Getting to know people: Introductions, greetings, forms of address, classroom behavior, customs, traditions, culture shock, current/on going activities.
The past and past experiences: childhood, personal events in the past, historical events, changing roles of men and women, pioneers and explorers.
Invitations and messages: homesickness, holidays, phone use, invitations, responses, activities, reminiscing, the right thing to do in social situations.
Culture and personality variations: excuses classroom behavior, school policies, abilities personality types, academic goals, interest, learning styles.
A town in the United States: Directions, the neighborhood, holidays, community resources, past and present, comparing two cities, the ideal city.
Healthy living today: home remedies, doctors, appointments, health advice, preventive and alternative medicine, healthy living and nutrition.
The price of convenience and comfort: stores and shopping, exchanging and returning. Advertising, consumer scams.
Money Matter: credit cards, opening a checking account, the American consumer.
The job market: conflict on the job, employment ads, job search strategies, the resume.
What the future holds: predictions, memories, future plans and goals. |
