Hi everyone,
In today's lesson, we had a special Christmas lesson. We got to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and we learned about Christmas traditions in the U.S./Canada. There was also some new Christmas vocabulary. Christmas Vocabulary: string up lights (v) trim the tree (v) hang up decorations (v) You're a grinch. (idiom) go carolling (v) chimney (n) wreath (n) sleigh (n) Homework:
Blog Question #11: What are your plans for the Christmas and New Year's holidays? * Write 12-15 sentences. * Use capital letters, punctuation and spelling correctly. * Submit by Wednesday, December 16 by 6:00pm.
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Hi everyone,
We have finished our last group of debates, and all the requirements for our course. The last thing you have to do is hand in your vocabulary books next week. Debate Feedback: Most of you did a great job with your debates. You've used a lot of the discussion and conversation skills we've learned during the entire course in your debates. The most important thing to remember when you communicate in English is to have confidence in your opinion. You don't need to use perfect grammar. How you communicate your message is more important (e.g. speaking clearly and loudly, making eye contact, using gestures, etc.). When you do this, others will pay attention to what you are saying and will want to communicate with you. Homework:
I will collected your vocabulary books in next week's class for the last checking. Please remember to bring them. Hi everyone,
Once again, we had debates in today's lesson. We have just one more week of debates. Debate Feedback: This week, there was an improvement in debate skills, especially with the use of voice intonation. You spoke more loudly and used more word/sentence stress. For next week's debates, remember these points:
Homework:
Blog Question #10: Do you think your English skills have improved this semester? Why or why not? Give examples. * Write 12-15 sentences. * Use capital letters, punctuation and spelling correctly. * Submit by Wednesday, December 2 by 6:00pm. |
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