SMRT 115 - Wednesday, May 31st

Hello everyone,

How are all of you feeling today? Did you read last night? I hope so.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Reading - How to Protect the Environment 

• Speaking 10-2: Discussion 

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

• Grammar 10-1: Adjective and Adverb Review 
• Grammar Practice 10-1

• Use of English 10-1: Descriptions 

• How does it taste? Speaking 10-3

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar Practice 10-1 Part 1-5

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

Good morning everybody,


How's it going, today? It was quite a wet one yesterday, but it looks like all that rain is done and over with. You shouldn't leave your umbrella at home though. Knowing Vancouver, it's better safe than sorry, right?

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is hobbies. What were some things you loved doing when you were growing up?

• Weekly Slang 

• Pronunciation
• The American 'T'

• Pronunciation Practice 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a slang, idiom, or an interesting vocabulary word to share with class. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, May 30th

Hello everyone,

How are you feeling today? Are you enjoying the change in the weather? Did you read?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Reading check
• The History of Pizza 

• Check the quiz 

• Vocabulary 10-1: The List
• Vocabulary 10-2: The Practice 
• Vocabulary: Missing Word Exercise 

• Speaking 10-2: Discussion 

• Grammar 10-1: Adjective and Adverb Review 
• Grammar Practice 10-1

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Vocabulary: Missing Word Exercise 

• Vocabulary Sentences 

• Reading - How to Protect the Environment 

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

Good morning everyone,


How's things going for you all? Kind of a one-eighty compared to yesterday, huh? It's more chilly than I thought it would be, but it's a good change of pace.

• Discussion 
• The topic is about something quick. Did you have any pets growing up?

• Speaking 9-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Check Unit 9 Take-home Quiz

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a slang, idiom, or an interesting vocabulary word to share with class. 

SMRT 115 - Monday, May 29th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you like the hot weather over the weekend?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Did you read about squirrels?

• Speaking 9-4: Verb Pattern Practice 

• Listening 9-2: An Interview
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Grammar 9-3: More Verb Patterns 
• Practice the Grammar

HOMEWORK:

• Quiz

• Study Vocabulary 10-1

• Read
• The History of Pizza 

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

Good morning everyone,


How're you doing? It was one helluva weekend, wasn't it? It was nice having some great weather for once. I didn't do much but chill and get some rays. How about you?

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is about the weekend. It was pretty hot over the last couple days. Did you do any summer activities? 

• Weekly Idioms - Animals #2

• Speaking - Animal Idioms Questions

• Unit 9 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 9-1

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 9 Take-home Quiz

SMRT 115 - Friday, May 26th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you ready for your speeches? I hope.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Reading - What did you read?

• Speeches 
• Favorite Hobbies 

• Speaking 9-4: Questions with Verb Patterns 
• 9-2: Practice 

PLEASE READ

• Verb Pattern #2 9-3
• Reading for Monday

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

Good morning,


What cracking, all? Are you stoked for a taste of summer this weekend? I think I am going to head to the beach or somewhere outdoors and get a bit of sun and a breath of fresh air.

• Discussion
• Animal Sounds

• The topic for today is related to animals. What are some of these sounds in your language?

• Weekly Idioms - Animals #2

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 9 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, May 25th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you do well on your homework? I hope so.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Check Vocabulary Homework 

• Review Grammar 9-1

• Check Vocabulary Homework 

• Passive Continuous 

• Speaking 9-3: Why did you go there?

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

• Grammar 9-1: Verb Patterns 
• Practice 

• Speaking 9-4: Questions with Verb Patterns 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing and Speaking Topic 
• Favorite Hobbies 

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

Good morning,


What's up, all? I'm glad to see you in class. Did you see all the hubbub out front? I was confused because they had this sketchy sign in front of our school reading "DO NOT ENTER". For a second, I didn't know if we could come inside or not.

• The topic today is about a song. Songs can be both beautiful and confusing. What do you think this song means? Here are the lyrics.

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Please continue to bring words to class 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, May 24th

Hello everyone,

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

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 9-2: Vocabulary 

• Check Vocabulary and Prepositional Phrases Homework

• Vocabulary Test

• Vocabulary Homework 

• Reading 9-1: Hobbies 

• Grammar 9-1: Infinitive and Verb-ing Review

• Speaking 9-3: Why did you go there?

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Homework 

• Grammar 9-1 Homework
• Part 1- A-H
• Part 2 A-H
• Part 3 A-H
• Part 4 A-H
• Part 5 ALL

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

Good morning all,


What's shaking?  It's so nice outside. Are you a little bummed to be stuck in class? Well, don't let that get you down. The outlook is pretty good straight on into next week.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is summer. Summer is almost here. What are you looking forward to do the most?

• Speaking 8-1: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check Unit 8 Take-home Quiz 

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, May 23rd

Good day everyone,

How is everyone feeling after the long weekend? Did it help you feel better after that big exam? So, what did you do over the weekend?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 8-5: Unit 8 Review 

• Unit 8 Quiz

• Writing 8-1: Prepositional Phrases 
• Practice

• Unit 9 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary and Prepositional Phrases Homework

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

Good morning,


Welcome back everyone! What's going on this morning? I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Did it clear your mind of the test, so it's just water under the bridge?

• Discussion
• What did you do over the weekend?

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 8-1: Missing Words

• Speaking 8-1: Vocabulary Discussion

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 8 Take-home Quiz 

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

Good morning everybody,


How are you feeling about today? I hope you prepared for the test because it's going to be a killer. But before you start shaking like a leaf, you need to take a breather and try your best.

• Discussion
• Here is another easy question for the end of the week. Are you going to enjoy the long weekend?

• Animal Idioms Review
• Speaking - Idiom Questions 

• Weekly Slang/Idiom 

HOMEWORK:

• Please look over the vocabulary from Unit 8 
• Unit 8 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, May 18th

Hello everyone,

How are feeling? Are you getting nervous for tomorrow? I hope not. You will do great!

Here is our schedule:

• Grammar 8-1: What is a modal verb?
• Exercise 8-1

• Speaking 8-3: Role Play

• Obligations - Have to and Must
• Have to / Need to 
• Have vs Want

• Must 

• Check the homework

• Must or Have to - Which one do we choose?

• Should - That is some good advice

HOMEWORK:

• Finish your speaking video

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

Good morning all,


Howzit? Tomorrow is the big day. Are you up for it tomorrow? Are you going to rock the test? Or do you have a lot of butterflies in your stomach? Only time will tell.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today will be another easy question. Did you make your speaking video yet?

• Animal Idioms #1

• Speaking - Idiom Questions 

• Weekly Slang/Idiom 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class tomorrow if you haven't brought one yet.

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, May 17th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Have you started studying for Friday? I hope you are ready.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Vocabulary Game

• Check Missing Word Assignment 

• Listening 8-1: First Days 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2
• Transcript 

• Grammar 8-1: What is a modal verb?
• Exercise 8-1

• Speaking 8-3: Role Play

• Obligations - Have to

HOMEWORK:

• What do we have to do?

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

Good morning peeps,


How're things going?  So, have you cracked open any books yet? It's important to get some studying in but don't burn the midnight oil for too long. You don't want to be a zombie in the morning.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is very easy. What is your favorite color? 

• Weekly Slang/Idiom 

HOMEWORK:

• Animal Idioms #1

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, May 16th

Good morning everyone,

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

Here is our schedule for today:

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

• Check the quiz

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 
• Speaking 8-2: Vocabulary Questions 

• Missing Word Assignment 

HOMEWORK:

• Missing Word Assignment 

• Speaking Test Due on Thursday

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

Hello folks,


How's is going this morning? It looks like the big exam is just around the corner. We need to  really be prepared for it, so I hope you have gotten all of your ducks in a row.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is food. What is the worst thing you have ever eaten?

• Check Unit 7 Take-home Quiz 

• Weekly Slang/Idiom 

HOMEWORK:

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

SMRT 115 - Monday, May 15th

Hello everyone,

How are you feeling today? I hope you are feeling up to a test at the end of the week. 

Let's take a look at our schedule,

• Reading 7-1: First Day of University 

•  Grammar 7-3: Time Clauses 
• Practice 

• Speaking 7-5: Time Clause Pairs 

• Writing 7-1: Complex Sentences 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 7 Quiz 

• Writing 7-1: Exercise 

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

Good morning everyone,


How're you all doing? Did you have a killer weekend? I went out and enjoyed the sun, so I slept like a log last night. It was hard to roll out of bed this morning and come to school.

• Discussion
• The topic for today was the weekend. What did you do over the last couple of days?

• Unit 7 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 7-1

• Speaking 7-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 7 Take-home Quiz 

SMRT 115 - Friday, May 12th

Hello everyone,

Are you ready for your speeches?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Writing and Speech Topic - 10 Years in the Future 

• Grammar 7-2: Will
• Will vs. Be going to vs. Present Continuous 

HOMEWORK:

• Reading 7-1: First Day of University 

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

Good morning everyone,


What's the word? Man, I'm feeling a little under the weather this morning. My stomach is in knots for some reason. I think I'm going to take it easy and hope it passes.

• Body Idioms #2

• Body Idioms Discussion  

• Weekly Classroom Slang

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 7 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, May 11th

Hi everyone,

How was the homework? I hope it was okay. Please share it with me.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Interview Questions 

• Grammar 7-1: Future #1
• Grammar 7-1 Practice 

• Speaking 7-4: Future Talk

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

• Grammar 7-2: Will

HOMEWORK

• Writing and Speech Topic - 10 Years in the Future 

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

Good morning all,


What's up this morning? Are you feeling good this morning even though things are a bit shabby outside? I hope so. It just came to mind that we have a large test in about a week. Good luck with that.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is preparing. How long do you usually wait until you start working a a large project or test? Do you wait to the last minute? 

• Count on me - Music 

• Weekly Classroom Slang

• Body Idioms #2

• Body Idioms Discussion  

HOMEWORK:

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, May 10th

Hello everyone,

How are all of you feeling today? Did you finish all of the homework? Please share it with me. Thanks!

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 7-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Vocabulary 7-2: Practice

• Speaking 7-3: Future Plans

• Grammar 7-1: Future #1

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar 7-1 Practice 

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

Good morning guys,


What's the word? Since it's hump day, I think I shouldn't give you any homework today. So, how does that sound? Is it a good idea?

Nah, I had my fingers crossed behind my back. We have a lot of homework tonight!

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is lying. Is it ever okay to tell a lie?

• Weekly Classroom Slang

• Check Homework - Count on me - Music 
• What are the underline meaning?

HOMEWORK:

• Body Idioms #2

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, May 9th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? Did you have a good quiz? We will take a look at it later today.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 6-5: Discussion

• Check the quiz

• Writing - Compound Sentences

• Vocabulary - Compound Sentence Exercise 

• Study Unit 7 Vocabulary

• Vocabulary 7-2: Practice

HOMEWORK

• Vocabulary - Compound Sentence Exercise 

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

Good morning folks,


What's shaking? Man, things are looking up and up with the weather. But, things might have a turn for the worst later this week. Just keep your fingers crossed!

• Discussion
• The topic for today is goals. What are your goals for the summer?

• Speaking 6-1: Vocabulary Questions

• Check Take home Quiz Unit 6

HOMEWORK:

• Listen to Count on me - Music 
• What are the underline meaning?

SMRT 115 - Monday, May 8th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing this morning? You seems a little tired. Did you have a lot fun over the weekend?

Anyway, here is the schedule for today:

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

• Grammar 6-3

• Speaking 6-5: Discussion

• Use of English 6-1: Making a Suggestion

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 6 Quiz 

• Study Unit 7 Vocabulary

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

Good morning peeps,


What's going on? How was your weekend? Did you get out and bask in the sun? With all the things happening, I bet a lot of you are pooped out, but it's Monday and have to get back to work.

• Discussion
• Body Idiom Discussion

• Writing - Making Questions w/ Idioms

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 6-1

• Weekly Slang Homework 

HOMEWORK

• Take home Quiz Unit 6

SMRT 115 - Friday, May 5th

Good morning everyone, 

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

• Speech - Endangered Animals 

• Check Article Practice Exercise 

• Review Grammar 6-2: Articles Part 2

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, May 5th

Good morning everyone,


This morning we have a ton to get through, so our introduction this morning is going to be cut short.

• Weekly Slang Homework 
• Let's get a few words at the beginning of class.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is about culture shock. What were some of the most surprising things for you when you came to Canada (or lived aboard for the first time).

• Body Idiom Review

• Body Idiom Discussion

• Weekly Slang Homework 
• Now, Let's finish up

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, May 4th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? How was the homework about articles? Easy?

Well, let's look at the schedule for today and see our goals:

• Grammar 6-1: Articles Part 1
• Grammar 6-1 Practice 

• Article Guide 

• Check Article Practice Exercise 

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

• Grammar 6-2: Articles Part 2

HOMEWORK:

• Writing and Speech - Endangered Animals 

• Finish Article Practice Exercise 

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

Good morning folks,


How's it shaking?  So, it looks like I called it. It is going to be really sunny and warm today. I think the weather has gone crazy. You know what? I'm fed up with this Vancouver spring. Wake me when it is over.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is about being out in public. There are big cultural differences in the way we act when walking around town in Canada compared with your home country. Let's talk about this today. 

• Body Idioms #1

• Body Idiom Discussion

• Weekly Slang Homework 
• Let's get a few more today.

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - Making Questions w/ Idioms

• Bring a word to class if you have not. 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, May 3rd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you finish all of your homework? I hope so. Please share your homework with me now.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 6-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check Missing Words Practice 

• Vocabulary Group Test

• Reading 6-1 Endangered Animals 
• Reading Exercise 

• Grammar 6-1: Articles Part 1

• Article Guide 

• Speaking 6-3: Describing Pictures

HOMEWORK:

• Article Practice Exercise 

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

Good morning folks,


How's it this morning? I don't know how you feel, but this weather is killing me.  All this back and forth is driving me crazy. Why can't it be summer right now!

• Discussion 
• We are continuing our topic about culture this morning. Let's talk about differences in school. Is there anything that surprises you about schools here in Canada?

• Weekly Slang Homework 

• Body Idioms #1

• Body Idiom Discussion

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a slang term, idiom or interesting vocabulary to class. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, May 2nd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you try the quiz last night?

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

• Check the quiz
• Do you have any questions?

• Speaking 6-1: Unit Introduction

• Vocabulary 6-1: List

• Vocabulary 6-2: Practice
• Missing Words Practice 

• Reading 6-1 Endangered Animals 
• Reading Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Finish the Missing Words Practice 

• Vocabulary Sentences/Writing 

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

Good morning,


How's everyone feeling this morning? Are you a little sleepy? I hope that you all got to hit the hay early last night. It's important to recharge your batteries and helps get a head start on the day.

• Discussion:
• The topic for today is about culture. What are some difference in restaurants from your country and Canada?

• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion 
• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

• Check Unit 5 Take-home Quiz

• Body Idioms #1

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class for the week. 

SMRT 115 - Monday, May 1st

Hello class,

How was your weekend? Did you enjoy the sun yesterday? We need some more days like that!

Here is our schedule for today:

• Review A lot, Much, Many, Few and Little
• Grammar 5-2
• Grammar Exercise

• Grammar 5-3: Some, Any, No
• Practice 

• Speaking 5-5

HOMEWORK:

• Study Vocabulary 6-1 

• Unit 5 Quiz

ELEC 115120 AS&I - Monday, May 1st

Good morning all,


How's your morning going? The weather over the weekend looked like it couldn't make up its mind. First, it was nasty. Then, it was a dream. Sometimes, it's hard to live in Vancouver.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about the weekend. What did you do during all that wacky weather?

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 5-1

• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 5 Take-home Quiz