Sewing lesson

Vergine: Michael can you teach us how to sew?

Michael: Of course. First choose and by high quality fabric.

Vergine: What I am going to do after that?

Michael: Now lets take your measurements.

Vergine: I know. I must do it very carefully to get the right size.

Michael: Exactly, then you are going to cut the fabric by scissors. After that you are going to sew the pieces together by hand.

Vergine: Is it necessary?

Michael: Not for  the professional, but you will sew the first time. What are you going to do next?

Vergine: I think I must sew by sewing machine.

Michael: Yes, and finally you are going to iron. After that it is ready to wear.

Vergine: Thank you Michael for the lesson.

Michael: You're welcome.

Role play: Consulting a Pharmacist

1. Role play: Consulting a Pharmacist 
1. Practise aloud by yourself.
2. Practise aloud with a partner.
3. Record on audioboom.com.

Recording with Vania

//audioboom.com/boos/4242965-consulting-a-pharmacist?t=0

Sentences with new vocabulary:

1. Vocabulary: At the Pharmacy
1. Write down some new words.
2. Use them in sentences, and have a partner check them with you.

1. When I have a health problems my doctor prescribes for me medications.
2. There is a small pharmacy near my house. The pharmacist who works there is very kindly man.
3. Many medications can not be taken on an empty stomach.
4. We must be careful, because many medications have serious side effects.
5. Another dangerous thing is overdose of medications.
6. We must always closely follow the medication's directions.

Role Play: Having a Best Friend

1. Role Play: Having a Best Friend
1. Practise by yourself.
2. Then practise with your partner.
3. Finally, record your dialogue on Chirbit or Audioboom

Recording with Gasiaaudioboom.com/boos/4217197-having-a-best-friend?t=0

Sentences with new vocabulary

1. Vocabulary enrichment: Friendships
1. Write down at least 5 new words/phrases.
2. Make sentences with them, and check your pronunciation of those sentences with your partner.

1. acquaintance
2. hang out with
3. co-worker 
4. roommate
5. spend time with

• In Canada I have some acquaintances and 2 friends. 
• In my country sometimes I hanged out with my good friends. 
• Last week we were invited to dinner in my husband's co-worker's home. 
• In college Anna had 3 roommates. They were good friends. 
• My daughters like spend time with their classmates.

Day with my friend Lilit

                                                          Day with my friend Lilit

Last week in Tuesday I met my friend Lilit. She is Art teacher in my daughters's school and her son go in same group in kindergarten with my little daughter. First time we met in our kids friend's birthday party and after we became friends. She is very friendly and kindly woman. She offered me to show my handmade jewelry in Armenian school. In Tuesday I brought my products and gave her. She showed and sold some jewelry. In next day she invited me at school to meet other people. They wonted to order special things. I met  their and talked with them. After that my family and Lilit's family spent good time together in my home. I cooked delicious dinner. While we were talking the children played. It was very nice day.

Monday's Assignment

Monday's Assignment

To begin with, copy the following questionnaire onto your blog and answer the questions:

What do you want to study in LINC? Directions:

1. Add additional topics to this list. 
2. Then prioritize the topics by putting them in the right order--the most urgent and important ones at the top. 

• Medical issues (going to the doctor and hospital, phoning an ambulance, and staying healthy by eating well and exercising) 
• Information about Canada (what's in the news, aboriginal people, government, history, geography, customs and everyday life) 
• Employment (how to write a resume and covering letter, where and how to look for a job) 
• Canadian law and the police (individual rights and responsibilities, zero tolerance, traffic laws) 
• Housing (changing apartments, tenants rights, buying a house) 
• Education (the education system, contact with your child's school) 
• Consumer information (buying things, servicing and repairing cars and other items) 
• Insurance (public car insurance, private life and house insurance) 
• Banking and money (using bank machines, how to save on taxes) 
• Other - please specify 

Write one sentence on what you hope to be able to do in the next 3 months in each of the four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. This list of skills may help. E.g. "I hope to be able to read and follow instructions and warnings on a label for a common chemical product (such as cleaning products, paint thinner) used at home or at work."

Finally, write a short report about your break last week. Did you make any new friends?

1. Employment (how to write a resume and covering letter, where and how to look for a job) 
2. How to open a small business (laws on small business).
3. Benefits for new comers.
4. Canadian law and the police (individual rights and responsibilities, zero tolerance, traffic laws) 
5. Consumer information (buying things, servicing and repairing cars and other items) 
6. Banking and money (using bank machines, how to save on taxes) 
7. Insurance (public car insurance, private life and house insurance) 
8. Information about Canada (what's in the news, aboriginal people, government, history, geography, customs and everyday life) 
9. Medical issues (going to the doctor and hospital, phoning an ambulance, and staying healthy by eating well and exercising) 
10. Education (the education system, contact with your child's school) 
11. Housing (changing apartments, tenants rights, buying a house) 
12. Information about popular plays and shops in Canada.

Reading :  I hope to be able to find and read more helpful and useful information on the internet. 

Speaking: I wont to use more new synonyms vocabulary in conversation class. I want to learn how to ask for assistance or receptionist and answer  their questions.

Listening: I hope to be able to understand more from phone call when call from a bank or a clinic.

Writing: I hope to be able to write sentences using the correct tense for write a personal note.

Short report about my break last week.

Last week in first time in Canada I sold some jewelry. My friend helped me she showed my products in Armenian School. After that, I met new people (they unfortunately were Armenians). 

I mean I have not improved my speaking skills. I earned a little money and bought new material for my work. I long time wonted to have polymer clay and work with clay. I won a auction in ebay. 36 people wonted to by polymer clay, tools and pearl ex powder set. I'm happy and I'm waiting my wonderful package from US.

Report about yesterday’s field trip.

Task one:

Write a short trip report about yesterday’s field trip. Interview a classmate about it. Describe what you liked, what you didn't like, what you learned, and if you would like to repeat it again or not and why.

Yesterday was field trip. It was in Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre. I could not be there because I was sick a few days ago and yesterday was very cold day. My classmates told me a few things. All the people I met today in school were happy and told that was very interesting and funny experience. Reed said it was his second time to skiing. First time he skied in his country about 5 years ago. It was not log only one hour. He said he like yesterday trip. He was just a little tired. This morning I meet Yuco in the kitchen she shone and was very happy. She said that she wont to go ski trip again and next time she will go with her sister. Last  night I saw photos on my friends Facebook's pages. Today Jane show me many photos in her cellphone. I am very glad that my friends learned new things and had a good day. I hope in next time I will not miss anything interesting.

Recording: A Medical Emergency

Friday's Assignment

Here are your tasks:

1. Enjoy listening and learning vocabulary here.
2. Practise this conversation by yourself and then with a partner. Record it on Chirbit or audioboom.
3. Listen to, practise, and record with a partner this conversation.
4. Try doing a jumping exercise, and record it on Chirbit or audioboom.
5. Create a third Chirbit or audioboom with your partner, this time using random information and vocabulary that you have learnt this morning.

3. Recording with Mauricio
//audioboom.com/boos/4175901-a-medical-emergency

 4. Recording jumping exercise.
https://audioboom.com/boos/4176069-a-medical-emergency
A: Where are you feeling the pain?

B: I am so glad they called you. It feels like something is really wrong with my stomach!

A: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most?

B: It's mostly on my right side. Right here! A: How long has it felt like this? B: I felt OK when I woke up, and then, suddenly, I had this really sharp pain. A: Have you exercised strenuously or played sports recently? B: No, not that I remember. A: We need to get you to an emergency room to see what the problem is. B: I will feel better when I know what the problem is. Thank you.

Sentenses with useful vocabulary

Task:

1. Enjoy listening and learning vocabulary here.

Useful vocabulary from

ESL Podcast 694 – Going to the Emergency Room Yesterday I went to the store and now my fridge filled to capacity. Paramedics put him on a stretcher and drove to a hospital. When dog severed his foot he needed stitches. In an emergency room doctors always triage a patients. Last year he had heart surgery.

Word search

Canadian Ski Patrol

Tuesday's Assignment

Students will be given a set of questions to answer while searching through the website: Canadian Ski Patrol 
Students can work alone, or with a partner.

   

Calling 911

//audioboom.com/boos/4163182-calling-911

Accent Reduction Courses

Here are your tasks:

1. Check out the following accent reduction programs:
1. Accent Master
2. Accent School
3. Accent Science Systems
4. Test Den
5. Udemy
2. Fill in the following table:

Program	Pros	Cons	Price	Rank (Best = 1)
Accent Master	1. Different editions for different language speakers. 2.Many video reviews.	I could not find flaw.	1. CD-ROM $99 plus shipping 22$ 2 .Download 89$ You will receive a download link within 24 hours.	1
Accent School	Good Reviews	In the site written you can learn how to pronounce sounds like "th" and "r"!  What about other sounds?	1. One hour consultation - $89.99 USD 2. Package of five, 60 minute sessions- $255.00 USD	5
Accent Science Systems	1. There are  3 more free months to practice with the Accent Science website. 2.You can ask a question by e-mail: Your question will be answered within 24 hours	The most expensive course.	The cost of the entire course is $299.	2
Test Den	1.5 hour Skype private lesson	4.1 Reviews out of 5 stars.	Accent Reduction Course prise is CAD $99 taxes included.	3
Udemy	Lifeyime access	Only 1 hour video.	This course price is $25	4

Post the table of your results on your blog. Feel free to comment specifically on Accent Science Systems. Then visit your classmates' blogs and publish your comments.

I think a good course but not the best. 

Facts about the parks of Toronto.

Tasks:

1. Read this page, and identify one major response you would like to see from Torontonians (e.g. I would like more people to go outdoors/take more iPhone pictures/play computer games/walk their dogs). Discuss it with 2 partners.
1. Create a table on 6 facts about the parks of Toronto.
2. Create a poster that includes your table of facts.
3. Read your classmates’ blogs and leave your comment on each.
2. Find your home on the Parks & Trails Map. Is it on the front or back side of the map?

1. 6 facts about the parks of Toronto

1.High Park is largest park entirely within the city. It spans 161 hectares. High Park is mixed recreational and natural park, with sporting facilities, cultural facilities, educational facilities, gardens, playgrounds and a zoo.

2.There are 11 designated swimming beaches in Toronto's waterfront parks.

3.The City of Toronto has 57 outdoor pools for residents and visitors to have fun in the sun and make a splash while enjoying the warm summer weather.

4. The Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) is located at 777 Lawrence Avenue East at Leslie Street, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Termed "The little garden with big ideas", the TBG is nearly four acres and features 17 themed "city-sized gardens". Located in the north-east corner of Edwards Gardens.

5.  There are 50 City of Toronto outdoor artificial ice rink locations, with an extended 2015/2016 season at 35 locations. 

6. Far Enough Farm is located on Centre Island, just East of Centreville Amusment Park. Far Enough Farm is open daily 365 days a year from 10:00AM-5:00PM. There is no admission fee.

    Dog off-Leash Area in each park

2. My home on the Parks and Trails Map.

I live on Cassandra blvd, it is on the back side of the map.

Fun Guide

1. Check out the Fun Guide (other than North York), and identify 
1. the activities at Oriole Community Centre, 
2. your nearest rec centre, 
3. seniors’ benefits under the Welcome Policy.Nearest recreation centre is Domenico DiLuca Community Centre, 25 Stanley Road, North York, ON M3N 1C

1. The activities at Oriole CC: Arts, Clubs/General Interest, Preschool, Sports, Youth/Leadership.

2. Nearest recreational centre is Domenico DiLuca Community Centre, 25 Stenley Road, North York, ON M3N1C

3. To be eligible for Welcome Policy, you must:

 1. Be 18 years of age or older
 2. Be a Toronto resident
 3. Have a before-tax family income of less than Statistics Canada’s Low Income

Adults and older adults (25 years and older) who are approved for Welcome Policy will receive the following annual  $230 credit.

Older Adults’ Discount
 Clients 60 years+, who register for adult programs are eligible to receive a 50% discount off the full adult rate. Older adult discounts do not apply to Older Adult programs, contracted, partnership or third-party programs.