SMRT 115 - Friday, March 31st

Good morning class,

Are you ready for your speeches? I hope you are not too nervous.

Let's begin:

• Speeches 
• Writing - Introduce Yourself

• Speaking 1-4: I have a car.

• Grammar 1-2: Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns - Whose
• Grammar 1-2 Exercise 

• Reading 1-1: Whose is this?

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, March 31st

Good morning everyone,


How's it going? Happy Friday. Are you stoked for the weekend with almost no rain? I'm looking forward to getting some fresh air; maybe even do a little spring cleaning.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the weekend. It looks like it will not be very rainy, so what are you going to do? 

• What is an idiom?

• Weekly Slang 

• Use of English 1-2

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 1 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, March 30th

Hello everyone,

How are you feeling today? Wow! It is so pretty outside. I want to take a nap in the sun. Please share your homework with.

Let's get started:

• Check Missing Words Exercise 

• Grammar 1-1: Pronouns - Subject and Object 
• Pronoun Practice 

• Speaking 1-3: Speaking Pairs

• Practice Parts of Speech 

• Listening 1-1: Nice to Meet You
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2
• Exercise #3

• Grammar 1-2: Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns
• Grammar 1-2 Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - Introduce Yourself

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, March 30th

Good morning all,


How's it? What the heck? What is all that blue stuff outside? Well, I'll be damned. It's not raining, and there is not a single cloud in the sky. It's shaping up to be a nice day.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is movies. What's the next movie that you want to see? 

• Weekly Slang 

• What are idioms and slang?

HOMEWORK:

• If you haven't brought your weekly word to class, please do so tomorrow. 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, March 29th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope you are doing well. Please share your homework with me.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 1-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Vocabulary Game
• Missing Words Exercise 

• Parts of Speech - Fun Website 

• Writing 1-1: Capital Letters

• Use of English 1-1: Greetings

• Grammar 1-1: Pronouns - Subject and Object 

HOMEWORK:

• Missing Words Exercise 
• Pronoun Practice 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, March 29th

Good morning everyone,


How's it going this morning? I hope everything is hunky dory. Wednesdays can be a little tough since it's in the middle of the week. But, we just need to fight on to the weekend.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is work. Do you have a job now? If not, have you had one?

• Check Take-home Quiz Unit 12 Part 3 

• What are idioms and slang?

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a slang, idiom or interesting new word to class. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, March 28th

Good morning everyone,

Things look a little small today. We need to take advantage of it and work extra hard this week.

Let's get started:

• Proofreading 

• Parts of Speech

• Vocabulary 1-1
• Missing Words Exercise 

• Writing 1-1: Capital Letters

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary sentences 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, March 28th

Good morning class,


What's going on? We got a lot of new faces in today, but it looks like a few couldn't drag themselves out of bed. I hope everyone is ready to get the ball rolling. Let's begin.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is weather. How do you feel on days like today?

• Unit 12 Vocabulary 

• Speaking 12-1 Vocabulary Discussion

• Use of English 12-1

• Check Take-home Quiz Unit 12 

HOMEWORK:

SMRT 115 - Monday, March 27th

Hello everyone,

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

Let's look at our schedule:

• Speeches 

• The exam
• Any questions?

• Listening 12-2: What do you wish for?
• Transcript

• Grammar 12-3: Hope and Wish review

• Use of English 12-1: Warnings

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, March 27th

Good morning everyone,


What's going on this morning? Man, it's really coming down today. This is what we would call cats and dogs. Anyway, how was the exam? Are you jumping for joy, or are you hanging your head because of it?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is your weekend. Did it help you forget about Friday?

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 12 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 12-1

HOMEWORK:

• Take-home Quiz Unit 12 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, March 24th

Good morning,


How's things going for you today? It's time to put on our thinking caps because the exam is almost here. Are you ready and raring to go? Are you excited for getting it over with or cutting loose tonight?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is success! What will you do when you get a 100% on the test today?

• Writing Sentences with Slang and Idioms

• Weekly Idioms 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 12 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, March 23rd

Hello everyone,

How are you feeling today? Are you ready for tomorrow?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Reading 12-1

• If I had a million dollars....
• The Lyrics of the Song 

• Second Condition 

• Grammar 12-2: 2nd Condition
• Exercise 12-2 

• Speaking 12-4

• Grammar 12-3 hope and wish 

Grammar 12-2 Answers 

Grammar 12-3 Answers

HOMEWORK:

• Please record the speaking test if you haven't yet? 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, March 23rd

Good morning class,


How's everything going? It looks like tomorrow is the big day. Are you ready for the test or are you shaking in your little boots? It's easy to feel like you are underwater, but just don't give up.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the test tomorrow. How are you going to prepare for it tonight? 

• Color Idiom Questions 

• Weekly Idioms 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring your weekly word to class tomorrow if you haven't. 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, March 22nd

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Did you make some good sentences? Please share them with me now.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 12-2: Vocabulary 

• Listening 12-1: Safe Streets
• Transcript

• Grammar 12-1: 1st Condition
• Exercise 

• Speaking 12-3: What will you do when?

• If I had a million dollars....

• Second Condition 

• Grammar 12-2: 2nd Condition

HOMEWORK:

• Speaking Test Due Thursday

• Reading 12-1

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, March 22nd

Good morning,


How is everyone doing? It looks like another big test is just around the bend. Have you been on top of things and started studying already? This one is the end of the quarter test, so it's a bit of a doozy.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is something strange. I brought something interesting from Texas to try. Do you wanna try it? Are you willing to try strange things? 

• Color Idioms #2 

• Weekly Idioms 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing Sentences with Slang and Idioms

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, March 21st

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? How was the homework? Tricky right?

Let's see our schedule for today:

• Speaking 12-1: Introduction 

• Check the Writing Exercise

• Unit 12 Vocabulary 
• Missing Words Exercise 

• What will you do if....?

• Grammar 12-1: 1st Condition

• Listening 12-1: Safe Streets

HOMEWORK:

• First Condition Sentences with Vocabulary 
• Speaking Test Due on THURSDAY 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, March 21st

Good morning everyone,


How are you all doing? It looks like Mother Nature tricked us yesterday. It gave us a beautiful first day of spring, and now, it is so crappy outside. Just keep your fingers crossed for a nice summer.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is still about vacation. I'm still thinking about trips and souvenirs. If you went back to your country, what would be something you bring back for the class. 

• Speaking 11-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Check Unit 11 Take-home Quiz

• Color Idioms #2 

SMRT 115 - Monday, March 20th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? It is good to be back. I hope you had a good week. How is the present perfect?

Here is our plan for today:

• Review the present perfect
• Do you have any questions?
• Present Perfect Simple
• Have you ever?
• Present Perfect Continuous
• How long?

• Use of English 11-1: Likes and Preferences 

• Unit 11 Quiz

• Speeches!!!!!!

• Writing 11-1: Sentence Fragments 

• Unit 12 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 12 Vocabulary 
• Writing Exercise

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, March 20th

Good morning all,


Long time, no see! Are you all happy to see this ugly mug again? Today's a big day, and no, it's not because I'm back. At long last, spring has sprung! It's the first day of spring! Hurray!

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is vacations. Since I just got back from one, I'm thinking about the next. Where are you going on your next vacay?

• Unit 11 Vocabulary 

• Check the Use of English Exercise 

• Speaking 11-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 11 Take-home Quiz

SMRT 115 - Thursday, March 9th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? I am feeling great! Almost time for my vacation, but we have a lot to do before I go.

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

• Comparing things

• Grammar 10-2: Comparative Adjectives 
• Check Grammar 10-2: Exercise Part 1, 2 and 3

• Grammar 10-2: Superlative Adjectives  
• What is the best?
• Finish Grammar 10-2: Exercise Part 

• Speaking 10-4: Our Differences

• Grammar 10-3: Comparing #2

• Exercise 10-3
• Answers

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - What is it like? 
• Speeches tomorrow - Be ready

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, March 8th

Good morning everyone,


What's going on? I'm excited. I'm taking off today to enjoy some warm weather and good times. Now, don't go nuts while I am away. Keep your nose in the books until I get back.

• Discussion
• This topic for today is video games. Did you play them when you were a kid?

•  Weekly Class Vocabulary 

• Number Idioms #2
• Number Idiom Discussion Questions 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 10 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, March 8th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Did you have any trouble with adjective and adverbs?

Let's see what we are going to do today:

• Let's Describe 
• Picture #1
• Picture #2
• Picture #3
• Picture #4

• Grammar 10-1: Adjectives and Adverbs
• Practice 

• Use of English 10-1: Describing Things 

• Speaking 10-3: What does it taste like?

• Grammar 10-2: Comparative Adjectives 
• Let's Compare

• Grammar 10-2: Superlative Adjectives  
• What is the best?

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar 10-2: Exercise Part 1, 2 and 3

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, March 8th

Good morning,


Sup all? I just remembered we have daylight savings time on Saturday night. Make sure you turn your clocks ahead one hour. This means we are going to lose some sleep, so you might want to sleep in on Sunday.

• Discussion
• The topic of today is spring. Since it's almost spring, what are you looking forward to doing?

• Weekly Class Vocabulary 

• Number Idioms #2

HOMEWORK:

• Number Idioms #2

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, March 7th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you finish your homework? Are any words confusing?

Let's look at the schedule for today:

• Speaking 10-2: Vocabulary 

•  Vocabulary 10-1
• Check the homework

• Vocabulary Homework - Missing Words

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

• Grammar 10-1: Adjectives and Adverbs
• Practice 

• Use of English 10-1: Describing Things 

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar 10-1 Exercise 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, March 7th

Good morning peeps,


What's up? It didn't really snow last night, so it looks like it was a false alarm. But it's better safe than sorry, right? I'm just dying for it to be spring.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is seasons. Which if your favorite? 

• Speaking 9-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Study Unit 9 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 9-1: Vocabulary Practice 

• Check Unit 9 Take-home Quiz 

• Weekly Class Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Don't forget your weekly word. Please bring it to class. 

SMRT 115 - Monday, March 6th

Hello class,

How was the weekend? Can you believe we are still getting snow? Canada is crazy.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Listening 9-2: Interview with a Violinist 
• Exercise #1
• Transcript

• Review Grammar 9-3: Verb Pattern 
• Finish Practice Exercise 

• Speaking 9-3 

• Questions about Unit 9

• Unit 9 Quiz 

• Writing 9-1: Run on Sentence 
• Writing 9-1 Practice 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Vocabulary 10-1
• Vocabulary Sentences with Verb Patterns 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, March 6th

Good morning,


What's going on, everyone? Were you able to rest up over the weekend? I hope you could still have a good weekend even with all this messed up weather. There's more on its way tonight too.

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

• Study Unit 9 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 9-1: Vocabulary Practice 

• Speaking 9-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Weekly Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 9 Take-home Quiz 

SMRT 115 - Friday, March 3rd

Good morning everyone,

Are you ready for your speeches? I hope you are not too scared. You will do great!

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speeches 
• Writing - Hobbies 

• Review Grammar 9-3: Verb Pattern 
• Finish Practice Exercise 

• Speaking 9-3 

HOMEWORK:

• Study for the quiz 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, March 3rd

Good morning all,


How's things? It's Friday! Are you psyched for the weekend? I hope you get to do a ton of cool stuff. As for me, I think I am just going to kick it around the house and play my new video game.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weekend. What's your plans? 

• Asking Questions 
• Writing - Making Sentences with Idioms 

• Weekly Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 9 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, March 2nd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing everyone? Are you doing well? How was the homework? Please send it to me (^_^)Y

Here is the schedule for today:

• Listening 9-1: Interests 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

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

• Speaking 9-4: Discussion 

• Grammar 9-3: Verb Pattern 
• Practice Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - Hobbies 
• Speech tomorrow!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, March 2nd

Good morning folks,


How's it, everyone? This morning I'm really drawing a blank for our introduction.  It can be really tricky to think of new idioms everyday, so I don't know what we will chat about this morning.

• The topic for today is coffee. I love coffee. I think it's the best drink in the world. Do you agree with me?

• Idioms 
• Number Idioms

• Number Idiom - Discussion Questions 

• Weekly Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• If you haven't brought your weekly word to class, please bring it tomorrow.

• Writing - Making Sentences with Idioms 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, March 1st

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

• Vocabulary Speaking 9-2

• Vocabulary Spelling Activity 

• Check Homework

• Reading 9-1 Hobbies
• Reading Exercise 

• Grammar 9-1: Infinitives and -ing

• Speaking 9-3

• Grammar 9-2

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar Verb Pattern Homework 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, March 1st

Good morning peeps,


How's things going, everybody? You all look beat. What time did you turn in last night? You should make sure you take it easy a bit between all of your studying.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is music. Do you have any good music I should listen to? 

• Weekly Vocabulary 

• Idioms 
• Number Idioms

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring your word, idiom, or slang term to class this week.