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Jill Rolston-Yates has taught EFL in Japan, ESL in Intensive English Programs at University of Hawaii and Texas State, San Marcos, and ESL to immigrants and refugees in Adult Schools and the Cambodian Family Literacy Program in Southern California. She has also authored two English Conversation texts, Genbai no Eikaiwa, 1 & 2, with GEOS publications, Japan. She holds a BA from Whitman College in Psychology and Theater, an MFA from the University of Hawaii in Asian Theater, and an Adult Education Credential in ESL from the University of California, Los Angeles. She currently teaches ESL at Texas Intensive English Programs and serves on the TexTESOL3 Board.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Le San Michele ESL Classes

Interested in improving your English? Conversational English classes available in the beautiful Le San Michele setting, Buda, Texas. Pair work, Group work, interactive games, and listening exercises are emphasized to allow plenty of hands on practice.

Spring, 2010 schedule:

Beginning English as a Second Language: Thursdays: 2-3 pm, cost: $60 for a 5-week session. (6-10 people per class)
Intermediate English as a Second Language: Thursdays: 3:15- 4:15 pm, cost: $60 for a 5-week session. (6- 10 people per class)
Private Lessons: One on one language study- $40/ hour, scheduled Tuesday or Thursday afternoons.

Contact Jill or Le San Michele for start dates for next session.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

First week of school

We just finished the first week of Spring Semester at Texas State University, San Marcos. At TSIE, I am teaching Oral Skills 1500/2500, Reading 3500, and Writing 4500. The first two classes I taught last semester, and the third is a new challenge I am enjoying! Like my writing students, I am going to challenge myself this semester and write regularly in this blog! Love, love, love my job- such diversity in our program. I have students this semester from Saudi Arabia, Korea, China, Japan, Mexico, Venezuela, Columbia, India, Cameroon, the list goes on... I will be learning alot, I'm sure!