Alexandria ESL Classes

Monday Class

Class Notes – ESL Class – June 1, 2009

 Figuring out payroll deductions worksheets

 Idioms : hard headed, Bull-headed, chicken, an eager beaver

Grammar : finish Noun Clause Worksheet

Class Notes – ESL Class – June 8, 2009

 NO CLASS - SUMMER BREAK

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Wednesday Class

Class Notes – ESL Class – June 3, 2008

Step Forward 2, P. 90                  The 50 States (MidWest and South)

Class Notes – ESL Class – June 10, 2008

NO CLASS - SUMMER BREAK

Class Notes – ESL Class – June 17, 2008

Step Forward 2, P. 91                   The 50 States (SouthWest and Rockies)

Class Notes – ESL Class – June 24, 2008

Step Forward 2, P. 92                       The 50 States (West)

Thursday Class

Thurs, June 4, 2009

5:30 – 6:30 pm        Individual Time/Blog Response/                

6:30 – 8:30 pm        Writing Activity :     No one ever said growing up was easy. Write about an 

                                                              incident  that was a difficult but natural part of growing up.

   Ventures 3 , p. 72-73

Thurs, June 11, 2009

NO CLASS - SUMMER BREAK

Thurs, June 18, 2009

5:30 – 6:30 pm        Individual Time/Blog Response/                

6:30 – 8:30 pm        Writing Activity :    Where and how do you find beauty in your world?

What do you appreciate most about your world?

   Ventures 3 , p. 74-75

Thurs, June 25, 2009

5:30 – 6:30 pm        Individual Time/Blog Response/                

6:30 – 8:30 pm        Writing Activity :    Most of us feel the need for what we call “breathing room”—some space to call our own. What is your favorite “space”? Tell where you like to spend time and why the place is special to you.

   Ventures 3 , p. 76-77

Today is Mothers Day in the US, a day we remember how special our mothers are to us.  Do you celebrate mothers day in your country?

The summer schedule will be the same as it has been this spring.

Monday             1:00 - 3:00 pm

Wednesday       8:30-10:00 am

Thursday           5:30-8:30 pm

There is also another ESL class that will be available from June 16 through the end of August at Alexandria Technical College, for those who are at the Advanced ESL level or higher.  This class will focus on Academic Skills and Academic English.  It is 7 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Tuesday     9:00 am - 12:30 pm (3.5 hours)

Thursday    9:00 am - 12:30 pm (3.5 hours)

Space is limited, so let me know if you are interested.

See you in class.

Monday Class 

Class Notes – ESL Class – May 4, 2009

All Star 4: P. 140-141
Idioms : be all ears, beat around the bush, the bottom line
Grammar : Noun Clause Worksheet

Class Notes – ESL Class – May 11, 2009

All Star 4: P. 144-145
Idioms : blow one’s top, Easy does it! , get on one’s nerves
Grammar : Finish noun clauses

Class Notes – ESL Class – May 18, 2009

All Star 4: P. 146-147
Idioms : break someone’s heart, Cool it! , far-fetched
Reading : Memorial Day

Class Notes – ESL Class – May 25, 2009

NO CLASS - MEMORIAL DAY

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Wednesday Class

Class Notes – ESL Class – May 6, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 34-35 Workbook P. 20 Activity Book p. 41

Class Notes – ESL Class – May 13, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 36-37 Workbook P. 21 Activity Book p. 42

Class Notes – ESL Class – May 20, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 38-39 Workbook P. 22 Activity Book p. 43

Class Notes – ESL Class – May 27, 2008
Step Forward 2, P. 88-89 Workbook P. 51 Activity Book p. 88

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Thursday Class 

Thurs, May 7, 2009

5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : What I admire most about my Mom.
Ventures 3 , p. 128 - 129

Thurs, May 14, 2009

5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : If you could travel anywhere in the world—or in the
universe for that matter—where would you go?
Ventures 3 , p. 130-131

Thurs, May 21, 2009

5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity :On your birthday, do you get presents and a cake with
candles on it? On Thanksgiving, do you sit down to a big meal featuring
a turkey, cranberry sauce, and other delicious foods? Write about a
favorite tradition of your family.
Ventures 3 , p. 132 - 133

Thurs, May 28, 2009

5:30 – 6:30 pm Individual Time/Blog Response/
6:30 – 8:30 pm Writing Activity : If you are like most people, you probably have had
experiences in which you have been treated in a way you consider unfair.
Write about a time when you feel you were treated unfairly.
Ventures 3 , p. 70-71