Listen to Andrew, another English teacher, talk about what he is wearing. Answer these questions. ANDREW* 1. What is Andrew wearing? 2. What type of colours is he wearing? 3. What type of pattern is his coat? 4. What’s the difference between a coat and a jacket? 5. How’s a denim jacket different? 6. Why does Andrew only wear plastic watches? What two things happen to him when he wears vaulable watches? 7. What is he the victim of? 8. Where does he jump into? 9. What does Andrew say about wearing...
Aug 28, 2008•2 min
My brother gave me this idea for an ongoing podcast/vodcast. Ask different people to talk about the clothes they are wearing. Listen to this teacher and answer the questions below. ALISON 1. What is Alison wearing? 2. Describe her jumper. 3. Describe her shoes. 4. Describe her T-shirt. 5. What items of clothing does she hand-wash? 6. What’s special about her earrings? 7. Wht’s another name for earrings? 8. What matches her T-shirt? 9. What would she like different in her jacket? 10. Describe her...
Aug 28, 2008•7 min
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!
Aug 07, 2008•3 min
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: Djimi's Study Pathways Enjoy her interview. What do you think? Let's talk!...
Aug 03, 2008•11 min
Listen to Djimi, an ex-student of ESOL and mother of three, talking about her educational pathways.
Aug 03, 2008•7 min
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!
Jun 24, 2008•8 min
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!
May 13, 2008•5 min
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!
Nov 17, 2007•11 min
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!
Nov 12, 2007•8 min
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!
Sep 21, 2007•4 min
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!
Sep 14, 2007•14 min
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!
Sep 04, 2007•3 min
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!
Jun 04, 2007•16 min
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.
May 11, 2007•9 min
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!
Apr 02, 2007•5 min
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!
Nov 29, 2006•8 min
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
Nov 28, 2006•11 min
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.
Nov 27, 2006•2 min
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.
Nov 27, 2006•2 min
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...
Nov 24, 2006•7 min
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!
Nov 23, 2006•4 min
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
Nov 23, 2006•11 min
Silvana interviews her classmates about a universal topic, friendship. Listen to her interview andtell us what you think. Let's talk!
Nov 23, 2006•7 min
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!
Nov 21, 2006•7 min
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
Nov 19, 2006•9 sec
Layla interviews Yuki, a new student, on her very first day using Audacity.
Nov 18, 2006•1 min
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 impo...
Nov 04, 2006•3 min
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...
Nov 03, 2006•4 min
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 t...
Nov 03, 2006•2 min
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/SilvanaC...
Nov 03, 2006•4 min
