It's not to learn English and furthermore it's for those who don't speak French but like to be "à la mode" like "fashionista" Ha Ha Ha... Just have a look on this article.

http://www.lemonde.fr/style/visuel/2014/02/28/les-createurs-victimes-de-la-mode_4375578_1575563.html

And a "bullied song" Hé Hé Hé...

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hFw_cWg9U

Hi Everyone!

I used the website which is Exercises for the Academic Word List (AWL).

There are many English vocabulary exercises about nouns, verbs and adjectives.

We might use the website for the review after the class because some topic are about food, health, money.

It's not to difficult that is just matching exercises. Match the vocabulary on the right to the sentence on the left and if you don't know the vocabulary there are the meaning before the page in English!

Let's try it!

Mami

"Hola" everyone, I would like to comment  that the website that I visited is very interesting because you can find many ways to practice your vocabulary and the best thing is you never get bored! You can find different levels and topics with funny quizzes and puzzles that helps you to get more skills.    Actually I needed more time to go trough more games but any ways, now that I know the site I will go in another time to continue playing and practicing at the same time.
Have a good evening.
Armando..

Comments about independent websites

Add your comments below about what worked/didn't work/was useful/etc. when you explored the self-study website I gave you.

Newcomer Newsletter Issue 52

Hi everyone.  Here is a copy of the most recent Newcomer Newsletter.  It has articles that are useful for immigrants seeking citizenship.

Feel free to have a look.

Newcomer Newsletter 52 link

Congratulations to Stuart!!!

Valentines and chocolate

Have you enjoyed your chocolate box on Valentine’s day?

Today I want to invite all of you to some awareness (not to spoil your pleasure and I mean it) by taking a look on these articles:

http://www.terry.ubc.ca/2013/11/26/child-slavery-the-bitter-truth-behind-the-chocolate-industry/

http://www.foodispower.org/slavery-chocolate/

http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/child-slavery-and-chocolate-all-too-easy-to-find/

And this for Mom & Dad to be Wouf Wouf Wouf, Ha Ha Ha … and have some laughts by watching some videos by there.

http://o.canada.com/life/parenting/dad-in-training-when-the-kids-talk-back/

Perhaps you’ll be richer… for all the lovers…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUVT1NZtZPo

Cheer for Vancouver

1. Chance to see movie stars
    "Night at the Museum 3" will shoot in UBC Chem building
2. Angry Birds movie nests in Vancouver
  Rovio Entertainment has chosen Sony Pictures Imageworks in Vancouver as its primary animation house for the production of the Angry Birds movie. 

Opinions/Comments on blog posts homework

Please try to answer the following questions from the blog by commenting in the correct sections:

     Look for Shu’s post about people stealing other people’s lunches.  Do you think it’s smart for him to try it?  Why or why not?  Post in the comment section under his post.

      What healthy snacking tip do you feel is the most important from the article that I posted?  Explain why in the comment section under the post.

   Which healthy snack that has been posted on our blog sounds the most interesting to you?  Thank the person who posted it under their post, and explain why you want to try it.

Valentine's Day statistics video

Watch the video, and comment about the most surprising statistic that you heard and why.

Valentine's day statistics

Valentine's Day video/listening

Have a listen to this and do the questions.

Valentine's Day

Hello everyone, I just want to thank to Stuart about what he taught us yesterday. It was very useful and helpful. So I can describe the symptoms that Jason had then you'll know why Jason couldn't go to class recently.

    At the begin of last week, Jason started to have a sore throat. Then he had a bad fever for two days. And he felt very sick. Without any energy to get up, so he had to stay in bad all day long. After fever, he started to get a headache, then his noise stuffed, and then started to cough. This week had fever again. He got a very bad sick. I think he has got a terrible flu. Recently, many friends of mine had a cold or flu. I hope everyone could keep health.

Grammar Question

Dear Stuart!

Are you getting better now?


Anyway I sometimes confuse about grammar below.

I want to go to Hawaii. (I am hoping that I go to Hawaii)

I want you to go to Hawaii. (I am hoping that you go to Hawaii)
                                      Subject are different

Other case
I asked him to wait untill I came back. (No preposition + Infinitive)

It is difficult for me to learn French. (for + Inifinitive)

It is kind of you to help me. (of + Inifinitive)

I make you go shopping to super market. (No preposition + No Infinitive)


If you have a time, please teach me some rules individually or in our class.

Ken

Hello everyone:
    I would like to introduce you my favorite snack: Crepes au sucre. First you can make a dough with milk,eggs,butter,and sugar. Stir it well in a bowl then leave it for 20 minutes. Second, heat up a pan with a thin layer of butter in middle wave. Pour some dough in the pan and turn the pan quickly to make the dough spread out smoothly.Now grill the crust till we can see some small bubbles formation and the edge become gold. Then flip it over with a flipper to grill another side.
    If you want to eat crepes in healthy way,you can top it with sliced banana,strawberry or any fruits you like. However, I prefer to enjoy the guilty pleasure with chocolate cream, ice cream and ground peanut.

                                                                                                                                                   Jason

Vegetables article

What is 200 Calories Video

Check it out.  Very interesting.

Healthy snacking tips

Hi everyone.

Thanks to the students who are adding to our blog.  Here is an article about healthy snacking.

Question: What is a healthy snack that you like that uses at least two of the four food groups?  Let's share!
Post your answer in the comment section below.


Healthy snacking article

Have a healthy family day long weekend!
Stuart