Life Skills and Work Skills

Hello my name is Jack and I have life skills and work skills. For life skills, I can drive a car, speak two languages, use a computer, and go shopping. I have a problem, though. I cannot cook very well.

For work skills, I can teach English, write lesson plans, use the internet, and write reports. I cannot fix a car, sell things, or fix a computer. I don't think a salesperson is a good job because I cannot fix a car.

What are your life skills and work skills?

Work

Hi! My name is Jack and I live in Chicago. Now I work as an English teacher. Before I was a pizza delivery driver and a student.

I think a teacher is a good job because I can prepare lessons, use a computer, and teach English. I can speak Spanish and a little Japanese. I think a cook is a bad job because I can't cook food, and I can't work in a restaurant.

What is your job now? What was your job in your country? What is a good job for you? What is a bad job for you?

Food

Hi! My name is Jack, and I live in Chicago right now. Chicago has a lot of great food. In the morning, I eat a bowl of cereal and yogurt, and I drink orange juice. In the afternoon, I eat a sandwich and a banana for lunch. Usually I eat pasta, chicken, or beef with vegetables for dinner. My favorite food is chicken, and my favorite dessert is ice cream. I really don't like tuna.

What do you usually eat? What is your favorite food? What is your favorite dessert? What foods do you NOT like?

My Busy Day

I have a very busy day. I get up at 7:15, and I eat breakfast at 7:30. Then I take a shower, get dressed, and I go to work. I teach from Monday to Friday, from 9 to 1. I usually eat lunch around 1:30. I prepare lessons until 5, and then I leave work. I arrive home at 5:30, watch TV until 6:00. I eat dinner and exercise until 10, and then I read a book until 11. Finally, I go to sleep.

What do you do in the morning? What do you do in the afternoon? What do you do in the evening?

Staying Healthy

My name is Jack, and I am from Chicago. I stay healthy by exercising three times a week. I like to play soccer with my friends. I do not smoke, but I drink alcohol sometimes. I eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables, and I do not drink pop. I like to study new languages.

What do you do to stay healthy?

Life in my Country

Answer the questions about life in your country:

What is your name?
Where are you from?
What is the weather in your city? When is it hot? When is it cold?
What food do people eat in your country?
What do people wear in your country?
What jobs are in your country?
What is your favorite place in your country?

My apartment.

My name is Jack and I live in Chicago. I live in a small apartment. There are four rooms in my apartment. There is a living room, two bedrooms, and a kitchen. There are two couches, a TV, and an armchair in my living room. There is a stove, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator in the kitchen. In my bedroom, I have three bookcases, a night table, and a bed. I like my apartment, but there is no air conditioning.

Describe your apartment. How many rooms do you have? What furniture do you have?

My City

My name is Jack and I live in the city of Chicago. My city is large and busy. The people are hardworking. Some people are friendly, but some are unfriendly. There are many parks and museums, and sometimes I can go to watch baseball at Wrigley Field. The summers in Chicago are hot and humid, and the winters are dry and cold. Chicago is a very interesting city, but sometimes it is too busy.

Where are you from? Tell me about your favorite city.

What I like

Hi, my name is Jack. I am from Chicago. I eat cereal and bananas for breakfast. I like orange juice and apple juice. I sometimes eat a turkey sandwich and a salad for lunch. I never eat tuna because I don't like tuna. I like to eat steak and chicken for dinner. For dessert, I eat cookies or ice cream.

Good Job/Bad Job

My name is Jack and I am from Chicago. I am an English teacher. I work at a school. In Minnesota, I was a pizza delivery driver.

A good job for me is a teacher because I can speak, read, and write English. A bad job for me is an electrician because I cannot fix broken air conditioners and broken lights.

Do you have a job? Did you have a job in your country? What is a good job for you? What is a bad job for you?

My Busy Schedule

My name is Katie. I have a very busy schedule everyday. Every morning I get up at 6:45am. I take a shower at 7:00. At 7:20 I get dressed. At 7:30 I eat breakfast and make my lunch. I brush my teeth at 7:55. At 8:00 I leave my apartment. I take the bus everyday. I arrive at work at 8:35. Then I prepare for class. At 9:00 the students arrive and I begin class. I teach English class everyday from 9:00 to 1:00. After class I am very hungry. I eat lunch at 1:30. In the afternoon I prepare my lesson for tomorrow's class. Sometimes I help in the afterschool program from 3:00 to 5:00. At 5:15 I leave work. I usually get home at 6:00. I cook dinner at 6:30. I eat my dinner at 7:00. Sometimes I exercise from 7:30 to 8:30. I like to run along the beach. I usually watch TV or read from 8:30 to 10:00pm. At 10:00 I get ready for bed. I brush my teeth and wash my face. I usually drink tea. At 10:45 I go to bed.

What is your schedule?

What's the weather in your country?

My name is Katie. I am from Wisconsin. Wisconsin has 4 seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. The winter in Wisconsin is long, may 4 or 5 months. It is cold and snowy. It is windy and cloudy. I wear warm clothes in the winter. I wear a big black coat, gloves, a hat, and a scarf.

The spring is short and cool in Wisconsin. Sometimes it rains. There are many flowers. In summer it is very hot and humid. It's usually sunny. Sometimes there are thunderstorms in the night. In summer I wear shorts or skirts. I like the summer because I don't wear a coat.

The fall in Wisconsin is cool and cloudy. It is windy. It is very beautiful. The trees turn red, orange, gold, and brown. Fall is my favorite season in Wisconsin. I like to walk and read outside. I wear sweaters, jeans, a jacket, and a scarf.


What is the weather like in your country?
How many seasons do you have?
What do you wear?

Shopping

My name is Robbin. I like to shop at Sears. I can buy clothes, shoes, furniture, and electronics. A sweater is $30 and shoes are $35. I do not buy new clothes very often. A mirror is $15 and a small television is $150. A computer is $300 and a printer is $85.

I like to shop at Jewel-Osco for food. I shop for food every Saturday. Most fruit is expensive in Chicago. Oranges are $1 each and blueberries are $4.50 a package. But bananas are cheap. They are $.70 a pound.


Now answer these questions:
1. Where does Robbin like to shop for food?
2. When does she shop for food?
3. What can she buy at Sears?
4. How much are blueberries?
5. Mow much is a mirror?
6. Are bananas expensive?
7. How much are shoes?
8. How much is a printer?
9. Does Robbin buy clothes very often?

My Family

My name is Jack and I am from Chicago. I have a small family. I have one brother and one sister. My brother's name is Andy. He is 20 years old. My sister's name is Grace. She is 19 years old. My father's name is Ken. My mother's name is Dee. They are 51 years old. I also have two dogs. Their names are Louie and Pip.

Tell me about your family. How many brothers and sisters do you have? What are their names? How old are they? Do you have any pets?

Hello!

Good Morning!

My name is Jack. I am from the United States. I am a teacher.

What is your name? Where are you from?

Nice to meet you.

Schools in my country

My name is Jack, and I am from Chicago. There are many schools in my country. Everybody goes to school from 1st grade to 12th grade. Some high schools are very large and some high schools are very small. My high school is free. It has 2,000 students. There are many universities in the United States, too. Universities cost money, and sometimes they are very expensive. I like the schools in the United States, but sometimes there are big problems.


What are schools in your country like? Please write a story.

Write a Letter to your Landlord

Dear Landlord,

I have a problem. The heater in my apartment is broken. I am very cold. Can you please come and fix my heater soon? Please call me.

Thank you,
Jack Eisenberg


Write a letter to your landlord about a problem in your apartment. Use your imagination.

My Favorite Room

My favorite room in my apartment is my living room. It is a big room. There is a nice sofa. Over the sofa are many photos of my family and friends. Next to the sofa is a large bookcase. In front of the sofa is a coffee table. Under the coffee table is a rug. There are two armchairs in my living room. One is green and it is next to my sofa. The brown one is on the other side of the room, next to the telephone. There are 3 large windows in my living room. There is a bookcase in front of one window. There is a small table next to the bookcase. There is a small TV on the bookcase. On the floor there is a beautiful rug. There is a lamp in each corner of the room. The walls of my living room are painted orange. I like my living room. It is very comfortable and cheerful. I like to read and watch movies in that room.

What is your favorite room in your house? Describe it. Why is it your favorite?

Job Ads

Look at job ads on www.Craigslist.org.

Pick 2 jobs and answer the questions about the jobs.

1. What is the job?
2. Where is the job? (school, office, etc.)
3. Is it a full time or part itme position?
4. What are some of the responsibilities (duties) for this position?
5. What are some of the requirements for this position?
6. How do you apply for this position?
7. What is the salary?
8. Where is the job located?

Answer these questions on your worksheet. Then, think about the next question:

Which job do you like best? Why?

Post you answer as a comment on this blog.

Jack's busy day

I have a very busy day. I wake up every morning at 7:00. I take a shower at 7:15. I eat breakfast at 7:30. I leave for school at 8:00. I teach class from 9:00 to 1:00 Monday through Thursday. I teach class from 3:00 to 5:00 Monday and Wednesday. I got home every day at 5:00. I eat dinner with my friend at 6:30. I read a book from 7:00 to 8:00. I watch TV from 8:00 to 9:00. I relax from 10:00 to 11:00. I go to sleep at 11:00.

Weather

My name is Katie. I am from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is about 2 hours north of Chicago. It has 4 seasons, winter, spring, summer, and fall. The winter is long, 4 pr 5 months. The weather in winter is cold and snowy. Sometimes it is sunny, sometimes it is cloudy. I wear boots and a sweater in winter. I wear a big black coat, gloves, and a scarf every day. I eat lots of soup and drink tea in winter. I also eat a lot of sweets.

The weather in spring is cool and rainy. I wear a jacket and gloves. I usually carry an umbrella. Sometimes I wear boots. I like to eat soup in spring.

The weather in summer is hot and sunny. Sometimes there are thunderstorms. I like to go to the beach. I wear shorts or a skirt. I wear a t-shirt or a tank top. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables in the summer. I like to eat watermelon and corn. I drink a lot of water or lemonade. I like to cook food outside in the summer and have barbeques.

My favorite season is fall. The weather in fall is cool. The leaves on the trees are beautiful colors. I wear sweaters and jeans. Sometimes I wear my jacket and a scarf. I eat a lot of apples in the fall. I eat a lot of tomatoes.



What is it like in your country?
How many seasons are there?
What is the weather?
What do you wear?
Do you eat any special foods in the different seasons?

Think about these questions and then click on Write a Comment. Write the answers to the questions.

Staying Healthy

My name is Katie. I want to keep my body strong and healthy. I stay healthy by exercising. I like to run. I run 3 times a week for 30 minutes. When it is cold in the winter, I walk instead. I also eat healthy food to stay healthy. I like to eat spaghetti, rice, and beans, and vegetables. I like fruit, especially apples. Sometimes I eat junk food, like chocolate or ice cream. I only eat a little bit.

I like to drink tea and juice. I don't drink soda. I drink only one cup of coffee a day, and I don't smoke. I do not drink much alcohol. I only drink alcohol maybe 2 times a month.

I sleep at least 8 hours a night. I try to relax everyday. If I feel sick I go to the doctor. I am careful with my body. I brush my teeth two times every day to keep my teeth healthy. I think I am very healthy.

What do you like to eat and drink?

My name is Jack. I am from Chicago. I like to eat bananas and oatmeal for breakfast. I like to drink orange juice and coffee. I like to eat a ham sandwich and a salad for lunch. I like to drink water. I like to eat steak and broccoli for dinner. I drink apple juice. I eat ice cream for dessert.

What do you like to eat and drink for breakfast? What do you like to eat and drink for lunch? What do you like to eat and drink for dinner and dessert?

January 29 Class Schedule

Today, we are going to practice present continuous (-ing verbs).

1. We are going to do some mouse practice. We are going to play a Map game.
2. We are going to do some typing practice. We are going to use the program Mavis Beacon.
3. We are going to do some writing practice with famous paintings.
4. Lastly, We are going to do some grammar practice on present continuous (-ing verbs) and possessive adjectives (his, her,...).


We are going to use the link on the side to help us with today's activities. I hope you will enjoy today's class.