Let me introduce myself

My name is Dung. In this class call me is Dung. My native is Viet Nam. My native language is Vietnamese. I can also speak English. There are six people in my family: my mother, three sisters and two brothers. My favorite food is fish, beef, chicken and rice. I like reading books about history and cooking. I like watching the TV about cooking and action movies. I also like the “Ellen” show. I came the United States in 2006,because my husband lives here .What I don’t like about living here is I can’t drive a car because of snow. In my native country I was an office work. In the United State I have a job. I started coming to ESL class on October 21, 2013. My purpose for coming to school is I want to go to a doctor by myself and get better at my job.

Fall Break

Our fall break was short but my classmates did a lot of interesting things. Suham travelled to Michigan by car. Norma stayed at home with her family every day and she cooked meals and practiced English. Norma went to the gym at the LA Fitness in Fridley on Monday and Friday because she liked to exercise. Sonia watched News and The Master Chef show at 7:00 pm. Sergiu studied English because he wanted to speak English well. Sonia read a children’s book for 40 minutes. May Yong didn’t stay at home because she went to the dentist. Rihab visited her friend, her uncle in Fridley last week. Sergiu went to Walmart and bought auto parts with his friend. Sonia played with her children in the living room for 2 hours. Prisca vacuumed the floor and cleaned the kitchen for 30 minutes. Rihab’s family, who lives in Iraq, talked to her for one hour on the phone. Sonia helped her children read the Animal book and do their homework for one hour. I went to park close to my house with my daughter. I had fun!

Tu

Fall Break

Our fall break was short but my classmates did a lot of interesting things. Suhan traveled to Michigan and she went shopping. Sonia liked to watch TV and she had a break and she watched movies. Sergiu studied English and he spoke a little bit. Prisca read book and the little of her favorite book is: “Manual of drives license “. Rihab visited friends in Coon Rapids. Sonia played with her children at home. Prisca leaned her house on Saturday because her house was messy. Suhan talk on the telephone with her friend every evening.

Tatiana

Let me introduce myself

My name is Tatiana. In this class please call me Tatiana. My native country is Moldova. My native language is Moldovan. I can also speak Moldovan and Russian. There are 3 people in my family: husband; son and I. My favorite food is pizza. I don’t like reading books. I like watching movies on TV. I come to the U.S. in 2011 because there are no jobs in my country. What I like about living in the U.S. is I like economics. What I don’t like about living here is the house rent is too mashed. In my native country, I was a hair stylist. In the U.S., I don’t have a job. I started Coming to ESL classes in September 2 2013. My purpose for coming to school is to understand people.

Fall Break

Our fall break was short but my classmates did a lot of interesting things. Suham drove to Michigan for a vacation and she went shopping. Sergiu stayed at his home in Coon Rapids and watched TV because he didn’t have any place to go. Tatiana went to the gym at the Life Time Fitness and she swam because she likes swimming. Sonia watched TV more than three hours in one day because at 7:00 pm she liked to see her favorite show Master Chef Show and see the news. Sergio spent 2 hours in one day to study English vocabulary Sonia read her daughter’s book and the name of book was Jenny. B. Jones; she only read one book. Rihab was sick for four days. She drank Ibuprofen and she didn’t go to the hospital. Tu went to the park with his daughter and he swung with her. Sandra visited her friend Lili and two other friends who live in Blaine. May Yong went shopping with her family at the Hmong Market and she bought some vegetables. May Yong play Peek-a-boo with her son at home and she said nobody won the game. Suham cleaned her house with a vacuum on Sunday for 30 minutes. Rihab talked about everything with her family for half an hour. Suham helped her children with their English grammar for 2 hours. I stayed at home and studied English using a computer> I also cooked, watched TV, and read a driver's manual. I enjoyed staying at home.

Prisca

Fall Break

Our fall break was short but my classmates did a lot of interesting thing. Tu drove to another state with his family for a vacation. Norma stayed at home with her family every day and she cooked and practiced English. Tatiana went to the gym with her family because she liked to exercise. Sonai watched soup opera on TV. SerGiu liked to speak and study English at home. Prica liked to read books at home and she practiced for her driver’s. Norma helped her children with math and her children said thank you for help. Tatiana went to the park in the evening. She had barbecue in the park and she played with her son. Sandra talked on the telephone a lot three times a day.

May Yong

Let me introduce myself

My name is Jianping. In this class please call me Jianping .My native country is China. My native language is Chinese. I can also speak English. There are 3 people in my family: my husband, his son and I. My favorite food is crab and vegetable soup. I like reading books about history .I like watching TV about the world and other TV shows. I came to the United States in 2013, because my husband lives here. What I like about living in the U.S.is I can be with my husband together. What I don’t like about living here is I miss my family and friends. In my native country I was an office worker. In the U. S., I don’t have a job. I started coming to ESL classes on September 1, 2013. My purpose for coming to school is I want to get a job.

Let me introduce myself

My name is Biftu. In this class please call me Biftu. My native country is Ethiopia, My home town is Shashemene. My native language is Oromo. I can also speak Amaharic. There are four people in my family: my husband, my sister-in-law, my brother –in-law and me.My favorite food is doro wot,michiraand shiro.I like watching TV about religion.I came to the U.S in 2013 b/c my husband livis here.What Ilike about living in the U.S.A is I can get education and get a good job. What I don’t like about livng here is I don’t drive yet. In the U.S I do have a job. I started coming to ESL classes on November 4, 2013. My purpose for coming to school is I want to go to college.

Let me introduce myself

My name is Alina. My native country is Moldova. Moldova is near the Ukraine and Romania. I can also speak Russian. I live in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota now. I don’t live in apartment but I live in a house now. In my house there is more room. There are two people in my family: my husband and me.
My favorite food is shrimp but I also like vegetables and fruits. I like reading books about life, love, hope because in these books there is inspiration for living.
I come to the United States in 2013 because my fiancé lives here and I got married here on October 12 this year. In the USA I don’t have a job because I go to school every day. I started coming to ESL classes in November 4 of this year and I am in level 3 here.

What I'm Thankful for...

I'm thankful for my aunt because she help me cooking. I'm thankful for my teachers because they help me to learn English. I'm thankful for my cousin sister because she pick up me to school every day.
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I'm thankful for my hasband becaus help me everythink. I'm thankful for teacher becaus he learn me speaking and write English. I'm thankful for united state because help me to come here.
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I'm thankful for my mother becuse my mother no see good. I'm thankful for my daughter becuse insulin up down. I'm thankful for my brothere becuse my bothere police.
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I'm thankful for my parent. They make me happy. I'm thankful for my brother. He help me to come to America. I'm thankful for wife. She cook for me everyday. I'm thankful for teachers. They teach me know English. I'm thankful for weather. It not tonadle this year. I'm thankful for foods. It help me life. I'm thankful for frends. They talk to help me speak English. I'm thankful for kids. They know to behave good job. I'm thankful for my family. They sometimes send me foods.
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I'm thankful for God who give me a good health. I'm thankful for my daughter who give me opportunity to come in USA. I'm thankful for my son who pick me to school every morning. I'm thankful for Metro North Adult Basic Education who give me opportunity to learn English free. I'm thankful for my all teachers who teach me English everyday.
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I'm thankful for my family, because they help my everythink. I'm thankful for my sister because she stay for my doather everytime. I'm thankful for my teachers because we help study English reading, speaking. I'm thankful for America because give me opportunity live and study free.
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I'm thankful for:
my wife because she give me everything,
my sister when I have a problem, she give me a good idea and many food,
my mother because she give me money,
my brother because he help me when I need,
my teachers because they taught me English.
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I'm thankful for all the teachers. Thank for teaching me improve my English. Thank for my husband to help me everything. Thank for my mother help watch my children and teach me many thing and thank for Mennesota.
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I'm thankful for my health and my family health, opportunity to come in USA, opportunity to study English.
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I'm thankful for my wife because helpe my every time. I'm thankful for my god because give my every thank give my health and my wife and my children I'm thankful for my school I'm thankful my teachers.
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I'm thankful for teacher because good teach English, kindness, friendly and help me everythings with students. I'm thankful for my friend because his sent me go to school every day. I'm thankful for my friends because good friend and help together learn English in the classroom. I love teacher, I love friend. I love Minnesota. bye...bye....:-(
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I'm thankful for:
my parents because they are healthy they aren't and wasn't sick in this year,
food because we don't stay without food,
peace,
blessing from God because he always was with us.
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I'm thankful for my husban for my famaly. I'm thankful for mother because she gave my live. I'm thankful for tichers because they taught me English.

What I'm Thankful For...

I'm thankful for my teacher level 3 and level 4. They help me improve my skill English. They are very nice and friendly.
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I'm thankful for my school because I can study English. I'm thankful for my teacher because they taught me English. I'm thankful for my dad because he made me know about other country.
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I'm thankful for my classmates, teachers, my family, my church, my job, my house for everyday in my life.
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I'm thankful for my teachers. They help me to know many things. They are good teachers.
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I'm thankful for:
my host family and my mom because they help me to make my dream and come to USA,
God, He bless me all day,
my teachers because they teach me every day new stuff.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASS

* Get information about becoming a U.S. citizen
* Learn U.S. history and government
* Practice speaking English for your citizenship interview

Wednesday Afternoon
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

October 9 - December 18, 2013

Suite 305, Room 11

(Bring a $20 book deposit to the first class)

Call 763-783-4870 or stop at the Front Desk Suite 335 to sign up

*MUST be a current Metro North ABE student in ESL Level 3 or higher

Human Service Center of Anoka County
1201 89th Avenue NE
Blaine, MN 55434

Summer

Sometimes I like to go swimming with my friends in the lake. We are very happy!
Use sunglasses to protect our eyes from sun.
My hometown is GuiZhou in China.
My city is beautiful and cool in the summer.
Every day I get up early because my cat wakes up me up.
Right now we are going shopping for lemonade.

Sally

Summer

Summer in Haiti is usually the hottest.
Usually we have sun and sometimes it rains a lot.
Many people go to the beach when it’s very hot.
My country offers many fun and different things do to.
Everybody wears shorts, dresses, and sandals.
Rarely there is fresh cool air after the rain.
GUIRLANDE

Summer

Summer in Laos is very hot and sometimes it rains.
Usually in Laos I like to go swimming and fishing.
My family really likes to go to the cave to have a picnic there.
Many mosquitoes bite me in the evening.
Every day I sit under the tree.
River in Laos is very beautiful.

Mayyong

Summer

Swimming with my family at bunker beach
Usually the summer is very hot.
Mother cooks rice and chicken for dinner outside.
My friend will come to the U.S next month.
Every day I watch TV for about two hours.
Remember last week. My house had a party outside.so much fun!
Hang

Summer

Summer has good weather for people.
Usually people go to the park.
Many children play outside all day.
Many people go on vacation to other countries.
Everybody plays games with children.
Roses are very beautiful in summer.

Birjit

Food Around The World

People in different county eat different food. People in Moldova eat shuba made with fish, onions, eggs, beef. They eat for holiday. People in Vietnam eat pho made with beef, noodles, onion, scallions , and boiled chicken on the weekend .people in Mexico tamales made with masa ,pork , hot red onion for lunch . People in India eat chicken briani made with rice, chicken, and hot pepper .Cilantro for lunch. In my native country Iraq people like to and eat kebab made with ground beef and onion.
Step 1: Mix ground beef with onions green pepper and little bit of tomatoes and salt and spices together
Step 2: Beat together and the shape like fingers
Step 3: Put in the oven for ten minutes
ENJOY FOR LUNCH

Saba

Food Around The World

People in different countries eat different food.
People in Iraq eat Kebab made with meat, tomatoes, onions, barbecue sauce for diner. People in Moldova eat Shuba made with fish, onion, egg, beet, mayo for holidays. People in Mexico eat Buvito made with tortilla, bean, rice, vegetable, sauce sometime. People in Belarus eat dranekie made with potatoes, flower, onion, salt, oild everyday. In my native country, Vietnam, people like to make and eat “pho”. Here is how you make it.
Ingredients: Pork, chicken, water, salt, suger, vegetables, sliced beef and noodle.
Step 1: Cook pork and chicken in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Pour salt and sugar (2tsp/each)
Step 3: Prepare vegetables.
Step 4: Put rice noodles in the boiling water (5 minutes).
Step 5: Take noodles out of the water and put in a bowl.
Step 6: Put the boiled water in the bowl.
Step 7: Add the vegetables in the bowl.
Step 8: Add sliced beef and eat.
Note: More scallions will make it delicious.

Bang

Food Around The World

People in different countries eat different food. People in Haiti eat soup made with meat, water, macaroni, banana, and potatoes for New Year. People in Russia eat blini made with milk, egg, flour, and sugar every day. People in Iraq eat dolma made with rice , ground beef,tomato , onion, potato and grape leaves for one day a week. People in Belarus eat draniki .Made with ; potatoes onion, flour , salt and oil for diner. People in Mexico eat burrito.Made with; tortilla, meat ,beans rice, vegetable for one day a week. In my native country Moldova people like to make and eat sarmale .Here is how you make it ingredients; rice , onion, red peper , black ,piper, carrot, oil, tomato, dill, salt and cabbage leaves.

Teodora

Food Around The World

People in different countries eat different food. People in Vietnam eat eggrolls made with mushroom, onion, shrimp, rice, noodle, beef or pork, carrots for weekend. People in Moldova eat sarmale made with cabbage, meat, onion, pepper, carrots, rice, tomato, salt for holiday. People in Mexico eat tamales made with mesa, corn leaf, meat or pork, red chilipepper for Christmas or birthday. People in Russia eat bline made with flour, milk, eggs, sugar for two days a week. People in Iraq eat kapip made with beef, onion, tomatoes, hot pepper for dinner. People in India eat chicken biryani made with chicken, rice.

Nora

Food Around The World

People in different countries eat different food. People in Russia eat Pelmeni made with meat, flour, onion, garlic for New Year.
People in Iraq eat dolma made with rice, ground beef, tomatoes, onion and potatoes for one day of the month.
People in Vietnam eat pho’ made with water, noodles, vegetables and chicken for all time every day.
People in Moldova eat suba made with beet, onion, eggs, potatoes, mayonnaise, and fish for holidays.
People in Belarus eat Dranekie made with potatoes, flour, onions, salt and oil every day.

In my native country Mexico, people like to make and eat Arroz con leche (rice with milk).
Here is how you make it.
Ingredients:
Rice, Milk, water and sugar.
Steps 1: Put half of a gallon of water in the pot and ¼ pound rice and put on the stove.
Steps 2: When the rice absorbs water add half of a gallon of milk.
Steps 3: Stir all together.
Steps 4: When the rice is inflated put sugar to taste and stir.
Step 5: Take off the stove and enjoy

Mariana

Food Around The World

People in different countries eat food. People in Russia eat Blini made with milk, eggs, flour, sugar, every day .People in Iraq eat Dolma made with rice, ground beef, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, grape leaves for one day a month. People in Mexico eat burrito made with tortilla, meat, beans, rice, vegetables, sauce for one day a week. People in Belarus eat draniki made with potatoes, onions, flour, salt, oil, for some dinner. People in India eat chicken biryani made with rice, chicken, broccoli, onions, hot pepper, cilantro every day. In my native country, Haiti, people make and eat jardinière. Here is how you make it.
Ingredients: carrots, spanich, broccoli, green pepper, and red peppers, asparagus, beet, celery, rice, salt, chicken, water, butter, hot pepper, tomatoes, cabbage.

Steps 1.Prepare the vegetables and chicken.
Steps 2. Put oil, chicken and vegetables together.
Steps 3.Cook for twenty minutes.
Steps4. Add water, salt, butter.

Guirlande

Food Around The World

People in different countries eat different food. People in Belarus eat draniki made with potatoes, flour, salt, oil and onion for dinner. People in Cambodia eat soup made with carrot, beef, papaya, pumpkin, vegetable, cabbage for weekend. People in Iraq eat kipik made with beef, onion, tomatoes, hot pepper for dinner. People in Mexico eat burrito made with corn, pork, hot, red, chili for birthdays. In my country India people like to make and chicken Biryani.r
Here is how you make it.
Ingredients- Rice, chicken, onion, oil, water, salt, beans, cilantro,,
Steps-

1.put one teaspoon of oil in a wok .
2 Add and cook one pound of chicken.
3 Add and chop one onion.
4 Add a quarter of a pound of bean.

Birjit

Food Around The World

People in different countries eat different food. In Haiti people eat soup made with meat, water, vegetables, macaroni, banana, potatoes for New Year. In Russia people eat blini made with milk, egg, flour, sugar, everyday. In Iraq people eat dolma made with rice, ground beef, tomatoes, onion, potatoes, grape leaves for one day a month. In Mexico people eat Burrito made with Tortilla, meat, beans, rice, vegetables, sauce for one day a weekend. In Belarus people eat draniki made with potatoes, onion, flour, salt, oil for dinner. In India people eat chicken biriyami made with rice, chicken, broccoli, onion, pepper for everyday. In my native country, Vietnam, people like to make and eat Pho. Here is how you make it.
Ingredients: beef bone, beef, noodle, vegetables, onion, green onion, pepper
- Step 1: Put water and beef bone in a pot and cook until water boils,put spice in a pot.
- Step 2: Prepare the noodle: put water in another pot, heat until boils; until the noodles are soft and pour the noodles into a strainer.
- Step 3: When you are ready to eat, put some noodles into a large bowl, put some beefs, some chopped onion and other vegetables.
- Step 4: Pour hot soup into a bowl.

Anh

Food Around The World

People in different countries eat different food. People in Vietnam eat pho made with beef, noodles, onion, green onion, scallion, boiled chicen, for diner and lunch.
People in Iraq eat kebab made with meat, tomatoes, onion, barbeque, sauce for dinner and lunch. People in Mexico eat burritos made with tortilla, been, rice, meat, vegetables, sauce for sometimes. In my native country, Moldova people like to make and eat shuba for the holidays. Here is how to make it: Ingredients: fish, been, potato, eggs, onion, mayonese .
Recipe steps: 1 Buy preserved flaked fish and cut into small pieces.
2 Boil potatoes, clean and cut.
3 Boil egg, clean and cut.
4 Add onions and beets add beets last (see below #5).
5 Combine on a large serving plate, all of the above items (#1-4) but put the beets on the top and the spoon on a small omaunt (maybe ½ cup ) of mayonese . stor for one day in refridgerator and serve.

Afanasie

My Family and Hometown

My native country is Moldova. My native country is in Europe. My favorite room in my childhood home was the kitchen. I loved when my sister and I talked, joked and sang songs. In my country miss most of all my son and my sisters and brothers. I don’t parents. I have four brothers and three sisters. I have five children, four boys and one daughter, first boy is 35 years second is 32 third 28, fourth is 23 and fifth 22 years old. I like to cook for family Moldovan food like soup, cheese pie, meat stew. I also like to go to church together. In the USA I live in apartment, there is a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. I have many neighbors. I like my life in Minnesota.

Teodora

My Hometown

MY name is Juan. MY native city is Nayarit , Mexico, My favorite room in my childhood house was the Living room, because I played there with my brother and friend. We played video games and cars. I miss my family and friends because my mother is a good cook and my friend are like brothers. My parents still live in Mexico. I have one brother and three sisters that also live in Mexico. My family is very close. They celebrate Holidays together. There are many nieces and nephews who are young and new to the family I hope to see them soon. I am new to the United States. I came here nine months ago. I work every day and go to school too. I live in U.S with friends in one apartment. I like it because it is a good room and the bathroom is big.

Juan

My Hometown

My native country is Haiti. It’s an island in the Caribbean Sea and Central American. When I was a child my favorite room was the bedroom because sometimes my sister and brothers and I played together, told stories and jokes that were funny. I miss my husband, my parents, my friends and also the food and the weather. My parents are very close and they love their children they taught us to love each other. I love them. I have four brothers. They are married. One lives in Paris. He has two girls and one boy. Three of my brothers in Guadeloupe. The first one has two and one boy. The second one has two girls and the third one has two boys and one girl. My sister lives in my native country and has no husband or children. My husband’s name Waldimy Benoit. He lives in my country and works there. We don’t have any children but we will try maybe next year. I like to cook dinner when there are holidays, go to parties, share my opinion, go to the park. My house is big. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living rooms , one dining room and a kitchen, one storage room one garage and there are many trees in the yard.

Guirlande

My Family and Hometown

My name is Alina .My native country is Moldova . It’s a small country in Europe. When I was a child I lived in a house. My favorite place in my house is the living room because I liked to sit in front of the fireplace. I have three sisters and one brother. My parents are dead. I miss my family. I am married for 4 years. My husband’s name is Mihail. We have two children; one boy and one girl. My son Daniel is 3 years old and his sister Emily is one year. Daniel likes to listen to music and watch cartoons. I like to go with my family to the park, and church. My sisters are married and they live in Moldova. I have three nephews and three nieces. When I lived in Moldova. I took care of them. I miss that very much. I love my big family. Today I live in the U.S. My family lives in a two bedroom apartment. I like my live in Minnesota because we have more good opportunities for life.

Alina

My Family and Hometown

My name is Kimchhean. My native country is Cambodia. It is in Asia. I came in the U.S two years ago. I am so happy to be here. When I was little I lived in the house near river. My favorite room was the kitchen because I like to cook. I miss my family and food and my religion celebration. My mother is a housewife. My father was a seamstress. He was a wonderful father and I love them very much. I have two brothers and one sister. They all live in Cambodia. I am married. My husband name is Tim. I have three children, one boy and two girls. The older is Dalin 18, Hak is 16, and Dalen is 14 years old. My family and I like to go to my sister house in St. Paul. We make Khmer food like Khmer pan cakes and soup, steak for dinner and we all eat together. My house is medium. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a big yard. I like my house very much because it is quiet and has big yard.

Kimchhean

My Family and Hometown

My name is Godelive, I am from Congo. My native country is the Democratic Republic of Congo. My native country is the biggest country in Africa because many people from different countries lived there. I lived in an apartment. My childhood home is very nice and favorite room is kitchen because, I cooked food there. I miss my native country very much because my sister, nieces and nephews are there. My parents died when I was 2 years old and my aunt took care for me and my sister. I am married. My husband’s name is Jean-Claude. I have two boys and two girls. Ornella is our first child, then Prince, Gael and Jenny. I don’t have any other family in America; only friend. My husband is my advisor because when I remember about my sister, He gives me good advice. I like to do things with my family. Every Sunday, We go to church together. I live in an apartment. The rooms are very nice. I like my house a lot.

Godelive

My Family and Country

My native country is India. It is in Asia. My childhood home was very small. My favorite room was my bedroom. I miss my mother and food. My parents always took care of me. I have four brothers. I am married. I have two children. My son is twelve years old, and my daughter is ten years old. In summer time my family goes to the park and enjoys it. I make some food that my children like. In the US, my house is very small. In my country my house is very big. Sometimes my cousins come to my house here and then we have a problem because my house is very small. My house here doesn’t have a lot of space. My house doesn’t have any storage. Some time big parties in my home are not possible because the house is small. My house here doesn’t have a lot of space. My house doesn’t have any storage. Some time big parties in my home are not possible because the house is small. I’d like to have a big because a lot of my relatives could come to my home and celebrate the holidays. In my country holidays are celebrated in my home. I make good food. A lot of my friends and relatives cousins come to my house. In my country people celebrate holidays together. Sometime my friend makes sweets and another friend makes chicken rice vegetable and a lot of sweet. My friend’s children and my children together play outside and enjoy it a lot of women all together go shopping and go outside. We purchase new clothes jewelry and sometimes we give gifts to friends. I like my country.

Birjit

My Family and Hometown

My name is Veronica Lopez. I from Puebla, Mexico. My country is close to U.S. When I was a child I lived in a house. My favorite room was a kitchen because I made tortillas with my hands and ate at the same time. I miss my family, the, food the river and the Holidays. My mother lives in Mexico. She is very friendly with everybody. She is always worried about me. She is 50years old and she plays soccer. I have two brothers and two sisters. They live in Mexico. Only one of my sisters is here. She lives close to me. Her husband died two years ago. She has four children. I have four children three daughters and one son who name is Elias he is 16 years. My daughters Alma, Abby and Giselle are 15,13 and 6 years old. I like to go to the park with my family every Sunday. In the evening we go to the lakes. In winter we go to the mall and sometimes we go to the movie theater. I live in a mobile home. I like it because it is big. I have two bedrooms, one bathroom kitchen and my living room. I have to pay more for the yard because it is big but I like it and so do children. I’m happy for that I like to plant vegetables and flower.

Veronica

My Family and Hometown

My native country is Iraq. My native country is in the Middle East. I love my childhood because it is beautiful .My favorite room is the living room because I stayed there with family .We watched TV and we talked together. Sometimes my mother made some things for me and my brothers. I miss my mother and my sister .I also miss food and my house and my school .I miss my friend. I miss everything .My father died last year .My mother is alive .I love my mother because she is special for me because she is the best .I have three brothers and two sisters .I’m married to my husband Azhar .I’m pregnant with me first child now .We eat to gather and go shopping, sit to gather and talk .I live in an apartment with one bed room .I love my apartment is small and I don’t have a garden but it’s nice.

Saja

My Family and Hometown

My native country is Cambodia. Cambodia is in Asia .When I lived in childhood home. I liked my bed room. And I stayed with my sister and we played together .Now I miss that most about my country .My parents took care of everything. They gave good advice and taught us my language and knowledge. I have two brothers and three sisters, four nephews and five nieces. I am married with my husband and his name is John. We have one son now. He is ten years old. I like to do many things with my family. On the weekend I can cook food, we eat together. We also like to travel outside the country together .we talk and play a lot and help each other in trouble .I like to give advice and teach my son at home. My son likes to read books a lot. Every Friday I bring him to the library to get new books .sometime I bring him outside to play in a park .my house in the US is nice .I have friend neighbor who talks and makes me feel happy .I like to help my neighbors.

Nora

My Family and Hometown

My native country is Russia. My native city is Yekaterinburg. My favorite room in my childhood home was my bedroom, because that is where I slept, exercised, read and talked my friends. I miss my mother. My mother understood me and taught me. She lives in Russia. I have one brother and one sister, they live in Russia. My brother has one son and one daughter. I don’t have children. I like with my family to cook dinner, go to movies, go to village, and go to a swimming pool. My boyfriend and I is my family in the U.S. In summer like swimming and in winter we like alpine skiing. In the U.S. I like cooking, going to movies, running, travelling. I like my life the U.S.

Irina

My Family and Hometown

My native country is Moldova. My native country is in East Europe. In my childhood home my favorite room was my bedroom. I miss friends and brother in my native country. I like my mom. She cooks for me, she gives me good advice and she loves me. I have three brothers and one sister. The two brothers are here and my sister is here too. One brother is in my native country and I love my brothers and my sister. I’m not married and I don’t have any children. I like spend time with my family, to go to the park, to have dinner and go together to church. My house in the U.S looks like an apartment. It has two bed rooms. I like my apartment.

Afanasie

Spring

The spring season in my native country is beautiful. I like it because the weather is not hot not too cool. The temperature is nice. The spring begins on March 20
and on June 20.We get about 4 seasons but my favorite seasons but my favorite season is spring because I do a lot of activities. I cook outside go swimming, and visit the family. Now I live in Minnesota, and the best season of the year is summer.

Ramon

Spring

In my native country, spring begins on March 20 and ends on June 21 the average spring temperature in my native country is 70’s in the morning and 80 95 and the afternoon we have about 4 season we get 2 or 3 inches of rain in the spring same spring holidays we celebrate in my country are seaman Santa and child day. If you visit my country in the spring, be sure to wear summer clothes activities I do in door in the spring I watching TV and movies an activity I do outside is work with my vegetables plans and go walking at the park and play a little I play soccer, basketball and ride a bike spring makes me feel happy because is a good weather I can go the rivers or beaches in my country the best season of the year is mother’s day because we celebrate especial day where I live now the best season of the year is summer time because I make bar-b-queue in my yard with my family.

Luciano

Spring

In my native country spring begins on February 1st and ends on August 30. The average spring temperature in my native country is 38 degrees. In my native country we got a lot of rain in the spring. Some spring holidays in my native country are Khmer New Year and China New Year. If you plan to visit my native country in the spring be sure to wear summer clothes. An activity I do indoors in the spring is the same activity I do in the winter. An activity I do outdoors in the spring is to go for walks. Spring make me feel good because spring is very comfortable. In my native country the best season of the year is spring. Where I live now the best season of the year is fall.

Kimchhean

Spring

In the Congo, there are only two seasons: dry and rainy. The average temperature in my native country is 30 degrees. In my native country, we get about 20 inches of rain in the wet season. Some holidays we celebrate in my native country are Christmas and Easter. If you plan to visit my native country, be sure to wear light clothes and a raincoat. An activity I do indoors in the wet season is cooking and watching T.V. An activity I do outdoors in the wet season is playing, walking, and eating. The dry season makes me feel happy because it’s the season to celebrate with the parties. In my native country, the best season of the year is the dry season. Where I live now, the best season of the year is spring.

Godelive

Spring

In my native country spring begins on March and on April 30. The average spring in my native country is 60 degree .In my native country we get about one foot of rain in the spring. In Iraq we don’t have any holidays . If you plan to visit my native country in the spring be sure to wear summer clothes because it is nice weather an activity I do in doors in the spring is getting to gather and eating An activity I do outdoor is to have a picnic . Spring makes me feel happy because it is nice weather. In native country the best season of the year is summer because it is sunny. Where I live now the best season of the year is the summer because I don’t need to wear jacket.

Saja

Spring

In my native country, spring begins on March on we have four seasons autumn, winter, spring and summer. The average spring temperature in my native country, we get about four inches of rain in the spring. A spring holiday we celebrate in my native country is Ester. If you plan to visit my native country in the spring, be sure to wear light clothing. Spring is very beautiful because we have more tulips flowers. An activity I do indoors in the spring is cleaning house. An activity I do outdoors in the springs is to sow plants, sow flowers and watch children playing outside every day. Spring makes me feel good because tulips and flowers grow and tree, birds are singing. In my native country the best season of the year is summer because it is warm. We're here I like now, the best season of the year is fall because fall is beautiful season. Trees are colors on the trees.

Lusine

Spring

In my country we don’t have spring season. We have only two season of the year. In my country we season dry and season rain. Season dry begins on November, December, January and ends on May. The average dry temperature in my native country is 40°-76° F. in my native country, we get about hot and dry, and rain sometime we get about windy in morning afternoon the sun comes out and the weather is very hot and dry season. Rain begins on June, July, August and ends on the September in my native country we get about 50 inches of rain in June and July some places have to much water and we cannot go anywhere because some place have flooding we have the season dry and season rain in July and August .If you plan to visit my native country in the spring be sure to wear short you don’t have to wear winter jacket in my native country the best season of the year.

Khamsay

Spring

In my country, spring begins on Mars and ends on May. The average springs temperature is 50-60 degrees .In my native country, we get about a lot of rain in the springs. Some springs holidays we celebrate in my native country are Carnival, Mother’s Day and Easter. If you plan to visit my country in the spring, be sure to wear summer clothes. An activity I do indoors is watching TV, playing games, giving the story. An activity I do outdoors in the spring is go the movie and go to the pack .Spring makes me feel good I like the weather because, it’s make me cool, relax. In ma native country, the best season of the year is spring. Where I live, the best season of the year is summer.

Guirlande

Spring

In my native country, we have two seasons: dry and rainy season. The average rainy temperature in my native country is 25 degree. In my native country, we get about 20cm of rain in the rainy season. Some rainy holidays we celebrate in my country are Christmas, New Year and Easter. If you plan to visit my country in the rainy season, be sure to wear summer clothes. An activity I do indoors in the rainy season is playing different kinds of games and reading. An activity I do out door is gardening, the rainy season makes me feel good because the temperature is average. In my country, the best season of the year is the dry season; where I live now, the best season of the year is spring.

Gisele

Spring

In my native country, spring begins on 1 March and ends on 31 May. The average spring temperature in my native country is 25 + 30 + degrees .In my native country,  we get about 1-2 inches of rain in the spring .Same spring holidays we celebrate in my native country are Easter , 8 March (Mother Day) and 9 May (Veteran’s Day ). If you plan to visit my native country in the spring, be sure to wear dresses, shorts, skirt, T-shirts, sunglasses, and a cap. An activity I do indoors in the spring is removing the tape from the windows and clean the house. An activity I do outdoors in the spring is plant a garden with vegetables and, flowers.  Spring makes me feel good because it’s warm outside and very beautiful with blooming trees and flowers. In my native country, the best season of the year is spring and autumn because there are a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Where I live now, the best season of the year is spring.

Spring

In my native country spring begins on the 1st of March and ends on the 30th of April. The average spring temperatures in my native country is 60 .In my native country we get about 1 foot of rain in the spring. Some spring holidays we celebrate in my native country are when people get together and come to my house for a very big party ,If you Plan to visit my native country in spring be sure to wear summer clothes, short, skirt, shorts, pants, and sandals. An activity I do indoors in the spring is cooking good food, so come my home and enjoy the party. An activity I do outdoors in spring is playing games, going to parks, having a picnic, and making some food, and celebrating outside spring makes me feel good because of not having to wear a coat or jacket. In my native country the best season of the year is spring. In my country spring break from school is ten day. Children go to their aunt’s house and celebrate a vacation. Where I live now, the season of the year is spring because I do not like snow. Spring is a good and happy season.

Birjit

Spring

In my native country, spring begins on 1 March and ends on 31 May. The average spring temperature in my native country is 25 + 30 + degrees .In my native country, we get about 1-2 inches of rain in the spring .Same spring holidays we celebrate in my native country are Easter , 8 March (Mother Day) and 9 May (Veteran’s Day ). If you plan to visit my native country in the spring, be sure to wear dresses, shorts, skirt, T-shirts, sunglasses, and a cap. An activity I do indoors in the spring is removing the tape from the windows and clean the house. An activity I do outdoors in the spring is plant a garden with vegetables and, flowers. Spring makes me feel good because it’s warm outside and very beautiful with blooming trees and flowers. In my native country, the best season of the year is spring and autumn because there are a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Where I live now, the best season of the year is spring.

Alina

Spring

In my native country, spring begins February fifteen, because we have only two seasons. The average temperature in Yemen is 55-65 degree. In Yemen we get about almost one foot of rain in the spring, and we don’t have spring holiday in my native country, because we only have two season. If you plan to visit Yemen in the spring be sure to wear summer clothes, because the weather is very nice, and we can wear whatever we want. An activity I do indoor in the spring is to get together with our neighbors at home on Friday. An activity I do outdoor in the spring is going to eat outside, and have picnics. Spring makes me happy because I don’t need to wear winter clothes, and I can play with my son in our backyard. In Yemen the best season of the year is summer. Where I live now the best season of year is spring, it’s not cold or hot. It’s in between.
Amal

Spring

In my native Country spring begins on 1^st March and end on 31 May .The average spring temperature in my native country is 10-20degree.In my native country, we get about 1-2 feet of rain in the spring. Some spring holidays we celebrate in my native country are Ester and 8^th march, Mather Day, and 9^th May Veterans Day. If you plan to visit my native country in spring, be sure to wear dresses, shorts, skirt. An activity I do indoors in the spring is watch TV and read. An activity I do outdoors in the spring is to play soccer and walk. Spring makes me feel good because I like warm and every by thing is green. In my native country, the best seasons of the year are spring and summer. Where I live how the best seasons of the year are spring and summer…..
Afanasie

My Favorite Holidiay

When  I was  a  child, my  favorite  holiday  was  Christmas because all  my  family  come  together.  A special way we celebrate these holidays was will different   clothes and food. We celebrated birthdays in my native country. When I was a child my parents celebrated parties  and  my  friends  come  to  my  house . We played and celebrated together in my native country, On New Year’s Day we celebrate from December 31 starting at 9:00 pm to January 1st  3 or 4 am in the morning. In my country, we change gifts on Valentines Day. The most popular holiday of the year in my country is Christmas on Christmas everybody celebrates and everybody is happy. The holiday in this country, I most enjoy is Christmas because I do not work. We create a holiday here, I’ve celebrate these American holiday 4 july to of was my first holiday in America.

Luciano

My Favorite Holiday

When I was a child, my favorite holiday was New Year. A special way we celebrated this holiday was eating, drinking .Everybody wearing clothes and enjoying a dance to getter to have fun. WE don’t have Celebrate birthdays in my native country because; we don’t know the date born; only parents know. In my native country, New year’s day is celebrated on  April/13,14,15.The biggest difference between wedding celebrations in my native country and this country is a difference, they celebrations Today at the bride’s house some time they dance together, drinking and eat.The most popular holiday of the calendar/year in my native country is New Years of all the holiday in this country, I have most enjoy thank’s giving and Christmas,because thecountry have onederful holiday,we should create.

Khamsay

My Favorite Holiday

When I was a child, my favorite holiday was Christmas because it’s the day of my birthday. I celebrated with my family and friends together. A special way we celebrated this holiday was everybody wore new clothes and cooked and ate together. We celebrated birthdays in my country by being together with family. In my native country, New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1^st. the biggest difference between weddings celebrations in my native country and this country is people wear national clothes and have parties. In my native country, we exchange gifts at these holidays: Christmas and Birthdays. For me Christmas is special because I was born in December. The most popular holidays of the calendar year in my native country are new year, Independence day, and women’ s day. Of all the holiday in my country, I most enjoy Christmas because I also celebrate my birthday on that day. Since coming here, I’ve celebrated these American holidays: New Year, Christmas and Thanksgivings.

Godelive

Celebration

When I was a child, my favorite holiday was Christmas. A special way we celebrate this holiday was we went to church, made different foods, eat in family, dance and drank. We celebrate birthday in my native country by a small party with friends and family. In my native country, New Year’s Day is celebrated on 1^st of January. The biggest difference between wedding celebrations in my country and this country is your guests are almost all people who you known. In my native country we exchange gifts at these holidays; Christmas, New Year and Easter. The most popular holiday of the calendar year in my native country is New Year. Of all the holidays in this Country, I most enjoy Thanks giving and Christmas because I tried other kinds of food who are not in my country. We should create a holiday to celebrate Mother’s day. Since coming here, I’ve celebrate these American holidays: Thanks giving, Christmas and New Year.

Gisele

Celebration

When   I  was a  child ,my  favorite  holidays   was  new  year.  A  special  way  we  celebrated  this  holiday  was  good  party  go  to  the  friend  house  and  enjoyed  the  party.  We  celebrations   birthdays   in  my  native  country  by  purchased  the  cake  and  lot  of   my  friend  come  home   and   celebrated   the  birthday  party  In  my  native  country, new  year’s  day  is  celebrated  on  January 1. The  biggest  difference  between  wedding  celebrations  in  my  native  country  and  this  country  is  go  to  people  church  and  my  country  is  go  people  temple.  In my native country, we exchange gifts at these holidays.  Everybody   gave to your friend gifts. All people eat good food and sweet. We are exchange the gifts. The most popular holiday of the calendar year in native my native country is new year of all the holiday in this country, I most enjoy new year, New year is my Favorite because my Friend all of together celebrated All of my friend celebration the party. We should create a holiday to celebrate every year. Since coming here, I’ve  celebrated these American holidays Christmas. I like the Christmas holiday.

Birjit

My Favorite Holiday

When I was a child. My favorite holiday was Christmas. A special way we celebrated all week long before Christmas. In church kids sing Christmas and people give candy and cookies. We celebrate birthdays in Mexico by having family and friends over and kids breaking piñata. In my country New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1. The biggest difference between wedding celebrations in my native country and this country is people in Mexico celebrate one day before the wedding. In my native country we exchange gifts at these holidays. Los Santos Reyes gives gifts to the children only and Valentine’s Day we exchange gifts. The most popular holidays of the calendar year in my native country are Christmas. New Year and Easter Day. Of all the holidays in this country I most enjoy Thanksgiving because we cook a lot a food and give thanks. We should create a holiday to celebrate children because it is important. In my country we celebrate “Children’s Day” on April 30. Since coming here I’ve celebrate these American holidays Thanksgiving Christmas, new year, independence day and mother’s day.

Veronica

My Favorite

When I was a child, my favorite holiday was Christmas. A special day we celebrated this holiday was new clothes, cooking, eating and helping people. In my native country, New Years day is celebrated on 31 December. Celebrations in my native country and this country are to nave treaties. In any native country, we exchange gifts at this holiday: Christmas, birthday, Women’s day. Of all the holidays in this country I most enjoy Christmas and New Years because this the birthday of Jesus. We should create a holiday to Celebrate Ester and family day since coming here. I’ve celebrated the see American holidays: Christmas day and Thanksgiving.

Lusine

My Favorite Holiday

When I was a child my favorite holiday was Khmer New Year because Khmer New Year is my religious celebration. A special way I celebrated this holiday was wearing new clothes, cooking, playing, drinking and dancing. We celebrate birthdays in my native country by making birthday cakes and cooking for family and friends. In my native country New Year day celebrated on April 12-13-14. The biggest difference between wedding celebration in my country and this country is that in my country they are married two days they wear many wedding dresses and many colors but here they wear only one wedding dress white color and the celebration only one day. In my native country they exchange gifts at this holidays the gifts are money and clothes. The most popular holiday of calendar year in my native country is Khmer New Year. Of all the holiday in this country I most enjoy Thanksgiving because my husband doesn’t work on that day. My family gets together and we cook and eat. We should create a holiday to celebrate hamburger and ice cream. Since coming her I’ve celebrated these American Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Kimchhean

My Favorite Holiday

When I was child, my favorite holiday was Christmas. A special way we celebrated this holidays was stay with my family or go to party .We celebrate birthdays in my native by you just say happy birthday sometimes give me a gift. In my country, News year’s is celebrated on 01 January (date). The biggest difference between wedding celebrations in my native country and this country is there isn’t any different when we celebrate wedding .In my native country, we exchange gifts at these holidays only Christmas and New Year. The most popular of the calendar year in my native country is Car naval, we celebrated for three days. Of all the holidays in this country, I most enjoy Christmas is my favorite because I always had fun and also dinner with my family and friends. We should create holidays to celebrate le language because in the America there many different language .Since coming here, I’ve celebrated these American holidays: New year day, Memorial day, Independence day , Christmas  day ,Thanks giving  day.

Guirlande

My Favorite Holiday

When   I was child, my favorite holiday was Eid, because   all my family gets together. A special way we celebrated this holiday was to wear new clothes, and give money to kids, and women. We celebrate kid’s birthdays in Yemen by having a party for family, and friends. The celebration of birthday is not very important for adult. In my native country, New Year’s Day is celebrated on different days every year, because our calendar is around Moon cycle. The biggest difference between wadding celebrations in my native country, and this country is that we have a lot of parties; this is our traditional holiday from many years ago. In my native country, we exchange gifts this holiday. In Eid because this is our Islamic holiday.  The most popular holiday of the calendar year in my native country is Eid. It’s very important to us, because we have to give the poor people money, food, and new clothes in this day. Of all the holidays in U.S. I most enjoy is the Christmas because my husband stays home. We should create a holiday to celebrate every Friday each week.  Because we have to go to the Mosque on Friday. Since coming here, I’ve celebrated these American holiday Thanksgiving, because there is a lot of clearance.

Amal

My Favorite Holiday

When I was a child my favorite holiday was Christmas because was born.  JESUS    , A special way we celebrated this holiday was cooking special food And going to Church .We celebrate birthday in MOLDOVA by having friends And family .In my native country, New Year day is celebrated December 31 And January 14 The biggest difference between wedding celebrations in my native  Country and this country is Thanksgiving . In my native country we exchange gifts  At these holidays; Christmas because It is nice to gifts The most popular holiday Of the calendar year in my native country is Christmas because …Of all the holiday in my country . I most enjoy Christmas and Thanksgiving because I like them. We should create a holiday to celebrate really Crazy People because I like .Sind coming here I’ve celebrate these American holidays Thanksgiving   Christmas and New Yare.

Afanasie

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Coming to The US

I came to the U.S in September of 1992 from Guatemala.  Guatemala always has good weather. The reason I came here is to find a better life for me and my family. My family was very sad for me to leave. I came here with my husband. My husband and I were very happy on the trip. My trip was six hours. I was nervous because I never was on airplane before. First I went to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles I stayed for two days. I brought clothes and shoes with me planned to come to the United States three months before we left. On my first day in the U.S., I saw many squirrels. In Guatemala we don’t have squirrels, only in the Zoo. On my first day in the U.S, I felt sad and tired, because I couldn’t visit my family for a long time. On my first day in the U. S., I watched TV in bed. The best thing about living here is nice houses, life, schools and jobs. In my country jobs are good bat the pay is not good. I made two dollars in one day! The worst thing about living here is my family is not here, only my husband’s family is here. I am homesick for my family in my native country, because I never separated from my mom before. I don’t miss the delinquents in my native country. I wouldn’t like to go back to my country and live there. I have been here for twenty years and I like my new life in the United States. God Bless United States.
Paula

Coming to The US

I came to the U.S. in April of 2012 from Bosnia. Bosnia is a small country in south Europe. The reason I came here is because my husband lives here. He is an auto mechanic and works part-time in an auto shop. I came here with my daughter. She is thirteen years old. My trip was twenty-five hours because I waited for a long time in the Germany airport. First I went to Philadelphia. Then I flew for four hours on a plane to Minneapolis. I brought clothes, documents and photographs with me. I planned to come to the United States .On my first day in the U.S., I saw many highways. On my first day in U.S., I feel tired. On my first day in U.S., I slept. The best thing about living here is good school for my daughter and I can find a job when I improve my English. I am homesick for my family and friends in my native country. I don’t miss the work in my native country, because my boss usually didn’t give me any money. Sometimes, I waited for two months for the money. I wouldn’t like to go back to my country and live there. I like my new life in the United States. I feel happy here.
Mirsada

Coming to The US

I came to the U.S. in July of 1989 from Mexico. Mexico is a very beautiful county, the reason I came here is because life in the U.S. is good. Before, I never had a job or a car. Now I can buy stuff for my children. We can go eat to a restaurant. I came here with my friends. My trip was 20 days. First I went to Texas. Texas is a good state. I brought clothes and a little money. On my first day in the U.S., I felt happy and sad. I was sad because my parents didn’t want me to go to the U.S. On my first day in the U.S., I slept for many hours because I was tired. The best thing about living here is nice cars and nice houses. The worst thing about living here is we have to pay many bills. I am homesick for my family. I don’t miss the criminals. I wouldn’t like to go back to my native country and live there. I like my new life in the United States.
Luciano

Coming to The US

I came to the U.S. in August of 2011 from Moldova. Moldova is a small country. The reason I came here is because life was hard. I hope here life will be better. I came here with my family. My wife and child were happy to come here. My trip was 12 hours from Moldova to New York. Them I flew to Minneapolis. I brought with me medicine, pots and my Bible. I planned came to the United States. On my first day in the U.S., I felt happy and tired. On my first day in the U.S.I went to a Chinese restaurant. The best thing about living here is safety. The worst thing about living here is that there are too many wooden houses. I am homesick for nothing because I like my life here. I don’t miss the politics in my native country. I wouldn’t like to go back to my country and live there. I like my new life in the United States because I have more opportunities.
Mihail