Dana Point Harbor Video

http://www.danapointharbor.com/Movies/DanaPointHarbor.html

Our Neighboring Town: Dana Point

Movable 3-D views of Dana Point Harbor, 10 minutes away. http://www.danapointharbor.com/Overview.html

San Clemente Coastal Camera

See what the San Clemente coast looks like at this moment with this Coastal Camera link. http://san-clemente.org/cameras/hqcamera.aspx

Watch tiny guys paddling out into the huge ocean on their surfboards, miniature couples walking along the beach--even check to see how crowded it is at the Fisherman's Restaurant patio on the pier. I'm kind of hooked myself, and I could just drive 5 minutes and see the real thing.

OC on TV

Let us show you how you can use these Orange County shows to study English and learn more about life in southern California.

We especially like "Life of Ryan", following a young skateboarder right here in San Clemente.

Scroll down for a short lesson in the slang and expressions you won't find in your dictionaries and textbooks.

Language and Culture Programs

As an English teacher, I focus on finding out what the student really needs and wants. I develop a program which students can enjoy and be motivated to continue through independent study.

I have developed curriculums for Conversational English, Business English, Conversational Japanese, and Introduction to Japanese Culture. I also have experience teaching academic and business writing.

My published textbooks for Japanese and Korean students can be seen at these websites:
Japanese: http://www.seitosha.co.jp/book.php?product_cd=0270
Korean: http://book.daum.net/detail/media/list.do?bookid=KOR9788974620578

Guests

We welcome all types of guests: adults, kids, families, students, and business types. (Nice spoon trick.)

San Clemente Scenes Video Slideshow

A short video slideshow of scenes from around San Clemente: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LeGHiPKFwA

Slang from "Life of Ryan", Season 1, Episode 1

Reality TV is a great way to learn language as it is spoken by real people. "Life of Ryan" is an MTV series about a skateboarder who lives here in San Clemente. Go to mtv.com to see full episodes from Season 1 and Season 2. Then test your New Slang comprehension skills with these sentences from Season 1, Episode 1.

1. There's nothing I like more than kicking it with my friends.
a. playing soccer or football
b. fighting
c. spending time; relaxing; hanging out


2. Life in San Clemente is usually pretty chill.
a. cool weather; windy
b. nice and relaxed; good
c. cold and unfriendly


3. True that.
a. I agree.
b. I hope so.
c. You're wrong.


4. My mom doesn't want me dating someone that's gonna get me into drama like that.
a. TV shows
b. difficult or emotional situations
c. happy excitement


5. We're going to Dubai? Oh, sick.
a. Oh, I don't want to.
b. Oh, that's great.
c. That's disgusting.

Watch this scene at http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1567719&vid=171498* To fit the quiz, some of the sentences above have been edited slightly from the original.

And here's a bit of video of some impressive moves from Ryan when he was smaller: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwpZsZ9N-aI

"Groms at Lowers"

In surfer slang, "grom" means kid, and "lowers" is Lower Trestles, a beach in south San Clemente that is well-known to surfers around the world.

Watch what groms can do on this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrzE7c9Ukuo