New Words, June 2023

New Words

A Student Publication of Ethos Literacy

June 2023| VOL. 8, NO. 3

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Where do I see myself

By Kendrick

Basic Literacy, 3rd Year see myself achieving my goals by the end of the year. My first goal is to get better at math and reading. To get better I will practice and do my homework. My second goal is to get strong and swim better.

I will learn to swim strokes and swim underwater. My third goal is to get more independent. I want to go more places on the bus. My last goal is to continue working at Savers. I want to get faster at making sold signs. I hope I can achieve my goals at the end of this year.

Where do you see yourself at the end of this year?

By Bunmi

English Second Language, 1st Year here I see myself at the end of this year is having boldness in my communication with people without having fear of what feedback I will get from them. I remember that before I started attending Advanced Class, I had the fear of communicating well with people especially facing the crowd because I always get embezzling feedback from people.

The feedback that I always get from people: “Can you speak out and clear,” “What do you mean,” “Can you repeat your words again,” “I can hear you,” or “I can not understand what you are saying.” For these reasons, I felt bad in my spirit always that I didn’t have good communication skills and this result to fear in me.

I decided that I will not involve myself in any long conversation or communication with people again except if it is compulsory for me to talk. I know with this Advanced Class, I am now able to communicate little by little with people without the fear of their feedback. So, at the end of this year, Where I will see myself is having boldness of communicating well with people such as Individual group or large crowds without any fear or doubt in my spirit.

Where do I see myself at the end of this year?

By Rocio

English Second Language, 2nd Year n my personal opinion I see myself at the end of this year doing different thing for example: What I would like to do how to facilitate a group of people like early education or any other topic, maybe working at a school as a teacher’s assistant or substitute. I think my English will be better and I will improve in conversation, reading and writing. I want to work harder to see results at the end of this year.

Rocio: ...maybe working at a school as a teacher’s assistant or substitute.

What do you think when you look at me?

By Maria S.

Math, 1st Year Dreams, hard work, positive, don’t give up, strong, fair, happiness, sadness, enjoy, proud, worry, ashamed, interest, accomplishment, fun

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What do you see when you look at me?

By Wajia

English Second Language, 2nd Year What do you see when you look at me?

Do you see someone limited or someone free, All some people can do is just look and stare.

Simply because they can’t see my hair.

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What do you see when you look at me?

By F.G. Basic Literacy, 1st Year

hey see that I have curly, short, black hair. Someone said that I have a warm, happy smile like the sunshine. They might say that I have bright, brown eyes. I am a happy woman the best that I can be. I am kind and caring too. They might say my skin is light in color. I have a few freckles. I am petite. I am four feet, ten inches tall. I can not reach high enough. I have to pull the seat forward all the way. Someone said that I was a love bug because I care so much. I like to behave myself with others. What they might not know. That I like to watch television like TBN, positive and others movies. When I have the time to watch it. That I like going soul F.G.: Someone said that I winning. And going to my mom and sister and was a love bug because I family to see them all. That I am loyal to my care so much. church, that I do my best for my Jesus. That I am always helping around the house and doing some of the cooking. Sometime my daughter and I go places. We go to the movies, we go shopping, we go out to eat.

Where do I see myself at the end of the year?

By Ameres

Math, 1st Year started tutoring to learn math for a test I would take to succeed in getting my diploma, so far I’ve learned more than any of the years I was in school thanks to my tutor. So at the end of the year, I see myself graduated with my diploma and a better understanding on math.

Where will I be in one year?

By Jason

Basic Literacy, 2nd Year ince I have been in Ethos Literacy it has given me the confidence to pursue a different career path and has given me more confidence in myself. I have to thank Ethos and JJ for opening my eyes to my potential. I see myself reading a lot more books next year and going for a higher position in my work that I probably would never have explored if I didn’t get the boost of confidence and support. Before Ethos I would shy away from reading and just think that I couldn’t do something because of my disability. I felt that I was stuck. Now I find myself enjoying reading and looking forward to my next adventures in reading.

At work, I am striving to become a better employee and am even working towards a promotion.

Jason: Now I find myself enjoying reading and looking forward to my next adventures in reading.

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What Do You See When

What do you think when you look at me?

By Ion Basic Literacy, 1st Year

Sports fan, football watcher, dog owner, rollerblader, too nice, on time, dependable, weed puller, neat, I like things clean, easy going, happy, shy

By Mahmoda

English Second Language 3rd year

brown eyes brown hair Woman happy Mother

By Yas

English Secon 3rd y

black black ey black Happy wom moth

What do you think when you look at me?

By Asalia English Second Language, 7th Year

hen you look at me I think it is like looking in the mirror and describing myself physically. But I’m going to describe how I think, what I like and what I have learned from life. I am a spiritual person that prefers to be alone. I think it’s a way to put my thoughts in order to understand myself and thus others. I see life as a learning school in which it gives me the opportunity to repair my mistakes. I have been cultivating my way of expressing and giving love, respect, and comprehension to other people at the level of consciousness. So I saw it from my perspective and took action. I learned that all these positive actions are free and with unique and incomparable value.

I would like to address in addition I have learned that everything that happens to me has a growing purpose and I see the positive in reality. I am a person that enjoys having contact with nature. What I enjoy is walking when it rains and how the smell fills the air. When the night comes it brings me other gorgeous things that I enjoy, which is looking at the full moon and the sparkling starts in combination with the sweet and delicate fragrance of some flowers like honeysuckle, jasmins, freesias, etc. Also I like to contemplate when the sun falls asleep surrounded by reddish, orange, pink tones and sometimes, the shade of purple. Many positive and wonderful results could happen if I put my mind to the sound of silence.

I don’t let the thieves of happiness steal my positive attitude.

Asalia: I like to contemplate when the sun falls asleep surrounded by reddish, orange, pink tones and sometimes, the shade of purple. Many positive and wonderful results could happen if I put my mind to the sound of silence.

What will you be doing in o

By Gabriela

English Second Language 1st Year

I will be dancing! I like to dance too much. I will rest.

I dance to nortena cumbia, Mexican music, in a club, Cabanas, a Mexican club. I dance with friends, my sister.

I dance because I like the music. My brothers, my son play the music. They are musicians.

My son began to play music when he was twelve. My brother began to play guitar when he was seven. He is forty-eight now.

You Look in the Mirror?

By Zahra

samin

English Second Language 3rd year

nd Language year

k hair yelashes eyes y face man her

brown eyes black Hair happy i don’t like sad I don’t like angry hard worker

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What do you think when you look at me?

By A.B. Basic Literacy, 1st Year

Do you think I am handsome?

Do you think I am going to attack you?

Do you think I look like Pitbull the artist?

Do you think I should grow a beard?

When I look into the mirror, I see a handsome young man. I see my mom and my dad. I wonder if they are proud of me. I want them to know that I am trying to get my life together.

When I look into the mirror, I wonder if I will ever get married. I wonder if things will work out between me and my wife. Will I ever have children?

When I look into the mirror, I also see a bright future. I see myself being successful. I see myself owning my own home and vehicle.

When I look into the mirror, I see an intelligent young man with a lot of potential. I can read and do math. I can play video games. I have very good eye and hand coordination. I can rap. I am a very good poet.

What do you think when you look at me?

I hope you think the same way I do.

one year, on April 14, 2024?

By Florentina

English Second Language, 1st Year

I will learn English. I will speak English with my granddaughter. I will watch TV in English.

I will try to be a better person.

What do you think when you look at me?

By Ameres Math, 1st Year

hen people look at me they might assume that I’m mean from the way my face sits, they might think I like bright colors because my hair takes the shape of a rainbow, or that I like doing overexaggerated make-up or I’m older than I look, they probably think “wow this girl wears way too much makeup.” but what they don’t see is a person who loves herself and knows her worth a person willing to try my hardest to get my diploma and make something of myself, they don’t see that I’m a person who doesn’t forget the good things people do for me, or that I’m creative and love art.

By Cynthia

English Second Language, 1st Year

I will buy my house. I will be calm and happy. My house will be one story with a big garden.

My son and maybe a husband and my dog will live in my house.

My house in the mountains, so far from civilization.

I will speak and write English.

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Where do I see myself at the end of the year?

By Craig

Math, 1st Year I see myself on the podium saying I did it, my GED. Thank God, What am I going to do with my GED? Put it on the wall. And use it for my drug and alcohol counseling.

What do you think when you look at me?

By B.B.

Basic Literacy, 1st Year hen I look at someone that takes the time to help me I see a lot in what they do. If I had to do this again I think that I will do a lot better. I know that there are a lot of people that don’t take learning serious. But I’m glad that I have someone special take the time to help.

B.B.: I’m glad that I have someone special take the time to help.

Where do you see yourself at the end of the year?

By Clara

English Second Language, 2nd Year I see myself living in the same place, and speaking English better, learning new things.

What do you think when you look at yourself?

By Craig

Math, 1st Year I see a person really trying to get my GED. I need it. I see myself doing good. I love myself today. Why? Because I believe in myself.

Where do you see yourself at the end of this year?

By Carlos

English Second Language, 1st Year see myself at the university of new Mexico studying chemistry and of course be capable to communicate myself with others without thinking the words I am going to say before I spoken them and have an conversation about anything.

Carlos: I see myself at the university of new Mexico studying chemistry.

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What Do I Think People Think When They See Me

By Annette

Basic Literacy, 2nd Year I think when people see me, they see a kind woman, mother, sister, friend and daughter. Someone that ambitious and is never going to stop following her dreams because she’s strong and fierce. Also, I think when people look at my face, my eyes tell them this woman has different levels to her soul. I must reach the highest level of within my soul, my soul is a waiting place to return back to its original state before I was born my soul existed before I was born. In the past, I lived in the world did worldy things. Currently I am in a place to be restored to become more open to learning about the world around me now. Dream your biggest dream.

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Where do I see myself at the end of the year?

By Maria S. Math, 1st Year

At the end of this year I see myself taking my GED test. I visualize myself with this certificate. It is something I owe myself. I know it’s good for my future. It is good for my children also.

What do you think when you look at me?

By Rosalia

English Second Language, 2nd Year

By Clara

English Second Language 2nd Year

What do you see when you look in the mirror?

When I see myself in the mirror, I remember my parents telling me that one has no idea how capable it is of coping with the problems that come our way and that they had the confidence that I was going to face them and get ahead.

When I think about what others will see in me, I imagine that some will think that I am serious and boring because I do not have many friends and have little social life.

Those who know me through my work may think of me as someone who likes children and spends time improving himself to finish her studies.

I think the children know how I am because they know me as affectionate, funny, funny, strict when necessary and they say they love my food so they see me as a good cook too.

When thinking about how I see myself? I see myself as a lucky person.

I see myself as a person with virtues and defects.

I see myself as an immigrant person.

I see myself as a person who has a lot to learn and give.

Who are you?

I am a person responsible person at home, at work, and I am always aware of my family.

Do you think others see you the same way?

I don’t know if everyone sees me the same, because we are all different and think different.

Rosalia: Those who know me through my work may think of me as someone who likes children….

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How I Look

By Alicia English Second Language, 5th Year

What I Learned this Year and What I Want to Learn for the Next Year

see myself wanting to progress, I always look for the opportunities that have been presented to me, although some are not so easy, nothing is easy, everything has its difficulties, but never, I give up, sometimes I have to stop, to take, a break to win the battle, and then win the war, and keep going and reac the goal, achieving my goal, the challenge I have today is to learn a second language, which is not mine, my battle, is learning, the pronunciation, because my accent interferes, a little but it’s not something, that I can’t, I see myself speaking, communicating with others fluently

English Second Language, 2nd Year

By Laura

his year for me has been a lot of learning. First I want to thank the teacher for her availability and patience. I have acquired new skills from her. How to better understand what is being spoken to me, when she listens to me, and helps me improve my pronunciation, It gives me confidence, as well as encouragement to keep talking, since I’m a little shy to talk, it’s easy to express with her without feeling that she’s judged. I would love to continue learning as well as with the teacher, One of the things that I would like to achieve, is to understand more what is being said to me, but not only that, if I cannot answer, be it verbal or written, I need to improve in the formation of sentences, I know that, I will achieve it, sorry it is costing me to move faster.

Thank you.

NEW WORDS is written by students of Ethos Literacy.

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