GRCC

GRCC

　 I studied in a class of IESL (Intensive English as a Scond Language) at GRCC (Green River Community College) about half a year. There are two groups of students at GRCC : academic students and IESL students. Academic students take regular classes and IESL students take intensive English classes only. There are many international students coming from all over the world at GRCC. Most of them study in IESL classes first, and then move to academic classes.

　Kent Campus
　 The students in level 1 and 2 in IESL study on this campus, which is smaller than Main Campus, but we can get a close relationship with classmates. There are PC rooms and many other rooms on the campus. The campus is near the station and there are a cafe, banks, restaurants and mamy stores nearby. Some people buy a cup of coffee and lunch there during a break time.

　Main Campus
　 This campus is in Auburn and the students in level 3 to 5 in IESL and academic students study on this campus. We can borrow books, use a computer, prepare presentation with friends, and study in silent rooms in the main library. There are a stand, a cafeteria, a gym and many facilities on campus. The campus is in a forest, so we can see wild animals all around.

Orientation

　9/13（Fri）
　 The orientation began on the next day we arrived in the USA. We heard about some basic information about college and had a test to decide which level to study in . The college prepared brealfast and lunch for students. We had a chance to make new friends because we were divided into some groups. Let's talk with new friends!

　9/16（Mon）
　We went to the Washington State Fair by bus. We saw many animals like rabbits and horses, and enjoyed some rides. It was fun. Fair scone was delicious.

　9/18（Wed)
　We went around the campus, made an ID card, and heard about the students insurance . The explanation was in English, but we had Japanese volunteers to help us.

　9/19（Thu）
　 We went to the Seattle Trip by bus. I ate lunch with my friends in China Town . Also I went to a large park and sightseeing spots like the first store of Starbucks Coffee. Do not forget to book itbefore you join this trip. You have the time for booking during the orientation.

9/20, 21（Fri, Sat）
　We went to a camp called C.O.R.E. for 2 days. You can ride a horse, try archery, and enjoy more activitiesat the camp. I rowed a boat and talked with my friends during the daytime. We played games and danced at night. Do not forget to book it before you join this trip.

Classes

Level 2
Instructor : Lisa

　I loved these classes because my teacher and classmates were cheerful. Our class had no homework, and sometimes we had an extracurricular class . There were students from Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia in my class.

Grammar

  We learned some basic grammar that I had learned in junior high school in Japan. We studied about English tense by using cards.
　I had learned basic grammar in junior high school in Japan, so I could understand the class well. The teachers in IESL are qualified to teach English to those who are not native speakers of English.

Reading/Writing

  We read an article from a newspaper and a textbook , and talked about it with classmates in the reading class.
  We wrote a paragraph at the beginning of the writing class, and expressed it with classmates in a class. I wrote a paragraph every day, so I got a better skill of writing .

Speaking/Listening

We discussed a topic, and changed a chairperson by terms with classmates. We also went to a movie theater near the station in class. We used You Tube, made presentaions, and practiced pronunciation in class.

Level 3
Instructors : Emily (Grammar/Reading/Writing), Tim (Speaking/Listening)

　Emily was a beatiful woman and taught us very well. Tim was an old man who wore special socks every day, and loved dinosaurs. There were students from Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia in my class.

Grammar
We studied some grammar that l had mostly learned in high school in Japan by using a textbook. The class was more difficult than that in level 2, and we had homework every day.
Using grammar terms in Englich was hard. I learned things that I had not learned in high school, but my teacher taught me well.

Reading/Writing
　We read a textbook and talked about it with classmates in the reading class, and read a book from the college library and wrote a report .
　We learned how to write an essay in class. We wrote a long essay in a test.

Speaking/Listening
　We explained a picture in front of our classmates and the classmates tried to guess the picture at the biginning of the speaking class. We sang an English song at the end of the class. We also played a game called "Go Fish" to practice our pronunciation and made a presentation . We watched a drama called "Modern Family" and talked about it every Friday.

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	Kent Campus 　 The students in level 1 and 2 in IESL study on this campus, which is smaller than Main Campus, but we can get a close relationship with classmates. There are PC rooms and many other rooms on the campus. The campus is near the station and there are a cafe, banks, restaurants and mamy stores nearby. Some people buy a cup of coffee and lunch there during a break time.
	Main Campus 　 This campus is in Auburn and the students in level 3 to 5 in IESL and academic students study on this campus. We can borrow books, use a computer, prepare presentation with friends, and study in silent rooms in the main library. There are a stand, a cafeteria, a gym and many facilities on campus. The campus is in a forest, so we can see wild animals all around.

	9/13（Fri）　 The orientation began on the next day we arrived in the USA. We heard about some basic information about college and had a test to decide which level to study in . The college prepared brealfast and lunch for students. We had a chance to make new friends because we were divided into some groups. Let's talk with new friends!
	9/16（Mon）　We went to the Washington State Fair by bus. We saw many animals like rabbits and horses, and enjoyed some rides. It was fun. Fair scone was delicious.
	9/18（Wed) 　We went around the campus, made an ID card, and heard about the students insurance . The explanation was in English, but we had Japanese volunteers to help us.
	9/19（Thu）　 We went to the Seattle Trip by bus. I ate lunch with my friends in China Town . Also I went to a large park and sightseeing spots like the first store of Starbucks Coffee. Do not forget to book itbefore you join this trip. You have the time for booking during the orientation.
	9/20, 21（Fri, Sat）　We went to a camp called C.O.R.E. for 2 days. You can ride a horse, try archery, and enjoy more activitiesat the camp. I rowed a boat and talked with my friends during the daytime. We played games and danced at night. Do not forget to book it before you join this trip.

Grammar	We learned some basic grammar that I had learned in junior high school in Japan. We studied about English tense by using cards. 　I had learned basic grammar in junior high school in Japan, so I could understand the class well. The teachers in IESL are qualified to teach English to those who are not native speakers of English.
Reading/Writing	We read an article from a newspaper and a textbook , and talked about it with classmates in the reading class. We wrote a paragraph at the beginning of the writing class, and expressed it with classmates in a class. I wrote a paragraph every day, so I got a better skill of writing .
Speaking/Listening	We discussed a topic, and changed a chairperson by terms with classmates. We also went to a movie theater near the station in class. We used You Tube, made presentaions, and practiced pronunciation in class.

Grammar	We studied some grammar that l had mostly learned in high school in Japan by using a textbook. The class was more difficult than that in level 2, and we had homework every day. Using grammar terms in Englich was hard. I learned things that I had not learned in high school, but my teacher taught me well.
Reading/Writing	We read a textbook and talked about it with classmates in the reading class, and read a book from the college library and wrote a report . 　We learned how to write an essay in class. We wrote a long essay in a test.
Speaking/Listening	We explained a picture in front of our classmates and the classmates tried to guess the picture at the biginning of the speaking class. We sang an English song at the end of the class. We also played a game called "Go Fish" to practice our pronunciation and made a presentation . We watched a drama called "Modern Family" and talked about it every Friday.