Yuka described the history of Japanese food

Rice came from China. Did you know that "yaki" means "burn" and "suki"
means "dig"? Send questions to palm_tree1@hotmail.com.

Sonia wrote about volunteers at a local middle school

Many thanks to the international students who visited students at
Downtown Academy.  The young students learned about Ankara (Turkey) and
how to memorize numbers (11 x 11 = ___).  The international students
learned "determine"  (= "find") and a poem called "The
Purpose of Education."
Volunteers on Thursday:  Sonia, Isabella, Erica (Brazil) and Yuki (in
the photo).
Friday:  Yuki, Yuka, BH (South Korea) and Mert (Turkey)
One of the volunteers (Sonia) wrote a summary:
=====================================
First of all, I'd like to tell you that next week I'll come again. When
you are volunteering, you give a little bit, and you receive a lot!!
My experience yesterday was great. I spent a good time with the
students, who are very friendly.  You can feel that they are grateful
to you for being there.
If some of the students still hesitate about doing this,
you, English students, should think about this: it's a good way to
practice your English, because you have to speak in English with the
students and also they can correct you. You will learn new words, you
will have a lot of English conversation......and giving a little bit of
your time is very helpful to those children.
Thanks, Steve, for this great experience.
I'll be there next week
Sonia Comellas

Did you visit the FreeEnglishLessons.com web site recently?

1. REMINDER: You can find more places to study at www.FREEENGLISHLESSONS.com. We recommend the STUDENT CLUB at www.studygroup.com/studentclub

2. Click here for an example: http://www.studygroup.com/studentclub/embassyces/sample.asp

3. ALSO: scroll (move up and down) through this blog and look for items in the archives.

4. Send me an email: s2314@tmail.com and win a point. 9 points means you win a prize!

5. Call me (I know, it is scary, frightening, terrifying to talk on the telephone. I am nervous, scared, frightened, afraid when I talk on the telephone) 954 646 8246

6. Send me an instant message at SteveEnglishTeacher@hotmail.com. Leslie is now an IM user at Leslie.Lott@hotmail.com -- send her a message!

7. Send me an example of rude behavior by other people... I will add your experiences to the list of rude behavior at www.geocities.com/teachers2teachers/rude.html

8. Each week between 3:45-4:45, International Students give an hour to students at a middle school (ages 11 to 13). The address is 101 SE Third Avenue, two blocks north of the school. Come for a short walk and learn some English from a teenager.

9. Write to a local U.S. teenager: Aaron3989@gmail.com and he will connect you with a member of the International Students Association at Dillard High School.

10. Write to a student in England. Cary Elcome is a teacher who can connect you with students: bradstow2@yahoo.co.uk

Fw: Mert volunteered on Friday

On Thursday we learned this poem:
The purpose of Ed_c_tion is…
To s__e a w_rld in a gr___n of s_nd
And a H___ven in a wild fl__wer
H_ld inf_n_ty in the p_lm of your h_nd and
And et_rn_ty in an h___r.  William Blake
In this photo, Mert from Turkey shows students how to read word
problems.
--s2314@tmail.com
To volunteer at Downtown Academy, call Steve 954-646-8246

Sonia wrote about volunteers at a local middle school

Many thanks to the international students who visited students at
Downtown Academy.  The young students learned about Ankara (Turkey) and
how to memorize numbers (11 x 11 = ___).  The international students
learned "determine"  (= "find") and a poem called "The
Purpose of Education."
Volunteers on Thursday:  Sonia, Isabella, Erica (Brazil) and Yuki (in
the photo).
Friday:  Yuki, Yuka, BH (South Korea) and Mert (Turkey)
One of the volunteers wrote a summary:
=====================================
First of all, I'd like to tell you that next week I'll come again. When
you are volunteering, you give a little bit, and you receive a lot!!
My experience yesterday was great. I spent a good time with the
students, who are very friendly.  You can feel that they are grateful
to you for being there.
If some of the students still hesitate about doing this,
you, English students, should think about this: it's a good way to
practice your English, because you have to speak in English with the
students and also they can correct you. You will learn new words, you
will have a lot of English conversation......and giving a little bit of
your time is very helpful to those children.
Thanks, Steve, for this great experience.
I'll be there next week
Sonia Comellas

Sezer recommends Istanbul

"Everything is here," he says, pointing to his city. "The capital is
Ankara and they moved to Ankara after the Independence War.
Sometimes I go to Greek islands. I hear that Rhodes is beautiful.
"If you want a beach, Antalya is on the southern coast."
Write to Sezer s_kadirseker@msn.com
He is talking Yuki, Yuka and BH
--s2314@tmail.com

Karim explains the US traffic system

Yuka, Yuki and Katharina (Kathi) just joined our class. We will go to
eat Korean food tomorrow.
--s2314@tmail.com

Local US stidents meet international students

Find a charity on the internet and make a presentation.  What should we
support?

In particular, I am concerned about global warming.  What can I do with
$10 to make a difference?
Search "Global warming charity"   or  "global warming
donation"  

Make a one minute speech on Tuesday or Wednesday

Sezer is invited to our class to contribute.
Every student should go to another class and find another student who
wants to talk to me about global warming.  What can we do to reduce the
impact of global warming?  I want to donate $10 to make a difference. 
What should I do?

Make a presentation.   Send me an email.  Thank you!

--s2314@tmail.com

On the way to volunteer at the middle school

Behind Karim and Sezer you can see Erica, Isabella and Fernando.
We don't like the bus system. We prefer to drive or ride a bicycle.
Some U.S. Cities have reliable bus systems, but in 2007, the system in
Fort Lauderdale is undependable. If the schedule says 8:30 a.m., the
bus might come at 8:22 or at 8:40 a.m. So we are glad that the middle
school is close. We like to help younger kids with math and the kids
teach us FREE ENGLISH.

Some lists that parents can use with their kids

http://www.putlearningfirst.com/language/vocab1.html  Helpful words to know.

 

SOME WORDS TO POST ON THE REFRIGERATOR

http://www.takesat.com/wordlist.php

 

Promote lateral thinking (think outside the box) by asking, “What does the marketing department want me to experience when I see this name?” http://www.putlearningfirst.com/language/16lit/car.html  

 

MORE LATERAL THINKING 

wilk4.com/humor/humore14.htm  Let’s avoid letting schools dictate how we are educated.

  www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/8295/lateral1.html    more problems…

www.badinage.com/ltq/LTQ031040.HTML  GROAN!   Good “outside thinking” here.

www.businessballs.com/puzzles.htm  Some of these puzzles made my head hurt.

 

Help Your Kid With Tests!   Steve  SteveEnglishTeacher@yahoo.com  

Sezer and Karim are making a video

To show you more about student life in Florida, we're going to assemble
a video. Go to YouTube.com and search "Free English Lessons Florida"
and you will find our video!
--s2314@tmail.com

We are angry

Karim: We can't go to the Everglades because Steve is selfish. He
won't lend us his car. Now Jerry has to rent a car...
Jerry: Hey, we can share the cost!
Sezer: Gasoline in the USA is like water -- it is so cheap!
--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

Karim didn't like this photo

"Hey, Steve, you put the wrong photo here! You should change it!"
--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

At the Smartboard

Karim shows Sezer how to draw on the board.
--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

In the hallway

Ruslan and Virginia are waiting for class to start. They enjoy the
good weather in Florida.
--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

Let's learn about a new LEARNING Strategy

Heinz found a remarkable web site. 

http://www.learningstrategies.com/Birkenbihl.asp

YOUR OPTIONAL HOMEWORK:  Visit this web site, click on one of the categories at the bottom of the page, then call me to tell me about the category.  954 646 8246

If you are too shy to call me, you can send me an email USING YOUR WORDS (don’t copy the web page) to explain something about the page.

ONE POINT FOR EACH category.   Wow!  You can earn a prize with just 9 points!  (anyone can earn a point – you don’t need to be in a class.  You can call me and get more points!)

 

1  PhotoReading |

 

2 Spring Forest Qigong |

 

3  Diamond Feng Shui |

 

4  The Secret DVD |

 

5  Sonic Access |

 

6  Memory Optimizer |

 

7  Abundance for Life |

 

8  Genius Code |

 

9  Paraliminals & The Ultimate You Library |

 

10  Natural Brilliance |

 

11  Boundless Renewal |

 

12  Resiliency |

 

13  Euphoria! |

 

14  Million Dollar Vocabulary |

 

15  Four Powers For Greatness |

 

16  EasyLearn Languages |

 

17  Personal Celebration |

 

18  Clear Mind ~ Bright Future |

 

19  Seminars & Training |

 

20  Clearance Table |

 

21  Recommended Reading

 

-----Original Message-----

From: heinz liener lsinfo@visi.com

HERE IS THE MESSAGE THAT I RECEIVED FROM HEINZ… MANY THANKS TO HEINZ!

Hi, steve!

I was visiting this web site today and really thought you'd find the

information interesting. Here's the link:

http://www.learningstrategies.com/Birkenbihl.asp

heinz

 

 

Steve’s opinion:  It’s a good idea to change your life and find something remarkable and new, at least once during a language course.  Here are TWENTY ONE categories that have something new for you (perhaps).  Again, many thanks to Heinz! 

 

It is useful to learn English while we learn something new.  HUH?  Yes, I was surprised about this.  You will learn more English if you learn to SCUBA dive than if you stay in my class for 2 weeks.   The class is just a start.  You need SEVEN exposures to words to get the new words in your head PERMANENTLY.    It is unusual to learn something in class immediately.  We USUALLY learn after we see and hear and use the word OUTSIDE class … so I invite you to skip my class one day and go into the world – learn something new and (on the side) you will learn more English.  Bravo!

 

Write to me your opinion…    s2314@tmail.com  

 

From Camila

From: Kmi Kovelo <kmikovelo@hotmail.com>

Here's a picture of my life as a student in Fort Lauderdale. Do you
think I learned a lot of English? Of course!! Do you have questions?
Write to me!
Camila, Brazil

I'm going to the NBA

Karim: I got a ticket to see the Heat. Poor Sezer! He was too
slow! Remember, the early bird gets the worm.
Sezer: Now I have to find a ticket on the Internet.
Karim: In German we say, he who comes late misses the best, but it
sounds better in German.
Sezer: Who will the Heat play?
Karim: They will play the Portland Trailblazers. A "trail" is a path
and to "blaze" is like burning. So they run so quickly that they burn a
road behind them.

So-so

George: If you are tired of junk food, go there.
Sarah: It is similar to other fast food, but it is more spicy and hot.
Benoit: McDonalds is the worst. I prefer Subway over salsa. But the
Cheesecake Factory is the best.
Aurèle: I like Latin foods. I went to Brazil once.
Steve (the teacher): Wait until you try Eurobread! That place is the
best of all!

--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

Here is a view of Las Olas Blvd. in January

There's no snow down here! It is cold in Chicago but 26 degrees
Centigrade in Florida.

How do you convert to Fahrenheit?
--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

Things to do in the Media Center

Visit a web blog and send advice for other students

 

(Where do you eat lunch?)

(Where is a good place to go in Miami?)

(What is fun to do in Orlando?)

(Where is a freshwater spring near Orlando?)

 

www.FreeEnglishLessonsInFlorida.blogspot.com

 

 

Visit these web sites

 

www.FindYourType.com

 

Www.sunny.org

 

www.BehindTheName.com   What does your name mean?

 

www.TruthorFiction.com

 

www.Snopes.com   

 

=====================

 

Visit a local school

Practice English with students (ages 11-13)

After 4 visits, you win a prize!

 

Tues, Thurs. and Friday  3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Call Steve  954 646 8246 or meet at the Media Center

You will help students with their homework, they will teach you new words in English!

Sezer and Karim with Anne at Eurobread Cafe

Send your comments...
--s2314@tmail.com

Sezer and Karim at Eurobread Cafe

We were hungry so we went to the best sandwich place in Fort
Lauderdale.

"This is the first time in America that I have eaten real bread," said
Karim. "The other bread is too soft. I prefer European bread."

"Tomorrow we should go to Cafe Europa," added Sezer. "I like the
seafood pizza."

"If you like Mexican food, you should go to La Salsa," he continued.
"Salsa means a liquid, a sauce for meat."

[Come back again to see the next photo with Karim and Sezer.]

--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

International Tutors visit Downtown Academy in Fort Lauderdale

International visitors who are improving their English are helping local
students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades with schoolwork. The students,
ages 11 to 13, are delighted to learn about other countries and
cultures. The visitors enjoy learning new vocabulary that their ancient
teachers don't
know. Sifizzle!

If you want to volunteer as a tutor, the hours are 4 to 4:45 p.m.,
usually Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 954 646 8246
--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246

You should listen to these files

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqq2tNnhUIM

We enjoy www.esl-lab.com .

 

 

We also like to “visit” other countries with the help of other students…

 

Click here to learn about Korea

Korea1   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX_S4Vp68dI   

 

 

Korea 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI8PwE9-pIw

 

Korea 3  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSbJEg6l6lI  

 

 

A tour of Thun with Heinz  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgg9SeURXNo

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xafOBfZNkOc

Visit COLOMBIA!  About 8 minutes

Karim and Sezer are visiting Fort Lauderdale

They volunteer at a local school to help kids finish their homework.
Contact Sezer at 954 907 1363
Or email them at karimthe best.com and karimsadki@munich.com
--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

Freeenglishlessonsinflorida

You can see the Madrid-munich soccer match in the Bierbrunnen restaurant
south of Las Olas and A1A

Feb 20 at 2.45 p.m. Until 4 p.m.
For more info call 954 646 8246
--s2314@tmail.com
Steve McCrea 954-OH-MUCHO 954.646.8246
Book editing, marketing design
Tutoring

www.LookForPatterns.com
Supporter of the Double Moon Shot (proposed by Thomas Friedman) energy
and education at www.CDsForParents.com

January videos from YouTube.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfPIIyFuEgw
A message from Fabio, who will visit Fort Lauderdale in Feb. 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtPL4V3e_Qw
How do you use a newspaper?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPvi8qg1KuQ
Guided Learning part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQCB5ipgCY4
Guided Learning part 2

You are invited to make videos and send the YOUTUBE.com links to s2314@tmail.com or send your message to SteveEnglishTeacher@yahoo.com

We can practice English
We can talk about something interesting
We can learn new words when we talk about something we love or enjoy.

GO! Find a topic and record your message!
Or ask a student for a digital camera.

Who can upload to YOUTUBE.com

Lenn can upload
Steve can upload stevemacfortlauderda is my account name.
Fernando can upload
Who else has a YOUTUBE account?

Call me with your comments (one point for each call, 9 points equals a prize) 954 OH MUCHO 954 646 8246

Steve

Free English Lessons in FLORIDA are possible by video

Write to me if you would like to see videos via YOUTUBE.com

My email is s2314@tmail.com

Steve in Florida

My SKYPE is SteveEnglishTeacher and my yahoo is

SteveEnglishTeacher@yahoo.com

Find more exercises at www.FreeEnglishLessons.com