Week 6, Term 2 --- Assessment and Video Rooms

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This week we are doing assessments for our unit VU223603 - Read and write simple personal communications and transactional texts.

Download Student Assessment Booklet 1  (WCEC Student only)

VIDEO CLASSROOM TRIAL

I will be discussing the assessment with you during our first VIDEO CLASS meeting on Monday. I will send you a link by email. Just click the link, add your name and follow the instructions ...you will then be in my Video ClassRoom. You do not need any special app or program.

DROP IN ANYTIME TO ASK QUESTIONS, GET HELP OR TO HAVE A CHAT 

You will be able to drop into my room anytime on class days to ask questions or just to have a chat!

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Wyndham Community Education Centre Students ...

Please check in with me on MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY (9am -10am) by SMS OR EMAIL ...

I will only mark you present on the roll if you have checked in,

On Monday morning I will send you a time for a personal 30 min "mini-lesson" by phone or email but only if you have checked in,

 If you do not check in and I cannot contact you on Monday, you will be marked absent.

Important: Check your gmail each morning on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for more news and activities! 

Week 4, Term 2 ---- Student Workbook #4

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NEWS  !!!  CERTIFICATE 2 in EAL CLASS

Please check in with me on MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY (9am -10am) by SMS OR EMAIL  ...I will then mark you present on the roll. 

On Monday, and only when you have checked in, I will send you a time for a personal "mini-lesson" by phone or email. If I cannot contact you for your mini-lesson (and you do not contact me by mobile to arrange another time) I will mark you 'absent' on the roll.

Important: Check your gmail each morning on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for more news and activities!

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PART 1 - WEEKLY WORKBOOK & AUDIO

>> Download Week 4 Workbook <<  (Dale's WCEC students only)

>>Download Week 4 Audio - Apps << (Dale's WCEC students only)

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PART 2 - WORKBOOK REVIEW & CORRECTION VIDEO

PART 3 - WORKBOOK QUIZ 

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Week 4 Homework : Returning Faulty Goods / Getting Things Done

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VU22601 : RETURNING FAULTY GOODS




Exercise 1: a) Watch the video above  b) Download the cloze exercise (fold-listen-check)

Exercise 2 : Complete these 3 sequencing exercises / learn the vocabulary (moresettlement.org)

Vocabulary 1 - Returning Faulty Merchandise (1)

Vocabulary 2 - Returning Faulty Merchandise (2)

Dialogue - Returning Goods for an Exchange or Refund

Exercise 2 : GETTING YOUR HAIR CUT (2) 

Last week we made an appointment to see a hairdresser. Now let's review what we learned about telling the hairdresser or barber what you want done ...

FOR MEN ...



 You can read and study the video script here (Learning English Essentials)

FOR LADIES ...

VOCABULARY: long, short, medium length, bald, blond, brunette, red head, curly, straight, permed, dye, tint, highlights,shaved, trim, layered, tapered, fringe, side-burns around the sides / on the top / up the back / combed / blow dried / shampooed/

READING / LISTENING 1

Listen and/or read the story about Susan.

Exercise A : Download and complete this comprehension exercise

Exercise B : Listen to the story and complete the dictation. (Fold / write / check)

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GRAMMAR : The Causative (Having / Getting something done )

We use this voice to talk about many situations where we pay or ask someone to do something for us. It is like the passive voice. We do not care so much about WHO does something for us ...we just want the job done!

examples...

• I got my hair cut yesterday
• They're getting their house painted next month
• He had his car serviced two days ago

Try some online exercises using the Causative here (Perfect English Grammar)

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VU22603 : READ AND COMPLETE FORMS

A Missing Bin!

"My bin's gone missing!"

So what can you do?

Download this FORM from Wyndham, read carefully and complete

Job Interviews, Centrelink, Shopping Safely Online

Week 1 & 2 Term 4 / VU21458.3/VU21458.4 Read and Write a Form / VU21456.2 Calling a Tradesman / Job Interviews / Grammar : Talking about what we have achieved in the past  / VU21461 : Internet Safety

Job Interviews


(Job Interview : I want to learn (ESL) ESL Learning.com)

Talking about past experience of work
Talking about what we are good at
Talking about the skills we have
Talking about the skills we need to develop
Talking about why we want a job
Talking about ourselves as people
Asking questions about a job we are applying for
Knowing how to make a good impression

We need the words to talk about all of these things confidently.

1) Watch the video above. How well does Mary go?
2) Brainstorm the parts of the interview with your teacher

Homework 1 : Look at this site (Common Interview Questions) - ThoughtCo.com
Complete the cloze exercise I give you in class. Preparation for a role play next week


Talking about Ourselves

We read stories about the achievements of Helen Keller, Charles Blondin and Amy Johnson.

Here is the clip from the movie, "The Miracle Worker" (1962) about Ann Sullivan, a great teacher who taught her pupil, Helen Keller. Helen later became one of the most famous teachers in the world.

Here is the clip we watched. Helen learns to associate touch and language ( warning: very moving!)



Grammar : Relative Clauses

Ann Sullivan was a teacher who taught deaf and blind people.
A school is a place where people learn.
Braille is a written language which blind people read through touch.

Possessive (whose)

The film is about a teacher whose student learns to communicate through sign language and braille.

Homework 2 : Unit 17 Relative Clauses : Murphy (I will give you in class) / Relative Clauses - Defining and Possessive


Reading and Writing : FORMS (Centrelink)

Let's practice reading and writing a range of Centrelink related forms (in preparation for our assessment task in Week 3)

Let's look at the first one or two pages of this Real Estate Details Form

Other Centrelink forms you can download

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VU21461 : Internet Safety

There are 14 Tutorials you can access.

Internet Safety Videos and Tutorials (GCF LearnFree.org)

We will look at 2 areas this week for our last assessment task of the year (Week 8)

Browser Safety ...



Online Shopping Advice ...

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My Wyndham

Weeks Five and Six Homework / VU21456 : Assessment E.1 / VU21458 : Assessment E.1 and E.2 / VU21461 : Assessment E.3 (Write and email) / VU21462 : Locating Services and Leisure Activities in the City of Wyndham

VU21461 / VU21462 : Walking in Wyndham

I am new to the city. You, my students, are teaching me. Thank you! I am quickly learning that Wyndham has many wonderful walks and sites to visit.

We have been using the Walking Maps Website to find walks around Wyndham and the areas where we live.

• How long does the walk take?
• How far is the walk?
• How difficult is the walk?
• What are the main points of interest along the walk?

Download our comprehension worksheet and then find a walk close to where you live (Word doc)

Tell your classmates
about it!

Mini-Excursion ...at lunch time we walked from class and completed part of the Werribee Central River Walk on a sunny Winter's afternoon

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VU21456 E.2 : Simple Transactions : Going to the Hairdresser or Barber

Introduction : When you go to the hairdresser what do you say ...?

Let's talk about hair, haircuts and hair styles.

Do you like your hair? Where do you get your hair cut? Would you like a new hairstyle?
Would you like highlights or a new colour? 

Maybe like me (a man) you just want a "No.2 all over and tapered up the back" :-)

 You can read and study the video script here (Learning English Essentials)

VOCABULARY: long, short, medium length, bald, blond, brunette, red head, curly, straight, permed, dye, tint, highlights,shaved, trim, layered, tapered, fringe, side-burns around the sides / on the top / up the back / combed / blow dried / shampooed/

READING / LISTENING 1: 

Listen and/or read the story about Susan.

Exercise 1 : Download and complete this comprehension exercise

Exercise 2 : Listen to the story and complete the dictation. (Fold / write / check)

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GRAMMAR : The Causative (Having / Getting something done )

We use this voice to talk about many situations where we pay or ask someone to do something for us. It is like the passive voice. We do not care so much about WHO does something for us ...we just want the job done!

examples...

• I got my hair cut yesterday
• They're getting their house painted next month
• He had his car serviced two days ago

Try some online exercises using the Causative here (Perfect English Grammar)

We also looked briefly at when to use the Past Simple and Past Continuous ???

Try this online exercise (Perfect English Grammar)

There are lots of other grammar exercises you can choose from here.

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VU21461/VU21462 : Locating Services in the City of Wyndham

Go the Wyndham City website here

Wyndham City has a great website. You can find out about all of the services the council offers, pay your rates online, find out when your bins are collected and even contact the Mayor and Councillors in the Ward where you live

Download our websearch assignment and discover services in Wyndham (Word doc.)


VU21468 / VU21458.2 : Read and complete a form  : A Missing Bin!

"My bin's gone mising!"

So what can you do?

Download this FORM from Wyndham, read carefully and complete





VU21458.2 : FORMS : An Accident Report Form

We are now reading and learning to complete many types of forms. In class we looked at an "Accident report Form" you would find in a workplace.

Use the form I gave you in class to report on these accidents ...




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VU21468 / VU21458 : Reading / Discussion  : Pets and Neighbours



Do you think someone should keep 130 cats in a house or flat?

What problems would this lady have living with 130 cats in Wyndham?

What does your local council say about pets?

Read the local council regulations for keeping pets here 

Download the Keeping Pets in Wyndham Brochure from the same page. Read it with your teacher.

Remember the article we read in class, Love Your Neighbour? Sometimes it can be difficult!?

We discussed these problems:

They talk loudly.
Their babies cry all night.
They have noisy parties.
Their dogs bark.
They watch TV late at night.
They move furniture.
They play the violin.
They argue with their partner.

Roleplay: Requests - Asking your neighbours to change their behaviour

Use the situations above. Practise kindly asking your neighbours to change their behaviour.

eg. "Could you please turn down the TV? It's late. I have to get up early.
eg. "Would you please stop moving your furniture. My kids can't sleep.



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Watch Brothers and Sisters - Episode 3




...our EAL Soapie Continues! What will happen next?

Myki 2

Registering a Myki

What happens if your Myki is stolen or lost? Why would you "register" your Myki? What happens to your balance if your Myki card is not registered? Is it necessary to register?

Watch this video. What are the advantages? (Can you think of any disadvantages?)



Replacing a Myki Card (Complete a Form)


Replacement Form

Practice your FORM filling skills. Download the Myki Replacement Form.

Fill it in, save, print and bring to class!

Myki vs. Metcard (Comparing Prices)

Many people are unhappy about the changes. Some people say Myki is too difficult? What do you think? Is Myki more or less expensive than the old system, Metcard? Scroll through the document and answer the questions below.

myki_fare

1. How much do you save using Myki for a Daily Zone 1 + 2 Full fare?
2. How much does a 2 hour Zone 1 Concession fare cost?
3. What is the maximum you will pay per day if you use Myki on the weekend?
4. What is the difference in price between a Weekly Zone 1 Full Fare Myki Pass and a Weekly Metcard?

MELBOURNE'S FREE CITY CIRCLE TRAM



Do you know about the free city circle tram? It is a cheap excursion you can do with your family. Watch the video and download the map to see the route.


There is also a free bus you can take from the National Gallery of Victoria, around the city, up to Carlton and back via Docklands.


Download this brochure to find out more 


Grammar : Wish and Hope (Access 2/3)Watch this lesson about using Wish and Hope in English





Go to this page (English Grammar Secrets.com), read and complete the interactive exercises.



 

Up, Up and Away ...

Online Forms, Schedules, Timetables and Itineraries

Make your own air ticket online! Click here to go to Ticket-O-Matic, a very simple online form where you can create a pretend boarding pass ... up, up and away!





Last week we used the Air Asia website to look for cheap flights between Melbourne and other cities in our region. All flights from Melbourne go to Kuala Lumpur (KL). From KL you can look for flights to other parts of Asia.











Let's find some flights ...go to Airasia's flight search by clicking here



Level 1 - Can you find a return flight between Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur in August for two adult passengers? What time do the flights depart? When do they arrive? What are the dates? What are the flight numbers? How much will it cost?

Level 2 - Search for a return flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur for two people. Also search for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to another destination. Make sure the flight connections are okay. What time do the flights depart? When do they arrive? What are the dates? What are the flight numbers? How much will it cost all together?

Level 3 - A. Search for a return flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur for two people. Also search for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to another destination. Make sure the flight connections are okay. What time do the flights depart? When do they arrive? What are the dates? What are the flight numbers? How much will it cost all together?

B. Continue to the next part of the booking process. Fill out the online form for Booking Contact, Guest 1 and Guest 2. Print out the information. NOTE : DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER.


Listening and Speaking - Inquiry about an airline ticket

Many people prefer to book tickets through a travel agent. This week in class we heard a man making inquiries about a return trip to Darwin.

Exercise: Use the tapescript to write a new dialogue. This time you want to inquire about a return flight to Kuala Lumpur.

Here is some good examples from the Level 3 class:






Exercise: With a class mate, friend or family member phone in your dialogue to the Duke Street Student site on ipadio.com (Click to view)

(You already have the phone instructions and FREE 1800 number and codes ... ps. remember to switch on 'speaker phone' to use your mobile or home phone like a microphone)

General - Australian Government Elective


Download information about the 2010 Federal Election in your language. Click here.



Search these pages to find out where you can vote. Remember: if you live in the Sunshine area you are in the Gellibrand electorate.

Use the polling place locator. Click here to do your search.



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Election 2010 : Issues

ISSUES: TV ADS - Labor, Liberal, Green

Labor, Liberal, Green. Same or different?



1)Watch the ads above and below.

2)Download this worksheet:




3)Make notes / or write words you see or hear on what they say about:

the economy
education
health
migration
the environment







Be a PA for an MP. Organize a politican's diary!

Play this fun game from the Kids View Parliament website! Click here!

BEHIND THE NEWS

Here is an interesting video about the PM, Julia Gillard and the ex-PM, Kevin Rudd. To read the script and other material click here.



Level 1 - Let's Practise Telling the Time

Here are some of my favourite online games to help you tell the time ...




Click here to play STOP THE CLOCK (15 minute intervals - easy)

Click here to play STOP THE CLOCK (5 min intervals - medium)

Click here to play STOP THE CLOCK (1 minute intervals - harder)

Click here to play BANG ON TIME (tricky!)

Click here for other games and worksheets about telling the time (Maths Zone)





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Week 6: Access 2 & 3: Online Banking For Beginners

ONLINE BANKING FOR BEGINNERS WEBSITE (HOME PAGE)








Last week we were paying bills at the post office. As you already know, we can also pay our bills on the internet - but many of us are afraid of online banking. Maybe someone will steal our login details and then steal all of our money?

This week we will do some exercises using the ONLINE BANKING FOR BEGINNERS WEBSITE. There are many good activities and you will get a tour of what it is like to do internet banking so you can see for your self.

Exercise One: Complete the four exercises in the FOR AND AGAINST SECTION (click here). Write down your answers from the HAVE YOUR SAY exercise.

Exercise Two: Use the COMMENTS section at the bottom of this posting to write your paragraph. (Look carefully for the little pencil and the word 'comments')

Exercise Three: Go to the HOW TO BANK ONLINE section (click here). Work through each step and finally TRY SIMBANK.

Exercise Four: GO to VOXOPOP and leave your opinion about Online Banking (click here)



ACCESS LEVEL 1: ESL BLUES - Grammar Games

This is a fun site with lots of simple, grammar games. Enjoy. Click here to go to ESL BLUES - Grammar Games