SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Nov. 30th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? Did you finish up the homework? Please share it with me.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 10-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check the Vocabulary Missing Words Assignment

• Listening 10-1 Favorite Technology
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2
• Transcript

• Grammar 10-1: Adjectives and Adverbs
• Grammar 10-1 Exercise 

• Use of English 10-1: Making Descriptions 

• What do these pictures looks like?

• Comparing Things 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing Exercise - Descriptions 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Nov. 30th

Good morning peeps,

How ya been? I'm glad to see you guys could make it. For me, it was hard to drag myself out of bed. I just wanted to sleep in.

• Discussion 
• I have some questions for you today. Take a look at these:
• Speaking 9-1 - Vocabulary Questions

• Check the Take-home Quiz Unit 9 

• Weekly Slang 

• Weekly Idioms
• Color Idioms #1

HOMEWORK:

• Color Idioms #1

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Nov. 29th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? We have many new students today. I hope you are all having a good day.

Here is our schedule:

• Let's get to know each other
• Introduce yourself
• What do you like to do?
• What is the most delicious food?

• Check Writing Exercise 9-1

• Vocabulary 10-1: The list

• Vocabulary Practice
• Listening 
• Missing Words Assignment

• Grammar 10-1: Adjectives and Adverbs
• Grammar Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Missing Words Assignment

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Nov. 29th

Good morning everyone,

How's it going? I see a lot of new faces today. Welcome to the class. I hope Canada has not been too shocking for you all. Let's get the ball rolling, shall we?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is traveling. What are some of your favorite places you have visited? 

• Review Unit 9 Vocabulary 
• Write a sentence for 
• used to
• be used to
• get used to

• 9-1 Use of English 
• Practice

• Speaking 9-1 - Vocabulary Questions

HOMEWORK :

• Take-home Quiz Unit 9 

SMRT 115 - Monday, Nov. 28th

Good morning everyone,

How are you doing? It is good to see everyone. Did you have a good time while I was away?

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

• Grammar 9-3: Verb Patterns #2 - Review
• Grammar Exercise - Check the homework 

• Speaking 9-5 Verb Pattern Practice

• Questions about Unit 9

• Unit 9 Quiz

• Writing 9-1: Common Mistakes-Comma splices and run-on sentences

• Use of English 9-1: Invitations

HOMEWORK:

• Writing Exercise 9-1

• Study Unit 10 Vocabulary 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, Nov. 28th

Good morning everyone,

How's it going! It's been awhile. I had a blast while I was away. How about you? Did you go on a shopping spree over the weekend?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about the holidays. December has a lot of holidays. What's your favorite holiday?

• Unit 9 Vocabulary 

• 9-1 Use of English 
• Practice

• Speaking 9-1 - Vocabulary Questions

HOMEWORK:

• Write a sentence for 
• used to
• be used to
• get used to

SMRT 115 - Test Day - Nov. 18th

GOOD LUCK

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Nov. 18th

Good morning everyone,

How're you feeling today? Are you shaking in your boots about the test? Lyme's not though, right? He's just kicking back today. Anyway, I wish everyone the best of luck today. You will do great!

• Discussion 
• Asking each other questions
• Making Sentences  - with idioms

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 
• Use of English Listening 8-1
• Use of English Exercise 

• Speaking 8-1: Vocab Discussion

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Nov. 17th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Are you ready for tomorrow? Do you have any questions about the speaking test?

Here is our plan for today:

• What must/should be done!

• Review 8-1

• Listening 8-2

• Grammar 8-3: Have to/need to 
• Wants vs Needs
• Exercise

• Speaking 8-5 Discussion

HOMEWORK: 

• Finish the speaking test tonight!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Nov. 17th

Good morning folks,

How're doing today? Listening...our class is finally back to normal. No more squeaky aircon. Anyway, tomorrow is the big day. Are you ready to get it done and over with?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is tomorrow. Anything planned for after the test?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 
• Use of English Listening 8-1
• Use of English Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Nov. 16th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? Do you have any questions about the speaking videos?

Let's see what we are doing today:

• Check the homework
• Modal Verbs and Vocabulary Practice

• Grammar 8-1: Modal Verbs 
• Grammar Exercise 

• Speaking 8-3: Role Play - Let's Act 

In the afternoon:

• Reading 8-1
• Exercise #2 Answering Questions 

• Grammar 8-2: Should and Must
• Exercise 8-2

• Speaking 8-4: Giving Advice

HOMEWORK:

• Finish your speaking test 
• Due on Thursday

• Finish Grammar Exercise 8-2

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Nov. 16

Good morning peeps,

How's things? Good? So, how is the test prep going? Studying hard? All of you look like you have good heads on our shoulders, so Friday should be a piece of cake.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is studying. How do you get into the mood to study?

• Weekly Idioms: Numbers #1
• Questions and Answers
• Making Sentences 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Making Sentences 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Nov. 15th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope you are well. Please do not forget to share your homework with me.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Check Unit 7 Quiz

• Vocabulary 8-1: List
• Vocabulary 8-2: Practice
• Practice 

• Listening 8-1: First Day
• Exercise 1
• Exercise 2

• Grammar 8-1: Modal Verbs 
• Grammar Exercise 

• Speaking 8-3: Role Play - Let's Act 

HOMEWORK:

• Modal Verbs and Vocabulary Practice

• Reading 8-1 - Please read

• Speaking Test - Due Thursday

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Nov. 15th

Good morning everyone,

How's it going? Are you feeling the weather? Winter is in the air, so make sure to get ready. Speaking of getting ready, have you started preparing for Friday?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is nasty weather. What can we do to keep going through all this bad weather in Vancouver?

• Check Unit 7 Take Home Quiz

• Weekly Slang 

• Weekly Idioms: Numbers #1

HOMEWORK:

Finish Weekly Idioms: Numbers #1

SMRT 115 - Monday, Nov. 14th

Hello class,

How are you doing today? Did you have a good long weekend? We have a big test on Tuesday. Don't forget to study.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 7-4: Future Discussion 

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

• Grammar 7-3: Time Clauses 
• Grammar 7-3 Exercise

• Speaking 7-5 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Time Clause and Complex Sentences
• Unit 7 Quiz 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, Nov. 14th

Good morning everyone,

How's it been? Did you recharge your batteries over the long weekend? We have another monthly exam coming up.  How do you feel about this one? Do you think you are going to ace it?

first come, first served

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the long weekend. How did you spend your weekend?

• Unit 7 - Vocabulary 

• Use of English 7-1 - Listening 
• Use of English - Vocabulary Exercise 

• Speaking 7-1 - Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 7 Take-home Quiz
• Weekly Slang 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Nov 10th

Hello everyone,

I hope all of you are going well. Did you finish all of your homework? Please share it now.

Here is our plan for today:

• Check homework
• Grammar 7-1 Exercise Part 4
• 7-2 Grammar Exercise Part 1-3

• Grammar 7-2: Will
• Grammar Exercise Part 4&5

• Listening 7-1: I'll be there!

• Surprise Speeches 

• Grammar 7-3: Time Clauses 

HOMEWORK:

• Please read Grammar 7-3: Time Clauses 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Nov. 10th

Good morning,

What's up, everyone? Are you happy tomorrow is a day off? I think I need a break. This week has been too crazy. A little me time is just what the doctor ordered.

• Discussion
• Animal Idioms Discussion 

• Weekly Slang 

• Count on me - Video

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 7 Vocabulary for Monday

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Nov. 9th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you feeling good? I'm okay, I think....so sad

Anyway, here is our schedule for today:

• Vocabulary Game 
• Spelling game 

• Speaking 7-3: Future Plans

• Check Homework
• Future Tense Sentences 

• Grammar 7-1: The Future 
• Exercise
• Grammar 7-2: Will
• Grammar Exercise

• Listening 7-1: I'll be there!

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Grammar 7-1 Exercise Part 4
• Finish 7-2 Grammar Exercise Part 1-3

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Nov. 9th

Good morning everyone,

What's going on? Well, I'm speechless. I can't believe that Trump won, so I'm trying to find a silver lining on this cloud. Um....nothing is coming to mind.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is another happy topic. Let's talk about friends!

• Weekly Idioms - Animals#2

• Weekly Slang 

• Count on me - Video

HOMEWORK:

• Please being a slang term or idiom to class tomorrow. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Nov, 8th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you surprised it's so warm out today? It looks like it will be warm for the next couple days.

Let's take a look at our schedule:

• Unit 6 Quiz

• Speaking 7-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Vocabulary 7-1: List 
• Vocabulary 7-2: Practice 

• Speaking 7-3: Future Plans

• Grammar 7-1: The Future 
• Exercise

HOMEWORK:

• Future Tense Sentences 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Nov. 8th

Good morning everyone,

What's happening? Today is making my heart race. Do you know why? Yea, it's the election in my home country. To be honest (TBH), I'm so sick of all this election stuff. I can't wait until it's over.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about something happy. I don't want to think about the US election anymore so let's talk about something fun. Pets! What's your favorite pet?

• Check the Quiz
• Unit 6 Quiz 

• Count on me - Video

• Weekly Idioms - Animals#2

HOMEWORK:

• Please being a slang term or idiom to class tomorrow. 
• Weekly Idioms - Animals#2

SMRT 115 - Monday, Nov. 7th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you have a good weekend?

Here is our schedule for today:

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

• Grammar 6-3: Every, All, Both
• Grammar 6-3 Exercise

• Speaking 6-5: Grammar Review

• Unit 6 Quiz 

• Writing 6-1: Compound Sentences 
• Compound Sentence Practice 

• Unit 7: Goals
• Vocabulary 7-1: List 

HOMEWORK:

• Compound Sentence Practice 
• Study the Vocabulary 7-1: List 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, Nov. 7th

Good morning everyone,

What's going on? I'm glad to see everyone fell back. It's nice to have brighter mornings. Anyway, are you ready to get the ball rolling? I hope you are all ready to hit the books this week. With no school on Friday, we have a lot on our plates.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weekend. How was it? What did you do over the weekend?

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 6-1

• Speaking 6-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Unit 6 Quiz 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class this week. 
• Unit 6 Quiz 

SMRT 115 - Friday, Nov. 4th

Good morning ladies and gentlemen,

How are you doing? Are you ready for our speech? I am looking forward to hearing a lot of great speeches.

• Speeches
• Endangered Animals 

• Check Homework
• Part 3 Article Practice Work
• Part 4 Grammar 6-2 Exercise

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

• Grammar 6-3: Every, All, Both

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Nov. 4th

Good morning everybody,

How're you feeling? Are you stoked its Friday? Well, we have a lot to do, so I am going straight to the point today. I'm not going to beat around the bush this morning. Nope, not going to waste any time today...

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the weekend.
• Idioms Sentences - Ask your questions

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 6-1

• Count on me - Video

SMRT 115: Thursday, Nov. 3rd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? How do you feel about articles? I hope they are not too crazy.

Let's take a look at what we are going to do today:

• Check Article Worksheet Parts 1-2
• Use Article Guide

• Review: Grammar 6-1: Articles 
• Part 3 Article Practice Work

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

• Use of English 6-1: Making a Suggestion

• Grammar 6-2: Articles - Special Rules

• Vocabulary Practice 
• Dictation

HOMEWORK:

• Article Review
• Part 3 Article Practice Work
• Part 4 Grammar 6-2 Exercise

• Writing
• Endangered Animals 
• Speeches tomorrow!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Nov. 3rd

Good morning folks,

How's it going today? Are you ready for class? Boy, I'm really drawing a blank this morning for our morning introduction. Most of the time, I can think of some great idioms off the top of my head. I hope I can come up with a few.

• Share your homework
• The Idioms Sentences

• Discussion
• The topic for today is getting out of the house. Have you been out much since coming to Vancouver?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 6-1

• Count on me - Video

HOMEWORK:

• Bring a word to class if you haven't this week.

SMRT 115 - November 2nd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? It is so wet. Do you like the rain? I hope you are feeling good.

Let's see our schedule for today:

• Speaking 6-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check Vocabulary Missing words Assignment

• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals
• Reading Questions

• Grammar 6-1: Articles 
• Article Guide
• Article Practice Work

HOMEWORK:

• Article Worksheet Parts 1-2
• Use Article Guide 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Nov. 2nd

Good morning all,

Howzits? Everyone doing well on this wet, hump day? I hope so. Man, it was so hard to roll out of bed this morning. All I wanted to do was hit the snooze and go back to sleep. It looks like winter is almost upon us.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the rain. Vancouver has a lot of rain. How are you going to deal with it?

• Weekly Idioms:
• Animal Idioms #1
• Idioms Sentences

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 

• Count on me - Video

HOMEWORK:

• Finish the Idioms Sentences
• Study Unit 6 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Nov. 1st

Hello everyone,

Did you have a happy Halloween? I hope you did not eat too much candy.

Let's see our schedule for today:

• Speaking 5-4: How many are there?

• Unit 5 Quiz

• Writing 5-1: Simple Sentences 
• Writing Exercise

• Unit 6

• Vocabulary 6-1: List
• Vocabulary Practice 
• Dictation
• Missing words

• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals
• Reading Questions

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Missing words Assignment
• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals
• Reading Questions Part 1

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Nov. 1st

Good morning everyone,

How're you feeling? Are you burnt out after all that trick or treating last night? There are a lot of people playing hooky today. Maybe they ate too much candy, got a sugar rush and then crashed.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is holidays. Halloween is very much a North American holiday. Are there any holidays that are only celebrated in your culture?

• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check the Unit 5 Take Home Quiz

• Weekly Idioms:
• Animal Idioms #1

HOMEWORK:

• Please find at least one slang term or idiom for class this week. 
• Animal Idioms #1