Report #2

Next week will be our second report. You will hand in the written report, then practice your oral report once with a partner. After that, you will give your oral report and start a discussion with your group.

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Let me know if you have any questions.

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Research Topic

Step 1: Please choose a topic (something about: compliments, religion or food/restaurants) and tell me what it is in the comments.
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Step 2: Do your research this week and bring the information to class next time.
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Next week we will organize your reports and practice the oral presentations.

Unit 8 Restaurants, Bars and Cafes

Our next class will be about eating and drinking in restaurants, cafes and bars all over the world. What is your favorite restaurant and why do you like it? Please tell us in the comments.
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May 31st

YES we have class on May 31st!! I made a mistake on the syllabus - sorry!

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Religion

Our next class will be about world religions. Please read the first paragraph about religion HERE. Then choose one of the world religions from the list, read a little about it and tell us in the comments one interesting thing you found.

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Giving Compliments

Next class we will be learning how to give and receive compliments. Please answer ONE of the questions below:

1. How do you feel when someone says, "Your English is really good!" What do you say to them?

2. When might this be a compliment? "Oh, you're looking fatter!"

3. In Japan, when do you give someone a compliment? What might you say?
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Reports for May 17

Step 1: Choose a topic
For example -
Judging people by their appearance
Status symbols
How to give a good impression
Your favorite singer or band
An interesting kind of music
Tell us about a musical instrument
Tell us a folk story or urban legend


Step 2: Write the report
1- 2 pages, typed, A4 paper
References (tell where you got your information)

Step 3: Prepare the oral report
Practice talking about your topic without using notes. This should be about 2 or 3 minutes long.

If you have any questions or need me to check anything, please email me!