- Listen to Episode 10 of our “Learning American English Podcast”
- Write 5+ sentences about what you learned from Episode 10. Make sure your sentences use proper capitalization, punctuation, clarity, spelling, and grammar.
Intensive ESL with Instructor Sersea
Learn American English at Saddleback College International Students Program with Instructor Sersea

The House of Representatives began in 1789. The founders of America created it when they wrote the Constitution (the main law document of the United States).
When meeting someone new:Make eye contact and smile.
Safe topics for small talk:
Weather: “Beautiful day, isn’t it?” or “Can you believe this rain?”
Weekend plans: “Any plans for the weekend?”
Hobbies: “What do you like to do in your free time?”
Use “please” and “thank you” often.