Thursday, October 8, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Today's Goals in Unit 13
1. Talk about experiences (simple past)
2. Use the present perfect to say
what you've never done and always wanted to do
3. Progress test practice
4. Writing test
Have you ever tried a pumpkin spice latte?
Yes, I have. No I haven't.
I have never tried a pumpkin spice latte.
Have you ever tried a sakura chocolate latte?
Yes, I have. No I haven't.
Monday, October 5, 2015
1. Weather
Although talking about the weather may seem mundane,
it is a good neutral topic that everyone can discuss.
2. Arts and Entertainment
Arts
and entertainment topics include such things as the latest movies and television shows, popular restaurants, popular music,
and books.
To prepare for these topics, brush up on what is popular and make a point of
having a book on the go at all times.
3. Sports
Sports topics
can include such topics as favorite teams and local teams. Even if you don't
like sports, you can talk about why you don't like them.
4. News
A
great way to prepare for small talk is to read the news everyday.
Be aware of what is going on in the world and in your city.
5. Family
People are likely to ask you about your family. Do
you have any brothers or sisters? How long have you been married? Do you have
any children? Be prepared for these types of questions and reciprocate by
asking others about their families.
6. Work
Another popular small talk topic is work. You may be
asked what you do and whether you like your job. If you do something unusual
that is hard to explain, consider keeping business cards in your wallet. This
works particularly well if your company or job has a website that people can
visit.
7. Travel
People like to hear about vacations. If you travel,
be ready to answer questions and give your opinions about the places you have
visited. Put together albums that you can show people who visit your home.
8. Celebrity Gossip
It
isn't necessary to follow celebrity gossip to make small talk. However, it is a good idea to
know a little bit about some of the most popular celebrities in case the topic
comes up.
9. Hobbies
People
like to talk about their hobbies and
are likely to be interested in yours. If you don't have any hobbies, consider
trying something new. Not only will you have something to talk about, but
having a hobby will give you a chance to meet others with like interests.
10. Hometown
You might be asked about your hometown. How is it
different from where you live now? Why did you leave? Ask others about their
hometowns as well. You never know who might be from the same place as you.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Important Dates
Final Exam: Saturday the 17th of October 2015, 8 am in building 63
Speaking Exam: Sunday the 18th of October 2015, 8 am in building 12, our classroom # 1215
Speaking Exam: Sunday the 18th of October 2015, 8 am in building 12, our classroom # 1215
A Famous Person in Your Country
Ariana Miyamoto
Ariana Miyamoto was born in 1994 in Sasebo, Japan. She is a Japanese model born to a Japanese mother and an African American father. Ariana Miyamoto is the first mixed-raced woman to win the title of Miss Japan. Known for her beauty and charm, Ariana Miyamoto has dark brown hair and black eyes. Her skin tone is darker than most Japanese people and it makes her different from them. As a result, she is considered "hafu" because of her ethnic origins although she has lived in Japan all her life. She gets a lot of attention from outside Japan but no Japanese people recognize her.
Ahmad AlShugairi
Ahmad AlShugairi was born in 1973 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia but he also studied in the United States. He received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Known for his program Khawatir, Ahmad AlShugairi is a media figure, who makes interesting TV shows about what he learns from other cultures. He has two sons: Yousef and Ibrahim. In Jeddah Ahmad AlShugairi is well-known and he is considered an influential Arab figure in the Arab world.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
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