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Join us for a weekly English conversation group that will meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 beginning in March. The cost for each class is $12.50. We will meet at 735 Shelby St., Suite #106, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Class size is limited to five students.
This is an example of a story map for Thanksgiving. Finding out what vocabulary the students know and introducing new vocabulary should be done before drawing the story map. Also, draw the map as you tell the story. This helps with comprehensible input. Drawing the entire map ahead of time may contribute to visual overwhelm and reduce comprehension of target vocabulary and ideas.
Today we learned about the first Thanksgiving and why the Pilgrims came to the New World. Before we began, I asked everyone what words came to mind when they heard the word, “Thanksgiving.” The words “turkey,” “family,” and “dinner” were called out by our students. I wrote these on the board.
As I told the story of the history of Thanksgiving, I drew pictures on the dry erase board to help illustrate key points I wanted our students to know and remember. In this case, I started with England on the right side of the dry erase board and moved westward, to the New World. New vocabulary was introduced and explained as we progressed through the story. We also paused for a three-minute video about Thanksgiving that included captions.
After sitting for a while, I asked everyone to stand up in a small group. Speaking doesn’t just happen when sitting in a classroom setting, after all. The students took turns sharing a sentence or two about the picture to tell the story in chronological order. I then challenged each student to tell the entire story independently.
Later, the students were given time to write their stories in their notebooks and have their teacher check them. Interestingly, the students repeated common errors when reading their stories aloud despite reading their own (corrected) writing; however, progress was still made. At first, when I asked what came to mind when they heard the word, “Thanksgiving,” only three words came to mind. Now they are able to talk about the history of Thanksgiving. One of the students commented that the story map was helpful for being able to talk about and write about this topic. Overall, I would consider this lesson to be a success!
CLASES DE INGLÉS
en el International Marketplace
Precio: $149
Martes y miércoles de 15:30 a 17:00 hrs
26 de junio - 1 de agosto de 2018
info@midwestlanguageservices.com
(317) 296-7997
ESL Introduction to Basic English (Beginner-A1):
Students will learn the basics of English. This will include simple grammar and build vocabulary to describe daily life. They will learn to speak in the present tense, form questions and talk about daily routines.
Some topics to be covered are:
Cost $149
Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30-5:00 PM June 26-August 1, 2018
The class will meet at the International Marketplace:
3685 Commercial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46222
The class will meet two days every week for six weeks. Each lesson will be 90 minutes.
Please send an e-mail to info@midwestlanguageservices.com call (317) 296-7997 if you have questions.
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Beginner/Basic Communication:
This class is for students that already have very basic communication skills. If you can speak in a simple way about routines and already know some frequently used expressions, this course will be beneficial. The focus will be on perfecting grammar and increasing vocabulary. (CEFRL A1-A2)
Intermediate:
This class is for students who would like to practice conversation and improve their grammar. We will learn to speak about a variety of topics using various verb tenses in past, present and future. Some topics include hobbies, goals and plans for life. (CEFRL B1-B2)
Casual Conversation (MeetUp Style group):
This group is to give non-native English speakers an understanding of daily conversation, which can include anything from get-to-know you conversations, cultural differences, or current events. There will be a range of abilities in order for students to be able to hear and learn from others. Topics will be provided for discussion, but ultimately it is up to the students to determine where their interests lie and what they want to discuss. (Intermediate to Advanced, CEFRL B1-C1)
9:00 AM-10:00 AM - Beginner
10:00 AM-11:00 AM - Beginner
11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Intermediate
1:00-2:00 PM - Intermediate
2:15-3:15 PM - Casual Conversation
3:30-4:30 PM -Casual Conversation
5:00-6:00 PM - Beginner
6:15-7:15 PM - Intermediate
3:30 - 4:30 PM Beginner
5:00 - 6:00 PM Beginner
6:00 - 7:00 PM Intermediate
7:00 - 8:00 PM Conversation
3:30 - 4:30 PM Intermediate
5:00 - 6:00 PM Intermediate
6:00 - 7:00 PM Conversation
7:00 - 8:00 PM Intermediate
9:00 AM-10:00 AM - Beginner
10:00 AM-11:00 AM - Beginner
11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Intermediate
1:00-2:00 PM - Intermediate
2:15-3:15 PM - Casual Conversation
3:30-4:30 PM -Casual Conversation
5:00-6:00 PM - Beginner
6:15-7:15 PM - Intermediate
Thank you to Jeff Burnham for your excellent work for Midwest Language Services, LLC!
“I was very happy with the service provided by Midwest Language Services. They are very flexible and able to offer different types and meeting times for classes, including teaching at my home, which was very convenient. My instructor was very experienced at teaching. I took the Accent Modification Training and I learned lots of techniques and exercises to help me improve in this area in addition to some grammatical explanations.”
“We engaged Midwest Language Services for ASL interpretation. The service provided by Midwest Language Services is prompt and professional. Requesting service is easy and quick! The service from the office staff has been exceptional and efficient. The interpreter has been nothing but fantastic. She is engaged and does not hesitate to pause the speaker to request clarification. She advocates for those she interprets, which is very welcome and encouraged. Since the first time we engaged Midwest Language Services, we have signed up for two additional service visits. I highly recommend this company to anyone in need of interpretation services.” - J. Elliott, Chewy.com
“I am seeing [him] communicating more with our colleagues and fully engaged during our staff meetings etc. I believe his English is progressing rapidly. We are thrilled he has learned and shared so much in such a short time. Melanie has been a phenomenal instructor and even teaches me a few things from time to time in passing. She is very personable and a pleasure to work with.” - N. Bunton, Hirata
"My wife has improved her skills and her self confidence after taking classes with Midwest." - R. Silva
“Thank you for this year. The English lessons were helpful and made my [American] life better.
I’m looking forward to studying English again.” - S. Nakamura
“I was very happy with the service provided by Midwest Language Services. They are very flexible and able to offer different types and meeting times for classes, including teaching at my home, which was very convenient. My instructor was very experienced at teaching. I took the accent modification training and I learned lots of techniques and exercises to help me improve in this area in addition to some grammatical explanations.” - Pablo Da Rosa
