Our class is a 16-week course that starts on Monday, August 26th, 2024.. Canvas will be available one week on the 19th. Try logging in early to get familiar with the way it looks. 

• Your MJC email address and password. (Check your email for Mary's email.)

• Reliable, high-speed Internet access on a desktop, laptop, or tablet.

• Webcam and Microphone to join the Zoom office meetings.

Textbook & Workbook

Get your Future Intro textbook and workbook (see the pictures below):

1. textbook (yellow)

2. workbook (white)

You can borrow from MJC east or west campus library. 

You will need your student ID W number and photo ID to check out a book. 

How to contact me? 

You can 

• email me at yangch@yosemite.edu 

• or come to class early 5:45-6:15 PM on Mondays or Wednesdays.

When will you get back to me?

After 5:00 PM on Monday and Friday or during the weekends. I have a full-time job during the day. Please be patient with me. 

Please send another message to me, if I don't reply within 24 to 48 hours. I will get to you as soon as possible.

I have a general question.

Feel free to share any general questions in our Q&A Discussion board.

What do I expect from you and the active role you will play? You will learn and challenge yourself. 

What You Can Expect From Me:

1. I will use simple language and body gestures to facilitate my teaching.

2. I will make a friendly environment that will help you learn.

3. I will be respectful and empathetic.

4. I will pause and give you time to respond back.

5. I will learn with you while I teach.

What I Expect of You:

1. You will practice speaking in English and avoid asking your peers for translation during class time.

2. You will not give up.

3. You will see where you begin and grow.

4. You will build a supportive relationship with your peers and the people in your community.

5. You will participate frequently in class and outside of class.

What do I believe in as a teacher?

My goal is to have students feel free to share their cultures, views, and capabilities in their learning environment and with their learning community. Everyone can learn from each other. I want students to learn, to grow, and to give their support to others. I am not only your instructor but also a learner. I learn from you, too.

I want you to enjoy my class and succeed. If you work hard, your English will improve.

1. Come to class regularly.

2. Practice, practice, practice in English.

3. Talk with your family, friends, and community in English.

4. Try something new.

5. Ask questions!

6. Read the module every week and study the vocabulary.

7. Do the assignments and complete them on time.

At the end, you will learn how to:

1. Show how to use English correctly in everyday situations for beginners.

2. Read and understand simple texts about daily life and work, demonstrating basic reading skills in English. 

3. Write sentences with clear ideas and use correct basic punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and spacing for beginners.

MJC have many resources available to students like you. The support resources are there to guide and support you through hard times. 

• Go to Canvas Technical Support for any problems with technology, Canvas, Zoom, the Internet, and more.

• Go to Health services to take care of your well-being.

• Go to Accommodations for Disabilities if you need help as a student with disabilities.

• Go to Tutoring to get help with your class assignment or practice English with.

• Go to Food Pantry to find out more about receiving food, hygiene products, and household items.