Nate's SSP Classes

By Nate Feldman  *Yesterday, we discussed shopping trends and how many people are shopping online these days, something that is having a strong effect on malls and other shops.  Are there any other shopping trends you are familiar with these days?

 By Nate Feldman We will watch a video about Shopping Trends and how they are affecting malls.  Answer the questions based on the video: What does the phrase “dying mall” usually refer to? a) A mall that is expanding b) A mall with fewer shoppers and many closed stores c) A mall that is only open during holidays d) A mall that sells second-hand items Why are many malls losing customers? a) People prefer to shop at local markets b) Online shopping has become more popular c) Malls are too far from cities d) Stores refuse to offer discounts For discussion: Do you still like shopping in malls?  What are trends in shopping these days?  Do people prefer shopping in person or in malls?

  I bet that you are happy! (95-100% certain) You are probably happy! (80-90% certain) Maybe you are happy! (40-60% certain) I doubt that you are happy! (0-10% certain)   *What are your theories about the Nazca Lines?   Try to use the expressions above in your discussions.     For example, I am not sure what the Nazca lines were because I am not an expert in this field.   Nevertheless, I have some theories.   Maybe, they were from their religion and the symbols represented something.   Some people say they come from aliens, but I doubt that it was aliens.  

 By Nate Feldman *A computer was stolen last night from the classroom.  One of you is the person that stole it.  You will go around the room being a detective and will interview the students.  Ask questions like this: *Where were you last night? *What were you doing? *Did you see the computer?   (you don't have to ask these exact questions) After you are done interviewing all of the students, we will try to guess who stole the computer! 

Give awards in the class for the following subjects:    The funniest student The most organized backpack The best smile The most interesting hobby The fastest eater The most creative outfit The laziest pet The most unusual talent Be ready to come to the class and present the awards.  You can make pictures with awards or trophies.

 What did you do this weekend? For example, this weekend I went to New York City.  I walked in Riverside Park.  I had lunch at a Thai restaurant.  Then, I saw a movie.  After that, I went to a cafe and had some coffee with a pastry.  Finally, I walked back to the train station and returned to Pennsylvania.  

 By Nate Feldman I work at ELS (it’s a habit/routine/general fact of mine).   I stu d y English.   I play music.   I watch a lot of Netflix programs. I miss my family in my country.   My friend works at ELS.   My friend stud ies English. My sister plays sports. Mr. Nate carr ies bags to classes every day. My brother wat ch es a lot of Netflix programs.   The student miss es his/her family.   She tries so hard to speak better English. He cries every day   She goes to class.   He does the homework.   He washes the clothing. She watchs TV.   She fixes the car.   I like/I don’t like You like/you don’t like She likes/She doesn’t like He likes/he doesn’t like   I teach classes at ELS Philadelphia (habit/routine)   I am teaching my SSP class right now.     I am playing               ...

By Nate Feldman Objective: Use spoken English to describe picture stories you see.