Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone!

Well last night was our last night for classes and there were some really good presentations!

Level 1 described someone and everyone had to guess the person.  Great group involvement and descriptions!

Level 2 wrote about their favorite holiday and 2 volunteers read their paper.  Very good writing!

Level 3 graced us with two Christmas songs - choreographed by the teacher.  I could hear other levels singing along.  Very entertaining!!

Level 4 talked about what they learned this semester unscripted!  They did great!

Level 5 performed a Christmas play.  Great job, looked like they really enjoyed performing it!

Last but not least, our Transition class.  They talked about how much they learned this past semester.  They did a great job communicating their feelings.

Then, we ended with the 12 days a Christmas.  Level 1 was responsible for the 1st and 7th day, level 2 was responsible for 2nd and 8th day, etc.  It was a great way to end our program!  Everyone working together in the end, as one big learning family!  It was so much fun, and everyone participated.  The off-key singers added another dimension to the fun!

Don't forget!  January 7 is registration!  We will see everyone there, right?!  Bring your friends, get them started in learning English.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!  ...and a Happy New Year!!!

Thanksgiving?

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget!  There is no class on Thursday, November 26 - it's Thanksgiving! It's a day to give THANKS. Yes, that's right! Say "Thank You" to those you love, to those that have helped you, to your teachers :), to your students for their dedication, to God for your blessings, to family members and whomever else you can think of.

What is Thanksgiving? It's a national holiday and a day that Americans spend with their friends and family. We eat turkey, stuffing, vegetables, bread, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and apple pie. Yummmm..... We also gain a few pounds from all the good food.  :(  Not so good.

Happy Holiday....Enjoy!

  Turkeys say,  "gobble, gobble"

Movie clip and a quiz

Bee Movie - A funny movie is a click away

QUESTIONS:

1. When Barry says "Let's shake it up a little" he means:
a. "Let's shake hands"
b. "Let's do something different"
c. "I need to shake these clothes"

2. Which of the following is true?:
a. Barry is going to pick Adam up
b. Adam is going to pick Barry up
c. Adam is coming over for breakfast

3. Why doesn't Barry use the stairs?:
a. Because he's a bee
b. Because he's excited
c. Because he's tired

4. How's Barry's report card?:
a. It's perfect - all "B"s
b. It's perfect - all "A"s
c. It's almost perfect - all "B"s

5. What row will Barry's parents be sitting in?:
a. 118
b. 18,000
c. 118,000

Check answers
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. c

Click the link below then click a LESSON and Practice Pronunciation

http://www.manythings.org/pp/

Halloween

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2009 NC State Fair

When: Oct. 15-25, 2009
Where: 1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607


FAIRGROUND GATES - 8 a.m. to midnight; must have advance ticket to get in the gate between 10 p.m. and midnight. (Except Oct. 15 - gates are open 3 p.m. to midnight.)

EXHIBIT HALLS - 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. (Except Thursday, Oct. 15, exhibit halls open 4 to 9:45 p.m.)

MIDWAY RIDES - 10 a.m. to midnight. (Except Thursday, Oct. 15, midway rides open 4 p.m. to midnight.)

For more information on NC State Fair, click: http://www.ncstatefair.org/2009/index.htm

Raleigh International Festival

Location: Raleigh Convention Center

Date: Friday October 2, 2009 - Sunday October 4, 2009
Time: Fri (12 noon-10 pm); Sat (10 am-10 pm); Sun (12 noon-6 pm)

The International Festival of Raleigh is an annual celebration of dance, food, and music from around the globe. This event brings ethnic groups together to share traditions and celebrate their unique differences. It also allows native North Carolinians the ability to visit the world in their own backyard.


Visit: http://www.internationfestival.org

Carolina TESOL 2009 Fall Conference

Date:  October 29-31, 2009
Location:  Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd., Durham, NC 27703


Thursday, October 29, 2009 
Time:  6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - The plenary speaker will be Michele Cona from REEP (Arlington Education and Employment Program).  The presentation will be on Technology Integration in Adult ESL Instruction - Beginning to Advanced Levels.  Sponsored by: Wake Technical Community College EL/Civics Grant.  FREE to Wake Tech ESL Instructors. Contact:  Faith Palmer for Thursday night attendance.  


Fri-Sat, October 30-31, 2009 -  Attend Professional Development Workshops with colleagues from around the state.  For more details and to register at the part-time rate, click www.carolinatesol.org .  (You will have to pay for these days)

Welcome to SRAC's ESL Blog!

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Welcome to our blog.  This blog is being designed for the ESL teachers and students at St. Raphael.  Please think of ideas and suggestions of what you want to see and we will do our best to design this blog with your specifications.  It's all about you!  Enjoy!

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