Lesson 38: Sleep

Beginner, Curriculum

Dialogue

In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: sleep. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again. 

Kevin and Dorothy are talking about sleep.

Kevin:
Are you a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper?
Dorothy:
I’m a light sleeper because any noise disturbs me. What about you?
Kevin:
I’m a heavy sleeper and a night owl because I can sleep through anything, and I go to bed late.
Dorothy:
I’m a morning person. Do you use an alarm clock?
Kevin:
No, I can wake up without one.
Dorothy:
Do you like to nap?
Kevin:
Of course! I love to nap.
Dorothy:
I don’t take naps. Have you ever had a nightmare?
Kevin:
I seldom have nightmares, but I dream a lot.
Dorothy:
If I go to bed late, I sometimes have nightmares.

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

light sleeper  (n) someone who wakes easily
I’m a light sleeper because every noise bothers me.
heavy sleeper (n) someone who sleeps deeply and is difficult to wake up
I’m a heavy sleeper because I can sleep through anything.
disturb (v) to cause someone to stop what the person is doing, or to interrupt an activity
You like to disturb me while I’m sleeping.
night owl (idiom) someone who is more active at night and goes to bed late
I’m a night owl because I always go to bed at 2 AM.
morning person (n) someone who wakes up early and is active in the mornings
I’m a morning person because I like to wake up early.
alarm clock (n) a clock that can be set to wake someone up
I don’t use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning.
wake up (n) an act or instance of opening your eyes after sleeping
I usually wake up at 7:00 AM, but I get up at 7:30 AM
nap (v or n) to have a brief period of sleep, normally in the afternoon; a short sleep, especially during the day
I nap every day. I take a nap every day.
dream (n) images that you see while you are sleeping
Last night I had a dream about you.
nightmare (n) a dream that scares someone while they sleep;  a bad dream
I had a nightmare last night about scary monsters.

Exercise

Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.

  1. Are you a morning person or night owl?
    1. I’m a morning person because I don’t like sleeping late.
    2. I’m a night owl because I love watching movies late at night.
    3. Your answer:
  2. Are you a heavy or light sleeper?
    1. I’m a heavy sleeper because I can sleep no matter how loud a noise is.
    2. I’m a light sleeper because any little noise wakes me up.
    3. Your answer:
  3. Do you dream a lot?
    1. I usually don’t remember my dreams.
    2. Yes, I remember most of my dreams in detail.
    3. Your answer:
  4. Do you use an alarm clock to wake up?
    1. I never use an alarm clock.
    2. I use an alarm clock only when I have an important meeting at work.
    3. Your answer:
  5. Do you like to take naps?
    1. I love to take naps every day.
    2. I only take naps when I’m extremely tired.
    3. Your answer:

Conversation

Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

  1. Do you think it’s good to take naps? Why or why not?
  2. Why do you think people have nightmares?
  3. Why do you think people don’t remember some of their dreams?
  4. Why do you think people go to bed late?
  5. Why do you think people wake up early?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

 

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Lesson 37: Checking in at the Airport

Beginner, Curriculum

Dialogue

In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: checking in at the airport. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again. 

Dorothy and Kevin are talking about checking in at the airport.

Dorothy:
Kevin! I’m so excited because I will be traveling to Miami next month! This will be my first time flying.
Kevin:
Wow! Did you buy your ticket yet?
Dorothy:
Yes! Can you let me know what to expect when I check-in at the airport?
Kevin:
I suggest you arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to your departure time.
Dorothy:
Ok! What should I expect at the ticket counter?
Kevin:
They will ask you for your ID and tell you the approximate arrival time.
Dorothy:
What about my carry-on?
Kevin:
I recommend that you put a suitcase tag on all your baggage. Also, they might check the size and weight.
Dorothy:
Thanks! Will they give me my boarding pass at this time also?
Kevin:
Yes, they will. They will also tell you which gate the plane will depart from. Have a safe trip!

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

check-in (v phrase) to register at a hotel or airport
You need to check-in two hours before your flight.
departure time (n) the time a plane will leave the airport
The departure time is scheduled for 3:00 PM.
ticket counters (n) the place where a person registers for travel
Ticket counters are located inside the airport.
ID (n) short for identification; a card or document that contains your name and other information about you (passport, drivers license, etc.)
You need to show your ID to go through security.
arrival time (n)) the hour or time you will appear at a destination
The arrival time is scheduled for 9:00 PM.
baggage (n) suitcases, bags, backpacks, or luggage with your clothing and other personal items
Your baggage will be put on the airplane after check-in.
carry-on (n) a bag, backpack, or suitcase that is allowed to be taken on the airplane with you
You are allowed one carry-on when you board the plane.
suitcase tag (n) a plastic, metal, or paper label with your contact information (ex. name, home address, email address, and phone number)
You should always put suitcase tags on your bags when traveling.
boarding pass (n) a document one must have to enter an airplane for a flight
A boarding pass is required at security.
gate (n) an area where people enter an airplane or train for departure
You will be departing from gate A7.

Exercise

Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.

  1. Which do you like, a window or aisle seat on an airplane?
    1. I don’t have a preference.
    2. I prefer an aisle seat.
    3. Your answer:
  2. Do you like to check in your bags at the ticket counter or take them with you on the plane?
    1. I like to carry my baggage with me on the plane because it’s easier.
    2. I don’t like to check-in baggage because the airline might lose it.
    3. Your answer:
  3. Why do you think it’s important to put suitcase tags on your baggage?
    1. It’s important because my contact information is on the tag.
    2. If my suitcase is lost, they can contact me using the information.
    3. Your answer:
  4. Do you like to plan your own vacations or use a travel agency?
    1. I like to plan my own vacations because I can create my own travel plans.
    2. I use a travel agency because it’s easier.
    3. Your answer:
  5. Do you like to check-in online for your flights?
    1. I like checking-in online because I don’t have to go to the ticket counter.
    2. I prefer to check-in at the ticket counter because I like to talk to a real person.
    3. Your answer:

Conversation

Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

  1. Why do you think airports are busy?
  2. If you could go to any country in the world, where would you go and why?
  3. Why do you think airlines lose baggage?
  4. Why do you think ticket counters require people to show their ID?
  5. What information is important on a suitcase tag?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

 

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Grammar – Speaking

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Rules: Each question has to be answered with at least three sentences (3) or more sentences. Sentences have to have the main parts which are S – Subject, V – Verb and O – Object

 

  1. What is your favorite place to visit on weekends? Describe it and explain why it is your favorite place to go.
  2. What is your happiest childhood memory? Describe it and give reasons to explain why it is your happiest memory.
  3. Talk about a person in your life who has inspired you. Describe the person and explain why you found him/her inspirational.
  4. Talk about an important national holiday in your home country. Describe it and explain why it is important.
  5. What is your favorite book or movie? Describe it and say why it is your favorite.
  6. Talk about an experience in your life that made you feel embarrassed. Describe it and say why it was embarrassing.
  7. Who is an important person in your country? Describe this person and explain why he/she is important.
  8. Talk about an interesting tourist attraction you have been to. Describe it and say why it was interesting.
  9. Talk about a time when you experienced success. Describe the experience and say why it was a success for you.
  10. Think of a place that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful. Describe it and explain why it is relaxing and peaceful for you.
  11. Talk about a difficulty you have overcome in your life. Describe the experience and say why it was difficult to overcome.
  12. Talk about a teacher who had a positive influence on you. Describe this person and explain why he/she was so influential to you.
  13. Talk about a positive experience with learning or using English. Describe the experience and say why it was a positive one.
  14. Where would you most like to live? Describe this place and explain why you would like to live there.
  15. What custom from your home country are you most fond of? Describe the custom and explain why you are fond of it.

 

Grammar – Prepositions

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Complete the exercise according to the picture.

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  1. _________ the picture, I can see a woman.

A) On

B) In

C) At

 

2. The woman is sitting _______ the table.

A) at

B) in front of

C) in

 

3. She is sitting __________ a chair.

A) at

B) in

C) on

 

4. There is another chair ___________ the woman.

A) across

B) beside

C) opposite

 

5. The woman is holding a cup _________ her hands.

A) at

B) in

C) into

 

6. _________ the table are a laptop, a paper, a calculator, an appointment calendar, two pens and a muffin.

A) above

B) at

C) on

 

7. The woman is looking ________ her laptop.

A) at

B) on

C) to

 

8. The woman’s bag is __________ the table.

A) between

B) behind

C) under

 

 

Complete the exercise according to the picture.

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9. ___________ the picture, there are four people.

A) At

B) In

C) On

 

10. A couple is sitting ______ the table.

A) at

B) on

C) under

 

11. They are sitting_______ chairs.

A) at

B) on

C) under

 

12. The drinks are __________ the table.

A) at

B) on

C) under

 

13. One woman is standing ________ the table.

A) behind

B) in front of

C) on

 

14. _________ her is a man who is barbecuing.

A) behind

B) between

C) in front of them

 

 

 

Fill in the gaps by choosing the correct preposition

 

15. We live ________ London.

A) at

B) in

C) on

 

16. Would you like to go ______ the cinema tonight?

A) at

B) in

C) to

 

17. No, thanks, I was __________ the cinema yesterday.

A) at

B) into

C) to

 

18. We are going ________ holiday next week.

A) in

B) on

C) to

 

19. There is a bridge ____________ the river.

A) across

B) outside

C) along

 

20. The flight from Leipzig to London was ________ Frankfurt.

A) about

B) along

C) via

 

21. ___________ my wall, there are many pictures.

A) At

B) On

C) Onto

 

22. Who is the person ___________ this picture?

A) at

B) in

C) on

 

23. Come ____________ the sitting room, we want to watch TV.

A) at

B) in

C) into

 

24. Munich lies 530 meters ___________ sea level.

A) above

B) across

C) past

Grammar – Pronouns, Numerals

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Please fill in the gaps by choosing the correct word listed below

 

  1. The new bank in my city and another corporation announced __________ would organize a charity.

A) it

B) they

C) its

D) their

 

2. The blue house at the end of the street is __________

A) I

B) my

C) me

D) mine

 

3. Our dean reported that ____________will soon be retiring

A) he

B) his

C) him

D) himself

 

4. My mother established a small business all by__________A) she

B) her

C) hers

D) herself

 

5. The two firms merged last month, but they have not decided how to treat __________ employees.

A) they

B) their

C) them

D) themselves

 

6. My professor asked ____________ to finally hand in my essay

A) I

B) my

C) me

D) mine

 

7. Last year, when we visited France, we found ___________ old co-worker

A) ourselves

B) our

C) ours

D) us

 

8. The information we needed was collected by our staff members, but one of them sold __________ to our competitors

A) it

B) they

C) he

D) she

 

9. The money we have gotten from the charity was lost, but we managed to find __________.

A) they

B) it

C) their

D) its

 

10. The implementation of the new project __________ went really well, but after the implementation, many people gave up on the purpose of the project.

A) by itself

B) by themselves

C) themselves

D) itself

 

11. __________ of the employees registered for the upcoming seminar about management and supervision.

A) Almost

B) Some

C) Any

D) Every

 

12. I have run a __________ errands this morning, while my children were at school

A) many

B) much

C) few

D) every

 

13. __________ chefs on the list were not hired for the reception.

A) Another

B) Other

C) The other

D) One another

 

14. We definitely need __________ cup of coffee to wake up

A) another

B) some

C) other

D) any

 

 

15. Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Buchanan have known __________ since they were high school students.

A) each one

B) each other

C) everyone

D) some other

 

16. The train goes to Warwick station __________ 2 hours

A) any

B) other

C) every

D) some

 

17. Even though I haven’t tried __________ products, I have to say, I didn’t like them too much

A) any

B) some

C) either

D) all the

 

18. He left a note on __________ table in the classroom

A) some

B) other

C) all

D) every

 

19. This computer has many effective functions, but I want a much more user-friendly __________.

A) one

B) each

C) another

D) the other

Grammar – Conjunctions, Relative Pronouns, Parts of Speech

Grammar, Uncategorized

Please fill in the gaps with the correct word listed below

 

  1. He was the most competent _________ in our classroom.

A) Study

B) Studies

C) Student

D) Student’s

 

2. The visitors _______ praised the amazing paintings in the gallery.

A) greatness

B) great

C) greatly

D) greater

 

3. The lawyer didn’t want to ______on the case that he was representing in the court of law

A) commenting

B) commentary

C) comment

D) comments

 

4. Many of the ________ got the raise this month

A) workless

B) working

C) workers

D) worked

 

5. The product was —– developed for the pharmaceutical industry, but it has been used in various industries.

A) basement

B) basic

C) base

D) basically

 

6. My coworker _________ me how to get the promotion in the company

A) advise

B) advised

C) advisable

D) advising

 

7. The mobile phone company only used ___________ parts for their cell phones

A) originally

B) origin

C) original

D) originate

 

8. Drinking milk in the evening really is soothing, but it also makes us ____________

A) sleep

B) sleeping

C) sleeper

D) sleepy

 

9. The new CEO, which took over the company is very strict, but also very ___________

A) fairness

B) fair

C) fairly

D) fairest

 

10. We weren’t able to leave the office ____________ we still had a lot of work to do

A) nonetheless

B) until

C) because

D) if

 

11. Neither my sister __________ your brother made this mess in the kitchen

A) or

B) before

C) nor

D) since

 

12. Both Mr. Stanley _________ Mrs. Robinson had to pay for the ticket they got

A) for

B) either

C) and

D) even if

 

13. __________ we finish all our obligation, we cannot go home

A) if

B) when

C) unless

D) but

 

14. Our representatives will present the new strategies for next year ________ our CEO arrives.

A) because

B) before

C) if

D) until

 

15. Oracle Motors increased its sales dramatically this year _____ it brought out a new hybrid car.

A) unless

B) whereas

C) because

D) due to

 

16. We have to prepare a very convincing presentation; _______________ our project will fail.

A) otherwise

B) nevertheless

C) because

D) for

 

17. My colleague was calling me __________ I was calling him.

A) before

B) during

C) after

D) while

 

18. All the students __________ got their scholarships really have a huge responsibility now

A) who

B) whose

C) whom

D) which

 

19. The date ___________ was supposed to happen today, was canceled

A) it

B) that

C) whose

D) those

 

20. We have to buy some ingredients ___________ are healthy

A) who

B) it

C) which

D) when

 

21. My friend is dating a girl _________brother plays in a famous band

  1. A) who
  2. B) whose
  3. C) whom
  4. D) which

 

22. Mr. Lanyon’s son, —– is a novelist, will get married next month.

  1. A) which
  2. B) who
  3. C) whose
  4. D) whoever

 

23. They have the right to invite ___________ they want to their party

  1. A) whichever
  2. B) wherever
  3. C) whoever
  4. D) whenever

 

 

24. Every year on my birthday, my father always gives me —- I want.

  1. A) where
  2. B) when
  3. C) who
  4. D) what

Grammar: Tenses, Prepositions, Comparison

Grammar, Uncategorized

 

Please fill in the gaps with the correct word listed below

 

  1. Yesterday morning, he_____________ my colleague as the new manager in the staff meeting.

A) appointing

B) was appointed

C) appoints

D) appointed

 

  1. The draft of the contract_____________ by my new employer has been more than satisfying.

A) written

B) was written

C) write

D) writing

 

  1. We were_____________to stay away from the fire

A) asks

B) asking

C) asked

D) ask

 

  1. We had our house roof _____________

A) repair

B) to repair

C) repairing

D) repaired

 

  1. I visited my aunt _____________ Germany last year

A) in

B) to

C) at

D) for

 

  1. My sister’s birthday is _____________ October 2, and we are planning on a surprise party for her

A) for

B) on

C) in

D) with

 

  1. We should be done with our work _____________ the time he comes back

A) from

B) to

C) for

D) by

 

  1. This year’s company picnic was canceled due _____________ the sudden death of our president.

A) for

B) under

C) among

D) to

 

  1. Everyone attended the class of a well-known professor except_____________ him

A) on

B) under

C) for

D) along

 

  1. I have started exercising yesterday, and in a few months, all my hard work will pay_____________

A) out

B) off

C) in

D) with

 

  1. The lady_____________ white shoes, is buying some groceries.

A) on

B) for

C) out

D) in

 

  1. This bag looks like the most_____________ one

A) expensive

B) more expensive

C) expensivest

D) most expensive

 

  1. This book is _____________ than the other one

A) interesting

B) more interesting

C) most interesting

D) the most interesting

 

  1. The car we wanted to buy was not as _____________ as this one

A) good

B) better

C) the better

D) best

 

  1. Our president made the _____________ decision.

A) most brilliant

B) brilliantest

C) brilliant

D) as brilliant as

 

 

  1. The merger of Newton Bank and the Bank of California means they will become _____________ in the country.

A) big bank

B) bigger bank

C) the bigger bank

D) the biggest bank

 

  1. On Monday, Palmolive Co., Ltd announced that they _____________ one of their competitors.

A) acquire

B) acquires

C) acquired

D) had been acquired

 

  1. The sales figures _____________  dramatically since Mr. Robertson was hired.

A) have been increasing

B) had been increasing

C) will be increasing

D) is increasing

 

  1. Yesterday, Replay Co., Ltd and Adidas Corp _____________ to form the largest organization in the industry.

A) merge

B) would merge

C) has merged

D) had merged

 

  1. If I had money, I _____________ a house.

A) will buy

B) buy

C) would buy

D) bought

Topic: College Life

★★, Conversation Topics

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Warm-up

In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: college life. First, go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

fraternity/sorority (n) an organization of male students at a U.S. college; sorority for female
e.g. The frat I was part of was not a social fraternity.
freshman 15 (n) A term that refers to gaining weight your freshman year of college.
e.g. I saw my ex over Thanksgiving break –- he totally gained the freshman 15.
pledge (n) a person who has promised to join a college fraternity or sorority but who has not been officially accepted into the group
e.g. Our sorority usually accepts 10 pledges each year.
Dean’s List (n) College’s version of the honor roll.
e.g. My parents took me out for dinner because they’re so happy that I made the Dean’s List.
ace (v) to get the best grade possible. This term comes from tennis, in which an ace is a serve an opponent can’t return.
e.g. All that studying I did pay off. I aced that exam!
pregame (v) to go to a small party before a bigger party.
e.g. Our dorm’s hall party is at nine, but we’re going to pregame at Julie’s at seven.
RA (n) resident adviser or resident assistant. RAs are the students in a dormitory — usually upperclassmen — who enforce dorm rules and who help the other students living there.
e.g. If you lost your room key, you should go talk to the RA. She’ll tell you how to get a new one.
GPA killer (n) a hard class/test
e.g. I know I should take that class, but it’s going to be a GPA killer.
cram (v) to prepare (someone) for a test, exam, etc., by teaching a lot of information quickly — usually + for
e.g. I pulled an all-nighter to cram for the exam.
AP (academic probation) (n) A warning students receive when they’re not maintaining a certain GPA and, sometimes, not taking enough credits per semester.
e.g. I wanted to rush but I’m on academic probation.

Conversation

Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

  1. What is/was your typical day like at college?
  2. What are three big differences between your college life and your high school days?
  3. What is your fondest memory of your college experience?
  4. What is your worst memory of your college experience?
  5. Did you have any college romances?
  6. What was the hardest thing about going to college?
  7. Where is/was the best place for you to study? Why?
  8. What’s the best advice you would tell a brother/sister or friend who is now entering college?
  9. If you could have done something different with your college life, what would you have done differently?
  10. “Some people get an education without going to college. The rest get it after they get out.”– Mark Twain. What do you think?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

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Lesson 36: Earthquakes

Beginner, Curriculum

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Dialogue

In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Earthquakes. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again. 

Kevin and Dorothy are talking about the recent earthquake in Chile.

Kevin:
Did you hear about the earthquake in Chile?
Dorothy:
Yes, I heard it was 6.8 in magnitude.
Kevin:
I saw there was also a tsunami warning in the news.
Dorothy:
I’m glad it was just a warning. I was told there were a lot of aftershocks.
Kevin:
Were there any collapsed buildings?
Dorothy:
I don’t think so. Most of the buildings in Chile are made to withstand a powerful earthquake.
Kevin:
That’s good. I think it’s a good idea to have a disaster preparedness kit.
Dorothy:
I agree. I’m sure the people in Chile were shaken up.
Kevin:
Have you ever been in an earthquake?
Dorothy:
No, but I have experienced tremors before.

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

earthquake (n) A sudden shaking of the ground when rocks move; a disaster 

There was an earthquake in Ecuador last month.
magnitude (n) a metric to measure the size of an earthquake
The earthquake was 6.8 in magnitude.
tsunami warning (n phrase) a very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
The government gave a tsunami warning after the earthquake.
aftershocks (n – plural) a smaller earthquake following the main shock of a larger earthquake
The aftershocks were very strong.
collapsed (v – of a structure) fall down or in; give way
The building collapsed after the earthquake.
withstand (v) to not be harmed or affected by something
The buildings are made to withstand an earthquake.
powerful (adj) having a lot of strength or force
The powerful earthquake caused a lot of damage.
disaster preparedness kit (n) a package having supplies like food, water, and candles in case of an earthquake or another emergency
We have a disaster preparedness kit in our house for emergencies.
shaken up (v phrase) to become upset by a shock or bad accident, not physically injured
My parents were shaken up after the car accident.
tremors (n) a sudden shaking of the ground; a weak earthquake that doesn’t cause damage
Did you feel the two tremors today?

Exercise

Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.

  1. Have you ever been in an earthquake?
    1. No, I’ve never felt an earthquake.
    2. I experienced a 7.0 earthquake.
    3. Your answer:
  2. Do you have a disaster preparedness kit?
    1. I have never heard of such a kit.
    2. I think I will consider buying or making one.
    3. Your answer:
  3. Can the buildings in your hometown withstand an earthquake?
    1. I don’t think the buildings in my hometown can withstand an earthquake.
    2. To tell you the truth, I don’t know.
    3. Your answer:
  4. Have you ever been shaken up by something?
    1. I was shaken up in a car accident one time.
    2. I was shaken up when my parents died.
    3. Your answer:
  5. Can you give an example of something powerful?
    1. My car is powerful.
    2. The rainstorm last night was powerful.
    3. Your answer:

Conversation

Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

  1. What types of disasters do you have in your country?
  2. Is it a good idea to have a disaster preparedness kit? Why or why not?
  3. Do you think it’s possible to survive in a building that has collapsed?
  4. What would you put in a disaster preparedness kit?
  5. What would you do if you were in an earthquake?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

 

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Lesson 35: Living Abroad

Beginner, Curriculum

Beg Lesson 35

DIALOGUE

In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Living Abroad. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again. 

Dorothy and Kevin are talking about what it’s like to live in another country.

Dorothy:
Kevin, do you like living abroad in Tokyo?
Kevin:
I love it, but it took me several months to adjust. to living here
Dorothy:
I can imagine! What was the most difficult thing for you?
Kevin:
Culture shock was the most difficult for me.
Dorothy:
I’m sure it took a while to get used to Tokyo. What do you think about the food?
Kevin:
I love Japanese cuisine. It’s delicious!
Dorothy:
I love Japanese food also. How is the cost of living?
Kevin:
The cost of living is similar to San Francisco.
Dorothy:
I see. Are the people friendly and kind?
Kevin:
The people are friendly. However, I can’t speak their language well so I struggle to meet new friends.

VOCABULARY

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

abroad (adv) in a foreign country; away from one’s home
He lived abroad in Japan for three years.
adjust (v) to adapt or become used to a new situation
He needs to adjust to living in Japan.
imagine (v) a mental picture of a situation
Can you imagine what it’s like to live abroad?
culture shock (n) a feeling of confusion felt by someone living in another country or place they don’t know
It was a real culture shock to live in a big city.
used to (adj) to become familiar with something so it seems normal
She’s not used to driving the car.
cuisine (n) food cooked in a certain way, especially of a specific country
We spent the day tasting the local cuisine of Japan.
cost of living (n) the average price of food, clothing, and other services to live somewhere
The cost of living in London is high.
similar (adj) almost the same as someone or something else
The two houses are similar.
however (adv) to introduce a statement that is different than something said before
She needs to study. However, she doesn’t have enough time.
struggle (v) to try hard to do something that is difficult or causes problems
He struggles with learning English.

EXERCISE

Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.

  1. Have you ever lived abroad?
    1. Yes, I lived in London for two years.
    2. No, but sometimes I imagine about living in the USA.
    3. Your answer:
  2. What do you think is the most difficult thing about living abroad?
    1. I think getting used to a new culture is difficult.
    2. In my opinion, eating the local cuisine would be difficult.
    3. Your answer:
  3. Do you think some people struggle living abroad?
    1. I think most people struggle with missing family and friends.
    2. I think they do, especially if the cost of living is higher.
    3. Your answer:
  4. Are some countries similar to live in?
    1. In my opinion, some countries are similar.
    2. No, I think every country is different.
    3. Your answer:
  5. Could you adjust to living in another country?
    1. Yes, but it would take some time to adjust.
    2. I could adjust, but I think for others, it may take longer to adjust.
    3. Your answer:

CONVERSATION

Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

  1. Which country would you like to live abroad in? Why?
  2. Why do people live abroad?
  3. Would you rather live in a hot or cold climate? Why?
  4. Is it easy for you to make new friends? Why or why not?
  5. What would you miss about your home country while living abroad? Why?

WRAP-UP

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

 

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