Thursday, April 3, 2025

 By Nate Feldman

Welcome to ELS Philadelphia.  You should do many things here.  Come to class everyday.  You will learn so much.

 

Fahad: Mr. Nate, I am so hungry.

Nate: Fahad, you should eat something.

 

We should go on a micro-adventure today. 

 

Imperative: gives orders.

 

Example: Come here!  Go!  Leave!  Eat the food! 

Don’t talk to me!  Don’t come here!  Don’t eat!  Don’t talk on the phone!  Don’t believe him!  Don’t cheat! 

 

Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You should visit Riyadh.  Go to the Seasons Riyadh.  Visit Masmak Palace.  Don’t drink alcohol.  Don’t take photos of families. 

 Welcome to Philadelphia!  It is very nice here, so you will have a great time!  You should do many things.  Go to the Liberty Bell.  It is very famous.  You should go to ELS.  Practice English there with your friends.  Study in all of your classes.  You should also eat famous food from Philadelphia.  Eat a cheesesteak, but don’t eat too much of it.  It is so delicious, but it is heavy.  Don’t go to bad neighborhoods at night.  It is dangerous.  Also, you shouldn’t fight with American people.  It is rude.  Have a good time in Philly! 

 (eat) __________________good food.

Affirmative (yes): Eat good food/You should eat good food

Negative (no): Don’t eat good food/You shouldn’t eat good food

 

1.      Try to learn the local language before you move to another country/You should try to learn the language before you move to another country.

In Philly, you should:

1.      Go see a ball game at Citizens Bank Park


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