ING - Classes in December

Dear All,
Here are what we may talk about in the class this month for each class. 記得要預習喔 ^^

ABC 1 - 12/21 ABC 2 - 12/30

-pp. 50, 51 - Cool Jobs: Working for Fun
-p. 54 – A New Study to Open Your Eyes
-pp. 12 ~ 17 – Hobbies


Biz 3 - 12/20, Biz 2 - 12/27, Biz 1 - 12/28

-p. 17 – Office Chitchat
-pp. 32 ~ 37 – Six Tips on Managing Conflict in the Workplace
-pp. 64 ~ 67 – Movie Roundup


Live - 12/23

-pp. 56 ~ 59 – Food Crisis Goes Global
-pp. 40 ~ 43 – A Life without Limits
-pp. 16 ~ 19 – Bread – A Life Staple



I'll see you soon...

Cheers ~

Christine Glass- My love will get you home (with lyrics)

Listen to this song, I like it a lot.

Community College - 寒假

Dear All,
這是我們寒假會上的課的型式,一篇文章加上問題討論。一堂課可以上兩篇左右。


Topic – Happiness Speaks Up

Reading-

Do you have any friends who talk too much? Maybe they’re just very happy. Scientists at the University of Arizona have discovered that happy people talk more. People in their study wore special recorders for four days. Every twelve minutes, the devices recorded thirty seconds of sounds, which included conversations. These same people also took tests to show their happiness level. Scientists were excited by the results.
The university study showed that the happiest people chatted about seventy percent more than the least happy people. They also skipped small talk and went right to meaningful conversation. In addition, scientists discovered that happier people spend less time alone than unhappy people.
The scientists now want to use this information to help unhappy people. They think that more meaningful conversations will cheer people up. Unhappy people may also benefit from being around more people. If you’re feeling down, discuss this interesting study with lots of other people. It may turn your frown upside down.

Question Discussion
1. Do you think you speak too much? Why or why not?
2. What do you usually talk with your friends?
3. Do you think you are a good listener or you speak more?
4. What makes a person good listener?
5. Do you have any friends who speak a lot? If you do, are they happy?

So, come and join the class!!

Black Eyed Peas Flashmob Chicago

ING - Class in November

Dear All,
Sorry for telling you what we are going to do this month.
11/22 - LIVE p. 22 - 25 You are What You Eat
p. 35-39 English on the Phone
p. 48 - 51 LEGO Fun Never Stops

11/23 ABC 1 , 11/30 ABC 2 p.44, 45 Taipei Turns a New Green Leaf
p. 52-53 Diary of a Wimpy Kid

11/25 BIZ 2, 11/29 BIZ 3, 12/2 BIZ 1 p. 16-19 Six Ways to Manage Your Boss
p. 20~25 Zappos: The Perfect Fit

See you next week ~

ING - Classes in October

Dear All,
This is the third month of our classes. I am really happy to meet you guys. As I told you, I really enjoy learning and teaching English. I hope you can like it as well.
Here are the pages we may talk about for each class this month. Please preview them if possible.

10/18 - Biz (2) 10/21 - Biz (1) 10/28 - Biz (3)
pp. 22 ~ 27 - Eighteen Minutes to Change the World
pp. 30 ~ 33 - How to Communicate Effectively in the Office

10/19 - Live
pp. 32 ~ 33 - Ageing Secrets of Animals
pp. 38 ~ 41 - War and Peace with Alfred Nobel
pp. 42 ~ 43 - A Trip through Time
pp. 53 ~ 53 - Things That Go Bump in the Night

10/25 - ABC (1) 10/26 ABC (2)
pp. 36 ~ 37 - The Usages of Adjectives
p. 54 - Up in the Air with the ROC
pp. 50 ~ 51 - A Town with History

11/1 - All+
pp. 30 ~ 34 - Airbrushing to Unattainable Beauty
pp. 40 ~ 43 - Examining the French Paradox
pp. 48 ~ 50 - Eat, Pray, Love


Please try to preview the pages before out classes start next week. See you soon. ^^

love,
Julie

ING - ABC Class 1 & 2 - Homework

Dear All,
This is my answer for the homework I assigned last week. Please try to do yours and email me; and feel free to call me whenever you have problems or questions while doing it.

Love,
Julie



p. 11 – weather VS climate
Question Discussion
1. What kind of weather do you like?
I like sunny and cloudy days. I don't really like it to be hot or humid because I sweat easily.


2. What do you do in rainy days / sunny days?
I usually stay at home if it is raining outside. When it is sunny, I prefer to go swimming or just stay home. I am not a very out-going person.

pp. 13, 14 – Vehicles
Question Discussion
1. How do you get to work?
I usually go to work by my scooter. It is more convenient to commute in Taipei city.
2. How long does it take?
It depends on the traffic. Usually, it will take me 30 to 40 minutes to go to school by scooter.
3. What do you usually take when you take a trip in Taiwan?
I usually take trains when I travel in Taiwan. I don't like to take buses because I get car sick easily.
4. Do you have a car? If you don’t, do you want to buy one?
Yes, I do. However, I don't drive it in Taipei. It's not that convenient to drive in Taipei and the parking will cost me a lot. It's not easy to find a parking space easily.
5. Do you think if it is a good idea to drive in Taipei?
No, I don't think it is a good idea to drive in Taipei. First, drivers in Taipei are like they are always in a hurry. They drive pretty fast. Second, the parking fee is way too expensive and so is the gas.
6. What is the biggest problem you have to drive in Taipei?
I think it's just like most of the people think, the biggest problem to drive in Taipei is it's very hard for you to find a parking space.

pp. 16 ~ 19 – The Best Place in Town
Question Discussion
1. What do you usually eat for lunch here?
I usually buy some noodles or sandwich for my lunch.
2. What’s your favorite food?
I like to eat noodles; any kind of noodles. I don't like rice that much.
3. Which is your favorite restaurant?
My favorite restaurant so far is the one called "博多拉麵" on 市民大道. They have the best 拉麵 I have every tried. I love it.
4. Why do you like about it?
I like the noodles there because it won't be overcooked and the soup and everything is all tasty.


Now, it's your turn. Please try to do it and email me. ^^