1.  Course Introduction: Teacher self-introduction. Student self-introduction. Preview chapters for semester. Feb 20th

2.  Chapter 11 – Checking In (pg 89 – 92): Discuss the pictures on pg 89. Listen to the dialogue from pg 90 and practice it with your partner. Answer questions on pg 91 about the dialogue above. Feb 27th

3.  Chapter 11 – Checking In (pg 89 – 92): Useful phrases: I’d like to check in. Do you have a reservation with us? What name is it under? Please wait a moment. You’re in room… Breakfast is/is not included in the room rate. Practice the dialogue on pg 90 with a partner. Feb 27th

4.  Chapter 11 – Checking In (pg 93 – 96): Listen to the dialogue on pg 92 and practice it with your partner.. Answer the questions on pg 93 about the dialogue above. Useful phrases: Making a complaint Asking what the matter is Explaining the problem Apologizing Accepting an apology Mar 6th

5.  Chapter 11 – Checking In (pg 93 – 96): Listen to the activity on pg 94 and fill in the registration card. Look at the pictures on pg 95 and try to identify what complaint is being made. Listen to the CD and write down the complaints you hear for the pictures above. Responding to gratitude – Thanks. Many thanks. Thank you very much etc. Mar 6th

6.  Chapter 13 – At the Interview (pg 103 – 106): Discuss the pictures on pg 103. What jobs are they applying for? Look at the vocabulary. Which job would require which kind of qualities? Listen to the dialogue on pg 104. Practice this dialogue with your partner. Listen to and answer the questions about the dialogue above. Mar 13th

7.  Chapter 13 – At the Interview (pg 103 – 106): Asking for and giving advice: I need your advice on something. Do you have any suggestions about…? You should/must… Any other suggestions? I suggest… Responding to advice: That makes sense. Yes, that’s a good point/idea. Mar 13th

8.  Chapter 13 – At the Interview (pg 107 – 110): Listen to the dialogue on pg106 and practice it with your partner. Listen to and answer the questions about the dialogue above. Asking about and describing skills: Can you type/speak Japanese? You can speak Japanese, can’t you? Asking about and describing interests: I like/enjoy/love sports. Mar 20th

9.  Chapter 13 – At the Interview (pg 107 – 110): Listen to the descriptions on pg 108 and answer the questions about their abilities. Listen to the job interview on pg 108 and write down the job interview questions you hear. Listen and fill out Jason’s profile on pg 109. Listen and order the notes that an interviewer made as shown on pg 109. Mar 20th

10.  Chapter 14 – Pop Culture (pg 111 – 114): Answer the questionnaire on pg 111. Listen to the dialogue on pg 112 and practice it with your partner. Listen to and answer the questions about the dialogue above. Check your answers with your partner. Mar 27th

11.  Chapter 14 – Pop Culture (pg 111 – 114): Talking about preferences: What kind of music do you like? What did you think of the latest movie? I thought it was excellent. What’s your favorite movie/book? Who’s your favorite singer? It has to be… It’s probably… Agreeing and disagreeing: I agree./So do I./Me too. I disagree./I don’t agree. That’s true./You’ve got a point. You’re missing the point./I think you’re wrong. Mar 27th

12.  Chapter 14 – Pop Culture (pg 115 – 118): Listen to the dialogue on pg 114 and practice it with your partner. Listen to the questions on pg 115 about the dialogue above. Narrating and describing: First of all,First,At first, Then,After that,Next At the beginning,Towards the end,Finally, Apr 3rd

13.  Chapter 14 – Pop Culture (pg 115 – 118): Listen to the story about Jake and Julie on pg116 and the movies. Answer the questions about what kind of movies they like to watch. Look at the series of pictures on pg 117. Can you guess the correct order? Listen to the script about the pictures above and try to write down the correct sequence. Who is the most popular actor in Taiwan? Apr 3rd

14.  Mid-term Exam 10am Checking In At the Interview Pop Culture Apr 17th

15.  Chapter 15 – Regrets (pg 119 – 122): What three things do you wish you had done differently in the past? What would you never: Do in public? Ask someone to do for you? Refuse to do? Listen to the dialogue on pg 120 and practice it with your partner. Apr 24th

16.  Chapter 15 – Regrets (pg 119 – 122): Expressing regret: I lost my job.I failed my test.I’ve broken up… I wish I hadn’t shouted at my girlfriend. If I had been more careful, I wouldn’t have failed. Expressing sympathy: That’s a pity/shame/too bad/very sad/awful. Giving encouragement: I’m sure you’ll pass/do better next time. Don’t worry. It can’t be helped. Don’t let it get you down. Apr 24th

17.  Chapter 15 – Regrets (pg 123 – 126): Listen to the dialogue and practice it with your partner. Listen to and answer the questions on pg 123 about the dialogue above. Talking about predicaments: What would you have done? I would have screamed. What should I have done? You should have studied. He could have been more considerate. That was very thoughtless of him. May 8th

18.  Chapter 15 – Regrets (pg 123 – 126): Look at the pictures on pg 124 and listen to their predicaments. Match them to the picture. Listen again and write down what each person’s predicament is. Listen to activity on pg 125 and match what each person says they wish they had done to the correct picture. May 8th

19.  Chapter 16 – The Family (pg 127 – 130): Fill out the family tree on pg 127. Who is related to whom? Write sentences based on the family tree diagram above. Listen to the dialogue on pg 128 and practice with your partner. Listen to and answer the questions about the dialogue above. May 15th

20.  Chapter 16 – The Family (pg 127 – 130): Expressing obligation: You must/need to/have to wash the dishes first. You’re supposed to look after your brother. Describing responsibilities: A home/college I’m expected to clean the toilet. With a partner answers the questions about who should do the household chores. May 15th

21.  Chapter 16 – The Family (pg 131 – 134): Listen to the dialogue on pg 130, practice it with your partner, and answers the questions. Talking to families: Who do you live with? How many people are there in your family? Where does he live? He lives in Taipei. What does she do? She’s a doctor. Talking about marital status: Is she single? She’s single. She lives with her boyfriend. May 22nd

22.  Chapter 16 – The Family (pg 131 – 134): Listen to the description of pg 132 and match them with the correct picture. Listen again and write down their names and ages on each picture. Listen to Ted’s speech on pg 133. Who does the chores in his house? Listen to the people discussing marriage and write down their attitudes towards it. May 22nd

23.  Chapter 17 – Future Plans (pg 135 – 138): What has changed over the last ten years? Make a list in the table on pg 135. Where will you be and what will you be doing ten years from now? Listen to the dialogue on pg 136 and practice it with your partner. Listen to and answer the questions about the dialogue above. May 29th

24.  Chapter 17 – Future Plans (pg 135 – 138): Listen to the dialogue on pg 136, practice and answer the questions. Talking about future plans: Do you have any plans for the vacation? What will you do over the vacation? I’m going to go back home. I want to stay in youth hostels. Indicating possibility: I’ll most likely/probably/possibly go to Taipei. May 29th

25.  Chapter 17 – Future Plans (pg 139 – 142): Listen to the dialogue on pg 138, practice and answer the questions. Discussing hopes and dreams: What do you want to do after you graduate? I want to go traveling. What industry do you want to work in? I want to work in journalism. Making predications: What do you think Carl will do? I think he’ll do something in banking Jun 5th

26.  Chapter 17 – Future Plans (pg 139 – 142): Listen to where Mark wants to go and fill out the locations on the map on pg 140. Listen to what the people want to do after college and write down their plans. Listen to what the fortune teller tells Susan. What does the fortune teller say will happen? Write down your answers and discuss with your partner. May 29th

27.  Final Exam Review (pg 119 – 142): Regrets The Family Future Plans Jun 12th

28.  Final Exam 10am: Regrets The Family Future Plans Jun 19th