I found out that people reply to this mailing. This Update comes from our "publisher," so if you reply to send me an email it goes no where. You can tell who gets an email by clicking on the name in the "To:" field. When you click on International Friends you see "noreply@blogger.com". In other words, you can not reply. To see our entire site (blog) be sure to visit:
indyinternationalfriends.blogspot.com
All of our updates are published there as well as information about our meetings and classes and resources for learning English and for living in Indiana. You can also post additions and comments on those pages, so if you find something really cool, let the rest of us know. You can email me at:
indyintlfriends@gmail.com
Did you know you can learn any language in six months? Here are some tips:
- Prepare your mind: you can do it. If you think you can learn it, you can.
- Learn the characters of your target language.
- Use spaced repetition software to make your flashcards (FlashCards++ and Brainscape Smart Cards are two for your iPad or iPhone) write your vocabulary in native sentences. Don't worry about a word to word translation. Just translate the feeling/meaning in your home language.
- Complete immersion. In order to learn a language quickly, you have to spend every day in it. Use that language on the internet, listen to it on the radio or TV. You are lucky, English is very available to you! Turn on the closed captioning on your TV when you watch English then you can read along (in English) to hear and see the words. You can read English books and listen at the same time.
- Choose material to study that match your interests.
- Never stop learning. Keep working on your vocabulary and practicing your skills in public.
I hope that you get out this weekend and see that the groundhog wasn't totally right...
Carolyn
We got to attend a master class in International Bible Study when we read John 6:25-59. Jesus was teaching the leaders and His disciples in the temple. He teaches them that He is the bread of life. This is very significant for the church leaders, since they had no income except from the offerings from the people...see Deuteronomy 18:1-8. What Jesus is teaching could put them out of a job!
We celebrated Setsubun on Tuesday with the International Friends. Thank you to all of the hosts for this fun and delicious holiday. What better way to bring in spring but with a giant ehomaki!
I really enjoyed sitting in on the Level 2 class to hear about two movies: 12 Years a Slave and The Help. I haven't had a chance to see either of these movies all the way through.
Tuesday, February 10
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30, room 100: Let's read John 6:60-70. Things are beginning to get tough for the followers of Jesus. They will be much more difficult for Jesus.
International Friends, 10:30-12:00, room 100: Let's enjoy fondue!
Fondue has a reputation for being a romantic meal. Why? Let's enjoy the two most popular types of fondue: cheese and the chocolate fountain! Bring your favorite food to dip, I'll bring the fondue.
Wednesday, February 11 , Conversation Class, 4:30-6:00: Let's play cards.
Wendy will show us how to play some social card games. Since I am card impaired, I will learn again!
found out: discover
reply: answer
publisher: a company that prints and distributes written material
closed captioning: written words at the bottom of the television screen that let you read along with what is being said
match your interests: something you like to do
haven't had a chance to: not had time or the opportunity to do something.
all the way through: finish
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