All of these files are small downloadable PDF, .rtf, or Word (.doc) files. You can download and print them using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader or Apple's Preview (.pdf files), and MS Word (.doc and .rtf files).
First Download - DOWNLOAD
- Workbook Cover
- Unit Zero - A Workbook Introduction and a Sample of the kind of writing you'll be doing in your Workbook
- One sample blank unit that you can use for our first class discussion topic
Blank Workbook Unit - DOWNLOAD
Blank Problem Prevention/Solution Sheet - DOWNLOAD
May 8 - Class introduction
May 15 - Country selection, group discussions, and group formation / Introduction to Trip planning / Searching for information
May 22 - Ground Transportation and Airports and Airplanes
May 29 - Accommodations: Hotels, Motels, Hostels, B&Bs (Bed and Breakfasts), Dormitories
June 5 - Manners and Being a Guest / Mind Your Manners / Homestays
June 12 - Restaurants
June 19 - Review / Catch-up
June 26 - Shopping
July 3 - Making Friends / Talking with Strangers / Daily life / Going Out
July 10 - Culture Shock: Text Audio WORKBOOKS DUE
July 17 - Presentation skills / presentation workshop
July 24 - Student presentations and feedback (no class?)
July 31 - Student presentations and feedback
- Searching for the information you need.
- Very good summary on How to be Safe in a Foreign Country.
A good source for additional material for your discussion preparation is my main student download page. Of course, I also encourage you to look at my general resource page for ESL-EFL students. Please also visit my personal home page if you have the time.
Us and Them, Tony Silva
If you have any problems or questions, please let me know: tonysensei@me.com