Welcome to English Class Hansung University Tom Stearns

 My name is Tom Stearns.  I’m 30 years old.  I was born in the United States.  In university I studied English and Music Composition.  I have lived in Korea since January About Me brothers my family girlfriend <3 my niece

 Learning English is hard.  English speaking children take 2.5 years to learn basic reading skills.  Children learning other languages usually take 1 year to learn the same skills. About English

Why is English so crazy?  “dis” – Latindisappear  “im” – Frenchimpolite  “un” – Germanunfriendly  “anti” – Greekantisocial

 The teacher will put you in small groups. Ask these questions:  What’s your name?  How old are you?  What’s your major?  Who’s your favorite singer/musician?  What’s your favorite movie/TV show?  What’s your dream job? Introduce yourselves

 His name is ____________.  He is _______ years old.  His major is ___________.  His favorite _____ is _____.  He wants to be a _______. Introduce your partner  Her name is ____________.  She is _______ years old.  Her major is ___________.  Her favorite _____ is _____.  She wants to be a _______.

Attendance 0x1x2x3x4x5x 0x110%100% 67%33%FAIL 1x100% 84%50%17%FAIL 2x100% 67%33%0%FAIL 3x100%84%50%17%0%FAIL 4x100%67%33%0% FAIL 5x84%50%17%0% FAIL 6x67%33%0% FAIL 7x50%17%0% FAIL 8x33%0% FAIL 9x17%0% FAIL 10x0% FAIL 결석 몇번 하면 …? 지각몇번 하면 …? Attendance is 20% of your total grade.

 If you are absent because of 동원훈련 or 장례식 then please try to send me an in advance.  Bring a 결석사유서 and proof of the event.  For other situations, I do not excuse absences.  I need the 증명서 ! I will photocopy it and give it back to you during the break time. Attendance

 선생님의 대답은 …  Yes  No POP QUIZ 두 번 결석해도 OK!!! 하지만 빨리 낫길 바래 …! I cannot come to class today! I am VERY sick. Please excuse my absence???

 No speaking Korean.  When you want to speak Korean, you should write it down and show your classmates.  Let’s try! Tell your partner what you did last night, writing only! Classroom rules 한국말

 선생님의 대답은 …  Yes  No POP QUIZ 두 번 결석해도 OK!!! 꼭 붙길 바래 ! Excuse me, but I have to go to a job interview. Can you please give me a 출석 ?

 Do not write in English during group speak time.  I will throw it away. Classroom rules

 선생님의 대답은 …  Yes  No POP QUIZ 두 번 결석해도 OK!!! 그래 가서 가요제 즐겨 Today is 가요제 ! PLEASE let me leave class early.

 Please call me “Mister Stearns” 미스터 스턴스  Please don’t call me 토마스, 선생님, 교수님, Sir, 스턴스, 탐, 텀, 톰, 티처어, etc.   You can me at  My website is My information

 선생님의 대답은 …  Yes  No POP QUIZ 두 번결석해도 OK!!! 그러니 MT 가서 잼나게 놀아 ! I’m so sorry but I have MT. Can you please excuse me from class?

Meet John This is John. John moved to Canada when he was 5 years old. He moved back to Korea when he was 16. He studied English with a private tutor for 10 years. He has traveled to the UK, South Africa, and Australia.

Meet Greg This is Greg. Greg has never left Korea. He started to study English when he was 11 years old. He works a part-time job, so he is too busy to have a private English tutor.

John or Greg? If John and Greg take an English test, who will get the best grade? John Moved to Canada Traveled to UK, SA, AUS. English private tutoring Greg Never left Korea Studied English since age 11 Too busy to study English

Grade Information 영커 20% 출석 – Bonus for perfect attendance! 20% 과제물 – Homework every week! 10% 참여 – Participation and attitude. 20% 동영상 – Group project 10% 퀴즈 – Every chapter has a quiz 10% 중간고사 – Midterm (Chapters 1-3) 10% 기말고사 – Final Exam (Chapters 4-5) 출석 과제 참여 동영상 퀴즈 중간거사 기말고사

Grade Information English Through Movies 20% 출석 – Bonus for perfect attendance! 20% 과제물 – Homework every week! 10% 참여 – Participation and attitude. 20% 동영상 – Group project 10% 퀴즈 – Quiz every other week 10% 중간고사 – Midterm (During Week 8) 10% 기말고사 – Final Exam (During Week 15) 출석 과제 참여 동영상 퀴즈 중간거사 기말고사

 선생님의 대답은 …  Yes  No POP QUIZ 두 번 결석해도 OK!!! 하지만 도음에는 좀 일찍 와봐 ! Subway is very late today! Please give me the 출석 !

About the Book You have 2 English Classes. You will sign up for the website for both classes. You only need one ID. Don’t create 2 IDs! YOU MUST BUY THE BOOK AT 한성대 서점. THIS IS SOOOOOOOOO IMPORTANT. Do not buy a used book!

Final rule Cell phones may not be used for any reason. You may use them during break time only. If you need a dictionary, bring an electronic dictionary or a dictionary book. Do not put your cell phone on your desk. Turn it off and put it in your bag. X