Sunday, February 28, 2021

Daily Expressions - Street Signs (in the city)



10 Daily Expressions for everyday English use. We will practice ten everyday expressions - Street Signs (in the city). For example - parking sign, slippery when wet sign, no u-turn sign, railroad crossing sign. You will learn what these signs look like and what they mean. It's very important to know these signs when traveling to foreign countries. Every expression is illustrated for better understanding. This is an interactive listening and speaking video. In the first part you will listen to Mark kulek and then in the second part you will practice on your own. By doing this, you will build your speaking and fluency skills. Have fun learning these important everyday expressions and speak English now. 

English in use:
  • parking parking  Let's park here.
  • slippery slippery  Slippery when wet.
  • No U-turn No U-turn  Don't make a U-turn.
  • railroad crossing railroad crossing  Watch for trains.
  • pedestrian crossing pedestrian crossing  Watch for people.
  • merge left merge left  Lane ends ahead.
  • turn right turn right  Turn right at the light.
  • turn left turn left  Turn left at the signal.
  • two way traffic two way traffic  Two way traffic ahead.
  • City Hall City Hall  Where is City Hall?

Friday, February 26, 2021

ESL 1 Winter Lesson 30

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Mark Kulek: Asking for Directions video

VOA Learning English: Lesson 8: Are you busy?  video / full lesson / 

This weeks schedule:
Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11 am

First Class Reader: 
  • Going Downtown pdf
Life Goes On
Ventures Workbook: Unit 5

Thursday, February 25, 2021

ESL 1 Winter Lesson 29

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Mark Kulek: Asking for Directions video

VOA Learning English: Lesson 8: Are you busy?  video / full lesson / 

This weeks schedule:
Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11 am

First Class Reader: 
  • Going Downtown pdf
Life Goes On
Ventures Workbook: Unit 5

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

ESL 1 Winter Lesson 28

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VOA Learning English: Lesson 8: Are you busy?  video / full lesson / 

This weeks schedule:
Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11 am

First Class Reader: 
  • Going Downtown pdf

Life Goes On
Ventures Workbook: Unit 5

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

ESL 1 Winter Lesson 27

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VOA Learning English: Lesson 8: Are you busy?  video / full lesson / 

This weeks schedule:
Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11 am

First Class Reader: 
  • Going Downtown pdf
Life Goes On

Ventures Workbook: Unit 5

Monday, February 22, 2021

ESL 1 Winter Lesson 26

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VOA Learning English: Lesson 8: Are you busy?  video / full lesson / 

This weeks schedule:
Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11 am

First Class Reader: 
  • Going Downtown pdf

Ventures Workbook: Unit 5

Sunday, February 21, 2021

Daily Routines - everyday actions (simple tense verbs)

 
 

English in use:
  • What do you do every day? I get up at 6:30.
  • What do you do every day? I make the bed.
  • What do you do every day? I make breakfast.
  • What do you do every day? I have breakfast.
  • What do you do every day? I wash the dishes.
  • What do you do every day? I go to work.
  • What do you do every day? I exercise in the evening.
  • What do you do every day? I do the laundry.
  • What do you do every day? I take a shower.
  • What do you do every day? I go to bed at 10:00.
Simple Tense Verbs:
I walk to work. / I need to check your heart. / Don't annoy me. / I like to relax. / I can wash the windows later. / we can lift these weights. / please play for us. / let's take a stroll this afternoon. / we like to clean. / listen to this. / I skate to school. / I can fix the sink.

Saturday, February 20, 2021

MilpitasChat President' Week 2021

 


The zoom photos from our Milpitas Adult School ESL 1 am online class. See www.milpitaschat.com with all of the resources and links.

Friday, February 19, 2021

President Weeks' Friday: Joe Biden

 


Joe Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American politician. He is the 46th and current President of the United States since 2021. Biden was also the 47th Vice President of the United States from 2009 through 2017 during the Barack Obama presidency. Before becoming Vice President, he was a U.S. Senator from Delaware from 1973 to 2009. He had served in the Senate longer than any other Vice President.

Learn more 


Vocabulary:

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Presidents' Week Thursday: Abraham Lincoln

 

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809  – April 15, 1865) was the 16th President of the United States from 1861 to 1865.  During the American Civil War, he worked to keep the United States together and end slavery.

Learn more

Vocabulary:


Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Presidents' Week Wednesday: Thomas Jefferson


Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, and was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Learn more

Vocabulary:

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Presidents' Week Tuesday: George Washington


George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789–1797), the commander-in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.  

Learn more 

si.edu: Preparing the Oath: George Washington 100:70 and 100:69

Vocabulary:



Monday, February 15, 2021

President's Day

President George Washington
President Abraham Lincoln


What is Presidents' Day?
  • Presidents' Day is a holiday in the United States.
  • Government offices, the post office, schools, and banks are closed.

When is Presidents' Day?
  • George Washington was born on February 22, 1732
  • Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809.
  • We celebrate their birthdays on the third Monday of February,

Why do we celebrate Presidents' Day?
  • George Washington was the first president of the United States.  He fought for America.
  • Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States.  He freed the slaves.
Vocabulary

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Valentine's Day (love vocabulary)

 
  
Mark Kuek: Valentine's Day (love vocabulary) + Love is

Learn English: Happy Valentine's Day. Learn Love Vocabulary. More Practice: https://youtu.be/01VvkFJlSPk Valentine's Day is the day to show and express your love to those you care about. Each conversation is illustrated and color coded for better understanding. This is an interactive listening and speaking video. Please listen and then repeat after Mark. Have fun learning about Saint Valentine's Day and speak English now.
⏱TimeStamps⏱ 0:00 Intro 0:37 My Valentine 2:52 Love is English in use: You and me will be together forever. Please kiss me. Please be mine. I will love you forever. You are my true love. I miss you a lot. Please ask me to be yours. I love you. Love is being shot with cupid's arrow. Love is receiving flowers. Love is getting your favorite chocolates. Love is finding a love letter. Love is a drink for two. Love is opening a present from someone special. Love is having a key to a heart. Love is a special note from a special person.

Saturday, February 13, 2021

MilpitasChat Feb 8-12, 2021

 
 

"True Gold" by Jennifer Gagliardi

I had a college roommate from Hong Kong.
She wasn't pretty, but she was very nice.
When she got married, I went to her wedding.
She wore a beautiful white wedding dress
and hundreds of GOLD necklaces and bracelets.
She was so BEAUTIFUL!
I was so surprised!

I asked her mother, "Mrs. Wat, where did you get so much gold?

My friend's mother said, "When my daughter was born, she was so UGLY!
I knew she needed extra help to get a good husband.
Every pay day, I went to the bank.
I cashed my check and saved a little money.
Then I went to the jewelry store and bought gold
for my daughter.
I wanted her to be beautiful for her wedding day."

I said, "Mrs. Wat, everyone loves your daughter.
You taught her to love God and her fiends and family.
Gold is nice, but she is beautiful because you love her
and she loves you.  She loves you so much!"

And then Mrs. Wat (who was usually very serious) smiled.
She was so beautiful!

Friday, February 12, 2021

ESL 1 Winter Lesson 25





VOA Learning English: Lesson 7: What are you doing?  video / full lesson / 

Mark Kulek: Our Body playlist |  Speaking with a Doctor playlist

This weeks schedule:
Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11 am

First Class Reader: 
  • Going to the Doctor.
  • Thinking about Things .
Ventures Workbook: Unit 4

Thursday, February 11, 2021

ESL 1 Winter Lesson 24




VOA Learning English: Lesson 7: What are you doing?  video / full lesson / 

Mark Kulek: Our Body playlist |  Speaking with a Doctor playlist

This weeks schedule:
Zoom: ID: 597 738 4168, Password: 226317 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11 am

First Class Reader: 
  • Going to the Doctor.
  • Thinking about Things .
Ventures Workbook: Unit 4