Last post of this samester.

Greetings everyone. This is KRITPONG. I am talking this morning with my partner Luis. We are both students in LEVEL THREE at the English Language Center. I have been studying here since SEPTEMBER 2010, while my partner has been here in the same time.

We will finish our FIRST course soon. My partner says that his LISTENING SKILL has improved the most, and in my case it is VOCABULARY that has developed the most.

I would like to say to my classmates that I have ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW YOU ALL and hope TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE. Working with you has not only HELPED ME WITH MY ENGLISH but it has also been a TOTALLY AWESOME experience.

The season is changing and my partner and I look forward to GOING TO PARTIES AT SOMEWHERE IN NEW YORK.

My educational plan for the future is to PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND STUDY MASTER'S DEGREE. LUIS, on the other hand, IS NOT SURE WHAT HE WILL DO in the future. He is focused now on LEARNING ENGLISH.

Again, we both want to say to our classmates that we appreciate YOUR INTELLIGENCE AND DEDICATION and wish you all A WONDERFUL FUTURE.

SEE YOU NEXT LEVEL

Yiseul's favorite song :")

Hi! Friends , I'm Sunisa

Today , we are talking about favorite song.

My partner is Yiseul ^^ , she is Korean.

She really likes this song , If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys

You can listen to this song on this website (Below)

my partner

Greetings everyone. This morning I was talking with my partner Kritpong. We are both students in level three at the English Language Center. We have been studying here since September 2010. I are finishing our first course here. My partner says that his listening skill has improved the most, and in my case it is vocabulary that has developed the most.

I would like to say to my classmates that I have enjoyed getting to know you all and hope to see you again. Working with you has not only helped me with my English, also it has been an incredible experience.

My educational plan for the future is to prepare for the university and study a masters degree. My partner, on the other hand, IS NOT SURE WHAT HE WILL DO in the future. He is focused now on LEARNING ENGLISH.

Again, we wish you all A WONDERFUL FUTURE.

Luis Giler

This is Libia, I'm talking this morning with my partner Azumi, we both students at the level 3.1 in English Language Center. I have been studying here since SEPT 2010, while my parnert are here for six months, I am finishing my FIRST course and my partner is finishing her SECOND. My partner says that his LISTENING SKILL has improved the most, and in my case it is VOCABULARY that has developed the most.
I would like to say to my classmates that I have ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW YOU ALL and hope TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE. Working with you has not only HELPED ME WITH MY ENGLISH but it has also been a TOTALLY AWESOME experience.

The season is changing and my partner and I look forward to walk in the CENTRAL PARK and GOING TO COUPLE DRINK'S AT HOME.

My educational plan for the future is to PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND STUDY PSHICAL THERAPY AZUMY, on the other hand, IS NOT SURE WHAT SHE WILL DO in the future. SHE is focused now on LEARNING ENGLISH.

Writing Skill

Greetings everyone. This is WUXIAO ZHONG. I am talking this morning with my partner Wuxiao we are both students in LEVEL THREE at the La Guardia Community College. I have been studying here since APRIL 2009, while my partner has been for ONLY EIGHT MONTHS. I am finishing my THIRD course and my partner is finishing his THIRD. My partenr says that his WRITING SKILL has improve the most, and in my case it is VOCABULARY that has developed the most
Yrma

Manami's farivorite music

Her favorite music is classic.
Among them, she loves "Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra" most.
That's all!!

The name of her favorite's song is "utsukushiku moerumono" -which means something burning beautifully.

Tomoaki's favorite song

He likes 70s rocks ( British and American ).

He's favorite song name is sailing by Rod stewart.

manami

Me and my classmate Inshin

Greetings everyone. This is Christa. I am talking this morning with my partner Inshin. We are both students in LEVEL 3.1 at the English Language Center. I have been studying here since August 2010, while my partner has been here for only five months. I am finishing my first course and my partner also. My partner says that his speaking skill has improved the most, and in my case it is grammar that has developed the most.

I would like to say to my classmates that I'm glad to know you all and hope to see u again in the near future. Working with you has not only helped me with english but it has also been a tottaly awesome experience.

The season is changing and my partner and I look forward to hang out together and going to Inshin's home.

My educational plan for the future is to prepare to college and also to looking a good job. Inshin, on the other hand, need to be an owner restaurant in the future. He is focused now on learning english first.

Again, we both want to say to our classmates that we appreciate you are intellegence and dedicated and wish you all a wonderfull future.

by : Christa

This is Sunisa's Favorite song

This song is movie OST. The movie's name is ERAGON.
She likes the movie and the song.




By. Yiseul

My classmate Christa

Hi guys, how are you? This is Inshin. I am talking this morning with my partner Christa. We are both students in LEVEL 3.1 at the English Language Center. I have been studying here since August 2010, while my partner has been here for only three months.
I am finishing my first course and also my partner, Christa is finishing her frist. My partner says that her speaking skill has improved the most, and in my case it is also speaking skill that has developed the most.
I would like to say to my classmates that I have enjoyed getting to know you all and hope to see you again next semester. Working with you has not only helped me with my English but it has also been a totally awesome experience.
The season is changing and my partner and I look forward to go to museum and hang out.
My educational plan for the future is to prepare for college and study nursing. Christa, on the other hand, is not sure what she will do in the future. She is focused now on learning English and she looks forward to get a good job in NYC. Again, we both want to say to our classmates that we appreciate your intelligence and dedication and wish you all a wonderful future.

My Partner's favorite song

From Jack Johnson

"Better Together"

There's no combination of words
I could put on the back of a postcard
No song that I could sing
But I can try for your heart
Our dreams, and they are made out of real things
Like a, shoebox of photographs
With sepiatone loving
Love is the answer,
At least for most of the questions in my heart
Like why are we here? And where do we go?
And how come it's so hard?
It's not always easy and
Sometimes life can be deceiving
I'll tell you one thing it's always better when we're together

[Chorus:]
MMM it's always better when we're together
Yeah, we'll look at them stars when we're together
Well, it's always better when we're together
Yeah, it's always better when we're together

And all of these moments
Just might find their way into my dreams tonight
But I know that they'll be gone
When the morning light sings
And brings new things
For tomorrow night you see
That they'll be gone too
Too many things I have to do
But if all of these dreams might find their way
Into my day to day scene
I'd be under the impression
I was somewhere in between
With only two
Just me and you
Not so many things we got to do
Or places we got to be
We'll Sit beneath the mango tree now

It's always better when we're together
Mmmm, we're somewhere in between together
Well, it's always better when we're together
Yeah, it's always better when we're together

MMmmmm MMMmmmm Mmmmmm
I believe in memories
They look so, so pretty when I sleep
Hey now, and when I wake up,
You look so pretty sleeping next to me
But there is not enough time,
And there is no, no song I could sing
And there is no, combination of words I could say
But I will still tell you one thing
We're better together.

Kritpong's favorite song.

This is Kritpong's favorite song.

"Just a dream" by Nelly

I was thinkin about her, thinkin about me.
Thinkin about us, what we gonna be?
Open my eyes, yeah; it was only just a dream.
So I travel back, down that road.
Who she come back? No one knows.
I realize, yeah, it was only just a dream.

I was at the top and I was like I’m at the basement.
Number one spot and now she found her a replacement.
I swear now I can't take it, knowing somebody's got my baby.
And now you ain't around, baby I can't think.
Shoulda put it down. Shoulda got that ring.
Cuz I can still feel it in the air.
See her pretty face run my fingers through her hair.

My lover, my life. My shorty, my wife.
She left me, I'm tied.
Cuz I knew that it just ain't right.

I was thinkin about her, thinkin about me.
Thinkin about us, what we gonna be?
Open my eyes, yeah; it was only just a dream.
So I travel back, down that road.
Who she come back? No one knows.
I realize, yeah, it was only just a dream.

When I be ridin man I swear I see her face at every turn.
Tryin to get my usher over, I can let it burn.
And I just hope she notice she the only one I yearn for.
Oh I miss her when will I learn?

Didn't give her all my love, I guess now I got my payback.
Now I'm in the club thinkin all about my baby.

Hey, she was so easy to love. But wait, I guess that love wasn't enough.

I'm goin through it every time that I'm alone.
And now i'm missin, wishin she'd pick up the phone.
But she made a decision that she wanted to move one.
Cuz I was wrong.

And I was thinkin about her, thinkin about me.
Thinkin about us, what we gonna be?
Open my eyes, yeah; it was only just a dream.
So I travel back, down that road.
Who she come back? No one knows.
I realize, yeah, it was only just a dream.

If you ever loved somebody put your hands up.
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up.
And now they're gone and you wish you could give them everything.
I said, if you ever loved somebody put your hands up.
If you ever loved somebody put your hands up.
And now they're gone and you wish you could give them everything.

I was thinkin about her, thinkin about me.
Thinkin about us, what we gonna be?
Open my eyes, yeah; it was only just a dream.
So I travel back, down that road.
Who she come back? No one knows.
I realize, yeah, it was only just a dream.

And I was thinkin about her, thinkin about me.
Thinkin about us, what we gonna be?
Open my eyes, yeah; it was only just a dream.
So I travel back, down that road.
Who she come back? No one knows.
I realize, yeah, it was only just a dream.

Christa's favorite music

- Song by Mariah Carey -

"Through The Rain"

When you get caught in the rain with no where to run
When you're distraught and in pain without anyone
When you keep crying out to be saved
But nobody comes and you feel so far away
That you just can't find your way home
You can get there alone
It's okay, what you say is
I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again on my own
And I know that I'm strong enough to mend
And every time I feel afraid I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day and I make it through the rain
And if you keep falling down don't you dare give in
You will arise safe and sound, so keep pressing on steadfastly
And you'll find what you need to prevail
What you say is

I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again on my own
And I know that I'm strong enough to mend
And every time I feel afraid I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day and I make it through the rain

And when the rain blows, as shadows grow close don't be afraid
There's nothing you can't face
And should they tell you you'll never pull through
Don't hesitate, stand tall and say

I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again on my own
And I know that I'm strong enough to mend
And every time I feel afraid I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day and I make it through the rain

I can make it through the rain
And I live once again
And I live one more day
And I can make it through the rain
(Yes you can)
You will make it through the rain

By : Inshin Hwang.

Inshin Favorite song

This In Shin favorite song
the singer is Lady Antebellum





"Need You Now"

Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor.
Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
For me it happens all the time.

[Chorus:]
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now.

Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
For me it happens all the time.

[Chorus:]
It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now.

Oh whoa
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all.

[Chorus:]
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Well I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.



[Thanks to Ellie Anna for these lyrics]
[Thanks to chelsie, Wally, Patricia for correcting these lyrics]





by : Christa

an old favorite song

"It's a Heartache" by Rod Steward (1970 something)

("ain't" is slang for "isn't" or "aren't" or "am not")

It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Hits you when it's too late
Hits you when you're down

It's a fool's game
Nothing but a fool's game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown

It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Love her till your arms break
Then she lets you down

It ain't right with love to share
When you find she doesn't care for you
It ain't wise to need someone
As much as I depended on you

It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Hits you when it's too late
Hits you when you're down

It's a fool's game
Nothing but a fool's game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown

It ain't right with love to share
When you find she doesn't care for you
It ain't wise to need someone
As much as I depended on you

Oh, it's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Love her till your arms break
Then she lets you down

It's a fool's game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown
It's a heartache
Love her till your arms break
Then she lets you down
It's a fool's game
Standing in the cold rain...

Marcos' life

My friend Marcos decided to leave his job three months ago. Apparently, he had been unhappy for about two months prior making this decision. I understand he had been having serious problems about his working hours that led to relationship problem as well. He said me that his job was killing him because he had to work for about 10 hours daily from Monday to Saturday. Marcos' friends encouraged him to speak to his boss about the working hours, but unfortunately he refused. His friends feel sorry that they couldn't convice him to get counseling before making the decision to leaves his work. Now, he doesn't have job, but is very happy with his girlfriend and himself. He is looking for a new job that he hopes will be better for his future.









Luis Giler.

jessica L homework 3

Beijing-born pianist Yuja Wang says she started playing the piano when she was about 6.
Her childhood was filled with concerts and competitions in China, Spain and Germany, and with instruction from top concervatiore in the U.S. and Canada.
But by the time she was 18, Wang had made a comfortable place for herself as a kind of pinch hitter. the one to call when older, perhaps more famous pianists couldn't make it to their concerts.
Now, at 22, Wang has made a project of her own: Her CD of piano music has been nominated for a grammy .
"It was very unexpected for me... it's only my first CD," she says about her Grammy nomination. "I actually found out the next morning on facebook."
As a child, Wang had a lot of intensive training. Her first concert was at the age of 7, when her feet still dangled from her chair.
"I had a fake pedal," Wang says with a laugh, "because I couldn't reach. Surprisingly, all of her childhood performances are on YouTube."
In addition to YouTube videos of her early concerts, there's plenty of video of Wang as an adult pianist." She says that adding a visual component to her performances improves the experience.
"That's why I love live concerts, because you can take the music in aurally and visually," Wang says.
When selecting which pieces to include on her album, Wang says it was important to avoid settling for (very famous music that everyone likes), and to show she is serious about the art.
" I wanted to present myself as a serious musician," Wang says. "I mean, those crowd-pleasers are fun, but what I'm really into are big, romantic pieces."
With the attention of the classical world and a Grammy nomination, the future looks promising for this 22-year-old.
"I love music," she says. "It is what interests me. It is what intrigues me."

jessica L homework 2

How old was she when she began tinkering with the keys?
She was 6 years old.

What does “pinch-hitter” mean in Yuja’s case?
That mean is interes niche herself.

What is the title of her first CD and what award has it been nominated for?
The title is Sonatas and Estudes. It is nominated for a grammy.

Where did she find out about the nomination? What did she think?
She find out about the nomination on facebook. She was very unexpected.

What did she do at age seven?
At that age was her firs concert.

Where can we hear her childhood performances?
We can hear her childhood performances in YouTube.

What are the two parts of live concerts she loves?
The two parts are aurally and visually music.

“Crowd-pleasers” are very popular pieces of music. Why does she avoid “crowd-pleasers”?
Because she want to demostrate her earnest appreciation for her art.

What is she really into (What does she really like)?
She is really into lyrical, big, romantic pieces.

How does the future look for her?
The future for her looks promising.

How old is she now?
She is 22 years old.

Thitima Chailertpetdee Level 3.1

My cousin Tom decided to move to another city 2 weeks ago. Apparently, he had been havingn job problems that led to relationship problems as well. Tom's cousin encouraged him to speak with his family or friend, but unfortunately Tom refused. His cousin and his friend feel sorry that they could not convince him to get idea before making the decision to get out from work. They are worried that eventually Tom will regret his decision and will wish he had still to work.

Yrma's story

My friend Rosa decided to leave her husband six months ago. Apparently, she had been unhappy for about a month prior to making this decision. I understand she had been having relationship problems that led to problems at her job as well. Rosa's boss encouraged her to speak with her friends or a social worker, but unfortunately. Rosa refused. Her boss and her friends feel sorry that they could not convince her to get counseling before making the decision to leave her husband. They are worried that eventually Rosa will regret her decision and will wish she had stayed with him.



Yrma

tough decision

My classmate, In Shin decided to change hair color one week ago. Apparently, he had been bored for about two months prior making this decision. I understand he had been having fashion problems that led to hair style problem as well.
In Shin's sister encouraged him to speak with his hairstylist, but unfornutely In Shin refused. His sister and his classmates feel sorry that they could not convice him to get advice before making the decision to change hair color. They are worried that eventually In Shin will regret his decision and will wish he had not changed his hair color.


- Christa

responding to good news

That's fantastic! Congratulations on V+ING

ot

That's great! Congratulations on your NOUN


1. I'm getting married!
2. I just got a promotion!
3. I just got a raise.
4. My wife just gave birth to a baby boy!
5. I got a high score on TOEFL!
6. I was accepted at Harvard University. (congratulations on being accepted....)
7. I passed the test!
8. My teacher promoted me to level 10 (congratulations on being promoted...)
9. I found an apartment.
10. I was hired by a Fortune Five Hundred company (.....on being + past participle..)
11. The doctor gave me a clean bill of health (on being + past participle)
12. I won $6,000 in the lottery.
13. I got a Green card.
14. I graduated from the Laguardia ESL program.
!5. I found a very nice roommate.

Responding to bad news

Listen and respond to bad news.

Remember:

Present tense is: "That MUST BE awful for you"

Past tense is: "That MUST HAVE BEEN awful for you."

But be careful. Sometimes the bad news was past tense but the bad situation continues in the present.

Example:

"My terrible brother-in-law arrived for a long visit yesterday."

"That must be awful." (because the awful situation is continuing).

Practice speaking with your partner.

For example: I heard about your news. I'm so sorry to hear about your awful news. Martin told me about what happened. That must be very awful for you. You must be feeling terrible. Anytime you want to talk, just call me. If you ever need to talk to someone, you know where I am.

If there's anything I can do, just let me do.

Practice with your partner. Imagine your name is Barbara and your partner's name is Bobby.

-My pet gorilla passed away.

-Dinner last night was terrible.

-My girlfriend says "Marry me or goodbye."

-My teacher yelled at me because I was late again.

-I hate my job.

-My teacher said I have to go to level one next semester.

-My roommate and I don't like each other.

-I couldn't sleep because of my noisy neighbors.

-I'm scared of my roommate's cat!

-I'm homesick!

-I miss my mother's cooking!

-I regret getting my tattoo!

-It took me two hours to get to school. The subway ride was a nightmare.

-I never have any free time!

-I get depressed every time I look at my roommate's tattoo!

-I can't find American friends!

-My room mate never cleans his room!

-My best friend joined a gang!

-I want to change my hair color but my parents say no!

-My friend hates my new tattoo!

-I have insomnia!

-I can't sleep because I'm worried about global warming!

-I have no free time!

-I need a new job!

-I regret coming to New York!

Try some more (regret + V+ING)

Iwona Mielnik

My sister decided not get married two months ago.Apparently,she had been health problems that had led to financial problems as well. I encouraged her to speak with professional doctors or a psychologist,but Anna refused.Our parents and fiance felt mortified that they could not convince her to get counseling before making the decision not to get married. We are worried that eventually Anna will regret her decision and we hope she change her mind before it is to late.

About Frank story(konrad and tom)

My friend Frank decided to quit his job.
Apparently, he had been tired and weak for about a year prior to making this decision.
I understand he had been having a health problems that had led to be hospitalized.
I tried to encourage him to speak doctor but unfortunately he refused.

I feel upset that I couldn't convince him to go to the doctor before making the decision to quit job.

I'm worried that eventually Frank will regret his decision and will wish he had not quit his job because now he is not able to pay the hospital bill.

Luis' answers

1. Chicago is a melting pot.

2. Madrid in Spain is a melting pot.

3. Every day in factories,restaurants, on construction sites, etc. millions of people work hard and pay their taxes. Most of the time immigrants do jobs that Americans wouldn't normally do.

4. Woodside- and i think it is a melting pot.


5. the population is increasing.

6. In my country the population is getting younger.

7. In the present day robots do some of the technical work and I think in the future robots will do most of the work and endanger people's jobs.

a sad idea, by Jessica L and Jhon

Our friend Sophia decided to get an abortion 8 months ago.Apparently, she had been worried for about one week the prior to making this decision. We understand she had been having financial problems that had led to family problems as well. Sophia's friends encouraged her to speak with a psychologist, but unfortunately Sophia refused. her friends and her boyfriend feel bad that they could not convince her to get counseling before making the decision to get an abortion. they are worried that eventually Sophia will regret her decision and will wish she had her baby.

ELIZABETH & SOPHIE

My friend Sandra decided to get an abortion one year ago. Apparently, she had been distressed for about 3 weeks prior to making this decision. I understand she had been having relationship problems that had led to school problems as well. Sandra's friends encouraged her to speak with her parents or teachers but unfortunately Sandra refused. Her friend and her boyfriend fell disappointed that they could not convince her to get counseling before making the decision to get an abortion. They are worried that eventually Sandra wil regret her decision and will wish she had decided to have the baby.

riccardo mia

my sister decided not to get married two months ago. Apparently,she had been sad for 3 weeks prior to making this decision. I understand she had been having health problems that had led to finacial problems as well.I encouraged her to speak with professional doctors or a psychologist,but unfortunately anna refused.Our parents and fiance feel mortifled that they could not convince her to get counseling before making the decision not to get married we are worried that eventually Anna will regret her decision and we hope she change her mind before it is to late.

Marzena and Sandra

My friend Jose decided to move to Spain. Apparently, he had been afraid for about three weeks prior to making this decision. I understand he had been having health problems that had led to family problems as well. Jose's wife encouraged to speak with his mother, but unfortunately Jose refused. His wife feel worry that she could not convince him to counseling before making the decision to move. She is worried that eventually Jose will regret his decision and will wish he had stayed in New York.

Kimberley an Elzbieta

My friend Sarah decided to leave her job one week ago. Apparently, she had been sad for about two weeks prior to making this decision. I understand she had been having personal problems that had led to works problems as well. Sarah's friend encouraged her to speak with her boss, but unfortunately Sarah refused. Her friends and her family feel terrible that they could not convince her to get counseling before making the decision to leave her job. They are worried that eventually Sarah will regret her decision and will wish she had stayed in her job.

Example of a hard decision, by Kevin

My friend Howard decided to leave his wife three months ago. Apparently, he had been unhappy for about a year prior to making this decision. I understand he had been having communication problems that led to problems at his job as well. Howard's coworkers encouraged him to speak with his friends or a psychologist, but unfortunately
Howard refused. His coworkers and his friends feel sorry that they could not convince him to get counseling before making the decision to leave his wife. They are worried that eventually Howard will regret his decision and will wish he had stayed with her.

Marzena - Homework October 30

Marzena,

The first story is your original writing. The second one is a correction.


This story is about my friend Edyta.Edyta was born in Poland and moved to U.S - New York when she was twenty years old.She has been living in Manhattan with her sister Joanna and her boyfriend.Edyta's dream is to be a doctor.She study medicine to Grenada - Caraibbean.Now Edyta is a doctor , work a hospital and a doctor oficce.She is veary happy.The story of my friend motivates me to work.

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This story is about my friend Edyta.Edyta was born in Poland and moved to the U.S - New York- when she was twenty years old.She has been living in Manhattan with her sister Joanna and her boyfriend. Edyta's dream is to be a doctor.She studied medicine in Grenada, in the Caribbean.Now Edyta is a doctor , works in a hospital and has a doctor's office. She is very happy. The story of my friend motivates me to work.

My friend Marlene

homework 10-30-2010

The original is above and the corrected version is below.

My friend Marlene born en Peru, she live there for 30 years but them she fall in love and married for these reasons came to USA but when she thought finally will be happy she discovery her husband had a drug additions, her life change 360 degree she try to separate but he threatened all the time. But 3 years later finally she divorce and can star a new life.

Now she working at a factory, she living alone, she bought a car and can be herself and do everything she want.

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My friend Marlene was born in Peru. She lived there for 30 years but then she fell in love and married. For these reasons, she came to the USA, but when she thought finally she would be happy she discovered her husband had a drug addiction, and her life changed 360 degrees. She tried to separate from him but he threatened her all the time. But 3 years later she finally divorcde and can start a new life.

Now she is working at a factory. She lives alone and bought a car and can be herself and do everything she wants.

Luis Guamanzara's Halloween response

Luis,

Your original post is on top and the corrected version is below. Most of the errors are spelling. The grammar is good.


After i read about HALLOWEEN i lear something new that i didn't know.It's
origens cI ome fron the Chritian religion. I think that this holiday is really
fun because many people wear costums thats sometimes look really funny and other
look interisting .I also like this holiday because children have fun
trick-or-treating and this holliday don't have age limit young and adults have a
lot of fun.

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After I read about Halloween, I learned something new that I didn't know.It's
origins come from the Christian religion. I think that this holiday is really
fun because many people wear costumes that sometimes look really funny- and others
look interesting .I also like this holiday because children have fun
trick-or-treating, and this holiday doesn't have an age limit, so young people and adults have a lot of fun.

Elzbieta's story

The original story is on top. The corrected story is on the bottom.


My good friend name is Barbara. She was born in Poland in the year 1960. She is
a teacher in Junior High School. After high school, she studied hotel management
in the city of Gdansk. When she was forty-five years old, she moved to the city
of New York. Barbara dream is to be a nurse. She has been studying at LaGuardia
College for a year now. Barbara have one daughter in Poland. Her name is Joanna.
Joanna goes to New York every year to visit her mother. She loves to eat
Japanese food. Joanna would like to live with her mother in New York for a long
time. Barbara is going to buy a house in Queens. Barbara expect to bring her
daughter to New York after she buys the house.

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My good friend name is Barbara. She was born in Poland in the year 1960. She is
a teacher in Junior High School. After high school, she studied hotel management
in the city of Gdansk. When she was forty-five years old, she moved to the city
of New York. Barbara's dream is to be a nurse. She has been studying at LaGuardia
Community College for a year now. Barbara has one daughter in Poland. Her name is Joanna.

Joanna goes to New York every year to visit her mother. She loves to eat
Japanese food. Joanna would like to live with her mother in New York for a long
time. Barbara is going to buy a house in Queens. Barbara expects to bring her
daughter to New York after she buys the house.

Robots in Japan

Listen and answer the questions about the video:


Is the Japanese population getting younger or aging?

What job is important in Japan now and in the near future?

Where is Excelsior from?

How many Japanese people are over 65 already? 1/10? 1/4? 1/2? 3/4?

How many years can a foreign nurse work in Japan before he or she has to pass the language test?

What percent of foreign nurses pass the language test in Japan?

By how much will the number of Japanese workers fall by the middle of the century? 1/8? 1/4? 1/3? 1/2??

According to the article, Japan is homogeneous. Which two cities does the article say are "melting pots"?

Melting pots and robots

Discuss with a partner, please:

A city with people from many countries is called a "melting pot." For example, New York is a melting pot.

What other city is a melting pot?

Is your hometown a melting pot?

Immigrants help the economy of the United States. Talk about how.

What is the name of your hometown? Is it a melting pot?

Is the population of your country getting bigger or smaller?

Is the population of your country getting older or younger?

Talk about robots. What can they do now and what will they be able to do in the future.