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 in my current ESL classes
Get class information on Blackboard (Login necessary)Sites about Language
"Silent E" and -LY - These animations of Tom Lehrer's songs make English grammar even more fun! Make sure to turn on your speakers. (Double-click for a larger picture.)
Speech Accent Archive - Listen to samples of English spoken by native speakers of other languages.
International Dialects of English Archive - More samples of English dialects.
Language Guide - Listen to native speaker pronunciations in English and other languages. The English pronunciations are clear and accurate. There's a good grammar section also.
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.
English lessons and exercises
Mango Language - Free online learning course for English and other languages. You must have a Milwaukee County Library card to sign up, but you can use the program at any computer.
Free website to help adults learn English, sponsored by U.S. Department of Education.
English learning site with quizzes and more
Longman.com - Adult Students' Home Page
Other interesting sites
What the World Eats - a public radio story about a book called Hungry Planet, whose author interviewed families in 30 countries to find out what they eat and how much they spend on food. The link also goes to a written text and pictures.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. Open to the community! Reservations are required and may be made on line or by phone (414-297-6697.)
MATC Opticianry Department makes low cost eyeglasses for students, family, and staff. This link will also take you to Dental Services and other community resources.
Class Recipe Books - Recipes that were presented (and sometimes served) by OC6B students:
Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Spring 2011
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Book Group Lists - Interesting books to read on lots of topics.