Monday, July 13, 2009

Fathers Day


Thank you for contributing to my wonderful Father's Day.

My kids cooked me breakfast.

A friend invited me to dinner.

Of course, I shared the cards you created with everyone!

Thanks again. (Even the slightly delinquent ones)

I wish you a summer of fun and learning, but I can only wish for you. You have to go out and have fun and practice English.

Love

Monday, June 15, 2009

1. commitment
2. opportunity
3. embarrassed
4. occasionally
5. receive
6. patience
7. achievement
8. prejudice
9. familiar
10. controversial
11. prescription
12. accumulate
13. judgment
14. conscious
15. foreign
16. similar
17. contemporary
18. beneficial
19. guarantee
20. particular
21. possession
22. misfortune
23. height
24. publicity
25. attachment

Monday, June 08, 2009

Spelling words for June 12

1) Horrendous
2) Hereditary
3) Heresy
4) Gorgeous
5) Gourmet
6) Fortunate
7 ) Incognito
8) Invade
9) Mutiny
10 ) Naughty
11) Nationalism
12) Fascism
13) Socialism
14) Anarchism
15) Numb
16) Placebo
17) Porcupine
18) Raw
19) Rave
20) Robust
21) Secede
22) Solitude
23) Subjective
24) Objective
25) suave

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Day at the Museum

Classmates,

Hi!

I can't go with you on Wednesday. I'll be getting treatments at the hospital.

Yesterday I took the BART and the N-Judah streetcar to the museum and the trip went well.

One piece of advice:
As soon as you arrive at the Museum, ask where to get a pass for the Morrison Planetarium. The planetarium show is free but requires a pass. Get it first thing!

Have a great trip and post some photos and stories.

Richard

ps Look for my pal, the white alligator.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Spelling Words for June 5th

1) Jewel
2) sparkle
3) device
4) sorrow
5) skittish
6) bushel
7) mortal
8) devil
9) vanish
10) prefer
11) novel
12) abstain
13) lunar
14) rustic
15) eventually
16) angle
17) complex
18) riot
19) constant
20) collect
21) powder
22) orchard
23) diary
24) rodeo
25) ruin
Spelling Words for June 5th

1) Jewel
2) sparkle
3) device
4) sorrow
5) skittish
6) bushel
7) mortal
8) devil
9) vanish
10) prefer
11) novel
12) abstain
13) lunar
14) rustic
15) eventually
16) angle
17) complex
18) riot
19) constant
20) collect
21) powder
22) orchard
23) diary
24) rodeo
25) ruin

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Soelling words for May 29th

1) frantic
2) crush
3) grasp
4) cease
5) sacrifice
6) molten
7) pursuit
8) beast
9) dwell
10) volcanic
11) wilderness
12) subdue
13) trek
14) wildlife
15) scowl
16) homemade
17) loiter
18) somersault
19) lair
20) prowl
21) pause
22) peer
23) squirm
24) yearn
25) smear

Sunday, May 24, 2009

hai classmates. ; )


. ahmm.
. zup to all my classmates.
. how you doing guys?
. i miss you all.
. especially to our teacher's ;)
. richard blum. wow special mentioned.
. i am taking my Certified Nursing Assistant class now.
. it is not even hard but i need to spend all of my time to study
. cause if you miss 1 lecture or 1 day , you miss a lot.
. thats why i dont have a time to go to the ESL guys.
. but after i finished this class, i will go to our class guys.
. see yah soon guys.
. take a lot of care.
.by the way if you want to look some of my picture;
just click my account name here and click my picture.
. haha ; )
. keep safe.
.



CROWN.PRINCE
"MARVIN"

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

spelling words

Spelling Words for Thurs. May 21
1. products
2. warnings
3. avoid
4. contact
5. ingest
6. precautions
7. prolonged
8. label
9. absorbed
10. external
11. internal
12. antidote
13. adequate
14. container
15. extremely
16. puncture
17. ignite
18. ventilation
19. contaminate
20. contents
21. irritate
22. disinfect
23. hazardous
24. insecticide
25. directions

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Spelling Words for Friday, May 15
1. first aid
2. safety
3. prevention
4. breathing
5. pressure
6. medics
7. thrusts
8. choking
9. explosion
10. poisoning
11. dangerous
12. protection
13. accident
14. swallow
15. pesticides
16. illnesses
17. child-resistant
18. demonstrate
19. exposed
20. medicines
21. chemicals-
22. original
23. eliminate-
24. immediately
25. injury

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Blog Test

Just checking...

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Spelling List for May 1

California Academy of Sciences
aquarium
museum
planetarium
exhibit
herpetologist
species
renovated
canopy
naturalist
natural history
evolution
diorama
tortoise
penguin
invertebrate
climate change
habitats
pendulum
Earth's rotation
coral reef
aquatic
terrestrial
anemone
amphibian

Monday, April 20, 2009

Academy of Science in Golden Gate Park


I hope you will join us on the field trip to the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.

Click here to see photos of some of the Academy of Science exhibits.

Click here to explore the museum web site.
1.protect
2.environment
3.sustainable
4.recycle
5.reusable
6.organic
7.conserve
8.compost
9.altered
10.dumps
11.emissions
12.landfill
13.potent
14.wastes
15.calamity
16.pollution
17.global warming
18.ininhabitable
19.drought
20.parched
21.reservoir
22.devastating
23.decompose
24.biodegradable

25.conservation

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Kaleidoscope World this is a SONG ; P

So many faces, so many races
Different voices, different choices
Some are mad, while others laugh
Some live alone with no better half
Others grieve while others curse
And others mourn behind a big black hearse
Some are pure and some half-bred
Some are sober and some are wasted
Some are rich because of fate and
Some are poor with no food on their plate
Some stand out while others blend
Some are fat and stout while some are thin
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world

Some are great and some are few
Others lie while some tell the truth
Some say poems and some do sing
Others sing through their guitar strings
Some know it all while some act dumb
Let the bassline strum to the bang of the drum
Some can swim while some will sink
And some will find their minds and think
Others walk while others run
You can't talk peace and have a gun
Some are hurt and start to cry
Don't ask me how don't ask me why
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most

Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

. ahmm sorry i did not finish my story yet. ; P

. ahmm..
. i need more time to finish my story.
. haha ; )
. but i will finish it soon..
. i feel lazy now..
. keep safe 24/7 guys..
. see yah tommorow.



..
  CROWN.PRINCE iRr

Hi, Classmates

My name is Marvin. I will post a story soon.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Spelling List for april 17

kidnappers
snipers
pirates
piracy
capture
confront
wary
rescue
escalation
engage
admiration
freighter
negotiate
leadership
hijack
hostage
selfless
accountable
ransom
safe haven
revenge
coast
Navy SEALS
vessels
situation
diplomatic

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Spelling List for March 27

intersection
injured
parole
privilege
guilty
sergeant
rookie
criminal
earpiece
gossip
in vitro fertilization
responsible
plastic surgery
reliable source
bankruptcy
accumulate
psychiatric
paparazzi
cloned
influential
freelance
modestly
momentum
postpone
miniature

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Spelling List for March 20

strengths
weaknesses
traits
characteristics
motivated
self confidence
eye contact
posture
position
passion
persistent
bilingual
pursue
participate
contribute
reliable
compassionate
enthusiastic
helpful
faithful
loyal
considerate
detail oriented
energetic
inquisitive

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Richard,we hope you can come to school soon

Hi, teacher.

I am Ju Fen. Do you feel better now? I hope you every thing goes well, and you are healthy. These days, we are still learning how to get a job and what to do if you have a job interview. The day before yesterday, we were taking the CASAS test. I felt ok about the test. It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t too difficult. Ok, it is time to start class.

Hope to see you soon!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Spelling List for March 13

resume *
apply
application
punctual
responsible
experience
education
qualifications
certificates
references
salary
commensurate
interview
training
preparation
cover letter
personnel
volunteer
intern
classified
employer
employee
benefits
vacation
schedule

* Note that “resume” and “résumé” are both acceptable spellings.

Monday, March 02, 2009

Spelling List for March 6

graphic artist
repair technician
administrative assistant
dental hygienist
landscaper
bookkeeper
home health-care aide
computer programmer
nanny
machine operator
teacher
food server
custodian
nurse
plumber
judge
cashier
scientist
lawyer
postal worker
police officer
firefighter
accountant
bus driver
bank teller

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Songs Our Class Wants to Sing

That’s Why You Go Away
Michael Learns to Rock

Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx

Hotel California
Eagles

Hello
Lionel Richie

My Heart Will Go On
Celine Dione

Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You
Glen Medieros

Yesterday Once More
Carpenters

Nothing to Lose
Michael Learns to Rock

Dancing Queen

Abba

Monday, February 23, 2009

Spelling List for February 27

illnesses
symptoms
disease
condition
organs
external
internal
cause
effect
habit
stress
cavities
variety
balanced diet
ideal weight
moderation
amount
nutrients
digestion
physical fitness
exercise
aerobics
cardiovascular system
recreational activities
routine

Friday, February 20, 2009

The tomato story

A Jobless man applied for the position of 'office boy' at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.

'You are employed' he said. Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.

The man replied 'But I don't have a computer, neither an email'.

'I'm sorry', said the HR manager. If you don't have an email, that means you do not exist. And who doesn't exist, cannot have the job.'

The man left with no hope at all. He didn't know what to do, with only $ 10 in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy a 10Kg tomato crate.

He then sold the tomatoes in a door to door round. In less than two hours,
he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the operation three times,
and returned home with $60.

The man realized that he can survive by this way, and started to go everyday earlier, and return late. Thus, his money doubled or tripled everyday.

Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles.

5 years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US ...

He started to plan his family's future, and decided to have a life insurance.

He called an insurance broker, and chose a protection plan.

When the conversation was concluded the broker asked him his email.
The man replied,'I don't have an email.'
The broker answered curiously, 'You don't have an email, and yet have succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e mail?!!' The man thought for a while and replied, 'Yes, I'd be an office boy at Microsoft!'



Moral of the story

Moral 1
Internet is not the solution to your life.

Moral 2
If you don't have Internet, and work hard, you can be a millionaire.

Hi, classmates

I'm new here, too.

Look for my scary story!

Hi, Classmates

I just joined the blog.

I will write a story about something scary and post it this weekend.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Spelling List for February 20

liver

kidney

heart

intestines

pancreas

arteries

stomach

joints

skeleton

muscles

asthma

stomachache

heart attack

high blood pressure

diabetes

diarrhea

constipation

arthritis

ulcer

allergy

stroke

depression

vomit

nauseous

emphysema

Monday, February 09, 2009

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (from Macbeth by William Shakespeare)

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.



Click to read a description of the plot of Macbeth.

Sunday, February 08, 2009

Spelling Words for February 13

plot
subplot
relationship
fateful
bulletin
survivor
attempt
actor
portray
character
immortalize
reaction
screenplay
sentimental
portrait
resent
concert
appearance
remember
flashback
collision
conquer
recurring
eventually
hysterically

La Bamba

Read about the plot of the movie La Bamba.

Jokes

Victoria's Joke

Not My Job

There were four friends named:

Everybody

Somebody

Anybody

Nobody

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about it because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody would do it but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.


Tse Zhom's Riddle

I have 12 legs, 12 arms and 8 heads. What am I?


Ying Ying's Riddle

Poison

A man was injected with a deadly poison. It did not kill him. Why?

Elena's Joke

There were two friends.

One said, "I am in big trouble."

The other friend asked, "Why is that?"

"I saw a mouse in my house."

"Oh, well, all you need to do is use a trap to catch the mouse."

"I don't have a trap."

"Well, then buy one."

"I can't afford one."

"I can lend you mine if you want."

"That sounds good."

"All you need to do is just use some cheese in order to make the mouse come to the trap."

"I don't have any cheese."

"OK, then take a piece of bread and put some oil on it and put it in the trap."

"I don't have any oil in my house."

"Well, then put only a small piece of bread in the trap."

"I don't even have a small piece of bread in my house."

"Then what is a mouse doing in your house!!!!"

Mei Mei's Joke

Once there was a selfish man. He always said, "If you want something, get it yourself. Don't ask me for anything. I never give anyone a hand. Don't ask me for a handout."

One day the man fell into a river. He shouted, "Help! Help! Help!"

His neighbor heard him and rushed down to the river bank. The neighbor shouted, "Stretch your hand out. Give me your hand!"

But the selfish man answered, "No, I have never given anyone a hand."

Those were the selfish man's last words as he disappeared under the water.

Hua's Joke

Borrowing Money

Once there was a businessman who went bankrupt. He became a homeless person. One day he walked to the zoo. He stood in front of the gorilla's cage.

The homeless man stood face to face with the gorilla. The man said, "Could you lend me some money."

The gorilla answered, "Man, I am poorer than you. I don't even have pants to wear!"

Sammi's Joke

The Police Lineup

Police in Los Angeles had good luck with a robbery suspect who just couldn't control himself during a lineup.

When the detective asked each man in the lineup to repeat the words,"Give me your money or I will shoot you." One man shouted, "That's not what I said! I said 'I'll blow your head off, fool.'"

Ella's Joke

A young student from Japan came to study in the United States. He practiced driving for several weeks before he took the driving test at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

During the test the youg man stopped at an intersection. There was an arrow pointing to the left. The student asked the DMV officer if he should make a left turn.

The DMV officer answered, "Right."

Do you think the young man passed the test.

If you answered, "Yes", you thought "wrong"

Francisco's Riddle

A Riddle

A sphinx (half lion and half eagle) descended on a small village. The sphinx said," If you can solve this riddle, I will let you live. If you don't solve it, I will kill you and eat you."

"What animal in the morning walks on four feet, in the afternoon on two feet and at night walks on three feet. Answer this or you will be eaten."

Peter's Joke

Why so dumb?

A man asked God. "God, why did you make women so beautiful?"

Then God answered. "So you would love her."

The man said, "Oh, God, then why did you make her so dumb."

God said, "So she would love you."

Eladia's Joke

What do young dogs eat at the movie theater?

Pup corn.

What did the dog say when he saw pieces of a fallen tree?

Bark! Bark! Bark!

What is a dog's favorite dessert?

Pup cakes

Ju Fen's Joke

Translating What Women Say

The wife says: You want.

Real meaning: You want.

The wife says: We need.

Real meaning: I want.

The wife says: It's your decision.

Real meaning: The correct decision should be obvious.

The wife says: Do what you want.

Real meaning: You will pay for this later.

The wife says: We need to talk.

Real meaning: I need to complain.

The wife says: Sure… go ahead

Real meaning: I don't want you to …

The wife says: I'm not upset.

Real meaning: Of course I am upset, you moron.

The wife says: You are so manly.

Real meaning: You need a shave and you sweat a lot.

The wife says: Be romantic, turn out the lights.

Real meaning: I have flabby thighs.

The wife says: This kitchen is so inconvenient.

Real meaning: I want a new house.

The wife says: I want new curtains.

Real meaning: … also new carpeting, furniture and wall paper.

The wife says: I heard a noise.

Real meaning: I noticed you were almost asleep.

The wife says: Do you love me?

Real meaning: I'm going to ask you for something expensive.

The wife says: How much do you love me?

Real meaning: I did something today you're not going to like.

The wife says: Am I fat?

Real meaning: Tell me I am beautiful.

The wife says: You have to learn to communicate.

Real meaning: Just agree with me.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Hi, Teacher

This is Elena I finally did it . I am in your blog.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Spelling Words for Friday, February 5

saturated fat
sodium
calories
carbohydrates
protein
ingredients
cholesterol
vitamins
fiber
nutrition
minerals
label
serving size
medicine
insurance
advise
habitual
interpret
identify
deductible
reputation
premium
prescription
coverage
dependants