Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Good afternoon CLB 7/8,

This afternoon, you're going to be completing a listening quiz.  I will give you a coloured paper for taking notes and a copy of the rubric for this task.  You may listen to the radio program only once.


Please read ALL of the instructions before you begin.  

Complete Part 1: Vocabulary first.  

Once you've completed Part 1, you will need to return to the blog for the audio recording. Remember to listen only once. 

Then, complete Parts 2, 3, & 4.  Do not submit your quiz until you're a completely finished. You won't be able to return to it to make any changes once you press submit.  

Hand in your coloured notes paper before you leave.  I'll give you feedback on your note-taking skills. Also, please complete the 'Learner's Comments' section of the rubric with your own self-assessment of the task and hand it in with your notes.  


Listening Quiz

Stars Use Fame for Good Causes


Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

Good afternoon CLB 7/8,

This afternoon, you will be completing two tasks. First, I would like you to record yourself reading one of the passages from pp. 1-2 'Chapter 1: Your Pronunciation Profile.'  On your computer, you will find a program called 'Clarity Recorder.' The icon looks like this:


You can record yourself, listen to your recording, and save it as an mp3 file very easily.  If you have any trouble, please ask, and if you're not happy with your recording, you can erase it and try again.  Once you're happy with your recording, please email  it to me, so I can give you feedback on your pronunciation.  

Second, you will be listening to another episode of BBC Academic Listening.  Please complete the handout I've given you and submit your responses at the end of class.  You can use any of the dictionaries listed in the 'Useful Links' section of the blog. 

BBC Academic Listening #4

If you finish early, please complete your part of the vocabulary spreadsheet.

Academic Vocabulary List 1

Enjoy!

Academic Vocabulary List 1 Spreadsheet

Click on this link to go to the spreadsheet for AVL #1.

Academic Vocabulary List 1

10 Things Students Need to Know to REALLY Know a Word (and how a teacher can help them)

Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

Good afternoon CLB 7/8 and welcome to my blog!

We will use the blog regularly, so please check it frequently.  On the right side of the blog, you will find you 'Useful Links' which you might find helpful.  As I get to you know you all a bit better, I'll personalize these links for our class.

Today, we're going to complete two tasks. I would like you to listen to two podcasts about academic listening.  I'll give you the handout, and here are the links you will need.

BBC Academic Listening Part 2

BBC Academic Listening Part 3

Please complete the handout and submit it at the end of the class.  If you have any trouble at all, please ask.  I'm happy to help!

Enjoy!