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New Students FT Semester 2

rosa ochoa — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:23:44 GMT

Hi there, There are some new students in our class this semester. Listen to their introductions. Do you have a similar group in your class? Where do you come from? Have you ever migrated to a new country? How did you feel? Tell us about it. Let's talk!

Djimi: Part 2

rosa ochoa — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:02:56 GMT

In this second part of the interview, ESOL students ask Djimi questions about her studies. Djimi is inspiring and a role model for them. You can look at this study chart to follow her ESOL pathways: http://stgeorge.sydneyinstitute.wikispaces.net/space/showimage/STUDY+PATHWAYS+FORDJIMI.doc Enjoy her interview. What do you think? Let's talk!

Djimi: Part 1

rosa ochoa — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:54:29 GMT

Listen to Djimi, an ex-student of ESOL and mother of three, talking about her educational pathways.

Episode 54

rosa ochoa — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:54:25 GMT

Hi again from the FT semester 1 ESOL class. Today we were talking about what we would do if we won lots of money in the lottery. Thanks to Splendid Speaking for providing us with a great worksheet that inspired us and helped us with our English. Listen to our thoughts. Not everyone thinks that it's such a good thing to suddently come into big amounts of money. What do you think? Let's talk!

This is us!

rosa ochoa — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:13:15 GMT

Hi there! We are a group of students doing a full time course (FT 3-4) at St George TAFE, Sydney. Listen to our introduction and keep listening, as we will publish our podcasts here in the very near future. You can leave a written or recorded comment for us. Let's talk!

Zee: Glorious Food

rosa ochoa — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:17:24 GMT

Zee interviews his classmates about cooking, going out to eat and food in general. Listen to their reaction at some of their clasmates' answers. Two of them are lucky people... If you feel hungry with all this food talk, you can check the multicultural recipes written by previous students here What about you? Tell us about it. Let's talk!

Marielle: Inspiring

rosa ochoa — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:34:16 GMT

Last Tuesday we had a pleasant surprise. Marielle, one of our AMEP students from last year came by to say hello. Our students couldn't believe how good her English was and in such a short period of time. Listen to our informal chat to her about what she is doing at the moment, her future plans and how she got her English at the level it is now. Thanks Marielle for taking the time and inspiring our class! What about you? Do you have a similar experience? Tell us about it.Let's talk!

Marta: The Rainbow

rosa ochoa — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:50:14 GMT

Marta interviews the manager of Arco Iris (rainbow), a Spanish speaking playgroup. Listen to her interview. Do you know of any playgroups or community groups from your cultural background? Do you think it is a good idea to teach children about their parents' cultural background? We will discuss this in our forum. But if any of you wants to talk about it, leave a written/recorded message here. Let's talk!

This is us!

rosa ochoa — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:09:16 GMT

Hello everyone, This is our semester 2, 2007 Full Time ESOL class at St George college of TAFE, Sydney Institute. Listen to us introducing ourlseves and keep in touch, as we will be publishing individual radio programs. Do you want to introduce yoursefl? You can leave a written comment or you can record a comment (see side bar). We would love to hear form you. Music by my brothers' group Hato de Foces Let's talk!

Marta: Mercedes the ceramist

rosa ochoa — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:27:55 GMT

Marta interviews Mercedes, a friend she met through her friend Susana. Mercedes works in a glass workshop & shop, because she is originally a glass artist. Now she is developing as a ceramist as well. You can read Marta's blog entry about this interview here Listen to their interview and tell us what you think. Let's talk!

Sharon: Dreams

rosa ochoa — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:38:37 GMT

Sharon, a journalist from China, presents a program about dreams: night dreams an day dreams. Listen to her introduction and interview with her classmates Yvonne, Jane, Katie, Winnie, Annie and Lei. They talk about beautiful dreams, nightmares and aspirations. What about you? Tell us about your dreams. Let's talk!

Dan: The Environment

rosa ochoa — Fri, 11 May 2007 09:01:44 GMT

Dan talks to Yvonne, Annie and Winnie about the environment , what the government of Australia is doing about it and what they are doing as individuals.

2007 Students

rosa ochoa — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 07:03:57 GMT

Hi again and welcome back to my students' podcasts! Listen to the new students in my FT 3/4 class. Today they are just introducing themselves. Very soon you will be able to listen to their radio programs. Tell us about yourselves. You can record a message. Let's talk!

Yuki's radio program: Internet shoping

rosa ochoa — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:35:32 GMT

Yuki interviews his classmates about internet shopping. They do not all agree. Listen to their arguments. What do you think? Let us know. Let's talk!

Andrew: Thailand

rosa ochoa — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:20:32 GMT

AMEP-A students interview one of our teachers, Andrew, who has spent nearly three years living in Thailand. The questions haven't all been recorded this time. Listen to Andrew and tell us what you think about the very interesting topics he talks about (overseas adoption, Australian prisoners in overseas jails, etc) Tell us what you think. Let's talk

Anastasiya: Kelly & Health Expo

rosa ochoa — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:10:27 GMT

Anastasiya interviews Kelly, who also works for the Student Association at t george college. Kelly tells us a bit more about how the Health Expo started. Listen to her talking about how St george college and a couple more colleges were the "guinea pigs" this year.

Anastasiya interviews Kylie, Student Association Organiser of the Health Expo

rosa ochoa — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:46:55 GMT

Anastasiya interviews Kylie Johnson, Student Association Officer, about the Health Expo she organised at St George college of TAFE , Sydney. Our AMEP classes where involved at many levels, one of them was the recording of this podcasts. Kylie tells us the Health Expo is an inniciative of TAFE Active, which is trying to encouage young people to be active to stay healty and fight against obesity.

Marielle's radio program: First day in Australia

rosa ochoa — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 02:34:17 GMT

Marielle wants to know how her classmates felt on their first day in Australia. Dana, Rejani, Dan are very honest about their feelings and how they have changed since then. Anna tells us an anecdote about herself and Sophia and Silvana recount an anecdote about Sophie's very different first day in Sydney. Listen to it, it's unbelievable! * Do you have similar anecdotes? Tell us about them. Let's talk! * "Unbelievable", "hard to believe" are expressions that show amazement at a story, event, fact, reality. By using them we are not doubting the story. We are merely expressing how fantastic, extraordinary, out of this world, we think the story is.

Chi: Hobbies

rosa ochoa — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 23:43:07 GMT

Chi interviews some of his classmates about their hobbies. He ends up being interviewed himself! What are your hobbies? Tell us about them. Let's talk!

Chi: Hobbies

rosa ochoa — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 23:41:34 GMT

Chi interviews some of his classmates about their hobbies. He ends up being interviewed himself! What are your hobbies? Tell us about them. Let's talk!

Anastasiya's radio program: Leisure in Oz and your country

rosa ochoa — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:32:09 GMT

Anastasiya talks to her classmates about their free time in Sydney and before they came to Australia. Do they do the same things? Do they go to similar places? What about you? What do you do in your free time? Tell us abut it . Let's talk

Silvana's radio program: Friendship

rosa ochoa — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:29:26 GMT

Silvana interviews her classmates about a universal topic, friendship. Listen to her interview andtell us what you think. Let's talk!

Silvana's radio program: Friendship

rosa ochoa — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:26:48 GMT

Silvana interviews her classmates about a universal topic, friendship. Listen to her interview andtell us what you think. Let's talk!

Anna's Radio Program: Australian customs

rosa ochoa — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:00:25 GMT

Anna interviews her classmates about things they have found strange about Australian culture & customs. She doesn't want to use the expression "cultural shock". Do you have any anecdotes about Australian customs that have shocked or amused you? If you live in any other country different to your country of origin, have you ever experienced cultural shock? Tell us about it. Let's talk!

Sophie: Australia and your country of origin

rosa ochoa — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:50:15 GMT

Sophie interviews her classmates about their feelings about their new country, Australia. Sophie started her interview in the computer room, when she was learning how to use Audacity. Listen to her introduction and interview with Marielle, who has just been in Australia for three months, here: http://ssielearning.tafensw.edu.au/Audio/ssp20061124_SophieMarielle.mp3

Layla & Yuki

rosa ochoa — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:04:05 GMT

Layla interviews Yuki, a new student, on her very first day using Audacity.

Silvana: Chiropractor

rosa ochoa — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 02:22:42 GMT

Our college Student Association organised a Health Expo on Tuesday 24th October 2006. They invited the AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program)classes to be involved in the organisation and manning of the food stalls for the day. To prepare for it, we all did a lot of work researching health topics. Marion invited a Health Nurse to talk to the classes re food handling and hygiene on October 17th at 10.30 am. We all enjoyed Teresa's presentation and very graphic demonstration. It highlighted the importance of washing our hands thoroughly before food preparation. Silvana and her crew interview Chris, a chiropractor who tells them about the importance of good posture. Listen to them and note down some of the advice Chris gives us. Layla has prepared a worksheet taht will help you with the listening: Chirpractor Worksheet: http://www.archive.org/download/LaylaChiropractorWorksheet/chiropractor.doc

Layla, Dan & Silvana: Health Expo: General Practitioners

rosa ochoa — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:48:48 GMT

Layla, Dan and Silvana interviews the general practioners officer for the St George area. She talks about the education program for family doctors, who have a point system to esure they get up-to-date training in the newest medical practices. She also explained what a normal day in a doctor's life involves. Listen to the interview and write down a doctor's diary entry for a typical day. You can listen to my interview with Chem, one ot the AMEP teachers and Kylie, the Students Association officer, in Sydney's People Podcast: http://ssielearning.tafensw.edu.au/Audio/ssp_22060311_Cham.mp3

Health Expo: Women's Health

rosa ochoa — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:07:16 GMT

Another health worker interviewed by Silvana and her crew was the women's health officer. She emphasised the importance of self-examination. Listen to the interview and search the internet for the closest health clinic and breast cancer clinic or mobile truck to where you live. Marielle prepared some questions that will help you with the listening: 1, What type of service does she provide? 2. What is important for women? 3. What is the best way to avoid or prevent breast cancer? 4. What is the thing that we can do to make ourselves more aware? 5. How many times should we check ourselves (self examination)? 6. How many times should we go to the doctor?

Silvana's Health Expo radio segment: Cancer Council

rosa ochoa — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:44:59 GMT

Silvana's crew (Sarina, Mariella, Anna, Sophie & Layla) also interviewed the Cancer Council volunteer. Skin cancer is a very big problem in Australia. We should all be aware of the damage the sun causes if we don't protect our skin. "Slip, slop slap" is one of the educational campaigns to promote prevention amongst everyone, but particularly young people. Silvana has prepared a worksheet that will help you with the listening, Cancer Council Worksheet: http://www.archive.org/download/SilvanaCancerCouncilWorksheet/cancercouncil.doc Listen to the interview and write down the advice given reagarding skin cancer, diet, etc. What do you think? Were you aware of this before you came to Sydney? Did you take any precautions in your country of origin? Let's tlak!

Silvana's Health Expo radio segment: Sexual Assault

rosa ochoa — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:03:40 GMT

On Tuesday 24th October 2006 the our students and those of the other 3 AMEP classes at St George college of TAFE took part in the first Student Association Health Expo. Silvana and her crew interviewed the Sexual Assault officer from the St George Health Area. Listen to the interview and answer these questions: 1. What is the main service offered by the sexual assault unit? 2. Who do they mainly deal with? 3. What does she say it is unfortunate? 4. What does she say is happening too often lately? Anastasyia has prepared a worksheet to help you follow the interview, Sexual Assoult worksheet: http://www.archive.org/download/AnastasyiaSexualAssaultquestions/SexualAssault.doc Write questions, comment about it or even better, send us a recorded message (side link). Let's talk!

Marielle's First radio program

rosa ochoa — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 05:20:11 GMT

On Tuesday we learnt how to use Audacity to record and edit mp3 recordings. Marielle decided to create a mini radio porgram. She interviews a new student, Sophie. Listen to it and send us any questions you would like them to answer. Let's talk!

Radio program: International Food Market

rosa ochoa — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:47:25 GMT

Sally's AMEP-C class organised an international food market day at St George TAFE. They were supported by the Student Association and many of the ESOL students and teachers, who instead of bringing their own lunch, bought it from the AMEP-C market. The posters were all designed and created by the students. This one was done by Ana Luisa. Do you organise events like this one? Tell us about it. Let's talk!

Steve Irwin

rosa ochoa — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:13:25 GMT

Steve Irwin is the most famous man in the world. He had a TV program called:” Crocodile Hunter”. He also had Irwin’s Australia Zoo in Queensland where everyone could see many different animals. Unfortunately, he was killed by a stingray blow to his chest while filming a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef. Mariella,Sany, Lucy, Dina, Chi & Sarina interviewed some classmates about this. These are the questions: 1. What do you know about Steve Irwin? 2. What do you think about his death? 3. Is it fair the way he died? We would like to know what you think. Let's talk!

Our Class 2006-Semester 2: students

rosa ochoa — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:59:02 GMT

Robert and Sarina describe their class. What about yours? Tell us more about what you are like, the things you like, what you do, what you did before, and so on. Let's talk! Script: There are 18 students in our class from different countries (India, Chile, Brazil, Macedonia, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Lebanon, Egypt), and ages 19 to 60. We live in Sydney Australia. All of us are migrants. There are four levels in the AMEP course. We are level four and study full time from February to November, also we are studying computer skills at the same time. We have two teachers, both very good teachers: Liz is Australian and Rosa from Spain. Liz’s class is for practising our pronunciation and writing, and Rosa’s class is a lot of grammar, homework and blogging. Our English had improved a lot since the first time that we came to TAFE. Most of us are very happy to live in Australia. Australia is an easy going country, the Australian people are friendly.

Photostories

rosa ochoa — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:35:15 GMT

Ana and Elisabete created this digital story to tell us about last week's excursion to the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout. Fantastic effort for a very first try! Tell us what you think!

Second semester students

rosa ochoa — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:32:32 GMT

Listen to Ana (from the Ukraine), Gloria (from Chile), Dina (from Bangladesh) and Huong (from Vietnam) introducing themselves. Send us a comment. Let's talk!

Semester 2 Students

rosa ochoa — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:04:48 GMT

Welcome to our podcast for the second half of the year. Listen to some of the new students for semester 2, 2006. They come form many different countries and some have been in AUstralia for several years, while others have just arrived. Leave us a message. We'd love hearing from you!

Robert interviews Djimi

rosa ochoa — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:01:29 GMT

Robert interviews Djimi in a photostory.

Djimi's radio program: First trip to Australia

rosa ochoa — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 14:28:01 GMT

Djimi interviewed her classmates about their first trip to Australia. How long did it take? Were they by themselves? Was it boring? There is a twist at the end. Listen to her and Hideki debating why they are studying English. Hideki gives a very interesting answer. Tell us what you think. music by my brother's group, Tresena

Angela's radio program: Work

rosa ochoa — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 14:19:29 GMT

Angela talks to her classmates about work, their jobs before they came to Australia, their jobs now and in the future. As usual, Hideki has a very particular take on the topic. Listen to them and tell us what you think. Music by mig Traxmyths

Marcela's radio program: Love & Marriage

rosa ochoa — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:06:17 GMT

Listen to Marcela's interview with her classmates about love, marriage and other related topics. They all had a lot to tell, some a bit too much... What about you? Let us know. Leave a comment, written or recorded. music by mig Click here, Salsa lesson for a photostory of the salsa lesson Marcela, her boyfriend Ricardo and Angela gave our class to celebrate the end of the course. A true musticultural event, where we had Harjit, from India, dancing to the sound of samba.

Helen's radio Program: New Culture New Me

rosa ochoa — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:56:14 GMT

Helen asked her classmates about the effects of having changed to a country with a differenct culture. Has changing countries, which really means changing cultures, changed you? Lisen to their answers and tell us what you think.

Harjit's radio program: Cultural differences

rosa ochoa — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 14:41:24 GMT

Harjit interviews her classmates about their cultures and that of Australia. They are from China, Colombia, India, Japan, Lebanon and Russia. They had many things to say, some of them surprising. What about you? Do you live in a country where the main culture is different to your own? Have you adapted? Do you believe you should? Has the experience changed you? If you have never lived in another country, do you think you would find it difficult to adapt to a new culture? Or do you think the world is becoming so similar that it won't be hard at all? Tell us what you think!

Anna's interview: Movies

rosa ochoa — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:50:26 GMT

Anna, from Russia, interviews her classmates about movies. Their answers were varied and very interesting. From Indian movies like Friendship, to Luc Besson's The Fifth Element,going through blockbusters like Titanicand new releases like The Da Vinci Code. Listen to Anna's radio program and write your own opinion in comments .

Chika's Intreview: Transport

rosa ochoa — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 08:16:09 GMT

This is the first of a series of interviews conducted by the students in our class about different topics. Chika, who is from Japan, decided to ask her classmates about transport in their countries of origin. They also compared it to transport in Sydney. Not surprisingly, the latter leaves a lot to be desired, especially when compared to the Japanese transport system. Listen to Chika's radio program and write your own opinion in comments .

Flora and body language

rosa ochoa — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:53:08 GMT

Waratah We didn't answer all of Fernanda's students questions because some students were absent on the day we recorded them. Last Tuesday we had a class discussion about flora and body language in our countries of origin. You can listen to it here.

Helen's questions on school

rosa ochoa — Tue, 02 May 2006 13:24:21 GMT

Hello, Mafalda. My name is Helen. I'd like to ask you a few questions. First, do you have a lot of homework from school? Secod, which subject do you like best? Why? Third, what are your hobbies? Four, when did you start to learn English? Do you think it's hard to learn or easy?

Marcela and Djimi's questions on religion

rosa ochoa — Tue, 02 May 2006 13:21:25 GMT

What do you think about your religion? How many religions do you have in your country or in your town or village? What do churches look like in Portugal? Are you a very religious person? What makes you interested in a different religion? Which religion? Do you know anything about your religion that you can teach us? Which celrbration do you like to celebrate and why? What is the most famous church you have in your country? Tell us about the Virgin of Fatima. What happened? When did it happen? Are there any of the children still alive? If so, how old are they?

Marcela's answers on Xmas traditions

rosa ochoa — Tue, 02 May 2006 13:20:19 GMT

Hi Elizabeth, my name is Marcela. I come from Colombia, but now I live in Sydney. In my country we have some traditions: St Joseph Day, Easter and Christmas. Nine days before Christmas Day we have something for children. It's called La Novena del Niño Dios, which means the nine days of Baby Jesus. Children go in groups of 15 or 16 children, to different houses. They sing Christmas Carols, people give lollies everyday. I show my religion with a little cross or any icons of saints, in my neck, like a medal.

Hideki's questions on food

rosa ochoa — Tue, 02 May 2006 13:13:34 GMT

This questions are for Ronaldo, Carla and Andrea and anyone else. This is Hideki again, I've got some questions for you: What kind of traditional sweets do you have? What kind of sweets do you eat for Christmas? What is your favourite sweet? How do you cook fish? How many times do you eat sweets a day Do you like slow food like (in) Italy? Thank you.

Joanna's questions on transport

rosa ochoa — Tue, 02 May 2006 12:49:42 GMT

Hello, Mafalda. This is Joanne. I have some quetrions for you. The first one is: have most families got a car in your country? Second, what do they do when people meet the first time? Third, do all students wear uniforms? Fourth, what is the main food and drink in your country? Thank you.

Anna's questions on artifacts

rosa ochoa — Tue, 02 May 2006 12:29:13 GMT

Hello this is Anna again. I'm from Russia, but now I live in Sydney , Australia and I want to ask you some questions. First, you asked us about artifacts but you didn't tell us about Portuguese artifacts. What are they? Are they popular? Do you use them? Thank you very much.

New questions for our Portuguese friends

rosa ochoa — Tue, 02 May 2006 12:16:52 GMT

These are questions that the students in our class thought of asking you, Fernanda's students. They are totally different topics to the ones you sent us. Check the next posts for questions related to the topics you asked us about (food, religion, habits, etc) and listen to our class discussion about flora in our countries and body language. Thank you for your very interesting topics. We had a great time talking about them and preparing new questions for you. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. OUR QUESTIONS: What type of transport do you have in your country? Does the government help you with money if you are not working? Do you pay any money for the doctors? What is the traditional music in Portugal? Do you use any public transport when you go to school? Is there a second language in Portugal? What is the weather like? Which season do you like? Tell us about Lisbon. What' the most famous music in Portugal? Do you like your country? Why? Or would you like to live in a different country? Which one? When you finish your degree is it easy to find a job? Is there any difference between the girls and the boys? I mean, are they raised differently by their parents? Is Portugal better off after joining the European Community? Is it popular to have a tatto or piercing? What is your national food? At what age do you usually get married? What is the most popular football club in your country? And what kind of music do teenagers listen to? What is the age when young people leave home in Portugal? In Australia ages ago it was 17 or 18 but now is 25. What do you think about globalisation is it good or bad? Why? Do you regard your parents as your friends? How old do young people start to get a boyfriend or girlfriend? Are there many young people sharing flats, living without their families? Do many students wear make up when they go to school? Are what age are you permitted to get drivers license or dirinking? In Australia we are permitted to get drivers license 18 and start to train driving cars at 16. We are also allowed to drink at 18 years of age. What's the main industry in your country? Are American films popular in your country? What's the icon of Portugal? Do the Portuguese often go to the cinema?

Multiculturalism

rosa ochoa — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:32:13 GMT

Hi Fernanda and Fernanda's students. My name is Rosa and I'm and English teacher from Sydney , Australia. Originally I'm from Huesca, a small city in the north of Spain, but I've been in Sydney for over 20 years. I think you've chosen a great subject, multiculturalism, for my students to talk about and answer your questions. In my class there are people from many different countries, Japan, Lebanon, Chile, Colombia, China, Russia, India, Serbia, Thailand... You'll get to know them all. We are always comparing traditions, customs and cultural ideas. It's most interesting and we all feel privileged to be able to learn so much from each other.

Hello from Down Under

rosa ochoa — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 11:50:06 GMT

This is a first podcast to learn the tools. Hopefully my students will be posting more!

Welcome!

rosa ochoa — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 10:31:54 GMT