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Spring 2011 


Snow in April

From left: Neen Suwanamas, Karn Thumraksa, Monica Sarmiento, Carlos Sanchez, Laura Luna, Fah Poochaiwatanon, Arm Ratanasirwilai

Students having fun after the surprise April 1st snowstorm!

 

Dear Friends,

Spring has arrived in New England with the trees and flowers once again in full bloom. People are exchanging their rubber boots for flip flops and BSML is getting ready for its summer programs.

 

We are looking forward to an exciting summer season. New for this year is a program called "English-by-the-Sea" at our satellite campus in Gloucester, Massachusetts; a quaint, historic fishing village about one hour north of Boston.  Designed specifically for juniors between the ages of 10 to 14 years old, there will be activities designed to take full advantage of the oceanfront location of the campus.  For the Roslindale campus, we have new and expanded activities programs that include the most interesting and historical venues that Boston has to offer.  

 

Like most of you, we have been very concerned about the ongoing difficulties endured by our friends in Japan after the earthquake.  If you would like to join us in helping, please take a look at our relief effort program, below.  

 

On a lighter note, we have decided to seek a name for our popular cafe ... familiar to anyone who has been at the school the last three years.  A warm and welcoming place that serves as a gathering place for students and faculty alike, we think it deserves a name selected by you.  See details below.  

 

We hope you will enjoy this newsletter and we wish you a great spring, with an abundance of sun and smiles!

 

Thomas Smith 


Win a FREE iPod ... help us find a name for the cafe 

We are looking for a name for the BSML cafe and we need your help! Send your suggestions to news@studyenglish.com or post them directly on our facebook page. We will publish the five best ideas in the next newsletter for you to vote for your favorite. Anyone who enters will win a chance to win a FREE iPod in our "Name the Cafe" drawing. 


In This Issue
- Name Our Cafeteria Contest
- Support for Japan - The Shelter Box
- Red Sox Opening Day
- Your BSML Team - Barbara
Our Next Starting Dates
May 9, 2011
June 6, 2011

Our Next Graduations  

May 6, 2011
June 3, 2011

Visit us online 

BSML Website  

Facebook 

Test Your English 

BESTest  

Accreditations and Certifications

Quality English   

ACCET 

AAIEP 

BBB 

NAFSA  

Support our Relief Effort for Japan - The Shelter Box

Shelter Box

Like everyone else in the international community who is concerned about the suffering endured by the earthquake victims in Japan, we have wondered what we can do to help. Our solution was to create a BSML Team to support the Rotary International Shelter Box  program and we invite you to join us. This program provides immediate, emergency shelters for disaster victims.  

 

As soon as they heard about the earthquake, the Shelter Box relief team deployed over two hundred emergency shelters to Japan, with another several thousand put on reserve in case more were needed. What is unique about this program is that ALL of the money collected goes directly to purchase, certify, and ship the Shelter Boxes. Although the box we purchase might not go immediately to Japan, it will be used to replace one that did.

 

If you wish to join our team and donate to this cause, you will be able to track the progress and location of our Shelter Box by using the on-line tracking system. To get more information or join our team, please click on the following link:

 

http://tinyurl.com/BSML-T 

 

Thanks for your support of this worthwhile cause.

  

BSML Student Meets Famous Red Sox Baseball Player 

Kevin and Elisa with Big Papi 3

Kevin, David Ortiz, Elisa 

Shortly after opening day of the Boston Red Sox baseball season, Kevin from Frankfurt, Germany went to the Apple Computer store in downtown Boston to buy a new laptop.  And who should he run into, but David Ortiz, one of the most famous baseball players in America and a beloved member of our Red Sox team!  In this picture, David is flanked by Kevin and Elisa, our new marketing intern from Germany.  

 

This year promises to be a particularly good season for the Red Sox and we look forward to watching David "Big Papi" Ortiz hit many home runs for all the Boston fans.  

 

Your BSML Team - Barbara - Director of Studies  

Barbara

 

Barbara Goodwin, our Director of Studies, has worked in the field of English language teaching and administration for many years. She has taught English in Ecuador, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Singapore. Before coming to BSML in 1994 as a teacher, she was ESL Director at a New York City career school. Barbara speaks French, Spanish, and a little Russian from her own study-abroad experiences and from her work with the Russian community in New York City.  

 

She enjoys working with international students and overseeing BSML's academic program, making sure everyone is happy and learning lots of  English. Barbara says: "BSML is a wonderful place to study and to teach. In addition to becoming fluent in English, our students make lasting friendships. Not a week passes that we don't have a former student or two return to say hello and reminisce about his/her time in Boston at BSML. I feel grateful to be a part of this!"

 

English Tips from Our Teachers 

 

Bob's Grammar Tips

 

An infinitive of purpose is often used to show the purpose of doing something. The phrase "in order" is often used in front of the infinitive in more formal English.

 

Examples: 

He went to the post office in order to mail a package.

In order to improve your pronunciation, you should practice every day.

I'm saving money In order to buy a new car.

 

 

Sandra's Vocabulary Words

 

"Economic" means relating to the economy.

 

Example:

The country is having economic problems.

Note: In University, one studies Economics.

 

"Economical" means not wasteful or having to do with saving. 

 

Examples:

The Prius is an economical car.

A new heating system would be more economical

 

"Classic" means of highest rank, everlasting.

 

Examples:

The hotel is an example of classic Art-Deco architecture. That Armani jacket is a classic design.

Note: Classic Rock refers to 50s, 60s music.

 

"Classical" means relating to the past, particularly Ancient Greek and Roman. Also classical music.

 

Example: 

Bach is considered one of the most important composers of classical music

 

 

Ines's Idioms

 

"Like crazy" means with enthusiasm or speed.

 

Examples: 

We left late, so we drove like crazy to get there on time.

The candidate's committee worked like crazy to get him re-elected.

 

"For good" means permanently.

 

Examples: 

He moved to California for good.

Mike and Carol have broken up a few time before, but this time I think it's for good.


We are looking forward to the spring and we can't wait to welcome you to the school!

 

Best wishes, on behalf of everyone on the BSML Team,

 

Thomas Smith

Managing Director  

  

Ute De Marco von Haller

President