Week 1 (Mar 31 – Apr 4)– Welcome to the first day of Spring Term

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Welcome Video

CASAS Testing —  week 3, April 14 (Monday) in the Computer Lab, Room 101

Let Irene know if:
  1. You need help with getting your parking permit. No Parking Permit is required for Week 1. If you need assistance, see Irene.  Parking at PCC SE Campus
  2. Did you pay your class fees yet?  Do you need a fee waiver?  If you need help, see Irene. 
Starting Week 2, the CALL (computer language) lab will be on Mondays:  6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Mt. Scott Hall Room 101;
What we will study this week: 
Introduction to ESOL 20 Level 2.  We will get to know each other’s names and some things about our culture we want to share.  We will discuss what we will learn this term and what I expect from you as students in our classroom community. We will review some basic English grammar skills and get started with the Welcome Unit of our textbook.

 

Our textbook:  English in Action, Book 2 (Author: Foley) — you can buy it at the bookstore
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English in Action 2 Audio Files for listening  >>
  1. Listening for English in Action Textbook.  Click this
  2. Then, choose (select): Student Book
  3. Then, choose (select): whatever UNIT we are doing
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ESOL 20 Class information (Syllabus): Spring 2025 

Textbook: Welcome Unit 

READING:  Textbook p. 12 Classroom Guidelines

 

GRAMMAR REVIEW & PRACTICE:
Textbook p. 5
Watch this video:  English Grammar: Subjective Pronouns
Practice: Subject Pronouns
Handout for practice (in-class & homework)

 

Watch this video:  Lesson 39 – Ordinal Numbers – Learn English with Jennifer
Practice:  Ordinal Numbers – 1
Ordinal Numbers – 2
CONVERSATION PRACTICE:  In-class — same/different (similarity/differences)
Handout for practice (in-class)
Watch this video:  Where Are You From? – countries and cities | Mark Kulek – ESL
Handout for practice (in-class & homework)
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Extra practice:
READING:  ESOL News Oregon —

What part of Oregon is quietest?

Action Words Vocabulary (interactive practice)
Typing: Let’s use our time to learn more about typing!
1. Watch this video to learn about home row and how to put your hands on the keyboard.
2. Start your typing lesson. Choose your level in the program: https://www.typing.com/student/lessons
*** Practice: How to view the WebEasy Page***