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The Best Island You Must Visit
Chia-Ju (RuRu) Lin Writing & Grammar Exercise Taiwan is the best place for anyone who wants to take an unforgettable vacation. First, I would say the food in Taiwan is the best in the world. If you go to the night market in Taiwan, you will find many kinds of delicious food and snacks. The…
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Beyond Miles & Roses
by Leonardo Braga Vasquez Fiction story Level 4 student I had thought that nothing could drive me into such horrible grief until I lost her. I was sitting on the right row of seats of the bus when she caught my attention. She introduced herself and so did I. We started talking so friendly as…
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Student Article Reflection
In this article reflection, one of our level 3 students discusses how journalist Aura Arroyo feels the relationship between the USA and Puerto Rico has historically been handled as well as the many different political options that remain undecided on today. For the original article, click here! In this 2022 History Today article, Aura S.…
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My Favorite Holiday
This composition by one of our Level 1 students describes her favorite holiday, Eid. My favorite holiday is Eid. I like it because I buy a new dress and I get a gift from my mother and father, and I gave them a gift. I celebrate with my family and my friends. I eat chocolate…
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Spring 2022 Activities
The ALI held some great activities this semester. Keep reading to learn more! The semester began with an in-person New Student Orientation. This was the first in-person orientation we’ve held since the pandemic and we were really excited. We reworked a lot of our content so that the orientation focused more on welcoming students and…
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Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
As part of a lesson on perspective and point of view in writing, this Level 3 Reading student told the story of Little Red Riding Hood, first from the perspective of the girl and then from the perspective of the wolf. The Little Girl I was walking and singing in the woods, going to my…
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Wanna build a snowman?
In February, one of our instructors, Ms. Tammy Adams, offered extra credit to any student who built a snowman. Yousef A. and Ali A. took her up on her offer. They were kind enough to share their efforts. Enjoy!
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ALI Student Talk Show
For their final project in Speaking and Listening, students selected their assignment from a “choice board” of 8 offerings (plus one “you decide”). This Level 4+ student, Aziz Darweesh (left) chose to be interviewed on a talk show. He was famous soccer player, Christiano Ronaldo. His friend, Ali, acted as the talk show host and…
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The Extended Use of Smartphones
Smartphones are everywhere. In this essay from October 2021, a Level 4 Writing student explores the positive and negative effects of extended smartphone use. The use of scientific knowledge for practical goals is referred to as technology. Technology plays an important role in the lives of people today. With the rapid growth of technology, development…
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The Best Tacos in Overland Park!!!
This essay about Ixtapa Fine Mexican Cuisine Restaurant was written by Melany Mireles Medina in Fall 2021, while studying in the level 2 Writing course. I’ve been looking for a really good Mexican restaurant because I love Mexican food, and some people recommended this restaurant to me, so I decided to go and try their…
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