Separate Ways

 

My first date ever was to a Journey Concert.  I loved the music and the light show.  I didn't like the crowds.  I didn't trust my date, but he got me home just fine. 

Write about a song and a memory that go together.

Home Sweet Home

 Steve recommended this song...

What can you do to make your home here feel like "home sweet home?"  What were the best things about your former home?

Hope to see you soon!!

Do you want to practice grammar?

Names for the parts of speech

Stative Verbs

Present Continuous vs. Simple Present

Conjunctions

Should    

Simple Past

Prepositions of time

Prepositions and directions

Please continue to use the blog!  Please comment to practice writing!  Please tell me how you are and what you are doing!.

CHALLENGE: Cars

Are you learning to drive?  Here are some resources for English and driving!

Car Parts -- Use language guide to practice vocabulary!

Taking the Behind-the-Wheel Test

During COVID -- The driver is quite slow.

Many people recommend using turn signals even in the parking lot for the driving test.

documentation=paper.  You should bring your  insurance card.  You shouldn't bring your cell phone.

Be sure  = make certain = be careful to do

turn signal:   = 

Emergency flashers=hazard lights:  

I think this instructor has good advice and it's good for you to hear realistic american English.

I don't think you should take classes from 

anyone who only uses one hand to drive or who films selfies while driving!

The next video was made in Canada, but it has good advice for Virginia too!!

Quizlet Car Vocabulary (made by another teacher)

Practice Car Vocabulary with Learning Chocolate


Do you know how to drive?  If yes, when did you learn?  If no, how do you get to school?  

Tell me about yourself.

Tell me about yourself.  Answer twice -- once for a new friend, and once for a job interview.

Even better, write a short answer and say it for me.

Job Listings

Remember that you can't work mornings because you have English class!

Snag a Job Listings (by Zip Code)

Indeed.com

www.simplyhired.com

Monster Job Listings

Craigslist

Washington Post (This site wants you to register)

Google Template to track where you applied (please make a copy to use)

Department of Labor Arlington Office -- place to report employers who illegally cheat you

Advice for creating a resume

Sample Job Interview:

Sample Interviews

Occupation Information

Virginia Wizard Resume Builder and Occupational Advice

Understanding a paycheck

A paystub explains your paycheck.  Gross pay is all the money you earned.  Net pay is the money you actually get after they take taxes out.

 Income or wages shows money you earned.  (Added so the net pay is higher)

Deductions show money that comes out before you get paid.  (Subtracted so the net pay is lower.)

Do taxes come out of your paycheck before you get paid in your former country?  How often do you get paid?