uk go teacher ecuador - june 2013 newsletter

7/28/2019 UK Go Teacher Ecuador - June 2013 Newsletter

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NEWSLETTERCENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

In this issue: English Slang Go Teacher June

Birthdays! Lexington Summer

Weather Ecuadorian Student

Association Upcoming Events+ Thursday Night Live+ Campus Farmers Market Go Teacher Classes and

TOEFL iBT Online PrepLecturer Whitney Sarver, PhDLecturer Nicole Miller-

Beckmann

Welcome New Scholars! Go Teacher Experiences

oA Wonderful ExperienceSusanna Dutan 7

oThursday Night LiveTania Lopez 8

oGreat ExperienceWillian Garcia 9

oMothers DayCelebrationKaren Aclivar10

oFive Months in LexingtonBersabe Quinga 11

CESLThe purpose of the Center for English as a Second Language(CESL) at the University of Kentucky is to providecomprehensive English language instruction for non-nativeEnglish speakers in a university setting. At the Center forESL, we assist students in achieving language proficiencygoals for academic, professional, and social purposes

through multi-level language instruction. The Center for ESLis dedicated to promoting diversity and to providingreciprocal cultural enrichment opportunities to theUniversity, the community, and the Commonwealth ofKentucky.

English Slang

Ants in your pants

Meaning: To be nervous or anxious or jumpy; tobe unable to sit still.

For example:

We will be there in a few minutes, stopacting like you have ants in your pants!

June Birthdays!ElvaSalto6/12

NellyTipan6/25

MariaInga6/29

Have a reat birthda !


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JUNE 2013 NEWSLETTER

CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

SET SAIL WITH CESLLEXINGTON SUMMER WEATHER

MONTH AVG.HIGH AVG.LOW RECORDHIGH

May 23C | 74F 12C | 54F36C | 96F

(1941)

June 28C | 83F 17C | 63F40C | 104F

(1936)

July 30C | 86F 19C | 66F42C | 108F

(1936)

August 30C | 86F 18C | 65F41C | 105F

(1936)


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IN JUNE:June 1 Summer BBQ

June 16 Fathers Day

June 21 Summer Solstice

Ecuadorian Student Organization

President: Ana Montalvo

Vice-President: Jorge Montalvo

Secretary/Treasurer: Maria Montalvo

Ecuador Scholar President: Jose Flores

Ecuador Scholar Vice-President: Willian Garcia

Ecuador Scholar Representative: Karen Alcivar

Check out the UK CESL calendar in the office or online to find out

about other great events and organizations!


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Summer EventsJoin us in Downtown Lexingtonevery Thursday evening, April 4through October 31, 2013 forCentral Bank Thursday NightLive! Come to the Fifth Third

Pavilion at Cheapside Parkfrom 4:30pm - 8:00pm forbeverages, food from localrestaurants and of course, greatmusic by live bands! There is no

admission charge to come and listen to the bands play - foodand beverages will be available for purchase on a cash basis.

See the line-up online at www.downtownlex.com

Cheapside Park(Downtown)

Saturdays - 7am to 3pm

www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com

READABOUTTANIASTHURSDAYNIGHTLIVEEXPERIENCEONPAGE8!


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The TESL classes are a lot of fun. We are all learning so much

from each other, and the activities encourage us to think

about our students and our teaching. The Culture and

Language class is allowing us to think in new ways by having

us reflect on the biographies of ourselves and our students.

The Methods class introduces an interesting strategy or

activity every day, which helps us to think about and reflect on

best practices for language learning and teaching.

Lecturer Whitney Tudor Sarver, PhD



Quick Prep:

http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare/quick_prep

General Tips:

http://i-courses.org/toefl-ibt-preparation/test-taking-strategies www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/TOEFL_Tips.pdfhttp://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/ets-toefl-tips.htm http://www.englishteachermelanie.com/ten-tips-for-the-toefl-ibt/

Practice Tests:http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_listening.htmhttp://demo.toeflibtcourse.com/ http://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/ets-toefl-practice.htm

Preparation Guides:

http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare

The Second Language Acquisition/Applied Linguistics course

explores the foundation of language and language learning in

an environment that is dynamic, engaging and collaborative.

In order to promote second language acquisition in their own

classroom, students learn from a wide variety of activities and

projects that can be adapted for use across a multitude of

educational settings, including elementary education, high

school, and university. With invigorating, inspiring, and

insightful discussions about theories, practices and research,

this fast-paced class is never a bore!

Lecturer Nicole R. Miller-Beckmann

OnlineResources!


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The University of Kentucky and CESL

Welcomes

Cohort 4GO TEACHER

SCHOLARS


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A Wonderful ExperienceBY SUSANA DUTN

Living in Lexington as a scholarship recipient has been a great experience for me in

many aspects of my life. As a student, I have learned so much. I have improved my English

and developed my skills. As a person, I have learned about the cultural diversity this country

has. It made me understand how culture is important in everyone`s life. As a professional, Ihave had the opportunity to know how education is performed here by visiting two schools.

For me, this is the most wonderful experience I have had.

The first one was Locust Trace AgriScience Farm School. It is an agricultural school

that has a curriculum focused on the preservation of the environment. There, students have

the opportunity to learn theories but also to practice in a real way. Teachers help students

guide them in the process of acquiring new knowledge. They guide all activities students do

during classes. That day, I can see many students who were practicing different activities.

They were practicing with plants, fish, and animals. For example, there was a classroom that

has been modified and switched into a clinic for animals. In that place there was a dog and

students were taking care of him. Also there were other kinds of animals like you can see in

the pictures.

The second one was Meadowthorpe Elementary School. It is a primary school where

the curricula are focused on how to be a good leader based on 7 habits. Teachers, students

and parents work together to reach this goal. Teachers motivate their students to follow these

7 habits. Students try to follow them every day, and parents help their children to be

conscientious about the importance of being perseverant in following these 7 habits. Students

showed us how they learn through the correct application of these habits in their lives. They

talked to us about their experiences and what each habit means. They sang a beautiful song

called Rolling in the Deep. Finally, they showed us how they work in classes. It was really

wonderful.

I have a lot of great experiences in Lexington and visiting different schools represents

the most important for me as a professional because it helps me to be better in my job when I

go back to my country, ECUADOR.


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Thursday Night LiveBY TANIA LOPEZ

It is summer time, and Lexingtonians enjoy sunny days. Every week, on Thursday

evenings, people gather at the Cheapside Pavilion where local bands play great music. The

Lexington community hangs out with their friends and families and has fun with their children

and friendly pets.

Families start to arrive there around five; they bring their own chairs to enjoy the bands

comfortably. When the bands start to perform their amazing concert, people get on the dance

floor and the party starts. I love to see that there is no age for dancing; the elderly and kids are

the best dancers and seem to enjoy it the most.

Around the park stand people hanging out with their friends; casually and colorfully

dressed beautiful girls and young men drinking their glasses of white beer have a lot of fun

talking, laughing and meeting new friends.

They set up various food and beverage stands the sweet kettle corn, tasty hamburgers

and sausages, hot dogs, pizza. The ice cream stand is my favorite blueberry and milk butter, or

bourbon and honey are unique flavors!

If you are looking for entertainment in Lexington, you should go to Thursday Night Live

and enjoy this original event where you will learn more about Lexingtons culture while you hear

the sweet sounds performed by the talented and energetic singers and guitarists. You will love

the variety of songs that will make you stand on the dance floor and dance.


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Great Experience in Lexington, KentuckyBY WILLIAN GARCIA

Before coming to Lexington, I had many good experiences in my life that have helped

me to grow up emotionally and professionally. But after I arrived in Lexington, I could say that

this experience is more than that.

I am able to say this because here I have shared with different cultures and people who

have been really kind and incredible. As part of this big experience, I can tell you about two

great experiences I had in this month.

The first one is the visit to the Newport Aquarium, which is located near Cincinnati,

Ohio, more or less one hour and half from Lexington. It was a wonderful visit because I saw in

that place many marine animals that I have never seen before; for instance, I saw starfish,

some big stingrays, crabs, penguins and many types of fish. Moreover, I saw big crocodiles,

animals that I have never seen, and I was really surprised when I saw big frogs like a football.

So I really enjoyed it a lot!

Another great experience I had during this month was the visit to Meadowthorpe

Elementary School located within a few minutes of campus. It was amazing because I learned

a lot from students. When they showed up, they were really well prepared with a great fluency

of exposition on the topic they talked about. Also, I got surprised with the methodology that

teachers used with their students, for example, its incredible that students at the age of six

can read and take tests on the computer. Then, my question was, how did they get it? I think

it depends on the teaching methodologies they use. So it made me think that we as teachers

have to work really hard with our students when we come back to our country.

In conclusion, being here with a scholarship doesnt mean just concentrating on hours

of studying to learn something, it means to learn something new about the city and other

stuff by doing and sharing fun things with people from other cultures, religions and

traditions. I will never forget this big experience.


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Go Teacher Mothers Day CelebrationBY KAREN ALCIVAR

On May 16th, all the Ecuadorian teachers gathered to celebrate one of the most important

calendar dates for us, Mothers Day. Mothers Day is a traditional celebration in Ecuador. It is

celebrated on the second Sunday of May. For that reason, we could not pass by such an

important and emotional day. So we decided to organize a traditional Ecuadorian coastal

barbecue for all the Go Teachers mothers, our Ecuadorian teachers and for our TESOL teachersand CESL administrators that happily joined us in this big celebration.

It was amazing to see how each one of the Ecuadorian teachers helped and collaborated

in the preparation of the food. Specifically, some of them told us they felt really happy because

everybody was participating. Although we had alerted everyone about the bad weather that day,

we decided to take the risk and launch the party anyway. However, that afternoon the rain

stopped suddenly and we could have the cookout.

Additionally, we asked for the participation of two of our greatest artists in the group to

put a little joy and melancholy into our party and also to show a little about our traditions. Mrs.

Mara Inga read an emotional and wonderful poem dedicated to Mother, in which she mentioned

all the hard labor that a mother does every day without asking for anything more than the

satisfaction of seeing her children happy. That went deeply into the heart of each one of us.

After that we had the extraordinary participation of Paola Crdoba with her skillful ability to play

the guitar and her wonderful voice to sing a serenata, a traditional Ecuadorian custom in which a

person with a guitar plays and sings mother s songs. She sang some beautiful songs to all the

Go Teacher mothers and guests. Then we also took the opportunity to say goodbye to one of the

most helpful collaborators and friend, Ms. Jill Cargile, who was leaving the program. Later the

husband of our dear Lina Crocker also played the guitar and sang some songs including a

popular Kentucky song. Finally everybody was invited to have some of our delicious Ecuadorian

food.

I think this was one of the best days so far. All our Ecuadorians friends were so happy

because we shared a special moment together where cooperation was our best ally. Thanks to

each one of them for their nice help and for showing how our Ecuadorian culture is.


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Five Months Living in Lexington, KentuckyBY BERSABE QUINGA

I am really so happy to be here. I have seen and visited so many different places. When I

arrived in Lexington everything around me was dry and now it is wonderful to see a great nature

with flowers of different colors and green trees. Thanks to God everything is possible. Moreover,

I have visited some places, for example: The Town Branch Distillery, the Raven Run Nature

Sanctuary, the Aquarium in Cincinnati and two different schools. The most important for me was

the visit to the Meadowthorpe Elementary School.

This school had a good project where children practice every day in order to get their

dream and become leaders. Ethnicity doesnt matter. This project involves the family, teachers

and students. The seven habits are: be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things

first, think win, win, seek first to understand then to be understood, listen before you talk,

synergize together is better, and sharpen the saw. Students learn that study is first, then play,

and they have a plan in mind that they have to think what they will be when they grow up. The

dream is drawn on paper. They work as a group team, but they have a leader as I could see when

they did a performance for the visitors. When I visited their classrooms I noticed that they weredoing different activities and everybody was ready to explain.


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