We had a lot of fun remembering how we first learned our native language. Many of us shared our struggles as we began to learn other languages. Some excellent tips were given to help in learning English. Most participants suggested that listening to a movie in English while having English subtitles was the most helpful. TCPL has a wide range of dvd's to borrow and we look forward to hearing suggestions of which titles were especially helpful or enjoyable.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Facebook page for ESL at TCPL
Hi everyone,
We have a new facebook page for ESL at TCPL. It is at http://facebook.com/tcpl.esl .
What do you think would be easier to use - Blogger or Facebook? How many use Facebook?
We can keep both the blog and the facebook page, but so many people already have facebook accounts, perhaps it would catch on faster.
If people "like" the facebook page, we will be able to get a good idea of this.
Hope to see you on Wednesday, February 27th - we'll be talking about how we learn languages. Do you think you have a different personality in English than in your first language?
We have a new facebook page for ESL at TCPL. It is at http://facebook.com/tcpl.esl .
What do you think would be easier to use - Blogger or Facebook? How many use Facebook?
We can keep both the blog and the facebook page, but so many people already have facebook accounts, perhaps it would catch on faster.
If people "like" the facebook page, we will be able to get a good idea of this.
Hope to see you on Wednesday, February 27th - we'll be talking about how we learn languages. Do you think you have a different personality in English than in your first language?
Friday, February 22, 2013
Our Local U.S. President
It occurred to me that in our discussion of U.S. Presidents we failed to mention that we had one born locally. President Millard Fillmore was born just down the road in Moravia. There is a lovely small state park that there named is his honor. It is a place to visit in all seasons, if one skiis. I have added a paste about the park below.
The primary attractions of the park are the hiking trails with views of a stream and several waterfalls, and the swimming pond, made by damming the stream. It also features a (replica) log cabin near the birthplace of President Millard Fillmore. (born 1880)
The park offers swimming, picnic tables and pavilions, cabins, a campground with tent and trailer sites, hunting and fishing, hiking, a playground, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Presidents' Day
Having just celebrated Presidents' Day, our small conversation groups discussed our general knowledge of former U.S. Presidents and their accomplishments. Participants enjoyed comparing our current President's policies with those of his predecessors such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Our ESL members shared their thoughts on topics ranging from environmental issues and gun control to respect for teachers and politeness of public officials. We will compose a letter to President Barak Obama reflecting our groups' ideas and mail it to him next week.
Next week's topic: Learning Languages
Our ESL members shared their thoughts on topics ranging from environmental issues and gun control to respect for teachers and politeness of public officials. We will compose a letter to President Barak Obama reflecting our groups' ideas and mail it to him next week.
Next week's topic: Learning Languages
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Valentine's Day ESL Session
The first session of our "Spring Semester" was a lot of fun! Our conversation groups were filled with stories of how we met our significant others and how this holiday is celebrated around the world. It was great to see some of our former participants and welcome some new ones. We even spent a few minutes reading messages from candy hearts and trying to understand idioms such as "puppy love" and what exactly is a "blind date." Join us next Wednesday, February 20 as we discuss U.S. Presidents.
Friday, February 1, 2013
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