Not many people use typewriters anymore, but did you know it was invented just a few blocks from MATC? Dena's ESL class stopped at 4th and State Streets to read about this important invention. Then we walked to the Milwaukee Historical Society to learn more interesting facts about our area.
Links to Interesting and Useful ESL Sites
For students
English learning site with quizzes and more
Longman.com - Adult Students' Home Page
Free website to help adults learn English, sponsored by U.S. Department of Education.
For students and everyone
Speech Accent Archive - Listen to samples of English spoken by native speakers of other languages.
International Dialects of English Archive - More sample of English dialects.
Easy phrases in many languages - learn to get along in 46 languages.
Map of languages spoken in the U.S. - check your zip code to see what your neighbors are speaking at home.
"Silent E" and "-LY" - These animations of Tom Lehrer's songs make English grammar even more fun! Make sure you turn on your speakers.
MATC Cuisine Fine Dining. MATC culinary arts students prepare delicious and elegant meals at great prices. They're open several days a week during the lunch hour, with a different menu each week. See the website for the current menu. Reservations are required and may be made on line or by phone (414-297-6697.)
Book Group Lists - My book group lists - interesting books to read on lots of topics.