The End of the Semester

This may be my last posting for the semester. I want to thank all of you for being such a kind, cooperative, hard-working, and fun class. I looked forward to coming to work every day because of you. Whether you are skipping to the college, moving to LINCC level 4, or repeating level 3, you should all know that you have all made great progress in your English skills. It just takes some people a little longer than others. Some people are just better at learning language than others. Other people have more opportunity to read, write, speak, and listen to English outside of class. Don't start to think that you're "stupid" if you didn't advance as quickly as one of your classmates. Congratulations to all of you for a great semester! Keep in touch. You all know my email address, but here it is again: soffere@ncc.edu.

Today's Party and The Next Couple of Days' Tests

I had a wonderful time at the party today. There was no doubt about it -- our class was the liveliest class there. Thanks to all of you who brought food or drinks and music, and thanks to all of you who came and made it so much fun.

Try to keep your happy moods into the next couple of days. Don't try to study for the tests. The best thing you can do for yourselves is get a good night's sleep and come tomorrow refreshed and ready to think.

See you tomorrow!

Mother's Day

I totally forgot to mention Mother's Day today in class. As many of you know, in the U.S., we celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday. Do you celebrate Mother's Day in your country? Naturally, it's my favorite holiday! We're going up to Boston this weekend to see my older daughter, so I'll have both my kids with me for Mother's Day. I'm very excited! I hope all of you have a great weekend, and please wish all your mothers Happy Mother's Day for me. See you Monday for the beginning of our last full week!

Email Prize

Did each of you check your NCC email this weekend? Did anyone win the prize? Let us know if you did.