#10 English Mini Lesson - Groundhog Day (with captions)

JenniferESL: #10 English Mini Lesson - Groundhog Day (with captions)

NOTE: A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available on my playlist "English Mini Lessons": #10 English Mini Lesson - Groundhog Day (no captions)
Topic: Groundhog Day
Learn about U.S. culture. Test your listening comprehension of fast speech.
A popular tongue twister is also included for pronunciation practice.
Enjoy!

Special thanks to Stacy Hagen for her contribution. For Stacy's lessons, please visit her channel http://www.youtube.com/englishwithstacy
NOTE: I'm very sorry to announce as of January 2012 links to EnglishCafe will no longer be active due to the site closing. I was very lucky to be a part of that online community while it lasted. I'm also sorry for the loss of additional materials for learners.

TEACHERS:
Related teaching ideas are available on my WordPress blog.
http://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/groundhog-day-activities/

MUSIC CREDITS:
"Guitar Hiphop Loop" by hasz retrieved from http://www.flashkit.com/loops/Techno-Dance/Hip_Hop/guitar_h-hasz-9222/
"Poppy Clip" by Who Else retrieved rom http://www.flashkit.com/loops/Pop-Rock/Pop/Poppy_cl-Who_Else-8472/

Mom

On Tuesday, December 20, 2011, my mother passed away after a long illness. MilpitasChat will resume its regular schedule in the new year. Thank you.

New Series: Banking and Finance

During Oct and Nov 2011, we will be studying Banking and Finance.

The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 1

larissawalkiw: The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 1

Part one of a very two-dimensional financial mini-series.

SimpleWiki Credit Union definition: A credit union is a cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members. Credit unions differ from banks and other financial institutions in that the members who have accounts in the credit union are the owners of the credit union - there are no external shareholders. Profits from the operations of a credit union are distributed to members in the form of dividends.

The basic services of a credit union are to offer savings accounts and loans to members.

The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 2

larissawalkiw: The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 2

Part two of a very two-dimensional mini-series featuring the Young & Free Chequing account.

Microsavings Could Mean Big Gains for the World’s Poor

VOA Learning English: Microsavings Could Mean Big Gains for the World’s Poor

A conference gathers experts to find ways to bring services to those left out of the financial system ECONOMICS REPORT (download mp3)

Microsaving Programs

VOAVideo: Microsaving Programs
In a series of workshops and plenary sessions, microfinance industry experts from around the world are moving their focus toward some of their newest ideas to help the poor through microsaving programs.