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

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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.