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Welcome to Class 501. The New New Yorkers.

While some in this class have been living in this city for almost 20 years, the majority of our group  in this class are new to the city of New York. Here on this blog you will get a chance to get to know them, their dreams and what they hope to acomplish while they live in the city of New York.

Enjoy!!

 

My name is Noemi Muñoz.
My name is Enni Almanzar
we were both born and have lived in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

we have lived together in  New York for 10 months.
One place we would both like to visit in New York City is Staten Island.

One thing we would like to accomplish living in New York City is to be able to speak English well enough to find a good job.


Some things we miss about my Native Country are:

• The Beaches

• The Rivers
• The Food
• The Restaurants
• The Beer
• The Parties

Some things that we like about living in New York are:

• The Opportunity for my children and I to study
• Good food

• The opportunity to make money

Some similarities between our Native Country and our New Country are that they both have:

• Similar transportation systems

• Both the leaders are called "President".

Some differences between our Native Country and our New Country are:

• Our Native country is ALWAYS hot and My new Country has four different seasons
• In our Native Country we speak Spanish and in my new country we speak English.

Our favorite Spanish Language song is called: 
LA MEJOR DE TODAS by ZACARIAS FERREIRA
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This song means that the woman he is singing about is the best and there are no words that can describe how great she is and there is no woman that can compare to her.


The English word that best describes me is the word "Happy".

My name is Samaria Ibanez. I am from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
I have been living in New York City for 26 years.
Some places that I have gone in New York are:

• Central Park
• 34th St.
• Times Square

One thing that I have accomplished living in New York City is living my own life.

Some things that I like about living in New York are:

• My community
• My people

One word that describes me in English is "Prosper"

My name is Katherin Mejia. I was born in Moca, Dominican Republic. I have been living in New York for 4 months.


One place that I would like to visit in New York City is:

• The Statue of Liberty

I would like to graduate from college while I live here in New York.


Some things that I miss about my native country are

• The food
• The people
• The rain because it relaxes me

Some things that I like about living in New York City are:

• The opportunities
• The transportation

My favorite Spanish language song is Ven te necesito by Lilly Goodman. The song means God makes sense of life.
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One word in English that describes me is complicated.

My name is Maria Plasencia. I am from Santiago, Dominican Republic.

I have been living in New York for 20 years.

One place that I would like to visit in New York city is the Museum of Natural History.

A great accomplishment for me living in New York City would be for me to see both of my children graduate college.

Some things I love about my Native country are:

• The food
• The People

I would like to visit the Statue of Liberty here in New York City.




One similarity between my native country and my new country is that both countries have a President that is in charge of the country.


One difference between my native country and my new country is that in the city where I live today the buildings are taller than in the city where I grew up.



My favorite Spanish language song is called Una Noche de pasion by Frank Reyes.
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The song is about a man not wanting to end his marriage to his wife because of one night with another woman.


One word in English that describes me is Happy.

My name is Denis Trinidad Duran. I was born in La Vega, Dominican Republic.

I have been living in New York City alone for eight months.
Some places in New York City that I would like to visit are:

• Radio City Music Hall

• Yankee Stadium
• The Barclay's Center
• Madison Square Garden
• The Bronx Zoo

While living in New York City I would like to be able to learn English and have a better future for myself.


Some things that I like about living in New York City are:

• The food
• The justice system
• The Education system
• The transportation
• The security - I feel safe

Some things that I miss abouit my Native country are:

• The Beaches
• The Rivers
• The food
• The parties
• My city

My favorite Spanish language song is called Solamente tu by Pablo Alboran

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The song means to give me life with your laughter.

One word in English that would describe me is quiet.

My name is Maria Torres and I was born in Cartegena, Colombia and lived in Bogota, Colombia.

I have been living in New York for five months.


Some places that I would visit in New York are:

• Yankee Stadium

• Coney Island Aquarium
• The Statue of Liberty
• The Museum of Natural History

While living in New York I would like to be able to speak English very well.
I also would like to get a good job and become an American citizen in 4 years.


Some things that I miss about my Native country are:

• The family
• The food

• The people because they are nice
• My job

Some things that I like about living in New York City are:

• The transportation system especially the Subway
• The English language
• The seasons
• The tall buildings

• The opportunity to find a good job

Some Similarities between my native country and my new country are that both countries have a President and both countries also have racism.


Some differences between my native country and my new country are that different languages are spoken, the transportation system and the buildings are taller in America than in Columbia.






My favorite Spanish language song is called Prometo by Fonseca
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The song is about him loving a woman and the way she makes him feel inside.


One word that would describe in English is "quiet". Because I have patience and years of experience.

My name is Sadeichi Rivera.
I am from San Pedro de Macoris Con Suelo, Dominican Republic.
I have been living in New York City for seven weeks.
Some places that I would like to visit while I live in New York City are:

• The Statue of Liberty
• Times Square

• Macy's

Some things I would like to accomplish while I live in New York City are being able to speak English fluently and bringing my two daughters to this country so they can take advantage of the opportunities that America has to offer.


Some things I like about my native country are:

• The Rivers
• The Beaches
• The food
• The Carnival

Some things I like about living in my new country are:

• The opportunity
• The ability to receive a good and free education

My favorite Spanish language song is called Extraño mi Pueblo by Frank Reyes which is about the singer missing his home.
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 One word in English that would describe me is "family" because I love them.

My Name is Elizabeth Perez de Belliard. I was born and lived Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
I have lived in New York City for One month and 10 days.


I would like to visit:

• The Statue of Liberty

• Central Park
• The Museum of Natural History
• Yankee Stadium
• Madison Square Garden

While I live in New York I would like to accomplish learning English, get a good job and help my children finish their studies.


Some things I miss about my Native Country are:

• My friends
• The Beaches
• Dominican Christmas

Some things I like about living in New York City are:

• The Language
• The Opportunity for a better education for my children
• The different seasons of the year especially Autumn and Spring.

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

Some differences between my native country and my new country are:

• It does not get cold in my native country but it does get cold in my new country.
• The language of my native country is Spanish and the language of my new country is English

Some similarities between my native country and my new country are:

• Both countries have tall buildings.
• Both countries leaders are called "President".

My favorite Spanish language song is called Tu amor me hace bien, by Marc Anthony
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The song means is love when really feel from the soul, it is pure and who does well, love makes us happy we always want to be in love with that person in love.  For me love is the most wonderful feeling, because it was made by God.
The English word that best describes me is: Romantic