October 26, 2007

Today's Topic:

Superstition

Here some common superstitions in America-

It is bad luck to light three cigarettes with the same match.
It's good luck to find a four-leaf clover.
It's bad luck to pick up a coin if it's tails side up. Good luck comes if it's heads up.
Step on a crack, break your mother's back (Don't step on a crack on a sidewalk or walkway.).
If your nose itches you will soon be kissed by a fool.
It's bad luck if a black cat crosses your path
It's bad luck to walk under a ladder
To break a mirror means 7 years bad luck.

Questions:

What are some superstitions in your country?
What brings good luck?
What brings bad luck?
Are you superstitious? Why or Why not?

Reminders:
Important:
There will be NO tutoring Tuesday October 30 or November 6th.


Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 Homework Help (hot beverages and snacks)
Fridays 4:00-5:30 Conversation Lounge (and dinner).
We always need help with set up and clean up if you have time. Please let us know.
Thank you.

October 19, 2007

This week's topic:

What do you spend the most money on?
What do you wish you could spend more money on?
What was your best "find" or favorite purchase?
Have you ever experienced buyer’s regret?
Is there anything you want to take home from Seattle as a souvenir?
What would you recommend that a tourist buy in your country?
What would you recommend they not buy in your country?
Is bargaining acceptable in your hometown? Do you like to do it? Are you good at it?

Reminders:
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 Homework Help (hot beverages and snacks)
Fridays 4:00-5:30 Conversation Lounge (and dinner).
We always need help with set up and clean up if you have time. Please let us know.
Thank you.

Thank you!

Thank you Marc (Squatch -the Sonics mascot) and family for making our "Unusual Professions" game so fun and interesting!

October 12, 2007

This week's topic is "Unusual Professions"
Questions:
What is the most unusual job you've ever heard of?
If you could have any job in the world what would it be?
What is the worst job you can think of?
What is the best job you can think of ?
When you come this week please press the button for the gym or bang loudly on the side door.
Thank you.

Reminders:
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 Homework Help (hot beverages and snacks)
Fridays 4:00-5:30 Conversation Lounge (and dinner)

We always need help with set up and clean up if you have time. Please let us know.
Thank you.

Need a church?

You can find a church in your language by clicking on the Ethnic Harvest link at the bottom of the page. If you are interested in services at our church please click the link below "Our Church" at the bottom of the page.

Welcome back!

The Coffee Talk community is getting back together after 5 weeks off for summer vacation. Some of you have gone on trips or back home. Some of you have stayed in Seattle.

When American students go back to school in the fall, they fully expect their teachers to assign them a 3-5 page composition, titled "What I Did On My Summer Vacation".
Please come prepared to tell about your last five weeks of vacation.
Examples: I went to about 3 movies a week....I attended my cousin's wedding......I moved to a new house/apt/host family.... I took a trip to New York....... I got sick and had to go to the emergency room... It was so good to be home in my country with my family and friends..... I met a new friend.... I was bored out of my mind...

We can't wait to hear all about it.

The fall schedule will be
Fridays 4:00-5:30 Conversation Lounge (and dinner), starting October 5.
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 Homework Help (hot beverages and snacks), starting October 9.

If any of you can help move tables before Coffee Talk or help clean up afterwards please let us know.
Thank you.

Reminders

Next Friday, 9/21, Karaoke - 7-9 pm at Seattle's Best Karaoke (1818 Minor Ave.)
http://www.sbkaraoke.com/pages/location.html
Please bring $5 and a snack to share. (I've got the sodas covered)
We'd like to offer rides down the hill from the church at around 6:45, so do tell if you can drive or need a ride.

The fall schedule will be
Fridays 4:00-5:30 Conversation Lounge (and dinner), starting October 5.
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 Homework Help (hot beverages and snacks), starting October 9.

We'd also like to have some extracurricular activities, field trips, dinners, etc., and there are other ways to get involved as well, even if those times don't work well for you.

Karaoke!

September 21
Karaoke at Seattle's Best Karaoke on Minor - 7-9 pm
http://www.sbkaraoke.com
Students please bring $5 and a snack to share. (snack optional).
See you there!

September plans

Hello CoffeeTalkers!
Best greetings to all of you, those at home in their countries and those in Seattle!!!! We hope that summer is pleasant and interesting for you.
We’re having a barbecue on Saturday, September 8 from 3:00 to 6:00ish.
Since some will be coming on the bus and therefore "at the mercy" of the bus schedule, please plan on arriving anytime between 3 and 4. We'll start the barbecue at 4:00. Those who come early can snack and have cold drinks.
Since this is a potluck, we'll all provide something. Jenn and I will bring the barbecue meat and cold drinks. Everyone else please bring a side dish or a salad or a dessert. When you RSVP (respond if you're coming or not), email me, eslstay@hotmail.com, to tell me what food you have chosen.
~ Gini

Bon Voyage

This week we said good bye to Matthew and Jill who are going on sabbatical until May 2008. They have promised us e-mail which we will post for everyone to read.

We also said good bye to those students who are going home or to other university opprotunities. We will miss you but wish you all the best!

Welcome to Coffee Talk Seattle!

Hello!
We are a ministry of InterVarsity and Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Seattle WA.
We meet weekly to help International students work on homework and English conversation.
Our new quarter starts October 5th with Friday Conversation practice from 4:15-6pm.
Tutoring begins the following Tuesday, October 9th. 4:15-6pm.
If you have some time on a Friday please come visit. All you need to do is speak English.
Topics will be listed on this site every week we are open.