In this ongoing class, ESL beginning learners will be learning new vocabulary by "visiting" different places.  Each week we will be discussing a new place.

Learners will practice speaking in complete sentences each week as we visit a different place.  Lessons will be taught using a teacher-made slide show.   
Before each class, learners will receive 3 worksheets.  They will receive one worksheet to practice writing the words, one set of flashcards for the words, and a coloring sheet.  These worksheets may be completed before class to prepare for the lesson or they may be done after class for extra practice.
Learners are welcome to attend for one week or drop in at any time.

January:
Week of January 1st- No class
Week of January 8th- Penguin (flippers, colony, chick, dive, waddle)
Week of January 15th- Snow (snowman, snowflake, shovel, boots, gloves/mittens)
Week of January 22nd- Ways to stay warm (fireplace, hot cocoa, earmuffs, coat, scarf)
Week of January 29th- Go for a Ride (car, truck, bike, bus, train)

February:
Week of February 5th- Pets (dog, cat, turtle, snake, hamster)
Week of February 12th- Valentine's Day (heart, balloons, card, flowers, chocolate)
Week of February 19th- Dentist (tooth/teeth, toothbrush, dentist, floss, mouth)
Week of February 26th- Post Office (letter, envelope, package, mail carrier, mailbox) 

March:
Week of March 4th- Spring (rain, umbrella, flower, rainbow, nest)
Week of March 11th- Butterfly (egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, larva, butterfly)
Week of March 18th- Kite (wind, diamond, colorful, string, run)
Week of March 25th- Easter (bunny, eggs, dye, basket, hide)

April:
Week of April 1st- Body (head, shoulders, knees, toes, face)
Week of April 8th- Body (legs, arms, stomach, hands, feet)
Week of April 15th- 5 Senses (sight, touch, smell, taste, hear)
Week of April 22nd- Emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared, excited)
Week of April 29th- Pond (turtle, fish, frog, duck, dragonfly)

May:
Week of May 6th- Garden (soil, worms, vegetables, roots, gardener) 
Week of May 13th- Insects (mosquito, ladybug, bee, grasshopper, butterfly)
Week of May 20th- Fruit  (berries- strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, banana, apple, grapes, orange)
Week of May 27th- Vegetables (corn, potato, broccoli, carrot, onion)

June:
Week of June 3rd- Sports (basketball, soccer, gymnastics, badminton, bike riding)
Week of June 10th- Flower (seed, leaf, stem, roots, flower)
Week of June 17th- Hike (field, trail, map, compass, animals)
Week of June 24th- Ice Cream (chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, cone, sundae)

July: 
Week of Ju.y 1st- America’s Independence (celebration, flag, fireworks, grill, parade)
Week of July 8th- Ocean (whale, dolphin, shark, boat, diver)
Week of July 15th- Beach (sandcastle, shore, wave, lifeguard, bucket/shovel)
Week of July 22nd- Picnic (picnic basket, blanket, sandwich, potato chips, dessert)
Week of July 29th- Amusement Park  (amusement park, swing ride, roller coaster, carousel, Ferris wheel)

August: 
Week of August 5th- Park (swing, slide, playground, monkey bars, children)
Week of August 12th- Weather (sunny, cloudy, rainy, stormy, windy)
Week of August 19th- Swimming Pool (swimming pool, swimsuit, diving board, float, lifeguard)
Week of August 26th- Camping (tent, lantern, sleeping bag, campfire, park ranger)

September: 
Week of September 2nd- Autumn (leaves, apple, chilly, acorn, rake)
Week of September 9th- School (student, desk, classroom, backpack, teacher)
Week of September 16th- All About Me ( family, favorite, birthday, home, hobby)
Week of September 23rd-Friends (friends, help, play, share, kindness)
Week of September 30th- Farm (cow, horse, chicken, pig, farmer)

October:  
Week of October 7th- Community Helpers (police officer, fireman, doctor, librarian, construction worker)
Week of October 14th- Fall Festival (pumpkin, hay ride, face paint, corn maze, scarecrow)
Week of October 21st- Haunted House (black cat, witch, skeleton, bat, spider) 
Week of October 28th- Halloween (jack-o-lantern, costume, candy, trick or treat, mask)

November:
Week of November 4th- Shapes (square, triangle, rectangle, circle, pentagon)
Week of November 11th- 3D Shapes (cube, cone, sphere, cylinder, rectangular prism)
Week of November 18th- Family (Mommy, Daddy, Sibling-Brother, Sister, Grandmother, Grandfather)
Week of November 25th- American Thanksgiving (feast, mashed potatoes, rolls, pie, parade)

December: 
Week of December 2nd- Winter (cold, snow, ice, freezing. windy)
Week of December 9th- Christmas (ornament, stocking, , decorations, lights Christmas tree)
Week of December 16th- Christmas (Santa Claus, sleigh, reindeer, bell, elf)
Week of December 23rd- What I Want for Christmas (gift/present, wish list, ribbon, wrapping paper, give)