by Sanh Nguyen, Vietnam
My first day here I felt worried because it was the first time I went so far. But I was really enchanted with this country. Everything was beautiful and everybody was friendly. Sometimes I was sad and remembered my country where my mom and brothers and sisters were living. My daughter was married and lived here for eight years. She had a cute baby. I felt happy so much because I could have my family together, my wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandson and I.
The first days I couldn't understand anything and didn't drive. But little by little I will understand and drive. Now I like it here. I feel so very happy.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
My First Day in the United States
by Ivan Moiseev, Moldova
My first day here I felt happy and tired. Happy because I see people in my family, and the opportunity for my family to live in the United States. Tired because a long time on the plane.
My first day here I felt happy and tired. Happy because I see people in my family, and the opportunity for my family to live in the United States. Tired because a long time on the plane.
My First Day in the United States
by Hanh Nguyen, Vietnam
I came to Seattle on the day of summer. Everything was beautiful. I felt very happy because I met my husband after 4 years apart. My husband was happy, too. Then after that, I felt sad because I missed my father, my mom , and my sisters. I also felt sad when I heard the people speaking English because I didn't understand. Now I like it here. I am very happy because my family loves it here.
I came to Seattle on the day of summer. Everything was beautiful. I felt very happy because I met my husband after 4 years apart. My husband was happy, too. Then after that, I felt sad because I missed my father, my mom , and my sisters. I also felt sad when I heard the people speaking English because I didn't understand. Now I like it here. I am very happy because my family loves it here.
My First Day in the United States
by Fatoumata Diallo, Guinea
My first day here I felt sad because I was apart from my family. The next day my husband told me, "Don't be sad. I am here with you, my love."
My first day here I felt sad because I was apart from my family. The next day my husband told me, "Don't be sad. I am here with you, my love."
My First Day in the United States
by Kesete Berhane, Eritriya
When I came here, I was very confused because the people were talking English. I felt very bad because I couldn't understand anything. But my family met me in the airport. When I saw my wife, I was very happy. They picked me up by car and we went to their home. I was very glad and my family was, too.
When I came here, I was very confused because the people were talking English. I felt very bad because I couldn't understand anything. But my family met me in the airport. When I saw my wife, I was very happy. They picked me up by car and we went to their home. I was very glad and my family was, too.
My First Day in the United States
by Valentina Sirbu, Moldova
My first day here I felt good because I saw my parents, sisters, and grandchildren. When I came here, I was impressed by so much greenery. I'm happy because I am together with my husband and my daughter.
My first day here I felt good because I saw my parents, sisters, and grandchildren. When I came here, I was impressed by so much greenery. I'm happy because I am together with my husband and my daughter.
Friday, July 30, 2010
MY FIRST DAY IN THE UNITED STATES
by Felisa Gonzalez, Mexico
My first day here I felt very excited because after 2 years I saw my husband again. He had 2 years living in the United States. The first day we came here I was really happy, but the second day everything changed. My husband had to go to work and I felt real sad because I had to stay home alone. I didn't know where to go. I didn't know anyone and every day I spend in my house. I couldn't go to stores or parks because the people who speak English I wouldn't understand them. After that a month went by and it was the time we needed to get comfortable in our new home.
My first day here I felt very excited because after 2 years I saw my husband again. He had 2 years living in the United States. The first day we came here I was really happy, but the second day everything changed. My husband had to go to work and I felt real sad because I had to stay home alone. I didn't know where to go. I didn't know anyone and every day I spend in my house. I couldn't go to stores or parks because the people who speak English I wouldn't understand them. After that a month went by and it was the time we needed to get comfortable in our new home.
My first day in the United States
by Oscar Munoz, Mexico
When I came here I felt happy because my family was here. The first day I saw my father very happy because I was here. I remember my father told me, "Son, thanks to God you are here with me because it's very hard to come here in this country."
The next day, we went shopping in the market. I heard the people talking English. I felt a little nervous because I don't speak English. I remember my first day on the job was very difficult for me. My boss said something but I couldn't understand everything. I felt a little sad. I thought about going back to Mexico again but my father told me, "Don't worry about it, Oscar. Little by little you will like it here."
When I came here I felt happy because my family was here. The first day I saw my father very happy because I was here. I remember my father told me, "Son, thanks to God you are here with me because it's very hard to come here in this country."
The next day, we went shopping in the market. I heard the people talking English. I felt a little nervous because I don't speak English. I remember my first day on the job was very difficult for me. My boss said something but I couldn't understand everything. I felt a little sad. I thought about going back to Mexico again but my father told me, "Don't worry about it, Oscar. Little by little you will like it here."
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
We are at the museum!
The Renton History Museum will be opening an exhibit of work by ESL students from Renton Technical College. Visitors will learn about the countries ESL students came from, the traditions they are bringing with them, and their experience since they have come to the U.S.
We are very proud of our students and happy to share their voices with everyone in Renton.
Exhibit Opening Celebration:
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Renton History Museum
235 Mill Ave S
Renton, WA 98057
Bring your friends and families to visit the museum during the summer!
The ESL exhibit will be on display until fall.
www.rentonhistory.org
We are very proud of our students and happy to share their voices with everyone in Renton.
Exhibit Opening Celebration:
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Renton History Museum
235 Mill Ave S
Renton, WA 98057
Bring your friends and families to visit the museum during the summer!
The ESL exhibit will be on display until fall.
www.rentonhistory.org
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Independence Day
Did you enjoy the Fourth of July?
Americans celebrate their Independence Day every year on July 4th. Traditional celebrations include picnics, barbecues, parades, and fireworks. How did you celebrate this year?
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday to honor soldiers who died serving their country. It is celebrated in the United States on the last Monday in May.
Friends and relatives visit cemeteries to put wreaths, flags, and flowers on the graves of soldiers. Some cities have parades or special services at local cemeteries. Politicians give speeches and bands play patriotic music.
Memorial Day is also the start of the American recreational season. Many families have picnics or backyard barbeques. Some Americans watch the Indianapolis 500 car race. Most schools close for summer vacation before or shortly after Memorial Day.
This information form:
http://www.elcivics.com/memorial_day_lesson_1.html
This post prepared by:
Ming Chi, ESL 2
Friends and relatives visit cemeteries to put wreaths, flags, and flowers on the graves of soldiers. Some cities have parades or special services at local cemeteries. Politicians give speeches and bands play patriotic music.
Memorial Day is also the start of the American recreational season. Many families have picnics or backyard barbeques. Some Americans watch the Indianapolis 500 car race. Most schools close for summer vacation before or shortly after Memorial Day.
This information form:
http://www.elcivics.com/memorial_day_lesson_1.html
This post prepared by:
Ming Chi, ESL 2
Monday, May 17, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Letter Writing
Students in ESL Level 2 practiced writing letters. After listening to a speaker talk about how to protect water quality in Washington, and after seeing the horrible oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, they decided to write letters to Washington citizens to ask for your help. Their letters are posted here.
3224 sunset BLVD
Renton WA 98056
04/23/2010
Dear citizens of Washington,
Please helps us save the environment.
Please don’t smoke inside.
Please don’t wash cars in the street.
Please take the used oil to the store.
Please put the plastic bags in the special garbage.
Please don’t cut flowers and trees.
Sincerely,
Popescu
Renton WA 98056
04/23/2010
Dear citizens of Washington,
Please helps us save the environment.
Please don’t smoke inside.
Please don’t wash cars in the street.
Please take the used oil to the store.
Please put the plastic bags in the special garbage.
Please don’t cut flowers and trees.
Sincerely,
Popescu
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