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New Life Cafe (Part 2)

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

We Are NY: New Life Cafe (Part 2)

Rosa is about to open a Dominican café. But when her lab tests come back and the doctor tells her the bad news, her dreams are over. Or are they? A heart-warming drama about family, friendship, and coming to terms with diabetes.

For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/LearnEnglish

New Life Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000

We Are NY: New Life Cafe (Part 1)

New Life Café (Watch Now)

Download the important words
Download the study guide
Download the low level reader
Download the full video
We Are NY All Episodes and Scripts

We Are NY YouTube Channel

English Read the magazine in English
Download the video script in English

Arabic Read the magazine in Arabic
Download the video script in Arabic
Bengali Read the magazine in Bengali
Download the video script in Bengali
Chinese Read the magazine in Chinese
Download the video script in Chinese
Russian Read the magazine in Russian
Download the video script in Russian
Spanish Read the magazine in Spanish
Download the video script in Spanish

I Speak Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:00 +0000

I Speak Cards

These cards can be used to help an individual obtain interpretive services. Check on the language to download and print out. Insert the name of the individual on the blank line on both the English and the non-English language statements. Cut along the border lines, place back-to-back with adhesive (glue or paste), and laminate the card.

Arabic/English
Armenian/English
Cambodian/English
Chinese/English
Farsi/English
Hmong/English
Japanese/English
Korean/English
Laotian/English
Mien/English
Portuguese/English
Punjabi/English
Russian/English
Spanish/English
Tagalog/English
Vietnamese/English
Print out these instructions and the cards to give to clients for their use.
Client instructions for use:
These cards can be used to help you get interpretive services. Write your name on the blank line on both the English and the non-English language statements. Cut along the border lines, place back-to-back with adhesive (glue or paste), and laminate the card.
These cards are from the California Dept. of Social Services cards (requesting an interpreter, identifying language spoken, and referencing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act)

Milpitas Moms

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Milpitas Moms

Happy Mothers Day to the Mothers of Milpitas, San Jose, and EVERYWHERE!

Tulips

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:37:00 +0000

ESL 1--unedited!

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:53:00 +0000

Here are the unedited photos of ESL 1.

You can see the edited photos here: http://photo1.walgreens.com/walgreens/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=13782386003/a=14967375_14967375/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=walgreens/

April Roses

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:21:00 +0000

April Roses

Roses from my parents' backyard in San Jose, CA--the bushes are about 40 years old.

Spectacular Cherry Blossoms in Maryland Lure International Visitors

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:59:00 +0000

VOAVideo: Spectacular Cherry Blossoms in Maryland Lure International Visitors

Thousands of people from around the world come to Washington in the spring to see the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin. But there's another place, just outside Washington, where many international visitors come to see another spectacular display of the blossoms. VOA's Deborah Block takes us to a neighborhood in full bloom in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Springtime in Washington DC

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:58:00 +0000

uscitizenpod: Springtime in Washington DC

Teacher Jennifer Goes to Washington DC!

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:23:00 +0000

Hi, I am spending Spring Break in Washington DC.

Follow my trip on Twitter @USCitizenPod

How to Fix a Dripping Faucet

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:13:00 +0000

We are learning about houses, apartments, and home repair. We are reading "City Dreams" by Ana Gianola. In Chapter 7, Joe has to fix a dripping faucet without tools. Here is a video about fixing a dripping faucet. Match the vocabulary to the pictures on the video.

LouTube222: How to Fix a Dripping Faucet

1 screwdriver	2 shovel	3 Tool belt	4 ax
5 sander	6 screw	7 drill	8 Staple gun
9 nut	10 pliers	11 rake	12 bolt
13 Drill bit	14 hoe	15 level	16 nail
17 Tape measure	18 Circular saw	19 Extension cord	20 hammer
21 wrench	22 Hand saw	23 toolbox	24 clamp

extra vocabulary in video: washer, knob, spring

Lesson 20 - Negative Forms of BE and Questions - Learn English with Jennifer

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:30:00 +0000

JenniferESL: Lesson 20 - Negative Forms of BE and Questions - Learn English with Jennifer

Vegetables 2

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:29:00 +0000

Learning Chocolate: Vegetables 2

Lesson 19 - Forming Sentences with BE - Learn English with Jennifer

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:18:00 +0000

JenniferESL: Lesson 19 - Forming Sentences with BE - Learn English with Jennifer

Vegetables 1

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Learning Chocolate: Vegetables 1

Occupations

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:00:00 +0000

uscitizenpod: Occupations

Learn about these occupations:

Assembler
Babysitter
Baker
Bus Driver
Cashier
Computer Programmer
Construction Worker
Cook
Delivery Person
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Doctor
Driver
Farm Worker
Firefighter
Gardener
Garment Worker
Hair Stylist
Housekeeper
Installer
Janitor
Lawyer
Manicurist
Mechanic
Musician
Nurse
Office Assistant
Painter
Paramedic
Pharmacist
Plumber
Police Officer
Real Estate Agent
Receptionist
Sales Clerk
Security Guard
Stock Clerk
Teacher
Technician
Waiter and Waitress

Jobs and Job Duties

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:19:00 +0000

uscitizenpod: Jobs and Job Duties

Jobs and Job Duties:

Assembler
Babysitter
Computer Programmer
Doctor
Hairstylist
Mechanic
Nurse
Sales Clerk
Teacher
Waiter and Waitress

ESL Employment Lesson

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:37:00 +0000

Christine Niven: ESL Employment Lesson by Christina Niven of elcivics.com.

ESL Employment: Short photo story about types of jobs:

window washer
boat rower
farmer
waitress
truck driver
welder
dog trainer
electrician
dentist

and more...

Everyday English: NAIL CARE

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Question: Can you do manicures and pedicures?

Answer: Yes, we can!

This post is dedicated to the many manicurists in our class. Enjoy!

JenniferESL Everyday English: NAIL CARE

ESL Discussions: Convesation Questions on Nails

Listen a Minute: Nails

International Women’s Day

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

March 8 is International Women's Day.

We celebrate women’s power on International Women’s Day.

We want a better world for women and girls.

A better world for women and girls is a better world for everyone!

Happy International Women’s Day!

download International Women's Day pdf

Lan Looks for a Job

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:57:00 +0000

uscitizenpod: Lan Looks for a Job

Lan looks for a new cosmetology job: Barber, Haircutter, Hair Stylist, Beautician, Manicurist, or Cosmetics Saleswoman.

For more, see MiliptasVESL.com or MilpitasChat.com.

Occupations 3

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Learning Chocolate: Occupations 3

Occupations 2

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Learning Chocolate: Occupations 2

Occupations 1

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Learning Chocolate: Occupations 1

ESL Employment Lesson for EL Civics

noreply@blogger.com (Teacher Jennifer) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:30:00 +0000

EL Civics: ESL Employment Lesson for EL Civics

Employment vocabulary lesson for ESL, EFL, TESOL, and EL Civics students and classes. Includes: mechanic, bus driver, dentist, pilot, cement truck operator, factory worker, boat rower, and more job titles. English lesson for beginners. By Christina Niven of www.elcivics.com.