Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Assignments - Wednesday 06/22/16

Reading:
Read page "What's in a Name" on page 2 of FOG4, and complete the exercises on page 3.

Grammar:
Study the grammar presentation and grammar notes on pages 4 and 5.

Vocabulary:
Know how to use the following words:
- ingredient
- to utter
- humiliation
- to diminish
- hilarious

Listening:

Stress & Syllables

https://youtu.be/2xMGeNQ9lBI

https://youtu.be/08qBN29mIBs

Monday, June 20, 2016

Assignments - Tuesday 06/21/16

1. Syllabus

Read the syllabus posted on the blog.
You will have a quiz on Tuesday, and you must be able to answer the following questions:

 - What is the class website address?
 - What is the professor's name?
 - What should a student do if the homework assignment is too difficult for him/her?
 - What is the name of the grammar book used in this class?
 - What is the name of the reading book used in this class?

2. Vocabulary

Read "My Early Memories" by Colin L. Powell again, and make sure you know the meaning of the following words and expressions:

to scold
keen
to lack drive
kinship
catastrophe
amiable







Colin L. Powell

http://www.biography.com/people/colin-powell-9445708

WELCOME TO SUMMER 2016!

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

THANK YOU!

Many thanks to all who participated in the potluck party.


Ufuk,  thank you for the very delicious baklava.


Line, I hope you're having lots of fun on your road trip.  We missed you.


Mozhgan and Mehrnaz, thank you for studying hard.


Tomasz and Nico, you've had perfect attendance.  Congratulations!


Peyman, thank you for being the "other" professor!

Nakisa, I look forward to using my red marker.


Afarin, I hope you and your cell phone have a happy life together.


Leyla, your salad was beautiful and delicious.


Sahar and Shahram,  I love your sense of humor.


Jacqueline,  you've made good progress.  Keep it up.


Martin, thank you for being an excellent student!


Adriana, Joy, and Arash, thank you for your lovely presents.


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Saturday, December 12, 2015

POTLUCK LIST SO FAR... (UPDATED AGAIN)

  1. Noosha - plates, spoons, forks, knives, napkins, 12 cans of soda (Sprite), and some appetizer
  2. Sahar - beans and sausage
  3. Shahram - appetizer
  4. Nakisa - roulette cake
  5. Ufuk - bakhlava
  6. Arash - some Persian food
  7. Afarin - appetizer
  8. Martin - 12 cans of soda (Coke)
  9. Mozhgan - potato salad
  10. Tomasz - something sweet
  11. Jackie - pizza
  12. Adriana - Persian rice
  13. Leyla - salad




If you haven't written down what you want to bring on the list, and you want me to add you on the blog, please email me: noosharavaghi@gmail.com

Thursday, December 10, 2015

TUESDAY 12/15/15 - FINAL EXAM (PART 2)

THE FINAL EXAM STARTS AT 7:30PM ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH.
DON'T BE LATE.