Get Get Get Page 5.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Get".Written exercise.
Audio name on your CD: "GetGetGet.mp3".
Exercise about Context.Explain in your own words this family's journey to get to Germany.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-19.html .
Rocco's Warehouse page 8.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Radio Ad #1 - Big Sale".
Audio name on your CD: "Englishpod39 - RadioAd.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. What’s the big offer?
a) Kitchen cabinets for sale.
b) Sofas at low prices.
c) Dining room sets at very low prices
2. Are there any other types of furniture offered?
3. What’s the lowest price offered? Which items are sold at that price?
4. Can you explain the paying conditions?
5. When’s that monster sale supposed to finish?
6. Where’s Rocco’s Warehouse?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-19.html .
Time off From Work page 10.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "TimeOffFromWork".
Audio name on your CD: "TimeOffFromWork.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. What are this guy’s plans for the weekend?
2. What seemed to be the problem?
3. What did he have in mind first to go to Vegas?
4. What did he end up doing to go there?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-19.html .
Put it in writing page 11.
Written exercise.
Take each fragment below and turn it into a complete sentence.
- At the firehouse.
- Every fighter at the firehouse.
- Three trucks inside the red brick building.
- The mouse pad on the desk.
- The soda in your cup holder.
- This nice bench at the park.
- The crowd at the coffee shop.
At The Coat Check page 13.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "NYT: Restaurant Update for 03/23/2006".
Audio name on your CD: "V03L19AllEarsCoatCheck.mp3".
Questions about context.
- How much money are you supposed to pay the person who returns your coat in a fancy restaurant?
- What do you have to take into account to tip the guy at the coat check?
- According to this article, how do you think these coat check workers make a living?
Extra work: Tips on tips (in your CD).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "005 Tips on Tips".
Audio name on your CD: "MrManners05TipsOnTips.mp3".
Questions about Context.
1. What do you have to keep in mind when tipping?
2. What seems to be a good idea when you’re a regular in a restaurant?
3. What is the usual percentage given as a tip in restaurants? Is it any different in large metro areas and high end restaurants?
4. What does Mr Manners suggest doing when tipping in a restaurant? Do yo agree with that?
5. According to Mr. Manners, how much is OK to tip in a restaurant serving a buffet?
6. What does Mr. Manners suggest doing in a bar? How about in a hotel? How about in a taxi? And for the pizza guy?
7. What’s the suggestion in a barber shop or hair salon?
8. And valet attendance?
Extra work: Helicopter Mom (in your CD).
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Helicopter Mom Monitors Sons' Email".
Video name on your CD: "Helicopter Mom Monitors Sons' Email" MPEG-4 file.
Questions about Context.
- Tell us how Robin Lewis keeps track of her sons's schedules.
- Make a list of Robin's duties and share with us your take on them. For instance, would you check their student e-mails? EHy or why not?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-19.html .
Extra work: Interrupting a Conversation (in your CD).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Rob&Bob Interrupting a conversation".
Audio name on your CD: "Rob&Bob Interrupting a conversation.mp3".
Vocabulary.
Butt in. Verb. To interfere.
Questions about context.
- Write two or three examples in which you interrupt a conversation.
Extra work: Men and Women (in your CD) (explicit).
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bill Maher: The Decider - Men and Women".
Video name on your CD: "Bill Maher Men and Women" iTunes music player file.
Questions about Context.
Explain to us what happened to this guy who escape from prison.
Explain what Bill thinks happens on board before a plane takes off.
Extra Work: David Pogue's Take on Twitter.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Twitter".
Video name on your CD: "Twitter" Mpeg-4 file.
Your opinion on this issue.
What's so attractive about Twitter for you? What could be if you're not a user now?
12/29/2009
12/21/2009
12 days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!
12/14/2009
Extra Work Lesson 12
Shopping for Shoes page 17.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ESL Podcast #205 - Shopping for Shoes".
Audio name on your CD: "ESL Podcast #205 - Shopping for Shoes.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. What type of shoes is the customer looking for?
2. What seems to be wrong with the slip-ons?
3. What’s wrong with the six and a half?
4. What’s wrong with the seven?
5. Which ones is she finally taking home?
Extra reading material.
How old id the oldest shoe? Find out at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/10/science/10shoe.html?src=me&ref=general .
Making Plans page 18.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ ShowMakingPlans".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ ShowMakingPlans.mp3".
Written exercise.
Write some of the plans from the audio. You can also write your plans for the weekend or for the rest of the week.
Pumpernickel page 21.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Sesame Street: Pumpernickel with Rachel Ray".
Video name on your CD: "SesameStreetPumpernickel" I-tunes music player file.
Vocabulary.
Home made. Something made at home.
Pour. Verb.
Yeast. Noun. It consists largely of cells of fungus and is used in baking. It causes the bread to get bigger.
Warm. Adjective. Not hot, not cold.
Stir. Verb.
Flour. Noun.
Dough. Noun.
Precise. Adjective.
Measurement. Noun.
Recipe. Noun.
Salt. Noun.
Blob. Noun.
Dump out. Verb.
Clumpy. Adjective. A compact mass.
Knead. Verb.
Light. Adjective. Not intense.
Greased. Adjective. Smeared with grease.
Bread pan. Noun.
Pat. Verb. To flatten, smooth or put into place with light strikes.
Damp. Adjective. Moderately wet.
Towel. Noun.
Rise. Verb.
Oven. Noun.
Exercise.
Watch the capsule from the TV show and write a list of steps to follow to make bread (From 2:43 to 3:48).
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/06/scripts-lesson-12.html .
Extra Work: Travel Skills: Getting Cash.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Travel Skills: Getting Cash".
Video name on your CD: "Travel Skills_ Getting Cash" MPEG-4 file.
Questions about Context.
1. What’s the best way to get money in Europe?
2. How can you change from dollars into euros at the best rate?
3. Do you pay a fee when you get cash from an ATM?
4. How can you minimize the fees paid?
5. Is it better to get cash from a credit card? Why or why not?
6. What happens with currency exchange offices? Are they cheaper or not?
Extra Work: ETJ Show: Agreeing on Date and Time".
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show AgreeingOnDateAndTime".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show AgreeingOnDateAndTime.mp3".
Listening Exercise.
Listen and practice with the questions and expressions used to agree on date and time for a movie, party, concert, etc.
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/06/scripts-lesson-12.html .
Extra Work: ETJ Show: Agreeing on Date and Time Further Practice".
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show AgreeingOnDateAndTime-FurtherPractice".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show AgreeingOnDateAndTime-FurtherPractice.mp3".
Writing exercise.
Write a comprehensive dialogue using any of the 3 situations shown on the audio.
Extra Work: Bob and Rob Show About "Except For".
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "BobandRobShowExceptFor".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobShowExceptFor.mp3".
Writing Exercise.
Write 2 or 3 examples using "except" or "except for".
Ex. "I always buy a magazine on weekends except when I'm on vacation."
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ESL Podcast #205 - Shopping for Shoes".
Audio name on your CD: "ESL Podcast #205 - Shopping for Shoes.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. What type of shoes is the customer looking for?
2. What seems to be wrong with the slip-ons?
3. What’s wrong with the six and a half?
4. What’s wrong with the seven?
5. Which ones is she finally taking home?
Extra reading material.
How old id the oldest shoe? Find out at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/10/science/10shoe.html?src=me&ref=general .
Making Plans page 18.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ ShowMakingPlans".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ ShowMakingPlans.mp3".
Written exercise.
Write some of the plans from the audio. You can also write your plans for the weekend or for the rest of the week.
Pumpernickel page 21.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Sesame Street: Pumpernickel with Rachel Ray".
Video name on your CD: "SesameStreetPumpernickel" I-tunes music player file.
Vocabulary.
Home made. Something made at home.
Pour. Verb.
Yeast. Noun. It consists largely of cells of fungus and is used in baking. It causes the bread to get bigger.
Warm. Adjective. Not hot, not cold.
Stir. Verb.
Flour. Noun.
Dough. Noun.
Precise. Adjective.
Measurement. Noun.
Recipe. Noun.
Salt. Noun.
Blob. Noun.
Dump out. Verb.
Clumpy. Adjective. A compact mass.
Knead. Verb.
Light. Adjective. Not intense.
Greased. Adjective. Smeared with grease.
Bread pan. Noun.
Pat. Verb. To flatten, smooth or put into place with light strikes.
Damp. Adjective. Moderately wet.
Towel. Noun.
Rise. Verb.
Oven. Noun.
Exercise.
Watch the capsule from the TV show and write a list of steps to follow to make bread (From 2:43 to 3:48).
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/06/scripts-lesson-12.html .
Extra Work: Travel Skills: Getting Cash.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Travel Skills: Getting Cash".
Video name on your CD: "Travel Skills_ Getting Cash" MPEG-4 file.
Questions about Context.
1. What’s the best way to get money in Europe?
2. How can you change from dollars into euros at the best rate?
3. Do you pay a fee when you get cash from an ATM?
4. How can you minimize the fees paid?
5. Is it better to get cash from a credit card? Why or why not?
6. What happens with currency exchange offices? Are they cheaper or not?
Extra Work: ETJ Show: Agreeing on Date and Time".
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show AgreeingOnDateAndTime".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show AgreeingOnDateAndTime.mp3".
Listening Exercise.
Listen and practice with the questions and expressions used to agree on date and time for a movie, party, concert, etc.
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/06/scripts-lesson-12.html .
Extra Work: ETJ Show: Agreeing on Date and Time Further Practice".
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show AgreeingOnDateAndTime-FurtherPractice".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show AgreeingOnDateAndTime-FurtherPractice.mp3".
Writing exercise.
Write a comprehensive dialogue using any of the 3 situations shown on the audio.
Extra Work: Bob and Rob Show About "Except For".
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "BobandRobShowExceptFor".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobShowExceptFor.mp3".
Writing Exercise.
Write 2 or 3 examples using "except" or "except for".
Ex. "I always buy a magazine on weekends except when I'm on vacation."
Extra Work Lesson 11
What not to Wear: Black and White Page 7.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "What not to wear: Black and White".
Video name on your CD: "What not to wear_Black and White" i-tunes music player video file.
Questions about Context.
1. Write a list of trends for the season.
2. Which patterns were suggested during this clip?
3. Did Clinton and Stacey mention anything about accesories?
4. What seems to be inappropriate for the office?
Watch this video from the TV show "what not to wear" about the trends this season and answer the questions.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html .
VOA Flip-flops page 8.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "VOAFlipFlops".
Audio name on your CD: "VOAFlipFlops.mp3".
Questions about Context.
1. Why are they called flip-flops?
2. Who wears flip-flops nowadays?
3. Describe flip-flops in your own words.
4. Why are flip-flops so popular in developing countries?
5. According to this article, why are they so pleasant to wear?
6. Describe what happened at the White House.
7. Is there a medical problem with wearing flip-flops? Why is that?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html .
Ways to pay page 10.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ESL Podcast #185 - Ways to Pay".
Audio name on your CD: "ESL Podcast #185 - Ways to Pay.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. Where was Peter at?
2. What did he pay with?
3. Why couldn’t the store accept his credit card?
4. What did he forget at home?
5. How’s he planning to pay?
6. How long can the clerk at the store hold the items?
Baby Toys page 11.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Ello-031BabyToys".
Audio name on your CD: "Ello-031BabyToys.mp3".
Exercise.
Write the list of things mentioned that are involved in a baby's life.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html .
Extra work: Describing People's personalities.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "261 - Describing People's Personalities".
Audio name on your CD: "Describing People's Personalities.mp3".
Vocabulary.
Moody.
Timid.
Talkative.
Cheerful.
Bad-tempered.
Patient.
Generous.
Look up to someone.
Even-keeled.
Selfish.
Stubborn.
Questions about context.
1) What's Sergei like?
2) What's Dennis like?
3) According to the guy talking, what's he like?
4) What's the guy talking like according to his family?
5) According to the girl talking, what's she like?
6) According to the guy talking, what's the girl talking like ?
7) What's the girl talking's sister like?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html
Extra work: Colors.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bob&RobShow Colors".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobShow Colors.mp3".
Exercise.
Make a list of some of the colors mentioned at this podcast.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html
Extra work: More About Colors.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bob&RobShow MoreAboutColors".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobShow MoreAboutColors.mp3".
Questions about Context.
1. What does Midori mean in Japanese?
2. What's funny about traffic lights in Japan?
3. How about Granny Smith apples? How are they called in Japan?
4. What happens with colors in Russia? Any examples of colors in Russian being said in a very unique way?
Extra work: Winter Clothes
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "What not to wear Winter Dresses".
Video name on your CD: "What not to wear_Winter Dresses" i-tunes music player video file.
Exercise.
Watch this video from the TV show "what not to wear" about the different types of dresses and answer the questions.
Questions about Context.
1.What's a great advantage about the new knit dresses?
2. What's so great about a wrap dress?
3. What can you do to camouflage your tummy if you wanted to?
4. What can you do to take a knit dress from the office to a party?
Song from British Singer Seal.
Find the song at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/11/seal-secret.html .
The Way These People Look.
Exercise.
Look at any of the following 41 pictures and tell us what they look like.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/23/fashion/sxsw-slide-show.html?ref=fashion#1
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "What not to wear: Black and White".
Video name on your CD: "What not to wear_Black and White" i-tunes music player video file.
Questions about Context.
1. Write a list of trends for the season.
2. Which patterns were suggested during this clip?
3. Did Clinton and Stacey mention anything about accesories?
4. What seems to be inappropriate for the office?
Watch this video from the TV show "what not to wear" about the trends this season and answer the questions.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html .
VOA Flip-flops page 8.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "VOAFlipFlops".
Audio name on your CD: "VOAFlipFlops.mp3".
Questions about Context.
1. Why are they called flip-flops?
2. Who wears flip-flops nowadays?
3. Describe flip-flops in your own words.
4. Why are flip-flops so popular in developing countries?
5. According to this article, why are they so pleasant to wear?
6. Describe what happened at the White House.
7. Is there a medical problem with wearing flip-flops? Why is that?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html .
Ways to pay page 10.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ESL Podcast #185 - Ways to Pay".
Audio name on your CD: "ESL Podcast #185 - Ways to Pay.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. Where was Peter at?
2. What did he pay with?
3. Why couldn’t the store accept his credit card?
4. What did he forget at home?
5. How’s he planning to pay?
6. How long can the clerk at the store hold the items?
Baby Toys page 11.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Ello-031BabyToys".
Audio name on your CD: "Ello-031BabyToys.mp3".
Exercise.
Write the list of things mentioned that are involved in a baby's life.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html .
Extra work: Describing People's personalities.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "261 - Describing People's Personalities".
Audio name on your CD: "Describing People's Personalities.mp3".
Vocabulary.
Moody.
Timid.
Talkative.
Cheerful.
Bad-tempered.
Patient.
Generous.
Look up to someone.
Even-keeled.
Selfish.
Stubborn.
Questions about context.
1) What's Sergei like?
2) What's Dennis like?
3) According to the guy talking, what's he like?
4) What's the guy talking like according to his family?
5) According to the girl talking, what's she like?
6) According to the guy talking, what's the girl talking like ?
7) What's the girl talking's sister like?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html
Extra work: Colors.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bob&RobShow Colors".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobShow Colors.mp3".
Exercise.
Make a list of some of the colors mentioned at this podcast.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-11.html
Extra work: More About Colors.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bob&RobShow MoreAboutColors".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobShow MoreAboutColors.mp3".
Questions about Context.
1. What does Midori mean in Japanese?
2. What's funny about traffic lights in Japan?
3. How about Granny Smith apples? How are they called in Japan?
4. What happens with colors in Russia? Any examples of colors in Russian being said in a very unique way?
Extra work: Winter Clothes
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "What not to wear Winter Dresses".
Video name on your CD: "What not to wear_Winter Dresses" i-tunes music player video file.
Exercise.
Watch this video from the TV show "what not to wear" about the different types of dresses and answer the questions.
Questions about Context.
1.What's a great advantage about the new knit dresses?
2. What's so great about a wrap dress?
3. What can you do to camouflage your tummy if you wanted to?
4. What can you do to take a knit dress from the office to a party?
Song from British Singer Seal.
Find the song at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/11/seal-secret.html .
The Way These People Look.
Exercise.
Look at any of the following 41 pictures and tell us what they look like.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/23/fashion/sxsw-slide-show.html?ref=fashion#1
12/03/2009
Extra Work Lesson 18
Blogging Around Page 54
Vocabulary.
Scramble. to move or climb hastily on all fours.
Sublimate. to divert the expression of (an instinctual desire or impulse) from its unacceptable form to one that is considered more socially or culturally acceptable.
Plod To proceed slowly.
Exercise.
What was the last adventurous or interesting thing you did? Tell us about it.
Nylon Page 62.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Comparison between Canada and America". (from 1'59'' to 8'00'').
Audio name on your CD: "CompareCanadaWithUS.mp3". (from 1'59'' to 8'00'')
Activity
Listen to this audio about differences between Americans and Canadians.
Vocabulary
(pronunciation from 0'53'' to 1'57'', describing phrases from 8'00'' to 10'22'')
Pretencious.
Split time.
Canuck.
A border straddler.
Devastated.
Plains
Impartial.
Yanks.
Nosy.
Laid back
Figure out.
Question mark.
Elongate.
I might add.
Sort of.
I couldn't care less.
Twenty something.
Thirty something.
Questions about context.
1. Tell us about Ryan, where he’s from, how he likes the place he was born, and what the place he used to live is like.
2. What are Canucks like? How about Yanks?
3. What’s Canadian’s favorite word?
Polite on the Phone Page 63.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "The Business Spotlight podcast for Tuesday 20 June 2006".
Audio name on your CD: "BizzSpotlight-AnswerPhonePolitely.mp3".
Exercise.
Write 5 situations for which you have to be polite on the phone.
Interview with André Agassi.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "NYT: Book Review for 11/20/2009". From 0'00'' to 5'34''.
Audio name on your CD: "NYT_ Book Review for 11_20_2009.mp3" From 0'00'' to 5'34''.
In recent days, there’s been a lot of info about former pro tennis player Andre Agassi and his auto-biography. Whether you like tennis or not, take a look at the interview and share your thoughts about the things he had to live which made him become a renowned tennis player.
Vocabulary.
Come off. To succeed.
Sparkle. To shine.
Straight off. Immediately.
Take a back seat. Something with a low prioriry.
Scholar. Student. Pupil.
Horrifying. Shocking.
Questions about context.
1. What made him become a tennis player? Was he happy about it?
2. What was the role of the academy in his becoming a tennis player?
3. How did he feel about school? How did he like it?
4. What type of conflicts did he face when he was at the tennis academy?
5. What seems to be good for him about becoming a tennis player?
6. According to Andre, what seems to be the matter with kidts at low income neighborhoods?
7. What was the role of the book’s co-writer (J.R. Boehringer) in Andre’s life?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-18.html
Relationships (extra work).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "relationshipsNewYorkEnglish". (from 9'43'' to 16'47'')
Audio name on your CD: "relationshipsNewYorkEnglish.mp3" (from 9'43'' to 16'47'').
Vocabulary. (1st list from 0'00'' to 3'00'', 2nd list from 3'15'' to 9'32'')
First date.
First kiss.
Romantically involved.
Go out.
Hang out.
Break up.
Get over.
Get dumped.
Make up.
Jeaulousy.
Romance.
Get laid.
One night stand.
Pick up line.
Questions about context.
1. Tell us about Franky and Tony’s stories on relationships.
2. Share a funny or sad story about being dumped, breaking up with someone or making up with somebody.
Are you resistant to temptation? Find out at http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/tracking-the-science-of-commitment/ .
Extra Work: How to Make Pisco Sour.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "How to Make a Pisco Sour Cocktail".
Video name on your CD: "How to Make a Pisco Sour Cocktail" MPEG-4 file.
Notes from the video.
- A sour is a cocktail(often based on whisky and gin mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar)
- A cheater tin covers a glass so you can shake vigorously
- A Hawthorne strainer has a wire spring on one side to keep ice out of drinks.
- Coupe glasses are bowl-shaped, with a stem.
- “Convex meniscus” is a fancy way of saying “curved crescent shape”.
- Bitters are herbs and fruit dissolved in alcohol or glycerin. Popular brands include Angostura and Peychaud’s
Questions about Context.
1. Where did this drink become famous and when?
2. What do people get scared of about this drink?
3. Why is it a sour drink?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-18.html
Extra Work: Movie Trailer from 2010 Movie Called "127 hours".
Exercise.
Follow the link to make this exercise: http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2011/03/danny-boyless-127-hours.html .
Vocabulary.
Scramble. to move or climb hastily on all fours.
Sublimate. to divert the expression of (an instinctual desire or impulse) from its unacceptable form to one that is considered more socially or culturally acceptable.
Plod To proceed slowly.
Exercise.
What was the last adventurous or interesting thing you did? Tell us about it.
Nylon Page 62.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Comparison between Canada and America". (from 1'59'' to 8'00'').
Audio name on your CD: "CompareCanadaWithUS.mp3". (from 1'59'' to 8'00'')
Activity
Listen to this audio about differences between Americans and Canadians.
Vocabulary
(pronunciation from 0'53'' to 1'57'', describing phrases from 8'00'' to 10'22'')
Pretencious.
Split time.
Canuck.
A border straddler.
Devastated.
Plains
Impartial.
Yanks.
Nosy.
Laid back
Figure out.
Question mark.
Elongate.
I might add.
Sort of.
I couldn't care less.
Twenty something.
Thirty something.
Questions about context.
1. Tell us about Ryan, where he’s from, how he likes the place he was born, and what the place he used to live is like.
2. What are Canucks like? How about Yanks?
3. What’s Canadian’s favorite word?
Polite on the Phone Page 63.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "The Business Spotlight podcast for Tuesday 20 June 2006".
Audio name on your CD: "BizzSpotlight-AnswerPhonePolitely.mp3".
Exercise.
Write 5 situations for which you have to be polite on the phone.
Interview with André Agassi.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "NYT: Book Review for 11/20/2009". From 0'00'' to 5'34''.
Audio name on your CD: "NYT_ Book Review for 11_20_2009.mp3" From 0'00'' to 5'34''.
In recent days, there’s been a lot of info about former pro tennis player Andre Agassi and his auto-biography. Whether you like tennis or not, take a look at the interview and share your thoughts about the things he had to live which made him become a renowned tennis player.
Vocabulary.
Come off. To succeed.
Sparkle. To shine.
Straight off. Immediately.
Take a back seat. Something with a low prioriry.
Scholar. Student. Pupil.
Horrifying. Shocking.
Questions about context.
1. What made him become a tennis player? Was he happy about it?
2. What was the role of the academy in his becoming a tennis player?
3. How did he feel about school? How did he like it?
4. What type of conflicts did he face when he was at the tennis academy?
5. What seems to be good for him about becoming a tennis player?
6. According to Andre, what seems to be the matter with kidts at low income neighborhoods?
7. What was the role of the book’s co-writer (J.R. Boehringer) in Andre’s life?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-18.html
Relationships (extra work).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "relationshipsNewYorkEnglish". (from 9'43'' to 16'47'')
Audio name on your CD: "relationshipsNewYorkEnglish.mp3" (from 9'43'' to 16'47'').
Vocabulary. (1st list from 0'00'' to 3'00'', 2nd list from 3'15'' to 9'32'')
First date.
First kiss.
Romantically involved.
Go out.
Hang out.
Break up.
Get over.
Get dumped.
Make up.
Jeaulousy.
Romance.
Get laid.
One night stand.
Pick up line.
Questions about context.
1. Tell us about Franky and Tony’s stories on relationships.
2. Share a funny or sad story about being dumped, breaking up with someone or making up with somebody.
Are you resistant to temptation? Find out at http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/tracking-the-science-of-commitment/ .
Extra Work: How to Make Pisco Sour.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "How to Make a Pisco Sour Cocktail".
Video name on your CD: "How to Make a Pisco Sour Cocktail" MPEG-4 file.
Notes from the video.
- A sour is a cocktail(often based on whisky and gin mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar)
- A cheater tin covers a glass so you can shake vigorously
- A Hawthorne strainer has a wire spring on one side to keep ice out of drinks.
- Coupe glasses are bowl-shaped, with a stem.
- “Convex meniscus” is a fancy way of saying “curved crescent shape”.
- Bitters are herbs and fruit dissolved in alcohol or glycerin. Popular brands include Angostura and Peychaud’s
Questions about Context.
1. Where did this drink become famous and when?
2. What do people get scared of about this drink?
3. Why is it a sour drink?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-18.html
Extra Work: Movie Trailer from 2010 Movie Called "127 hours".
Exercise.
Follow the link to make this exercise: http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2011/03/danny-boyless-127-hours.html .
12/01/2009
Extra Work Lesson 09
ESPN Commercial Page 40 (In your CD).
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ESPN Mobile (MOV)".
Video name on your CD: "ESPN Mobile (MOV)" Quick Time Movie file.
Exercise.
Write examples about the things people are doing.
Extra Work: Actors Acting.
Exercise.
See the videos at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2011/03/actors-acting.html and describe what they're doing, how they feel, etc.
Extra Work: Sesame Street Newspaper with Matt Lauer.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Sesame Street: Newspaper with Matt Lauer".
Video name on your CD: "Sesame Street: Newspaper with Matt Lauer" i-tunes music player file.
Questions about context.
1. Mention some of the sections from the newspaper.
2. According to the video, tell us what you can do with a newspaper besides reading it (from 2'26'' to 3'02'').
3. What did Grover find out about newspapers when selling them? (from 3'02'' to 4'59'')
Script:
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/05/scripts-lesson-09.html .
Extra Work: Making Fiends.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Episode 1".
Video name on your CD: "Vendetta Episode 1" i-tunes music player file.
Vocabulary.
Cardboard. Noun.
Coupons. Noun.
Hideous. Morally offensive. Shocking.
Misterious. Adjective.
Rope. Noun.
Watch out. Verb.
Exercise.
Describe the characters from this cartoon (Vendetta, Charlotte, Mr. Milk, the hamster, the cat).
1. Where's Vendetta from?
2. What room is she in?
3. What happened at the playground?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/05/scripts-lesson-09.html .
Extra Work: Nesspresso Commercial.
Exercise.
Questions about context.
1. Why is George in heaven?
2. Mention the things you don't need if you were in heaven.
3. What should heaven be like for you?.
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/05/scripts-lesson-09.html .
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ESPN Mobile (MOV)".
Video name on your CD: "ESPN Mobile (MOV)" Quick Time Movie file.
Exercise.
Write examples about the things people are doing.
Extra Work: Actors Acting.
See the videos at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2011/03/actors-acting.html and describe what they're doing, how they feel, etc.
Extra Work: Sesame Street Newspaper with Matt Lauer.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Sesame Street: Newspaper with Matt Lauer".
Video name on your CD: "Sesame Street: Newspaper with Matt Lauer" i-tunes music player file.
Questions about context.
1. Mention some of the sections from the newspaper.
2. According to the video, tell us what you can do with a newspaper besides reading it (from 2'26'' to 3'02'').
3. What did Grover find out about newspapers when selling them? (from 3'02'' to 4'59'')
Script:
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/05/scripts-lesson-09.html .
Extra Work: Making Fiends.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Episode 1".
Video name on your CD: "Vendetta Episode 1" i-tunes music player file.
Vocabulary.
Cardboard. Noun.
Coupons. Noun.
Hideous. Morally offensive. Shocking.
Misterious. Adjective.
Rope. Noun.
Watch out. Verb.
Exercise.
Describe the characters from this cartoon (Vendetta, Charlotte, Mr. Milk, the hamster, the cat).
1. Where's Vendetta from?
2. What room is she in?
3. What happened at the playground?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/05/scripts-lesson-09.html .
Extra Work: Nesspresso Commercial.
Exercise.
Questions about context.
1. Why is George in heaven?
2. Mention the things you don't need if you were in heaven.
3. What should heaven be like for you?.
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/05/scripts-lesson-09.html .
11/27/2009
Extra Work Lesson 08
Practice 2 Page 25.
Exercise.
Fill in the blanks with meaningful conversations.
Conversation 1.
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I’m ___________________. And you?
A: I’m _____________________ for _____________________.
Conversation 2.
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I’m ___________________. And you?
A: I’m _____________________ for _____________________.
Practice 3 Page 26.
Exercise.
Fill in the blanks with a meaningful conversation.
A: What do you do in your free time?
B: ________________________________.
A: No kidding! Sometimes ____________________________ also. How often do you _____________?
B: ________________________________________ .
Casual Business Introductions Page 31.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "CasualBusinessIntroductions".
Audio name on your CD: "CasualBusinessIntroductions.mp3".
Write the scripts for each and every one of the dialogues.
Dialogue #1:
Dialogue #2:
Dialogue #3:
Dialogue #4:
ETJShow Ending a Conversation (Extra Work).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show EndingAConversation".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show EndingAConversation.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. Write an example with a phrase you would say to someone you’ll probably see within a week or two.
2. Write an example with a phrase you would say to someone you probably won’t see for a little while.
3. Write an example with a phrase you would say to someone you just met for the first time.
Script:
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-08.html
Come Fly with Me (Extra Work).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Level 1.26 Come fly with me".
Audio name on your CD: "Level 1.26 Come fly with me.mp3".
Vocabulary.
Start off. Verb. Begin.
Lie British. Noun. An act or instance of lying or resting.
Look after. Verb. Take care.
Take off. Verb. Depart.
Check in. Verb.
Get on. Verb. Board.
Get off. Verb. Leave.
Frightened. Adjective. Scared.
Exercise.
Jackie interviews Chris who happens to be a flight attendant. Listen to it and answer the questions below.
Questions about Context.
1. What company does he work for?
2. When did he start working for them?
3. Which routes does he fly on?
4. What time does he have to be at the airport tomorrow?
5. What does the Chief person talk about before the flight attendants get on board?
6. What does Chris have to do after all passengers get off the plane?
7. What are special requisites to be become a flight attendant according to Chris?
Transcript:
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-08.html .
2006 Budlight Commercial (extra Work).
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bud - Fixing the Roof (MOV)".
Video name on your CD: "Bud - Fixing the Roof" Quick time file.
Exercise about Context.
-What are the guys doing at the roof?
Transcript:
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-08.html .
Exercise.
Fill in the blanks with meaningful conversations.
Conversation 1.
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I’m ___________________. And you?
Conversation 2.
A: What do you do for a living?
Practice 3 Page 26.
Exercise.
Fill in the blanks with a meaningful conversation.
A: What do you do in your free time?
B: ________________________________.
A: No kidding! Sometimes ____________________________ also. How often do you _____________?
B: ________________________________________ .
Casual Business Introductions Page 31.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "CasualBusinessIntroductions".
Audio name on your CD: "CasualBusinessIntroductions.mp3".
Write the scripts for each and every one of the dialogues.
Dialogue #1:
Dialogue #2:
Dialogue #3:
Dialogue #4:
ETJShow Ending a Conversation (Extra Work).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show EndingAConversation".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show EndingAConversation.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. Write an example with a phrase you would say to someone you’ll probably see within a week or two.
2. Write an example with a phrase you would say to someone you probably won’t see for a little while.
3. Write an example with a phrase you would say to someone you just met for the first time.
Script:
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-08.html
Come Fly with Me (Extra Work).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Level 1.26 Come fly with me".
Audio name on your CD: "Level 1.26 Come fly with me.mp3".
Vocabulary.
Start off. Verb. Begin.
Lie British. Noun. An act or instance of lying or resting.
Look after. Verb. Take care.
Take off. Verb. Depart.
Check in. Verb.
Get on. Verb. Board.
Get off. Verb. Leave.
Frightened. Adjective. Scared.
Exercise.
Jackie interviews Chris who happens to be a flight attendant. Listen to it and answer the questions below.
Questions about Context.
1. What company does he work for?
2. When did he start working for them?
3. Which routes does he fly on?
4. What time does he have to be at the airport tomorrow?
5. What does the Chief person talk about before the flight attendants get on board?
6. What does Chris have to do after all passengers get off the plane?
7. What are special requisites to be become a flight attendant according to Chris?
Transcript:
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-08.html .
2006 Budlight Commercial (extra Work).
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bud - Fixing the Roof (MOV)".
Video name on your CD: "Bud - Fixing the Roof" Quick time file.
Exercise about Context.
-What are the guys doing at the roof?
Transcript:
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-08.html .
11/25/2009
Extra Work Lesson 16
Put it in Writing Exercise on page 21.
Text:
there are more than nine thousand books in the library daily newspapers from 4 different cities within washington state are available new movies arrive on videos and dvds every day our wonderful story time reader ruth chavers will enchant your toddler or young child.
Things to do:
1. Capitalize and puntuate the following paragraphs.
2. Write a topic sentence for the paragraph above.
3. Write another sentence that could support your topic sentence.
Losing your Luggage on page 24.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "goFluent: Podcast #1 Losing your luggage at the airport".
Audio name on your CD: "goFluent_ Podcast #1 Losing your lug.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. What’s the passenger’s last name?
2. What’s her flight number?
3. How many bags are missing?
4. What does one of the bags look like?
5. Does it have any ID tags?
6. Is there anything else to help recognize that bag?
7. What are the contents in that bag?
8. Is she still taking a connecting flight or she’s staying at a hotel? What’s the name of the hotel? How many nights is she being there?
Wilson Pickett Song.
Exercise.
Write the song lyrics.
Youtube Video.
Transcript.
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-16.html .
How to Pay an Online Service Page 28.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "How To Pay an Online Service".
Audio name on your CD: "How To Pay an Online Service.mp3".
Exercise.
1. Write the steps to follow so you can get access to the service offered.
2. What’s the e-mail address you should write to in case you experience some trouble signing in?
Extra Work: Signing with your Baby Video.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Signing with your Baby".
Video name on your CD: "Signing with your Baby" iTunes music player file.
To download iTunes, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Questions about context
1. What are the benefits of using sign language with babies?
2. Does it have an impact on older kids? How come?
3. What’s the story behind Carrie and her baby?
4. What do some experts think about using sign language with babies?
Extra Work: Making a Rental Car Reservation.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "74 ESLPodcast 74 - Reserving a Renta".
Audio name on your CD: "ESL Podcast 74 - Reserving a Rental.mp3".
Questions about context.
Find out about some details about the reservation and write them down.
Transcript.
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-16.html .
Extra exercise.
Make a reservation at http://www.avis.com/car-rental/avisHome/home.ac (no need to give a credit card) and forward us the mail they sent to you. Once you do that, you can immediately cancel the reservation.
Extra work: Las Vegas's Changing Landscape Video.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Las Vegas's Changing Landscape".
Video name on your CD: "Las Vegas's Changing Landscape" QuickTime movie file.
To download the quicktime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Questions about Context.
Mention some of the things landscape artists and government are doing to reduce the use of water in Nevada.
Extra Info.
More commercials to promote conserving the water at http://www.snwa.com/cfml/video/index.cfml?CID=39 .
Transcript.
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-16.html .
Extra work: Mobile Distractions Video.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Notebook: Mobile Distractions".
Video name on your CD: "Notebook_MobileDistractions" iTunes music player file.
To download the quicktime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Questions about Context.
- What would your mother say to you if you were about to cross the street?
- What happens to pedestrians when texting and talking on the phone while walking?
- Compared to two years ago, how many walkers have ended up in ER because they were distracted by cellphones?
Transcript.
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-16.html .
Extra Work: The Right Way to Spend Money When Traveling.
Text name on your CD: "How To Spend Money When Traveling.pdf".
Exercise.
1. Talk about an awkward situation in any recent trip in which you probably didn't do the right thing.
2. On the other hand, talk about a situation in which you probably did the right thing.
Extra Work: Where East and West Begin.
Text name on your CD: "WhereEastAndWestBegin.pdf". You can also watch it on line at http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/23/nyregion/23fifth.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion .
Exercise.
Please describe briefly what it means to be on E 78th street compared to W 78th Street.
Text:
there are more than nine thousand books in the library daily newspapers from 4 different cities within washington state are available new movies arrive on videos and dvds every day our wonderful story time reader ruth chavers will enchant your toddler or young child.
Things to do:
1. Capitalize and puntuate the following paragraphs.
2. Write a topic sentence for the paragraph above.
3. Write another sentence that could support your topic sentence.
Losing your Luggage on page 24.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "goFluent: Podcast #1 Losing your luggage at the airport".
Audio name on your CD: "goFluent_ Podcast #1 Losing your lug.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. What’s the passenger’s last name?
2. What’s her flight number?
3. How many bags are missing?
4. What does one of the bags look like?
5. Does it have any ID tags?
6. Is there anything else to help recognize that bag?
7. What are the contents in that bag?
8. Is she still taking a connecting flight or she’s staying at a hotel? What’s the name of the hotel? How many nights is she being there?
Wilson Pickett Song.
Exercise.
Write the song lyrics.
Youtube Video.
Transcript.
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-16.html .
How to Pay an Online Service Page 28.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "How To Pay an Online Service".
Audio name on your CD: "How To Pay an Online Service.mp3".
Exercise.
1. Write the steps to follow so you can get access to the service offered.
2. What’s the e-mail address you should write to in case you experience some trouble signing in?
Extra Work: Signing with your Baby Video.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Signing with your Baby".
Video name on your CD: "Signing with your Baby" iTunes music player file.
To download iTunes, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Questions about context
1. What are the benefits of using sign language with babies?
2. Does it have an impact on older kids? How come?
3. What’s the story behind Carrie and her baby?
4. What do some experts think about using sign language with babies?
Extra Work: Making a Rental Car Reservation.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "74 ESLPodcast 74 - Reserving a Renta".
Audio name on your CD: "ESL Podcast 74 - Reserving a Rental.mp3".
Questions about context.
Find out about some details about the reservation and write them down.
Transcript.
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-16.html .
Extra exercise.
Make a reservation at http://www.avis.com/car-rental/avisHome/home.ac (no need to give a credit card) and forward us the mail they sent to you. Once you do that, you can immediately cancel the reservation.
Extra work: Las Vegas's Changing Landscape Video.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Las Vegas's Changing Landscape".
Video name on your CD: "Las Vegas's Changing Landscape" QuickTime movie file.
To download the quicktime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Questions about Context.
Mention some of the things landscape artists and government are doing to reduce the use of water in Nevada.
Extra Info.
More commercials to promote conserving the water at http://www.snwa.com/cfml/video/index.cfml?CID=39 .
Transcript.
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-16.html .
Extra work: Mobile Distractions Video.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Notebook: Mobile Distractions".
Video name on your CD: "Notebook_MobileDistractions" iTunes music player file.
To download the quicktime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Questions about Context.
- What would your mother say to you if you were about to cross the street?
- What happens to pedestrians when texting and talking on the phone while walking?
- Compared to two years ago, how many walkers have ended up in ER because they were distracted by cellphones?
Transcript.
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-16.html .
Extra Work: The Right Way to Spend Money When Traveling.
Text name on your CD: "How To Spend Money When Traveling.pdf".
Exercise.
1. Talk about an awkward situation in any recent trip in which you probably didn't do the right thing.
2. On the other hand, talk about a situation in which you probably did the right thing.
Extra Work: Where East and West Begin.
Text name on your CD: "WhereEastAndWestBegin.pdf". You can also watch it on line at http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/23/nyregion/23fifth.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion .
Exercise.
Please describe briefly what it means to be on E 78th street compared to W 78th Street.
11/21/2009
Extra Work Lesson 17
Answering Machine Audio on page 35.
Questions about context.
1. Write Leslie’s message at her voicemail.
2. Write Celia’s message at her voicemail.
3. Write Amanda’s message at her voicemail.
4. Who did Jeff finally go to the concert with? How was it?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html
Getting Familiar with "Should" on page 37.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show Should".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show Should.mp3".
Exercise.
Have some practice with the examples you listen to. Write 3 or 4.
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html
Outlet Shopping Secrets Video on page 42.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Outlet Shopping Secrets".
Video name on your CD: "Outlet Shopping Secrets" MPEG-4 file.
Questions about context.
1. According to the article, tell us in your own words what seems to be good about going shopping to the outlets.
2. How big is Woodbury Common Outlets? How do you know?
3. Give us an example of a bargain found there.
Extra Work: Airport Pick-up (in your CD).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "L17 EnglishPod AirportPick-up".
Audio name on your CD: "L17 EnglishPod AirportPick-up.mp3".
Exercise.
Today’s Monday and Denisse Richardsen just arrived to London at 6pm. Jack Johnson went to the airport to pick her up. Try to find out what her schedule is during her stay.
Vocabulary
Baggage. Noun.
Luggage. Noun.
Sleep in. Verb.
Get settled. Verb.
Have a rest. Verb.
Get over something. Verb.
Useful Phrases.
Let me help you with
No worries.
That would be lovely.
That sounds great.
We would love to invite you…
I would love to come.
That is very considerate of you. Similar to being thoughtful, the opposite would be “That’s selfish”.
Jet lag.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html .
Questions about context
1. Where’s the car? Is it far away?
2. Did anybody say a compliment?
3. What’s the weather like?
4. Where’s she staying?
5. What’s the plan for the rest of the evening?
6. What´s the plan for tomorrow (Tuesday)?
7. How about tomorrow night?
8. What´s the plan for the day after tomorrow (Wednesday).
9. What´s the rest of the plan for Wednesday?
10. What’s the plan for Thursday?
11.When’s she getting her flight back home?
Extra work: "Allergy season reaches peak" (in your CD)
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "A Spoonful of Sugar for Broadway".
Video name on your CD: "A Spoonful of Sugar for Broadway" i-tunes music player file.
To download iTunes, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Questions about context.
1. Why was allergy season delayed?
2. How do you know there's pollen in the air when you go outside during April in Washington?
3. What could happen if all you do is take over the counter medicine?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html .
Extra work: "Bob and Rob Pink Eye" (in your CD)
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bob&RobPinkEye".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobPinkEye.mp3".
To download iTunes, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Questions about context.
What's the matter with Bob?
Getting Familiar with "Must" (in your CD).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show Must-Can't".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show Must-Can't.mp3".
Exercise.
Have some practice with the examples you listen to and examples of your own. Write 2 or 3.
Extra work: New Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease are at Reach.
Watch the video at http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/06/02/health/research/colombia-alzheimers.html
Questions about context.
1. What's so unusual about Alzheimer's disease in Yarumal, Colombia?
2. Who's Laura Cuartas?
3. What is Dr. Francisco Lobera doing for these people in Colombia?
4. What do the tests involve?
5. Describe Carlos Alberto's case and his family.
Extra Work: 127 Hours: Official Trailer.
Exercise.
Find the exercise at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2011/03/danny-boyless-127-hours.html .
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html .
Extra Work: Patients with Migraine.
Audio.
Listen to what these people have to say about migraine. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/12/15/health/healthguide/TE_migraine.html?ref=health
Exercise.
Tell us what triggers their migraines and what it is like to live with it for them.
Skip Masland:
Vickie Martin:
William Car:
Aviva Goldfarb
Tracey Makowsky:
Terri Sinnott:
Questions about context.
1. Write Leslie’s message at her voicemail.
2. Write Celia’s message at her voicemail.
3. Write Amanda’s message at her voicemail.
4. Who did Jeff finally go to the concert with? How was it?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html
Getting Familiar with "Should" on page 37.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show Should".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show Should.mp3".
Exercise.
Have some practice with the examples you listen to. Write 3 or 4.
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html
Outlet Shopping Secrets Video on page 42.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Outlet Shopping Secrets".
Video name on your CD: "Outlet Shopping Secrets" MPEG-4 file.
Questions about context.
1. According to the article, tell us in your own words what seems to be good about going shopping to the outlets.
2. How big is Woodbury Common Outlets? How do you know?
3. Give us an example of a bargain found there.
Extra Work: Airport Pick-up (in your CD).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "L17 EnglishPod AirportPick-up".
Audio name on your CD: "L17 EnglishPod AirportPick-up.mp3".
Exercise.
Today’s Monday and Denisse Richardsen just arrived to London at 6pm. Jack Johnson went to the airport to pick her up. Try to find out what her schedule is during her stay.
Vocabulary
Baggage. Noun.
Luggage. Noun.
Sleep in. Verb.
Get settled. Verb.
Have a rest. Verb.
Get over something. Verb.
Useful Phrases.
Let me help you with
No worries.
That would be lovely.
That sounds great.
We would love to invite you…
I would love to come.
That is very considerate of you. Similar to being thoughtful, the opposite would be “That’s selfish”.
Jet lag.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html .
Questions about context
1. Where’s the car? Is it far away?
2. Did anybody say a compliment?
3. What’s the weather like?
4. Where’s she staying?
5. What’s the plan for the rest of the evening?
6. What´s the plan for tomorrow (Tuesday)?
7. How about tomorrow night?
8. What´s the plan for the day after tomorrow (Wednesday).
9. What´s the rest of the plan for Wednesday?
10. What’s the plan for Thursday?
11.When’s she getting her flight back home?
Extra work: "Allergy season reaches peak" (in your CD)
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "A Spoonful of Sugar for Broadway".
Video name on your CD: "A Spoonful of Sugar for Broadway" i-tunes music player file.
To download iTunes, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Questions about context.
1. Why was allergy season delayed?
2. How do you know there's pollen in the air when you go outside during April in Washington?
3. What could happen if all you do is take over the counter medicine?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html .
Extra work: "Bob and Rob Pink Eye" (in your CD)
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bob&RobPinkEye".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobPinkEye.mp3".
To download iTunes, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Questions about context.
What's the matter with Bob?
Getting Familiar with "Must" (in your CD).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "ETJ Show Must-Can't".
Audio name on your CD: "ETJ Show Must-Can't.mp3".
Exercise.
Have some practice with the examples you listen to and examples of your own. Write 2 or 3.
Extra work: New Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease are at Reach.
Watch the video at http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/06/02/health/research/colombia-alzheimers.html
Questions about context.
1. What's so unusual about Alzheimer's disease in Yarumal, Colombia?
2. Who's Laura Cuartas?
3. What is Dr. Francisco Lobera doing for these people in Colombia?
4. What do the tests involve?
5. Describe Carlos Alberto's case and his family.
Extra Work: 127 Hours: Official Trailer.
Exercise.
Find the exercise at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2011/03/danny-boyless-127-hours.html .
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-17.html .
Extra Work: Patients with Migraine.
Audio.
Listen to what these people have to say about migraine. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/12/15/health/healthguide/TE_migraine.html?ref=health
Exercise.
Tell us what triggers their migraines and what it is like to live with it for them.
Skip Masland:
Vickie Martin:
William Car:
Aviva Goldfarb
Tracey Makowsky:
Terri Sinnott:
11/20/2009
Extra Work Lesson 07
Practice 4 Page 15.
Exercise.
Describe your friends and family. Please write four or five examples.
ex. My sister is funny and smart, but sometimes she's talkative.
Put it in Writing Page 17.
Exercise.
Now write an e-mail to a friend. Tell him / her about:
1. your new job or
2. your English class or
3. your new home.
Checking in at the airport Page 20.
Description: This is a conversation between the person from the check-in staff and the passenger when the passenger wants to check in.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Get in touch".
Audio name on your CD: "CheckingInAtTheAirport.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. Does he want window or aisle?
2. Does he have any luggage with him?
3. Which piece of luggage is he checking in?
4. What gate is the flight leaving from?
5. What's the seat number?
6. What's the boarding time?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/03/scripts-lesson-07.html .
Get in Touch Page 19
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "GetInTouch".
Audio name on your CD: "GetInTouch.mp3".
Questions About Context.
1. How does Carter get in touch with his friends?
2. How does Carter's daughter get in touch with her friends?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/03/scripts-lesson-07.html
Extra Audio: PhrasalVerbs GetOn GetAlong.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "PhrasalVerbs GetOn GetAlong".
Audio name on your CD: "PhrasalVerbs GetOn GetAlong.mp3".
Exercise.
Write a few examples using get on and get along.
Vocabulary.
Get on. Verb. Put on.
Get on. Verb. Board.
Get on with. Verb. Continue with.
Get along. Verb. Have a good relationship.
Get on. Verb. British. Get along.
Extra Video: Sesame Street: Family (also in your CD)
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Sesame Street: Family with Al Roker" (from 1:52 to 2:38).
Video name on your CD: Sesame Street_ Family with Al Roker" iTunes Music Player file (from 1:52 to 2:38).
Exercise about context.
Tell us about Al's family.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/03/scripts-lesson-07.html .
Extra Video: Sesame Street: Mail.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Sesame Street: Mail with Christopher Meloni" (from 1:48 to 3:00).
Video name on your CD: Sesame Street_ Mail with Christopher" iTunes Music Player file (from 1:48 to 3:00).
Exercise about context.
1. Who's receiving the letter?
2. Who's sending the letter?
3. Where are the other letters and packages going?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/03/scripts-lesson-07.html .
Extra Audio: 033 Describing People.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "033_describing_people".
Audio name on your CD: "DescribingPeople.mp3".
Exercise.
Listen to these adjectives and use them to describe people at school, in your office or in your family. Please write four or five examples.
ex. Andrew is fun and bossy.
Gloria is moody and smart.
Vocabulary.
Optimistic.
Positive.
Easy going.
Fun.
Apathetic.
Moody.
Sad.
Bossy.
Arrogant. Cognate.
Smart.
Confident.
Better than others.
Satisfied.
Complacent. Cognate.
Ambitious. Cognate.
Snobby.
Gullible. When you believe everything someone says to you.
Pushy.
Indifferent. Cognate.
Chill. Also cool.
Exercise.
Describe your friends and family. Please write four or five examples.
ex. My sister is funny and smart, but sometimes she's talkative.
Put it in Writing Page 17.
Exercise.
Now write an e-mail to a friend. Tell him / her about:
1. your new job or
2. your English class or
3. your new home.
Checking in at the airport Page 20.
Description: This is a conversation between the person from the check-in staff and the passenger when the passenger wants to check in.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Get in touch".
Audio name on your CD: "CheckingInAtTheAirport.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. Does he want window or aisle?
2. Does he have any luggage with him?
3. Which piece of luggage is he checking in?
4. What gate is the flight leaving from?
5. What's the seat number?
6. What's the boarding time?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/03/scripts-lesson-07.html .
Get in Touch Page 19
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "GetInTouch".
Audio name on your CD: "GetInTouch.mp3".
Questions About Context.
1. How does Carter get in touch with his friends?
2. How does Carter's daughter get in touch with her friends?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/03/scripts-lesson-07.html
Extra Audio: PhrasalVerbs GetOn GetAlong.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "PhrasalVerbs GetOn GetAlong".
Audio name on your CD: "PhrasalVerbs GetOn GetAlong.mp3".
Exercise.
Write a few examples using get on and get along.
Vocabulary.
Get on. Verb. Put on.
Get on. Verb. Board.
Get on with. Verb. Continue with.
Get along. Verb. Have a good relationship.
Get on. Verb. British. Get along.
Extra Video: Sesame Street: Family (also in your CD)
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Sesame Street: Family with Al Roker" (from 1:52 to 2:38).
Video name on your CD: Sesame Street_ Family with Al Roker" iTunes Music Player file (from 1:52 to 2:38).
Exercise about context.
Tell us about Al's family.
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/03/scripts-lesson-07.html .
Extra Video: Sesame Street: Mail.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Sesame Street: Mail with Christopher Meloni" (from 1:48 to 3:00).
Video name on your CD: Sesame Street_ Mail with Christopher" iTunes Music Player file (from 1:48 to 3:00).
1. Who's receiving the letter?
2. Who's sending the letter?
3. Where are the other letters and packages going?
Script.
Find it at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/03/scripts-lesson-07.html .
Extra Audio: 033 Describing People.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "033_describing_people".
Audio name on your CD: "DescribingPeople.mp3".
Exercise.
Listen to these adjectives and use them to describe people at school, in your office or in your family. Please write four or five examples.
ex. Andrew is fun and bossy.
Gloria is moody and smart.
Vocabulary.
Optimistic.
Positive.
Easy going.
Fun.
Apathetic.
Moody.
Sad.
Bossy.
Arrogant. Cognate.
Smart.
Confident.
Better than others.
Satisfied.
Complacent. Cognate.
Ambitious. Cognate.
Snobby.
Gullible. When you believe everything someone says to you.
Pushy.
Indifferent. Cognate.
Chill. Also cool.
Extra Work Lesson 06
Practice 1 and 2 page 2 and 4.
Look at the following menu (click on it to make it look bigger) and complete the conversation.
Clerk: Yes, ______.
Client A: ________________. Anything for you?
Client B: _________________, please.
Clerk: ____________ or _____________?
Client B: Make it ________.
Clerk: Is it for here or to go?
Client A: ______________ .
Clerk: __________________, please… out of ______________…
__________________ is your change.
Beers per Capita Page 6.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bob&RobShow BeersPerCapita".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobShow BeersPerCapita.mp3"
Questions about Context.
1) How many beers did Rob have last Sunday?
2) Which countries drink the most beer per capita?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
…
13.
3) Which country consumes the most beer in the whole world?
4) How many people live in China according to Rob and Bob?
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2011/01/scripts-lesson-06.html .
English Café #10: The Super Bowl (Extra work).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "English Cafe #10" (From 2:49 to 9:00).
Audio name on your CD: "EnglishCafe SuperbowlandPizzas.mp3" (From 2:49 to 9:00)
Exercise.
Listen to Jeff talking about the Super Bowl from 2006.
Questions about Context.
1. Who plays against the Steelers at the Superbowl?
2. Why are they called Steelers?
3. According to the Wall Street Journal, what’s popular to eat on Super Bowl Sunday?
4. Does Jeff like the Superbowl?
5. According to Jeff, What’s the interesting thing about the Superbowl?
Look at the following menu (click on it to make it look bigger) and complete the conversation.
Client A: ________________. Anything for you?
Client B: _________________, please.
Clerk: ____________ or _____________?
Client B: Make it ________.
Clerk: Is it for here or to go?
Client A: ______________ .
Clerk: __________________, please… out of ______________…
__________________ is your change.
Beers per Capita Page 6.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Bob&RobShow BeersPerCapita".
Audio name on your CD: "Bob&RobShow BeersPerCapita.mp3"
Questions about Context.
1) How many beers did Rob have last Sunday?
2) Which countries drink the most beer per capita?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
…
13.
3) Which country consumes the most beer in the whole world?
4) How many people live in China according to Rob and Bob?
Find the transcript at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2011/01/scripts-lesson-06.html .
English Café #10: The Super Bowl (Extra work).
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "English Cafe #10" (From 2:49 to 9:00).
Audio name on your CD: "EnglishCafe SuperbowlandPizzas.mp3" (From 2:49 to 9:00)
Exercise.
Listen to Jeff talking about the Super Bowl from 2006.
Questions about Context.
1. Who plays against the Steelers at the Superbowl?
2. Why are they called Steelers?
3. According to the Wall Street Journal, what’s popular to eat on Super Bowl Sunday?
4. Does Jeff like the Superbowl?
5. According to Jeff, What’s the interesting thing about the Superbowl?
11/18/2009
Extra Work Lesson 15
How to Sell your Home page 7.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "How to Sell Your Home".
Video name on your CD: "HowToSellYourHome" (MPEG 4 file).
Questions about context.
1. Where’s the house Celine and Warren are planning to buy? Could you describe it for us?
2. What type of trouble are they facing to move to their dream house?
3. What needs to be done to sell quickly according to Kirsten Kemp?
4. Who needs to catch up to be able to sell faster? How come?
5. What else do Celine and Warren need to do to be able to sell?
Script
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
Sharing an Apartment Page 4.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "SharingAnApartment".
Audio name on your CD: "SharingAnApartment.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. Why is Jeff looking for a roomate?
2. Provide a detailed description of the apartment.
3. What did Jeff’s previous roomate leave behind? What did he take with him?
4. Can you tell us some of the agreements between Jeff and Andrew?
5. When’s Andrew moving in?
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
Blockbuster Commercial page 11.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Blockbuster (MOV)".
Video name on your CD: "Blockbuster (MOV)" (Quick Time file).
To download the quicktime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Exercise about context.
Write a paragraph to explain how the blockbuster store works, how you get your videos, how you pick them and so on.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
Extra work: Documenting Doppelgangers (video in your CD).
A news report from ABC's 20/20 that's about a peculiar photographer in Canada.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Documenting Doppelgangers".
Video name on your CD: "Documenting Doppelgangers" QuickTime file.
To download the QuickTime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Remember any books or movies talking about Doppelgangers? Alma Murillo suggests a book by Saramago called "The Double". Find out about it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Double_(novel) . She also suggests watching a famous Kievslovksy movie called "The Double Life of Véronique". Find out about its plot at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Double_Life_of_V%C3%A9ronique . Another good example lies on perhaps the best Hitchcock movie. Find out about "Vertigo" at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo_(film) .
Questions about context.
1- What’s the story all about?
2- Where’s the photographer from?
3- How easy is it for participants to be ready for each shooting?
4- Are there any restrictions as to who can participate?
5- How did he manage to get so many participants?
6- What so unusual about the young ladies from Montreal?
Extra work: Dogs make great exercise partners. (video in your CD).
A news report from a local NBC station in Washington, DC. It talks about the benefits when you exercise with your dog.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Dogs Make Great Exercise Partners".
Video name on your CD: "Dogs Make Great Exercise Partners" QuickTime file.
To download the QuickTime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Questions about Context.
1- According to Lou, what are the great advantages of exercising with a dog?
2- What’s wrong with pet dogs nowadays?
3- What does Dr. Weissman suggest you do if you start exercising with your dog?
4- Mention some of the things Lou hates doing if he wants to exercise?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
Extra Info.
Find extra info about dogs as exercise partners at http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/the-best-walking-partner-man-vs-dog/
Extra work: Are you getting enough sleep? (in your CD)
Also from the news show from a local station in Washington, DC. It's about the problems you have if you don't sleep enough.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Are You Getting Enough Sleep"'.
Video name on your CD: "NBCAreYouGettingEnoughSleep" (iTunes music player File).
To download iTunes, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ .
Questions about context.
1- What's so important about getting enough sleep?
2- What does everybody in the US think about sleeping?
3- According to doctors and people interviewed on the street, what happens if you don’t sleep enough?
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "How to Sell Your Home".
Video name on your CD: "HowToSellYourHome" (MPEG 4 file).
Questions about context.
1. Where’s the house Celine and Warren are planning to buy? Could you describe it for us?
2. What type of trouble are they facing to move to their dream house?
3. What needs to be done to sell quickly according to Kirsten Kemp?
4. Who needs to catch up to be able to sell faster? How come?
5. What else do Celine and Warren need to do to be able to sell?
Script
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
Sharing an Apartment Page 4.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "SharingAnApartment".
Audio name on your CD: "SharingAnApartment.mp3".
Questions about context.
1. Why is Jeff looking for a roomate?
2. Provide a detailed description of the apartment.
3. What did Jeff’s previous roomate leave behind? What did he take with him?
4. Can you tell us some of the agreements between Jeff and Andrew?
5. When’s Andrew moving in?
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
Blockbuster Commercial page 11.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Blockbuster (MOV)".
Video name on your CD: "Blockbuster (MOV)" (Quick Time file).
To download the quicktime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Exercise about context.
Write a paragraph to explain how the blockbuster store works, how you get your videos, how you pick them and so on.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
Extra work: Documenting Doppelgangers (video in your CD).
A news report from ABC's 20/20 that's about a peculiar photographer in Canada.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Documenting Doppelgangers".
Video name on your CD: "Documenting Doppelgangers" QuickTime file.
To download the QuickTime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Remember any books or movies talking about Doppelgangers? Alma Murillo suggests a book by Saramago called "The Double". Find out about it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Double_(novel) . She also suggests watching a famous Kievslovksy movie called "The Double Life of Véronique". Find out about its plot at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Double_Life_of_V%C3%A9ronique . Another good example lies on perhaps the best Hitchcock movie. Find out about "Vertigo" at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo_(film) .
Questions about context.
1- What’s the story all about?
2- Where’s the photographer from?
3- How easy is it for participants to be ready for each shooting?
4- Are there any restrictions as to who can participate?
5- How did he manage to get so many participants?
6- What so unusual about the young ladies from Montreal?
Extra work: Dogs make great exercise partners. (video in your CD).
A news report from a local NBC station in Washington, DC. It talks about the benefits when you exercise with your dog.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Dogs Make Great Exercise Partners".
Video name on your CD: "Dogs Make Great Exercise Partners" QuickTime file.
To download the QuickTime software, click http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Questions about Context.
1- According to Lou, what are the great advantages of exercising with a dog?
2- What’s wrong with pet dogs nowadays?
3- What does Dr. Weissman suggest you do if you start exercising with your dog?
4- Mention some of the things Lou hates doing if he wants to exercise?
Script.
Find the script at http://englishvillemexico.blogspot.com/2010/04/scripts-lesson-15.html .
Extra Info.
Find extra info about dogs as exercise partners at http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/the-best-walking-partner-man-vs-dog/
Extra work: Are you getting enough sleep? (in your CD)
Also from the news show from a local station in Washington, DC. It's about the problems you have if you don't sleep enough.
Video name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Are You Getting Enough Sleep"'.
Video name on your CD: "NBCAreYouGettingEnoughSleep" (iTunes music player File).
To download iTunes, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ .
Questions about context.
1- What's so important about getting enough sleep?
2- What does everybody in the US think about sleeping?
3- According to doctors and people interviewed on the street, what happens if you don’t sleep enough?
10/28/2009
Banning Cell Phones at Work
As last week's the Color of Money Question, I asked if employers should ban workers from using their cell phones on the job.
Here's what you said:
"I hate it when I see employees obviously enjoying their calls when their desks are filled with paperwork, the store is in disarray, the checkout lines are long or their customers cannot get their attention for assistance," wrote Rina Lerner of Wayne, N.J. "When I am the customer it's all about me and I want 100 percent of the employee's attention."
Betsy Gorman of Big Flats, N.Y. says, "Hate to sound like a meanie, but I vote for banning cell phones at work. Probably one in 500 calls are true emergencies."
"I think we have forgotten what a true emergency is," says Sheri Wallace of Severn, Md. "For 100 plus employees, we don't get many emergency phone calls."
Jeanne Distretti of Memphis, Tenn. feels some leniency is in order. "We have many single moms employed as medical assistants," she said. "I initiated a policy that said there could be no cell phones in patient care areas but I tolerate a phone on vibrate if the employee goes to the break room to answer/return the call."
E. M. Taylor of Clinton, Md., says, "companies should have a policy in place that allows personal calls through their switchboard, office clerical help or individual employee phones."
N. Thompson of Kernersville, N.C. doesn't believe cell phones should be restricted at all.
"Are a few bad apples spoiling the bunch?" says Thompson. "This is the desperate act of a very weak management team who lacks the maturity and professionalism to deal with the bad seeds. I'd love for them to block my sick child from calling me. Better yet, if my child missed a bus or was stranded and could not contact me because my employer prohibited it, I would hire an attorney so fast it would shock them."
Brainstorm
What do you think about banning cellphones at work? Share your thoughts with us.
Here's what you said:
"I hate it when I see employees obviously enjoying their calls when their desks are filled with paperwork, the store is in disarray, the checkout lines are long or their customers cannot get their attention for assistance," wrote Rina Lerner of Wayne, N.J. "When I am the customer it's all about me and I want 100 percent of the employee's attention."
Betsy Gorman of Big Flats, N.Y. says, "Hate to sound like a meanie, but I vote for banning cell phones at work. Probably one in 500 calls are true emergencies."
"I think we have forgotten what a true emergency is," says Sheri Wallace of Severn, Md. "For 100 plus employees, we don't get many emergency phone calls."
Jeanne Distretti of Memphis, Tenn. feels some leniency is in order. "We have many single moms employed as medical assistants," she said. "I initiated a policy that said there could be no cell phones in patient care areas but I tolerate a phone on vibrate if the employee goes to the break room to answer/return the call."
E. M. Taylor of Clinton, Md., says, "companies should have a policy in place that allows personal calls through their switchboard, office clerical help or individual employee phones."
N. Thompson of Kernersville, N.C. doesn't believe cell phones should be restricted at all.
"Are a few bad apples spoiling the bunch?" says Thompson. "This is the desperate act of a very weak management team who lacks the maturity and professionalism to deal with the bad seeds. I'd love for them to block my sick child from calling me. Better yet, if my child missed a bus or was stranded and could not contact me because my employer prohibited it, I would hire an attorney so fast it would shock them."
Brainstorm
What do you think about banning cellphones at work? Share your thoughts with us.
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