tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22727587912247180892024-03-06T22:34:19.444-05:00Adventures in NYC with NYLC!ADVENTURES IN NYC WITH NYLC!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger649125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272758791224718089.post-86351638990343881782020-07-13T12:10:00.000-04:002020-07-13T12:11:31.101-04:00Phrasal verbs and idioms for challenging times (and positive thinking… because we need it!)<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ah! 2020. What a year, right? Let’s be honest, we all wanted this year to be much different from what it has been some far. </span><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When we </span><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">rang*</span><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the New Year back on January 1st, we had hopes and dreams we wanted to achieve. We had listed our New Year’s resolutions and we had gotten our new gym membership, yoga mat or flight tickets! We were ready.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But this year had other plans </span><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">in store*</span><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> *for us and even though it hasn’t been easy, hope is never lost. In every situation there’s always a positive side, even if it seems impossible to see from where we stand. So today, I want to give you some vocabulary that can help you express your feelings during these challenging times and idioms you can use to motivate yourself and others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cope with something (phrasal verb):</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially successfully or in a way that is calm and adequate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Example: </span><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Because of our ability to cope with the stress of life changes, we have been able to stay positive during these times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Hang in there</i> (idiom)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: This expression is used to advice someone to remain persistent and determined in difficult circumstances. It’s another way to say “Don’t give up”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Example: </span><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m sorry to hear that you lost your job but hang in there. Keep looking! I’m sure we will find a new one soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Example: </span><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teachers around the world were nervous to start teaching online during the pandemic but they embraced the challenge, learned the new technology and now they are doing a great job! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To ride something out (phrasal verb)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Originally, this expression referred to a ship surviving a storm. Now, it can be used to express getting through a dangerous or difficult situation without being harmed or affected. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every cloud has a silver lining (idiom/proverb): </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This idea comes from the understanding that behind dark clouds the sun is always shining even if we cannot see it. This idiom can be used to express that </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">every difficult or sad situation has a comforting or more hopeful aspect, even though this may not be immediately apparent.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "droid sans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;">*to ring the new year:</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;">To mark the end of the previous </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">year</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> and usher in the start of a </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">new</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> one, typically with a party or other celebration.</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272758791224718089.post-76441940947383655892020-05-11T11:17:00.001-04:002020-05-11T12:49:19.423-04:00Make the most out of your NYLC online classes - Part IIDear Students,<br />
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It’s been a while since we last touched base and checked in with each other. How are you doing? It’s been more than 7 weeks since classes have gone online and we wanted to first say thank you for sticking with us! Since it still remains unclear for when we will be able to return to the classrooms for in-person instruction, we wanted to share a few more tips that can contribute to <u style="font-style: italic;">successful</u><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>online learning. Let's begin!<br />
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<b>TIP 1: BE present (turn on your camera!):</b> We understand that some of us can be shy in front of the camera but being present is more than just signing in to your class. It’s important that you are ACTIVELY present. In the virtual world, this includes keeping your camera on (whenever possible) and engaging with your teacher and classmates. There’s a lot that can be communicated through gestures which is key when learning a language! Keeping your camera on will make your online class experience more similar to an in-person class. In other words, your class should feel less like a webinar and more like the LIVE, interpersonal, interactive experience that it is! So go on, turn on your camera and connect better with your class. The initial awkwardness will wear off and you will have a much better and richer experience. We promise!<br />
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<b>TIP 3: Stay connected even during the break (if possible):</b> When class is going on, a lot of the information goes in the chat that you and your classmates and teacher use. I recommend that as much as possible you stay connected during the break since logging off means losing all the information from the group chat. If, for any reason, you do need to log off, get in the habit of copy and pasting this information onto a personal file so you can hold on to this important info!<br />
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<b>TIP 4: Set up your space: </b>In other words, set yourself up for success. We know it is tempting to stay in bed all morning and take your class from it but the reality is that doing so will not help you be focused and productive. We are all different but I can take a guess that you will feel better if you take time to set up your space. If possible, find a space where you can sit straight, open a window (if available), change into some comfy clothes that are NOT your pajamas, have some coffee or tea, prepare your notebook and pen/pencil.<br />
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<b>TIP 5: Stay positive (we are trying too):</b> We get it! We want to be back to school too and we want things to go back to normal. We understand that this is a difficult, unusual, inconvenient situation but don’t forget: <u><i>we are all in this together</i></u>. Choose to remain positive and to make the most out of the situation. We are lucky to be able to connect you with your favorite teachers and to be able to continue to have you in class. We are lucky to have really wonderful students who have been patient and understanding throughout this difficult time. Know that we do not take you for granted and that we are here for you!<br />
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Isabel & the Team NYLC<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We know these are strange unprecedented times we are all experiencing; however, we are glad to be able to keep providing you with online lessons with your NYLC teachers. </span></span></div>
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1. <b>Eliminate distractions: </b>(or at best, reduce your distractions) As much as possible, find a quiet space where you will most likely not be interrupted. If you cannot avoid noise, headphones are a great option.
If you take your class on your laptop, put your phone on silent and as much as possible, challenge yourself to not get distracted by social media or phone notifications during your class.
If you use your phone to join class, you can utilize the “do not disturb” feature so that you do not receive notifications during the time this is enabled.
2. <b>Actively participate (!): </b>You can still get lots of speaking practice in your online class, you just need to make it a priority as well. Whenever your teacher asks a question, make it a goal to always answer. As much as possible, keep your camera on and utilize the chat function on Google Meet to interact with your teacher and classmates. Taking class remotely should not be an excuse not to participate in class; in fact, your participation contributes to the success of the class!
3.<b> Set yourself up for success: </b>Make sure that you are ready for class everyday. Have your coffee or tea, eat your breakfast and make sure that you are awake and ready to study. Take notes, do your homework and complete the exercises your teacher gives you! Be proactive about your learning experience. Your teacher is working very hard to make the lessons online as engaging and fun as possible, the rest is up to you! :)
Lastly, consider not taking your lesson while still in bed… this might be just a bit too relaxing!
4. <b>Ask questions:</b> Don’t keep your questions to yourself! Everyone can benefit from your questions so make sure to always speak out your doubts. Unmute your microphone and ask your teacher or type them in the chat box. Either way, students' questions help your teacher know what needs to be repeated or studied more and makes the class more interactive for all.
5. <b>Daily attendance is still important:</b> Yes, you might be able to get more sleep in the morning since you do not need to commute to school, but don’t forget that you still need to be on time for class as your attendance and lateness is still being recorded. Also, remember: being on time is of benefit to you! You will always know what’s going on in class and what you need to do.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Koki really took advantage of many of the experiences the school offers our students- he was a regular at our free weekly Grammar and American idioms classes; he joined many of the student activities as well: a guided tour at MoMA, a game night at NYC’s iconic Fat Cat, and last but not least a New York City ESL school Trivia competition, where he and a team of five other NYLC Students won first place!</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272758791224718089.post-15362117744112607632020-01-02T10:44:00.003-05:002020-01-03T12:39:21.727-05:00Is improving your English among your New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips! <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">By: Isabel Solano. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last week, while I was teaching a grammar class, my students and I discussed our goals and resolutions for the New Year. Among all their different goals in their personal lives and careers, one stood out as a common one: Improving their English. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, they are students in an English school so this was to be expected; however, I admired (and always have) the motivation and thrive with which our students take on the challenge (or journey!) of studying and mastering English. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For this reason, I thought I would put together 5 tips that can help everyone improve their English in 2020: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. First and foremost, <b>BE PATIENT</b> with yourself! Think of this popular expression <i>"Slow and steady wins the race"</i>. This is an American idiom which means that if you want to achieve something, it's better not to try and do too much at once but better, go <b>step by step</b>. Take it slow. Practicing a little every day, as little as 5 min, will take you further than sitting and studying for 4 hours straight and exhausting yourself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. <b>BUILD HABITS</b> that involve English in any way. They say it takes 21 days to build a new habit. For the next 21 days, try to do something that includes being exposed to English: listen to a podcast, read one page of a book (even reading sections of your textbook for school), listen to the same song and sing using the lyrics. Immersing yourself in English will get your ear used to the language and will improve your memory and comprehension. Look for specific book recommendations at the end of this post!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. <b> 20 IS THE MAGIC NUMBER. </b>(It is the year 2020 anyway!) If you want to improve your vocabulary, my suggestion is that you search online for the 20 most frequent words in English in all different categories. What do I mean by that? For instance: look up the 20 most frequent <b><i>verbs</i></b> in English, the 20 most frequent <b><i>adjectives</i></b> in English, and so on. Print and study them. Write examples with them. Make sure you get a <i>good grasp</i> of them (that you understand them well). Just remember to be patient, go slow and learn <u>only</u> 20 words at a time. Here are some links to help you get started: </span><br />
<a href="https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/common-adjectives-25.htm"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/common-adjectives-25.htm</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/blog-feed/phrasal-verbs"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/blog-feed/phrasal-verbs</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4.<b> MAKE IT A GOAL TO USE WHAT YOU LEARN: </b>English is not like mathematics. It is not enough to just understand the rules of grammar, you need to use it! So I invite you to make it a goal to use what you learn daily. For example: if you're learning Present Perfect in class, make an effort to ask people about their experiences <i>"Have you ever been to South America?" "Have you ever studied another language?". </i>If you don't have anyone to talk to in English, don't worry! You have other options: Join a meetup group <a href="https://www.meetup.com/cities/us/ny/new_york/">https://www.meetup.com/cities/us/ny/new_york/</a>, find a conversation partner on Tandem: <a href="https://www.tandem.net/">https://www.tandem.net/</a> or just write your own examples and read them aloud or record yourself. Just <i>don't-stop-practicing.</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5.<b> KEEP A (PROGRESS) JOURNAL OR DIARY: </b>Back to making habits, it's a good idea to keep a diary or journal in English where you can write what you did that day and record your achievements! <b> You can start by writing two sentences a day before you go to sleep. </b> For example, <i>Today was a good day. I went to school and then I learned the lyrics of my new favorite song! </i>It doesn't need to be a long and complicated paragraph. Don't forget, <i>slow and steady wins the race!</i> :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>HAVE FUN! </b>Learning a language should be fun! And believe me, I know it can be frustrating at times, but trust that you're learning and doing the best you can...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have a great New Year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Book recommendations:</u> (Intermediate-Advanced) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Someday, someday maybe. (Lauren Graham)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The fault in our stars (John Green)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The sun is also a star (Nicola Yoon)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's kind of a funny story (Ned Vizzini)</span><br />
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<i><br /></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272758791224718089.post-13074945321261041622019-12-24T10:20:00.000-05:002019-12-24T10:43:28.182-05:00What to write in a Christmas/Holiday season card? <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Are you looking for some writing inspiration this holiday season? Do you need help creating a heartfelt Christmas message for your Christmas cards? We've got you covered! </span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">May the Christmas season fill your home with joy, your heart with love and your life with laughter.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have a great Christmas! Take the time to celebrate your desires, values, and affections with your loved ones. Wishing you all the best.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings happiness, may it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">May your fun be large and bills be small this year. Merry Christmas!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There’s snowbody like you!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">May your gifts be many, and your returns be few. Have a stress free holiday season!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Christmas is a time for remembering family and trying to guess everyone’s sizes! Have a wonderful Christmas.</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">“Christmas is a time when everyone wants his past forgotten and his present remembered.” -Phyllis Diller</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">“You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas lights.” -Maya Angelou</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” -Bob Hope</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The best present one can hope for this year is to spend time together. I can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you my friend!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For my special friend, I send holiday greeting wishes for fun filled holiday season. I hope you will have lots of fun adventure and exciting moments on your holiday season this year. Have a happy holiday!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wishing you unlimited joy and infinite fun! Hope these holidays rejuvenate you, so that you return with full on energy and enthusiasm. Take Care. Happy holidays!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Source: </span><a href="https://www.shutterfly.com/ideas/christmas-card-wording/#what-to-write-in-a-christmas-card">https://www.shutterfly.com/ideas/christmas-card-wording/#what-to-write-in-a-christmas-card</a></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null" name="_GoBack"></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 20.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 20.0pt;">pertaining
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 20.0pt;">Example: The somber atmosphere has given way to a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">festive</i> mood.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 20.0pt;"> </span></b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272758791224718089.post-2028530694907102272019-11-27T09:21:00.000-05:002019-11-27T09:21:34.929-05:00What are you thankful for? - A writing exercise.<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">By: Isabel Solano.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It is a day to be grateful for what we have and where we are. Gratitude is important all year round but Thanksgiving offers us the opportunity to be thankful as a family and as a community. Here at NYLC, we know we're thankful for all our wonderful students and teachers and we would love to know, what are you grateful for?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We all have something to be thankful and writing creates space for reflexion and in our case, of course, for English practice! Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving in your home country or not, this writing exercise is the perfect opportunity to put your thoughts into writing and practice your English writing skills. <b>It is important that you practice your English by talking about what matters to you!</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We know that taking the first step is the hardest part so we have put together a series of prompts* to inspire you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But before you get started, here are some guidelines:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Write as much or as little as you'd like! There's no limit and there's no minimum. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Don't overthink** it! Relax, <i>put pen to paper***</i> and just start!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Do not worry about being perfect or about making mistakes. It's all part of the writing process. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Look up the words you want to use but don't know in English. This will help you increase your vocabulary.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Ask your teacher to check your writing and give you feedback! They will be more than happy to help!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now, here are the prompts:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Happy writing everyone! ❤</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Make a list of 20 things you are thankful for.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Make a list of things that remind you of Thanksgiving.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Describe your perfect Thanksgiving day.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>If you had a pet turkey, where would you keep it? How would you take care of it?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>What does being thankful mean to you?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Write a letter to a family member and share what you are thankful for.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Make a list of foods you are thankful to have on Thanksgiving.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>What is something you are thankful for this year, that is different than last year?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">* prompt: idea as starting point. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">**to overthink:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">think about (something) too much or for too long.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">***put pen to paper (idiom): <span style="background-color: white;">To begin writing. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15.2015px;">Source: </span><a href="http://rachelktutoring.com/blog/thanksgiving-writing-prompts/">http://rachelktutoring.com/blog/thanksgiving-writing-prompts/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As cold months approach, we would like to share a couple of phrases and idioms you can use during the wintertime.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'Tis the season... to put them into practice and impress your friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stay warm everyone! ☃</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1)<b> To bundle up:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Example:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"We have to <b><i>bundle up</i></b> before we go out. It's freezing outside".</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2) To be snowed in: </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">unable to leave a place because a lot of </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">snow</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> is falling or has fallen. When the roads are b</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">locked with </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">snow. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Example: <span style="background-color: white;">We </span><span class="NodeW" style="background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">were snowed in</span><span style="background-color: white;"> last winter and couldn't leave the house for three days. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="background-color: white;">3) </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Walking on thin ice: </b>This one is a winter-related idioms that you can use anytime. <span style="background-color: white;"><b>W</b></span></span><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">alking on thin ice</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast mmt-sentence" style="border: 0px; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">means to be in a risky situation that can easily go bad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">NYLC proudly announced in September that Milena Alexandra Martinez Reyes of NYLC Jackson Heights won first place in the New York State TESOL Contest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Milena started at NYLC as an Advanced student and studied with us for 24 weeks. Her instructor Briony Bristow commented that at first, Milena was nervous about completing the essay, but winning the contest has helped her gain confidence in her English abilities and validated all that she has learned during her time at NYLC. </span>Milena has since returned to her home country in the Dominican Republic.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This marks the 4th consecutive win for NYLC, and it is a true testament to the dedication and hard work of our students and teachers. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">We want to both thank and congratulate NYLC's Director of Studies, Ania Necakov, for being the force that motivates and promotes this contest. She took some time to answer some of our questions as we wanted to get a better insight into what it takes to participate annually in this contest and what it means for the school.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>A.N</b>: Participating in the Annual NYS TESOL Students' Projects contest allows our students to put their English skills into practice and compete against other ESL learners within NY State. This opportunity also validates our teachers' efforts to nurture creativity in our students, in addition to supporting them in the development of English language skills.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>I: In your opinion, what is the main goal of the contest?</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>A.N: </b>The contest looks to provide English language learners with a platform to express themselves in writing and compete against other English learners in one of three age/proficiency groups. NYLC students compete in a university/adult education category, which includes students enrolled in intensive English programs, community colleges, and degree-based programs or ESOL programs.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>I: Why is it important to you to motivate teachers and students to participate?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>A.N:</b> Outside school, students often find it challenging to successfully function in situations where they need to communicate with native English speakers. Some welcome the challenge, others feel too insecure about their "imperfect" English. Therefore, by motivating them to compete in the contest, I express my belief in their competence and worthiness. I give them a gentle push that encourages them to take the first step. And then another. Being able to inspire our students and support them in taking the risk and sharing their writing within the ESL community and beyond means a lot to all of us at NYLC. We are proud of all of them. Our pride and appreciation go out to our faculty as well. Year after year, they provide student support on a multitude of levels inside and outside the classroom. Without their dedication and commitment, NYLC would not be the place that it is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">NYLC has truly made it a goal to participate annually. Under Ania's direction, the Academic Coordinators make sure students and teachers are informed about the contest and do their best to motivate them along the process to submit their work. It is a team-effort that always pays off! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ania will be attending the awards ceremony in White Plains on November 15th to accept the award on behalf of the student and school. We are filled with pride for our students and honored to be recognized by others in the field. </span><br />
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<b>1) Do I need to apply for an F-1 student visa?</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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If your main purpose of coming to the U.S. is to study, then
you should obtain an F-1 student visa prior to entering. To get an I-20 from
our school in order to apply for the visa, you should enroll in at least 8
weeks of our full-time Intensive Language Program (20 hours per week) at one of
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If you are visiting as a tourist, you are also welcome to
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least 2 months before you wish to start, in order to give yourself enough time.
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Passport biographical page, valid at least 6 months into the
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Proof of financial support (recent bank statement) and
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$180 Schools Fees + $95 Optional Express Mail fee for I-20
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about 1.5 years to complete all of our levels from beginner to advanced. We
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F-1 students can stay for “Duration of Status”, which means
you can stay in the U.S. as long as you have a valid I-20 and are maintaining
your full-time F-1 status. The length of your I-20 depends on how many weeks
you enroll, and how much proof of financial support you provide, but can be up
to 1 year. You can extend the I-20 1 more year for up to 2 years total study,
as long as you can benefit from more English training.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The length of the visa is up to the U.S. Embassy or
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only for travel (to enter the U.S.) and does not determine how long you can
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The minimum enrollment for F-1 students is 8 weeks (1
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I-20/F-1 visa, let your advisor know and we can work on an arrangement based on
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If your visa is denied, you may still reapply if you believe
that you can provide additional evidence of ties to your home country (for
example work, family, or education). Be careful what you post on social media
as well, since they will be reviewing your accounts. Ask your NYLC advisor for
assistance if you choose to reapply and if you need a new I-20 with new start
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your SEVIS record transferred and to receive a new I-20 from the new branch.
Additional fees may also apply depending on the school. Let your NYLC advisor
know as soon as possible if you are thinking of changing the location.<o:p></o:p></div>
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know and we can issue a new I-20 with new start date free of charge (except for
optional $95 Express Mail fee). You must obtain the new I-20 with new start
date prior to entering the U.S. since your start date must always be in the
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employment is done at your own risk. If you attend a U.S. college or
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related to your course of study, such as internships and other practical
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of annual vacation for 26 weeks of study. Speak to the DSO (Designated School
Official) at your branch if you want to request a vacation. Also let your DSO
know if you plan any travel overseas, so we can make sure your documents are up
to date and you have a travel signature on page 2 of your I-20.</div>
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identification at your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) office. You
should prepare copies of your I-20, passport, F-1 visa, I-94, proof of address,
letter of ineligibility for Social Security Number, and proof of enrollment at
the school. Your DSO can assist you with this documentation and you can also
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272758791224718089.post-25381380234333882492019-10-04T15:52:00.002-04:002019-10-11T16:35:54.495-04:00Get to know the latest changes to the TOEFL<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
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You've probably heard that the Educational Testing Service (ETS) has recently made some changes to the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) which are supposed to improve your experience as a test taker and increase your chances of meeting university admission requirements. This new version of the test took effect on August 1, 2019, <span style="background-color: transparent;">and is now only three hours long, which is 30 minutes less than the old test. It has fewer questions in the Reading and Speaking sections, and fewer lectures in the Listening section. One benefit according to ETS is a reduction in test-taking fatigue which is likely to lead to better test performance. ETS maintains that while the new version has less testing material it retains its quality and its ability to assess how prepared you are for academic coursework. Here is a breakdown of the changes.</span></div>
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The READING SECTION now only has 10 questions per passage, while keeping the same number of passages for both short and long versions of the test. Plan to spend 18 minutes per passage and pace yourself appropriately. Because the question types are the same, you may continue using old study materials to practice for the test. <u></u><u></u></div>
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The LISTENING SECTION now has one less lecture while keeping the same number of conversations and number of questions for each listening. The short version will only have 3 lectures, instead of the 4 in the old test; the long version will have 4 lectures, instead of the 6 in the old test. As in the reading section, you may continue to use old study materials as question types on the listening section remain the same.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The SPEAKING SECTION now only has 4 tasks. Questions 1 and 5 from the old version were the ones eliminated, leaving the new test with 1 independent question and 3 integrated questions. Preparation and speaking times stay the same.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Another change in the SPEAKING SECTION is in how ETS scores your recorded answers. Now your answers will be assessed by both human evaluators and a SpeechRater scoring engine. ETS had been using their scoring engine for their practice tests online since 2006 and have been analyzing its capabilities. You can find more information about the SpeechRater engine at the ETS website here: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ets.org/research/topics/as_nlp/speech/&source=gmail&ust=1570302807413000&usg=AFQjCNESumhLuzsdcrcli_bLXTArJyrDJA" href="https://www.ets.org/research/topics/as_nlp/speech/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.ets.org/research/<wbr></wbr>topics/as_nlp/speech/</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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There were no changes made to the WRITING SECTION, so you will continue responding to the integrated task for 20 minutes and to the independent task for 30 minutes.<u></u><u></u></div>
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In addition to the reduction in test material and test length, ETS is also now reporting your "superscores," which they are calling "MyBest Scores." This new feature shows both your scores for the test you just took as well as the best scores that you’ve received in each section in the last two years. ETS reports that 70% of universities wanted this feature, and this gives you better chances of meeting program admission requirements as your superscores for each section will also add up to a higher total score. However, as not all universities accept MyBest Scores, ETS recommends checking your school’s website to check their policy on accepting superscores.<u></u><u></u></div>
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In addition, ETS says they are adding more testing slots at participating testing centers and for those of you who are not morning people, afternoon testing schedules are also now available. If you have taken the test before, you are supposed to notice a better registration experience online with easy access to test prep and testing resources. Last, the TOEFL Official App will be available in a number of countries starting September 2019 and in the U.S. in October 2019. The app is said to provide even greater convenience with everything that you need to register and prepare for the TOEFL in the palm of your hand.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272758791224718089.post-433596773331729662019-09-30T11:07:00.001-04:002019-09-30T11:15:01.585-04:00NYLC's Word of the Week: PERSEVERANCE<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Perseverance</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is not giving up. It is persistence and tenacity, the effort required to do something and keep doing it till the end, even if it’s hard.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Examples</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Medicine is a field which requires dedication and </span><span style="font-size: large; font-style: italic; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">perseverance</span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It took a lot of planning and </span><span style="font-size: large; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">perseverance</span><span style="font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to be successful.</span><br />
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In a writing exercise for our Level 8 class at NYLC Uptown, students were asked to write and present poems about New York. </div>
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Here is a beautiful poem written by Inma Granero, from Spain. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12710 Broadway 2nd floor, New York, NY 10025, USA40.799416 -73.96793715.2773815 -115.276531 66.3214505 -32.659343000000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272758791224718089.post-83030589065408984882019-09-05T13:33:00.000-04:002019-09-05T16:27:42.866-04:00Phrasal verbs and expressions to ride the NYC subway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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By: Isabel Solano.<br />
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The NYC subway can be a bit of a mystery so here’s some vocabulary to help you<i><b> get around*</b></i> in the city!<br />
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<b>Useful phrasal verbs:</b><br />
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Get on (the train): enter the train.<br />
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Get off (the train): exit the train.<br />
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Transfer at (a station): change trains.<br />
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<b>When asking for directions:</b><br />
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You can say…<br />
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<i>Excuse me, how can I get to ________?</i><br />
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<i>Excuse me, I’m trying to get to ______________. </i><br />
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<i>Which way is uptown/downtown?</i><br />
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<i>Excuse me, does this train go to/stop at _______? </i><br />
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<b>If you get to your station but the train is <u>too crowded</u> and people won’t move:</b><br />
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You can say…<br />
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<i>Sorry I need to get by.</i><br />
<i>Sorry, could I squeeze by?</i><br />
<i>Can I get by?</i><br />
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<b>Finally, some phrases you will need to understand (some) subway announcements:</b><br />
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- Trains are (not) running: Train is out of service or has a different schedule.<br />
- To be held at a station: The train cannot leave the station until allowed to do so.<br />
- To be delayed: later than expected.<br />
- A stalled train: train is being held at a station/cannot move.<br />
- Running express: The train will no longer stop at each station.<br />
- Train car: Individual subway wagon.<br />
- Stand clear (of the closing doors):<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To m</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ove a short distance away from something so that you are safe. To</span></span> move away, to unblock (the doors).<br />
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*get around: go from place to place.<br />
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<b>Written by:</b> Isabel Solano<br />
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We all love music. So much so that it is considered a universal language. And when learning a new language, music can be a fantastic tool to practice your listening skills and increase your vocabulary!<br />
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Listening to music in English regularly can help your ear get accustomed to the target language: its sounds and structure. I’m sure that with time and practice, you’ll be singing along to all of your favorite songs.<br />
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However, there’s more we can do to actively use lyrics and music to improve our listening skills and augment our English vocabulary that is more than just passively listening to a song.<br />
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Let’s get to it!<br />
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Here are my 7 steps:<br />
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<b>Step 1:</b> Choose one song to work with. It’s important that you choose just one song at a time so that you can study it in depth and give it your undivided attention. Catchy* pop songs work best if you’re just getting started. The lyrics are simpler and easier to follow.<br />
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<b>Step 2:</b> This is probably the most important step. Do NOT look up (search) the lyrics to the song just yet. Focus on listening attentively (with headphones, if available) and jot down all the words you can catch or identify! Replay the song as many times as you’d like and continue to write down as many words and phrases as you can.<br />
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<b>Step 3:</b> Include words or sounds you hear but cannot quite identify yet, even if you don’t know the spelling or what the words mean. This will help with memorization after you read the lyrics.<br />
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<b>Step 4: </b>Now it’s time! Check the internet to find the lyrics and compare them to your notes. Print them if you can and check to see how many words you were able to understand. How many did you get right?<br />
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Pay special attention to the spelling of those sounds or words you noticed but couldn’t understand (from step 3) and correct any other mistakes you find in your notes. Take a moment to congratulate yourself for your work!<br />
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<b>Step 5:</b> Now play with grammar. You can underline all the verb tenses you find. For example: all the verbs in simple past or present perfect. You can find verb forms, look for examples of passive voice, phrasal verbs, idioms or just adjectives. Have fun with it!<br />
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<b>Step 6:</b> Look up all the new vocabulary. Find the meaning to the words you cannot understand from context. Highlight them and list them on the side. Do not skip this step, here's where the vocabulary increase comes in! For extra practice: Try writing sentences or questions using these new words so that you won’t forget them!<br />
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<b>Step 7:</b> Sing your song and work on memorizing the lyrics! I guarantee that you will remember these lyrics for years to come. This might even become your new go-to* karaoke song!<br />
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Awesome job!<br />
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Here’s a list of songs by level to help you get started:<br />
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<b>Beginner level</b><br />
“ABC” by Jackson 5<br />
“Our House” by Madness<br />
“The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars<br />
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<b>Intermediate level</b><br />
“Beautiful Day” by U2<br />
“Manic Mondays” by The Bangles<br />
“It’s my life” by Bon Jovi<br />
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<b>Advanced</b><br />
“Ironic” by Alanis Morrissette<br />
“Love Song” by Sara Bareilles<br />
“Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia<br />
“Somebody that I used to know” by Gotye<br />
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*go-to: preferred, first choice.<br />
*catchy: memorable, unforgettable<br />
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aspiration, intention, goal, aim, objective, object, purpose, intent, plan,
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">1. What per cent of international students do you have,
roughly? (Biggest nationalities?)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">New York Language Center is committed to bringing a diverse
student body to our classrooms, which enhances student life, exposing learners
to a variety of cultures and encourages them to speak English as much as
possible. Our largest nationalities are Brazilian, South American <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and students from Japan .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">New York's wide range of cultural and entertainment options are a
huge draw to foreign learners. There is never a shortage of things to do at any
budget, and students get to be part of a vibrant metropolis that feels both
international and American at the same time. Because the city is used to visitors,
students are able to quickly feel at home as temporary New Yorkers and easily
immerse themselves in the culture and the language. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3. What does your school offer
international students? </b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="FR" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">(tailored programmes, extra support </span></b><span lang="FR" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">etc)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">New York Language Center has 4 locations throughout New York City
and offers English-language instruction from Beginner to Post-Advanced,
including TOEFL Preparation and Business English. Interested learners can also
sign-up for private lessons for more individualized attention. Students can
also participate in free classes and workshops, as well as teacher-led
activities around the city, which allow students to interact with each
other while visiting famous landmarks, watching a baseball game, or touring an
historic neighborhood. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">While most visitors still think of Manhattan when they think of
New York, the city is actually composed of five boroughs. The outer
boroughs--Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx--provide more
affordable options for housing and are easily accessible by public
transportation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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5. Can you give me 3-5 things to do (landmarks or attractions to visit/local
festivals to see for example) in New York. (Please give a small explanation for
your choices)</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">Brooklyn Bridge -- Walking across this iconic landmark is one of
our popular student activities. The views are spectacular, so photo/selfie
opportunities are endless. Students usually enjoy having ice cream or New
York style pizza on the Brooklyn side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">High Line - Visiting this elevated park on the West Side of
Manhattan is not only the perfect activity on a beautiful day, it's also a
lesson in history as you walk down what used to be railroad tracks where trains
brought goods into the city. Now, it's a cool place to hangout just above some
trendy Manhattan neighborhoods. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">Outdoor summer concerts and film screening events around the city
give students plenty of chances to enjoy New York in the open air while
spending time where locals hang out. A schedule of activities is easy to find
in newspapers and magazines, and New York Language Center Student Services
often share these events with students. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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6<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">. Where do you suggest students eat in
New York? (neighbourhoods, borough, specific restaurants, what is tasty, what
is cheap, where can they find authentic American/New York cuisine)?</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">New York has a wide array of food choices from fancy restaurants
run by celebrity chefs to mom-and-pop establishments with unique specialties to
gourmet food trucks that have become all the rage around town. In addition,
with the city's ethnic neighborhoods from Greek in Astoria, Indian in
Jackson Heights, Russian in Brighton Beach, to Chinese in Flushing, the
opportunities to try something new and exciting are endless. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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accommodation or traveling around the city?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">New York Language Center
offers housing services, and students can choose between apartments or
homestays. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">New York City has an
extensive public transportation system that runs 24 hours nonstop and makes
traveling around the city easy and convenient any time of the day. With a
Metrocard, students have access to the city's subway trains and buses. In
addition, there are commuter trains to outlying areas that are perfect for
weekend getaways when visitors want a break from the urban jungle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>It can be difficult to remember which article to use - or if
you should use one at all - when learning English. You may have many articles in your language,
or none at all! Whichever category you fall into, here are some tips to help
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Use <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">a/an</b>
for singular, countable nouns. For example, “I ate <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">an</b> apple.” <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Do not</b> use a/an
for noncount or plural nouns, such as water, wine, flowers, etc. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Remember that a/an means <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">one</b></i>!<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Use <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the</b>
for things that are specific, or if it is obvious what we are talking about. If
you say, “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the </b>girl walked by me,”
the person you are speaking to knows which girl you’re talking about. If you say,
“I forgot <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the</b> homework,” you forgot
that specific homework assignment. If you say “I forgot <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the</b> homework” to your teacher, they probably know the homework you’re
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need <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the</b> when you are talking about
general places. For example, “I went to church on Saturday” <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">not</b> “I went to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the</i> church on Saturday.” The person may or may not know which
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There are a few exceptions to these rules which require some
memorization, but this is a good place to start. When you listen to native
English speakers regularly, you’ll especially notice when they <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">don’t</b> use <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the</b>!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here's my source and another blog to look at as a reference:</div>
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<a href="https://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2015/08/19/a-an-and-the-how-to-use-articles-in-english/">https://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2015/08/19/a-an-and-the-how-to-use-articles-in-english/</a></div>
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