Week 2

Hello!  The sun is out right now after a lot of gray yesterday.    It's a good day to look for rainbows!

But when you're not, don't waste time!  Review the vocabulary from this week here .  Remember if you can't get into some of the games, you can login as deniselleck@sbcglobal.net and use the password 750eddy.

A Special Code for Vocabulary Activities

If you do the vocabulary activities that I do on SpellingCity, you may need a special code to play all the games and take the vocabulary tests:

Login:  deniselleck@sbcglobal.net
Password:  750eddy

Let me know if you have any problems at dselleck@ccsf.edu.

A Fun Free Thing To Do in San Francisco

Last weekend I went to see a free art show at the garbage dump in San Francisco near the Cow Palace.  They have these art shows 3 times a year.  The next one won't be until May.

Until then, you can go look at this garden which looks really cool (cool = good).

http://www.sfrecycling.com/index.php/sculpture-garden

Week One Vocabulary Review

Congratulations!  You survived the fist week back to school! :)

Click here to practice some of the vocabulary we studied during the first week.

Have fun!

A good video and listening practice

Here's a fun video to watch:

Here are the lyrics:

"Somebody That I Used To Know"

Now and then I think of when we were together
Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
Told myself that you were right for me
But felt so lonely in your company
But that was love and it's an ache I still remember

You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
Like resignation to the end, always the end
So when we found that we could not make sense
Well you said that we would still be friends
But I'll admit that I was glad that it was over

But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
No you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know

Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know

Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
But I don't wanna live that way
Reading into every word you say
You said that you could let it go
And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know

But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
No you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know

[x2]
Somebody
(I used to know)
Somebody
(Now you're just somebody that I used to know)

(I used to know)
(That I used to know)
(I used to know)
Somebody

For Extra Practice

Click here for a lot of different things on the computer to help you learn English, math, science, job skills, or how to become a U.S. citizen.  All of this is great English practice! 

Click here to read about healthy eating, exercise, and recipes.  This site has a lot of good information and is a wonderful way to practice your English.

Go On -- You can do it!!!

Listening and Vocabulary Practice

Here's a good website/podcast to improve your listening and build your vocabulary. 

https://www.eslpod.com/website/

Ask me if you have any questions.

Some important information from our school.

City College of San Francisco Health and Safety Information for Students – SPRING 2016 

Questions to consider as you begin the semester - 

Not sure where to go or who to ask? A variety of campus support resources are ready to help!  http://www.ccsf.edu/NEW/en/student-services.html 

Ever had stress?  Get a jump on Managing Stress by seeking tips at Health Services and by making an appointment with a Personal Counselor. Call 415.239.3110 and check out the web @ www.ccsf.edu/stuhealth 

Do you struggle with Sleep Difficulties? Anxiety? Depression? Finances? Work? Come to Student Health Services and speak confidentially with a mental health counselor.  

Concerned or worried about a fellow student? Tell someone. Confidential consultation is available in Student Health Services (415.239.3110) and in Student Affairs and Wellness (415.239.3211). Step UP! Learn how to help. Create a free account and take valuable online training available at: http://www.kognito.com/ccc (Ask instructors if they offer extra credit!) and check out http://stepupprogram.org/ 

Would you like to receive important alerts? Be on the lookout for a new mass notification system as well as a new safety app. 911 Shield -coming very soon! This will serve to inform all college stakeholders of emergencies.  

Know what to do about accidents on Campus? If you experience or see a medical emergency while on campus, dial 9-1-1. Tell any college employee if you see something hazardous or of concern to you. We are committed to keeping our campus safe.   

Know about our Smoke Free Campus and want help to quit? Smoking is prohibited on campus with the exception of designated areas.  We thank you for honoring the college policy and supporting a healthy campus! http://www.ccsf.edu/en/about-city-college/administration/police_services/spn.html 

FREE Confidential Smoking Cessation Support is available in Student Health Services. 

Have a health condition that might impact your academic performance or progress? If you have, or think you might have, a health-related condition that may affect your ability to attend class or concentrate on your coursework, please come to Health Services, HC100, to confidentially discuss a prevention plan. 

Want more health tips? Check out http://readsh101.com/ccsf.html  

 QUESTIONS?  Contact Student Health Services @ 415.239.3110 

Happy New Year and Happy New Semester!

Welcome to Level 5/6!

 

Hi!  I'm your teacher this semester:  Denise Selleck

Come join me for a fun semester.  School starts Tuesday, January 18.  Want to get started?  Here's the book we're going to use:

       Touchstone 3, Second Edition

Top of Form

Author: McCarthy
ISBN: 978-1-107-66583-5
Copyright Year: 2014
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS

($32.00 new at CCSF Bookstore)

                                                  

You can contact me at dselleck@ccsf.edu.