SMRT 115 - Friday, April 28th

Good morning everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you excited for your speeches?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speeches

• Writing Topic

• Speaking 5-4: How many?

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

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

Good morning,


What's going on, all? It's Friday. Are you guys going to paint the town red later tonight? Well, before you can cut loose and have some fun, we need to study hard for a few more hours.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is fun things. What are some fun things you want to do soon?

• Weekly Slang

• Weekly Idioms
• Idioms with Body Parts

• Pronunciation 
• Vowels 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, April 27th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Check Exercise Grammar 5-1 
• Subject Verb Agreements

• Can you count it?

• Speaking 5-3: Clues

• Reading Exercise 

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

HOMEWORK:

• Writing Topic
• Speeches tomorrow. Please be ready. 

• Please finish Reading Exercise

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

Good morning all,


What's happening? With all this nice weather and the weekend on the horizon, it's making me think about getting out of the house. My mind is just blank on what to do though.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is plans. Since I'm getting out of the house, what are you up to for the weekend?

• Weekly Slang

• Weekly Idioms
• Idioms with Body Parts

• Pronunciation 
• Vowels 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a vocabulary word to class if you haven't. 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, April 26th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you having a good week so far? Do not forget to share your homework with me.

Here is our plan for today:

• Vocabulary Game

• Speaking 5-2 Vocabulary Discussion

• Listening 5-1: Grand Opening

• Can you count it?

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

HOMEWORK:

• Exercise Grammar 5-1 

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

Good morning folks,


What's up? Have you been chilling with your friends lately? Life can be gucci if we have some good buds by our side.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is vocabulary. We are going to continue the topic speaking questions from yesterday.

• Check Unit 4 Take-home Quiz

• Weekly Slang

• Weekly Idioms
• Idioms with Body Parts

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a vocabulary word to class by the end of the week. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, April 25th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? How did you do with the comma activity? Let's take a look at it together.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Writing 4-1: Commas 
• Writing 4-1: Exercise 

• Unit 5 Vocabulary

• Missing Word Homework Assignment

• Speaking 5-2 Vocabulary Discussion

• Can you count it?

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Writing Exercise 

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

Good morning everyone,


What is going on? It looks like we have quite a few new people today. Welcome to class. I hope all of you shoot for the stars and, of course, do your homework.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is hobbies. What is something you enjoy doing by yourself? How about with others.? 

• Speaking 4-1: Vocabulary Discussion 
•  Unit 4 Vocabulary 

• Check Unit 4 Take-home Quiz

• Weekly Idioms
• Idioms with Body Parts

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a vocabulary word to class by the end of the week. 

• Unit 4 Take-home Quiz
• Please try your best tonight, new students. 

SMRT 115 - Monday, April 24th

Hello everyone,

How are you all today? Did you have a good weekend? I hope it was relaxing.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Friday's Exam
• How was it?
• Any questions?

• Listening 4-2: Finding your Way

• Speaking 4-5: Time Discussions

• Grammar 4-3: Time Prepositions

• Unit 4 Quiz

• Writing 4-1: Commas 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

• Writing 4-1: Exercise 

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

Good morning everyone,


What is happening this Monday morning? Well, I am glad things are back to normal. With the holidays and exam, things have been out of whack.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about your exam. How did you fare on it?

•  Unit 4 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 4-1

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 4 Take-home Quiz

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

Good morning,


How are you all feeling this morning? Did you turn in a little early last night? A common myth about tests is that cramming helps. Staying up with you nose in a book the night before does more harm than good. 

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the exam. When you get through with it, what is the first thing you are going to do?

• Check Food Idioms #2

• Pronunciation 
• Vowels 
• The American T

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 4 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday

Here are the answers to the exercise from Grammar 4-3

ANSWERS 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, April 20th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you do you homework?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 4-3: Picture 

• Grammar 4-2: Prepositions of Place

• Check Grammar 4-2: Exercise 

• Reading 4-1: Getting there

• Speaking 4-4: Time 

• Grammar 4-3: Time Prepositions
• Speaking Questions 

HOMEWORK:

• Record your speaking video

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, April 20th

Good morning class,


How's it going? Tomorrow is the big day. Are you ready to ace the exam? Just remember to shake off any worries.

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

• Weekly Slang

• Food Idioms #2

• Pronunciation 
• Vowels 
• The American T

Homework:

• Food Idioms #2

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, April 19th

Good morning everyone,

It looks like we have a few new people today. I hope you are having a good week.

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

• Speaking 4-2: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Vocabulary List 4-1
• Check Missing words Exercise 

• Use of English 4-1: Directions 

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

• Speaking 4-3: Picture 

• Grammar 4-2: Prepositions of Place

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar 4-2: Exercise 

• Speaking Test - Due Thursday Night

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

Good morning all,


How's things for you this week? I hope it's not off to a bumpy start.  Since we have a big exam in a couple days, it's a good idea to get a head start on all your studying. Have you cracked open any books yet?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the exam. What do you need to study the most? 

• Speaking 3-1: Vocabulary discussion 

• Check Unit 3 Take-home Quiz

• Food Idioms #2

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, April 18th

Hello everyone,

How was your long weekend? Did you enjoy your time? I hope you had a good adventure.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Reading 3-1: In the News
• Reading Activity

• Grammar 3-3: Past Passive 

• Unit 3 Quiz

• Unit 4 Vocabulary 
• Missing words Exercise 

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

HOMEWORK:

• Missing words Exercise 

• Grammar 4-1 Exercise Part 1

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

Good morning class,


How's everything going? Long time, no see. Longer for a few of you since most of the class was MIA last Thursday. Did you have a nice getaway? I hope you were able to kick back for a bit because this week is going to be tough.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the long weekend. Was it enough for you? Did you do anything fun?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 3 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 3-1

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 3 Take-home Quiz

SMRT 115 - Thursday, April 13th

Happy Thursday!

Here is our schedule:

• Speaking 3-4: What were you doing?

• Check A Picture of Stanley Park 

• Grammar 3-2: Past Continuous 
• Past Continuous/Simple Picture

• Past Simple and Past Continuous 

• Use of English 3-1: Apologizing 

• Listening 3-2: I'm Sorry

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, April 13th

Good morning,


How's it going? We have four days off starting tomorrow. I am looking for to this R and R since things have been very busy. I hope you all get to take a load off too.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the long weekend. Are you going to do anything fun and exciting?

• Weekly Idioms 
• Food Idioms #1

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 3 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, April 12th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you do your homework last night? Do you have any questions about past tense verbs?

Let's look at our schedule for today:

• Speaking 3-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Vocabulary Group Quiz

• Grammar 3-1 Past Simple

• Check homework
• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

• Listening 3-1: Three Stories 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Grammar 3-1 Exercise 

• Speaking 3-3

• Grammar 3-2: Past Continuous 

HOMEWORK:

• A Picture of Stanley Park 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, April 12th

Good morning folks,


How're ya doing this rainy Wednesday morning? I'm shocked that it's almost the weekend. I almost spaced that we have a long weekend soon.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is nice days. Days like yesterday are just wonderful. We just have to hope we get more of them soon. What do you like to do on days like yesterday. 

• Finding Context
• Context 
• Check Practice - Find the meaning

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Weekly Idioms 
• Food Idioms #1

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, April 11th

Hello everyone,

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

Let's look at our schedule:

• Speaking 2-5 : Passive Pictures 

• Grammar 2-3 Passive Voice Practice 

• Unit 3 Quiz 

• Study Vocabulary Unit 3

• Vocabulary Practice 

• Grammar 3-1 Past Simple

HOMEWORK:

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, April 11th

Good morning,


How's everyone feeling today? We have a ton of things to do today, so this morning's intro is going to be short and sweet. Are you ready to get this show on the road?

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is nice weather. Days like today are just wonderful. What do you want to do on days like today. 

• Speaking 2-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Unit 2 Take-home Quiz 

• Finding Context
• Context 
• Practice - Find the meaning

HOMEWORK:

• Practice - Find the meaning -context

SMRT 115 - Monday, April 10th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you do see the answers for the present continuous practice on the blog? Do you have any questions?

Let's get started for today:

• ANSWERS 
• Speaking 2-4: Around the World 

• Use of English 2-1: Saying Goodbye 

• Grammar 2-3: Passive Voice 

• Speaking 2-5 : Passive Pictures 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Vocabulary Unit 3
• Grammar 2-3 Passive Voice Practice 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, April 10th

Good morning class,


How's it going today? Did you all get enough rest over the weekend, or did it barely scratch the surface? Well, you are in luck because it's a short week. You can really recharge your batteries this Friday.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is weekend. Did you end up doing what you planned? 

• Study the Vocabulary Unit 2

• Use of English 2-1

• Speaking 2-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 2 Take-home Quiz 

SMRT 115 - ANSWERS

Here are the answers to Grammar 2-2: Exercise

• ANSWERS 

SMRT 115 - Friday, April 7th

Good morning everyone,

How are all of you feeling today? Are you ready for your speeches?

Let's get started:

• Discussion - What did you read?

• Speeches 
• Describing your life - Writing

• Grammar 2-2: Present Continuous

• Listening 2-2: Sounds Great!

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar 2-2 Exercise

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

Good morning,


What's up, everyone? We have a lot to cover today, so for today, let's look at the sentence using Ryoichiro's word from yesterday:

• Even though he stole a car, the judge only gave Ryoichiro a slap on the wrist.

• Weekly Slang Homework

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the weekend. What are planning to do?

• Finding Context
• Grammar Cues 
• Discussion Exercise #1

• Context 
• Practice - Find the meaning

HOMEWORK:

• Study the Vocabulary Unit 2

SMRT 115 - Thursday, April 6th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you do you homework?

Let's look at our schedule for today:

• Vocabulary Game 

• Check Present Simple Practice 
• Practice 

• Grammar 2-1: Present Simple 

• Listening 2-1: Joe's Day
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Reading 2-1: He wants a vacation!
• Reading Exercise 

• Grammar 2-2: Present Continuous

HOMEWORK:

• Describing your life - Writing 
• Speeches tomorrow

• Please read for 20 minutes tonight

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

Good morning folks,


What's new? It's almost the weekend. I'm glad that the grind is almost over for the week. I'm beat! I just want to be lazy all weekend, but to appease my wife, I need to do some work around the house.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is coffee. I love it. It's the best. Is there anything better than coffee? 

• Weekly Slang Homework

• Finding Context
• Grammar Cues 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

HOMEWORK:

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

• Exercise #1 - context 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, April 5th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Please share your homework with me. Thank you.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 2-1

• Vocabulary 2-2: Practice 

• Check:
• Missing Words Homework
• Present Simple Story 

• Speaking 2-3: How often?

• Grammar 2-1: Present Simple 

• Listening 2-1: Joe's Day
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Reading 2-1: I need a vacation
• Exercise - Reading

HOMEWORK:

• Present Simple Practice 

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

Good morning all,


What's happening? It looks like a couple of you spaced the homework out from Monday. Don't worry though. I kept track of who forgot, and we will have a few speeches soon.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is free coffee and tea. Yes, it's Wednesday. Are you going to conversation club?

• Check Unit 1 Take Home Quiz

• Weekly Slang Homework

• Finding Context
• Grammar Cues 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

HOMEWORK:

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, April 4th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? Are you having a good day?

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

• Writing Exercise 1-1 

•  Writing 1-1: Capital Letters

• Vocabulary 2-1: The list

• Vocabulary 2-2: Practice 
• Missing Words Homework

• Speaking 2-2: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Speaking 2-3: How often?

HOMEWORK:

• Missing Words Homework

• Present Simple Story 

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

Good morning everyone,


What are you up to this morning? Jeez, today is like a complete 180 (one-eighty) from yesterday. I hope the weather clears up this week, but I think we shouldn't get our hopes up.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is this month. Do you have any big plans? 

• Unit 1 Vocabulary 
• Speaking 1-1: Vocabulary Questions 

• Use of English 1-1

• Check Unit 1 Take Home Quiz

SMRT 115 - Monday, April 3rd

Hello everyone,

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

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speeches 
• Sultan

• Reading 1-1: Whose is this?

• Grammar 1-3: The be verb

• Speaking 1-5: Making Questions

• Unit 1 Quiz 

•  Writing 1-1: Capital Letters

HOMEWORK:

• Study Vocabulary 2-1
• Writing Exercise 1-1 

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

Good morning,


What's going on, everyone? Yesterday was a beaut, wasn't it. It is one of those one in a million days we live for in Vancouver. Hopefully, there are more of them around the corner.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the weekend. Did you go out and do anything?

• Weekly Slang 

• Use of English 1-2

• Unit 1 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 1-1

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 1 Take Home Quiz