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University of St. Thomas
Literacy Initiative for Today Program

Registration
Spring semester 
Saturday January 21 9-12
First day of class Saturday February 11
9-1 pm

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Fall 2022  Class Schedule  

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Level 1A                                         Lic. Sergio Yamaguchi                                                                            Malloy 012 

                                                        TEFL/TESOL Certified 
Level 2A                                         Eduardo Sanchez                                                                                     Malloy 019  
Level 3A                                         John Sanchez                                                                                           Malloy 013 
Level 4A                                         Maria Castillo                                                                                           Malloy 14 
Level 5/6                                        Hunter Flores/Carmela                                                                          Malloy 21 

                                                       TEFL/TESOL Certified 
Level 7/8                                        Michael Brown                                                                                        Malloy 22 
Adv. Conv.                                     Judy Spong                                                                                               Malloy 17 

                                                       TEFL/TESOL Certified 
Int. Conv.                                       Sarah Mitchell                                                                                          Malloy 16 
Beg. Conv.                                     Liz Bennett                                                                                                Malloy 25 
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                                                       TEFL/TESOL Certified 
Pron.                                               Malcom Williams                                                                                    Malloy 23  
 
 Substitutes: 
 Johanna Herrera, Maria Yupe, and Marilyn Lewis/TEFL/TESOL/ Certified. 

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CLASSES – Spring2023 STUDENT CALENDAR - Tentative ​-

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January
21 Registration for new students

 February
11 
Classes begin!!!  Final registration for new students 
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25 

 March
4  
11 No Classes Spring break 
18  
25 

 April
1 
8 
No Classes! Easter Holiday
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29 Last day of classes, Final Exam and Graduation 

   
If you have any questions or special situations regarding your classes,
please contact David Godwin at 713-301-7276. 


Literacy Initiative for Today (L.I.F.T.) Program 
 WELCOME TO THE L.I.F.T. CLASSES at the University of St. Thomas!  We are here to help you learn English.  We must all work together to make your learning experience a successful one. 
 PLEASE DO NOT MISS YOUR FIRST CLASS, you risk being dropped from the course. 
 
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your class. Classes begin on Saturday, February 11, 2023, and go to the basement of Malloy Hall.  Upon arriving at the Basement of Malloy Hall: 
  1. Check the lists located on the wall by door of this office; 
  2. Find your name on the ALPHABETICAL lists 
  3. Next to your name you will find your class level and room assignment 
  4. GO TO CLASS and prepare to learn a lot of English! 
​  If you do not find your class in the usual room, please ask at the LIFT office.   ***Please bring some paper/notebook, a pencil/pen and if possible, an English dictionary.  Your teacher will inform you about books on the first day of class. 
 ABOUT CLASSES: 
This is a 10-week, Saturday-only program:  Classes begin February 11, 2023 and end on Saturday,  April 29, 2023.  In addition to ESL levels 1-8, we offer pronunciation and conversation classes. Each class is 3 hours long.  Morning classes:  9 AM – 12 Noon 
 YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR CLASSMATES RECEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT OF THE PROGRAM.  In order to be considered for promotion to the next level, you cannot miss more than (3) three classes. If you have a special situation that will cause you to be late or absent, please let your teacher know.  PERFECT ATTENDANCE certificates will be given to those who attend all 30 hours of class. 
 Best wishes, 
David Godwin 
Director, L.I.F.T. Program, (713) 301-7276 

Susana Cuellar 
Coordinator, L.I.F.T. Program, (832) 488-4506
 
 DATES TO REMEMBER (Mark your calendars): 
  1. 1ST DAY OF CLASSES: February 11th 
  2. Spring Break (NO CLASSES) March 18th 
  3. Easter Holiday (NO CLASSES) April 8th 
  4. LAST DAY OF CLASSES & EXAMS April 29th 
GRADUATION:         
 
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LIFT PROGRAM – COURSE OFFERINGS
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Level 1:  Units 1-6 in LifePrints book 1 – introductions, present tense of regular verbs, present progressive tense, simple contractions, Wh- questions, would like + infinitive, giving personal information, giving directions, expressing emotions and needs, pronouns, verb to be, possessives…..
 
Level 2:  Units 7-12 LifePrints book 1 – describing symptoms, identifying parts of body, modals, using how much, dealing with money,prepositions of time, simple past tense of verb to be, describing problems, adverbs of frequency, expressing likes/dislikes, imperatives, nouns: count/noncount, superlatives, comparing/contrasting,….
 
Level 3:  Units 1-6 LifePrints book 2 – asking/answering questions about getting a job, modals can/can’t; positive/negative imperatives, giving reasons/explanations, negative questions, expressing needs, demonstratives, describing problems, regular and irregular past tense, dealing with money….
 
Level 4:  Unit 7-12 LifePrints book 2 – comparative adjectives, following doctor’s directions, asking for information, sequence words, future tense: will, modals, expressing concern, asking for clarification, describing problems, reporting success, adverbs of time, future (going to), past tense vs. past continuous past…
 
Level 5/6: Units 1-6 LifePrints book 3 – future tense: imperatives, where questions + modals, making small talk, requesting information over the phone, complaining, correcting, adverbs of indefinite frequency, passive voice, reflexive pronouns, following directions, reporting events; verifying & expressing preferences; past tense in time clauses prepositions of time & place
 
Level 7/8:  Endeavor 7   – This course aims to refine and strengthen the English usage skills of advanced students. Topics covered are reading comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and conversation and writing skills. Activities include reading aloud and discussion of stories and poetry, grammar exercises, student oral presentations to the class, and singing of songs. There are weekly vocabulary quizzes and writing assignments.
 
 
Beginner’s Conversation (At Work in U.S.) simple, basic conversation which encourages oral reading and builds pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary proficiency
 
Intermediate Conversation – Compelling American Conversations textbook includes 15 in-depth, thematic chapters with fluency-focused speaking exercises and short  writing tasks; engaging online activities where students "search and share" information from the internet with their classmates. Tailored for adult American immigrants studying English to improve their speaking skills.
 
Advanced Conversation – Compelling Conversations textbook is an innovative, fluency-focused textbook for advanced ESL students; primarily used in conversation classes, community colleges, adult schools, and private> tutors, thematic chapters with over 1350 questions and 500 memorable quotations and proverbs.   Must be level 5 and above to enroll.
 
Pronunciation –emphasizes speaking, sound discrimination, and standard intonation patterns in American-style English. Perfect for ESL students, TOEFL and TOEIC test takers and all others for whom English is a second language and who want to improve their pronunciation. Must be level 5 and above to enroll

Saturday ESL Classes
University of St. Thomas
Literacy Initiative for Today Program

8 Levels of English and 4 Intensive Classes.  Beg., Int. and Adv. Conversation and Pronunciation.
 
WHEN:  Saturday 9-12 pm
 
WHERE:           UNIVERSITY OF St. Thomas
                        3815 Mt. Vernon St.
                        Houston, Texas 77006
                        Malloy Hall
                        Basement
 
COST:              $55 Per Class
                        $28 for Book
                       
 Fall Semester starts on Saturday, September 10th and ends on Saturday, November 19th.
Registration, Saturday, August 20th 8-1PM
 
For more information contact:
 
David Godwin 713-301-7276 or dgodwin977@aol.com
Susana Cuellar 832-488-4506 or susanacq@sbcglobal.net
 
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