Sep
7
9:30 AM09:30

Independent Study (WH)

Today is the last class of your current eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our reading discussion, and finish with a translation phrase. Today’s material is about summer movies. Please note vocabulary we can discuss in class.

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Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00

Independent Study (YJ)

Today is the seventh class in our current eight class set. Today’s class will be 30 minutes. Our material today is about changing language. We will finish with our translation phrase.

  • Does the rapid global spread of internet slang create a more unified culture, or does it cause us to lose unique local identities?

  • If language is a tool for identity-making among young people, why does older generation adoption of their slang often cause the youth to abandon those words so quickly?

  • Should we view the rapid evolution of vocabulary as a positive sign of a dynamic, living language, or is the fast pace a cause for concern regarding clarity and tradition?

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Sep
7
6:30 PM18:30

Independent Study (SM)

Today is the last class in our current August four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our material today is an interview with Angela Duckworth. I have also included a reading for you. Today’s reading is about travelling with children. Please underline 3 vocabulary words to discuss in class.

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Sep
7
9:00 PM21:00

Independent Study (WM)

Today is the fourth class in our current August/September eight class set. We will start with a casual conversation. Next, we will discuss the news news. Today’s material is about reading. Please refer to the discussion questions. We will finish class with a phrase translation.

  • Biological Adaptation: Since humans aren't born with an innate ability to read, how does this "co-opting" of brain regions change our development compared to purely oral cultures?

  • Digital Literacy: Given that screen reading often leads to skimming rather than deep processing, what strategies can we use to maintain critical thinking skills in a digital-first world?

  • Language Influence: If learning different writing systems, such as logographic versus alphabetic, activates different brain circuits, how might bilingualism provide unique cognitive advantages or protections?

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Sep
9
5:00 PM17:00

Independent Study (JE)

Today is the first class of your new eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our material today is about personal time audits. Listen to as much as you can.. Our reading today is about weather vibe check. Please read as much as you can.

Feeling short on time? Do a time audit

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Sep
9
9:00 PM21:00

Independent Study (WM)

Today is the fifth class in our current August/September eight class set. We will start with a casual conversation. Next, we will discuss the news news. Today’s material is about burritos and tacos. Please note vocabulary words and phrases we can discuss together. We will finish class with a phrase translation.

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Sep
9
9:30 PM21:30

Independent Study (JK)

Today is the third class in our current September eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. I will provide the news topics. Our material today is about Xbox. We will have quick translation exercise to finish the class.

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Sep
10
11:00 AM11:00

Independent Study (KW)

Today is the last class in our current June/July four class set. We will begin class with a casual conversation. your reading this week is about summer movies. Please highlight any words or phrases that are unfamiliar. Our listening material today is about a family pie shop. We will finish with grammar units 59-60.

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Sep
10
12:00 PM12:00

Independent Study 8

Today is the third class of our August/September four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about work threatened by AI. Our listening is an about Alex Katz. We will finish class with a translation exercise.

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Sep
10
2:00 PM14:00

Independent Study (25)

Today is the second class in your current September four class set. We will begin class with a causal conversation. Our reading this week is about banana milk. Our listening is about Chipotle. We will finish with some sentence practice.

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Sep
10
2:30 PM14:30

Independent Study (JiK)

Today is the last class of your new August four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about workers threatened by AI. Our listening is about Frieze Seoul 2026.

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Sep
11
9:30 AM09:30

Independent Study (WH)

Today is the first class of your new eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our reading discussion, and finish with a translation phrase. Today’s material is about asking for help. Please note vocabulary we can discuss in class.

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Sep
11
9:00 PM21:00

ERT Friday Edition

Today is the second class in our current September three class set. We will start class with a causal conversation. We will continue our speaking prompts and introduce a vocabulary exercise. Our reading today is about who maybe threatened by AI and our listening is about Seoul’s new transit pass. Please watch as much as you can.

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Sep
12
10:00 AM10:00

ERT Saturday Edition

Today is the first class in the new September four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading this week is about essay writers. Please read as much as you can. The listening is about Gong Cha. We will finish class with our grammar review. Writing the sentences on a separate piece of paper by hand is a wonderful way to practice.

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Sep
12
11:30 AM11:30

Independent Study (MA)

Today is the first class in our new September four-class set. I have received the tuition payment for the this class period. We will begin class with a casual conversation. Our reading this week is about being ordinary. Our listening is about Chipotle. Try to listen to as much as possible. We will review units 12-13 in the new grammar in use workbook.

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Sep
12
3:00 PM15:00

Independent Study (JM)

Today is the last class in your current four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Next, we will cover the news news, questions, and quick translation. We will discuss the reading and listening material. Our reading today is about workers threatened by AI and our listening is about subsidies. I have provided you with a few questions to help you digest the material. We will end class with your wisdom.

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  • Is it fair to offer financial rewards only to married couples, or does this unfairly exclude single-person households?

  • How effective will these cash incentives be in addressing the country's low birth rate compared to broader social support measures?

  • Should companies provide financial bonuses to employees who choose to stay single as a way to balance the current government-led focus on marriage?

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Sep
12
5:00 PM17:00

Independent Study (SY)

Today is the third class in our current four class set. The this study period has been paid for. We will start class with a casual conversation. We will discuss school topics and finish with reading, discussion, and vocabulary.

we will continue discussing philosophy, current events, and Swedish culture.

And working on your design project

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Sep
5
5:00 PM17:00

Independent Study (SY)

Today is the second class in our new four class set. The this study period has been paid for. We will start class with a casual conversation. We will discuss school topics and finish with reading, discussion, and vocabulary.

we will continue discussing philosophy, current events, and Swedish culture.

Tell me about what it is like to be back in school

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Sep
5
4:00 PM16:00

Independent Study (ZR)

Today is the last class in our current four class set. We will begin class with a casual conversation. Next, we will review our writing. Please bring your printed or written writing to class. Our reading today is an essay by Angela Duckworth. Please underline any phrases or words that are unfamiliar. We can discuss them together. Our listening is about Discovery Park. Please focus on time. I have provided some discussion questions

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This is our writing assignment. We need to be thinking about wrapping this up. Z- you need to share a google doc with me. R- you can email your writing or share a google doc. I am excited to see what you have.

The Role of Activism: How did the various advocacy groups—from citizens to Native American tribes—shape the final purpose and design of Discovery Park?

Balancing Past and Future: Should more of the original military buildings have been preserved to honor the site's history as Fort Lawton, or was the push for a 'wilderness' experience the right choice?

Defining 'Wilderness' in a City: What does it mean to create a 'passive' park in a major metropolitan area, and why is this distinction important compared to active recreational spaces?

Indigenous Stewardship: How does acknowledging the 4,000-year history of the First Peoples of the Salish Sea change our understanding of what it means to 'restore' this land today?

Future Sustainability: As Seattle continues to grow, what are the biggest challenges in maintaining a 'place of quiet and tranquility' while accommodating increasing numbers of visitors?

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Sep
5
3:00 PM15:00

Independent Study (JM)

Today is the third class in your current four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Next, we will cover the news news, questions, and quick translation. We will discuss the reading and listening material. Our reading today is about successful traits and our listening is about voluntary imprisonment. I have provided you with a few questions to help you digest the material. We will end class with your wisdom.

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  • Could complete isolation in a small space really help someone manage modern stress better than other relaxation methods?

  • Is it ironic that people choose a prison-like environment to experience freedom and peace of mind?

  • Do you think the high-pressure work culture in places like South Korea necessitates such extreme measures, or are there more effective ways to address worker exhaustion?

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Sep
5
11:30 AM11:30

Independent Study MA

Today is the last class in our current August four-class set. I have received the tuition payment for the this class period. We will begin class with a casual conversation. Our reading this week is about government AI. Our listening is about mixing convenience store drinks. Try to listen to as much as possible. We will review units 10-11 in the new grammar in use workbook.

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Sep
5
10:00 AM10:00

ERT Saturday Edition

Today is the first class in the new September four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading this week is about summer movies. Please read as much as you can. The listening is about flock cameras. We will finish class with our grammar review. Writing the sentences on a separate piece of paper by hand is a wonderful way to practice.

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Sep
5
9:00 AM09:00

Independent Study (JK)

Today is the second class in our new September eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. I will provide the news topics. Our listening material today is about the Hugging Face hack. Please find some vocabulary words to discuss together. We will have quick translation exercise to finish the class.

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Sep
4
9:00 PM21:00

ERT Friday Edition

Today is the first class in our new September three class set. We will start class with a causal conversation. We will continue our speaking prompts and introduce a vocabulary exercise. Our reading today is about successful traits and our listening is about private equity and employee owned. Please watch as much as you can.

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Sep
4
9:30 AM09:30

Independent Study (WH)

Today is the seventh class of your current eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our reading discussion, and finish with a translation phrase. Today’s material is about the North Carolina’s tech triangle. Please note the three key points.

  • Academic-Driven Talent: The region leverages a dense concentration of top universities—including UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, and NC State—to provide a steady stream of highly skilled talent for the booming tech and biotech sectors.

  • Pro-Business Environment: North Carolina is consistently ranked as a top state for business due to its low corporate income taxes (currently 2.5% and moving toward zero) and a supportive ecosystem that encourages startups and corporate investment .

  • Infrastructure and Growth Challenges: While the region offers a lower cost of living compared to major tech hubs like San Francisco or Boston, it faces significant growing pains, specifically in public transportation and rising housing costs that have accelerated alongside the area's economic success .


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Sep
3
4:30 PM16:30

Independent Study (JiK)

Today is the third class of your new August four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about a flight delay. Our listening is about computer science.

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Sep
3
2:00 PM14:00

Independent Study (25)

Today is the first class in your new September four class set. We will begin class with a causal conversation. Our reading this week is about government AI. Our listening is about cleaning and cooking red snapper. We will finish with some sentence practice.

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Sep
3
12:00 PM12:00

Independent Study (8)

Today is the second class of our new new August/September four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about asking for help. Our listening is an about Beast Runner. We will finish class with a translation exercise.

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Sep
3
11:00 AM11:00

Independent Study (KW)

Today is the third class in our current June/July four class set. We will begin class with a casual conversation. your reading this week is about lucky hotels. Please highlight any words or phrases that are unfamiliar. Our listening material today is an interview with Chae Taewon speaking English. We will finish with grammar units 57-58.

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Daily English Worksheets

Worksheet 5

Worksheet 6

Worksheet 7

Worksheet 8

Worksheet 9

Worksheet 10

Worksheet 11

Worksheet 12

Worksheet 13

Worksheet 14

Worksheet 15

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Sep
2
9:30 PM21:30

Independent Study (JK)

Today is the first class in our new September eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. I will provide the news topics. Our listening material today is about Meta. Please refer to the discussion questions. We will have quick translation exercise to finish the class.

  • How should companies balance the use of AI with human employee morale during major transitions?

  • What are the potential risks of relying on AI to replace human-led team structures too quickly?

  • Why might internal feedback and reliability issues be more effective at stopping strategic changes than executive planning?

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Aug
31
9:00 PM21:00

Independent Study (WM)

Today is the third class in our current August/September eight class set. We will start with a casual conversation. Next, we will discuss the news news. Today’s material is about the police misconduct regarding missing persons. Please highlight vocabulary words to discuss in class.

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Aug
31
6:30 PM18:30

Independent Study (SM)

Today is the third class in our current August four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our material today is about games. I have also included a reading for you. Today’s reading is about eating the same food every day. Please underline 3 vocabulary words to discuss in class.

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Aug
31
9:30 AM09:30

Independent Study (WH)

Today is the sixth class of your current eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our reading discussion, and finish with a translation phrase. Today’s material is about the government AI plan. Please highlight vocabulary to discuss in class.

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Aug
29
5:00 PM17:00

Independent Study (SY)

Today is the first class in our new four class set. The this study period has been paid for. We will start class with a casual conversation. We will discuss school topics and finish with reading, discussion, and vocabulary.

we will continue discussing philosophy, current events, and Swedish culture.

Tell me about what it is like to be back in school

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Aug
29
3:00 PM15:00

Independent Study (JM)

Today is the second class in your current four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Next, we will cover the news news, questions, and quick translation. We will discuss the reading and listening material. Our reading today is about friendship and our listening is about social media. I have provided you with a few questions to help you digest the material. We will end class with your wisdom.

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Should courts regulate product design? Is it fair for the legal system to dictate how tech companies build features like infinite scroll and autoplay?

Who is responsible for youth safety? Should the burden of protecting children online fall on the tech companies, parents, or government regulators?

Is this a "Big Tobacco" moment? Do you think this federal trial will lead to a fundamental shift in how social media companies are held liable for user health and mental wellbeing?

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Aug
29
11:30 AM11:30

Independent Study 4

Today is the third class in our current August four-class set. I have received the tuition payment for the this class period. We will begin class with a casual conversation. Our reading this week is about friendship. Our listening is about foraging. Try to listen to as much as possible. We will review units 8-9 in the new grammar in use workbook.

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Aug
29
10:00 AM10:00

ERT Saturday Edition

Today is an extra class in the August four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading this week is about eating the same thing everyday. Please read as much as you can. The listening is a Little League World Series highlight. We will finish class with our grammar review. Writing the sentences on a separate piece of paper by hand is a wonderful way to practice.

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Aug
29
9:00 AM09:00

Independent Study (JK)

Today is the last class in our current August eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. I will provide the news topics. Our listening material today is about tech in American schools. Today’s reading is longer, so please read as much as you can. We will have quick translation exercise to finish the class.

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Aug
28
9:00 PM21:00

ERT Friday Edition

Today is the last class in our current August three class set. We will start class with a causal conversation. We will continue our speaking prompts and introduce a vocabulary exercise. Our reading today is about eating the same thing every day and our listening is a couple’s travel vlog. The dialogue is natural and good for you. Please watch as much as you can.

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Aug
28
10:00 AM10:00

In Depth Discussion

Today is the last class in our current class period. We will begin class with a casual conversation. Followed by news news and questions. Our material today is about awkward moments and our listening is a delivery driver’s vlog. We will finish with our grammar sentences.

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Aug
28
9:30 AM09:30

Independent Study (WH)

Today is the fifth class of your current eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our data storytelling, and finish with the discussion questions. Today’s material is about the UNC Mobile Health clinic. Please review the discussion questions.

How do mobile clinics help overcome healthcare barriers?

Discuss the structural challenges people face when trying to access care and how taking services directly to the community can address these gaps.

Why is building trust essential for patient care?

Consider the experience of the clinic in Western Wake and why establishing a relationship is just as important as medical treatment for vulnerable populations.

How does this clinic transform student learning?

Reflect on the experience of nursing students who learn about the "social determinants of health" outside of a traditional classroom setting.

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Aug
27
4:30 PM16:30

Independent Study (JiK)

Today is the second class of your new August four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about awkward moments. Our listening is about Marble.

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Aug
27
2:00 PM14:00

Independent Study (25)

Today is the last class in your current August four class set. We will begin class with a causal conversation. Our reading this week is about TVM. Our listening is about pickling vs fermenting. We will finish with some sentence practice.

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Aug
27
12:00 PM12:00

Independent Study 8

Today is the first class of our new new August/September four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about personal questions. Our listening is an about world models. We will finish class with data storytelling.

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Aug
26
9:30 PM21:30

Independent Study (JK)

Today is the seventh class in our current August eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. I will provide the news topics. Our reading material today is about The Godmother of AI. We will have quick translation exercise to finish the class.

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Aug
26
9:00 PM21:00

Independent Study (WM)

Today is the second class in our new August/September eight class set. We will start with a casual conversation. Next, we will discuss the news news. Today’s material is about a work from home fight in Australia. I have included some discussion questions.

Is working from home a human right or a workplace benefit? Should the government legally mandate flexible work arrangements, or should this remain a matter for private employment contracts?

How can legislation balance employee needs with business reality? What mechanisms could effectively protect workers without placing an undue burden on small or large businesses?

Why has this sparked such controversy? Why do business groups fear this legislation would "bomb business back into the stone age," and what are the specific concerns they raise regarding workplace culture and efficiency?

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