Thursday, March 28, 2013

How to Fix a Dripping Faucet

We are learning about houses, apartments, and home repair. We are reading "City Dreams" by Ana Gianola. In Chapter 7, Joe has to fix a dripping faucet without tools. Here is a video about fixing a dripping faucet. Match the vocabulary to the pictures on the video.



LouTube222: How to Fix a Dripping Faucet


1
screwdriver

2
shovel
3
Tool belt
4
ax
5
sander

6
screw

7
drill
8
Staple gun
9
nut

10
pliers
11
rake
12
bolt
13
Drill bit

14
hoe
15
level
16
nail
17
Tape measure
18
Circular saw
19
Extension cord
20
hammer
21
wrench
22
Hand saw
23
toolbox
24
clamp


extra vocabulary in video: washer, knob, spring

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Occupations



uscitizenpod: Occupations

Learn about these occupations:

  1. Assembler
  2. Babysitter
  3. Baker
  4. Bus Driver
  5. Cashier
  6. Computer Programmer
  7. Construction Worker
  8. Cook
  9. Delivery Person
  10. Dentist
  11. Dental Hygienist
  12. Doctor
  13. Driver
  14. Farm Worker
  15. Firefighter
  16. Gardener
  17. Garment Worker
  18. Hair Stylist
  19. Housekeeper
  20. Installer
  21. Janitor
  22. Lawyer
  23. Manicurist
  24. Mechanic
  25. Musician
  26. Nurse
  27. Office Assistant
  28. Painter
  29. Paramedic
  30. Pharmacist
  31. Plumber
  32. Police Officer
  33. Real Estate Agent
  34. Receptionist
  35. Sales Clerk
  36. Security Guard
  37. Stock Clerk
  38. Teacher
  39. Technician
  40. Waiter and Waitress


Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Jobs and Job Duties



uscitizenpod: Jobs and Job Duties

Jobs and Job Duties: 

  • Assembler
  • Babysitter
  • Computer Programmer
  • Doctor
  • Hairstylist
  • Mechanic
  • Nurse
  • Sales Clerk
  • Teacher
  • Waiter and Waitress

Friday, March 15, 2013

ESL Employment Lesson



Christine Niven: ESL Employment Lesson by Christina Niven of elcivics.com.

ESL Employment: Short photo story about types of jobs:

  • window washer
  • boat rower
  • farmer
  • waitress
  • truck driver
  • welder
  • dog trainer
  • electrician
  • dentist
and more...


Saturday, March 9, 2013

Everyday English: NAIL CARE

Question: Can you do manicures and pedicures?
Answer: Yes, we can!
This post is dedicated to the many manicurists in our class. Enjoy!


JenniferESL Everyday English: NAIL CARE 
Listen a Minute: Nails

Friday, March 8, 2013

International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women's Day.

We celebrate women’s power on International Women’s Day.


We want a better world for women and girls.


A better world for women and girls is a better world for everyone!


Happy International Women’s Day!

download International Women's Day pdf

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Lan Looks for a Job



uscitizenpod: Lan Looks for a Job

Lan looks for a new cosmetology job: Barber, Haircutter, Hair Stylist, Beautician, Manicurist, or Cosmetics Saleswoman.

For more, see MiliptasVESL.com or MilpitasChat.com.