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This is the event most students look

forward to. And this time, we had

the honour of having the rest of

Ascend’s staff with us as well! It

was a Singapore themed lunch so

each class had to bring a local dish.

And what better way to end the

lunch by letting everyone have a

hand at making the local Teh Tarik (“Pulled Tea”).

It was fun and we were full. Thanks to all who participated!

To motivate our learners to communicate with confidence June 2015

Can you guess who

this ‘Mystery Person’

is?

News @ Ascend

To motivate our learners to communicate with confidence September 2015

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On 24th September this year, Muslims in Singapore celebrate Hari Raya Haji, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. During this period, they wear their finest clothes and go to the mosques to listen to sermons and pray. But the most important ritual observed is the 'korban' (sacrifice). Worshippers slaughter live sheep, lambs, goats and cows. The meat is then distributed to family, friends and the poor.. After this, Muslims visit families and friends, and relax over a meal together. source: http://www.yoursingapore.com/festivals-events-singapore/cultural-festivals/hari-raya-haji.html

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September 2015

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Module 3

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Polling

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Writing Speaking Hari Raya

Haji

Term

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Starter

Li min

Huang xiaolan

xiao haipeng

Pre-Intermediate

may thi thuy dung

shi lei

starter

sekar madhubalan

nguyen thi my tien

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Upper Intermediate 2

tomomatsu naomi

advanced

Yoshida Takuma

Travis Phee

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Legend:

New module

Exams

Holiday

Graduation

upper intermediate 1

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thet tun oo

somsa thansuda

yoshioka keisuke