Tuesday, March 31, 2020

ESL Health 12, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School


Mark Kulek: Health Topics - Daily Expressions #9

We will read stories
from Health Stories
during the COVID-19 Break

  • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 5. "More Exercise."  
    • Download the story from our WeChat group or email
  • Listen to the story
    • Do the exercises 28-33.  
  • Listen to Talking to the Doctor on 31.  
    • Speak: You will practice this conversation with a friend or family member,
  • Listen to What Fran Does on pg 32. (fixed)
    • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.
We will do pages 16-18 during our Zoom meeting 3/31 Tuesday 9:30-10:30


Phonics and Vocabulary


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Monday, March 30, 2020

ESL Health 11, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



Mark Kulek: Preferences (Which do you prefer?) - I like ...( everyday activities)

We will read stories
from Health Stories
during the COVID-19 Break

  • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 5. "More Exercise."  
    • Download the story from our WeChat group or email
  • Listen to the story
    • Do the exercises 28-33.  
  • Listen to Talking to the Doctor on 31.  
    • Speak: You will practice this conversation with a friend or family member,
  • Listen to What Fran Does on pg 32. (fixed)
    • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.


We will do pages 16-18 during our Zoom meeting 3/31 Tuesday 9:30-10:30

Phonics and Vocabulary


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    Friday, March 27, 2020

    ESL Health 10, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



    Mark Kulek: At the Doctor's Office | Part Two | Easy English Conversation Practice | ESL


    We will read stories
    from Health Stories
    during the COVID-19 Break

    • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 13. "Making an Appointment."  
      • Download the story from our WeChat group or email
    • Listen to the story
      • Do the exercises 76-81.  
    • Listen to Talking to a Receptionist on 7.  
      • Speak: You will practice this conversation with a friend or family member,
    • Listen to George's Morning on pg 80. 
      • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures. 
      • Listen to Listening exercise on pg 41
    Worksheet:

    Learning Chocolate: (next week: Phonics and House)

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      Thursday, March 26, 2020

      ESL Health 09, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School

      Thank you for coming to our first Zoom meeting!
      Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 31 9:30-10:30 am!





      Mark Kulek: At the Doctor's Office - Easy English Conversation Practice

      We will read stories
      from Health Stories
      during the COVID-19 Break

      • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 13. "Making an Appointment."  
        • Download the story from our WeChat group or email
      • Listen to the story
        • Do the exercises 76-81.  
      • Listen to Talking to a Receptionist on 7.  
        • Speak: You will practice this conversation with a friend or family member,
      • Listen to George's Morning on pg 80. 
        • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.

      We will do pages 40-42 on Thursday.


      Learning Chocolate:
      Practice this dialogue from Learning Chocolate: Make a Doctor's Appointment
      Receptionist: Hello. Main Street Medical Clinic. May I help you?
      Patient: Hello. My name is ________________. I want to make a doctor's appointment.
      Receptionist: What is the matter?
      Patient: I have a bad ____________ (cough, stomachache, cold, fever, sore throat, etc).
      Receptionist: When did the cough start?
      Patient: Two days ago.
      Receptionist: What is your date of birth?
      Patient: My date of birth is _________________.
      Receptionist: Can you come in on Wednesday at 2 o'clock?
      Patient: Yes, I can come in on Wednesday at 2 o'clock.
      Receptionist: OK. See you then.
      Patient: Thank you. Goodbye.

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        Wednesday, March 25, 2020

        ESL Health 08, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



        Mark Kulek: Visiting A Doctor | Basic Conversation Practice | ESL | EFL

        We will read stories
        from Health Stories
        during the COVID-19 Break

        • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 13. "Making an Appointment."  
          • Download the story from our WeChat group or email
        • Listen to the story
          • Do the exercises 76-81.  
        • Listen to Talking to a Receptionist on 7.  
          • Speak: You will practice this conversation with a friend or family member,
        • Listen to George's Morning on pg 80. 
          • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.

        We will do pages 40-42 on Thursday.

        Learning Chocolate:


        What do you do when you have a sore throat?  

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          Tuesday, March 24, 2020

          ESL Health 07, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



          National Jewish Health: How to Keep Pollen Allergens Outside

          We will read stories
          from Health Stories
          during the COVID-19 Break

          • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 2. "Pollen Problems."  
            • Download the story from our WeChat group or email
          • Listen to the story
            • Do the exercises 10-15.  
          • Listen to Talking to the Doctor on 13.  
            • Speak: You will practice this conversation with a friend or family member,
          • Listen to Understanding the Doctor on pg 14. (fixed)
            • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.

          We will do pages 7-9 on Tuesday.

          Learning Chocolate:

          ISL Collective worksheet:  What are you allergic to?

          Some people are allergic to pollen.  Other people are allergic to cats and dogs.  Do you have any allergies?  What are you allergic to?

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            Monday, March 23, 2020

            ESL Health 06, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



            Austin Goh: How to get rid of your hay fever & allergies

            We will read stories
            from Health Stories
            during the COVID-19 Break

            • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 2. "Pollen Problems."  
              • Download the story from our WeChat group or email
            • Listen to the story
              • Do the exercises 10-15.  
            • Listen to Talking to the Doctor on 13.  
              • Speak: You will practice this conversation with a friend or family member,
            • Listen to Understanding the Doctor on pg 14. (fixed)
              • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.


            We will do pages 7-9 on Tuesday.

            Review Every Day Aches and Pains

            A common name for a Pollen Allergy is "Hay Fever."  Do you have "hay fever?"

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            Saturday, March 21, 2020

            Lockdown vs Shelter In Place vs Self Quarantine



            VOA News: Lockdown vs Shelter In Place vs Self Quarantine

            shelter-in-place -n. a situation where people stay in their homes except for essential activities like getting food or medicine, or necessary doctor visits.

            lockdown –n. people find a safe space where they are to protect themselves in an emergency such as an active shooter, chemical spill, or severe weather.

            quarantine –n. stay st homes, not having any visitors, and staying feet from others in your household.

            More ESL Resources about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) 

            Bonus U.S. Citizenship question: Who is the Governor of your state now?

            Friday, March 20, 2020

            ESL Health 05, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



            English ChitChat: Health Problems
            We will read stories
            from Health Stories
            during the COVID-19 Break

            • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 12. "Fever Medicine."  
              • Download the story from our WeChat group
            • Listen to the story
              • Do the exercises.  
            • Listen to At the Pharmacy pg 48  
              • Speak: Practice this conversation with a friend.
            • Listen to Check the Correct Picture on pg 50.
              • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.
              • We will do pages 25-27 on Thursday.
            Review Vocabulary

              Grammar:
              What medicine do you take when you get sick?  
              • Listen to Fever Medicine again.
              • Watch English ChitChat: Health Problems video. 
              • Share your sentences in our WeChat group.
                • Ex: I make soup for my sick daughter..

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              Thursday, March 19, 2020

              ESL Health 04, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



              Mark Kulek: Feeling Aches and Pains | Basic Vocabulary Practice | English Speaking Practice | ESL | EFL | ELL
              We will read stories
              from Health Stories
              during the COVID-19 Break

              • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 12. "Fever Medicine."  
                • Download the story from our WeChat group
              • Listen to the story
                • Do the exercises.  
              • Listen to At the Pharmacy pg 48  
                • Speak: Practice this conversation with a friend.
              • Listen to Check the Correct Picture on pg 50.
                • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.
                • We will do pages 25-27 on Thursday.
              Review Vocabulary


                Grammar:


                What medicine do you take when you get sick?  

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                Wednesday, March 18, 2020

                ESL Health 03, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



                Mark Kulek: Giving Advice + More | 6 | English Speaking Practice For Communication | ESL

                We will read stories
                from Health Stories
                during the COVID-19 Break

                • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 12. "Fever Medicine."  
                  • Download the story from our WeChat group
                • Listen to the story
                  • Do the exercises.  
                • Listen to At the Pharmacy pg 48  
                  • Speak: Practice this conversation with a friend.
                • Listen to Check the Correct Picture on pg 50.
                  • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.


                We will do pages 25-27 on Thursday.

                Review Vocabulary

                How do you do when your child gets sick?  
                • Listen to Fever Medicine again.
                • Watch Mark Kulek's Giving Advice video. 
                • Share your sentences in our WeChat group.
                  • Ex: I make soup for my sick daughter..

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                Tuesday, March 17, 2020

                ESL Health 02, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



                Mark Kulek: Giving Advice - You Should... (2) (easy English conversation practice) | Mark Kulek - ESL

                We will read stories
                from Health Stories
                during the COVID-19 Break

                • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 12. "Flu Season."  
                • Complete pages 37-39 for Tuesday 9:30 am
                • Talk about the story in WeChat on Tuesday 9:30 am
                Review Vocabulary "Should" and "Advice"

                How do you stay healthy?  
                • Listen to Flu Season again.
                • Watch Mark Kulek's Giving Advice 2 video. 
                • Complete worksheet: Giving Advice
                • Share your sentences in our WeChat group.
                  • Ex: You should eat an orange every day.  You should take vitamins, too. 

                Happy St. Patrick's Day!

                March is St. Patrick's Day.
                St. Patrick brought the Christian religion to Ireland.
                About 33 million Americans are Irish.
                Many people celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
                They wear green clothes and have fun.

                Here is a cute video for St Patrick's Day: 
                Pusheen: How to Catch a Leprechaun


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                Monday, March 16, 2020

                ESL Health 01, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School



                Mark Kulek: Giving Advice - You Should... (easy English conversation practice) | Mark Kulek - ESL

                We will read stories
                from Health Stories
                during the COVID-19 Break

                • Read Health Stories: Intro: Ch 12. "Flu Season."  
                  • Download the story from our WeChat group
                • Listen to the story
                  • Do the exercises 71-75.  
                • Listen to Talking to the Doctor on 73.  
                  • Speak: You will practice this conversation with Teacher Jennifer when she calls you.
                • Listen to Staying Well on pg 74.
                  • Dictation: write the sentences under the pictures.


                We will do pages 37-39 on Tuesday.

                Review Medical Symptoms

                How do you stay healthy?  
                • Listen to Flu Season again.
                • Watch Mark Kulek's Giving Advice video. 
                • Share your sentences in our WeChat group.
                  • Ex: I eat an orange every day.  I take vitamins, too.  I should walk 20 minutes every day.

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                Friday, March 6, 2020

                Novel Coronavius COVID-19



                VOANews: COVID-19 PSA: How to stay healthy
                 and: VOANews: Coronavirus playlist (frequently updated)

                A list of lessons about Coronavirus (COVID-19) for the adult English language learner.

                ESL Resources about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) 
                (updated 03/20/2020 10 pm PDT--check back for more updates)

                  • scared – adj. afraid of something
                  • cough – n. a physical condition that makes you force air through your throat in short, loud noise because you are sick
                  • psychology - n. the science or study of the mind and behavior​
                  • quarantine – n. the period of time during which a person or animal that has a disease or that might have a disease is kept away from others to prevent the disease from spreading
                  • reassure – v. to make someone feel less afraid
                  • district - n. an area established by a government for official government business.
                  • bias – n. a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly