Don't Let Summer Slow You Down

Congratulations!! You survived another year of school!! I hope you enjoy your summer vacation and to help you not slow down with all that you have learned in ESL I have some suggestions:
 

1. Watch movies and T.V. shows in English with the English subtitles.

2. USE THIS BLOG!!!  Play the games, check out the on-line classes, use the sources!

3. Read Ms. A’s Food Blog for new ideas: http://jicuisine.blogspot.com/ 

4. Grab an English language book at your local library or check out these on-line books (trust me, these are cool, not boring!!): http://www.orcabook.com/client/client_pages/tumble.cfm

5. Visit a national park or museum:

·         In West Orange: Thomas Edison National Park (bring your student ID and ask for discounts) http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm

·         In Newark – The Newark Museum (just a quick bus trip or train ride) http://www.newarkmuseum.org/

·         Jersey City – The Liberty Science Center and Liberty State Park: http://lsc.org/    

6. Keep a Journal and write in English!  Write about your summer adventures!

7. Listen to music in English

8. Speak to your friends in English

9. Text to your friends in English

10. Use social media (facebook, twitter) in English

 Have fun this summer!  For those not traveling, don’t just stay home being bored…check out these ideas, be creative, try something new, stay safe, and hope to see you again in September!!  Ms. A.