College of San Mateo ESL

Are you excited for International Education Week??

Here’s the schedule for next week’s world village events! . . . .... . . @collegeofsanmateointernational #internationalstudents #internationalstudentweek #internationalweek See more

We need your help to share things about your culture! Let us know if you can share something with us!

Learn about active clubs at CSM and have some fun! Oct 13 and 14 at **4pm** (the flyer is incorrect). Link in image

Connect with classmates on Zoom, watch fun videos, and more! First meeting is Monday Oct 12 at 5pm - link in image

Look at these people social distancing in the park! Do you recognize them? . . . .... . . . #eslteacher #socialdistancing #happyhour #fridayvibes #tgif See more

Hi students! The ESL Club would like to invite you to join their bi-weekly meetings to participate in fun social activities and conversation practice. Each meeting will focus on a different way to interact with your classmates, practice your English, and create connections. The upcoming meeting on Monday, September 28 will include a trivia game with questions about culture, language, and more! Compete with your peers to earn bragging rights and have some fun along the way. See above for more information, and email club advisor Todd Windisch ([email protected]) if you would like to join the ESL Club Canvas page for future updates.

Need a break from studying? Join your colleagues for a movie about Indigenous history and culture this Friday at 5:30!

Come learn a new language this Wednesday! Zoom link in the image or see @collegeofsanmateointernational

Curious about honors programs, clubs, ESL center support, or other parts of student life? Join the Student Services Event next Monday at 5pm! Visit the @collegeofsanmateointernational website or the CSM events calendar to find the Zoom link.

Want to celebrate with classmates after finals? Do you have a special talent? Submit a video to world gala and share a piece of your culture!

Fall 2020 classes start August 19! Visit virtual.collegeofsanmateo.edu to get started.

Sophie is an amazing athlete, student, and person! Learn about her story: https://youtu.be/jXU8M-EhmX8

Eid mubarak and iyi bayramlar - may everyone be safe and healthy for the holiday! If anyone know how to wish our Muslim friends a happy Eid Al Adha in a different language, let us know!

Check out CSM's virtual campus for help with online learning: https://virtual.smccd.edu/

Breaking news! The rule will be reversed! Thanks to all folks who organized against this. See our pinned stories for next steps you can take.

Fall classes will be online. Visit virtual.smccd.edu for more info.

Student Advisory - March 12, 2020 To all students of Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College: We have a few updates and reminders for you. A...ll in-person classes are canceled on Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16 All online classes will continue as planned All offices and student services are closed on Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16 Most classes will resume on Tuesday, March 17, online or in a distance learning format Some courses that cannot be offered online will be adapted or canceled. Your instructor will communicate directly with you if that is the case. The San Mateo County Community College District is taking these actions in order to help slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community. Your health is the most important thing, and we need to keep everyone as healthy as possible. Your instructors are working very hard to adapt your courses so that we can continue your education while reducing your risk of exposure to coronavirus. We are committed to supporting your education in this challenging time. Thank you for your understanding as we adjust our courses in order to help you achieve your goals.

Classes will be online this Fall.

English is hard, but we can help!

The first World Chat is today at 2. Come learn Mandarin! @collegeofsanmateointernational #languagelearning #languageexchange #culturalexchange #internationaleducation

During this stressful part of the semester, remember that you CAN and WILL finish that assignment, essay, or research project! Siyi, who described her writing as a mess at the beginning of ESL 828, is now studying Economics at UC Berkeley (with a super solid foundation in writing!) Her advice to international students? Be confident enough to express yourself and don’t be afraid of making mistakes; learn through each of your mistakes and never allow the fear of making one h...old you back. If she could do it, you can too! Congratulations Siyi! @ucberkeleyofficial @csm_international #internationalstudents #studentsuccess #studyabroad #studymotivation #transferstudent

The Center for Global Engagement is so helpful!

Aztec dance group Capulli Tonalehqueh at College of San Mateo surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd and beautiful ofrendas.

ESL students....can you understand these tricky sentences? :-)

Reminder: No classes tomorrow, Oct 9

"What can I do with a major in ____?" If you have thought about this question, come to the Career Awareness and Exploration Fair with local employers. When: W, Oct 2 10am - 1pm Where: Building 10, Bayview Dining Room

Living in a new country can be stressful! Cultivate mindfulness and balance at Circle of Strengths on Wednesdays.

Peer Tutoring starts next week in the ESL Center (18-101)! Come get help with your ESL classes from our friendly tutors! Your don't have to make an appointment, but please check out this flyer for tutoring times.

ESL Peer Tutoring starts next week! Meet the Peer Tutors: https://youtu.be/oPH9TVUoFIQ

I wonder if this would work at CSM!

SamTrans will be giving out passes in front of building 10 from 9-2 tomorrow (Thursday)!

We are so lucky to have such dedicated ESL faculty and staff at CSM. We are excited to meet our students tomorrow!

Free bus service during August for community college students! Click on the link for more information!

Ready to improve your English this Fall? These classes are especially good places to start and have lots of room for Fall 2019: ESL 856 AB: Reading for Multilingual Students 2, CRN 82912... MWF 10:10-11:00 am, 8/14 to 12/13, in 16-202 Build reading skills which are an essential foundation for college success! Zero cost textbooks! Pass/No pass only! Contact Professor Sue An ([email protected]) ESL 827 AE: Writing for Multilingual Students 3, CRN 94345 MWF 12:45-2:10 pm, 8/14 to 12/13, in 16-242 Write paragraphs and essays in a supportive, fun environment! Contact Professor Elinor Elly Westfold ([email protected]) ESL 827 JA: Writing for Multilingual Students 3, CRN 82350 MW 6:30-8:55 pm, 8/14 to 12/16, in 16-244 Write paragraphs and essays in a supportive, fun environment! Contact Professor Erin Lake ([email protected]) Please try to register by the afternoon of Monday, August 12th!

Welcome to @collegeofsanmateo #wordjam students! Looking forward to another great semester!

As you work on your final essays of the semester, Prof. Kaiser and Prof. Sobel are here to help you proofread! Bring your draft to one of the Grammar and Editing Workshops and get help with grammar. Space is limited; please sign up in advance.

Congrats to Liang-Ting (Randall) Chien on his acceptance to UC Davis! Major: Economics Proudest ESL Achievement: The final project, the "first time to research data and news and find out how it relates to our society." Advice to students (especially during finals!): "Don't forget your goal and keep learning. English is not only a language; it can make you connect the world."

Congratulations to Xinran on her acceptance to California College of the Arts with a generous scholarship! She’ll be studying interior design (and using her A+ essay skills from Professor An’s class!)

Congrats to former ESL student Polina on her acceptance to San Jose State! A little about Polina Major: Graphic Design Proudest ESL Achievement: knowing enough - about English and its importance - to be able to share it with others as a tutor.... Advice to current students: never stop learning/exploring because there is always something that you do not know. Fun Fact: I studied Taekwondo for 10 years, which taught me perseverance. See more

Feeling stressed? Circle of Strengths can help!

Opportunities to work on #proofreading next week!

Learn how to make a personal schedule and achieve work/life balance! Tues, Feb 12, 2:30 to 1:20 pm OR Wed, Feb 13, 2:10 to 3:00 pm Building 10 (College Center), 3rd Floor, Counseling Dept. Room 340-E (Resource Center)... To sign up: WEBSMART > Student tab > Select the Student Services Appointment > Time Management OR Visit the Counseling Department [10-340] to sign up.

Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrate with our friends at the Center for Global Engagement!

The past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense. Brush up on #verbtenses next week at the grammar and editing workshops

Check out this beautiful view from building 10!

Peer Tutoring starts next week in 18-101! Learn more from our friendly and enthusiastic peer tutors: https://youtu.be/uaO3N-i0QhA

First Grammar and Editing Workshop of the Year! Topic: How to Edit Monday, Jan 28 in 18-205, 2:00p-3:20p with Professor Evan Kaiser. Sign up in the Writing Center (18-104). Designed for students in ESL 400, 907, 908 OR English 828, 838, 848, 850, 100, 105, 165 or 110.... Thursday, Jan 31 in 10-220M (the Leaning Center), 11:45a - 1:05p with Professor Amy Sobel. All students welcome!

Important advice!

Spring Semester starts on Monday, January 14th! Level 3 students, we still have room in these classes: *Listening and Speaking: ESL 847 AA - MWF 11:10-12:00* - Work on your communication, note-taking, and presentation skills! CRN: 42447... E-mail Professor Westfold ([email protected]) with questions. *Grammar and Writing: ESL 827 JC - MW 6:30-8:50* - Learn to write beautifully organized paragraphs and enhance your grammar skills! CRN: 32879 E-mail Professor Rana ([email protected]) with questions. Check out Web Schedule for all open classes: https://webschedule.smccd.edu/list_classes_default_search.p

Students!!! Please share with friends and family!!! Are you still looking for classes? ESL 856 (Level 2- Reading) still has room for more students! And, the textbooks are free for this class; they'll be provided by the professor! (For other classes that still have space please go to: https://webschedule.smccd.edu/list_classes_default_search.p)

Congratulations to everyone on finishing the semester! Happy holidays from all of us in ESL!

Get some donuts, fruit and blue books!

This is your last chance to go to a grammar and editing workshop! Editing for Academic Vocabulary with Professor Evan Kaiser Time: Monday, December 3rd, 1:45-3:05 pm Place: The Writing Center, 18-203 (Sign up in 18-104)*... Please sign up in advance, since space is limited. Editing for Academic Vocabulary, with Professor Elinor Westfold Time: Tuesday, December 4th, 9:30-10:50 am Place: 10-220M (The Learning Center) * Writing Center workshops are especially for: students in ESL 400, ESL 907 or 908; OR multilingual speakers/writers/learners of English in English 828, 838, 848, 850, 100, 105, 165 or 110. The Learning Center workshops are designed for multilingual learners in any CSM class

Update from the ESL Center: The last day for TBA work in ESL Reading and Listening and Speaking classes is this Saturday, December 1st. However, the center will still be open as a quiet study space for all ESL students and for students in lab-only classes to complete their work until Monday, 12/10. Our wonderful peer tutors will be available until Friday 12/7.... Don't forget to check with your teachers about the requirements for completing your lab work!

Welcome back from the long, long weekend! Final essays are due soon, so both our workshops this week are "Hands-On Editing." Bring a recent draft of a paper from one of your classes to edit during the workshop. Hands-On Editing: Help with Your Writing with Professor Evan Kaiser Time: Monday, November 19th, 1:45-3:05 pm Place: The Writing Center, 18-203 (Sign up in 18-104)*... Please sign up in advance, since space is limited. Hands-On Editing: Help with Your Writing , with Professor Elinor Westfold Time: Tuesday, November 20th, 9:30-10:50 am Place: 10-220M (The Learning Center) * Writing Center workshops are especially for: students in ESL 400, ESL 907 or 908; OR multilingual speakers/writers/learners of English in English 828, 838, 848, 850, 100, 105, 165 or 110. The Learning Center workshops are designed for multilingual learners in any CSM class

Class is canceled tonight and for the rest of the week because of the smoke from the wildfires. Everyone should stay indoors and avoid exercising. There will be no grammar and editing workshop tomorrow. Don't forget to check your e-mails and texts for more updates.

Campus is open tomorrow, so you should go to a grammar and editing workshop! Editing for Writing Concisely, with Professor Evan Kaiser Time: Monday, November 19th, 1:45-3:05 pm Place: The Writing Center, 18-203 (Sign up in 18-104)*... Editing for Writing Concisely, with Professor Elinor Westfold Time: Tuesday, November 20th, 9:30-10:50 am Place: 10-220M (The Learning Center) * Writing Center workshops are especially for: students in ESL 400, ESL 907 or 908; OR multilingual speakers/writers/learners of English in English 828, 838, 848, 850, 100, 105, 165 or 110. The Learning Center workshops are designed for multilingual learners in any CSM class

Due to unhealthy air quality, classes are cancelled and campuses are closed at College of San Mateo, Cañada College, and Skyline College now through Saturday. Classes and normal campus operations will resume Monday, November 19, 2018

Classes are cancelled on Thursday 11/15 and Friday 11/16 due to the air quality. Stay safe and keep checking your my.smccd.edu e-mail for updates.

There will be no grammar and editing workshops on Monday because of Veteran's Day, but we do have one on Tuesday! Effective Paraphrasing, with Professor Elinor Westfold Time: Tuesday, November 6th, 9:30-10:50 am Place: 10-220M (The Learning Center)... The Learning Center workshops are designed for multilingual learners in any CSM class

Grammar and Editing Workshops this week! Editing for Noun Clauses with Professor Evan Kaiser Time: Monday, November 5th, 1:45-3:05 pm Place: The Writing Center, 18-203 (Sign up in 18-104)*... Editing for Sentence Boundaries (RO, FRAG, CS), with Professor Elinor Westfold Time: Tuesday, November 6th, 9:30-10:50 am Place: 10-220M (The Learning Center) * Writing Center workshops are especially for: students in ESL 400, ESL 907 or 908; OR multilingual speakers/writers/learners of English in English 828, 838, 848, 850, 100, 105, 165 or 110. The Learning Center workshops are designed for multilingual learners in any CSM class

Monday, 11/5, from 11:30-3:30!

Happy Halloween from your CSM ESL faculty and friends! Can you figure out which idioms we are?

This Spring, CSM ESL students have the opportunity to take ESL 888: Pronunciation of English Stress, Rhythm & Intonation! You can take this even if you have already taken ESL 887 or ESL 891 . Learn more about it in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wPm9NfTTW4

Grammar and Editing Workshops this week! Editing for Sentence Structure, with Professor Evan Kaiser Time: Monday, October 29th, 1:45-3:05 pm Place: The Writing Center, 18-203 (Sign up in 18-104)*... Editing for Noun Clauses, with Professor Elinor Westfold Time: Tuesday, October 30th, 9:30-10:50 am Place: 10-220M (The Learning Center) * Writing Center workshops are especially for: students in ESL 400, ESL 907 or 908; OR multilingual speakers/writers/learners of English in English 828, 838, 848, 850, 100, 105, 165 or 110. The Learning Center workshops are designed for multilingual learners in any CSM class

Grammar and Editing Workshops this week! Hands-On Editing: Help with Your Writing, with Professor Evan Kaiser Time: Monday, October 22nd, 1:45-3:05 pm Place: The Writing Center, 18-203 (Sign up in 18-104)*... Due to limited space, please sign up for Writing Center Hands-on Editing workshops in advance. Only students on the sign up list will be allowed to attend. Bring a sample of your own writing to these workshops for assistance with editing. Editing for Sentence Structure, with Professor Elinor Westfold Time: Tuesday, October 23rd, 9:30-10:50 am Place: 10-220M (The Learning Center) * Writing Center workshops are especially for: students in ESL 400, ESL 907 or 908; OR multilingual speakers/writers/learners of English in English 828, 838, 848, 850, 100, 105, 165 or 110. The Learning Center workshops are designed for multilingual learners in any CSM class