Free ESL at Cincinnati State

with Rebecca!
Getting to know you!
The Line Game
 How much do we have in common?
Let’s find out!
Who…?
 Speaks 2 languages? 3 languages? 4 languages or more?
 Has studied English for less than a year / one year / 2-3 years / 4
years or more?
 Has lived in Cincinnati for less than a year / one year / 2-3 years
/ 4 years or longer?
 Currently has a job?
 Has children? Is married?
 Is Christian? Muslim? Hindu? Jewish? Buddhist? Agnostic?
Something different?
Who…?
 Wants to change their profession? Get a better job?
 Thinks English grammar is difficult? Has stronger English
vocabulary than English grammar? Has difficulties with English
pronunciation?
 Has attended this class for one year, less than one year, longer
than one year?
 Loves music and movies?
 Is afraid of public speaking?
 Is surprised by the results of this Line Game?
What do you think?
Do you think we have
more in common than
we have differences?
Are you surprised?
Does it matter?
The bottom line: we are all here to learn because we WANT to
learn! Let’s discuss our REASONS for improving our English!
Short Term Goals vs. Long Term Goals
 Example:
 Francois’ long term goal is to get an
excellent job position in an
international trade company.
 Francois’ short term goal is to finish
his Associates degree in International
Trade.
Short Term Goals vs. Long Term Goals
 Example:
 Monika’s long term goal is to
prepare a delicious, fancy feast
for her mother in law.
 Monika’s short term goal is to
learn how to cook soup.
What are your long term goals for
improving your English?
 In your group, discuss:
 What are your long term goals for improving your English?
Discuss 1+ long term goals, and explain why it is so important
for you to meet these goals!
 WRITE DOWN your goals on paper!
Holes in your knowledge!
 Everybody has “holes in their knowledge.”
 The question is, what holes do you have in your
knowledge of English?
Examples might include:
• Not knowing the language rules for
a job interview
• Not knowing how to place an order
over the phone
• Not knowing how to write an
academic essay
Holes in your knowledge!
 What holes do you have in your knowledge of
English?
In your group, discuss these “holes!”
Next, discuss plans to gain the knowledge you need!
• WRITE DOWN your ideas!
What are your SHORT term goals for
improving your English?
 Think about this Spring Term at Cincinnati State. We have 9
Monday night classes in this term.
 In your group, discuss:
 What are your short term goals for improving your English in
our Free ESL class in this Spring Term at Cincinnati State?

Discuss 1+ short term goals, and explain why it is so important
for you to meet these goals!
 WRITE DOWN your goals on paper! Be prepared to share!
Our Short Term Goals for Spring Term
Free ESL at Cincinnati State
Adult ESL learners, GET CONNECTED!
Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m.
 Public Library, downtown, in the Huenefeld Tower Room
 2802 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
 (513) 369-6034
 Topics of discussion for immigrants: ESOL classes, social
services, job training, and MORE!
 I hope you can attend!
What did you learn from Emilia?
 In your group, discuss:
 What are the three most
important things you learned
from Emilia this autumn and
winter?
 Can you agree on the three
things? (Maybe not!)
 WRITE DOWN your answers!
 Be prepared to share!
 All About You!
 Please use the paper in the packets I have given you. Number
your answers (1., 2., 3.).
 Write your answers in complete sentences when possible.
 I will use this information to design our course for this Spring
term, so you can meet as many of your short-term learning
goals as possible!
Languages!
1. What is your name? (first last, e.g., Rebecca
Hale)
2. What do you like to be called? (e.g., a
nickname)
3. What is your home country? (e.g., USA)
4. Write the names of all (1+) of the countries
where you have lived. (e.g., USA, Russia)
5. How long have you studied English? (e.g., less
than one year, one year, ten years, etc.)
Education
6. Did you finish elementary school? In
which country?
7. Did you finish high school? In which
country?
8. Do you have any college degrees? Write
details.
Your Opinion about Your English
9. What do think about your READING in English?
- easy, sometimes easy, difficult
10. What do think about your WRITING in English?
- easy, sometimes easy, difficult
11. What do think about your LISTENING in English?
- easy, sometimes easy, difficult
12. What do think about your SPEAKING in English?
- easy, sometimes easy, difficult
English Pronunciation
13. Please write and describe any difficulties you have with English
pronunciation. Give an example of an English sound or word that is
very difficult for you.
e.g.: The English “L” and “R” sounds are
very difficult for me. The word “really” is
always a problem for me.
Learning Styles
14. Do you like to learn…
 With visuals and images?
 With audio sound?
 With physical movement?
 With written text?
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 With something else? What is it??
Language Buddies
15. Which language(s) do you speak at home?
16. Language Buddies: With WHOM (people) do you practice your
English? Where (at home, at work, on the bus, at the store)?
17. Do you have enough English Language Buddies in your life?? Yes
or no?
18. Have you ever practiced a “language
exchange?” Did you teach your native language
to someone who taught you English? Was it a
success?
How many hours per day do you…
19. SPEAK English? (#)
20. READ in English? (#)
21. WRITE in English? (#)
22. LISTEN to English? (#)
23. WORK? (#)
24. SLEEP? (#)
Technology
25. What kinds of TECHNOLOGY do you use often (every day, or 3-5
times/week)?
e.g., smart cell phone, computer, internet, iPod, television,
printer, fax machine, GPS…
English in Cincinnati
26. Is it EASY or DIFFICULT for you to understand and use the
English you hear in Cincinnati? Explain!
27. Is your language and culture shock in the U.S. a continuing
difficulty, or finished?! Explain!
Public Speaking
28. Are you afraid of public speaking (speaking in front of other
people)? WHY?
Check your email!
29. How often do you check your email? (e.g., every day, 2-5
times/week, once a week, almost never, never)
Congratulations! You made it!
I will use your answers to help design our Spring Term course and
try to help you meet your short term language goals!
Attending ESL Class
An Independent Language Learner
I attend English classes at a language
program in my city because I want to improve my
communication skills. English has become the
international language around the world, and I
might be able to get better employment and
make more friends if I learn to speak fluently. I
take four classes a day that all focus on different
language skills including reading, writing, listening,
speaking, and grammar.
Attending ESL Class
An Independent Language Learner
I think that some people have a natural ability to
pick up a language and master it, but I don't think I fit
that group. Actually, learning to speak English well
requires a great amount of effort, patience, and
practice. Too often, students speak English in their
classes, but they go back to using their native language
after school ends. In fact, if you want to adjust to a
new culture, you should make it a point to study,
review, and practice everything you are studying.
Otherwise, you will never learn and fit into any group.
Review & Discuss
In your group, discuss:
How many ESL classes does the speaker take every day? What five skills
are included?
What are the speaker’s two goals for English language learning? Do you
think they are short or long term goals? Why?
What are the three things required for learning to speak English well? Do
you agree that there are only three? What is missing?
How does the speaker describe fitting into groups of language learners?
What is the speaker’s advice for adapting to a new culture? Do you agree
with that advice?
Intonation
What do the arrows show?
I think that some people have a natural
ability to pick up a language and master it,
but I don't think I fit that group.
Stress = Confidence?!
Knowing where and when to emphasize the stressed (or important)
words (and syl | la | bles inside the words) can give you confidence
in speaking!
Add
to show intonation and underline
the stressed syllables in longer words.
Actually, learning to speak English well requires a great amount of
effort, patience, and practice. Too often, students speak English in
their classes, but they go back to using their native language after
school ends. In fact, if you want to adjust to a new culture, you
should make it a point to study, review, and practice everything you
are studying. Otherwise, you will never learn and fit into any group.
Independent Language Learning
Do you think you are an “independent language learner?” Why or
why not? How do you try to improve your English outside of our
ESL classroom? What activities do you practice?
Draw this table on paper, complete it,
and give it to me before you leave!
What do I know
about…?
Independent
Language Learning
Intonation / Stress
Short Term vs. Long
Term Goals
What did I learn
from this class
about…?
What do I still want
to learn about…?
For Next Monday
•
Buy a new notebook to use for our ESL class, if you don’t have
a lot of paper left in your current journal!
•
Review your notes from today’s class.
•
Check your email for a copy of today’s PowerPoint
Presentation (PPT).
•
Think about how you can meet your short term language
learning goals for this Spring Term class! What kinds of new
independent language learning activities can you try?
Have a wonderful week and weekend!