SMRT 115 - Wednesday, August 31st

Hello everyone,

How are you? Please share your homework with me. I have a question for you:

What hobbies can improve your English?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 9-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Vocabulary 9-2 Practice
• Listening and Dictation
• Missing Words Exercise

• Reading 9-1: Help with Hobbies
• Reading Exercise

• Grammar 9-1: Infinitive and Verb+ing
• Practice Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Practice Exercise 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, August 31st

Morning everyone,

How's it cracking? It's the last day of August, and it looks like summer is going out without a bang. I just hope things clear up for the weekend. I'm going on vacation.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is music. Are you listening to anything new?

• Weekly Idioms
• Color Idioms

• Speaking 9-2: Idiom Discussion

• Weekly Slang

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring at least one idiom or slang to class this week. 
• Study Unit 9 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, August 30th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? We have some new students in class, lets get to know them.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Writing 8-1: Prepositional Phrases 
• Writing 8-1 Exercise 
• Adam's Room

• Unit 9 Vocabulary 

• Vocabulary 9-2 Practice
• Listening and Dictation
• Missing Words Exercise

• Reading 9-1: Help with Hobbies
• Reading Exercise

• Grammar 9-1: Infinitive and Verb+ing
• Practice Exercise 

HOMEWORK:


FINISH:

• Writing 8-1 Exercise 

• Sentences and Missing Words Exercise

READ:

• Reading 9-1 Exercise

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, August 30th

Good morning all,

How're ya feeling? I don't know why, but I'm beat. It's strange too because I even turned in early last night. Maybe, I'm coming down with something.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is hobbies. Do you want to start any new hobbies while you are in Canada?

• Take Home Quiz
• Unit 8 Vocabulary 
• Weekly Slang  - LAST WEEK

• Weekly Slang

• Weekly Idioms
• Color Idioms

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class this week
• Color Idioms

SMRT 115 - Monday, August 29th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Did you have a good weekend? How about the test on Friday?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Giving advice

• Listening 8-2: Elementary School Around the World
• Listening #1
• Listening #2

• Grammar 8-3: Have to and Need to
• Grammar 8-3 Practice 
• Talking about obligations

• Unit 8 Quiz

• Writing 8-1: Prepositional Phrases 
• Writing 8-1 Exercise 

• Unit 9 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing 8-1 Exercise 

• Study Unit 9 Vocabulary 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, August 29th

Morning all,

How're you doing? Was your weekend a good getaway from last week's stress? I hope you got to relax. Just don't forget that we have another monster of a test in four more weeks.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about last Friday. So how do you feel about your results? 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 
• Use of English - Listening
• Practice - Vocabulary Exercise

• Speaking 8-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Take Home Quiz

SMRT 115 - Friday, August 26th

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, August 26th

Good morning,

What's going on? Are you all ready to kick the test's butt soon? Maybe? Hey, don't be so glum. Just keep it up! You can do it!

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about after the test. What are you doing when you are free?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 
• Use of English - Listening

HOMEWORK:

• Study the vocabulary.

SMRT 115 - Thursday, August 25th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you make you speaking video last night?

Let's see the schedule for today:

• Speaking 8-3: Role Plays

• Reading 8-1: Finding the Right School
• Part 1
• Part 2

• Grammar 8-2: Must and Should 
• Grammar 8-2 Practice
• Giving advice

• Grammar 8-3: Have to and Need to
• Grammar 8-3 Practice 
• Talking about obligations

HOMEWORK:

• Please finish the speaking video 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, August 25th

Good morning folks,

What's the news? Tomorrow is the test. Have you been busting your hump getting ready and studying this week? Or have you just thrown caution to the wind and what happens, happens tomorrow?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is kicking back. What are you going to do to get rid of all this stress this week? 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Study the vocabulary.
• Bring a word to class tomorrow.

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, August 24th

Hello everyone,

How are you? Did you look at the speaking test? Do you have any questions?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speeches
• Faisal

• Writing 7-1: Complex Sentences
• Writing Practice 7-1 Part #2 and #3

• Vocabulary and Modal Verb Practice 

• Speaking 8-2: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Listening 8-1: First Day
• Part 1

• Grammar 8-1: Modal Verbs
• Vocabulary and Modal Verb Practice 
• Grammar 8-1 Practice 

• Reading 8-1: Finding the Right School

• 
  

HOMEWORK:

• Reading 8-1: Finding the Right School
• Part 1
• Part 2

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, August 24th

Good morning y'all

What's up? Summer is drawing to a close. Is it just me, or has it been a tad chilly in the mornings? It seems like it was just yesterday that summer started.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is summer memories. What has been your best moment this summer so far? 

• Weekly Idioms
• Number Idioms 

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a slang word or idiom to class this week. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, August 23rd

Hello everyone,

How are you feeling today? Did you understand the homework? Do you have any questions?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speeches
• Kana
• Faisal
• Yuki

• Check homework
• Grammar 7-3 Practice Part # 2 #3

• Speaking 7-5: Future with Time Clauses

• Quiz

• Writing 7-1: Complex Sentences
• Writing Practice 7-1 Part #1

• Vocabulary Unit 8

• Grammar 8-1: Modal Verbs

HOMEWORK:

• Writing Practice 7-1 Part #2 and #3

• Vocabulary and Modal Verb Practice 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, August 23rd

Good morning party people,

What's the word? It's the start of another week. Are you looking forward to it? No? Oh, right. You are probably not dying to take the test on Friday.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is studying. How do you prepare for a test? 

• Check the homework
• Unit 7: Vocabulary 
• Unit 7 Take home Quiz

• Weekly Slang 

• Weekly Idioms
• Number Idioms 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class this week. 

SMRT 115 - Monday, August 22nd

Hello everyone,

How was your weekend? What did you do?

• Discussion - The future
• Predictions
• Speaking 7-4: discussion about the future

• Listening 7-2: Goals
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Grammar 7-3: Time Clauses 
• Practice using time clauses

• Speaking 7-5: Future with Time Clauses

• Unit 7 Quiz 

• Speeches
• Kana
• Faisal
• Yuki

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar 7-3 Practice Part # 2 #3

• Writing 7-1: Complex Sentences
• Writing Practice 7-1 Part #1

• Vocabulary Unit 8

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, August 22nd

Good morning everyone,

What is the haps? We have another killer of an exam this Friday. How you feeling about it? We have to strike when the iron is hot with our studies or we will not be ready for it.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weekend. Did you get out of the house? 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 7: Vocabulary 
• Use of English 7-1: Listening

• Unit 7 Vocabulary Practice Exercise 

• Speaking 7-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 7 Take home Quiz

SMRT: Friday, August 19th

Good morning everyone,

Are you ready for your speeches? I hope you do great!

• Speeches

• Grammar 7-2: Will 
• Grammar 7-2: Practice 

• Grammar 7-2 Answers

• Speaking 7-4: discussion about the future

• Writing 7-1: Complex Sentences
• Writing Practice 7-1

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, August 19th

Good morning,

How's everything going? WOOHOO! TGIF! Time to kick back and cut loose! Are you ready to get out and have a good time?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weekend. Do you play Pokemon Go? You can get into the PNE for free tomorrow morning. Are you going?

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 7: Vocabulary 
• Use of English 7-1: Listening

• Unit 7 Vocabulary Practice Exercise 

• Speaking 7-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, August 18th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you excited for the weekend? Well, we have a couple more classes until then, so let's get started.

• Check the homework
• Vocabulary Missing Words
• Answers 

• Grammar 7-1: Future #1 - Present Continuous/Be going to 
• Grammar 7-1 Practice 
• Feelings/What might happen

• Listening 7-1: I'll be there!
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Grammar 7-2: Will 
• Grammar 7-2: Practice 

• Speaking 7-4: discussion about the future

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - Your Future
• Prepare for tomorrow's speech

• Grammar 7-2: Practice Part #1 - #4

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, August 18th

Good morning peeps,

How ya doing? It's almost the weekend; are you ready for it? I'm already pooped out from this busy week. Luckily, Saturday is just around the corner.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is eating out. What is a place you recommend here in Vancouver? 

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 7: Vocabulary 
• Use of English 7-1: Listening

• Unit 7 Vocabulary Practice Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

Unit 7: Vocabulary

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, August 17th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Did you study the new vocabulary? How about the homework? Can you share it with me? Thank you.

Here is our plan for today:

• Make-up Speeches
• Faisal

• Speaking 7-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Vocabulary Review

• Vocabulary 7-1: The List

• Vocabulary 7-2: Practice
• Dictation
• Missing Words

• Vocabulary Game 

• Grammar 7-1: Future #1 - Present Continuous/Be going to 
• Grammar 7-1 Practice 

• Speaking 7-3: Future Plans

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Vocabulary Missing Words
• Finish Grammar 7-1 Practice Part 1 and Part 2

• Daily Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, August 17th

Good morning everybody,

How're ya? Are things working out for you in Canada? It can be trying sometimes living in a different country, but do let it get you down.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is something fun. What was the last thing you did that was really fun?

• Weekly Idioms
• Animal Idioms #2

• Speaking: Animal Idiom Discussion

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 7: Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 7: Vocabulary 
• Bring a word to class

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, August 16th

Hi everyone,

How are you doing today? Do you have any questions about the homework?

Let's see what we are doing today:

• Make-up Speeches
• Kana
• Ragad
• Mahadi
• Ahmed
• Faisal

• Check the homework 
• Grammar Practice 6-3

• Quiz - Unit 6

• Unit 7: Goals 

• Speaking 7-1: Unit Discussion

• Vocabulary 7-1: The List

• Vocabulary 7-2: Practice
• Dictation
• Missing Words

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Writing - Sentences

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, August 16th

Good morning everyone,

How's everything today? It looks like summer is winding down. Isn't it a shock that it's almost September? I hope you have had a good one.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is new experiences. Summer is not over yet! What is something you want to do before it finishes? 

• Correct the Take Home Quiz - Unit 6 

• Weekly Slang

• Weekly Idioms
• Animal Idioms #2

HOMEWORK: 

• Search for the words in Animal Idioms #2

• Bring a word to class

SMRT 115 - Monday, August 15th

Greetings class,

How are you doing today? Did you enjoy the weekend? What did you do?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Listening 6-2: Adopting a pet
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Grammar 6-3: Every, All, Most....
• Grammar Practice 6-3

• Speaking 6-5: Grammar Review

• Unit 6 Quiz - tomorrow. 

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Grammar Practice 6-3

• Study vocabulary from unit 7

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, August 15th

Good morning everyone,

How's it going this Monday morning? Was your weekend a blast? Did you have a lot to do? Whatever your plans were, I hope you were able to stop and smell the roses. I, for one, read in the sun for a bit yesterday.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is your weekend. Did you do anything interesting?

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 

• Use of English Listening
• Vocabulary Exercise 

• Speaking 6-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Weekly Slang

HOMEWORK

• Take Home Quiz - Unit 6 

SMRT 115 - Friday, August 12th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? Are you ready for today's speeches?

• Speeches 
• Topic - Reading Questions Part 2

• Grammar 6-2 Articles #2
• Check the homework exercise

• Writing 6-1: Compound Sentences
• Writing Exercise - Compound Sentences

HOMEWORK:

• Writing Exercise - Compound Sentences

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, August 12th

Good morning class,

What's up? Woohoo! It's Friday! Are you psyched for the weekend? I can't wait to do a whole lot of nothing.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weekend. So, what are you up to? 

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Use of English Listening

• Vocabulary Exercise 

• Writing 6-2: Making Questions 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, August 11th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this fine day? Are you going to do something today?

• Grammar 6-1: Article #1
• Exercise 

• Speaking 6-3 Describing the picture

• Listening 6-1: Farm Animals 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Grammar 6-2 Articles #2
• exercise

• Article Guide

• Writing 6-1: Compound Sentences
• Writing Exercise - Compound Sentences

• Use the English: 6-1: Make a suggestion

HOMEWORK:

• Speeches tomorrow
• Topic - Reading Questions Part 2

• Grammar exercise

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, August 11th

Good morning,

What's shaking? Finally, a day that lives up to the name of summer. It's looking like it's going to be one helluva day.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is drinks. What is your favorite thing to drink on a day like today?

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Use of English Listening

• Vocabulary Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, August 10th

Hello everyone,

How are you feeling today? Did you have a good night? What did you do last night?

• Vocabulary Discussion Speaking 6-2

• Vocabulary 6-1:Vocabulary List

• Vocabulary 6-2: Practice 
• Check homework
• Dictation
• Game

• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals 
• Reading Activity 

• Grammar 6-1: Article #1
• Exercise 

• Speaking 6-3 Describing the picture

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Exercise part 1 and part 2

• Read - Reading 6-1 Activity again
• Reading Quiz tomorrow

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, August 10th

Good morning,

What's up, everyone? Is everything going smooth? I hope your hump day turns out to be a good one. 

• Discussion
• The topic for today is food. What is something you miss from back home?

• Weekly Idioms
• Animal Themed Idioms #1

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, August 9th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? It's a cold one outside. Is it summer? I don't know?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Some - Any - Practice 

• Check the homework 
• Grammar 5 - Exercise 

• Quiz

• Unit 6: Animals

• Speaking 6-1: Unit Discussion

• Vocabulary 6-1:Vocabulary List

• Vocabulary 6-2: Practice 

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Sentences 

• Vocabulary Exercise 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, August 9th

Good morning people,

What's the word? Are you full of energy today? I'm feeling pretty good this morning, but I was thrown back when I woke up. It was so dark! It feels like summer is already over.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is summer. It's not over yet! What do you want to do before it finishes? 

• Check the homework
• Unit 5 Take Home Quiz

• Weekly Slang

• Weekly Idioms
• Animal Themed Idioms #1

HOMEWORK:

• Animal Themed Idioms #1

SMRT 115 - Monday, August 8th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Did you have a good weekend? What did you do?

Here is our plan for today:

• Speaking 5-4: How many are there?

• Use of English 5-1: Phone Calls

• Grammar 5-3: Some, Any, and No
• Grammar 5 - Exercise 

• Speaking 5-5: Are there any?

• Speeches 

HOMEWORK

• Vocabulary 6-1: STUDY and UNDERSTAND 

• Grammar 5 - Exercise 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, August 8th

Good morning,

What's going on? Have you been watching the Olympics? I know the Olympics gets a lot of bad rap, like athletes cheating and problems it makes for the city, but I really like how it brings everyone together through sports.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is your weekend. What did you do?

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 5-1: Listening

• Vocabulary Exercise 

• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Unit 5 Take Home Quiz

HOMEWORK:

• Do the quiz!

SMRT 115 - Friday, August 5th

Good morning everyone,

How are you? Are you ready for the weekend? How about the speeches?

Let begin:

• Mystery Speeches

• Grammar 5-2: Quantifiers 
• Grammar 5-2 Exercise 

• Speaking 5-4: How many are there?

• Use of English 5-1: Phone Calls

• Grammar 5-3: Some, Any, and No

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, August 8th

Good morning everyone,

How's things? Are you ready for the weekend? Are you beat like me? I totally need some R&R; maybe I will sleep in tomorrow.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is your plans. What are you doing today and tomorrow? Are there any fun things happening in Vancouver?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 5-1: Listening

• Vocabulary Exercise 

• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

SMRT 115 - Thursday, August 4th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you ready for the weekend?

Here is our plan for today:

•  Speaking 5-3 Clues 

• Grammar 5-1: Count and Uncountable Nouns 
• Check the homework
• Grammar 5-1 Exercise 

• Writing Simple Sentences 
• Simple Sentence - Subject & Verb

• Reading 5-1: Text Messages
• Reading Activity

• Grammar 5-2: Quantifiers 
• Grammar 5-2 Exercise 

• Speaking 5-4: How many are there?

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Grammar 5-2 Exercise 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, August 4th

Good morning,

How're you doing? I'm shocked that it's Friday tomorrow. Monday holidays always make my week out of whack. I always confuse what day it is.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is hobbies. What do you do in your past time?

• Body Idioms #2
• Missing Words Exercise
• Answers

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a slang word or idiom to class this week. 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, August 3rd

Hello everyone,

It's cold outside today. How are you feeling? Don't forget to share your homework.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 5-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check the homework
• Vocabulary 5-2 - Missing words
• Vocabulary 5-2 Practice 

• Listening 5-1: Grand Opening

• Grammar 5-1: Count and Uncountable Nouns 

Count nouns 

•  Grammar 5-1 Exercise 

•  Speaking 5-3 Clues 

• Writing Simple Sentences 

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Grammar 5-1 Exercise 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, August 3rd

Good morning everyone,

How's it going this morning? Was it hard to roll out of bed today? With a day like today, I need a hot, cup of Joe to get me going.

• The topic for today is mornings. How do you get yourself ready when your tired?

• Check the homework 
• Take Home Quiz unit 4

• Weekly Slang 

• Body Idioms #2
• Missing Words Exercise

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a slang word or idiom to class this week. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, August 2nd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you have a good weekend? What did you do?

Here is our plan for today:

• Review Grammar 4-3: Prepositions of Time 
• Practice with 4-3 Exercise

• Review Unit 4

• Quiz

• Unit 5 - Shopping

• Vocabulary 5-1
• Vocabulary 5-2 Practice 
• Vocabulary 5-2 - Missing words

• Speaking 5-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Count nouns 

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Vocabulary 5-2 - Missing words

• Vocabulary Homework

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, August 2nd

Welcome back everyone!

How was the long weekend? Did you brave the crowds at the firework show? It was crazy on Saturday, but the show knocked my socks off.

• Discussion 
• The topic for the today is your holiday. What did you end up doing? 

• Unit 4 - Vocabulary 

• Use of English 4-1: Listening
• Practice

• Speaking 4-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Take Home Quiz

HOMEWORK:

• Please finish the Take Home Quiz

• Bring a word to class this week.