https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh For homework, assignments, feedback, and questions. en-us 2016-09-14 19:36:42 UTC 2025-10-23 01:51:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png amyrbutler https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/123905686 Choose one of the listening texts and find three new vocabulary words. Write the word, the definition, the part of speech, and an example sentences for each one.
** Do NOT read the transcript. This is listening homework. :) Please also do the comprehension quiz.
Example:
contract (n): a formal document that establishes a relationship between two people.
Joe read the contract carefully to understand all his responsibilities before he agreed to work for the company.
Don't forget to sign your name!]]> 2016-09-14 19:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/123905686 amyrbutler https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/123907326 You can email me at amyrbutler@gmail.com.]]> 2016-09-14 19:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/123907326 amyrbutler https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/123908421 First-time jobs: http://www.elllo.org/english/Mixer001/T011-FirstJob.htm
Big company or small company? http://www.elllo.org/english/Mixer076/T085-BigCompany.htm
Being a working mom: http://www.elllo.org/english/1351/T1384-MW-02-HeartFonder.htm
Being a digital nomad: http://elllo.org/english/1201/1248-Todd-Routine.htm

]]> 2016-09-14 19:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/123908421 amyrbutler https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/128289124 Watch the video and answer the multiple choice "Think" questions.
Come to class ready to discuss the following questions:
"How has technology influenced our thrill-seeking activities?"
"What are some positive and negative consequences of seeking scares?"

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-like-to-scare-ourselves-margee-kerr#watch]]> 2016-10-04 18:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/128289124 amyrbutler https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/142475831 Try to learn vocabulary by topics. It will be easier to remember the words than just learning random lists of words. Make sure you review constantly. It takes 10-14 times of seeing/using/studying a word to remember it!
http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/vocabulary/index.html

https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/

http://www.learningchocolate.com

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/theenglishwespeak/index.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/index.shtml

https://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/category/infographics/

** Good for quick, daily study: http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/wordbank/]]> 2016-12-08 07:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/142475831 amyrbutler https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/142475843 All of these websites cover a wide range of grammar topics. Pick the one that is easiest to use and understand.
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/

http://www.englishpage.com/index.html

http://www.eslgold.com/grammar/explanations.html

http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/esl-english-grammar-exercises.html]]> 2016-12-08 07:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/142475843 amyrbutler https://padlet.com/amyrbutler/h8xysanpzoeh/wish/142476148 http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/will-or-be-going-to.html

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