Intermediate Online Classes
Mon-Thur: 11:30AM -12:30PM, 3:00PM-4:00PM
In-person Intermediate Class:     Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 11:00AM       Mon-Thurs 6:00PM-8:00PM
179 Robie St E, St Paul MN, 55107



Practice comparing sentences:

    Write comparing sentences about the three food pictures.
    You can use these words:
    • warm
    • colorful
    • sweet

Try this present perfect​ listening game.

This video has popular songs in English. All the songs have a present perfect question​. Listen and write down the present perfect questions. You can listen again.

    Write a dialogue. David is lost and asked a stranger for directions.

    David: Excuse me, can you give me directions?
    Thank you for writing a dialogue!
    ​If you want feedback, please type your e-mail address here:
Time sheet practice, an interactive worksheet by letaylor
liveworksheets.com

    Submit your tradition writing.

    What is your favorite tradition?
    When is the tradition?
    What happens in the tradition?

    Try to use words like always, usually, often, sometimes, a lot, never.

    Transportation: advantages and disadvantages

    Example:
    Car
    Advantage:     It is fast.
    Disadvantage: Gas is expensive.
    Bus
    Uber
    Walking

    Practice talking about transportation.

    Write your own frequency sentences.

    Choose from this list. You can answer one, some, or all.
    1. I usually exercise twice a week, but sometimes I _________________.
    2. I usually _____________________, but sometimes I _________________.
    3. If I could, I would ___________________ all the time!
    4. I never go outside at night because _____________________________.
    ​5. I never __________________ because _____________________________.

    Write directions around town.

    EXAMPLE
    How do I get from the taco restaurant to the coffee shop?
    Turn right on Wabasha St. Walk toward Isabel St. The coffee shop is on the left.
Some-any, an interactive worksheet by letaylor
liveworksheets.com

    Talking about skills!

    Write long sentences.
    Example: Yes, I can sew clothing. 

Pre-Reading

    Spelling dictation

    Play the video above and spell the words.

The Article

1. Read the story out loud
and time​ how long it takes.
2. Then, read again and time how long it takes.
3. Then, read a third time and time ​how long it takes.

Questions

    4. In the article, it says:
    "In other countries, silk was very rare and valuable. Often it was worth more than gold."

    Fix the sentences

    Add a noun or a verb and write the sentence again.
    For example:
    1. Went to bed early last night.
        My son went to bed early last night.

Grammar Practice: ​present continuous

The present continuous tense uses -ing.
Words with -ing are used in many ways! We will practice two uses for the present continuous.
  1. Unfinished actions: What are you doing right now? Right now, I am writing about grammar. Right now, you are reading about grammar. You are also taking an English class, planning for the future, enjoying the weather, and much more.
  2. Temporary situations: You can say, "I am living in..." or "I am working at..." if you think you will move soon or you will change jobs soon. Temporary situations will change soon and you can use the present continuous to talk about them.
Examples:
  • My parents walk to work.
    • "Walk" is the present simple. It describes what my parents always do, usually do, often do, etc.
  • My parents are walking to work.
    • "Are walking" is the present continuous. It describes what my parents are doing right now. This sentence can answer the question, "Where are your parents?"
SPECIAL NOTE:
The -ing ending is used in many ways. Sometimes it makes a verb similar to a noun:
  • I like swimming.
Sometimes it makes a verb into an adjective:
  • Languages are very interesting.
This week, we are only practicing how to use -ing words in the present continuous verb tense!
Present continuous, an interactive worksheet by letaylor
liveworksheets.com

Practice reading this flyer:

Find a flu shot clinic:

Read this page and take a quiz: www.findlaw.com/state/minnesota-law.html

    Quiz Questions:
Questions about laws and rights?
Contact the ACLU:

    Nina got an email from her son's teacher.
    What should she write back?

Winter Break Practice

Spelling Dictation

    Play the video above and spell the words.

Learn the vocabulary!

Read the story:

Can you find all the vocabulary words?
1. Read the story out loud
and time​ how long it takes.
2. Then, read again and time how long it takes.
3. Then, read a third time and time ​how long it takes.

    Questions:

    ​Read each sentence. Which other sentence gives you more information?

    Writing

    Do you enjoy smoking?
    Is smoking more common in your home country or in America?
    Did you ever try to stop doing something?
    ​What do you think is the most important thing to do for health?