July 23rd - Last Lesson - Important!

Dear students,
Today is your last lesson. You will take a 1 hour test based on IELTS, and after that you will take a survey of the semester.
Most importantly, you should come to class with your portfolio of homework assignments that you should hand in to me.
Kind regards,
Chris Elvin

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