5AHK - In Class Friday, October 30

Opening credits, Rocky Horror Picture Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuImq54Gk9c

NPR report, It's astounding, time is fleeting, and Rocky Horror is 40!
http://www.npr.org/2015/10/29/452600821/its-astounding-time-is-fleeting-and-rocky-horror-is-40

NPR audio
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=452600821&m=452909332

The Time Warp from the Rocky Horror Picture Show (with lyrics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkplPbd2f60

2C - In Class, Thursday, October 22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8xwLWb0lLY
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

9C - Human Rights Resources

United Nations Links:
http://www.un.org/en/index.html
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations

Human Rights Links:
http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/
https://www.amnesty.org/en/

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Links:
http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights
http://f.edgesuite.net/data/www.youthforhumanrights.org/files/YHRI_pre-assessment-questionnaire.pdf

Austria in the News
http://www.thelocal.at/20150814/no-respect-for-human-rights-at-traiskirchen-refugee-camp
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33940654

TALKING POINTS

What is the United Nations?

What does "human rights" mean to you?

Do you have human rights?

What human rights do you have?

(Questions from http://f.edgesuite.net/data/www.youthforhumanrights.org/files/YHRI_pre-assessment-questionnaire.pdf)

4BHK - For class, Tuesday, September 29

Happy National Coffee Day!

Available from National Day Calendar

Media Advisory: http://nationaldaycalendar.com/2015/09/28/media-advisory-dunn-brothers-coffee-bismarck-nd-named-official-2015-national-coffee-day-destination/

EZ Squirt commercial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYkfcvOIOZc

Homework for Tuesday:
The Apprentice, Episode 3, Season 10:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T24cjNvrTg

Happy National Hamburger Day! May 28

National Hamburger Day (you can find the lyrics to the song under the video on You Tube)

Check out this menu from My Sister's Place in Grand Marais, Minnesota, home of Clifford's Goober Burger!

Then watch this video from Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods, as he ties into a goober burger!

1HAS - For class, Friday, March 13

100 years of fashion in 100 seconds

1960s Fashion

Not forgetting the guys!

Write a text comparing fashion today to fashions of the 60s.  "Compare" means use the phrases we've learned over the past few weeks:  as __ as, not as __ as, -er than, more __ than, -est of all, most __ of all.

Here are things you can can compare:
- colours
- hairstyles
- hemlines (Rocklänge)
- men's fashions
- accessories (glasses, jewelry, hats)
- hippie vs. hipster fashion

Here are some adjectives you can use (or use your own!)
- colourful
- funky
- groovy
- mod (short for modern)
- old-fashioned
- psychedelic

Begin your text:  Today I went to the Fashion Museum and saw a video about 1960s fashions.  I think fashion in the 60s was really...

(like the 60s?  Here's some English slang from that decade http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/slang/1960s-slang.html

4AHK - In Class, Friday, February 6

Check out these complaint letters:

http://www.hellou.co.uk/2014/10/viral-complaint-letter-airline-man-sits-next-obese-guy-23538/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/4344890/Virgin-the-worlds-best-passenger-complaint-letter.html

https://www.facebook.com/james.lockley.98/posts/10153025848725476

7C - In Class, Monday, February 2

You have choices this Monday morning (Happy Groundhog Day, btw!)

1) Finish your vocabulary homework http://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.co.at/2015/02/7c-homework-for-monday-february-2.html

OR

2) Start working on our goal for next Thursday (February 12).  You will write a report about "Transit Traffic in the Ennstal" (or similar, approved topic).  See the hints on page 47 of your textbook FMT 4/5 or p. 201 in Laser B2.  The report will be due Thursday, February 12 (or before!)

In your report, you should

• discuss the plans for the Ennstal
• the pros and cons of each plan
• analyse the solutions

OR

watch Super Bowl commercials here:

http://www.syracuse.com/superbowl/index.ssf/2015/02/super_bowl_ads_2015_commercials_live_updates.html

You will watch them, then report on Thursday about which ad was best (one minute presentation).  Remember to include (in your own words of course!):

• a description of the commercial
• what product/service is being advertised
• what you like about it
• whether you think it is an effective advertisement

PATRIOTS WIN!

OR

Work on the article on pp. 45-46 of FMT 45-46.  Here is some vocabulary you can test yourself over.  If you don't know what these words mean in German, write them into your vocabulary book!

READING - TBMs

p. 45-46

VERBS                                  

1          to excavate

            to bore

2          to rotate

            to slice

            to propel

3          to provide

            to apply

            to install

4          to estimate

            to adhere

6          to line

7          to enable

            to withdraw

            to erect

            to spray

NOUNS

1          cross section            

2          plate  

            cutter

            conveyor      

            spoil   

            rear

            spine

3          support

            erector

4          use     

5          gripper

6          installation

            safety measures

            anchor

            beam

            shell

7          need

ADJECTIVES

1          circular

6          conventional

7          comprehensive

           

PARTICIPLES/GERUNDS
1          boring

3          anchored

            lining

            reinforced

            ring-shaped

4          drilling

            blasting

6          time-consuming

            drilled

            precast

4 AHK - In Class, Friday, January 23

9 Awesome Customer Service Stories:  http://www.oddee.com/item_99200.aspx
Ask me about a special assignment!

10 Unforgettable Customer Service Stories: http://www.helpscout.net/10-customer-service-stories/

Sainsbury's Tiger Bread
Lego
Morton's Steakhouse
Trader Joe's
Taco Bell
Spa Machine
Halo
Ritz-Carlton
United Airlines
Opryland

Read the story, see if you can find out more about it,  then summarize it for your classmateson Tuesday.  Explain why it is an example of great customer service.

4C - In Class, Thursday, January 15

REWRITE THE QUESTIONS SO THAT THEY ARE CORRECT

1. Why is Ferris sister angry?

2. Why does the headmaster don’t trust Ferris?

3. Where does these three have the Ferrari from?

4. How did Mr. Rooney recocnise, that Ferris wern’t home?

5. What was the problem when Mr. Rooney wants to enter the house?

6. What happened in Ferris house after his sister comes home?

7. Which music was played, when the rubbers drove the car?

8. What’s the name of Ferris sister?

9. What dog does Ferris had?

10. What song sings Ferris on the parade?

11. Why does Mr. Rooney getting flowers while ihe is standing in front of Ferrises house?

12. On what museum they are go to?

13. What technology use Ferris on the door?

14. What car drives Ferris’ sister?

1 HAS - In Class, Friday, January 9

Reply to this e-mail from your English speaking friend.


FROM:  J. Smith
TO:  (your name here)
DATE:  January 9, 2015
SUBJECT:  Happy New Year from Chicago!

Hi (your name here)!

     Happy New Year!  How are you?  I just had the most wonderful winter break!  First I had to finish my holiday shopping.  That was really stressful because of all the people at the mall.  But after I bought the last present, I could relax with a nice cup of hot chocolate by the fire.  On Christmas Day (December 25) my family visited my Grandma and we ate a big turkey with all the fixins.
    After Christmas my family and I went to Florida where it was warm and sunny - not cold and snowy like in Chicago.  I spent a lot of time on the beach!  We also spent New Year's Eve at Disney World and saw the fireworks over the Disney castle, just like in the movies (see photo)!
   On January 2 we flew back to Chicago because school started up again on Monday, January 5.  My friends are all jealous of the tan I got in Florida!
   Now it's your turn. Please write and tell me:  How did you spend your winter holidays?

Wishing you all the best for 2015,
 - Jess

Reply to Jess' email.  Write at least 120 words about your winter break. Make sure you:
* use a greeting
* use a paragraph for each new idea
* wish your friend a Happy New Year
* use a good closing

1C - For Monday, December 22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyWSTvwZPGY

http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/slideshow/2014/12/01/slideshow-pnc-calculates-12-days-of-christmas-cost.html

http://efllecturer.blogspot.co.at/2011/10/merry-christmas-mr-bean.html

http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we2iWTJqo98

Festivus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChmhQz5wsOI

3C - Blog Entry about Fad Diets

You are a student writing for TechnoEnglish, blog for HTL students to practice writing and reading English.  Write a blog entry informing your readers about fad diets.  In your entry you should

* define what the term "fad diet" means to you
* describe a fad diet that you think is particularly unhealthy
*Suggest ways in which people can live a healthy lifestyle without turning to fad diets

120 to 140 words

3C - In class, Thursday, November 27

Take a look at these fad diets.  Work in the assigned pairs.  Follow the links.  You will present your fad diet in class!

Dzenis, Andre - Atkins diet
Manuel, Eldin - Raw Food Diet
Christian, Jakob - Paleo diet
Armin, Markus G. - Sugar Busters!
Hans, Patrick G. - The Zone Diet
Julian, Markus K. - Mediterranean Diet
Patrick K., Kivanc - South Beach Diet

Answer the following questions:

What is the philosophy behind the diet?
What foods are allowed on the diet?
What foods are not allowed on the diet?
What are the advantages of the diet?
What are the disadvantages of the diet?
Are lifestyle changes part of the diet, e.g. exercise?

10 Most Famous Fad Diets of All Time (with links to descriptions and sample menus in English)
http://www.everydayhealth.com/food/the-10-most-famous-fad-diets-of-all-time%20.aspx

Seven Day Color Diet
http://www.livestrong.com/article/440155-the-7-day-color-diet/