Summer GECO was an intermediate to advanced 4-week ESL course held from 6/29/2020 to 7/24/2020. Here you can find our old class calendar and weekly lessons and materials. Many extension activities from this course are still available on the "Activities" page.
Summer GECO Class Calendar.
Week One: English in context. We use English in many different ways. The way we talk changes for places, people, and needs. This week, we'll talk about speaking politely, expressing emotions, greetings, and common idioms.
Week Two: Housing and maintenance. This week, we'll learn vocabulary about housing like renting an apartment and asking for maintenance. We'll practice having these conversations. We'll also look at the alternative housing movement in the U.S.
Week Three: Driving and giving directions. This week, we'll look at common traffic signs. Also, we'll practice giving and understanding directions.
Week Four: Jobs and phone calls. Getting a job is a complicated process. This week, we'll look at different steps in the job process like resumes and interviews. Also, we'll look at skills for talking on the phone.