Hello, Friends.
Everyone is going back to school here in Indiana. The changes to our schedules are disruptive but some people welcome the structure of the winter months. We are happy to be getting back together again!
Labor Day signals the end of the summer holidays. Join us the first weeks of September.
International Friends Meetings and Classes Sign Ups Are Open
Click here to sign up for our 2023-2024 classes and meetings.
This year we are offering:
American English and Culture Class: Thursday, 9:30-11:30 on Zoom and in person
Pick topics that best help you grow in your American English and Culture knowledge and skills. We meet monthly to celebrate American life and cultural events.
First meeting in person at Cornerstone Lutheran and on Zoom, September 7.
American Sign Language (ASL): Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 PM on Zoom
Join us at American Sign Language to:
- Communicate with deaf and hard of hearing community.
- Limit frustrations in communicating with young children
- Enhance your efficient adult learning brain with meaningful gestures.
First meeting on Zoom: September 12
Kid's Conversation: Friday, 4:30-5:00 PM on Zoom
School-aged kids all over the world meet and refresh their English skills. Join the conversation!
First meeting on private Zoom: September 22.
International Bible Study: To Be Announced (Sign up and we will work it out!)
Back by popular demand! Read in your home language and discuss in English. The Bible is available in almost ALL languages and offers a starting point for great discussion historically, politically, spiritually, and practically. You do not have to know anything about the Bible or the Christian religion to join the important conversations.
Pronunciation
We had a fun conversation at our Drop-In dealing with the pronunciation of the word "erratic". Basically, be careful with the pronunciation of the "a" or people hear an unintended and startling word.
- "A" can sound short and sharp and nasally: alphabet, fast.
- "A" can sound soft and long, like a sigh: watch, water.
Try saying erratic substituting the "a" sound.
Check your work. Do you hear two completely different words using the different "a" sounds in each of these words and their attached sentences.
- cat Please put the cat out tonight before you go to bed.
- flag You can flag another motorist when you are in trouble.
- cab (No sentence here. We are straightforward...Are you riding or eating?)
Drop-In
In person Drop-Ins are super casual opportunities to meet with each other and chat. Drop in any time and meet with Friends.
The Drop In was shifted to Cornerstone Lutheran Church. We anticipated weather and moved our picnic to CLC. Delicious food and conversation 'round all the tables was enjoyed by all.
Next Drop-In
September 11, 2023
Picnic at Founders Park
11:00-1:00
11675 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel
Bring a picnic dish to share.
Backup rain location:
Cornerstone Lutheran Church
4850 East Main Street, Carmel
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straightforward: uncomplicated, simple
startling: surprising or unexpected; shocking
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