Unidad I: Moving on to new experiences: moving on to another class and a new teacher, good byes: remembering good times life decisions, daily routine, comparing cultures, lifestyles, comparing education system.
Unidad II: Meeting new friends and acquaintances: meeting new classmates, beginning classes in a new program/ in a new country, getting acquainted, appropriate classroom behavior, cultural differences.
Unidad III: Changing times: the generation gap, four different generations in the U.S., “The good old days”, changing times, contributions of senior citizens, traditionally male/female role, personal goals, Nelson Mandela, goals /heroes.
Unidad IV: Illness and Health: Illness and treatment, schedules, journals, emergency care, a hospital bill, warnings on medicine labels, health insurance.
Unidad V: Change for the Better: culture Shock and reverse culture shock, Young people in the United States, the suburbs and the city, likes and dislikes.
Unidad VI: Love and Marriage: Relations ships and marriage, personal ads, emotions, matchmaking, marriage customs, stages of marriage.
Unidad VII: The job marketplace: Part-time jobs related to future careers, job duties and responsibilities, word environment preferences, comparing wages, evaluating jobs.
Unidad VIII: Road Safety: Road test for a driver's license, traffic safety, traffic signs, accident prevention, transportation expenses.
Unidad IX: Confronting everyday realities, keeping a budget, saving money, lifestyle choices, goals for the future, advertisements.
Unidad X: Following a Dream: Sports and recreation, vacations, personal experiences, plans for the future. |
