Monday, November 30, 2015

Monday's Assignment

Santa Claus, Old Saint Nick, Rudoph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Postal Code H0H 0H0 ... what have these to do with Christmas?

Actually, a lot, just not the historical one, like the name Quirinius. Check out the sixth line of the tablet below--do you see part of the name of the Roman governor named Publius Sulpicius Quirinius?

Unbeknownst to him, and perhaps you've just seen his name for the very first time, Quirinius played an important role in the historicalChristmas! But in what way?

1. Dictation from Chirbit: 1:50 - 2:56 (Answer: Video link will come alive later)
1. Check your transcript with a partner.
2. Let your teacher know you have published.
3. Wait for the announcement to refresh your browser.
2. Compare the story with the original document. Take notes, and then discuss any similarities and differences.
1. Why do people wish each other a Merry Christmas?
2. How is the celebration different in other countries?
3. Share in a group of three or more
3. Here are your tasks for this afternoon:
   
   1. Role play: Singing Christmas Carols
   2. Listening and Vocabulary: The Christmas Gift
   3. Singing time!

About 2000 years ago, a young girl named Mary was visited by an angelangle. The angelangle's name was GabrielGregorio. He told Mary that God wanted her to have a very special baby and that she was to call the baby Jesus. A little while later, Mary was married to a carpenter named Joseph. Even though she was going to have her baby very soon, they had to make a long journey to a little town called BethlehemBeferiham. When they arrived in BethlehemBefriham, there were many people there already, and Joseph could not find anywhere for them to stay. Finally, an inn-keeper told Joseph that they could stay his stable with the animals. 

Joseph and Mary settled down and there amongamount the animals Jesus was born. They wrapped the baby up in warm clothes and laid him in a manger filled the major field with straw. Meanwhile on the hills outside of BethlehemBeferiham, some shepherds who were watching over their sheep noticed a bright light in the sky. They had never seen anything like it before and they were afraid. An angel appeared and told them not to be frightened. Instead they should be happy since a very special baby had been born who was a son of God.      

Friday, November 27, 2015

Friday Nov 27: Field Trip to Chocolate Factory and Buffet Lunch

On the brink of the festive season, we're ending this week with a sweet holiday food theme. This Friday's field trip begins with car pooling from Don Mills at 10 a.m., and it aims to cover a chocolate factory in the neighbourhood before proceeding to Frankie Tomatto's, a popular buffet restaurant.


There may be employment opportunities available, too!

If you'd like to join the lunch, it's $14 per person (or about $18 after tax and tip, or more if you order drinks). Come hungry!
And don't forget to submit your review after the trip.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Thursday's Assignment

Welcome back! We have a busy day today before our field trip tomorrow.

Before our movie this afternoon and the informational talk later this morning, here are your tasks:

1. Grab a partner and create a chirbit with yesterday's Dictation Triptych:
1. Record without practising.
2. Practise jumping between columns 2 and 3 at least twice, and then record again.
3. Then record a third time with only A (the judge) looking at the Dictation Triptych. B (applicant) can choose to be creative in answering.
4. Publish all three recordings to your blogs.
5. Also, as follow-up on your blogs, state 
1. What you did well, 
2. What could be improved, and 
3. What you learnt in this activity.
6. 3. Then leave a comment on 2 classmates’ blogs on 
1. What they did well (Loud, clear voice; eye contact; very few pronunciation mistakes) and 
2. What might be done to improve it (more practice with a partner; practising w/v or v/b sounds).
2. Did your parents ever tell you to go do some physical exercise? Today, we have a community nurse coming in to talk about Physical Activity. So remove headphones, grab a partner, and role play before listening: Childhood fitness.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Wednesday's Assignment

What should fathers do in the home? Mothers? Kids? Do you believe in clear gender roles?

In my opinion, the father should be an electrician, a plumber, a driver, a carpenter, a security, a mechanic and 
a coach in the home. The mother should be a baker, a barber, a caretaker, a cleaner, a cook, a tailor, a nurse, 
a teacher, a comforter and a friend in the home. I don't believe in clear gender roles. Most people say
they can't do something just because they don't want to do by themselves.   

Discuss with a partner what might be a good caption here.

SAY! WHERE IS MY MOTHER?

Here are your tasks:

1. Role play: Being a Stay-at-Home Dad
2. Using the vocabulary learned, write 6 sentences describing family roles and responsibilities in your country of origin.
3. Cross-check with a classmates before publishing.

1. http://chirb.it/q3bGND

2. to put it that way/ caretaker/ household chore/ modern sensibility/ change up gender role/ radical lifestyle
When I was a little girl, I saw my parent always quarreled with each other about who should do the household 

chores. They were so busy because they were all the breadwinners. After I married, the situation changed 
since my parents retired and could help us as caretakers. In China, most people can't support their families 

 only with one person's salary. Nowadays, many people like to live a radical lifestyle and choose no child in the 
home. I am not a feminist. But I think that financial independent for the women is very important. 

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Tuesday's Assignment

So, here's something to do before some of you move on to Workplace English ... Was it hard coming to Canada? Is it hard trying to become a citizen?

Is this cartoon funny? Why or why not? Discuss with a partner.

Here are your tasks:

1. Watch this video, and take dictation from 0:52 to 1:34. (For transcript see below.*) Then listen with a partner, and make corrections before publishing.
1. In the article, locate the six bullet points listing changes in immigration policy.
2. In a group of 3 or 4, discuss these points.
2. Create a short instructional on the appeal process for family sponsorship. Read and record a chirbit in your voice for your partner oftheir writing from Monday morning's assignment. Allow them to publish the audio link on their blog, and vice versa.

* Click below to see the transcript (Thanks to Zachary from York U's TESOL!):

1. http://bcove.me/obkn3ijw
Canada is a part of the North American (Free) Tread Agreement. NAFTA is very important to us. Our relationship
of this continent has been soured over 10 years Stephen Harper who does not get along with the American
president and who has strange relationship with Mexico too extremely high degree. We need to ensure that Canada
is a country that is accepting refugees who are fleeing persecution from all source of difference places around the
world for all difference reasons. We're committed (to) working to ensure that those applications process responsible
and speedy fashion. But we know there are other way(s) doing that. They are simply slapping Mexican citizen visa.
That hurt Canada tourism. That hurt relationship with our continent partner and quite frankly hurt our economical
growth with NAFTA. Canada needs to do right by our continental neighbors and a part of that is removing the visa
restriction on Mexican citizen.

 

Monday, November 23, 2015

Monday's Assignment

What's your family like? Immigrants often travel as families or try to reunify their families at a later time. What is the process for sponsoring family members to Canada? We start on the weekly theme of family relationships with the following flowchart:

Here are your tasks:

1. CLB 5 R Interpret a simple chart to explain a familiar government process (such as how a law is passed). Write 8 or more sentences about how the above process works.
1. Try to use passive verbs in the present tense, e.g. If your application is accepted, you do not need to reapply, or Next, the appeal is considered by the CIC.
2. Check your sentences with a partner before posting.
2. Compare this process with that in your country of origin. Add 2 - 3 sentences. What are some major differences?

Here's this afternoon's tasks:

1. Role play: Roles within the Family
2. Google to identify the historical background of “the prodigal son,” “scapegoat,” and “lion’s den.”
3. Exchange notes with at least 2 classmates.

Dear Ann,
The last email, you told me your application to sponsor your husband to Canada was refused by CIC. I'm sorry to hear that and hope you feel better soon.

I cheeked the website of IRB and found the Sponsorship Appeal Process. First at all, you should clarify the issues in  your application. Second, your appeal with the IRB should be filed within 30 days.  According to the IRB tribunal process, a hearing appeal will be holding involving the appellant and Minister's counsel. Your appeal is considered by IAD member. Or it may be sent to ADR.  If your appeal is allowed, CIC will resume processing your sponsorship application and grant a permanent resident visa. However, CIC may be denies on other grounds. You may apply to the Federal Court of Canada for review of the IRB's decision.
Please let me know If you have any question or concern.
Best Regards 
yucho

citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) In 1996, CIC published the Canadian Language Benchmarks: English as a Second .....Reading. Writing. CLB 5: Initial. CLB 6: Developing. CLB 7: Adequate. programo

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

Friday, November 20, 2015 (finish)

Friday's Assignment

Do you expect your future employer to offer exactly the salary you imagine getting?

Definitely, I do. I don't want my employer underestimates me. I will persuade him to
give me a chance proving his decide of hiring me is right. 

Here are your tasks:

1. Role play: Negotiating Salary
2. Write comments on at least 3 classmates' reports.

a salary range between/ given our budget constraints/ an attractive compensation package
will to up/ increase you rannual vacation time/ jump at/ close the gap in salary/ be doable
 the ceiling for that position

Thursday, November 19, 2015 (finish)

Thursday's Field Trip

1. Write a trip report of yesterday’s Job Fair. 
1. Write down 5 experiences/facts about the job fair, e.g. who you talked to the longest, any pattern you noticed about employers/job hunters.
2. Update your list with 3 other classmates before drafting.
3. Check your drafts with 3 other classmates before publishing.
1. What are the best ways to use your editing checklist?
2. Did you learn anything while checking for your classmates?
4. Add pictures/videos to your trip report.

This is my second time attending (to attend) the job fair. It was holden at Global Kingdom Ministries Centre in Scarborough. (Maybe it was so early,) There were not a lot of people there. After practicing lots how to make the interview (at) in the school, we  finally had a chance to communicate with the real companies' representatives ( representation) face to face. The first one (we were talking) I spoke was from JVS Toronto International Credential Assessment Service. He was very kind and explained their services patiently ( presently). Compared with WES, they charge much less and only need 8 weeks of the process. That was really good news. The second one was a lady from Seneca Workforce Skills Center. I told her that I failed the Seneca college's admission test three years ago. She suggested me a free program at Seneca if my ESL level was at 6. I appreciated it (with that) and shared the news with my classmates. The third one(men) was from Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada. He recommended the Ultrasound Technologist Program (ARDMS) to me. I filled the form out and hoped (get) to keep in touch. The fourth person was a lady who was from AGTA Home Health Care. She told me I could have a job right now if I want to fill the application form out. I asked whether (or nor) I need some training or license for the job. She answered me I don't need them(those) if I were a nurse before. I inquired (required) where I would be working (at). She told me at the private homes (house). I hesitated because I (have) never worked (been working at)as the private nurse (house) before. At last, I left, because I can't deal with a patient independently now. The first step is always the hardest. I should be prepared.    

 

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 (3*24)

Wednesday's Assignment

What are some important terms in a job interview?

Here are your tasks on the language of employment:

1. Role play: Practise aloud at least 3 sets of dialogue.
2. Practise one of them with a partner, and create a youtube wefie together.
3. Make sure you have registered for tomorrow’s job fair.

New Dialogue

--Hi, come on in. I'm Yucho, Take a sit, please.

--Hi, I'm Ann. Nice to meet you.

--I'm glad you to made it here in one piece. So, Ann, would you please talk something about yourself?

--Sure. I had more than 20 year's experience in the hospital as a nurse before I came here. Then, I 

  have 2 year's experience in the restaurant as a cook in Canada. I'm able to quickly adapt with the new

  work environment.I can make the clients feel comfortable for interact with me. And I always try to be

  ahead of the curve.

--That's great. Then tell me your greatest weaknesses.

--I have to say that I can be too much of trying to be ahead of the curve.

--Really?

--That's just me.  

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Tuesday's Assignment

What's better than a portfolio and a printed resume? How about a video resume?

Interesting? Interested? Here are more samples.

A video resume is an interesting progress in the digital age. I'm so interested. But I don't think it could take a 

place of the traditional resume because it takes you more time if the man has to read hundreds or more 
resumes. 

1. Role Play: Preparing Your Video Resume
2. Take dictation from 0:32 - 0:41 of this video, check with a partner, and then 
3. record your own Youtube introduction.

1. Dictation

Let me guess. You like the (an) idea of having a video resume. But you're worried about what you are going to say, and 

you've seen all these other professionally produced videos and think how I can compete with that. Trust me, you're not

alone. To prepare the video resume that puts your full education and career background history and career aspirations 

into a 3-minute clip (club). It's not easy and takes a bit of (your) time to prepare. So why not do this for now: Record a 

video resume into a clip (club).  Simply introduce yourself on camera.  Say something like" Hi, my name's Jen, I'm 

currently seeking opportunities in retail fashion. Thank you for taking the(your) time to review my resume. Please do get in 

(again and) touch. That's it. In 15 seconds, You'll have shown someone:

A. What you look like.

B. How you present yourself.

c. Show a glimpse of yourself personality.

D. Manage yourself approachable.

On average (our rage) read resumes get a look that for 7 seconds, video resumes look that for 25 seconds. You have just 
increased your reach times four. Go on try it today at Video Recruit.com. 

2. New Word

 take the place of/ supplements/  outside interests and activities / a well-rounded person/ be marketing yourself as

wear business attire/  outfit is out/  knock you out of contention for/  What counts/  handle yourself in a business setting

selling yourself short/  as good as the next guy’s/  to believe in yourself/ professional and polished/ to hire as a stand-in

Monday, November 16, 2015

Monday's Assignment

You have your LINC/ESL e-portfolio here. But what does your career portfolio look like? Tell a
partner what you would put in it and what you wouldn't.
Welcome to this week's theme on employment and job interviews in preparation for this
Thursday's field trip!

I have no idea about the career portfolio. After I graduated from the nurse school, I could choose

 the hospital I'd like to go under my grades. I had been a nurse more than 20 years in China. Now, 

I came to Canada and began a new start. I thought I should familiar the local culture and  

accumulate Canadian experience. All of them I'd like to put in it.  

Here are your tasks:

• We start with this quick survey to review what you've learnt last week--on the theme of A Child's Education. Please post your answers under Comments below:
1. This week I learned to use Ctrl-F to find keyword.
2. I can use this when I would like to search  something in the big document.
3. I can do it well.  I can do it with help.  I can’t do it yet. 
4. The learning activity I liked best was the speaking and the writing.
5. I want to do more exercises about the speaking. 

1. Role play: Your Professional Portfolio
1. Practise by yourself, 
2. with a partner, and then 
3. before your teacher, before 
4. recording your chirbit.
2. Follow these Resume Wizard instructions. Invite 2 or 3 classmates to provide mutual suggestions.

1. Role play
 http://chirb.it/fKGgLD

2. Resume Wizard instructions
    Microsoft Word-  File- New- New Document- General Template- Other Document
    Resume Wizard- Style-  Professional- next
    Which type of resume would you like to create - professional resume - next
    Education, professional experience, languages-
    These headings are sometimes included in this type of resume.
    Select check boxes for headings you want.-Accreditation, Awards received- next
    Are there any additional headings you would like to add to your resume?
    Relevant Coursework-add
    There are your resume headings- Professional Experience- Move Up-remove-language
    next-finish

3. New Word
Ta da/ portfolio/ groundbreaking/ a fact sheet/ testimonials/ a work in progress/ room for growth

Friday , November 13, 2015

It's windy today. I was surprised when I found our classroom was locked while I got there. Unusually, today is PA day. All the TDSB' schools were closed. But Joseph never told us today's class will be cancel. It was weird because the other classes worked as usual. A woman told us to go to the next door. She introduced herself to us that her name is Claudia came from Mexico and works for Microskills. She would company with us whole day and emphasized that she is not a teacher and can't teach us anything. She introduced her partner Kizito who came from Nigeria. She spoke frankly and mentioned she has the accent. We should train our ears to try, to familiar and to understand the people who speak with the accent. Through her explanation, we learned more about Micreskills. Over 100,000 people found their job by Microskills help since 1984. It's brilliance! After a break, we did a little game. Everyone garbed five words from a hamlet and made a short story, It was fun. There was a team work for us in the afternoon. Red, William and me, we were in the same team. We searched a signed job from Job Bank online and wrote a resume. Finally, we finished our work. 

    

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Thursday's Assignment

In your country of origin, when do people tell their kids about the birds and the bees? How do
they do that? Is it mainly done in school or at home?
In China, we don't have the same idioms like "the birds and the bees". Most parents feel
embarrassed and don't like to talk about these thing with their children. They thought that is 
responsible for the school. The students begin to learn the subject named "Hygienic of the 
Physical "when they are at grade 5. The boys and the girls study it in the separate room.

Here are your tasks:

1. Role play: Describing Bodies
2. Read, think about, and discuss this report.
3. In which grades is homophobia discussed in this document? Use Ctrl-F to find keywords.
1. How is Canada's sex education compared to that in your country of origin?
2. Discuss this with a partner from a different country. Take notes.
3. Record on chirbit a group discussion about the similarities and differences as well as how you feel about what it should be like in Canada.
4. Listen to another group's chirbit and leave a comment.
4. Write a brief trip report about yesterday's Remembrance Day Service. When did you arrive, what did you see, who did you talk to, and how did you feel? Add pictures.
5. Sign up for next Thursday's job fair.

1. http://chirb.it/pFGv9f

2. In Canada, people could plan a rally to show their discontent. I used to see the teachers and the librarians to 
    form a human chain on the road when they were striking. The policemen were always on hand. No blood. No 
    crush. Everything was order and peaceful. I think it is enough.

the birds and the bees

The explanation of sexual reproduction. In old fashioned times people were embarrassed to discuss sex let alone tell children. So they used Mother nature as a metaphor to portray sex as a natural thing and not a crime punishable by eternal damnation.

"Now Philip, It's your fortieth birthday and I feel you are ready to know about the birds and the bees.."

be ogling at/  a flabby gut in the bunch/  to objectify the opposite sex / six-packs and guns/  long, lean body 
 It’s demeaning / on behalf of all men out there/  It’s her personality I admire / You could’ve fooled me 
appreciate you watching