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esl potluck
THE ESL TRIBUNE
A Message from the editor...
ESL students along with ESL faculty had a very relaxing time at the ESL Potluck last Fall 2018. Check the photo gallery in this issue!
Newsletter
Diana bencic alberto rodriguez
student spotlight
Your Multilingual Newsletter...
Last semester's Welcome Event was full of positive energy! Students felt very touched by Dr. Joel Levine's welcoming words.
In this issue, I wanted to share with you my thoughts on the importance of positive thinking and stress management. My hope is to contribute positive and relevant information that might be useful in the future for you. According to experts in the field, "The positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits." I'd like to be honest with you, a couple of years ago, I didn't know that being constantly under stress played an important role in my overall health outcomes. Back then, I wasn't well aware that stress could harm my mind and body, all at the same time. Moreover, because I was lacking that knowledge, I just kept telling myself "Oh this is just stress, I know how to handle it, I will do just fine" Well! Years later, I found out that my overall health was not as good as I thought. I didn't know how crucial it is to learn how to cope with daily stress, and most importantly to let go of all that unwanted thoughts in my mind. It took me several visits to the specialist and getting informed on stress management to be able to understand the importance of knowing how to manage stress in a more positive way. With this said, I am not saying stress is always bad, there is good stress and bad stress. For instance, you may experience good stress when you are getting ready for a job interview. Which is totally okay for it will help you to perform better. On the other hand, an example of bad stress could be when you are getting into an argument with someone and you don't know how to cope with this situation. If you don't know how to get rid of this negative feeling, this whole situation is controlling how you feel and it can last for years. Stated in the American Psychological Association (APA) Journal, "When stress starts interfering with your ability to live a normal life for an extended period, it becomes even more dangerous. The longer the stress lasts, the worst it is for both your mind and body." So yes, it is very important to be informed on stress management and most important how to introduce positive thinking in our lives. Your health will very much thank you in the future. With this said, I'd like to provide some links below that might be of your interest. By Angelina Barrera References: www.apa.org www.mayoclinic.com https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com
Issue 7 fall 2018
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
NONCREDIT COURSES Basic ESL Computer Skills Training Income Tax Family Childcare Business And more! For more information: www.swccd.edu/continuingeducation or (619) 482-6376
Continuing education at Southwestern college
My Brief Journey at SWC By Alberto Rodriguez When I started last semester, I started classes late because registration period was already closed. So, instead I decided to register for noncredit ESL classes where I met Professor Carol Stuardo, who invited me to join her class (ESL noncredit class). In that moment, I didn't know a lot of English and that was my opportunity to learn and improve my English. Professor Carol Stuardo is a great, passionate, and dedicated Professor. I really improved and learned more English, and it was hard at the beginning, but with time and dedication, I made it. If you ask me if I recommend this noncredit ESL class at Southwestern College than I would say, Absolutely yes! Now, I started to speak English more comfortable and this spring I will register for ESL credit classes. Angelina Barrera, the ESL Advocate is a great resource, she helped me to apply for financial aid, and also explained all the steps. She gave me information on ESL classes and all the ESL levels. Also, she explained to me what my options are to complete the ESL Academic Program, for example, to take a challenge exam if I wanted to be on a higher ESL level. Without no doubt I would recommend her, and if you have the opportunity to come visit her in her office to get information about ESL classes and college resources, I would really suggest you do. Mi Corto Viaje en SWC Por Alberto Rodriguez Cuando comence, en mi caso era tarde para registrarme a clases de ESl. Conoci a la Profesora Carol Stuardo, ella me invito a ser parte de su clase, clase que es sin credito. En ese momento yo no sabia mucho Ingles, asi que lo vi como una oportunidad de practicar el Ingles. Al principio, fue dificil, pero con el tiempo comence a acostumbrarme, comence a hablarlo y llegue a entenderlo. La Profesora Carol Stuardo, es una gran apasionada, y muy dedicada Profesora, y si me preguntaran, claro que recomedaria estas clases de "noncredit" en Southwestern College. Es una buena opcion, si entraste tarde, o simplemente quieres practicar y aprender Ingles. Angelina Barrera es un recurso muy util, ella me ayudo a aplicar a diferentes programas de ayuda financiera, explicandome cada paso y cuales son los beneficios de cada una. Tambien, me explico los niveles de ESL, y la oportunidad de hacer mi Challenge Exam, si es que yo considero de que puedo avanzar al siguiente nivel de ESL. Sin duda, si alguien tiene la oportunidad de ir a sus oficina por alguna duda respecto a clases de ESL y informacion de recursos del colegio, realmente vale la pena hablar con ella.
“Noncredit classes helped me speak English more comfortable.” Alberto Rodriguez ESL 49 Level
free noncredit classes!
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When Spring Goes When spring came, the little girl enjoyed the beauty of its many colors, the brightness of the heaven and the singing of the birds. If only this could last forever. After many springs, the winter came. The girl was little no more. Since then, the brightness and singing lost their joy. Even though today, the reminiscence of light and song lives in her mind, she knows that the spring is gone. Although she wants to love the beauty of colors once again, it will not be more springs for her, if the winter never goes. The Lion The lion runs. He runs fast and confident with his audacity and vigor. When he look back, he realizes how far he has gone. He tries to go back, but there is no way to return for the damages on the pathway he has left. Back there, there is a dying flower, but someday it will rain, bringing her beauty, and making her bloom again. The lion thinks, how he can repair the pathway. Then the rain comes, the flower blooms again, and the lion hides his tears with the rain. By Diana Bencic
The Financial Aid Office is proud to announce the development of a new program for financial literacy. Our goal is to offer students a variety of resources to assist them in making sound financial decisions. The California Community College Chancellor's Office, the National Endowment for Financial Education and Southwestern College proudly announce Cash Course, a free, online financial literacy tool. "Promoting a culture of financial literacy on our campuses is key to fostering student success," said California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris. "This product is easy to use and has several exciting features to help students track their spending, learn about banking or health insurance, and even offers advice on loaning money to friends, making it useful for everyday life." For more information contact: Financial Aid Office (619) 482-6357 or financialaid@swccd.edu or visit www.cashcourse.org
Diana Bencic, ESL Student, ESL 159 Level
DID YOU KNOW?
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For the first time, the ESL Department hosted an end of the semester ESL Student Potluck in November 29 at the Student Union East. Students and faculty had the opportunity to spend a lovely afternoon sharing food and eating popcorn while playing board games. Although it was a rainy day, we had so much fun! Also, I'd like to mention that Professor Courtney Bussell is a board games expert! She enjoyed teaching ESL students how to play and at the same time they were learning new vocabulary through these games. Overall, we had so much fun interacting with each other, and we are looking forward to host this event every fall to help ESL students strengthen their sense of community at Southwestern College. By Angie Barrera
photo gallery
ESL student
POTLUCK
ESL students enjoyed playing different kinds of board games from Loteria to Apples to Apples.
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ESL Learn & practice spot
#1 Catch one's eye: attract one's attention/interest. "This brochure about Tahiti caught my eye when I was at the travel agency." #2 Change one's mind: decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier. A: "Why are you working this week? I thought you were going to be on vacation." B: "I changed my mind. I'm taking my vacation next month." #3 Chow: food. "How's the chow in the university cafeteria?" #4 Couch potato: someone who spends too much time watching TV. "You're a real couch potato, Jay. You need to get more exercise!" #5 Cut it out!: stop doing something (that's annoying). "You kids are making too much noise. Cut it out!" References: www.eslcafe.com www.cambridge.org
English idioms? Idioms are fixed combinations of words whose meaning is often difficult to guess from the meaning of each individual word. Check the following examples:
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