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).
- 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
Topics List - DOWNLOAD
Blank Workbook Unit - DOWNLOAD
Blank Problem Prevention/Solution Sheet - DOWNLOAD
April 20 - Begin trip planning
April 27 - Trip planning and Searching for information
May 4 - No class
May 11 - Trip Planning (continued) / Begin Airports and Airplanes
May 18 - Airports and Airplanes
May 25 - Ground transport: taxis, trains, buses, etc.
June 1 - Emergencies and getting help
June 8 - Manners and Being a Guest
June 15 - Restaurants
June 22 - Manners and Restaurants (continued)
June 29 - Daily life and Going Out (two study guides)
July 6 - School and Study Abroad
July 13 - Culture shock / Workbooks due
July 20 - Final projects due / In-class presentations
July 27 - Final discussion
- 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@mac.com