I'm not giving up

Dictation and verb tense practice

 Write about something difficult that you did.  Did you have to persist?

If (bread)

 Where do you like to go?  Where is the most beautiful place you have ever seen?

What do you like to do?

Happy National Punctuation Day!

 

Practice punctuation mark names.  

Do you want to learn more about punctuation?

Talking to the Moon

 Do you like to eat moon cakes?  Did you ever celebrate a mid-autumn festival? (If yes, write about it!) What is your favorite season?  What do you like to do in Fall?

This is my now.

 

Look around.  What is happening?  Describe what's going on right now.

Happy Autumn!

Matching -- Autumn Vocabulary Words

Activity: Put Autumn vocabulary words in alphabetical (ABC) order

Unscramble (change the letter order to make)the Autumn Vocabulary words (same ones you put in ABC order)

Hikes near DC

What's your favorite season?  My husband's favorite season is Fall because he likes to go hiking and camping.  Do you like hiking or camping?  Tell me about it!

You needed me

80 Irregular Verbs on Quizlet

Irregular Verb Game

 Write two past tense sentences in the comments.

Remember When

This country song has great examples of past "to be."  

Remember:  Was for 1, were for 2 but always were for you (1 or 2!) 

Study and practice simple past

Some of my best memories were meeting you and talking with you.

Write about a pleasant memory.

Hello! Welcome to class! (Hello Again)

 

Hello!

Welcome to class!

What's your name?  Where are you from?  What do you like to do?

Listening to songs can help you speak and understand English better.  I post songs and write questions.

Please write answers to the questions as often as you can.  You can write comments or on paper for me.

There are also links to useful websites.  On a phone, you need to scroll down and touch the link for view web version to get to the links. 

 Please tell me about any songs, websites, or YouTube videos that helped you.

Who did you meet today?  Can you describe a classmate that you met today?  What do you want me to know about you?

In My Life

 

Write about something or someone that makes you happy.  What do you like to do? 

My Heart GOES on...

(Warning:  this video has a picture of people kissing with bare (no clothes) shoulders.  You are not required to watch the music videos for homework, but your listening will probably improve faster if you repeatedly watch some of the videos on here.)

I think that listening to pop music helps improve listening skills.  I can't find a lot of good pop music with perfect grammar.

Grammar Teacher Note:  Do NOT use DOES for every day positive statements.  (My heart goes on, not my heart does go on)  Does for positive statements is called "emphatic."  Emphatic is for fights and for strong feelings -- just like using always and never with present continuous.  You will occasionally hear these in real life, but don't pick them as answers on grammar tests.

What do you feel strongly about?  What do you love to do with your family?

Imagine

 

Do you think Lennon's ideas can lead to world peace?

Imagine your life with excellent English.  What are you going to do?  Describe your life.

Like My Father (Warning: some sexy language - mild by US standards)

 I always enjoy when my students show me a new song.  Thanks!

Please write about your family.  Do you have a big family?  

Do you think this young woman will find the man she describes?  Are there more important things that a man should do?  Did you/Do you want to marry a man like your father?

The Devil Doesn't Bargain

 

What would a partner have to do to make you call him or her "Devil?"  Describe a terrible friend, partner, or spouse.

I'll be missing ...

 This tribute to B.I.G. has expressions from US dialects I don't  teach because they aren't good for college essays or job interviews.  In a formal situation, say "I'll miss you" rather than "I'll be missing you."

If it won't make you sad, describe some foods and people that you miss right now.

That's My Goal

Why do you want to learn English?  What are your goals?  What will you do when your English is excellent?

Please write about another goal that you are happy that you got.

Getting ready for the next class!

 

Do you like to meet new people?  Where can you speak English with people?  What should we do in the new class?

Friday the 13th

Are you superstitious?  Are you extra careful on Friday the 13th?

 Juan Carlos makes a lot of sense when he says that a live cat should be better luck than a dead rabbit.

How is today going for you?  What brings good luck? 

Can you write any examples that show that a superstition is true or not true?  (Faride wore pearls on her wedding day and has a wonderful marriage.  Reham's sister was born on the 13th and is a very lucky person.)

International Day of Charity

 Can you write what is happening in the video?  Although this video was made for world kindness day, I think it's better for International Day of Charity.

 What is charity?  Do you support any charities?  What charities will you support when you become rich?

Happy Labor Day!!

 Federal and office workers often get the day off on Labor Day.  Restaurant and retail workers usually have to work really hard.

Are you working?  What do you do?

Are you looking for a job?  Did you look at the Job Listing links on this blog?

Do you like to shop?  We usually have sales on Labor Day!

Sales at Springfield Mall   Sales at Home Depot  Sales at Best Buy  Sales at Potomac Mills

Please write about your job or about shopping!