week 14-Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a unique American holiday when we celebrate the first Europeans (called pilgrims) who came to America. They worked hard to live and survive here so that they could have freedoms they didn't have before. In 1621, the Pilgrims decided to have a big feast of food and invite the Native American Indians who had helped them so much. Each year we get together with our families to give thanks. This week's question is to tell us what you are thankful for. I'm thankful for my husband, kids, family and friends who I'm on this journey through life with and enjoying every minute of it.

Week 13

What interesting holidays you all have in your countries. I hope that you enjoy our next holiday here, Thanksgiving. For this week's paragraph topic, tell us about one interest that you have and where that interest came from. For example, you all know that I love to play tennis and compete on tennis teams. That interest came from my childhood. Both of my parents played tennis, and I enjoyed learning to play and then being able to play with them. I have a competitive spirit from my Dad, so tennis is a way I can continue to compete even as an adult.

Week 12 Question

Thanks for all your recommendations about things to see in your countries. I hope to visit them all! This week I want you to write a paragraph describing a custom or holiday from your culture that is probably unfamiliar to someone from America.

Week 9 question

Thank you returning students for your words of encouragement and offer of help for the new students! I'm sure the new students will enjoy reading them. This week we are continuing with good paragraph structure. I would like for you to answer this question. If I have one day to spend in your country, what should I see? Begin with a topic sentence that names the place and makes a general statement about it. Discuss 2 or 3 reasons to support your choice. End with a concluding sentence that summarizes or makes a final comment about your choice.

week 8

I smiled a lot while reading the detailed descriptions of your favorite childhood toys. Some of my kids' favorite toys are the most simple ones or ones they make themselves. As you know, we will be welcoming new students next week and saying a sad goodbye to some of our classmates. Please write a brief message to our new students that they can read next week and feel welcome in our class and at SAL.

week 7

We are beginning descriptive paragraphs. Describe for us one of your favorite childhood toys.
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week 6

I enjoyed reading about your ideal day! Time with friends seemed to be a common factor. For this week, please share with us how your chose what career you want to have in the future? If you haven't chosen your career or field of study yet, what steps do you plan to take to do so? I chose teaching ESL because my husband and I have moved around a lot. We've lived in South America and the Caribbean. We would love to live abroad again. This field of work gives me the opportunity to find a job where ever we are living because it is in high demand. I like the field of teaching and training, especially with adults. I put that together with my international studies education in college and found ESL as a perfect fit for me!