Teaching classes at Bellingham Technical College

I have good news for the 2023-24 school year! This year I am working full time at Bellingham Technical College teaching English language classes for language learners. I teach two beginning English hybrid classes that meet in person and also have online homework on the Canvas platform. Students from Ukraine, Russia, Mexico, Colombia, Honduras and … Read more

Learn Language with Duolingo

Learn Language with Duolingo! This summer I have been using the Duolingo app to learn basic German. It is fun and keeps me motivated to study every day. Duolingo is an online language learning program that can help you learn English or another language in a fun interactive way to practice listening, speaking, reading and … Read more

Online Tutoring

No need to cancel class on this beautiful snowy day, I am set up to tutor with Google Hangouts, FaceTime or Skype through video chat.  If the roads are covered with snow and ice, or for many other reasons, it is so nice to have the flexibility to meet online. You can stay on track … Read more

My First Class…

My first class… In 2004, I taught my first ESL class in a neighborhood police station/community center. It was a morning class filled with immigrants from mainly Mexico, parents whose children were at school, or individuals who worked the afternoon shift. We practiced English conversation to use at the grocery store, medical appointments, the bank, … Read more

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Voice of America Learning English: U.S. History Lessons

Learning English

Are you studying reading, U.S. Citizenship, or do you think you may want to take the GED test in the future? This month I am trying out a new resource – U.S. History content from the Voice of America: Learning English website. Lesson topics include American Presidents, U.S. Congress, The Supreme Court, The Constitution and … Read more