May Newsletter 2013
Content
May 2013
NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
CESL
In this issue:
Introduction
English Slang
Go Teacher May
Birthdays!
Lexington Summer
o Weather
o Thursday Night Live
o Farmer’s Market
Upcoming Events
Go Teacher
Experiences
o My life in Lexington
The purpose of the Center for English as a Second Language
(CESL) at the University of Kentucky is to provide high quality
English language instruction for non-native English speakers in an
academic setting. At CESL, we assist students in achieving their
language proficiency goals for academic, professional, and social
purposes. Using a variety of instructional methods, the Center for
ESL establishes a strong foundation in writing, reading, grammar,
listening, and speaking. In addition to multi-level language
instruction, the Center for ESL provides cultural enrichment
opportunities to promote diversity and community involvement.
English Slang
24/7
Lucia Arizaga
o An American
Wedding
Janet Aga
Meaning: All the time; always available; without a break.
o River Run Hiking
Tania Lopez
Jose Flores
o Book Club Review
Bersabe Quinga
For example:
In New York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7.
I had to move because my neighbors played loud
dance music 24/7.
May Birthdays!
05/04 - Roddy Lopez
05/20 - Silvia Sarasti
Have a great birthday!
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Monthly Averages (Fahrenheit)
1. Remember to stay
hydrated! Drink water
throughout the day
2. Dress light and
comfortable
See more information at weather.com by
searching “Lexington, Kentucky”
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Derby Day Party
Get Involved!
Ecuadorian Student Organization
CESL is in the process of developing an Ecuadorian student organization! When more information
is available, CESL will notify all Go Teacher scholars.
Check out the UK CESL calendar in the office or online to find out
about other great events and organizations!
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Summer Events
Join us in Downtown Lexington every Thursday
evening, April 4 through October 31, 2013 for
Central Bank Thursday Night Live! Come to the
Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park from
4:30pm - 8:00pm for beverages, food from local
restaurants and of course, great music by live
bands! There is no admission charge to come and
listen to the bands play - food and beverages will
be available for purchase on a cash basis.
See the line-up online at www.downtownlex.com
The Lexington Farmers Market offers many items you will find nowhere else.
The freshest produce anywhere
Cut flowers and floral arrangements
Vegetable and flower transplants
Heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables.
Organic vegetables, meats and eggs.
Honey and honey products
Game Birds
Fresh and Dried Herbs
Mushrooms
Cheapside Park (Downtown)
Saturdays - 7am to 3pm
www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
My Life in Lexington
BY LUCIA ARÍZAGA
It has been four months since I left my country. I have never gone away from home for a long
time before. The much-awaited day came more quickly than I expected, and feelings of sadness and
excitement filled up my heart. I felt sad because I was leaving behind my family and my job. On the
other hand, I was excited about the new experiences I was going to have in the next seven months
abroad. So in the blink of the eye I found myself at Lexington airport in Kentucky where living and
studying has become a wonderful experience in my life.
I flew away from Ecuador with three other Ecuadorians: Sandra who is Lojana like me, Tania who
is from Cotopaxi, and Lorena who is from Quito. All of us had just met one another at the airport. A kind
Korean guy picked us up at the Bluegrass Airport and took us to the Red Mile Village apartments, which
would be our residence for the next seven months. There we met a gentle man, Jason, who welcomed us
and explained to us about our new apartment. After that he guided us up to the third floor of the last
building where we found our apartment, which was beautiful, comfortable, and big enough for four
people. Red Mile Village apartments are located in a lovely area ten minutes by bus from the UK’s
campus. My new friends and I went to explore the campus and the city while the rest of the Ecuadorians
were arriving.
In a few days the spring courses started; we were split into two groups of morning and
afternoon classes. Our classmates are from China, Iraq, Brazil, Colombia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, which
makes the class environment very interesting because we can interact with other English speakers and
deal with their different accents. Furthermore, it has permitted us to exchange information about our
cultures during the different activities that teachers prepare for us in class and during excursions. Classes
are challenging and rewarding, and most of the time I am studying and doing homework. In other
words, I am so busy learning a lot, but during my free time I really enjoy myself.
Weekends are a unique chance to make time for entertainment, although I do feel pressure
about finishing our Monday assignments. The administration of the Go Teacher Program is always
creating incredible events and taking us to wonderful places in and out of Lexington. One of the
amazing trips was when we went to Louisville, a-two-hour drive from Lexington, to visit the Kentucky
Derby Museum at Churchill Downs and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. It was amazing to be
at the Kentucky Derby that had its first horse race in 1875. An average of 150,000 visitors comes each
year to see this event, which is very important in the culture of Kentucky. A lot of money is wagered on
“the most exciting two minutes in sports,” which is also called “The Run for the Roses”, because an
enormous garland of red roses is draped around the winning horse’s neck. Also in the museum, which is
adjacent to the derby, is a great gallery of the most outstanding ladies hats; these hats are not only are a
fashion tradition, they are also a symbol of good luck.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
My Life in Lexington Continued
BY LUCIA ARÍZAGA
An enormous bat of 68,000 pounds, which is considered the largest in the world, welcomes
visitors to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. To visit this place was an incredible opportunity to
see how bats were made by hand in the past and how now they are produced with high technology
machines today. Also we can see the complete process of how bats get a perfect finish before they are
taken to the store. Furthermore, we had a great time in the museum where we could see many
interesting things such as new and modern baseball outfits, different models of bats and balls through
the years, picturesque scenery of the factory in its earliest days, and wax statues of baseball players. My
colleagues and I really enjoyed this fantastic experience.
There are, of course, other things that I could mention about my life in Lexington and that have
already become a part of my memories. However, I am sure that I have told you about how comfortable
and lovely the area is where I live, how engaging and motivating my classes are at the university, and
how much fun and education I got when I visited the tourist places of Kentucky. This is enough to
create a clear picture of how incredible an experience my life in Lexington is.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
American Wedding
BY JANET AGA
th
I enjoyed the wedding event hosted by Bridges International last February 17 , 2013 here in Lexington. My
friends and I were grateful for the invitation because I had the chance to attend an American wedding at a Christian
church. It was something I had never experienced before. I also would call it a multicultural wedding because most of the
guests were from different countries and many of the guests attend CESL. I would like to thank Bridges International and
Lina Crocker for organizing this wonderful opportunity for us to meet more friends and practice English.
When I arrived at the church, I quickly took pictures and found a seat in the middle. The church was beautiful
with wedding decorations. It was clean and everyone was quiet. The groom was waiting for the bride, and as the she
entered, the relatives, family, and friends stood to watch her walk down the aisle. Traditionally, the father gives away the
bride. The priest said, “We have come together in the presence of God, to witness the marriage of Chaz and Karínne, to ask
his blessing on them, and to share in their joy.
I also felt a special LOVE there. I really enjoyed attending a Christian wedding. After the wedding ceremony
there was a reception with some food, drinks, and some dancing. It was fun.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
A Hike in Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
BY TANIA LOPEZ
Lexington is the perfect city for enjoying a variety of adventures: horseracing, historic sites, cultural
events, sports contests, natural scenery and more. Once again, the Ecuadorian Go Teacher Program group
had the opportunity to discover an amazing place in this fantastic city. At the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, a
unique natural park with an incredible landscape, we had the chance to learn about history and biodiversity.
The coolness of the spring weather invited us to have a fun walk. At the nature center, we could see
some exhibits related to the fauna - animals’ bones and preserved mammals such as the Bobcat, the Red Fox,
and the Muskrat, and some birds like the Cedar Waxwing and the Eastern Screech Owl. This place also
displayed some fossil evidence in rocks, historic materials, pamphlets with information about the mysterious
species of the place, and trial maps.
After visiting the small museum, we met a friendly guide who conducted us to the trail. So, as eager
explorers, we continued the adventure behind her. We walked by the pathways admiring the tall trees, the
wildflowers, and some insect habitats while she provided us interesting information about them. Every
participant of the group was curious and examined the types of species found throughout the walk. There we
could contemplate a beautiful black cherry tree where some caterpillars had built a nest on its branches. We
were not lucky at finding some deer, but we could see their footprints in the wet mud.
We also learned history! The guide provided us a brief historic outline of the first settlers of the place;
there was the grave of Archibald Moore, one of the owners, and a member of the family that had inhabited
the place. Every participant paid attention at everything the expert guide told.
The winter colors were saying good-bye and amazing views of spring time were just being born. We
were not lucky enough to see the great diversity of hundreds of species of flowers or butterflies; however, we
enjoyed of a wooded walk and took pictures of beautiful surroundings.
Finally we reached the most fantastic sight of the sanctuary. There sat the wonderful Kentucky River,
just one hundred meters below from where we stood to enjoy the scene. It was a delightful area where the
view was breathtaking. It seemed to be a refuge where we can go to forget our stressful routines and to
recharge our positive energy to continue our urban issues.
We Ecuadorian people really enjoy discovering Lexington’s treasures and we are surprised day after
day by this charming city that makes us feel at home.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
A Visit to the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
BY JOSE FLORES
Since I arrived in Lexington, Kentucky, I have had wonderful experiences which I will never forget.
One of them, for example, took place on Saturday, April 12, 2013.
It was an amazing experience because all of the Ecuadorian teachers from the “Go Teacher” program
went to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary for a hike and a tour of Kentucky wildflowers.
Raven Run is a great place dedicated to preserving the beauty of nature. In the Sanctuary, we could
see many unique displays and a variety of exhibits such as pamphlets about birds, mammals, trees, and the
history of the place. Before hiking, our tour guide, Casey, explained to us that there are over 600 species of
different plants and over 200 species of birds in the area that visitors can enjoy. She stated that it is prohibited
to pick up flowers and destroy the living or non-living things. Moreover, hiking is limited to the trail system to
protect the flora and fauna of the area. For this reason, Ecuadorians were asked to hike only on the marked
trail. Furthermore, we enjoyed both hiking and learning about the wildlife. The sunny day made the experience
pleasant; everybody enjoyed discovering interesting things. For example, when we were outside, the guide
explained to us about some plants like Dandelions and Dutchman’s Breeches. To illustrate this, Dandelions are
adapted to grow in sunny and open places, and Dutchman’s Breeches are well known because they contain
many alkaloids that may have effects on the brain and heart.
In addition, we learned that both Native Americans and Europeans have lived in this countryside. In
the 18th century farms were established and dedicated to grow corn, where Raven Run Nature Sanctuary is
located today. At the Sanctuary we could see the Prather Family cemetery in which three family members were
buried.
As we continued walking on the trail, we could see some different kinds of trees and many people
who were enjoying the wildlife like us. Finally, we went to the Kentucky River, which looked like the “Grand
Canyon”. It was amazing to see the river. In conclusion, I would say that all Ecuadorians enjoyed both taking
some beautiful pictures and having a great time exercising together.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Reading Club Review
BY BERSABE QUINGA
A Book Club is formed by a group of students in order to read and share experiences
about a specific book. It is important for the development of reading skills. Students who like
to read and want to improve their reading go there once a week.
Our club meets on Wednesday from 1pm to 2pm. This club is led by Mrs. Lina Crocker.
At the moment, we are reading The Color of the Water. Each chapter gives us wonderful
messages and lets us know a story about a real family. Through reading, it is feasible to learn
new vocabulary, idioms and phrases which help us to understand the reading section in a
better way. Moreover, reading improves the skills of listening, speaking, writing and grammar
because they work in an integrated way.
I feel that participating in a book club is beneficial. I read the book at home or in my
free time because when students go to the next meeting, they summarize the information, give
opinions and analyze the important points from the book’s chapter. This is a good chance to
practice English and improve speaking and pronunciation. Through reading, students can get a
lot of information about any kind of book and they are in contact with other students.
To sum up, the most important parts of the book club are the motivation and the
interest for reading because reading shows the road to knowledge and freedom. Reading lets
us travel in time and space with the objective of understanding life, the environment, the
customs, and the thoughts of the greatest men who make stories in order to develop the
imagination and creativity and to enrich our knowledge little by little.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The link to Go Teacher Kentucky’s
facebook group is on the website!
NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
CESL
In this issue:
Introduction
English Slang
Go Teacher May
Birthdays!
Lexington Summer
o Weather
o Thursday Night Live
o Farmer’s Market
Upcoming Events
Go Teacher
Experiences
o My life in Lexington
The purpose of the Center for English as a Second Language
(CESL) at the University of Kentucky is to provide high quality
English language instruction for non-native English speakers in an
academic setting. At CESL, we assist students in achieving their
language proficiency goals for academic, professional, and social
purposes. Using a variety of instructional methods, the Center for
ESL establishes a strong foundation in writing, reading, grammar,
listening, and speaking. In addition to multi-level language
instruction, the Center for ESL provides cultural enrichment
opportunities to promote diversity and community involvement.
English Slang
24/7
Lucia Arizaga
o An American
Wedding
Janet Aga
Meaning: All the time; always available; without a break.
o River Run Hiking
Tania Lopez
Jose Flores
o Book Club Review
Bersabe Quinga
For example:
In New York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7.
I had to move because my neighbors played loud
dance music 24/7.
May Birthdays!
05/04 - Roddy Lopez
05/20 - Silvia Sarasti
Have a great birthday!
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Monthly Averages (Fahrenheit)
1. Remember to stay
hydrated! Drink water
throughout the day
2. Dress light and
comfortable
See more information at weather.com by
searching “Lexington, Kentucky”
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Derby Day Party
Get Involved!
Ecuadorian Student Organization
CESL is in the process of developing an Ecuadorian student organization! When more information
is available, CESL will notify all Go Teacher scholars.
Check out the UK CESL calendar in the office or online to find out
about other great events and organizations!
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Summer Events
Join us in Downtown Lexington every Thursday
evening, April 4 through October 31, 2013 for
Central Bank Thursday Night Live! Come to the
Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park from
4:30pm - 8:00pm for beverages, food from local
restaurants and of course, great music by live
bands! There is no admission charge to come and
listen to the bands play - food and beverages will
be available for purchase on a cash basis.
See the line-up online at www.downtownlex.com
The Lexington Farmers Market offers many items you will find nowhere else.
The freshest produce anywhere
Cut flowers and floral arrangements
Vegetable and flower transplants
Heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables.
Organic vegetables, meats and eggs.
Honey and honey products
Game Birds
Fresh and Dried Herbs
Mushrooms
Cheapside Park (Downtown)
Saturdays - 7am to 3pm
www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
My Life in Lexington
BY LUCIA ARÍZAGA
It has been four months since I left my country. I have never gone away from home for a long
time before. The much-awaited day came more quickly than I expected, and feelings of sadness and
excitement filled up my heart. I felt sad because I was leaving behind my family and my job. On the
other hand, I was excited about the new experiences I was going to have in the next seven months
abroad. So in the blink of the eye I found myself at Lexington airport in Kentucky where living and
studying has become a wonderful experience in my life.
I flew away from Ecuador with three other Ecuadorians: Sandra who is Lojana like me, Tania who
is from Cotopaxi, and Lorena who is from Quito. All of us had just met one another at the airport. A kind
Korean guy picked us up at the Bluegrass Airport and took us to the Red Mile Village apartments, which
would be our residence for the next seven months. There we met a gentle man, Jason, who welcomed us
and explained to us about our new apartment. After that he guided us up to the third floor of the last
building where we found our apartment, which was beautiful, comfortable, and big enough for four
people. Red Mile Village apartments are located in a lovely area ten minutes by bus from the UK’s
campus. My new friends and I went to explore the campus and the city while the rest of the Ecuadorians
were arriving.
In a few days the spring courses started; we were split into two groups of morning and
afternoon classes. Our classmates are from China, Iraq, Brazil, Colombia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, which
makes the class environment very interesting because we can interact with other English speakers and
deal with their different accents. Furthermore, it has permitted us to exchange information about our
cultures during the different activities that teachers prepare for us in class and during excursions. Classes
are challenging and rewarding, and most of the time I am studying and doing homework. In other
words, I am so busy learning a lot, but during my free time I really enjoy myself.
Weekends are a unique chance to make time for entertainment, although I do feel pressure
about finishing our Monday assignments. The administration of the Go Teacher Program is always
creating incredible events and taking us to wonderful places in and out of Lexington. One of the
amazing trips was when we went to Louisville, a-two-hour drive from Lexington, to visit the Kentucky
Derby Museum at Churchill Downs and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. It was amazing to be
at the Kentucky Derby that had its first horse race in 1875. An average of 150,000 visitors comes each
year to see this event, which is very important in the culture of Kentucky. A lot of money is wagered on
“the most exciting two minutes in sports,” which is also called “The Run for the Roses”, because an
enormous garland of red roses is draped around the winning horse’s neck. Also in the museum, which is
adjacent to the derby, is a great gallery of the most outstanding ladies hats; these hats are not only are a
fashion tradition, they are also a symbol of good luck.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
My Life in Lexington Continued
BY LUCIA ARÍZAGA
An enormous bat of 68,000 pounds, which is considered the largest in the world, welcomes
visitors to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. To visit this place was an incredible opportunity to
see how bats were made by hand in the past and how now they are produced with high technology
machines today. Also we can see the complete process of how bats get a perfect finish before they are
taken to the store. Furthermore, we had a great time in the museum where we could see many
interesting things such as new and modern baseball outfits, different models of bats and balls through
the years, picturesque scenery of the factory in its earliest days, and wax statues of baseball players. My
colleagues and I really enjoyed this fantastic experience.
There are, of course, other things that I could mention about my life in Lexington and that have
already become a part of my memories. However, I am sure that I have told you about how comfortable
and lovely the area is where I live, how engaging and motivating my classes are at the university, and
how much fun and education I got when I visited the tourist places of Kentucky. This is enough to
create a clear picture of how incredible an experience my life in Lexington is.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
American Wedding
BY JANET AGA
th
I enjoyed the wedding event hosted by Bridges International last February 17 , 2013 here in Lexington. My
friends and I were grateful for the invitation because I had the chance to attend an American wedding at a Christian
church. It was something I had never experienced before. I also would call it a multicultural wedding because most of the
guests were from different countries and many of the guests attend CESL. I would like to thank Bridges International and
Lina Crocker for organizing this wonderful opportunity for us to meet more friends and practice English.
When I arrived at the church, I quickly took pictures and found a seat in the middle. The church was beautiful
with wedding decorations. It was clean and everyone was quiet. The groom was waiting for the bride, and as the she
entered, the relatives, family, and friends stood to watch her walk down the aisle. Traditionally, the father gives away the
bride. The priest said, “We have come together in the presence of God, to witness the marriage of Chaz and Karínne, to ask
his blessing on them, and to share in their joy.
I also felt a special LOVE there. I really enjoyed attending a Christian wedding. After the wedding ceremony
there was a reception with some food, drinks, and some dancing. It was fun.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
A Hike in Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
BY TANIA LOPEZ
Lexington is the perfect city for enjoying a variety of adventures: horseracing, historic sites, cultural
events, sports contests, natural scenery and more. Once again, the Ecuadorian Go Teacher Program group
had the opportunity to discover an amazing place in this fantastic city. At the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, a
unique natural park with an incredible landscape, we had the chance to learn about history and biodiversity.
The coolness of the spring weather invited us to have a fun walk. At the nature center, we could see
some exhibits related to the fauna - animals’ bones and preserved mammals such as the Bobcat, the Red Fox,
and the Muskrat, and some birds like the Cedar Waxwing and the Eastern Screech Owl. This place also
displayed some fossil evidence in rocks, historic materials, pamphlets with information about the mysterious
species of the place, and trial maps.
After visiting the small museum, we met a friendly guide who conducted us to the trail. So, as eager
explorers, we continued the adventure behind her. We walked by the pathways admiring the tall trees, the
wildflowers, and some insect habitats while she provided us interesting information about them. Every
participant of the group was curious and examined the types of species found throughout the walk. There we
could contemplate a beautiful black cherry tree where some caterpillars had built a nest on its branches. We
were not lucky at finding some deer, but we could see their footprints in the wet mud.
We also learned history! The guide provided us a brief historic outline of the first settlers of the place;
there was the grave of Archibald Moore, one of the owners, and a member of the family that had inhabited
the place. Every participant paid attention at everything the expert guide told.
The winter colors were saying good-bye and amazing views of spring time were just being born. We
were not lucky enough to see the great diversity of hundreds of species of flowers or butterflies; however, we
enjoyed of a wooded walk and took pictures of beautiful surroundings.
Finally we reached the most fantastic sight of the sanctuary. There sat the wonderful Kentucky River,
just one hundred meters below from where we stood to enjoy the scene. It was a delightful area where the
view was breathtaking. It seemed to be a refuge where we can go to forget our stressful routines and to
recharge our positive energy to continue our urban issues.
We Ecuadorian people really enjoy discovering Lexington’s treasures and we are surprised day after
day by this charming city that makes us feel at home.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
A Visit to the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
BY JOSE FLORES
Since I arrived in Lexington, Kentucky, I have had wonderful experiences which I will never forget.
One of them, for example, took place on Saturday, April 12, 2013.
It was an amazing experience because all of the Ecuadorian teachers from the “Go Teacher” program
went to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary for a hike and a tour of Kentucky wildflowers.
Raven Run is a great place dedicated to preserving the beauty of nature. In the Sanctuary, we could
see many unique displays and a variety of exhibits such as pamphlets about birds, mammals, trees, and the
history of the place. Before hiking, our tour guide, Casey, explained to us that there are over 600 species of
different plants and over 200 species of birds in the area that visitors can enjoy. She stated that it is prohibited
to pick up flowers and destroy the living or non-living things. Moreover, hiking is limited to the trail system to
protect the flora and fauna of the area. For this reason, Ecuadorians were asked to hike only on the marked
trail. Furthermore, we enjoyed both hiking and learning about the wildlife. The sunny day made the experience
pleasant; everybody enjoyed discovering interesting things. For example, when we were outside, the guide
explained to us about some plants like Dandelions and Dutchman’s Breeches. To illustrate this, Dandelions are
adapted to grow in sunny and open places, and Dutchman’s Breeches are well known because they contain
many alkaloids that may have effects on the brain and heart.
In addition, we learned that both Native Americans and Europeans have lived in this countryside. In
the 18th century farms were established and dedicated to grow corn, where Raven Run Nature Sanctuary is
located today. At the Sanctuary we could see the Prather Family cemetery in which three family members were
buried.
As we continued walking on the trail, we could see some different kinds of trees and many people
who were enjoying the wildlife like us. Finally, we went to the Kentucky River, which looked like the “Grand
Canyon”. It was amazing to see the river. In conclusion, I would say that all Ecuadorians enjoyed both taking
some beautiful pictures and having a great time exercising together.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Reading Club Review
BY BERSABE QUINGA
A Book Club is formed by a group of students in order to read and share experiences
about a specific book. It is important for the development of reading skills. Students who like
to read and want to improve their reading go there once a week.
Our club meets on Wednesday from 1pm to 2pm. This club is led by Mrs. Lina Crocker.
At the moment, we are reading The Color of the Water. Each chapter gives us wonderful
messages and lets us know a story about a real family. Through reading, it is feasible to learn
new vocabulary, idioms and phrases which help us to understand the reading section in a
better way. Moreover, reading improves the skills of listening, speaking, writing and grammar
because they work in an integrated way.
I feel that participating in a book club is beneficial. I read the book at home or in my
free time because when students go to the next meeting, they summarize the information, give
opinions and analyze the important points from the book’s chapter. This is a good chance to
practice English and improve speaking and pronunciation. Through reading, students can get a
lot of information about any kind of book and they are in contact with other students.
To sum up, the most important parts of the book club are the motivation and the
interest for reading because reading shows the road to knowledge and freedom. Reading lets
us travel in time and space with the objective of understanding life, the environment, the
customs, and the thoughts of the greatest men who make stories in order to develop the
imagination and creativity and to enrich our knowledge little by little.
May 2013
MAY 2013 NEWSLETTER
CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The link to Go Teacher Kentucky’s
facebook group is on the website!
