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Fair-Weather Friend Revisited

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Here’s a song about fair-weather friends from country musician Johnny Cash:

 

Fair Weather Friends
Performed by Johny Cash

Fair-weather friends, fair-weather sailors
Will leave you stranded on life’s shore
But one true friend who really loves you
Is worth the pain your heart endures

You never know which way the wind will blow
Nor when and where the next turmoil will be
But he’s a solid rock when troubles flow
And he holds out a saving hand for me

Fair-weather friends, fair-weather sailors
Will leave you stranded on life’s shore
But one true friend who really loves you
Is worth the pain your heart endures

He’ll be your shelter in the night
He’ll be an anchor in the storm
When you can’t find your way, he’ll be your light
In the chilly wind of doubt he’ll keep you warm

Fair-weather friends, fair-weather sailors
Will leave you stranded on life’s shore
But one true friend who really loves you
Is worth the pain your heart endures

Fair-weather friends, fair-weather sailors
Will leave you stranded on life’s shore
But one true friend who really loves you
Is worth the pain your heart endures

 

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April 2014 Student of the Month

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Everyone say hello to Gilbert Derival. He is our April Student of the Month.

Gilbert is in class E3. He’s a hard worker, both in and out of class. He works as a home health aide and attends English classes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at University Settlement.

Recently, Gilbert became a U.S. citizen. Way to go, Gilbert!

Watch his video above, read his writing below, then take the quiz to test your understanding:

Spring Is Coming
Gilbert Derival

Spring is my favorite season among the four seasons. I like the weather in spring. It is not as cold as winter and not as hot as summer.

When it is spring, I can see many beautiful flowers and green leaves on the trees. I like flowers because they make our environment more beautiful and comfortable. I like trees because they can produce fresh air.

During spring, my family and I always go to Central Park to look at flowers. I remember one time I brought my sons there. What they said was, “Here it’s super beautiful!” and “Cool! I like it!”

We often bring food so that we can also enjoy our lunch in a wonderful place. Sometimes we also wake up early in the morning and going running in the park.

Absorbing fresh air in the morning is good for the human body. Starting this spring, every morning I hope to keep breathing fresh air.

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And here are videos by the musicians Gilbert mentioned in his interview:

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Under the Weather Revisited

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Here’s a song using the idiom “Under the Weather,” brought to you by Sesame Street:

I’m Under the Weather Over You

by Polly Darton

Oh, I’m under the weather over you
It’s been raining since you told me we were through
You’ve been awful underhanded
And I just don’t understand it
Yes, I’m under the weather over you

Oh, it’s freezing and it’s snowing in my heart
You were cold when you told me we must part
When you said I had to go, ma’am
You were icy as a snowman
Yes, it’s freezing and it’s snowing in my heart

Oh, my tears are falling down just like the raindrops
That sprinkle on our heads from clouds above
When you rushed me out the door like a tornado
Like a hurricane you blew away my love

I’ll be happy when this thunderstorm is through
When the sun might shine again I was I knew
And if I ever meet you, fella, I’ll just put up my umbrella
Because I’m under the weather over you – achoo!
Yes, I’m under the weather over you

we were through = we broke up
underhanded = unfair
fella = fellow, guy, man

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 It is difficult (and rewarding) to learn a new language and students need all the help they can get. In the video below a man is working hard to learn English. He gets help from his school, library, friends and family. Watch the video and comment below. Tell us the special reason the man is learning English and let us know your goals and reasons as well.

There are about two months left of classes. Don’t let the spring weather distract you too much. Keep working hard so you can improve your skills, achieve your goals and celebrate with a nice drink.

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March 2014 Student of the Month

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Our new Student of the Month is Class 4.5 student Suk Yin Chong, also known as Selina. She’s Student of the Month for three reasons:

1.  She’s an active, responsible student.

2.  She got a higher score on her Best Plus Test.

3.  She went to Albany last week to advocate for adult literacy.

Watch the video interview with her above, read some of her writing below, then take the quiz to test your understanding.

Congratulations, Suk Yin!

One Summer

Suk Yin (Selina) Chong

One summer, my father came to New York to visit my family. He lived in Hong Kong and had never traveled to a foreign country.

On his birthday I wanted to bring him to the Empire State Building in Midtown. When we took the subway, he was curious because he had never taken a train that ran underground. Then we went to have pizza for lunch and he enjoyed having American food. Afterwards we shopped in the largest department store in the city. He was so surprised that the store was so big.

At last we arrived at the top of the Empire State Building. He was interested in using the telescope to look in different directions. He said New York City was a wonderful place to visit.

My father and I had a happy day. It was an unforgettable memory for both of us.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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A few questions for you:

1.  What are leprechauns?
2.  If you follow them, what will they lead you to?
3.  What color do people like to wear on St. Patrick’s Day?
4.  What might someone do if you don’t wear this color on the holiday?

Leave your answers in the comments section. The first one to get all four correct will have good luck for the rest of the year!

Now watch the video below to learn 10 Surprising Facts About St. Patrick’s Day, then take the quiz to test your comprehension:

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