Live Class 8

Live Class 8 : Live Class 8 English Roots Program www.rootsprogram.com

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Slide 3 : Some of the older people Most of my friends A few of those groups Too many of his books None of it Every one of us All of you Enough og them

Put in of or nothing (-) : Put in of or nothing (-) Dear Phil, Well, some__our luggage has arrived, so things could be worse. I‘ve got the books and papers, but I‘ve got enough___underwear for the week. I‘m going to buy a few___those woollen shirts that you like, and one___the big coats that we looked at. They‘ve got no__shoes in my size, unfortunately, and none___the jackets suit me. Anyway, I‘m not alone. Every one___us has lost something-in fact, three___people have got no___luggage at all. Well, as they say, into each___life a little___rain must fall. See you on the 17th. Andy

Slide 5 : Dear Phil, Well, some of our luggage has arrived, so things could be worse. I‘ve got the books and papers, but I‘ve got enough underwear for the week. I‘m going to buy a few of those woollen shirts that you like, and one of the big coats that we looked at. They‘ve got no shoes in my size, unfortunately, and none of the jackets suit me. Anyway, I‘m not alone. Every one of us has lost something-in fact, three people have got no luggage at all. Well, as they say, into each life a little rain must fall. See you on the 17th. Andy

Online University Degrees Through Distance Education (E-Learning) : Online University Degrees Through Distance Education (E-Learning) Think about these questions before you start listening and find the answers in the recording: What are some reasons why people sometimes can't study English outside of their home country? What are the benefits of studying a language online? What are your favorite Websites for learning English? Why do you like them?

Slide 7 : Online University Degrees Through Distance Education (E-Learning) Looking to improve your language skills, but you don't have the time to go overseas to attend school? More and more universities around the world are offering opportunities for students to obtain degrees online (distance education) from the comfort of their own homes, and many of these institutions are accredited, meaning that they have met certain standards of excellence. If you decide to take language courses online (or any subject for that matter), be sure to evaluate the benefits of studying online versus going abroad. The advantages of studying online are that the costs are usually lower, you can study at your own pace, and you have access to the materials 24-hours-a-day from almost any computer in the world. However, you won't get the human interaction of meeting people to face to face like you would if you were physically attending a school overseas. On the other hand, the advantages of going overseas may include day-to-day opportunities to learn a new culture, meet new friends with whom you can use and practice the language, and chances to see different parts of the world. However, there may be a number of disadvantages for some including expense, time away from one's school, family, or work life, and the challenge of adapting to a new culture and way of life. Whatever you do, consider a distance education program that meets your educational needs, is within your budget, and equally important, provides you with opportunities to grow beyond the classroom through cultural and educational activities.

American Slang : American Slang What is "slang," who uses it in your own culture (e.g., male, female, young, middle-aged, old, etc.), and what examples can you think of in your language? What idioms or idiomatic expressions can you think of that are part of everyday language? Dude! Sweet!!! Like, get outta here!

IDIOMS! : IDIOMS! "twiddle one's thumbs" = do nothing while waiting for something to happen "Let's stop twiddling our thumbs and start making decisions about the future of this company." "leave no stone unturned" = do everything possible to solve a problem "Things might look bad, but leave no stone unturned in trying to find the answer to our company's economic problems."

American Slang : American Slang 1. Where did the man go to watch the flick?A. at a friend's houseB. downtownC. at a local bar 2. How did the man like the movie?A. He thought it was outstanding.B. He thought it was ridiculous.C. He thought it was weird 3. Why did Dave say his roommate was a real airhead?A. His roommate thought the Titanic was a Japanese boat.B. His roommate believed that the Japanese sank a ship called the Titanic.C. His roommate said that the Japanese won the war using a boat called the Titanic. 4. What did Dave and his roommate do after the movie?A. They went out for a few drinks.B. They decided to watch TV.C. They talked about their hobbies and their parents. 5. Why did Dave decide to hit the sack?A. He had a basketball game the next morning.B. He wasn't feeling well because he drank too much.C. He needed plenty of rest for his test the following day.

Baking CookiesDad's Cooking Show : Baking CookiesDad's Cooking Show What are three types of cookies you like to eat? Are there any kinds of baked goods you don't care for? Do you bake your own cookies, or do you buy them? Who does the most baking in your family: mother, father, grandparent, you, or another person?

Slide 12 : Chef Randall: Well, hello everyone, and welcome to our show today. And joining me today is my daughter, Ashley, who has had to endure my cooking experiments over the years. Are we ready, Ashley? [Ready to eat.] No, let’s wait for a few minutes. We’ll get to that. But as you know, my faithful listeners, I starting cooking and baking almost 30 years ago when my grandmother taught me in her humble kitchen. In fact, she taught almost everything I know, and I've never attended cooking classes [You should have . . .] Wait, wait, wait . . . know my daughter’s going to mention to you faithful listeners that recently as I was helping the kids prepare for our kitchen for chicken meal, I forgot to take the chicken out of the oven, burned the bird to a crisp, and we ended up ordering pizza for dinner. Kids: We had to use the fire extinguisher. Chef Randall: But that’s another story. So, anyway, today I'd like to share with you our favorite . . . at least my favorite . . . chocolate chip cookie recipe. Now, before you switch the TV channel, I know what you are thinking. "Another fattening cookie recipe." But wait. What makes this recipe great is that it offers a wonderful low-fat, low-calorie, low-cholesterol dessert for the entire family.

Slide 13 : Kids: We still like the fat though. Chef Randall: Well, I know we do. But let’s see. We have all the ingredients, so we can start by mixing all of the ingredients, the sugars, the flour, the egg whites, the low-fat butter, vanilla, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Then, we add the mini chocolate chips Now, my kids would like me to add the big ones but we start with the mini-chocolate chips. And don't forget to preheat the oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). And finally, when the cookies are done, take them out of the oven, remove them from the cookie sheet, and let them cool before their fingers get into them. Did I forget anything? Kids: Yeah, if you have college-age kids, be sure to make a few extra batches they can take back to school for their roommates. And don't forget the kids still at home. Chef Randall: Oh, well yeah. We can’t do that. We can’t forget them. And unfortunately, by the time your kids get the cookies, you, the cook, will be left with a single cookie - your instant diet plan for you - and a dirty kitchen. So, that’s all for today. On next week's show, we will be showing you how to feed hungry teenagers on a budget without having to sell the family car. Until then.

Baking Cookies : Baking Cookies 1. Where did the chef learn to cook?A. at a cooking schoolB. at a family member's homeC. in a friend's kitchen 2. What is special about the chef's cookies?A. He makes them by following a healthy recipe. B. He prepares them by using inexpensive ingredients.C. He sells them at many local stores. 3. Which ingredient does the chef NOT use to make his cookies?A. baking powderB. flourC. sugar 4. At what temperature should you bake the cookies?A. at 305 degreesB. at 315 degreesC. at 350 degrees 5. What is the topic of the next cooking program?A. fun cookies for teenagersB. inexpensive mealsC. tips for cleaning your kitchen

End! : End! Have a great last week!