Economy pushes Spanish people to learn English

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/education/Economy-Pushes-Spanish-to-Learn-English--128409463.html

Everyday English Useful Website

This is a useful lesson for learning useful everyday english for
 introducing each other, ordering breakfast/lunch/dinner, making an appointment, etc.

There is also a business section
and an Academic section.


http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/activities/

Voice of America Learning English :text

This is the link to the textbook we will sometimes use in class and for homework.
It has subjects based on grammar points.We will skip around but just in case you want to do each lesson,
please look at this site.

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/efl/

Work Hours in the US: Reading and Listening Activity

This is an interesting article and activity regarding how many hours men vs. women work in America.
More men work more hours but does this mean that women work less? 
Find out!


http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/Work-Hours-in-the-US-130114803.html#

Comparing American and Chinese Parents: Listening and Reading Activity

There's an interesting book out now called " Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" by Amy Chua.  It is about the difference in parenting between American and Chinese families.

It's an interesting article that makes mothers think about what is truly important in child-rearing.  High Academics vs. High Communicative value. 

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/Comparing-American-and-Chinese-Parents-118780719.html

Michael Jackson Reading and Listening Activity

Another great person of the 21st Century!
The World is a better place thanks to  Michael Jackson and his inspirational music and messages to
change and save the Earth.  "We are the World We are the children"  is forever a song and a phrase that we have all grown up with and can all relate to.  Thank you MJ! R.I.P.

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/Michael-Jackson-1958-2009-He-Amazed-the-World-With-His-Music-and-Dancing-132940268.html

Lady Gaga Reading and Listening Activity

Here's a lesson on our favorite Lady.   Lady Gaga that is!
This should be fun for those who love both her music and her unique style!

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/English-Through-Music-Lady-GaGa-125160954.html

Taylor Swift Reading and Listening Activity

This is a great website for those who are Taylor Swift fans!!

I found the perfect English lesson for you!!
Enjoy!

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/home/English-Through-Music-Taylor-Swifts-Song-Mean---124300094.html#

Steve Jobs Reading and Listening Activity

Steve Jobs will forever be remembered for his innovative products and thinking out of the box.
Here's an activity from VOICE OF AMERICA NEWS website to learn more about this incredible man.
R.I.P.
We will always love Steve Jobs for his contributions to making our life better through his gadgets.


http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/Steve-Jobs-Remembered-133101618.html