ESL Class Blog

One more interview on the 2007 Taste of Chicago

Noon and Mond's advice on the Taste of Chicago

Tariq and John's Taste of Chicago Advice

Aki's discussion about buying garlic at the farmer's Market

Aki explains what dishes are best for using fresh garlic from the farmer's market.

Two great escapes from the tension of the city

Listen to this recording of a woman's favorite places in Chicago and then write (in complete sentences) answers to the following questions in the "comments" section to this posting:

1. What are the two places she likes?
2. What is the first reason that she gives for liking both of these places?
3. What does she say she can get away into when she goes to Garfield Park?  What is she trying to get away from?
4. Why does she like the library so much?

Download garfield_park.mp3

Shedd Aquarium and Cafe Gelato

Listen to this recording of an interview about a woman's favorite places in Chicago, and then write (in complete sentences) your answers to the following questions in the "Comments" section of this post.

1. What is the woman's name?
2. Where is Cafe Gelato?
3. Why does she like the Shedd Aquarium?

Download shedd_aquarium.mp3