10/4/2022     Topic: Getting Started with Conversation

Today’s Words

 

SKILL

Meaning: A skill is something a person learns to do and can do well.

EXAMPLES:

1.     Reading and writing English is a skill.

2.    Driving a car is a skill.

3.    Cooking a meal for your family is a skill.

4.    There are 4 language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

 

GOAL

Meaning: A goal is something a person plans to do in the future. It is something to work for.

A personal goal is a goal you have for yourself or others.

EXAMPLES:

1.     My goal is to read, write and speak English.

2.    My goal is to get a job.

 

HOLIDAY

Meaning: A holiday celebrates a person or thing. A day when people do not go to work or school. A day when many businesses close.

 holiday.

EXAMPLES:

1.     September 5 was the Labor Day holiday in America. (Labor means work.)

2.    Thanksgiving is an American holiday in November.

 

Small Group Questions

1.   What did you do during the break?

2. What classes are you taking in Fall quarter? For example, ESOL 2/3 or Ready to Work. When do your classes meet?

3.   We practice 2 skills in conversation class – listening and speaking. Which one is easy? Which is hard? Why?

4.   Name 2 personal goals you have for Conversation Class. For example, I want to learn new words.

5.   The Labor Day holiday was last month on September 5. Do you know what the holiday celebrates?

6.   Some businesses are closed on Labor Day. For example, banks. Can you name others?

7.  Many people like to have a picnic or a cookout on the holiday. What is a cookout? What are popular cookout foods? Do you like to have a cookout?

8.   Is there a Labor Day holiday in your home country? What is the date? How do people celebrate it?

9.  On Thursday, we will get to know our classmates and teachers. Name two things you would like to know about your classmates and teacher.

 

 

Class Goals

 

You will be able to:

1. Listen to and speak English

2. Understand English when someone speaks to you

3. Ask for help when speaking English

4. Get to know your teachers and classmates

 

Class Rules

 

1.       Come to class on time at 9:00am.

2.       Free Talk Time is at 8:45am. Come early.

3.       Call or Email if you cannot come to class. 

          Phone: 206-329-9972 or Email: Cynthia@putnamprice.com or pattyhansen.words@gmail.com

4.       Read the class blog. https://lsconvoam.blogspot.com/

 

When you don’t understand, what can you say?

1. I don’t understand. Please say it again.

2. Can you speak slowly?

3. I don’t understand. Can you explain?

4. I didn’t hear you. Can you speak louder?

5. Can you give an example?

 

A conversation is good when:

Everyone takes turns talking.

We help each other.

We ask our classmates questions.

We express our feelings and opinions.

We respect different opinions.