Grace的進修雜記:)

Beaverton City Library has several Adult Events and free Classes.
I took few English Language & Life Skills in spring term.
The goal for this course is for adults learning English: dynamic, family friendly, all levels welcome! Improve your English while exploring real world topics!

There were two interesting lessons that I really like.
The first one was called "You are what you eat."
We discussed what a vegan eats. The answer for this question is that a vegan eats wheat, fruit, veggies, pulses and legumes. We also wanted to think about if you could try to eat healthy. Most of the answer would be "Yes, I do."

The second one was named " What does this medication do?"
In this class we learned about Zantac, Albuterol, Azo and Lumigan. After few questions and answers, we knew what do they do.
Zantac is an H two blocker.
You might ask me "what is Zantac?" Well, Zantac is a H two blocker. What does it do? H two blockers reduce the production of stomach acid.
What is Albuterol ?
Albuterol relaxes muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs.
What is Azo?
Azo is a pain reliever.
What does it do?
It affects your bladder.
What is Lumina?
Lumina, eye drops, reduce pressure in the eye.
What do they do?
They are used to treat glaucoma.
每週一次的免費美語課程會先從五到十分鐘的字母指認並藉由拼出各自的名字開始暖身，接著才會導入當日的課程，也許有些人會問我你都在美國待那麼久了也拿到學位了，為啥還要去上課？除了想要自我充實以外，我常覺得和學生溝通時難免會有點語言隔閡，還好普物的東西可以用繪圖方式解釋，讓學生比較容易理解。不過口語表達是要多加練習才會進步，所以當我知道圖書館有免費課程時，就會想要多加學習囉！
隨著春季的課程結束，有點期待不同的夏季主題，但願在不久的將來，可以真的達到溝通無礙的境界！