SMRT 115 - Monday, July 31st

Hello everyone,

Maria will be teaching you this morning, and I will be back after lunch.

Here is the schedule for today:

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

• Grammar 6-3
• Exercise 6-3

• Speaking 6-5: Discussion

• Abdullah's Speech 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 6 Quiz

• Study Vocabulary 7-1

ELEC 115 AS&I - Monday, July 31st

Good morning everyone,


I have to help the new students today, so Maria will be running class today.

• Discussion
• What did you do over the weekend? Did you check out the Festival of Light? 

• Body Idioms
• Exercise 

• Body Idiom Discussion Questions 

• Review Unit 6 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 6-1

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 6 Take-home Quiz

SMRT 115 - Friday, July 28th

Hi everyone,

Here is the schedule for today:

• Writing - Endangered Animals
• Speeches 

• Check Article Practice  Part 3

• Grammar 6-2: Article part 2
• Article Guide 

• Speaking 6-4

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

Good morning,


What's the word? TGIF y'all. Are you all ready to cut loose! This has been a pretty hectic week, so I'm looking forward to some me time.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about fireworks. Are you going to the Celebration of Light tomorrow? 

• Weekly Slang 

• Body Idioms
• Exercise 
• Body Idiom Discussion Questions 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 6 Vocabulary 

• Body Idiom Exercise 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, July 27th

Hello everyone,

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 6-2: Vocabulary 

• Grammar 6-1: Article
• Article Guide 
• Check Article Practice
• Practice Grammar 6-1

• Grammar 6-2: Article part 2

• Speaking 6-4

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - Endangered Animals
• Speeches tomorrow

• Article Practice  Part 3

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

Good morning everyone,


What's the haps? Man, my elbow is killing me today. At around 5 this morning, my wife woke me up, freaking out about a noise. I bolted out of bed to see what was the matter and smacked my arm on the corner of the wall. It was nothing by the way; It was just the sprinklers outside.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is about shock. When was the last time you were totally surprised. 

• Weekly Slang 

• Body Idioms
• Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class if you haven't yet this week. 

• Body Idiom Exercise 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, July 26th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you decide on your animal for Friday? Please let me know.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Review Unit 6 Vocabulary 

• Check Missing Words Assignment 

• Listening - Vocabulary 

• Vocabulary Activity

• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals 

• Grammar 6-1: Article
• Article Guide 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - Endangered Animals Due on Friday 

• Article Practice Part 1 and Part 2 

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

Good morning folks,


Looks like a few of you guys are out of gas. What's up? Maybe a change in scenery will help put a spring in your step. I suggest something fun like the fireworks this weekend or even coffee with your friends.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is drinks. What is your favorite thing to drink on a hot summer day. 

• Weekly Slang 

• Body Idioms

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring an interesting word, slang or idiom to class by the end of the week. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, July 25th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Check 5-3 Practice Part 1-4

• Grammar 5-3: Some, Any, and No

• Unit 5 Quiz 

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Missing Words Assignment 

• Test

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Missing Words Assignment 

• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals - Part 1

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

Good morning everyone.


What's happening? It looks like we have some newbies giving this class a try. Welcome! I will try not to blank on your names but give me some slack. It is hard to remember all the new people I meet each week.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is improvement. What is something you what to try to get better at (and don't say, "English.")

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Check Unit 5 Quiz 

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring an interesting word, slang or idiom to class by the end of the week. 

SMRT 115 - Monday, July 24th

Hello everyone,

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

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 5-4: How much is there? How many are there?

• Grammar 5-2: Quantifiers 
• Practice 

• Listening 5-2: Shopping
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2
• Exercise #3

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

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 6 Vocabulary 

• 5-3 Practice Part 1-4

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

Good morning everyone,


What's going on? Did you guys stroll through the culture day on Friday? How was it? I couldn't go because I was swamped with work. I'm bummed that I had to miss it. :(

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

• Review the Food Idioms 

• Food Idioms Discussion Questions 

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 5-1

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 5 Quiz 

SMRT 115 - Friday, July 21st

Hello everyone,

Are you ready for your speeches today?  Please share your writing with me now.

• Check Missing Word Assignments

• Speeches 
• Writing - Favorite Place to Shop

• Grammar 5-2: Quantifiers 

• Speaking 5-4

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

Good morning everyone,


How are things?  It's Friday! Are you ready to bust out of here and get some good times going? I hope you guys have a bunch of things in the works for the weekend.

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

• Weekly Slang 

• Food Idioms #2 
• Check the Food Idioms Activity 
• Food Idioms Discussion Questions 

• Writing - Using Idioms 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 5 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, July 20th

Hello everyone,

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 5-3: Clues 

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

• Missing Word Assignments

• Reading 5-1: Text Messages 

• Grammar 5-2: Quantifiers 

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Missing Word Assignments

• Writing - Favorite Place to Shop
• Speeches tomorrow

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

Good morning everyone,


How's the weather treating you? If you ask me, a little bit of rain can be refreshing. Sometimes a change is just what the doctor ordered.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is about experience. What do you think you are really good at? Why?   

• Weekly Slang 

• Food Idioms #2 

• Check the Food Idioms Activity 

• Food Idioms Discussion Questions 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word tomorrow if you haven't this week. 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, July 19th

Hello everyone,

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

Here is the schedule for today:

• Speaking 5-2: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Vocabulary Team Quiz 

• Check the homework 
• Commas - Practice 

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

• Count or Uncount

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

• Speaking 5-3: Clues 

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar 5-1 Exercise

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

Good morning everyone,


How're you feeling today? Are you a little out of it? It feels like this week is just dragging on. Maybe a nice cup of Joe can get us going.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is travel. Where are you planning to go on your next trip. 

• Weekly Slang 

• Food Idioms #2 

HOMEWORK:

•  Food Idioms Activity 

• Bring a word for the weekly slang assignment

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, July 18th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? We have a lot of new students today, so let's get to know each other.

Here is the schedule for today:

• Introductions
• Who are you? 
• Where are you from?
• What is something interesting about you?

• Writing - Fixing Mistakes 
• Spaces
• Continue Spaces - Practice 
• Commas 
• Commas - Practice 

• Vocabulary 5-1: The List
• The Missing Words 

• Count or Uncount

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Commas - Practice 

• Vocabulary Sentences 

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

Good morning you all,


How's it? Did you sleep well last night? I bet a lot better now that the exam has passed, and you have that weight off your shoulders. All that is just water under the bridge, right? Just don't become complacent and stop studying.  

• Discussion
• The topic for today is hobbies. What would be a new and interesting hobby you would like to try?

• Speaking 4-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Check the homework 
• Unit 4 Take-home Quiz 

• Weekly Slang 

• Food Idioms #2 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class for the week. 

SMRT 115 - Monday, July 17th

Hello everyone,

How are you feeling? Did you have a good weekend? I hope so :D

Here is the schedule:

• Let's take a look at the test.

• Grammar 4-3: Prepositions of Time 
• Practice 

• Discussion Questions with Time 

• Unit 4 Quiz 

• Listening 4-2: Finding Your Way 

• Writing - Fixing Mistakes 
• Spaces
• Spaces - Practice 
• Commas 
• Commas - Practice 

HOMEWORK:

• Read
• Listen
• Write
• Speak

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, July 17th

Good morning everyone,


How's everything going this morning? Was it smooth sailing last Friday? I hope it was. After such a strenuous test, it's important to blow off some steam.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about the exam last week. What did you do to blow off some steam?

• Discussion Questions

• Unit 4 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 4-1: Vocabulary Practice 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 4 Take-home Quiz 

SMRT 115 - Friday, July 14th

Good luck on your test today.

• Answers - Prepositions of Time

• For Monday
• We will meet in room 2-5

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, July 14th

Good morning everyone,


This morning we have a few more words to go over together, so we will look at the weekly slang at the beginning today.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the test. Are you ready for it?

• Homework:
• Writing - Making Questions with idioms

• Discussion Questions

HOMEWORK:

• Study the Unit 4 Vocabulary 

We will be in room 2-5 on Monday.

SMRT 115 - Thursday, July 13th

Hello everyone,

I hope you are doing well. Please remember to make your video tonight.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 4-2: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Check Vocabulary Exercise - Missing Words 

• Grammar 4-2: Prepositions of Location 
• Grammar 4-2 Exercise  Part 1 and Part 2
• Other Prepositions

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

• Speaking 4-4: Time 

• Grammar 4-3: Prepositions of Time 
• Practice 

• Discussion Questions with Time 

HOMEWORK:

• Make your video tonight!
• Practice part #1

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

Good morning,


What's happening everyone? Are you feeling up for the exam tomorrow or are you shaking in your boots. Just remember, if you are prepared, you will see a lot more maturation in your skills.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is jobs. What is your dream job?

• Weekly Slang

• Food Idioms 
• Check the answers Practice 
• Discussion Questions

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - Making Questions with idioms

• If you haven't brought a word to class, please do so. 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, July 12th

Good morning everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope you finished all of your homework. Please share it with me.

Here is the schedule for today:

• How do I get back to school AGAIN!?

• Use of English 4-1: Directions 

• Grammar 4-1: There is/are
• Is there a dog? 
• Let's Practice - Sentences

• Check the homework 
• Vocabulary Exercise - Missing Words 

• Vocabulary Listening 

• Reading 4-1: Getting there

• Grammar 4-2: Prepositions of Location 

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar 4-2 Exercise  Part 1 and Part 2

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

Good morning everyone,


What's up? It just came to mind that we have a exam around the corner. Have you been burning the midnight oil to prepare? I hope you have been preparing because if you procrastinate, you will not be ready for Friday's exam.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is food. What is your number one dish you can make?

• Weekly Slang

• Food Idioms 
• Practice 
• Discussion Questions

HOMEWORK:

• Food Idiom Practice 
• Please bring an interesting vocabulary word, slang or idiom to class by Friday. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, July 11th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you finish your quiz? Do you have any questions?

Here is the schedule for today:

• Unit 3 Quiz
• Questions?

• Speaking 4-1: Unit Introduction

• Vocabulary 4-1: The List
• Vocabulary Exercise - Missing Words 

• Vocabulary Listening 

• How do I get back to school?

• Use of English 4-1: Directions 

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Exercise - Missing Words 

• Vocabulary Sentences 

• Speaking Video - Due Thursday

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

Good morning,


What's going on, peeps? I hope everyone was butter yesterday. All of you seemed to be working diligently. It makes me happy to see that.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is about fun time. What is fun memory you have?

• Check the homework:
• Unit 3 Take-home Quiz

• Weekly Idioms:
• Food #1

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring an interesting word to class this week.

SMRT 115 - Monday, July 10th

Hello everyone,

Here is the schedule for today's class:

• Use of English 3-1 - How to Apologize 

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

• Grammar 3-3: Past Passive 
• Grammar 3-3 Exercise 

• Passive Past or Present #1
• Passive Past or Present #2

• Grammar 3-3 Exercise 

• What was changed? 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 3 Quiz

• Vocabulary 4-1 - Study 

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

Good morning everyone,

Today, Maria will be helping you all today. Have fun, and I will see all of you tomorrow.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is about your weekend. What did you end up doing? Did you meet any new people? 

• Review Unit 3 Vocabulary 

• Use of English 3-1: Vocabulary Practice 
• Use of English 3-1 Exercise 

• Speaking 3-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 3 Take-home Quiz

SMRT 115 - Friday, July 7th

Good morning everyone,

Are you ready for your speech today? I hope you practiced.

Let's begin:

• Speeches
• Telling a Story

• Grammar 3-2: Past Continuous
• Past Simple and Past Continuous Pictures 

• Grammar Practice 

• Writing Sentences 

HOMEWORK:

• Study and Practice 

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

Good morning everyone,

Let's jump into the homework again today. I hope all of you have some interesting things to share.

• Weekly Slang 

• Discussion
• The topic for today is one more quick and easy question. What is you favorite place to go shopping?

• Finding Context 
• The Context Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 3 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, July 6th

Hello everyone,

I have not received all the homework yet. Please share it with me now!

• Speaking 3-3: Telling a Stories

• Check:

• Regular Verbs - Past Simple

• Irregular Verbs - Past Simple 

• Irregular Verb Game

• Grammar 3-1: Past Simple 
• Pronunciation of /ed
• Practice 

• Grammar 3-2: Past Continuous
• A picture from yesterday

• Grammar Practice 

• Writing Sentences 

HOMEWORK:

• Telling a Story - Writing and Speech 

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

Good morning everyone,

How are you doing today? Because of the short week, we are going to jump straight into the weekly slang discussion for today. Do you have any words to share?

• Weekly Slang 

• Discussion
• The topic for today is other quick and easy question. What was the best thing you have ever eaten? Be specific with this one.

• Finding Context 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class if you haven't this week?

• Finish the Context Exercise 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, July 5th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope you are well. Did you study the vocabulary?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Questions about the Unit 2 Quiz

• Vocabulary 3-1
• Check Missing Words Assignment 

• Speaking 3-2: Vocabulary Discussion 

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

• Grammar 3-1: Past Simple 
• Irregular Verb Game
• Pronunciation of /ed
• Practice 

• Speaking 3-3: Telling a Stories

HOMEWORK:

• Regular Verbs - Past Simple

• Irregular Verbs - Past Simple 

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

Good morning everyone,


What's going on? Did you get all your homework done last night? If you did, good job! Pat yourself on the back. If you didn't, tsk tsk. 

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is something short and sweet.
• What is the best drink you ever had? Be specific. 

• Use of English 2-1: Missing Words

• Speaking 2-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Check the Unit 2 Take-home Quiz 

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

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

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, July 4th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you have a great Canada Day? Did you have a lot of BBQs?

Here is the schedule for today:

• State and Action Verb Activity 
• State Verb Picture

• Grammar 2-3: Passive Voice 
• Practice

• Speaking: Passive Pictures 

• Unit 2 Quiz

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 3 Vocabulary 
• Missing Words Assignment 

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

Good morning everyone,


How was your long weekend? Did you have a blast checking out the Canada Day fireworks? I stayed clear of Canada Place though. I'm not a fan of fighting through a sea of people for a spot to sit.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the long weekend. What did you do? Was it awesome? 

• Review Weekly Slang 

• Study Unit 2 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 2-1: Missing Words 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 2 Take-home Quiz