Click to go to our webpages. We have some great video links that, while they are embedded in the email, they make much more sense in the pages.
Did you have a chance to see the Blue Angels fly over Indianapolis? Here is the YouTube of what it looked and sounded like from the ground.
Don't miss this Twitter link for a view from the cockpit as they flew over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I don't know which is more exciting...The view of flying in close formation or the view from the cockpit of the track!
Thank you for sticking with us this year. I hope that you found our classes and communications valuable. Please feel free to reach out to us as we go forward into the summer. Usually we take a break starting this week. Generally, we cease our English classes following the Carmel Clay School calendar. When school ends, people are ready to travel and enjoy their summer vacations. I will continue to have International Friends meetings on Tuesdays through May. Pop in and say "hi". Join our conversations or listen in. Email for the revised Zoom invitations if you don't get them before Tuesday.
Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Are you a warrior or a worrier?
Listen to the pronunciation of each of these words:
worrier
warrior
Can you hear the difference? It is subtle, but can make a big difference. A worrier is someone who is always afraid that something may happen and a warrior faces a battle straight on.
COVID-19
In the beginning of the shutdown, medical appointments were cancelled but as things loosen up, what do we do? The dentist office is one place people are thinking twice about visiting.
Since April 27th, many dental offices have reopened to provide routine care for patients in accordance with Indiana Executive Order 20-22. This order allowed dentists to utilize their professional judgement to determine the degree to which they could reopen given the office was able to meet the safety needs of patients and the personnel at the office. Many practices have begun seeing patients for routine cleanings and dental procedures, but are following the guidelines and recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control, the American Dental Association, and the Indiana Department of Health. In addition to standard disinfection and personal protection procedures, many offices have altered the way in which they practice to maximize patient safety, including reducing the number of patients being seen, screening staff and patients, and rescheduling patients uniquely susceptible to the coronavirus.~submitted by my dentist
Myth Busters for COVID-19. The CDC has a whole bunch of popular ideas that aren't true about the Corona Virus. Some of these are pretty funny! Don't get tricked. Wash your hands and keep your distance to protect yourself.~Courtesy of the Wednesday Conversation Class
International Bible Study: Tuesdays, Zoom at 9:30
We talked about Mark 10:35-45. James and John ask to sit on the right and left hands of Jesus in his Kingdom. Jesus asked if they could follow in his footsteps. They said they were up for the challenge: Jesus told them that they would be given that responsibility and the reward. He also told them that the honor they asked was not his to give! Jesus came to serve and the greatest honor is to put others first and to serve them!
May 19: We have decided to continue to meet to finish the book of Mark. Join us as we talk about Mark 10:46-52.
International Friends: Tuesdays, Zoom at 10:30
We met and chatted. I do have a great treat for you! Jerry sent his recital YouTube. You have been practicing hard! We are so blessed to have such talent in our midst. And Jerry, we love the tie!
May 19: Let's continue to socially distance and Zoom together a little while longer. Are you familiar with Zoom Rooms? Let's try "speed dating" to have a rotation of quick chats one-on-one to catch up.
Conversation: Wednesdays, Zoom at 4:30
We hashed out COVID-19 changes. When things were shutting down and the best and safest advice was to stay away from crowds, keep a minimum of six feet between yourself and others, wash your hands and clean often touched surfaces. Now we know more about the disease and its risks, we also know our best protection hasn't changed one bit except to wear a facial covering to protect others from us in case we feel well, but have an active case of the virus.
May 20: Join us and be ready to share you screen with some virtual Zoom destinations or tours. Let's plan a vacation!
English Classes: Thursdays
Ending the classes for the year is always difficult for me. I look forward to the large group that gathers at CLC to learn together about life in Indiana and in our homes on top of learning English. This year ended like none other. I am so grateful to be able to see so many of you on Zoom. We made that quick shift and as we learned more about Zooming, I found out that we could all meet together, after all. Thank you for playing along and exploring this new facet of International Friends meetings and classes. We will see what next year brings!
English with Your Children
Did you know that different animals have different names for when the get together in a group? You probably already know about a school of fish, a flock of birds, a pride of lions, herd of cows or horses. National Geographic for Kids has list of more whimsical names for eight animal groups.
Dinnertime is an important time for families. In the United States, these hours were often very hectic with families trying to fit a meal in between practices. The pandemic has given the dinner hour back to families to share a meal together. This great article Keeping Kids Engaged at the Dinner Table, from IU Health has ideas for including the whole crowd in mealtime to make this an even more fun and fulfilling time together.
sticking with us: staying even when times get tough
cease: bring to an end; wrap up
subtle: slight; hard to notice or describe
pop in: stop by unannounced
listen in: not talk, but just listen
routine care: maintenance to stay in good condition
thinking twice: reconsidering
in accordance: following a set of rules
professional judgement: use all the knowledge and skill and experience in someone's specific field or study
practices: offices or workplace of doctors, dentists, lawyers, etc.
altered: changed or adjusted to meet changing needs or situations
practice: treat or see patients
susceptible: likely to be influenced or harmed by something
submitted by: written by
follow in his footsteps: pursue a course of action someone else has already done (eg. if a father is a doctor and the son becomes a doctor)
a whole bunch of: many
courtesy of: thanks to
practicing: working to perfect a skill (for example to practice a musical piece for a recital or performance to demonstrate skill)
talent: art or skill
midst: among
speed dating: an event for people to get to know each other quickly to see if they would like to go on a longer date
hashed out: talked about thoroughly
like none other: unusual; not imagined
playing along: participating fully
facet: aspect
whimsical: fanciful
dinnertime: the largest meal of the day; dinner could be early or late in the day
fulfilling: satisfying
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