Albany English

02/11/2019

Go to Crossgates Mall and see the Lego exhibit of national landmarks like the White House and Mount Rushmore. It is there until Feb. 24!!

GUILDERLAND - The Lego Americana Roadshow set up at Crossgates Mall features replicas of some of America's most well-known architectural structures. It will be on display from Saturday through Feb. 24 on the mall's lower level near the Apple store. The show includes the Lincoln Monument, U.S. Capito...

11/04/2017

If you have citizenship questions please attend this event: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/308b94107d2291e2b82c11631/files/34ea0e53-dce6-498d-bb13-85b5567593de/Citizenship_Presentation_with_USCIS.pdf?utm_source=RBERN+Contacts+2015-2016&utm_campaign=3654635cd8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_11_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b0c8d87912-3654635cd8-https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj_3f3Xz6PXAhXCVLwKHTz7CN8QjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.istockphoto.com%2Fphotos%2Famerican-flag&psig=AOvVaw3YcRVQ6RjqXkqBABUAsVDy&ust=1509840332250798

10/31/2017

I am still learning how to use this page. For Halloween I just posted a pronunciation clip about last names and Super Heroes. Please look below and click on the YouTube link1!😕

10/31/2017

To celebrate the idea of Halloween, costumes and Super Heroes, watch a funny pronunciation clip from "Friends." In this clip Chandler and Phoebe talk about regular last names and the names of Super Heroes. Enjoy! :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gr75OQabg0

I teach English to immigrants, refugees and other second language learners. I work in upstate New York!

10/28/2017

The Office of New Americans is a great resource for immigrants and refugees. On the left hand side of the website you will find many important links such as:
1) New Americans hotline- a phone # to ask for information
2)English Language Resources- find some great home study websites!
3) Tenant Protection- The NYS Tenant's Rights Guide will answer many questions about landlords, apartments, etc.

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo established the Office for New Americans (ONA) to assist newcomers to New York State who are eager to contribute to our economy and become part of the family of New York State.

10/28/2017

Hello students! Let's practice the three different "-ed" pronunciations in the past tense. Here is a great online tutorial:

Many English learners make pronunciation mistakes with the -ED ending of regular verbs in English in the past tense. There are 3 ways to pronounce it: Like T, Like ED (with an extra syllable), Like D