Happy Moon Festival!

For Sep 29, 2020

Thank you for making the effort to come to class!

For Sep 29, 2020:

1.  Review "Intonation" using class materials. 

2. The three-page green handout that Grace prepared and photocopied for the class (p. 1 of 3). Thanks to Grace!
3. Survival English unit 21, Culture File 21 (p.89),  Passive (p.77). 

4. Free talk topic(s): Sports; Exercise; Fitness.

5. Pronunciation.
6. "Hypocrisy"  (handout given on Sep 22).

For Sep 22, 2020

Thank you for making the effort to come and the good work!

For Sep 22, 2020:

1.  Review "Intonation" using class materials. 

2. "Love"  (handout given on Sep 15).
3. Survival English unit 20, Culture File 20 (p.88),  Future Tenses (p.76). 

4. Free talk topic(s): Wants; Needs.

5. Pronunciation.

For Sep 15, 2020

Excellent work, everyone!

For Sep 15, 2020:

1.  Review "Intonation" using class materials. Thanks so much to Grace for the great job teaching it on Sep 8!

2. "Trust and Obedience"  (handout given on Sep 8).
3. Survival English unit 19, Culture File 19 (p.88),  Present Perfect Tense (p.76). 

4. Free talk topic(s): Shopping; Fashion.

5. Pronunciation.
6. Submit your English learning goals for this term (if you haven't done so), so that I can help you better. Please be specific re: What, how, when, for how long each time, and how often. We'll review them halfway through the term and at the end of the term.

For Sep 8, 2020

A warm welcome to the new members of our class Joy, Rex, and Sabrina!
So good to see everyone back!

For Sep 8, 2020:

1.  "Intonation". Thanks so much to Grace for the wonderful handout and being willing to teach it!

2. "The Great Healer"  (handout given on Sep 1).
3. Survival English unit 18, Culture File 18 (p.88),  Past Tenses (p.75). 

4. Free talk topic(s): Interests and Hobbies.

5. Pronunciation.
6. Submit your English learning goals for this term, so that I can help you better. Please be specific re: What, how, when, for how long each time, and how often. We'll review them halfway through the term and at the end of the term.

Free Auditing on September 1, 2020

Please invite everyone interested in learning English to join us!

The fall term of our class will begin on September 1, 2020

and end on December 29, 2020. It is for 18 weeks.

For May 19, 2020 (last class this term)

it's been a real delight to see everyone studying so hard and making so much progress!

For May 19, 2020:

1. Practice "Intonation" , "Linked Sounds" , and  "Reduced Sounds" using class materials. 

2. Survival English unit 17, Culture File 17 (p.88), Present Tenses (p.75). 

3. "Knowing Your Worth"  (handout given on May 12).

4. Free talk topic(s): Vacation.

5. Pronunciation.
6. Linked Sounds (3).
7.  Progress check: What have you done to achieve your English learning goals for this term? What would you like to do more?

Announcement:
Pizza Party on May 19, 2020

Enjoy pizza and fried chicken with the class from 7 to about 7:30 PM!  Please feel free to bring your own food if you have other preferences.