SMRT 115 - Monday, Oct. 31st

Happy Halloween!

How are you doing today? Are you having a good Halloween?

• Speaking 5-4: How many are there?

• Grammar 5-3: Some, any, no
• Exercise
• Speaking 5-5: Are there any?

• Unit 5 Quiz

• Writing 5-1: Simple Sentences 
• Writing Exercise

• Use of English: 5-1: Making a phone call

HOMEWORK:

Writing Exercise

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - HALLOWEEN!

Happy Halloween, everyone!

How's it going? What a fitting Halloween morning. It's down right spooky and grim outside. Hopefully, the weather will clear up, and we can enjoy some trick or treating. I won't though; I am stuck at home handing out candy. 

• Discussion
• The topic for today is Halloween. What are your Halloween plans? Going to the party today? Or did you go trick or treating early? 

• A little bit on Halloween
• Halloween Vocabulary List for you

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 5-1- Listening and Practice
• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 5 Take Home Quiz

SMRT 115 - Friday, Oct. 28th

Good morning everyone,

How are you doing? Are you excited for Halloween?

Let's see our schedule for today:

• Speeches
• Writing: What is your favorite place to shop?

• Review Grammar 5-2: Quantifiers (A lot of/Much/Many)
• Grammar 5-2: Exercise
• Speaking 5-4: How many are there?

• Grammar 5-3: Some, any, no

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Oct. 28th

Good morning everyone,

Sup? Happy Friday, all. Are you going to a Halloween bash this weekend? Or are you going to just be a homebody, like me, and watch more horror movies? Either way, be safe and have a bunch of fun.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weekend. What spooky fun are you up to? 

• Body Idioms Week #2

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 5-1- Listening and Practice

HOMEWORK:

• Prepare for the quiz on Monday

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Oct. 27th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

• Vocabulary - Missing Word Exercise

• Grammar 5-1: Count and Uncount Nouns 
• Grammar 5-1 Exercise

• Reading 5-1: Text Messages

• Grammar 5-2: Quantifiers (A lot of/Much/Many)
• Grammar 5-2: Exercise

• Writing 5-1: Simple Sentences 
• Finding the Subject and Verb

HOMEWORK:

• Writing: What is your favorite place to shop?
• Speeches tomorrow!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Oct. 27th

Good morning folks,

What's going on? So, I watch a ghost movie last night, and it scared the pants off of me. Now, I am usually of night owl, but I couldn't get a wink of sleep. Let's hope tonight's movie will be a little more tame.

• Check the homework:
• Idioms Sentences

• Discussion
• The topic for today is ghosts. Do you believe in them?

• Interjections
• Weekly Slang

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• If you didn't bring a word to class, you need to bring one tomorrow,
• Study Unit 5 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Oct. 26th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? We have a big and crazy day today. Let's get started:

• Check homework
• Comma Practice 
• ANSWERS

• Vocabulary 5-1: List Review
• Vocabulary Game 
• Speaking 5-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Listening 5-1: Grand Opening
• Exercise 1
• Exercise 2

• Grammar 5-1: Count and Uncount Nouns 
• Grammar 5-1 Exercise

• Grammar 5-2: Quantifiers (A lot of/Much/Many)
• Grammar 5-2: Exercise

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary - Missing Word Exercise

• Reading 5-1: Text Messages

ELEC 115/120 AS&I- Wednesday, Oct. 26th

Good morning all,

What's the haps? With all this bone chilling weather, I am not sure if Halloween will be very nice out. Man, that bums me out. Maybe, I'll watch a slasher flick to cheer me up.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is scary movies. Do you like them? 

• Weekly Idioms
• Body Idioms Week #2

• Interjections
• Video

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring at least one slang word or idiom to class this week.
• Find some interjections
• Idioms Sentences

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Oct. 25th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

• Speaking 5-1: Unit Introduction

• Check Listening on Unit 4 Quiz

• Writing: Commas 
• Comma Practice 

• Vocabulary 5-1: List
• Vocabulary 5-2: Listening Practice 
• Missing Word Exercise

• Grammar 5-1: Count and Uncount Nouns 
• Is it a count or uncount?

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Comma Practice 
• Vocabulary - Writing Sentences 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Oct. 25th

Good morning everyone,

What's up? Are you feeling up for class today? So, Halloween is just around the corner. It's one of my favorite holidays. I love the spooky feeling October has.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is fear. Do you like to be scared?

• Unit 4 Take Home Quiz
• Check the answers 

• Weekly Slang

• Weekly Idioms
• Body Idioms Week #2

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring at least one slang word or idiom to class this week.
• Body Idioms Week #2

SMRT 115- Monday, Oct. 24th

Hello everyone,

How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun? How about the test? How do you feel about it?

• Questions about the test

• Grammar 4-3: Prepositions of Time Review
• Practice 
• Speaking 4-5 

• Use of English 4-1: Giving and Getting Directions

• Listening 4-2: Finding the Way
• Listening Exercise 

• Unit 4 Quiz

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 5 Vocabulary 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, Oct. 24th

Good morning everyone,

What's going on? Did you have a nice weekend? Were you able to put Friday's test behind you? It was a beast, but at least we don't have another one for awhile. Hey, guess what? Halloween is only a week away! Only seven more days to pick a costume.

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

• Unit Four - vocabulary 
• Vocabulary List 

• Use of English - Listening 
• Use of English Practice 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 4 Take Home Quiz

HOMEWORK:

• Finish the take home quiz. 
• Please find a slang word or idiom for the week and bring it to class. 

SMRT 115 - Friday, Oct. 21

Good luck on the test today!!!!

HOMEWORK:

• We still have a quiz on unit 4 on Monday.
• Please study a little bit to prepare. 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Oct. 21st

Good morning everyone,

How ya feelin'? Are you pumped for today's test!? No? Well, don't get too nervous now. Just try your best and make sure you blow off some steam later today. I suggest going to the movies and seeing something scary.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about today. How are you going to take it easy after the exam?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit Four - vocabulary 
• Vocabulary List 
• Use of English - Listening 
• Use of English Practice 

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary List 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Oct. 20th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing everyone? Did you finish your homework? Please share your homework with me now.

• Speaking 4-3: Describing a picture 

• Check the homework:
• Preposition Grammar 4-2 Exercise Part 1-3
• Part 4 Preposition Grammar 4-2 Exercise

• Listening 4-1: Places to See
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Speaking 4-4: Time 

• Grammar 4-3: Prepositions of Time

HOMEWORK:

• Study for the test
• Make your speaking video

ELEC 115 AS&I - Thursday, Oct. 20th

Good morning everyone,

How's things? So, tomorrow's the big day. Are you ready for it? If I were you, I would study for a bit and go to bed early. Staying up late and cramming is not a good idea. It just make people tired and freak out about tests.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about tomorrow's test? How do you study?

• Weekly idioms
• Body Idioms Answers 
• Questions 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit Four - vocabulary 
• Vocabulary List 
• Use of English - Listening 
• Use of English Practice 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class if you haven't yet. 
• Study Vocabulary List 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Oct. 19th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you getting ready for Friday's test?

Let's take a look at the schedule for today:

• Speaking 4-2: Vocabulary Discussion
• Check the homework:
• Missing Word Practice 

• Grammar 4-1: There is/There are
• Grammar Exercise 

• Speaking 4-3: Describing a picture 

• Reading 4-1: Getting There
• Reading 

• Grammar 4-2: Prepositions of Place
• Preposition Grammar 4-2 Exercise

• Use of English 4-1: Giving Directions 

HOMEWORK:

• Part 3 Grammar 4-1 Grammar Exercise 
• Finish Preposition Grammar 4-2 Exercise Part 1-3
• Make your speaking video - Due on Friday

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Oct. 19th

Good morning folks,

How're ya doing? How was the homework? Are things still a little rocky with slang and idioms? I know they can be tricky, but they will get easier with practice. Just don't throw in the towel.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is studying. Since we have a test on Friday, have you started studying for it yet?

• Weekly Idioms
• Body Idioms 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit Four - vocabulary 
• Vocabulary List 
• Use of English - Listening 

HOMEWORK:

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

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Oct. 18th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? It is good to be back. I have been gone for two weeks. How has everyone been?

Let's take a look at our schedule for today:

• Speaking 4-1: Unit Introduction

• Unit 4 - Vocabulary 
• Vocabulary 4-1: The List 
• Vocabulary 4-2: Practice 
• Missing Word Practice 

• Use of English 4-1: Giving Directions 

• Grammar 4-1: There is/There are
• Grammar Exercise 

• Speaking 4-3: Describing a picture 

• Speaking Test

HOMEWORK:

• Missing Word Practice 
• Record your speaking test - Due on Friday

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Oct. 18th

Good morning everyone,

How's it going? It's good to be back. I've been on holiday for the last week, but it's nice to get back to the grind. I see a lot of new faces today.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is holidays. Where did you go on your last trip? 

• Weekly Idioms
• Body Idioms 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit Four - vocabulary 
• Vocabulary List 
• Use of English - Listening 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Oct. 7th

Morning all,

How's it going? It's a windy one out there today. I was freezing my buns off while walking to school. I'm so glad I'm heading out to Vegas soon. Now, hot weather is not my cup of tea, but I am looking forward to getting out of here for a bit.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is weather. Can you deal with all the rain coming to Vancouver this winter?

• Weekly Idioms

• Unit 2 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 2-1: Listening
• Use of English Practice Exercise 

• Speaking 2-1: Vocabulary Discussion

• Writing a group story 

SMRT 140 - Thursday, Oct. 6th

Good morning,

How are you doing today? Did you read Animal Farm? Crazy things happened, right? Let's get started.

• Animal Farm 

• Writing 6-3c

• Listening 6-4

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, October, 6th

Good morning everybody,

How's your morning treating you? Are things all fine and dandy? I hope, anyway, I'm so done with everything. I have so much I need to do before I leave next week, but I can get myself going. Tidy up my house, talk with the bank, pack. Man, I just want to not do any of that.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is holidays. Are you excited for the long weekend?

• Weekly Idioms
• Food Idioms

• Weekly Idioms

• Unit 2 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 2-1: Listening
• Use of English Practice Exercise 

SMRT 140 - Wednesday, October 5th

Hello everyone,

Did you take a look at causes and effects? They can be tricky. Let's get some practice.

• Cause and Effect
• Writing 6-2b 

• Writing 6-2c

• Listening 6-3a: Addiction 

HOMEWORK: 

• Read Animal Farm by tomorrow

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Oct. 5th

Good morning everyone,

How's things? Did you get a good night's sleep? I tried to catch some z's, but I was tossing and turning all night long. I watched a creepy movie for Halloween, and it gave me nightmares.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is scary movies. Do you like them? What kind of movies are your fav?

• Check the Unit 1 Quiz

• Weekly Idioms
• Food Idioms

• Weekly Idioms

SMRT 140 - Tuesday, October 4th

Hello everyone,

I hope you read the additions essay one more time last night and could understand it in a greater detail.

Let's take a look at what we are doing:

• Reading 6-1: Addition 

• Reading 6-2a: Extension Activity

• Writing 6-1: Writing Skills 10 - Rephrasing Vocabulary 

• Cause and Effect
• Writing 6-2b 

• Writing 6-2c

HOMEWORK: 

• Read Animal Farm by Thursday

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, October 4th

Good morning,

How's everything? So, next week I'm flying out to a friend's wedding, but I am at a loss to what I should buy for a wedding present. Should I get something useful or something cool? I need to make up my mind soon.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is trips. Where is your next trip going to be?

• Unit 1 Vocabulary 

• Speaking 1-1: Vocabulary Discussion

• Use of English 1-2: Phrasal Verbs 

• Weekly Idioms

• Food Idioms

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 1 Quiz

SMRT 140 - Monday, October 3rd

Hello everyone,

In case you have forgotten, Orsolina will be gone this week. My name is Adam Shiroma, and I will be helping you this week.

Let's take a look at our schedule for today:

• Reading 6-1: Addition 

• Reading 6-2a: Extension Activity

• Writing 6-1: Writing Skills 10 - Rephrasing Vocabulary 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, October 3rd

Good morning everyone,

How's it going? Can you believe it's October? This month is my fav. It's always full of good times and spooky movies. Do you like a good scare?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is your weekend. How was it? Do anything fun?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 1 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 1-1
• Practice Exercise
• Use of English 1-2: Phrasal Verbs 

• Speaking 1-1: Vocabulary Discussion

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 1 Quiz