Don't Forget!!!

Summer School is coming to an end!  Don't forget to register for classes for the Fall.  This is very important if you plan to take credit classes.  Credit classes are quickly canceled when there are not enough students enrolled, so if you wait too long you might not be able to take the class you want or need.


Also!  Don't forget to return your ESL book to the office and receive your $10 deposit back.


Have a wonderful two-week break and I look forward to seeing you all on August 30th!

Summer is Almost Over!

Hello Students!!!


Just a reminder, Summer Classes end this Thursday August 12th.  Please make sure you return your books to the office and receive your $10 deposit.  Also!  Fall Semester begins August 30th!  Please make sure you are registered in the classes you want to take.  Classes maybe closed due to low enrollment, so be sure to register as soon as possible!


Have a wonderful two-week break and we'll see you in the Fall!

Tacos Anyone?

Los Angeles Southwest College

Latino Employee Association

Presents its... Summer
T*A*Q*U*I*Z*A
(Taco Sale)
Wednesday,
August 4, 2010
9:30 a.m. until sold out!


Where?  Quad Area (In front of the Little Theater)


On the Menu:
* Tacos de Carne Asada/Grilled Beef Tacos
* Tacos de Pollo/Chicken Tacos
(with beans and your choice of red or green salsa)
* Fresh Lemonade, Soft Drinks or Water


$2.00/Taco * $1.00/Drink


Thank you for your continued support!

CLASSES START TOMORROW!!!

Hi Everyone!  

Hope you had a good break!  Level 3 class starts tomorrow.  We will meet in SSC 209 - that's the old Student Services Building near the Child Care Building.  Class is 8:30-10:35 Monday-Thursday and will end on August 12th.

We will be using the All-Star 3 (green book).  You can borrow this from the office for a $10 deposit!

If you can't come every day that's OK!  Just come whenever you can!

Also!  If you want more practice at home, us the Distance Learning Program!  You can study at home with DVDs and books!  Come to the Bridges to Success office for Distance Learning materials on:

Mondays: 5-7 PM

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:45 AM-11:45 AM 

*$10 deposit for DVDs and $2 for the book.

One more thing!  Become our fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Los-Angeles-CA/Los-Angeles-Southwest-College-Non-credit-ESL-Level-3-Class/10150117875800646?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=6

Follow our website!  http://bethshealevel3esl.blogspot.com/

Lots of job opportunities and information are posted there!

Can't wait to see you all this summer!!  Woo-hoo!!!

Best,

Beth

Become a Process/Manufacturing Technician!!!

The BioTech/Manufacturing Training Academy is providing 

FREE training as a PROCESS/Manufacturing Technician

Initial Requirements:

At Least 18 Years of Age

High School Diploma/GED

LA City Resident

Positive Attitude

Ability to Pass a Background Check

Basic Math & Science Knowledge

Available to Attend 11 Month Training

Benefits Include:

$15-22/Hour Starting Wage

Process Technology Certificate

Paid Internship During Training

Career Ladder Opportunities

Excellent Benefits Package

Local Employers

call 213-805-4222 to register for an orientation!

Orientations begin at 10AM sharp and be prepared to stay until 3PM

Wilshire Metro WorkSource Center 3550 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500 Los Angeles, CA 90010 JUNE 4, *5, 9, 11, 16, 18 **June 5 Orientation reserved for Graduating High School Seniors ONLY at 9AM sharp

Parking available at St. Basil Church for a flat rate of $6

**Please bring the following with you**

Social Security Card * Drivers License * Resume, including 3 References

UI Benefits (if Receiving) * and Copy of DD214 (Veterans Only)

www.communitycareer.org

Conversation Dictation #2

This is the second conversation dictation given on March 25, 2010.


A: You're going to be very disappointed with me.
B: What makes you say that?
A: Well, remember I was supposed to submit our loan application by yesterday?
B: Yes.  What happened?
A: I had to work all day yesterday and I couldn't get out of it.
B: Don't worry about it.
A: I know you were counting on me to do it, but my supervisor insisted that I stay late.
B: These things happen.  I'll plan on taking it over there today.
A: Are you sure they will be able to accept it late?
B: I'm confident they will.

SPRING BREAK!!!

Hello Students and Happy Spring Break!!!  There are no classes next week and we are also closed the Monday after Easter.  Classes will resume on Tuesday April 6th!


Rest, relax, recharge, and enjoy your time off!  Practicing your English wouldn't be a bad idea either!

Cesar Chavez Week Begins Tomorrow!!!

Check out all these cool events at Los Angeles Southwest College for Cesar Chavez Week!!!  March 22-26!!


Click below to enlarge the image!

Free Diesel Mechanic Training With Job Placement!!!

Get on the waiting list for this exciting Mechanic training program that will get you on the fast track to receive a Certificate of Achievement and assistance with Job Placement!


Initial requirements include:
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to pass a background check
• Class A driver license a plus
*not required
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to speak, read, and write English

Once Employed Benefits Include:
•Tools will be provided
•After training, at placement, pay ranges from $14-$22 per hour
•Career Ladder Opportunities
•Benefits may include:
Medical/dental/vision plan
Holiday and sick day pay

Do you fulfill the above requirements?  Are you interested to find out more about this exciting training opportunity?
Call 213-805-4281
• Leave your full name and contact number(s)
• Indicate that you are interested in the Mechanic training program
• You will then receive a phone call before the end of March with more information!

Or register online at: 
http://college.lattc.edu/jobtraining/training-interest-questionnaire/


Training is free and partners include:

Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
City of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board
Equal Opportunity/Employer Program Operator
Auxiliary aids and services available to individuals with disabilities with 72 hours advance notice
Call: (213) 365-9829, TTY (213) 368-0047

See Information in Spanish Below:


Apuntese en la lista de espera para este increíble entrenamiento que le permitirá estar en el estante rápido para recivir un
Certificado de Reconocimiento y empleo.

Requisitos Iniciales Incluyen:
• Actitud Positiva
• Capacidad de pasar una verificación
de antecedentes
• Tener licensia Clase A es una ventaja pero no es necesario
• Tener por lo menos 18 años de edad
• Tener la abilidad de hablar, leer y escribir Ingles

Empleados reciven estos beneficios:
•Herramientas
•Colocacíon con sueldo empezando desde $14-$22 por hora
•Oportunidad de promoción de carrera
•Beneficios pueden incluir:
Planes de medico/dentales/visíon
Pago por enfermedad y vacaciones


¿Cumple con los requisitos anteriores?
¿Estas interesado a obtener mas informacion sobre este entrenamiento?
Llame 213-805-4281
• Deje su nombre y número(s) completo
• Por favor de indicar en su mensaje que esta interesado en el entrenamiento de mecánico de diesel
• A continuación recibira una llamada antes del fin de marzo


O puede registrarse: 
http://college.lattc.edu/jobtraining/training-interest-questionnaire/

Entrenamiento es gratis y incluyen nuestros asociados:

Financiado por ARRA, Ameerican Recovery Act,la ciudad de Los Angeles y WIB
Somos empleados de igualdad de oportunidades. Ayudantes auxiliary y servicios están disponsibles a peticíon para personas con discapicidades. Para ensegurar solicitud usted debe solicitor los servicios 72 horas de antelacíon. Llame: (213) 365-9829, TTY (213) 368-0047

Still Need More Practice?

If you have a computer at home, here are some FREE websites you can use to study with:

www.usalearns.org


http://www.cdlponline.org/


http://www.pageflakes.com/barry.bakin/12217248

Don't have a computer at home?  The computer lab in LL 208 is open for you: 
Mondays- Thursdays  11 AM -1 PM  
Mondays- Thursdays  5:00 PM -6:30 PM

Practice English at Home with Distance Learning!!

LASC Bridges To Success brings you

DISTANCE LEARNING!

Need more practice?  Can’t always go to class?  Study at home!

HOW IT WORKS:  Take home the DVDs, watch them, and do the work in your workbooks that follows the DVDs.  When you’re finished, bring your workbook to the BTS office where it will be corrected for you.  Then check out the next level of DVDs and get the next book!

Just give a deposit of $10 to borrow the DVDs and books are just $2! 

Finished studying?  Return all your DVDs and your $10 deposit will be returned to you. 

Levels 1-3 are available now!  Come to the Bridges To Success Office in the Student Services Building, 2^nd Floor to REGISTER:

SPRING DISTANCE LEARNING HOURS:

Mondays and Tuesdays      5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
 Tuesdays and Thursdays   11:00 AM-12:00 PM

CONVERSATION DICTATION #1

Los Angeles Southwest College Non-credit ESL Level 3 Class


This was the first conversation dictation from class on Tuesday March 9, 2010.


CONVERSATION DICTATION #1

A: I’m having a birthday party for my son this Saturday. Can you come?
B: I’d love to, but I’m not sure I can. I think I’m supposed to baby-sit for my sister’s kids.
A: Can you get out of it?
B: Maybe. Let me check and get back to you.
A: OK. Well, if you can’t come, let’s get together soon.
B: OK. I’ll call you.
A: Sounds good.
B: Take care
A: You too. 

Spring 2010 Syllabus

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE

ESL NC 042 CE

Section # 8713

Spring 2010

Course Title:        Level 3 ESL

Instructor:           Beth Shea

Meeting Time and Days:  Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11:00 AM

**Thursdays we meet in LL 208 from 10:00-11:00 AM

Classroom:          LL 116      

Textbook:  Communicator II, Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss

*You can borrow this book from the BTS Office with a $10 deposit.

Course Description: Focus on conversation skills for the intermediate ESL student utilizing various verb tenses and expanded vocabulary.

Course Objectives:  Students will improve their ability to listen, speak and write in English effectively to improve work performance, relationships, and to help meet professional, personal, and family goals.   

Course Schedule

Week                Unit                          Topic/Language Skill

1                           1                   Introductions/Invitations with “would”

2                           1                   Invitations with “can”                  

3                           1                   Obligations/Leaving a conversation

4                           1                   Review/Conversation Dictation

5                           2                   Work Abilities

6                           2                   Inabilites/Disappointments

7                           2                   Cancellations/Expectations

8             NO CLASS – SPRING BREAK

9                           2                    Review/Conversation Dictation   

10                         3                    Requests/Clarifying Requests

11                         3                    Favors

12                         3                    Favors/Offering Excuses

13                         3                    Phone Conversations       

14                         3                    Review/ Conversation Dictation   

15                         4                    Suggestions                              

16                                               REVIEW

17                                               Review/TEST

                                                      Important Dates

Spring 2010

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 -   First day of class

Friday, February 12 – Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - No class – Presidents’ Holiday                                                                                                

Monday, March 29 – Monday, April 5, 2010 – No class – Spring Break
Last day of Spring semester classes – Monday, June 7, 2010


 

Attendance: If you are going to be absent for more than 2 days, please call the Bridges to Success Center (323) 241-5281 and leave a message and your teacher will be notified.

Grades: This class is credit/non-credit.
Note: If you have any concerns about the course or instructor, please contact the following:

1.     Your instructor – Beth Shea (323)241-5306  or  bethshea@yahoo.com

2.     Program Coordinator – Marian Ruane (323) 242-5552

3.     Dean Ramon Miramontes, LASC Academic Affairs – (323) 242-5512

Classes Have Begun! Welcome Back!!!

 

 Los Angeles Southwest College Non-credit ESL Level 3 Class 

Hello Level 3 students! Class meets in LL 116! Mondays and Wednesdays you meet with Marian Ruane. Tuesdays and Thursdays you meet with me, Beth Shea.   Please come prepared with a notebook, pen and pencil and a dictionary if you have one.

You can BORROW both books for these classes from the office for a $10 deposit per book!  For my class, we use Communicator II (Molinksy and Bliss).  You can buy this book if you prefer, of course.  

On Thursdays we meet in LL 116, then at 10:00 am we move upstairs to the computer lab in LL 208.  If you come after 10:00 am on Thursdays, you can find us there!  

**Also!  If you haven't taken the CASAS test yet, please go to the Bridges to Success office to take it as soon as possible.