aucenglish

2011-03-23T14:31:00.000-07:00

In recent months, I have been speaking to people who are helping residents of Massachusetts learn to be more proficient in English. These are people who are connected with the local government and businesses in an effort to increase study opportunities for English language learners.

One of the things that they have told me is that people have less and less time to do classes. Yet, the need for them is greater and greater. Thus, classes that are intensive are the best, rather than classes that continue on and on for months and semesters.

Another point that I gathered in my research was the fact that people's hurried lives make them more dependent on technology, particularly communication technology. The rise of Facebook and other social media demonstrate that even in the midst of the constant rush, people can use technology to improve their lives.

What we have tried to do with aucenglish is to combine the intensivity of a short burst of study with the power and appeal of technology in language education that makes it all come together for our students.

Welcome to aucenglish!

2010 ACTFL Convention in Boston

2010-12-02T08:10:00.000-08:00

I attended this convention in Boston two weeks ago. It was awesome to learn more that I can share and use with my students!

Language Instruction Video Conferencing

2010-11-24T22:55:00.000-08:00

This is a video of a new friend I met last week at the ACTFL Convention in Boston. Dr. Tim Cook teaching Japanese through videoconferencing. Although, I don't understand much Japanese at all, it is still pretty cool and funny!

Videoconferencing with a Japanese class from Tim Cook on Vimeo.

Dr. Sung and I - Lab Techs

2010-08-23T13:38:00.000-07:00

This school year is getting off to a great start. One of the reasons is that I have a new friend, Dr. Backil Sung. He is a medical doctor and a Ph.D. He has joined my other good friend, Dr. Richard Brown, in the Natural Sciences Department.

Dr. Sung has a special interest, and that is helping grow the English Language Institute with students. He is Korean and has many contacts in that country, where there is a great passion for English language study.

This is a photo of us working on the ELI Language Lab, which had been defunct for about 5 years. Once Dr. Sung came around, miraculously, the lab began working again! Hallelujah! Now we are trying to work the bugs out so that this machine can once again help students learn language.

God bless you, Dr. Sung!

Students v. Faculty at La Sierra?

2010-07-19T19:55:00.000-07:00

The following videos are very insightful into the dynamic between some students and some faculty members at La Sierra University since their evolution/creation controversy began.

The Last Generation (Preview) from The Last Generation Directors on Vimeo.

Biblical Interpretation; Deleted Scene from The Last Generation Directors on Vimeo.

A Polyglot's Daily Linguistic Routine

2010-06-14T20:04:00.001-07:00

This is an inspiration to me. I just wish I had developed the habits this gentleman uses much earlier in life. I do believe in his methods of acquiring languages - multiple and varied! Everyone can learn language is they have the desire and practice daily. It is a lot like music. Enjoy this video!

Second Life in Education

2010-04-08T05:12:00.000-07:00

Second Life can be a great tool in Education. Learn more in these videos:

ESL IN SECOND LIFE

Jennifer ESL Teacher at TESOL Boston 2010

2010-03-25T19:27:00.000-07:00

Meeting Jennifer today was awesome. Check out her ESL youtube videos here.

This week I have been attending the TESOL Convention in Boston. TESOL is the largest convention for English language teachers in the world. There are hundreds of teachers learning and teaching together.

I will try to include some photos later...

Second Life

2010-03-03T10:22:00.001-08:00

We are using Second Life again!

Second Life is a great language learning tool, and if you are patient enough to learn the technology involved (it is not difficult), you will experience great benefits.

If you are using SL already, please let me know how you are enjoying the experience.

My Favorite Poem

2010-01-12T18:17:00.000-08:00

by Rudyard Kipling

If

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run -
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-04T21:01:00.000-08:00

I hate blogs and websites that are old and stale. I think mine has gotten that way since my last post was October 24, 2009!

Anyway, here is my New Year's greeting on video. I am looking forward to a great 2010, which will include many changes!!! God bless you in 2010...

New Year's Eve 2010

New Year's Day 2010

The Plot

2009-10-24T01:09:00.000-07:00

At Atlantic Union College, on December 3, 2009, there will be a fascinating panel discussion on the origin and demise of dinosaurs. The topic is based a new book written by Wellington Aguiar called The Plot.

The Plot's book launching will be held at Atlantic Union College on December 13, 2009

All are invited. Don't miss it!

Washington vs. Westinghouse

2009-09-08T00:54:00.000-07:00

I spent some time at the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter School in Hyde Park, Massachusetts just on the outskirts of Boston.

There was a big college fair there, and I went to cover for a colleague. My directions gave an address of One Washington Plaza. I spent about an hour searching, asking, and guessing where it might be. Finally, I ran into a couple of APR graduates who hopped in my car and guided me there. The address was One Westinghouse Plaza! What a difference one word can make... A good lesson for a teacher!

The school was very nice, as schools go. It was located in a refitted Westinghouse factory. The people were friendly and gave me a great spot to join the fun. I also met some quality young people. They were impressive in their seriousness and maturity.

New Books

2009-09-01T06:28:00.000-07:00

This semester we are using some new books call Quest

Reading & Writing

Listening & Speaking

A New Semester

2009-09-01T03:07:00.001-07:00

What a wonderful summer it was! I did a lot of local traveling and spent a lot of time with my family. We went camping several times, and did a lot of swimming, but I never took my sailboat out! It is all just a memory now...

I found this student waiting outside the first day of class.

We have a nice group of students this semester, and I think we are going to enjoy studying English together!

Here is what it looked like yesterday about 5:00 in the afternoon at the English Language Institute. I guess our crab apple tree needs to be pruned!

ADP is Underway

2009-07-09T16:01:00.000-07:00

AUC Skype English

2009-07-09T08:54:00.000-07:00

One of the things that I enjoy doing is spending time on the internet. There is so much to learn and discover there. I have recently begun to understand the idea of harnessing the power of new technologies to improve language learning.

In doing that I have also discovered that it is possible to deliver good, solid language instruction through a variety of web 2.0 technology. Some of the stuff you can use is listed below.

Play around with these technologies and you will see what is possible! If you would like me to show you how to do it, just email me and we can schedule something.

Tears No More

2009-07-03T05:48:00.000-07:00

This has become my favorite song. It is called Nunca mais as lagrimas and it is in Portuguese. It literally means, tears no more.

The harmonies are absolutely phenomenal and the arrangement is just stunning. I hope you enjoy this blessing, too!

My Language Learning Re-Education Continues

2009-06-30T22:27:00.000-07:00

When I was in college, we had videos and some language laboratories to practice our German and French, but there is just no comparison to what is out there today regarding language learning and technology.

Over the last year or so, I have been learning more about teaching languages with technology. I had heard about Second Life from a colleague, so in April 2008 at the TESOL Convention in New York City, I attended a few presentations on SL. Just a few weeks later, my quest led me to St. Petersburg, Florida for the CIBER Business Language Conference there. That was an absolutely fantastic one. So, I kept learning more and more.

I continued playing and researching on the web. I attended the SLanguages 2008 teaching conference within Second Life and got hooked. I have since attended SLanguages 2009 in May, and just a few weeks ago the NCFLRC Language Teacher Education Conference in Washington, D.C.

So, I am developing a group of tools to use in my teaching as well as some ESL Teacher mentors that are doing some of the things I would like to do with my students.

Here are some cool tools...
secondlife.com
talkshoe.com
skrbl.com
yugma.com

Here are some cool teachers...
Nik Peachey
Jennifer Lebedev

This is what the future looks like...

June 2009 Open House

2009-06-09T01:33:00.000-07:00

All Open Houses at AUC are fun, but this past Sunday's was really great. I got to debut my new song "The AUC Admissions Song", and I met some really neat people. Several decided that they want to study with us. That is a blessing.

Here are a couple of shots...

Dr. Saturne's Welcome

Some Professors

(left to right) Natural Sciences Department Chair, Dr. Richard Brown; Art Professor Master, Wayne Hazen; Adult Degree Program Director, Dorothy Page

One of AUC's Finest

Everybody together, now!

Language Teachers Conference

2009-05-28T10:06:00.001-07:00

I love going to conferences. It is like going back to school. You learn a lot and meet interesting people.

Preparing Language Teachers for the 21st Century: Sixth International Conference on Language Teacher Education will be held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. this weekend.

It will be just a few blocks away from the White House. This is where I grew up, so it will be nice to see my old stomping grounds. I will be in the Nation's Capital for the conference on Friday only. After that, I will be visiting my brother and sister and their families in Ocean City, Maryland.

Did I mention that the 3 best reasons to become a teacher are June, July, and August?

Pastor Eduardo & The GNYC Luso-Brazilians

2009-05-24T20:11:00.000-07:00

I spent Memorial Day Weekend at Camp Berkshire in New York. It was a Campmeeting for the Luso-Brazilian Adventist churches in the New York region. I made an incredible discovery...

Pastor Eduardo!

A few shots...

My Boys

Making Friends

Pastor Claudio Vilela (my friend)

Pastor Eduardo waiting to play soccer

My Beautiful Wife with Nick

Down to the River

Claudio says hi

The Cabin where we stayed

Barkhamstead Reservoir, Barkhamstead, Connecticut

Igreja Adventista Luso-Brasileira de New York

2009-05-22T05:55:00.000-07:00

This weekend, I will be at the Greater New York Conference Luzo-Brazilian Campmeeting at Camp Berkshire in Wingdale, New York.

The camp is located in a gorgeous place, and the drive through Western Connecticut is one of the most beautiful in New England. I love back roads. The highway, although faster, just reminds me of city stress. Here is some more info on the Brazilian Church in New York...

The leader of this church is Pastor Claudio Vilela. I met him a few years ago when he brought one of his daughters to study at AUC. He is a wonderful man. Here is his church website. It is awesome!

Meet Gordon

2009-05-18T14:10:00.000-07:00

Gordon studied Spanish with me this semester by independent study. He is currently in Nicaragua on a mission trip preaching for 2 weeks straight. There is a nice group from AUC there with one of our theology professors, Dr. Francy Duran.

Read more details here!

This is their hotel in Nicaragua...

Summer 2009 Begins!

2009-05-11T04:36:00.001-07:00

Yesterday, was another beautiful graduation day at Atlantic Union College. We celebrated the achievements of our wonderful students all weekend as well. I attended a nice party Saturday night, and my kids enjoyed it, too!

I hope you have a chance to come to AUC this summer. There will be a lot of good stuff going on. Summer classes begin today!

The AUC Primer - Episode 1

2009-03-30T10:40:00.000-07:00

This little talk/podcast is an introduction to Atlantic Union College that I am working on.

My Spanish Class...

2008-12-10T15:01:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple of students making me proud!

November Report and a Radio Education

2008-11-30T21:08:00.001-08:00

Well, I missed blogging here in November (by a few minutes only), but from my previous post you can see that I have been very busy in November. Here is a little of what I have been doing...

Besides trying to get some students to join in the fun and transport them along with all the AUC promotional paraphanalia, I have been bringing my family with me to the churches. Besides wanting them by my side, it always sends a message when a visiting speaker is accompanied by his own family. It says something about their unity, with which God is blessing our family more each day.

Needless to say, church visits are always very interesting. Here are some highlights...

Fitchburg SDA Spanish Church - November 1
We have a real friend and ally in Hermana Carmen, the sister who invited AUC. I hope to keep working with her in the future. In fact, we have a good prospect for next school year from that visit. Also, she has put me in contact with a Colombian couple that is trying to help me restart ELI.

I was joined by some students in my Spanish 111 class. They joined me in a Spanish hymn for special music. That is part of their grade. Also, Evelyn and her mother came along. Later that afternoon we had a bit of a scare when the front left tie rod on my van busted. Fortunately, we were going very slow at the time, but it was a shocker.

I also met one of my first ELI students, Yajaira. She speaks so well now, and her accent is so beautiful. Her English is strong and clear. I am proud of her because she has always had great pronunciation, but was terribly shy. The last few years have really polished her out. I believe anyone who gives it time, effort, and often a tear or two will eventually be greatly rewarded. I enjoyed embarrassing her and giving a professorial seal of approval from the pulpit that morning.

Worcester Central Spanish SDA - November 8
This was a wild one because I had a large group of students and only one van. The AUC van was already reserved. I tried to cajole a friend to assist with his empty minivan (family temporarily out of the country), but without a wife and children he was unable to arise in time... So, I had to leave my family at home.

(Did I mention we bought a new fleet of vehicles in November? One for my wife and one for me. Anyone interested in a used van, and an old vw convertible?)

Arriving was a whirlwind between finding the pastor, meeting the elders, getting the students in place, rehearsing a song with a student on guitar, getting the AUC materials out, and mentally preparing for my sermon...

(The sermon talks about the difference between a true Christian education and that of the secular world. One is based on the Ancient Hebrew model which fears God and seeks Him for wisdom. The other was passed down through the ages from the Ancient Greek philosophers that believed, "Man is the measure of all things." Their philosophy, practiced in most educational situations, exalts man and his knowledge over God.

While Hebrew education produces disciples who reflect the character and life of their master (Luke 6:40), Greek education mass produces students that know what their instructor knows and reproduce it absent the guiding moral law of heaven.

So, what we are talking about here is training for time and eternity versus training for the state. Quite a contrast, no?)

Atlantic Union College was so well represented that Sabbath by students, music, and message. We are on the list to return soon! I met the father of a recent AUC grad, both of whose sisters also studied in the English Language Institute. In fact, one was my student secretary for a year and a half! Any guesses? Anyway, that man has sacrificed to make sure his children received a Christian education, and he told me he is very happy with the results!

I also met don Felipe, a local Spanish radio host, who is planning to join ADP for the January seminar. I went with Professor Maria Roybal-Hazen, Ruben, and Evelyn back in June to be interviewed by don Felipe about AUC.

So, this was a very good Sabbath as well, particularly after the great lunch we all had courtesy of Pastor Sorto and Hermano Moises!

Taunton Portuguese Church - November 15
This was supposed to be an off-week to be with my family back at Athol SDA, but I received an invite during the week from a recent AUC grad, Andre Costa. The church is pastored by former AUC man, Erik Conceicao. I had never ever preached in Portuguese before!

Wife, kids, and mother-in-law joined in this one. It was our maiden voyage in our new minivan (new for us, I mean). I love having my kids go to Sabbath school, so we try to do it on the road, too. The church was small, but full of faith and life.

Here, I met Marlon, a Brazilian radio professional. He really knows media, how it works, and how we can reach the Brazilian community. He is helping us. We had a very good meeting after lunch at Andre's folks place. I tell you, the hospitality was wonderful! Andre has a real talent for working with people.

In the evening on the way home, we stopped at a mall. While my wife, M-I-L, and kids were shopping, I ran into a woman who had been in church earlier in the day and heard my sermon. She told me that she was doing everything she could to send her three children to Cedar Brook Adventist Elementary School in Taunton, but she didn't know how she could continue with the payments. She was newly divorced, and her husband had left his children and returned to Brazil.

This woman is basically all alone trying to make it in this world for her kids. My heart went out to her, and I was wondering how could I help her. I have told a few about her, and I hope somehow God will provide for her and her three little kids. If anyone can help, let me know.

Lynn Spanish SDA - November 22
This date was originally on the schedule and remained there until 7:48 a.m. the day of. I had been trying to communicate with Pastor Lopez (one sharp, sharp cookie for the Lord)for weeks before, but it just didn't pan out.

He called me from Pennsylvania early in the morning and told me he had made other plans for the church that week. What happened was I had a bogus email, but a good cell number. He never got my emails, and he never returned my phone calls.

But I forgive him. (Do you forgive me, pastor?) He is a charismatic, super intelligent leader, and I can't wait to work with him more. It was just as well that we didn't go. I was very thin on students, and we had a most blessed Sabbath together as a family at our beloved old church, Gardner SDA.

You know, if I didn't wait so long to blog, I wouldn't have to post these marathon entries. I think I have written enough for now...

Last thing...

November 24 - Greater New York Academy Chapel with Shion, Oscar, and Walix. The rental car was tiny and uncomfortable, but we did our job. We also got some New York Pizza for the ride home! Another student wants to come to AUC!

November 29 - Appeared on Boston's WUNR 1600 AM radio for an interview about the AUC alternative. Pastor Lopez interviewed me, and Hermano Joachim Bello ran the show most professionally. He also recorded me doing a one-minute AUC commercial to run weekly. God blessed immensely, and one of the radio participants has been wanting to come to South Lancaster with her son, a graduating senior! I have to work on that one...

November 30 - Appeared on POWER 1310 AM radio in Worcester to be interviewed about the AUC alternative and give the spiritual message for the morning. The elders from Worcester Central SDA ran the show with Pastor Sorto. 'Twas another radio success! They all now consider me, and AUC, a friend. Now that is good!

Finally, we are looking to expand our marketing presence in the Latino community in Worcester by purchasing radio spots on the Worcester station for the next 13 weeks. It has the largest reach in the area, and don Felipe is going to help us!

Sorry for the voluminous post, but it had all piled up. I feel better now!!!

Spanish-speaking Tour

2008-10-28T12:43:00.000-07:00

Over the next several Sabbaths, I will be visiting Spanish churches to preach on Christian education and Atlantic Union College.

I have not preached a lot over the years, just a handful of times. However, I have been studying this subject for some time and am looking forward to the opportunity.

Here is my schedule:

November 1
Fitchburg Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church
Fitchburg, Massachusetts

November 8
Worcester Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church
Worcester, Massachusetts

November 22
Lynn Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church
Lynn, Massachusetts

To any of my old students...

Please join me! It would be great for you to do some music, give a testimony, and or hear your English teacher preach in Spanish!

Students! Take a Diagnostic Writing Test...

2008-09-02T06:28:00.000-07:00

If you are in my class, you can register at this website and take a diagnostic writing exam. The purpose of the diagnostic is self-explanatory. You will need to include my email, edward.rivera@auc.edu, in order to take the test.

Once I see your results, I can focus in on the particular areas of weakness that you demonstrate.

Technology, in spite of the immense evil it can bring, does also bring blessings like this!

Buena suerte!

Meet Teacher Jennifer

2008-09-01T18:56:00.001-07:00

Jennifer is an expert ESL teacher who does her teaching through youtube videos. You can tell that she is very friendly and good at teaching. She is also from New England!

Here is a link to her youtube channel. Go there to see and learn!

EUROCALL 2008

2008-08-26T03:07:00.001-07:00

The world is ripe with learning opportunities in every direction. The latest one for me will be over the internet.

The European Union takes language instruction very seriously. I mean, they have to. Everywhere you turn, there is a different country, language, and culture.

Check out this conference!

Late Excuse

2008-08-21T05:09:00.000-07:00

It has been over a month since I last blogged. Now my homework is really overdue! I hope that my professor will still pass me! LOL!

We are now in Student Orientation and Faculty/Staff Colloquium at Atlantic Union College. Besides final exam week, this is the most stressful period of the semester for everyone. However, it is so neat to meet new students and their families. Of course, there are uncountable details to see to. But very soon it is back to school. Classes begin next week, but it is not too late to make plans to come even for next semester.

I will have to catch you up on my July and August. Quickly, the last part of July was family visiting and traveling back to visit family. In August, I spent a great weekend in Virginia before returning to New England. The last three weeks have been at school calling and working with incoming students (no interesting photos yet).We are praying for a great school year!

It's Been a Week!

2008-07-08T05:26:00.001-07:00

That is the problem with blogs, just like diaries or journals. You often go days without writing. I don't like that. When I am writing, I feel fresher and more in touch with the world. Sound corny?

So, a quick rundown of the last week will follow with some photos...

This man with the bag pictured here with yours truly is former Atlantic Union College Business Professor Ebenezer Agboka. He is a fantastic individual with a tremendous sense of humor and people skills.

I have a testimonial I will share later from a former student of his that left a Madison Avenue high life corporate position to work for Dr. Agboka at the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in New York, where he is the Conference Treasurer... Hence, the bag!

Our professors are the bomb!

AUC Open House 6-29-08

2008-06-30T06:11:00.000-07:00

A labor of love...

A most lovely welcome committee

Help yourself!

Financial Aid & Admissions Information Seminar

O.K., Listen up! It's time to meet your professors.

Business Professor Barbara Fuller welcomes students and their parents.

Time to eat!

Baker Beaton offers cap and says grace.

Success!

Between Father and Son

2008-06-29T05:54:00.000-07:00

At the afternoon meeting yesterday, Pastor Jose Cortes, Youth Director for the Greater New York Conference, presented a film about parent/youth relationships in the church and our failure as parents to hear them and model Christ to them.

The film was done by an Adventist fellow in conjunction with GNYC Youth Department. I commend Pastor Cortes on his vision and connection with the youth. Here is the link.

Following the sobering viewing, Jose spoke from the heart about being a parent and the love you have. He spoke about how love is spelled, T-I-M-E, TIME. He was emotional and eloquent. We were all moved and inspired to be better parents, adults, and youth mentors.

I am big on family building and making that our first mission field. I have known Jose Cortes for about 15 years going back to my Washington, D.C. days.

I hope we can bring this film to Atlantic Union College soon.

Greater New York Conference Camp Meeting

2008-06-29T05:27:00.000-07:00

I traveled to the Greater New York Conference Camp Meeting yesterday to recruit students and do PR for the college. It was a gorgeous drive and I made it in record time - just about 2.5 hours from my house.

I took the backroads all the way through the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts and Western Connecticut. The scenery was classic New England with farms, barns, stone walls, old colonial homes, rivers, lakes and streams. I love nature, and the Lord granted me a rich blessing driving to Camp Berkshire.

This is a photo of Bull's Bridge, Kent, Connecticut. I am sure there is an interesting story behind the name! It connects Connecticut with New York.

Yours truly* at the Youth Tent.

As usual, we were treated with great respect. Mr. David Cadavero, Education Director for the Greater New England Conference and Atlantic Union College Board Member was his usual great self. He always helps us at AUC. Unfortunately, my camera batteries died at lunch snapping his photo!

Yours truly - Normally the ending form of a letter written to a close friend. In this case, it refers to myself without taking so much credit. Example: "This painting was done by yours truly." instead of "I did this painting."

Korea SDA Language Institutes

2008-06-29T04:03:00.000-07:00

In Korea, there are more than 40 Seventh-day Adventist Language Institutes with somewhere around 50,000 students learning mostly English, as well as Chinese and Japanese. They need a lot of English teachers there, and you can have a great experience if you go!

After the disaster of the Korean War (1950-1953), Korea has a modern economic and spiritual miracle. They send missionaries all over Asia and the world now. They are passionate about learning English, too!

I have visited the institutes twice, in 2002 and 2003. Pastor Ben is a friend I made that I hadn't seen in 6 years. He was at the Southern New England Conference Camp Meeting this year. Great guy!

Learning English... Kiwi Style!

2008-06-27T12:57:00.000-07:00

This approach comes all the way from New Zealand.

Kiwi - Besides being a small, delicious, little green fruit, a Kiwi is also a nickname for someone from New Zealand.

Camp Meeting 2008

2008-06-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Every summer, the Southern New England Conference holds Camp Meeting. It is always fun to hear great music, messages from the Word of God, as well as meet old and new friends. Last Sabbath we were blessed by tremendous messages from Pastor Alanzo Smith and music from the renowned Michael Card. (I chatted with him afterwards and got his autograph!)

On Sabbath it is always filled, and after the 11:00 Worship Service the people congregate in church, family, or friendship groups to have an outdoor potluck lunch and socialize. Lots of people bring a tent or camper and stay for the whole week. Many of us bring our guitars and banjos, too!

Since the Southern New England Conference covers an area that is very multilingual, they have meetings in English, Spanish, French/Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Korean, and now even Chinese. If you study at ELI, you will begin meeting a lot of these people, and they will help you adjust to your new life at college.

Today is Friday, so the excitement is building up for the last weekend of Camp Meeting. The speaker for today and tomorrow is Elder Bill Knott, the editor of Adventist Review. His father, Professor Emeritus David Knott, is an institution around Atlantic Union College. Elder Knott is also an AUC graduate.

Here is a schedule of English Campmeeting, June 20-28, 2008. I hope you can join in the fun and spiritual growth soon!

Russia 0 - Spain 3

2008-06-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

Find out more here!

Adult ESL at Home

2008-06-26T07:27:00.000-07:00

Enjoy this fascinating article!

Guided Video Tour - English Language Institute

2008-06-25T21:39:00.000-07:00

Get a taste of where you will be studying! This will be your second home...

Sorry that the video is not very clear, but it will give you an idea of what our institute looks like.

Enjoy the tour!

Every Eye Shall See Him...Soon!

2008-06-25T05:47:00.000-07:00

Jesus is coming soon! This video is based on Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, and Revelation 1:7.

17

2008-06-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

Billy Kilmer was my favorite football player when I was growing up. He played for my favorite team, The Washington Redskins. Old number 17!

I need 17 English language learners for this coming semester. That gives me 60 days, more or less. Using sloppy math, I need one student every 3.5 days! That would be 2 students per week! Only God can do that!

For the last 8 years, my colleagues and I have been teaching English to students from many countries and of all ages. We love our newcomer friends and international students. We also love our college, Atlantic Union College. Maybe that is God's place for you!

The English Language Institute is a place where you can be part of our family and learn lots of English. Many have done it before you... Why not you?

So, I am hitting the road to find you! You can email me at edward.rivera@auc.edu

American Idiom
(to hit the road = to depart, to travel, not striking)