Thank You!

I really, really appreciate all the wonderful comments you made about me. I hope you all had a nice break and I look forward to seeing you in the Spring Quarter.

Lisa :)

Reminder about TellMeMore and Vocabulary Words!

Hello students. I am reminding all of you that by Sunday, March 27th you must email Olga your 200 vocabulary words and also make sure you have at least 56 hours in TellMeMore.

If you do not do these two things, you will fail the lab portion of this class. Please, do your best to get these things done!

Thanks,

Lisa Barrett

Marketing Survey!

Hello students. Every student needs to fill out one of these surveys. Raj Patel from the Marketing department at CSI is asking all students to fill it out. It is important because CSI needs to know your likes/dislikes in order to create programs that are suitable for you. Please, everyone fill this out as soon as possible. Don't forget to fill out your full name (first and last) so that the Marketing department knows you participated in the survey.

Here is the link to the survey!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ESLMarketing

Once you have filled it out, please comment on this post that you have done it. Thanks,

Lisa :)

Field trip is on!!!

We are still going on the field trip tomorrow. Dress warm an wear comfortable shoes please. It is supposed to be a bit windy tomorrow. Bring a scarf, gloves, and a hat to stay warm :)

See you all Saturday morning :)

Field Trip Information

Saturday March 12th, 2011

If you are meeting at Lombard Campus, we will meet here @ 9:15 and then drive to Oak Park to take the "L" train. Please do not be late. We will arrive downtown around 10:30 AM.

If you are meeting downtown, you will meet us on the corner of Jackson and Michigan Avenue at 10:30 AM. If you get lost or will be late, you need to call Lisa's cell phone at (708) 860-4364. You can also text message me. I do not know what the parking rates are, but they are usually $18-$20. It is your choice if you want to drive or take public transportation.

The parade starts at Noon, so we will get there early so we can get a good place to stand and watch the parade. Please bring warm clothes, a chair if you want, and some money for lunch. We will stop and eat lunch together after the parade close to our location.

Also, you want to be festive and look like everyone else, so WEAR GREEn. Here is the map of the parade route:

!!! IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT MIDTERM PROJECTS !!!

Students,

It is very important that your Midterm Projects be done and handed in to me no later than Saturday, February 26th. 

I must give Olga Midterm grades by Sunday, February 27th. If you do not hand in your Midterm Projects by Saturday, I will be forced to give you a failing grade for my project class. PLEASE PLEASE make sure you are attending school that weekend. If I don't have a project in my hand for you, I will be forced to tell Olga that you did not complete your assignment and thus you will have a failing Midterm grade in my class.

Let's make this a great midterm! Please, if you have any questions, email me or call me!

Basic Assignment Due 2/19/11

Today I would like you to discuss your favorite and least favorite restaurant. In a paragraph, write the name of your favorite restaurant? Why do you like it? How often do you go? What do you order?

Then, talk about your least favorite restaurant. Why don't you like it? What happened to make it bad in your eyes?

Holiday Traditions Intermediate Due 2/19/11

We all have holidays that we like the most, but what makes them special? I would like you to write about your favorite holiday and make it personal! Don't tell me you like Christmas because you get presents. Tell me you like Christmas because your mother used to bake a certain cake, or your father used to sing a certain song.  I am interested in hearing why holidays are your favorite, or about one specific holiday that meant a lot to you.

This holiday can be from your country, or an American holiday. The best answers will be the ones that people don't know much about, so be creative when answering the question.

Fears and Phobias Advanced Assignment Due 2/19/11

All of us have things that we are fearful about. Many people say they are scared to die, and even some people are afraid of speaking in front of other people.  Think about your fears. What are you afraid of?
Some may be serious, and some may be silly, but it always helps to think about our fears.

So, after you think about it, write about them. I would like you to tell me what you are afraid of and why you think you are afraid of these things.

After you write, lookup some of these phobias and find out what they are. Can you believe that some people are afraid of these things?

Ablutophobia
Caligynephobia
Dromophobia
Hylophobia
Mycophobia
Rhytiphobia
Xenophobia

Intermediate Assignment Due Sunday 2/13/11

Today we are discussing how to ask about the customs of another culture. Today's assignment is simple: just come up with five questions about culture.

Since tomorrow is Valentine's Day, you might want to consider asking questions about dating, love, and marriage, or you may come up with any questions you'd like. I simply want you to type the questions. We will discuss the answers to those questions next weekend.

Basic Assignment Due Sunday 2/13/11

Today we are going to practice speaking about items we would like to order from different restuarants. 

1) go to http://www.grubhub.com/
2) type in any address and find a restuarant you might like
3) look at their menu
4) write down the things you would like to order
5) we will talk in class about those items/we will roleplay ordering from the menu

Advanced Assignment Due Sunday 2/13/11

Today we are talking about suspicious claims. Click on the following links to look at products. For each product write if you think it is a suspicious claim, or a reasonable claim. How can you tell? Would you buy the product? Why or why not? Make sure you write down the product name and the reasons why you find it suspicious or not.

Product #1
product #1 webpage

Product #2
product #2 webpage

Product #3
product #3 webpage

Product #4
product #4 webpage

Product #5
product #5 webpage

Product #6
product #6 webpage

Product#7
product #7 webpage

Product #8
product #8 webpage

Product #9
product #9 webpage

Product #10
product #10 webpage

Intermediate Assignment Due Saturday 2/12/11

For today's assignment you will each pick a holiday from around the world. I would prefer that each student pick a holiday from a different country.

First, post which holiday and from which country you will pick.

Then, research the holiday. When does it take place? Why does it take place? What is the history of the holiday? How do people celebrate it? Would you celebrate this holiday? Why or why not?

I expect each of you to write at least a paragraph (8-10) sentences IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Please finish your research and paragraph by 12:30 so we can present our findings to each other in class.

Basic Class Assignment Due Saturday 2/12/11

Hello Basic Class :)

Today you will be designing your own restaurant. You must do the following:

1) Choose a name for your restaurant.
2) Choose a location for your restaurant.
3) Choose what kind of food you want in your restaurant (specific)
       a. 3 appetizers
       b. 3 main meals
       c. 3 desserts
       d. 3 types of drinks (alcoholic or not)
       e. the prices for each item
4) What you want your restaurant to look like on the inside

Post all of this information to the blog. You should write it in Microsoft Word first, and then copy it into the blog.

Advanced Assignment Due 2/12/11

Hello students. Today we are talking about superstitions. What are some famous superstitions from your country? Do you believe them? Which superstitions do you believe, or not believe?

Write a few sentences presenting your views on superstitions. Why do you think people believe in superstitions?

Then, find some superstitions you've never heard before. A cool website to check out is http://www.bored.com/oldsuperstitions/

Find two superstitions that you've never heard before and write about them. Do you think they're crazy? Do you agree with them? Why might someone believe in these superstitions? 

Write as much as you can about superstitions by 10:30. Then we will present our views on superstitions in the class.

The Best Advertisements: Basic Assignment Due 2/6/11

Look through the Internet for advertisements. Find one advertisement that makes you want to buy the product. Then find one advertisement that you don't like. Print out these advertisements.

Write down your reasons why you like and don't like the advertisements.

We will present our findings in front of the class.

Here are some pages to look at to get you started:

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/70-creative-advertisements-that-makes-you-look-twice/

http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2008/06/28/24-unforgettable-advertisements/

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Bad+Advertisements&qpvt=Bad+Advertisements&FORM=Z7FD1

American Humanitarians: Intermediate Assignment Due 2/6/11

Humanitarians are people who have made or make important differences in the world. Many of you may know people like Gandhi, or Mother Teresa. For today, we will research American Humanitarians.

Your Task:
1. Choose a partner.
2. Choose a humanitarian (one per pair).
3. Research humanitarian.
4. Create 1 or 2 PowerPoint slides with pictures and text about the humanitarian. When were they born? What have they done to help people.
5. Please put information in bullet form. Do not copy directly from websites.

List of American Humanitarians:
Clara Barton
Bill and Melinda Gates
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Angelina Jolie
Eleanor Roosevelt
Susan B. Anthony
George Clooney
President Jimmy Carter

Simplify Your Life! Advanced Assignment Due Sunday 2/6/11

Henry David Thoreau was a famous American Transcedentalist. Transcendentalism was a movement which encouraged people to move away from society and into nature to live a more simple life.

First, click on this link about simple living from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_living

Read some information about it, and then answer the following questions:

1. Why might some people want to simplify their lives?
2. What are specific things people can do to simplify their lives?(ex. disconnect their phones, unplug TVs,etc)
3. What are some benefits of simplifying your life?
4. What would be some drawbacks to simplifying your life?
5. Would you rather live a hectic life in the city, or a simple life in the country? Why?

Please answer all the questions as fully as possible.

Quarter Project Topics & Group Assignments Due Feb 5, 2011

Hello everyone! As you all know, every quarter CSI students prepare a quarter project. This quarter's project is named "Living in the United States."  For this project you will get into groups of 3-4 students, choose a topic, and create either an essay and poster, or a PowerPoint Presentation.

Step one:  Form groups. Please post a comment below as to who is in your group by today, February 5th, 2011. If students do not post which students they want to work with, then I will assign students to groups. So, if you will be missing class, I suggest you post to the blog who you'd like to work with.

Step two: Choose a topic. Once you have determined who is in your group, your group must choose a topic. Topics cannot be chosen twice, so any group who chooses a topic first will have that topic. Please see the topics below. Please note, you may choose a different topic not listed as long as you confirm it with me. 

Important: If your group decides to write an essay, the requirements are 2 pages, double spaced, with references. We will be talking about this later in class, but this means getting information from sources and including a references page at the end of the paper.  If your group decides to do a PowerPoint Presentation, the requirements are 20 slides, including a title slide, adequate combination of text and pictures, and a works cited slide at the end showing the sources you used. Please note: Direct quotations should be kept at a minimum. I am limiting the use of direct quotes to 2 per project, so information gained from sources must be changed into your own words.

Project Living in the United States

Topics:

1. First Steps – General Information

1.1  Money and Banks (cash/debit card/credit cards/ATM machines/ local and regional banks, hours of operation, saving and checking accounts)

1.2  Food (typical American meals, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, salads, cole slaw, corn, donuts, bagel, cereal, French toast, Pancakes, waffles, snacks, “junk food”, fast food)

1.3  Restaurants (Family Restaurants, cafeterias, steak houses, cafes, coffee shops, sandwich shops, delis, truck stops) What should you know about the American Restaurants (Smoking rules, menus in the window, “specials”, “doggie bag”, “tips”, meals tax, bus boys, “wait to be seated” signs, question at the restaurants, bar, breweries or pubs, need to be 21 to drink)

1.4  Drinking and Smoking Rules (show ID to prove you are 21, cannot sell tobacco to minors, open bottle in the car, smoking rules, drink and drive rules)

1.5  Hotels (motels, inns, hotels, check in/out, Wi-Fi, smoking/non-smoking rooms, overnight laundry service, telephone usage, “bell-hops’), youth hotels and YMCAs, Hostel Guide and Handbook, Bed and Breakfast or B and B.

1.6  Telephone (Yellow Pages, Cell phones, pay phones, collect calls, phone cards, calling cards, “touch-tone” phone, 800 number, three digit area codes, directory assistance, 911, four time zones)

1.7  Mail, Telegrams, Faxes, and Email (Post offices, red, white, and blue mailboxes, c/o General Delivery, Main Post Office, mailing address, zip code, sending packages, UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, telegrams, fax, email, Skype, social networking Facebook and Twitter.

1.8  Transportation (Air travel, “shuttle”, make reservations on-line, Amtrak, Grey Hound bus, Interstate Highway System, toll roads, EZ Pass, FastTrack, etc., traffic signs and regulations, rent a car, taxi/cab, subway, Metra, parking meters, public transportation system, hitchhiking)

1.9  Shopping ( retail stores, shopping centers, malls, supermarkets, specialty shops, chain stores, department stores, factory outlets, convenience stores, gas stations, Triple A (AAA), Drug Stores, sales taxes)

1.10          Health, Medical Care, and Safety (medical care and insurance system, outpatient clinics, hospitals, etc.)

1.11          Electricity and Electronics (volts, AC, adaptors)

1.12          Tipping ( rules of tipping, who we need to tip and how much)

1.13          Measures ( Linear Measurements, Liquid Measurements, Dry Measurements, Weights, Formulas for Approximate Conversions, Temperature, Clothing Sizes)

2. Customs and Values

2.1 Greetings and Leave-taking (Hello, Howdy, what’s up, etc.)

2.2 Names and Titles (Ambassador, Senator, Governor, Father, Rabbi, Imam, Mr., Ms., Miss, Mrs.)

2.3 Conversation Topics

2.4 Friendship

2.5 Invitations (what to do if you are invited to the party, R.S.V.P.,

2.6 Personal Space and Privacy

2.7 Time (being on time, etc)

2.8 Equality

2.9 Independence (personal independence and self-reliance, individualism)

2.10 Eating Customs (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack)

2.11 Family Life (Marriage, bring in up children, divorce, single parents, family pet, family values, senior citizens)

2.12 Leisure (Sports, jogging, skateboarding, fishing, exercise groups, sports clubs, television, video games, gardening, etc)

2.13 Holidays (National holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas), Special holiday celebrations and traditions: Valentine’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa)

2.14 Environment (Conscious of the natural environment, recycle, littering, green peace, etc.)

2.15 Business Etiquette (dress code, being on time for meeting, telephone ahead to cancel the meeting, handshake, “small talk”, business lunches)

3. Country Facts

3.1 History (First inhabitants, British colonies, Revolutionary War, declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, US Constitution, slavery, Civil War, Native American Indian Tribes, World War I, The Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, Vietnam War, terrorism, global warming)

3.2 Noteworthy American Presidents (George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin DelanoRoosevelt, John Kennedy)

3.3 Noteworthy American Prophets (Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr)

3.4 Political Map (50 states)

3.5 Land and People (Regions: New England, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, South, Pacific and West Coast), land (geography), climate, population, largest cities, language, ethnic groups)

3.6 Government (federal government, executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch, state governments, local government)

3.7 Economy (free enterprise, natural resources, services, manufacturing)

3.8 Religion (freedom of religion)

3.9 Education (public/private/parochial schools, elementary, middle and high schools, undergraduate, graduate schools. 

Midterm Project Proposals Due Saturday 2/5/11

For Midterm Project I am letting all of you choose your own projects. You must write a PROPOSAL (about a paragraph) telling me what you would like to do. I will approve your project and you may begin to work on it as soon as I approve it. Here is an example of a proposal:

Name: Lisa Barrett

Type of Project: PowerPoint Presentation

Topic: History of Chicago

Description: For my midterm project, I will present interesting facts about the history of Chicago. I will have about 15 slides of information, including pictures and references from websites that I used.

Visual Aid: I will also be creating a poster to hang in the class of the most important information in my presentation.

Please remember that you must do your own work. I will not accept copied information from websites. You must put it into YOUR OWN WORDS. Please, post your proposals to the blog by Saturday 2/5/11.  You may choose to do a presentation, write an essay, do a demonstration, or anything else you might think is interesting. If you have questions, please talk to me.

Advanced Assignment Due Sunday 1/30/11

ANGER MANAGEMENT!!!! 

We all can get angry sometimes, but how we handle our anger can be important, especially in front of an important person, like a teacher or a boss at our job.

When you get angry about a situation, how do you deal with it? What do you say to the person who angers you? Do you stop to think before you act? What are some positive ways to manage anger?

Below, describe the ways YOU manage YOUR anger, both positively and negatively. How can you be more positive in dealing with your anger?

Intermediate Assignment Due Sunday 1/30/11

For today's project we will be writing a short personal statement. Personal statements are very important, especially when you are trying to get into a college or graduate program. First, let's look at an example of a personal statement:

Short Personal Statement by a Student Applying to the Teach for America Program

Why do you seek to join Teach For America?

       One of the principles of my religion, The Bahá’í Faith, is service. Therefore, after high school and before I started college, I traveled to Ecuador to do a year of service through the Bahá’í Faith. Through this experience, when I entered college I felt a few years older than the average freshman because I had gained a great deal of the knowledge, life experience, ability to deal with difficult situations, and the ability to live alone in another country. I owe much of my success in college to that year of my life.

       Now that my undergraduate education is coming to a close, I explored the idea of going to another country again. Then I realized how much service was also needed in the United States. I realized that I could use my skills of a second language, Spanish, my teaching experience, my love for math and science, and my drive to serve and make a difference right here in my own country. Skills are only of benefit if you put them to use to help all of humanity. I would love to join Teach For America to put into practice my skills and help to motivate and inspire the same thirst for knowledge that was instilled in me through my parents from the time I was born.

What would make you an effective corps member?

       I strongly believe that one of the most important elements for the academic success of any child comes directly from the involvement and enthusiasm of the parents. In San Joaquin, Ecuador, I taught Virtues Classes at a school of all boys from grades kindergarten through 7th grade for 9 months. During this time I not only had to learn a completely new language, but I also had to use it to teach coherently in a short period of time.

       As part of my work, my teaching partner and I developed a program for the parents of the children in our classes. We invited all the parents to learn about the principles we were teaching their children such as honesty, generosity, justice, and kindness. I gained a great deal of experience dealing with uninvolved or upset parents. Based on these experiences, I believe I would be most useful in an area with a high Latino population because of my ability to communicate directly with the parents in either English or Spanish.

       I am a very outgoing and self-motivated person and have no trouble stepping into difficult situations to help mediate them. I believe that we need to give children of every race, cultural, and socioeconomic background the opportunity to grow up with an education. I promote the need to value education and put energy into making it fun. I welcome the opportunity to facilitate a positive learning environment and communicate with students and parents in two languages. As I graduate college, the best way for me to put into practice the principles that I uphold is to serve as a teacher in the Teach for America program.

As you can see, this person is discussing his or her skills, qualifications, and abilities and WHY this person is a good candidate for the Teach for America program. Every person should have a personal statement that describes them to the best possible manner. Now, let's read some tips on how to write a personal statement:
Writing the Personal Statement: Top 10 Rules

1. Strive for depth rather than breadth. Narrow focus to one or two key themes, ideas or experiences
2. Try to tell the reader something that no other applicant will be able to say
3. Provide the reader with insight into what drives you
4. Be yourself, not the 'ideal' applicant
5. Get creative and imaginative in the opening remarks, but make sure it's something that no one else could write
6. Address the school's unique features that interest you
7. Focus on the affirmative in the personal statement; consider an addendum to explain deficiencies or blemishes
8. Evaluate experiences, rather than describe them
9. Proofread carefully for grammar, syntax, punctuation, word usage, and style
10. Use readable fonts, typeface, and conventional spacing and margins

Writing the Personal Statement: Top 10 Pitfalls

1. Do not submit an expository resume; avoid repeating information found elsewhere on the application
2. Do not complain or whine about the "system" or circumstances in your life
3. Do not preach to your reader. You can express opinions, but do not come across as fanatical or extreme
4. Do not talk about money as a motivator
5. Do not discuss your minority status or disadvantaged background unless you have a compelling and unique story that relates to it
6. Do not remind the school of its rankings or tell them how good they are
7. Do not use boring clichéd intros or conclusions
   • "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is..."
   • "This question asks me to discuss..."
   • "I would like to thank the admissions committee for considering my application."
   • "It is my sincere hope that you will grant me the opportunity to attend your fine school."
   • "In sum, there are three reasons why you should admit me..."
8. Do not use unconventional and gimmicky formats and packages
9. Do not submit supplemental materials unless they are requested
10. Do not get the name of the school wrong
11. Do not incorporate technical language or very uncommon words

So for today's project, you will write a short personal statement. What is your career path? What do you want to study? What makes you a good candidate for a career in that field? If you are not sure what career you want to study, then make one up. The point of this exercise is to write about your qualifications, skills, and abilities.

Basic Assignment Due Sunday 1/30/11

What are simple machines? What do we use them for? What are some examples of simple machines?

Please post your answers below.

Intermediate Assignment Due Saturday 1/29/11

A regret is to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.). We have all done things in life that we regret. Maybe you failed a big test, or missed an important appointment, or forgot your best friend's birthday.

Below, write a comment about something that you regret. When did it happen? Why did it happen? Did you ever try to make amends (solve the problem)? If you could do it over again, what would you do differently?

My Example:

One of my biggest regrets has to do with my Dad. He died in February of 2007. I never had a perfect relationship with my Dad, but I did love him very much. I don't think I told him enough how much he meant to me while he was alive, and I regret that very much. If I could do things differently, I would go back in time to when he was alive and tell him how much he meant to me in my life and how much he had taught me. Today, when I think of my Dad, I always have that regret in my mind.

Basic Assignment Due Saturday 1/29/11

Sometimes machines break and that can be a big pain in the butt!  I am sure you have expressed frustration and anger if a machine doesn't work. Has your computer ever broken? What about your car?

Below, write about a time when a machine made you really mad! How did you solve the problem?

My Example:

I was so mad the other day when my cell phone wouldn't work. Everytime I tried to call my sister, my cell phone would say "Call Dropped." It was really making me angry. I got so angry that I wanted to throw my cellphone out the window. In the end, I realized that my phone cost a lot of money, so I took a deep breath and relaxed. I hope AT&T fixes their service so my phone doesn't drop a call anymore. 

Advanced Assignment Due Saturday 1/29/11

Let's face it! Stress is a part of all of our lives. Many things can stress people out. In a comment below, please type one thing stresses you out. This could be work, school, your family, or something else.

Next, how do you manage that stress? After the first comment, please type what things you do to "destress" yourself. 

My example:

Traffic really stresses me out. I work almost everyday and I do a lot of traveling. Sometimes traffic makes me late for work, or late for something important. I hate sitting in traffic and I get very stressed out while driving my car. In order to avoid becoming stressed out, I often listen to dance music while I drive.  Sometimes this helps me to relax, but not always. Also, when my car is clean I tend to be less stressed while I drive.

Midterm Project- Everyone Read

This is your chance to tell me what YOU want to do for midterm project. Please write a comment below telling me what type of thing you'd like to work on. Do you want to do a PowerPoint presentation? Do you want to write an essay? Do you want to make a poster?

Also, what kind of topic would you like to work on? Something about geography? History? Favorite movies? Favorite foods?

The point of this post is to see what the majority of students want to do. Please, give me some interesting suggestions!

Thanks!

Advanced Assignment Due Sunday 1/23/11

Hello Advanced class!  For your first assignment, you will describe your shortcomings. In literature, a shortcoming of a character is called a character flaw. A character flaw is "a limitation, imperfection, problem, phobia, or deficiency present in a character who may be otherwise very functional." To start, look at the bottom of page 39 in your Summit 2 book. Then, once you've reflected on your possible shortcomings, reply to this post as a comment and write 2 or 3 of your shortcomings by Sunday 1/23/11. We will then use these shortcomings to complete our first project on Sunday. For more information about Character Flaws, please click the link below. It will open on the same page. To get back to the blog, simply click the browser's back button. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Character_flaw

Intermediate Assignment Due Sunday 1/23/11

Hello Intermediate class. By Monday, please post the name of a person you haven't seen or talked to in a while. On Sunday you will be writing a short, friendly letter to this person. Please click the www.englishpractice link below to review personal letter writing tips. This link will open in the same page. To get back to the blog, simply click the back arrow button on the browser. Don't forget to hit the comment button under this post and write the name of the person you have chosen by1/23/11.

http://www.englishpractice.com/letter/personal-letter-writing-tips-samples/

Basic Class Assignment Due Sunday 1/23/11

Hello Basic class! By Sunday please choose a MACHINE to research. Please look at page 43 in your Top Notch book for examples. When you have chosen a machine, click on comment and tell me which machine you have chosen by Sunday 1/23/11

Introductions

Post a comment below describing yourself. Please include your full name, country of origin, fun facts about yourself and your future academic plans. What do you expect from this class? What kinds of activities would you like to see in this class? How can your teachers help you achieve your goals? At the end of your comment, please post one clear MEASURABLE goal for our 10 week class session. A measurable goal is a goal that I can check and make sure you've achieved. Examples of goals are: write an essay in English, read one book in English and write a summary, watch 3 movies in English and write a review of each, etc. If you are having trouble thinking of a goal, please see me and I will help you figure one out!