Unit 3 - Crime & Punishment

Class,

You may review the material from class here.

Enjoy your holiday :)

Unit 5 Customer

Class,

Be sure to check out this link from BBC to practice listening & learn useful phrases used in making arrangements on the phone.

Updated
Here's the material from class today.

Unit 16 Success

Dear Class,

Sorry for the delay on posting unit 16. I came across some technical hiccup, but manage to work around it now.

Here's the material we talked about in class.

As the focal point on this chapter is reporting back, you should take a look at this VDO, once more, to go over the useful phrases.

Unit 2 - Expressing Yourself

Class,

In this unit, you will learn new words to express your feeling, and to refer to similar things in different English languages. Click here to review the materials.

How to Present Research Finding

Class,

Here's the link to the clip we watched in the classroom today. Script is also provided, as well as useful phrases you can apply to your presentation.

You can go over the criteria of the midterm presentation here.

If you have any questions or concerns, do ask.

Have fun surveying : )

Unit 3 Leisure Time

Hi class,

We have finished Unit 3. Be sure to review the expressions and vocabulary before moving on to the next chapter.

The class material is posted here. Also added is the spelling alphabet (for example; s for sugar, x for x-ray).

Don't forget to prepare Unit 16 Success for tomorrow's class.

See you.

Unit 2 Projects

Dear class,

You can review the materials from the class, and the assignment for next session here.

Unit 1 Working Life

Hi class,

Welcome to our class. The first chapter helps prepare you before stepping out into the real world. Many useful phrases are introduced and practiced in the lesson. You may review them here.

I'm glad you are in my class, and looking forward to our next session. Enjoy your semester.

Unit 1A - Successful Conversations

Dear class,

Welcome to the second week of the semester. We'll start off easy with the introduction language. You can review the material here.

Updated
I post an additional link here for you to practice listening. The dialogue talks about how to introduce yourself and shows the topics you can ask your new classmates. Very short and simple : )

It's wise to begin your role playing task early to give you an ample time to go through the script and the rehearsal. See the criteria here.

Enjoy speaking [in English].

Past Tense & Writing Criteria

Class,

Here's the material on past tense, which we will cover this week. You may practice Exercise A and Exercise B to check your comprehension.

In addition, you can take a look at the writing criteria here. 

Now, it's time to start reviewing your lessons for the final exam.

Good luck.

Listening Practice

Dear Class,

Ajarn Basem has kindly put up the audio files online so that you can practice listening. Focus on units 9 & 10 as they will be in the final exam.

Here's the link to the files.

Adverb clause

Class,

This week, we'll discuss the Adverb Clause. Click here to go to the material.

In addition, you can check out the links below where you can practice the use of subordinating conjunction. The exercises are interactive and quite fun to do.

1. Exercise 1
2. Exercise 2
3. Exercise 3 (This exercise includes some words not covered in class. It's ok to skip some questions) 

Also posted here is another exercise. This one is optional. I'll be pleased to check the answers for you.

If you have questions, do ask. 

Unit 9: Personal Carbon Footprint

Class,

You can review the material here. This chapter will be included in the final exam. Be sure to study it thoroughly.

Finals

Dear class,

Here are the topics for your individual presentation. Pick one and start working on it :)

Tips on how to present is also posted here.

I have received some interesting questions after the class regarding the presentation. Let me clarify them as follows:

Q: Do i need to use powerpoint?
A: you don't need to. However, don't forget that your presentation needs to be engaging [drawing the attention of the audience]. Thus, visual aids is recommended.

Q: What kind of content would not be good for the presentation?
A: Since we focus on "WISH", think of something that sounds [almost] impossible to achieve. That's when a wish comes in.

Your wish does not have to be doable. You may wish to be in a Formula 1 race on the rings of Saturn, as long as you can support your answer.

If you wish for better skills in English, that will not be a good enough answer. You don't need a wish to succeed in English. You can achieve it with perseverance. < look this word up in the dictionary in case you are not familiar with the definition :)

I would not recommend talking about life or death, either. The subject would bring too much intensity in emotion. Avoid it if you can.

What I look for from your answer is creativity and logics. These two must go hand in hand. Put a lot of thoughts into it.

If you have any other questions, do ask.

Signing off with one of the best quotes I like the most

Unit 9: Narrative Paragraph

You can go over the lesson on how to write a narrative paragraph here.

Unit 8 & Review before quiz

Dear class,

The answer key to a vocabulary exercise in Unit 8 is here.

You may also go over the materials before the quiz on Thursday here.

Describing a person & Order of Adjectives

You may review the lessons on the descriptive paragraph - exceptional person here, and the order of adjectives here. More details are added.

In case you have any questions, do ask.

storytelling

Dear class,

I do enjoy our class today a great deal. Hope you feel the same. Your effort to speak up in class is very much appreciated.

The slide is for a laugh, though you might learn a new word or two.

Have a great evening. See you on Thursday.
I promise not to cancel the class hahaha

presentation wave 2

Your presentation is coming up. Please check the slides to see the given topic and criteria.

homework - describe a place

Dear Tuesday writing class,

Please be reminded of the homework, due next Tuesday. Your task is to write a descriptive paragraph, the topic of which is ...

photo credit:  http://www.marerico.com/ludwigIIpictures/Neuschwanstein.jpg

the breathtaking Neuschwanstein Castle. [Click on the photo to enlarge or go to the original link]

Your work must present one descriptive paragraph with complete 3 elements:
1. topic sentence [you may also add an introductory sentence]
2. supporting sentences [description of the castle]
3. concluding sentence

Be sure to work in the correct format.

You do not have to show your work on brainstorming and editing processes. These two steps are for you to get started.

Enjoy writing :)

How to improve writing

Dear class,

Let's talk about the descriptive paragraph one more time. Writing a coherent and well-organized paragraph could be challenging. Take a look at the slides to see what are the hits and misses.

In case you have a hard time putting your ideas into paper, remember the brainstorming process. Work with your group to get a good writing out.

Enjoy writing

How to Give a Better Presentation

Dear class,

After your midterm presentation, i have gathered some important issues regarding giving a presentation. Many of you have done a great job, so keep it up.

There are some points that need to be worked on. Click here to see how you can take your presentation to the next level.

I wish you a lovely week ahead.

Descriptive Paragraph

Dear class,

We've discussed weak vs. strong paragraphs, good vs. not so good topic sentences. This week, the focus will fall on the descriptive paragraph. As the name suggests, the purpose of the paragraph is to describe a place, and/or a person.

You can see what will be covered in the lesson here.

See you in class

Midterm Presentation

Added Message: Reminder - Please bring along your name tag

Dear EL 217 class,

Just to remind you of our upcoming listening quiz on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Be sure to study the vocabulary and expressions. You will do well in this part, I'm sure :)

On Tuesday 7th Aug, another assessment awaits you. Click here to see the requirements for your midterm presentation.

If you have any questions or concerns, talk to me.

Good luck on your exams :)

Unit 2: Identifying Topics and Main Ideas, Plus Compound Sentence

Revised

Dear writing class,

Click here to go to the materials from Unit 2. The grammar part on Compound Sentences is added.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask :)

Class Cancellation

Dear THURSDAY MORNING classes,

The morning classes on July 19 will be canceled due to Wai Kru Ceremony.

Please be informed accordingly.

Repeat: THURSDAY MORNING classes only. As to Thursday afternoon classes, please come to class as usual :D

Have a nice day :)

unit 2: identity theft

Dear listening class,

How are you doing? Hope you had a nice weekend. We started Unit 2 last week, and will continue this week. Click here to review the lesson.

How is your presentation coming along? :)

Basic English

Dear writing class,

This week, we will focus on grammar. The materials will concentrate on

• basic sentence
• frequently used verbs
• present simple and present continuous

Click here to go to the slides. 

Enjoy the rest of the week :)

Presentation Wave 1

Dear listening class,

Click here to see the criteria and requirement for your very first presentation.

If you have any questions, please ask.

Have fun presenting :p

how to write a paragraph

Hi writing class,

Today we have learned common features of a paragraph. Hope you get inspiration to write more :)

In case you want to review what is covered in the classroom, click on this link.

If you have questions, do ask.

Have a nice day :)

Unit 1: Advertising on the Air

Hi class,

How are you doing? Are you enjoying your classes and your new life on campus? As our class is wrapping up Unit 1, here is the lesson, as discussed in class. You can click on the link to go there.

Hope you are adjusting well. If you have any questions, please do ask :)

Have a nice day.