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Happy Holidays, Friends!
The weeks are flying by. If you live in Indiana, you would have experienced blistering cold weather followed by a beautiful weekend of 50 degree weather. This weather is supposed to hold into Wednesday and then the temperatures will drop back down into the 20s. Why do we talk so much about the weather? Because it is never boring!
International Friends Schedule for December
Our schedule is changing as people weigh in on their commitments and commitment.
The third week in December: Join us for our last meeting of the year: Zoom meetings will Zoom. In person will meet in person. Is business as usual? Let's see....
No classes or meetings December 21, 2024 through January 3, 2025 [to January 6, 2025]
Christmas Time is Here
Christmas a Christian religious holiday. Churches offer various services. Feel free to join and enjoy the services and events at churches. You are welcome!
American English Tricks and Techniques
Understanding pronunciation stress patterns can make you better understood. Here are some common patterns:
- Stress the first syllable in compound nouns.
- Stress the first syllable in two syllable nouns.
- Stress the second syllable in tow syllable verbs.
- Stress the preposition in phrasal verbs.
International Friends Meeting Notes
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International Bible Study: Monday, 8-9:00 PM, Zoom
We met and listened to the first three pieces in the Messiah. Some of us had enjoyed this music for decades, while it was new to others. The complication of the words tangled in the music is both mysterious and enlightening. Luke 3:1-14
December 9: Celebrate the coming Messiah! We are listening to Handel's Messiah. This week continues in the prophecies in the Old Testament
- No. 5-Recitative for Bass "Thus Saith the Lord" Haggai ii:6, 7-Malachi iii:1
- No. 6-Air For Bass "But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming" Malachi iii:2
- No. 7-Chorus "And He Shall Purify" Malachi iii:8
- No. 8-Reciciative for Alto "Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive" Isaiah vii:14-Matthew 1:22 and
No. 9-Air for Alto and Chorus "O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion" Isaih xi: 9
American English and Culture: Thursday, 9-11:00 AM, Zoom
We spent most of our time catching up from Thanksgiving and talking about cultural niceties in the United States.
December 12: Send your "I am from..." poem template (filled out). Email it to us. Do not feel tied to the prompts if they don't fit your story. If you aren't finished, expect to work on this in class!
American English and Culture: Thursday, 7-8:00 PM, CLC, Carmel, room 102
Great work and discussion was had with the "I am from..." poems. You can find them published on our handouts page as well as the whiteboard work.
December 4: Visit and share your "I am from..." poem with others during our meeting time. We will also sing Christmas songs (in English). We will look at how music helps us tune and refine our English skills.
American English for Kids: Thursday, 4:30-5:00 PM, private Zoom
December 6: Let's talk about snow and winter and memories. What are your winter memories? Are your memories about weather, family, school?
Words and Phrases
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Hello, Friends
You never know what is going to happen. Even the best laid plans can become derailed. Some people see this as drama. Others see it as opportunity. What about you?
October 31 Scheduling for International Friends
Halloween is in two weeks. Get out and see the decorations. October 31 American English and Culture
American English
Language is more than speaking words. Body language is 60-65% of communication. This is why ordering over the phone, into a speaker, etc. can be confusing for both parties. Additionally, people can "feel" words or a conversation as a part if understanding.
American Culture
And speaking of language, American culture personal space was a topic of discussion. Americans tend to like about an arm's length between themselves when talking. Depending on your culture, you might want to talk closer. Someone that is invading an American's personal space may be seen as pushy or as being aggressive.
Get Out There! What are you finding?
Hamilton County Fun
International Friends Meeting Notes
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International Bible Study: Monday, 8-9:00 PM, Zoom
November 11: Psalm 36 and Genesis 25-27.
American English and Culture: Thursday, 9-11:00 AM, Zoom
October 24: Bring word pages and "where are you from
American English and Culture: Thursday, 7-8:00 PM, CLC, Carmel, room 102
October 24: Bring your word pictures. Examples are on our Handouts page.
American English for Kids: Thursday, 4:30-5:00 PM, private Zoom
We had a new friend join us. It is fun to get to know someone new. Just because we are kids doesn't mean that we don't have a history or
December 13: Fill in the "I am from..." Have your mom (or dad or other family member) do it too.
December 20: We all love Monopoly! Get your board out and let's play together!
Words and Phrases
business as usual: nothing new or different happens
commitment: dedication to something
commitments: responsibilities to others
fill in/fill out: complete answers
into: expressing movement or direction until something or someone is surrounded (only partway)
hold: remain the same
let's see/wait and see: something will happen, but we don't know what
through [a date] or to [a date]: including this date; to this date means things start back up on the named date (to January 6, in this case)
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