English Language Village
              Summer 2001
     With villagers from all over the world gathering at Concordia College to gain experience and a better understanding about the American culture, what more could a person want, then to see them in action.  Check out the following pictures of these outstanding individuals doing what they do best...having fun.

                                
Adam, a counselor, talks with Rachel, Yvonne        Destiny perfects her questioning skills             American Pride is what and Nicole during free time.                                     with the help of her neighborhood leader,        Frank is all about!
                                                                                 Sidney, during the ELV Scavenger Hunt.

During the 4th of July we not only           
got to be in a parade, but we also got to be on tv.  Cole was our spokesperson to the        Tired from all of the activities
interested media and he made sure that they all knew about Hometown USA!                    on the fourth; Allan catches a
                                                                                                                                             nap.
 
 

The main outcome for this session is to help the villagers gain a better insight into the work related field of life.  They have traveled to several different places in Moorhead, MN and Fargo, ND.  Such places include Moorhead City Hall, Concordia College Career Center, Strawberry Farm, and the Eventide Nursing Home.

The Hood and Manhattan traveled to the
mayors office to learn about politics and
his job.  Members of these neighborhoods
include, Destiny ,Julia, Allan, Max, Margaret,
Paul ,Roger, and Frank.
                                     Eric and Rachel
 If the mayor says "Hoo-Haa, we can say "Hoo-Haa"        listen to Mark tell about how he became a strawberry farmer
 

                    But now for the fun stuff.....


International Day:  Villagers at ELV traveled to Bemidji, MN for a day of learning
and showing off their great English skills.
             Villagers enjoy a home run at the
                                                                                        RedHawks baseball game.
 

                Crazy For You, Dance, dance, dance!!  Villagers enjoy dancing             the popular tribute to Gershwin's music was a delight even for to their favorite country line dance song, "I Feel Like        the villagers.  Kevin, Paul and Yvonne wait impatiently for the a woman."                                                                         show to begin.
                                               
The English Language Villagers enjoyed looking around                           Frank prepares for his fireman training at the
Zieglers' farm.  The villagers were able to spend the entire                       Fargo Fire Station.
afternoon looking around the farm and tubing....

Tubing was the highlight for many of our villagers.  Counselor Brad makes sure that everyone is having fun and also being safe.  Pictured above: Counselor Brad, Chloe, Julia, and Rachel.
 
 
 
 
 
 

We encourage you to check out what's going on and when the next session is!  Keep checking back here for regular updates.  Until then....catch ya later!
 
 
 

Pssst!  Down here!  Want more information about the English Language Village??  Then click here to e-mail the Dean, Emma: Hanke@cord.edu