Connect With English 2.0

Connect with English
Hugh Fox
Hugh Fox
Office Language Center, Room 6 E-mail foxhugh@yahoo.com Phone (02)2861-0511, Ext. 445
1.0) Objectives
1.1) The student will be able to better understand English in a general context. 1.2) The student will develop English fluency in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing but with an emphasis on speaking.
2.0) Attendance Policy

2.1) A student that misses 12 hours of class will be barred from talking the final and will automatically fail the course. 2.2) In order for an excuse to be accepted then you must submit the excuse for your absence within one week of your absence. The excuse must have an explanation in English written on the excuse and a phone number I can call to verify if the excuse is valid. 2.3) If a student is late then they will have ten points deducted from their classroom participation grade.
Attendance Policy Continued

2.4) If a student is twenty minutes late then this will be considered an unexcused absence. 2.5) There will be no make up for missing the midterm or the final unless you have a doctors letter. The instructor reserves the right to verify letters. Stamps behind your medical insurance card will not be accepted.
3.0) Rules
3.1) Inappropriate talking and/or behavior in class can lead to a deduction of 1-5 points per class. 3.2) Attendance is mandatory. 3.3) No eating or drinking in class.
4.0) Grading
4.1) Classroom Participation: 40% 4.2) Midterm: 20% 4.3) Final: 40% 4.4) The midterm and final will be based on the textbook and/or prior classroom discussion.
5.0) Text Book

Connect with English: Video Comprehension Book
6.0) Homework
6.1) All homework will be typed and doublespaced. 6.2) Your English name and student number will be typed on the top corner of the paper. 6.3) Failure to use the above format will cause the student to receive a zero for the assignment. 6.4) Failure to do a homework assignment during a semester will lead to an automatic failure of the course.
7.0) Cheating
7.1) A student caught cheating will receive a zero in the course and be referred to the department for further disciplinary action. 7.2) Cheating includes paraphrasing an original source. 7.3) Cheating includes any copying or paraphrasing of an original source for an oral exam.
8.0) Office Hours

Monday 2-3, Tuesday 12-2, Wednesday 4-6. Please make an appointment ahead of time.
9.0) Chat Time

Many students want to practice their English outside of class. All the full time language center teachers have a chat time during which you can practice your English in an open ended and fun manner. My chat time is on the 7th floor of the library on Monday between 3-4 p.m.
10) Important Dates

No class Feb. 28th Monday March 1st Tuesday March 2nd Wednesday April 5th Tuesday Exam Schedule Midterm: April 15th -April 21st, 2005 Final exams: June 4th - June 10th, 2005
Overview of Class Activities
Discussion Questions
Role Play
Oral Report
Discussion Question Evaluation

Pronunciation (0-25 points) Grammar (0-25 points) Fluency (0-25 points) Content (0-25 points) Total (0-100 points) Excellent Good Average Poor 25 20 15 10
The story begins as we meet Rebecca Casey, a 28-year-old Boston working woman, who dreams of becoming a singer. We also meet her boyfriend Matt who doesn't think much of her dream. Her 17-year-old brother, Kevin, doesn't think much about the future at all. Rebecca's considers applying for music school and pursuing her career full-time, rather than holding down a factory job and doing her music on the side.
Episode 1 Story Rebeccas Dream
Episode 1 Story Test Rebeccas Dream

The story begins as we meet Rebecca Casey, a 28-year-old Boston working woman, who dreams of becoming a singer. We also meet her boyfriend Matt who doesn't think much of her dream. Her 17-year-old brother, Kevin, doesn't think much about the future at all. Rebecca's considers applying for music school and pursuing her career full-time, rather than holding down a factory job and doing her music on the side.
Episode 1 Discussion Rebeccas Dream

1.1 Describe Rebecca. 1.2 What is Rebeccas dream? 1.3 What is your dream? 1.4 Describe Matt. 1.5 What does Matt think about Rebeccas dream?
Episode 1 Role Play

You want to study Your son/daughter music at Chinese wants to study music. Culture University You think this is a bad instead of accounting. idea and want to talk Your dad and mom are her out of this. both accountants and disagree with your decision. You want to convince her to support you.
Episode 1 Pronunciation [iy] vs. [i]

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Episode 2 Story Differences

Rebecca starts to apply to music schools. Her father, a widowed, disabled firefighter, worries that she is choosing a chancy career, and that Kevin is not studying hard enough to graduate. Rebecca's best friend at the factory where she works is Sandy. Sandy admires Rebecca, but in her own life, just wants to settle down and raise a family.
Episode 2 Story Test Differences

Rebecca starts to apply to music schools. Her father, a widowed, disabled firefighter, worries that she is choosing a chancy career, and that Kevin is not studying hard enough to graduate. Rebecca's best friend at the factory where she works is Sandy. Sandy admires Rebecca, but in her own life, just wants to settle down and raise a family.
Episode 2 Discussion Differences

2.0 Describe Sandy. 2.1 Compare Sandy and Rebecca. 2.2 Describe Kevin. 2.3 What would your parents say if you wanted to be a musician? 2.4 Do you think Rebecca is beautiful? Why or why not? 2.5 Who do you think is the most beautiful woman in the world? Why or why not?
Episode 2 Role Play

You think you are very beautiful/handsome and love to talk about how beautiful/handsome your are. Your roommate doesnt seem to realize how lucky she/he is to have such a beautiful/handsome roommate.
You think that your roommate is average looking. You are also sick of your roommate talking about how beautiful/handsome he/she is all the time and are going to tell him/her the truth.
Episode 2 Listening Exercise

Face Eyebrow Skin Hair Forehead Temple Eye Cheek Mouth

Point to your ____.
Episode 3 Story A Visit to the Doctor

Rebecca's father has a worrisome checkup from his doctor. He has to eat better and exercise, or face a possible heart attack advice he ignores. At a Memorial Day barbecue, Rebecca talks to Sandy about Sandy's boyfriend Jack shows up drunk and belligerent.
Episode 3 Story Test A Visit to the Doctor

Rebecca's father has a worrisome checkup from his doctor. He has to eat better and exercise, or face a possible heart attack advice he ignores. At a Memorial Day barbecue, Rebecca talks to Sandy about Sandy's boyfriend Jack shows up drunk and belligerent.
Episode 3 Discussion A Visit to the Doctor

3.1 What does Dr. Sanji tell Mr. Casey? 3.2 Describe what happens at the volley ball game. 3.3 Describe Jack. 3.4 What is the secret to good health? 3.5 What do you think about Chinese medicine?
Episode 3 Oral Report

Tell the class what you do to stay healthy.

Cold Headache Nosebleed Cough Flu Fever Chill Sting

Mime a____
Episode 4 Story Celebrations

Kevin graduates from high school, and Rebecca, after several rejections, is accepted into the San Francisco College of Music. She hopes to live free in San Francisco with her godmother. After telling Sandy the good news, she plans to confront her father.
Episode 4 Story Test Celebrations

Kevin graduates from high school, and Rebecca, after several rejections, is accepted into the San Francisco College of Music. She hopes to live free in San Francisco with her godmother. After telling Sandy the good news, she plans to confront her father.
Episode 4 Discussion Celebrations

4.1 Describe Kevins Graduation 4.2 What was your graduation like? 4.2 Why doesnt Mr. Casey want Rebecca to go to school in San Francisco? 4.3 What did you like and/or dislike about high school? 4.4 What do you like and/or dislike about college? 4.5 What is your favorite subject and why?
Episode 4 Role Play

Your English teacher has flunked you and you are in his/her office trying to convince your teacher to pass you.
A student has come to your office and is arguing for you to pass him/her. The students scores are very low but the student is a senior and if your flunk the student then the student will not graduate.

Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior Undergraduate Masters Doctorate Graduate Doctorate

What is a first year student? What is a second year student? What is a third year student? What is a fourth year student?
Episode 5 Story Breaking the News

Rebecca's father tells Rebecca that he is against the San Francisco plan, but Kevin supports her. Sandy will move in with her difficult boyfriend, Jack. Rebecca and Kevin go shopping for a used car that she can drive across the country to San Francisco, but have no luck.
Episode 5 Story Test Breaking the News

Rebecca's father tells Rebecca that he is against the San Francisco plan, but Kevin supports her. Sandy will move in with her difficult boyfriend, Jack. Rebecca and Kevin go shopping for a used car that she can drive across the country to San Francisco, but have no luck.
Episode 5 Discussion Breaking the News

5.1Rebecca wants to stay with her godmother, Nancy Shaw, what is a godmother? 5.2 Why does Sandy want to live with Jack and is this a good idea? 5.3 Explain the saying the lesser of two evils. 5.4 What would you consider to be a constructive approach to conflict? 5.5 What would you consider to be a destructive approach to conflict?

Tell the class how you handle conflict.

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Episode 6 Story Saying Goodbye

Rebecca gives her final music lesson, while her father secretly goes shopping for a car to give her. After her last softball game, the team gives Rebecca a farewell present and Rebecca and Matt break up. After the segment, Matt reflects on the storyline.
Episode 6 Story Test Saying Goodbye

Rebecca gives her final music lesson, while her father secretly goes shopping for a car to give her. After her last softball game, the team gives Rebecca a farewell present and Rebecca and Matt break up. After the segment, Matt reflects on the storyline.
Episode 6 Discussion Saying Goodbye

6.1 Why is Mr. Casey buying a car for Rebecca? 6.2 Who does Rebecca say goodbye to? 6.3 Matt and Rebecca break up, are there any rules to breaking up? 6.4 Why do people break up? 6.5 What sort of gift would you like when you graduate and why?
Episode 6 Role Play

You have been stopped by a police officer for not wearing your helmet while driving your scooter. You want to convince the police officer not to give you a ticket. You are a police office and about to give a college student a ticket.
Episode 6 Pronunciation [i] vs. [ey]

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Episode 7 Story Leaving Home

Rebecca's father surprises her with the car and gives her a necklace that belonged to her mother. Kevin gives Rebecca a four-leaf clover key ring and Sandy gives her a diary. Driving out of Boston, Rebecca stops at her mothers grave.
Episode 7 Story Test Leaving Home

Rebecca's father surprises her with the car and gives her a necklace that belonged to her mother. Kevin gives Rebecca a four-leaf clover key ring and Sandy gives her a diary. Driving out of Boston, Rebecca stops at her mothers grave.
Episode 7 Discussion Leaving Home

7.1 Describe Boston. 7.2 Is driving to San Francisco a good idea? Why or why not? 7.3 What would you take in the car for your trip to San Francisco? 7.4 What happens at the graveyard? 7.5 What is lucky and unlucky in Chinese culture?
Episode 7 Role Play

You are working at the You are checking into ticket counter. Make the ticket counter. sure to ask your passenger about their ticket, passport, visa, and seat preference.

Flight Domestic International Reservation Ticket Passport Visa Window seat Aisle Seat

A trip on an airplane is called? A flight within one country is called? A flight between different countries is called? Ordering a seat to be held for you on the day you want to travel is called making a? A printed piece of paper which allows you to travel on an airplane is a?
Episode 8 Story The Stranger

When Rebecca reaches the Southwest in her cross-country drive, the car starts leaking oil and finally breaks down on a deserted road. Rebecca gets worried when a stranger approaches on foot out of the desert. He turns out to be a photographer, Alberto, who can't get her car running, but does take her in his own car for help.
Episode 8 Story Test The Stranger

When Rebecca reaches the Southwest in her cross-country drive, the car starts leaking oil and finally breaks down on a deserted road. Rebecca gets worried when a stranger approaches on foot out of the desert. He turns out to be a photographer, Alberto, who can't get her car running, but does take her in his own car for help.
Episode 8 Discussion The Stranger

8.1 Has a stranger ever helped and if so how? 8.2 Describe Alberto? 8.3 What should Rebecca have done when her car broke down? 8.4 If you had to walk in the wilderness what would you bring with you from your car? 8.5 Do you driving across the country is a good idea for a woman? Why or why not?

Tell the class how you try to make a good first impression.

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Episode 9 Story The Motel

Rebecca and Alberto reach a phone, but can only leave a message on a garage's answering machine because it's already so late. They drive to a motel, where Rebecca gets the only room left. Alberto must sleep in the car.
Episode 9 Story Test The Motel Test

Rebecca and Alberto reach a phone, but can only leave a message on a garage's answering machine because it's already so late. They drive to a motel, where Rebecca gets the only room left. Alberto must sleep in the car.
Episode 9 Discussion The Motel

9.1 What happens at the motel? 9.2 What do you look for in a motel? 9.3 What is the difference between a motel and a hotel? 9.4 What does the phrase its a free country mean to you? 9.5 Alberto seems to be a gentleman in this episode. What do you think defines a gentleman?
Episode 9 Role Play

You want to hitchhike from Taipei from Kaoshung but your boyfriend/girlfriend thinks this is a very bad idea. Your boyfriend wants to hitchhike from Taipei to Kaoshung and you want to talk him/her out of the idea. Taking bus is a better idea.

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Episode 10 Story Negotiations

While Rebecca and Alberto have breakfast, the garage tows the car and starts to work on it. But the repairs will cost $800, so Rebecca sells the car to the garage for $550, and plans to take the bus all the way to San Francisco, after turning down Alberto's offer to take her along with him.
Episode 10 Story Test Negotiations

While Rebecca and Alberto have breakfast, the garage tows the car and starts to work on it. But the repairs will cost $800, so Rebecca sells the car to the garage for $550, and plans to take the bus all the way to San Francisco, after turning down Alberto's offer to take her along with him.
Episode 10 Discussion Negotiations

10.1 Explain the title: Negotiation 10.2 What happens at Joes auto repair? 10.3 What happens at the Desert Center Caf? 10.4 What does Alberto buy at the caf gift center and why? 10.5 Describe a dream catcher.

Tell the class what your favorite movie genre is and why?

Genre Drama Action Comedy Chick Flick Science Fiction Mystery Thriller

Which genre makes you laugh? Which genre makes you scared? Which genre do women usually like?
Episode 11 Story Photos and Farewells

On their way to the bus station, Alberto and Rebecca stop in a beautiful canyon, where Alberto takes some photographs of her. They say goodbye at the bus, and both realize that they're interested in each other, but Rebecca doesn't want a boyfriend at this point in her life.
Episode 11 Story Test Photos and Farewells Test

On their way to the bus station, Alberto and Rebecca stop in a beautiful canyon, where Alberto takes some photographs of her. They say goodbye at the bus, and both realize that they're interested in each other, but Rebecca doesn't want a boyfriend at this point in her life.
Episode 11 Discussion Photos and Farewells

11.1 Explain the title: Photos and Farewells. 11.2 What did Alberto and Rebecca talk about on the way to the bus station? 11.3 What happened in the desert oasis? 11.4 Describe how the policeman handles Albertos speeding. 11.5 What problems did Rebecca have at the bus station?

Tell the class what animals you like and what animals you dislike.
Episode 11 Pronunciation [i] vs. []

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Episode 12 Story A New Home

Rebecca arrives in San Francisco. She is surprised to discover that her godmother Nancy keeps other boarders too, and that she will have to pay rent as well.
Episode 12 Story Test A New Home

Rebecca arrives in San Francisco. She is surprised to discover that her godmother Nancy keeps other boarders too, and that she will have to pay rent as well.
Episode 12 Discussion A New Home

12.1 Explain the title: A New Home. 12.2 Describe what happened when Nancy picks up Rebecca. 12.3 What were the house rules in Nancys house? 12.4 Describe Melaku. 12.5 Describe Angela.
Episode 12 Role Play

Your spouse has maxed out your joint credit card and you are trying to get her to spend less. You feel your spouse is a cheapskate and disagree that you spend too much. `

Buck Grand Nickel Dime Half dollar Silver dollar

"Buck" is a slang word which means? "Grand" is a slang word which means? The five cent coin is called? The ten cent coin is called? The twenty-five cent coin is called? The fifty cent coin is called? The one dollar coin is called?
Episode 13 Story Job Hunting

Rebecca has a difficult time getting used to life with other boarders at Nancy's house. At school, Rebecca learns that her workstudy program has been canceled so she goes on a job search and meets some interesting prospects.
Episode 13 Story Test Job Hunting

Rebecca has a difficult time getting used to life with other boarders at Nancy's house. At school, Rebecca learns that her workstudy program has been canceled so she goes on a job search and meets some interesting prospects.
Episode 13 Discussion Job Hunting

13.1 Explain culture shock. 13.2 What is Ethiopian food like? 13.3 Describe Uncle Edward. 13.4 Why does Nancy cry at the end of the evening? 13.5 Describe Rebeccas job interview at the college.

You are applying for a job at McDonalds to pay for school. You are the manager of a McDonalds and student is applying for a job at your restaurant.

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Episode 14 Story A Bad Day

Rebecca finds the job search frustrating and shares her disappointments with another boarder. Alberto shows up, and says her wants to tour her around San Francisco and that he has surprise for her.
Episode 14 Story Test A Bad Day

Rebecca finds the job search frustrating and shares her disappointments with another boarder. Alberto shows up, and says her wants to tour her around San Francisco and that he has surprise for her.
Episode 14 Discussion A Bad Day

14.1 Explain the title: A Bad Day. 14.2 What happens at the computer firm? 14.3 What happens at the factory? 14.4 Are the duties of a father and mother different or the same? Explain? 14.5 Are men and women better at certain jobs? Explain?

You are a female college student and plan to join the army after your graduate. You want to get your mother to understand your point of view. Your daughter has apparently lost her mind and wants to join the army. You want to convince her this is a terrible idea.

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Episode 15 Discussion A Night Out

Rebecca and Alberto see the city and Rebecca meet Alberto's family the Mendozas who are now close to retiring from their family restaurant, the Casa Mendoza. Alberto has a divorced brother, Ramon, with a 10-year-old-son, Alex. Ramon suggests Rebecca take a job with his son's after-school program.
Episode 15 Story Test A Night Out

Rebecca and Alberto see the city and Rebecca meet Alberto's family the Mendozas who are now close to retiring from their family restaurant, the Casa Mendoza. Alberto has a divorced brother, Ramon, with a 10-year-old-son, Alex. Ramon suggests Rebecca take a job with his son's after-school program.
Episode 15 Discussion A Night Out

15.1 Describe San Francisco. 15.2 Describe the restaurant that belongs to Albertos family. 15.3 Describe Albertos parents. 15.4 Describe Albertos brother. 15.5 What is your favorite type of food? Why?

Describe your favorite restaurant to the class. Why is this restaurant your favorite one?

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Episode 16 Story First Day of Class

Rebecca finds her first day of classes at the San Francisco College of Music intimidating and expensive. She likes the after-school program a lot, and meets Alex and his best friend, Vincent Wang. Meanwhile, Alberto is working on a deal with some investors who want to buy his parents restaurant.
Episode 16 Story Test First Day of Class

Rebecca finds her first day of classes at the San Francisco College of Music intimidating and expensive. She likes the after-school program a lot, and meets Alex and his best friend, Vincent Wang. Meanwhile, Alberto is working on a deal with some investors who want to buy his parents restaurant.
Episode 16 Discussion First Day of Class

16.1 What was Rebeccas first day of class like? 16.2 Describe Bill. 16.3 Describe Emma Washington. 16.4 Describe Alex Mendoza. 16.5 Describe Vincent Wang.

Complete the following sentences:
Love is ______. Marriage is ______

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Episode 17 Story Casey at the Bat

Rebecca is a hit teaching softball and gets a full time job at Alex's after-school program. Alberto sends flowers and asks her to a gallery opening Saturday evening. But his brother, Ramon, is starting to appreciate Rebecca, too.
Episode 17 Story Test Casey at the Bat

Rebecca is a hit teaching softball and gets a full time job at Alex's after-school program. Alberto sends flowers and asks her to a gallery opening Saturday evening. But his brother, Ramon, is starting to appreciate Rebecca, too.
Episode 17 Discussion Casey at the Bat

17.1 Explain the title Casey at the Bat. 17.2 Alberto gives Rebecca flowers. Is this appropriate? Why or Why not? 17.3 What is your favorite sport? Why? 17.4 Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why? 17.5 What do you think about extreme sports?

What is your favorite Chinese poem? Explain this poem in English.
Episode 17 Pronunciation [e] vs. [ae]

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Episode 18 Story The Art Gallery

Ramon is worried that his ex-wife may take Alex to Los Angeles with her. On her date with Alberto, Rebecca discovers that a photograph he took of her in the canyon is on display at the gallery. The Mendoza family talks about the possibility of selling the restaurant, but Ramon is very against the idea and the parents need more time to consider the idea.
Episode 18 Story Test The Art Gallery

Ramon is worried that his ex-wife may take Alex to Los Angeles with her. On her date with Alberto, Rebecca discovers that a photograph he took of her in the canyon is on display at the gallery. The Mendoza family talks about the possibility of selling the restaurant, but Ramon is very against the idea and the parents need more time to consider the idea.
Episode 18 Discussion The Art Gallery

18.1 What does Ramon tell his son when the son asks about Ramons divorce? 18.2 What information does the letter from Ramons ex-wife contain? 18.3 Describe what happens at the art gallery. 18.4 Describe what happens at the Mendoza family meeting about selling the restaurant. 18.5 Do you like modern art? Why or why not?

Tell the class something about your favorite cartoon and why you like that cartoon.

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Episode 19 Story The Picnic

Ramon and Rebecca have a nice chat at a picnic for the after-school program, but are interrupted when some racist kids taunt Vincent Wang for being Chinese. Alex tries to defend him, but some of the other children in the program don't take the incident seriously. Vincent's father is so upset he pulls Vincent out of the program.
Episode 19 Story Test The Picnic

Ramon and Rebecca have a nice chat at a picnic for the after-school program, but are interrupted when some racist kids taunt Vincent Wang for being Chinese. Alex tries to defend him, but some of the other children in the program don't take the incident seriously. Vincent's father is so upset he pulls Vincent out of the program.
Episode 19 Discussion The Picnic

19.1 What happens at the picnic? 19.2 What does Ramon tell Rebecca about his divorce? 19.3 What happens in the woods to Alexander and Vincent? 19.4 Why did the children laugh? 19.5 What are some taboo foods in Chinese versus American culture?

You are at a restaurant and you find you dont have enough money to pay for your meal. You are trying to convince the owner of the restaurant that you will come over tomorrow and pay him/her. One of your customers doesnt have enough money to pay for his/her bill.

Peel Slice Grate Pour Mix Whisk Boil Fry Roll Stir
18 Listening Exercise
Mime_____
Episode 20 Story Prejudice

Rebecca and the staff of the after-school program explain to the kids why racist names should not be used, and a guest police officer talks about hate crimes. All the kids in the program write cards to Vincent to encourage him to come back to the program.
Episode 20 Story Test Prejudice

Rebecca and the staff of the after-school program explain to the kids why racist names should not be used, and a guest police officer talks about hate crimes. All the kids in the program write cards to Vincent to encourage him to come back to the program.
Episode 20 Discussion Prejudice

20.1 What is prejudice? 20.2 What did Officer Jones tell the children? 20.3 What is the difference between ethnicity and race? 20.4 What are some of the ethnic and racial groups of the US? 20.5 What are some of the ethnic and racial groups of Taiwan?

Tell the class if you think there is any discrimination in Taiwan.

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Episode 21 Story A Difficult Decision

The children in the after-school program all send cards to Vincent, but his parents stand firm in their decision not to let Vincent return to the program. Rebecca wants to give shared guitar lessons to Vincent and Alex, so the two friends can still see each other.
Episode 21 Story Test A Difficult Decision

The children in the after-school program all send cards to Vincent, but his parents stand firm in their decision not to let Vincent return to the program. Rebecca wants to give shared guitar lessons to Vincent and Alex, so the two friends can still see each other.
21.1 How do you go about making a difficult decision? 21.2 What was the most difficult decision you ever made? 21.3 Do you think learning to play an instrument is a good idea and why or why not? 21.4 Did Mr. Wang make the right decision and why or why not? 21.5 What is the scariest ghost movie you have ever seen? Why was it so scary?
Episode 21 Discussion A Difficult Decision

You are a ghost in a haunted house. The lights will be off during the role-play and you can use a flashlight as a special effect. You have just bought an old house and are trying to convince the ghost to leave.
Episode 21 Pronunciation
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Episode 21 Pronunciation [e] vs. []

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Episode 22 Story Guitar Lessons

The Wangs agree to the guitar lessons. Alex tells his father that he should date Rebecca, but at the same time, he hopes his parents reconcile. Ramon tells Rebecca that he may have to go to court to prevent his ex-wife from taking Alex to Los Angeles.
Episode 22 Story Test Guitar Lessons

The Wangs agree to the guitar lessons. Alex tells his father that he should date Rebecca, but at the same time, he hopes his parents reconcile. Ramon tells Rebecca that he may have to go to court to prevent his ex-wife from taking Alex to Los Angeles.
Episode 22 Discussion Guitar Lessons

22.1 Do you think Alex should live with his father or mother? Why? 22.2 Would you marry someone who was divorced and had a child? Why or why not? 22.3 How do you think divorce affects children? 22.4 Is it better to be single or married? 22.5 What do you think about the show Sex & the City?

You have been dating the same guy/gal for ten years! You are sick of being single and want to get married or else. Your boyfriend/girlfriend wants to get married but you want to stay single.
Episode 22 Pronunciation [] vs. [a]

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Episode 23 Story The Retirement Party

Alex reacts badly to the news that he may have to go to Los Angeles, but Ramon calms him down. Alberto brings Rebecca to the retirement party for the Mendozas, and Mrs. Mendoza gossips about which of her sons Rebecca should marry.
Episode 23 Story Test The Retirement Party

Alex reacts badly to the news that he may have to go to Los Angeles, but Ramon calms him down. Alberto brings Rebecca to the retirement party for the Mendozas, and Mrs. Mendoza gossips about which of her sons Rebecca should marry.
Episode 23 Discussion The Retirement Party

23.1 Do you have a good relationship with your parents? 23.2 What sort of things do you tell your mom as opposed to your dad? 23.3 What will you do when you retire? 23.4 What do you think is the best age? Explain your answer. 23.5 How do people change psychologically and physically as they get older?

Tell the class what age you think is the best age in life and why?

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Episode 23 Pronunciation [ae] vs. []

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Episode 24 Story The Phone Call

Mr. Mendoza announces that they won't sell the restaurant. Rebecca's godmother arrives with the message that Rebecca's father has been taken to the hospital in Boston. Rebecca leaves the party, planning to fly back to Boston.
Episode 24 Story Test The Phone Call

Mr. Mendoza announces that they won't sell the restaurant. Rebecca's godmother arrives with the message that Rebecca's father has been taken to the hospital in Boston. Rebecca leaves the party, planning to fly back to Boston.
Episode 24 Discussion The Phone Call

24.1 Describe the retirement party. 24.2 Describe the phone call. 24.3 What do you think is the best way to give someone bad news? 24.4 Should Rebecca go to Boston immediately? Why or why not? 24.5 What are some good things and bad things about cell phones?

Describe your cell phone to the class. Explain why you picked the cell phone you picked. What color is your cell phone and why did you pick that color? Tell us about the features of your cell phone. If you didnt bring your cell phone to class then describe the cell phone of a classmate.

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Episode 25 Story Rebecca Remembers

Kevin meets Rebecca at the Boston airport and tells her their father's heart attack was very serious. At the hospital, the doctor is not optimistic. Kevin and Rebecca return home, and Rebecca finds the house a mess and without food. She questions Kevin about it but soon another call takes them back to the hospital.
Episode 25 Story Test Rebecca Remembers

Episode 25 Discussion Rebecca Remembers

25.1 Describe some of the big trips of your life. 25.2 What was Rebecca thinking on the plane? 25.3 Why is Rebecca angry with her brother? 25.4 In American single men dont live as long as married men but single women live longer than married women. Why do you think this is true? 25.5 What are some good tricks for memorizing information?

You meet an old classmate and cant remember their name. You dont want to insult the classmate and admit you dont remember their name. You try various strategies to get the name of your classmate.
You meet an old classmate and you are slowly but surely getting the idea that your old classmate has forgotten your name

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Episode 26 Story The Emergency

Episode 26 Story Test The Emergency

Episode 26 Discussion The Emergency

26.1 What happened to Rebeccas father? 26.2 What would you do if someone had at a heart attack at your home? 26.3 What did the doctor tell Rebecca? 26.4 Why was Rebecca angry with Kevin? 26.5 Describe Kevin.

Tell the class what you would do in an earthquake.
Episode 27 Story Bad News

Rebecca and Kevin's father has had a second heart attack. They call a priest and telephone their father's estranged brother, Brendan, who lives in Illinois. Father O'Conner administers the Sacrament of the Sick to Rebecca's father. Sandy arrives at the hospital to see Rebecca and tries unsuccessfully to hide the fact that Jack has been hitting her.
Episode 27 Story Bad News

Rebecca and Kevin's father has had a second heart attack. They call a priest and telephone their father's estranged brother, Brendan, who lives in Illinois. Father O'Conner administers the Sacrament of the Sick to Rebecca's father. Sandy arrives at the hospital to see Rebecca and tries unsuccessfully to hide the fact that Jack has been hitting her.
Episode 27 Discussion Bad News

27.1 How should family feuds be handled? 27.2 What sort of family feuds are common in Taiwan? 27.3 Describe Sandy. 27.4 What do you think about marriage counseling? 27.5 Why do people stay in abusive relationships?

Tell the class your biggest fear.

Acrophobia - fear of heights Agoraphobia - fear of open spaces Claustrophobia - fear of enclosed spaces Ergophobia - fear of work. Glossophobia - fear of public speaking Obesophobia - fear of gaining weight Phagophobia - fear of eating

What is the fear of heights? What is the fear of open heights? What is the fear of open spaces? What is the fear of enclosed spaces? What is the fear of work? What is the fear of public speaking? What is the fear of gaining weight? What is fear of of eating?
Episode 28 Story Brothers

Brendan Casey arrives and reconciles with his brother just before he dies. Funeral arrangements are made, and friends and relatives are contacted.
Episode 28 Story Test Brothers

Brendan Casey arrives and reconciles with his brother just before he dies. Funeral arrangements are made, and friends and relatives are contacted.
Episode 28 Discussion Brothers

28.1 What do you think Patrick and Brendans fight was about? 28.2 What do you think about family secrets? 28.3 What are some common family secrets in Taiwan 28.4 What obligations do siblings have to each other? 28.5 What happens at the funeral?

Tell the class about your family.

Step Stepmother Stepson Stepfather
In-law Mother-in-law Daughter-in-law

What would a stepdaughter be? What would a son-in-law be?
Episode 29 Story Grief

The funeral for Rebecca's father is held and the Boston fire department presents Rebecca with her father's helmet. Matt and Sandy both stop by to pay their respects and Sandy tells Rebecca she's going back to Jack. At the gravesite, Kevin and Rebecca speak movingly about their father's hopes and dreams.
Episode 29 Story Test Grief

The funeral for Rebecca's father is held and the Boston fire department presents Rebecca with her father's helmet. Matt and Sandy both stop by to pay their respects and Sandy tells Rebecca she's going back to Jack. At the gravesite, Kevin and Rebecca speak movingly about their father's hopes and dreams.
Episode 29 Discussion Grief

29.1 Describe the wake. 29.2 Describe a Chinese funeral. 29.3 Compare and contrast a Western and Chinese funeral. 29.4 How should a person handle the death of parent? 29.5 What do you think happens after you die?

Tell the class what you think happens after you die?

Not Religious Agnostic Atheist
Major Religions Christian Catholic vs. Protestant Islam Muslim Buddhist Mahayana vs. Hinayana
Listening Exercise
What is the difference between agnostic and atheist? What are some religions of the world? What are you?
Episode 30 Story Life Goes On

The family reads the condolence cards and friends drop by with food. Uncle Brendan and his wife Anne offer to help Rebecca and Kevin any way they can. Rebecca tells Kevin they need to decide what they are going to do. They argue and Kevin tells her he can take care of himself. As they go through financial papers, they discover family mementos.
Episode 30 Story Test Life Goes On

The family reads the condolence cards and friends drop by with food. Uncle Brendan and his wife Anne offer to help Rebecca and Kevin any way they can. Rebecca tells Kevin they need to decide what they are going to do. They argue and Kevin tells her he can take care of himself. As they go through financial papers, they discover family mementos.
30.1 Rebecca and Kevin are very sad about their father. What advice would you give them? 30.2 How should Rebecca handle Kevin? 30.3 What should they do with their fathers stuff? 30.4 Describe your sun sign. 30.5 What are some differences between Western and Chinese Astrology?
Episode 30 Discussion Life Goes On

You are a fortuneteller. You are reading the palm of a customer and telling the customer their future. You are having your fortune read by a fortuneteller.
Aries - Ram Taurus - Bull Gemini - Twins Cancer - Crab Leo - Lion Virgo - Virgin Libra - Scales Scorpio - Scorpion Sagittarius - Centaur Capricorn - Goat Aquarius Water Bearer Pisces Two Fish
(March 21-April 19) (April 20-May 20) (May 21-June 21) (June 22July 22) (July 23August 22) (August 23September 22) (September 23October 22) (October 23November 21) (November 22-Decem. 21) (December 22January 19) (January 20February 18) (February 19-March 20)
Episode 31 Story A Box of Memories

Rebecca and Kevin find a key to a safe deposit box containing family treasures and substantial amounts in savings and insurance. This will reduce their financial worries, but they still have to decide how they will get on with their lives. Kevin tells Rebecca he resents her mothering him and he wants her to go back to college.
Episode 31 Story Test A Box of Memories

Rebecca and Kevin find a key to a safe deposit box containing family treasures and substantial amounts in savings and insurance. This will reduce their financial worries, but they still have to decide how they will get on with their lives. Kevin tells Rebecca he resents her mothering him and he wants her to go back to college.
Episode 31 Discussion A Box of Memories

31.1 What did Rebecca find in the safety deposit box? 31.2 What should Rebecca and Kevin do with the $50,000 and why? 31.3 What groups have immigrated to the US? 31.4 Why do you think people immigrate to another country? 31.5 Why do you think so many people immigrate to the US?

Tell the class if you would consider moving to another country. What country? Why or why not?
Episode 31 Pronunciation [] vs. [u]

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Episode 31 Pronunciation [ae] vs. [ay]

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Episode 32 Story The Missing Car

The Casey family goes out for an oyster dinner and Rebecca and Kevin give their grandmother's ring to Brendan. After dinner Kevin takes Uncle Brendan's rental car to go see an old girlfriend. Rebecca questions why she ever went to San Francisco in the first place. Brendan and Anne suggest that Rebecca and Kevin come stay with them on their Illinois farm for a while.
Episode 32 Story Test The Missing Car

The Casey family goes out for an oyster dinner and Rebecca and Kevin give their grandmother's ring to Brendan. After dinner Kevin takes Uncle Brendan's rental car to go see an old girlfriend. Rebecca questions why she ever went to San Francisco in the first place. Brendan and Anne suggest that Rebecca and Kevin come stay with them on their Illinois farm for a while.
Episode 32 Discussion The Missing Car

32.1 What makes a person an adult? 32.2 Why did Kevin take the car? 32.3 Should Kevin and Rebecca go to the farm? Why or why not? 32.4 Do you think teenagers do crazy things and if so then why? 32.5 What is the craziest thing you ever did as a teenager?

You got a tattoo but havent told you parents yet. You find a tattoo on you son/daughters arm.
Kevin and his old girlfriend talk about his plans for the future and why she didn't write to him while she was away at college. Rebecca calls Kevin's friends to see if she can find him. When Kevin returns home, Brendan, Anne, and Rebecca all reprimand him for taking the car without asking and Kevin storms out crying. Rebecca goes out to find him.
Episode 33 Story A Breakdown
Kevin and his old girlfriend talk about his plans for the future and why she didn't write to him while she was away at college. Rebecca calls Kevin's friends to see if she can find him. When Kevin returns home, Brendan, Anne, and Rebecca all reprimand him for taking the car without asking and Kevin storms out crying. Rebecca goes out to find him.
Episode 33 Story Test A Breakdown
Episode 33 Discussion A Breakdown

33.1 Explain the title: A Breakdown. 33.2 Explain the conversation between Kevin and his ex-girlfriend. 33.3 What do Rebecca and Kevin talk about in the playground? 33.4 What do you think causes people to have a breakdown? 33.5 What would you do if a friend of yours had a breakdown?

Tell the class what you think is the biggest cause of stress in Taiwan.

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Episode 34 Story A Call for Help

Kevin apologizes for taking the car. In the morning, Brendan again invites Rebecca and Kevin to come to the farm. The conversation is interrupted by a call from Sandy who says that Jack has hit her again and she's leaving him. Rebecca and Kevin go to her apartment to help her.
Episode 34 Story Test A Call for Help

Kevin apologizes for taking the car. In the morning, Brendan again invites Rebecca and Kevin to come to the farm. The conversation is interrupted by a call from Sandy who says that Jack has hit her again and she's leaving him. Rebecca and Kevin go to her apartment to help her.
Episode 34 Discussion A Call for Help

34.1 Explain the title: A Call for Help. 34.2 Describe what happened between Jack and Sandy. 34.3 Why do people take drugs? 34.4 What sort of drugs do Taiwanese take? 34.5 What sort of problems do drugs do?

Tell the class what you think about drugs.

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Episode 35 Story Changes

Rebecca and Kevin are helping Sandy pack and move out. Jack returns and tries to stop them, but the police soon arrive and arrest him. Sandy goes to a women's shelter. Kevin decides to go out to his uncle's farm and he and Rebecca pack up their apartment. Sandy decides to take Rebecca up on her offer to stay at their apartment until she gets her life straightened out.
Episode 35 Story Test Changes

Rebecca and Kevin are helping Sandy pack and move out. Jack returns and tries to stop them, but the police soon arrive and arrest him. Sandy goes to a women's shelter. Kevin decides to go out to his uncle's farm and he and Rebecca pack up their apartment. Sandy decides to take Rebecca up on her offer to stay at their apartment until she gets her life straightened out.
Episode 35 Discussion Changes

35.1 Describe the title: Changes. 35.2 What does Sandy plan to do now that she has left Jack? 35.3 How should alcoholism be handled? 35.4 What is the biggest crime problem in Taiwan? 35.5 What should the government do about crime?

You are the poor victim of an abusive relationship. You are similar to Sandy. You are the good friend of the above student. You are similar to Rebecca.
You are an abusive boyfriend or girlfriend. You are similar to Jack in the story.
Episode 35 Listening
Arson Shoplifting Armed robbery Larceny Perjury Money laundering Suicide bombing Man slaughter Homicide Misdemeanor
Which crimes are crimes are violent crimes? Which crimes involve theft? A serious crime is a? A less serious crime is a? Which crime is usually a misdemeanor?
Episode 36 Story The Farm

Rebecca and Kevin enjoy a tour of Brendan and Anne's farm. Kevin decides that he will stay and help Brendan on the farm and Rebecca decides to return to San Francisco.
Episode 36 Story Test The Farm

Rebecca and Kevin enjoy a tour of Brendan and Anne's farm. Kevin decides that he will stay and help Brendan on the farm and Rebecca decides to return to San Francisco.
Episode 36 Discussion The Farm

36.1 Describe the title: The Farm. 36.2 Describe the farm. 36.3 What does Kevin propose to Rebecca? 36.4 Compare the city with the country. 36.5 What are the most popular comic books in Taiwan?

Tell the class about your favorite comic book.

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Episode 37 Story Thanksgiving

Rebecca and Kevin enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving celebration with Uncle Brendan's family and Rebecca returns to San Francisco. In the car on the way to the airport with Uncle Brendan, Rebecca learns the source of Brendan's feud with her father. During the Korean War, Rebecca's father courted and married Brendan's girlfriend, who would be Rebecca's mother.
Episode 37 Story Test Thanksgiving Test

Rebecca and Kevin enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving celebration with Uncle Brendan's family and Rebecca returns to San Francisco. In the car on the way to the airport with Uncle Brendan, Rebecca learns the source of Brendan's feud with her father. During the Korean War, Rebecca's father courted and married Brendan's girlfriend, who would be Rebecca's mother.
Episode 37 Discussion Thanksgiving

37.1 Describe the history of Thanksgiving. 37.2 Describe the foods served at Thanksgiving. 37.3 Describe the spirit of Thanksgiving 37.4 Describe the first Thanksgiving. 37.5 Describe the Puritans.

You are Captain Smith. You are trying to tell her you are a friend but she doesnt understand English. You are Pocahontas. You are a little scared of this stranger but are trying to understand what he is trying to communicate.

Food Beans Potatoes Pumpkin Cranberry Turkey Squash Beans Pilgrim First English to go to America Puritan Strict Christian

What foods do you eat for Thanksgiving? Who went to America? What was their religion?
Episode 38 Story Starting Over

Rebecca returns to San Francisco and learns that she has lost her job in the after-school program.
Episode 38 Story Test Starting Over

Rebecca returns to San Francisco and learns that she has lost her job in the after-school program.
Episode 38 Discussion Starting Over

38.1 Explain the title Starting Over. 38.2 What happened between Nancy and Rebeccas father years ago? 38.3 What is the American Dream? 38.4 What is the Taiwanese dream? 38.5 Can you start over in Taiwan? Why or why not?

Tell the class why you picked the English name you did and what your English name means if anything.
Linda Bella Smith Miller Cooper
What does Linda mean and in what language? What does Bella mean and in what language? What does Smith mean? What does Miller mean? What does Cooper mean?
Episode 39 Story The Pressures On

Rebecca meets with her advisor to talk about catching up in her studies. The holidays are quickly approaching and she'll have to work extremely hard to pass her exams. Alberto shows up and invites her to the opera but she hesitates because she has so much work to do.
Episode 39 Story Test The Pressures On

Rebecca meets with her advisor to talk about catching up in her studies. The holidays are quickly approaching and she'll have to work extremely hard to pass her exams. Alberto shows up and invites her to the opera but she hesitates because she has so much work to do.
Episode 39 Discussion The Pressures On

39.1 Explain the title The Pressures On. 39.2 What do Rebecca and Professor Thomas discuss and did Rebecca make the right decision? 39.3 Alberto insists that Rebecca go to the opera. Is he being a good friend or being selfish? 39.4 Rebecca now has to make a decision about what is important in her life. What does Rebecca decide? 39.5 What is an appropriate period of mourning? Why?

Tell the class what you think is important in you life? School? Family? Rank five things that are important in your life and explain why you gave the rank you gave.

Bored Interested Excited Embarrassed Amazed Shocking Surprising Scary Confusing Disgusting Irritating

Mime being ____
Episode 40 Story Sharing Feelings

Rebecca studies for her exams with her schoolmate Bill, who invites her to come to an audition for a rock group. She cancels her opera date with Alberto, who feels sorry for himself and complains about it to Ramon.
Episode 40 Story Test Sharing Feelings

Rebecca studies for her exams with her schoolmate Bill, who invites her to come to an audition for a rock group. She cancels her opera date with Alberto, who feels sorry for himself and complains about it to Ramon.
Episode 40 Discussion Sharing Feelings

40.1 Explain the title Sharing Feelings. 40.2 Describe Bills dilemma. 40.3 What do Alberto and Ramon talk about at the family restaurant? 40.4 What is Albertos life goal? 40.5 What is Ramons life goal?

Write down 3-5 goals you will have accomplished by the age of 35 and share these goals with the class.
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Episode 41 Story Unexpected Offers

Ramon sends Alex to Los Angeles for Christmas. Vincent Wang has received a job offer in Taiwan, and he and his wife consider returning there with their family. Ramon visits Rebecca to deliver a gift from Alex. He starts to invite Rebecca to spend Christmas with him, but then withdraws the invitation.
Episode 41 Story Test Unexpected Offers

Ramon sends Alex to Los Angeles for Christmas. Vincent Wang has received a job offer in Taiwan, and he and his wife consider returning there with their family. Ramon visits Rebecca to deliver a gift from Alex. He starts to invite Rebecca to spend Christmas with him, but then withdraws the invitation.
Episode 41 Discussion Unexpected Offers

41.1 Explain the title Unexpected Offers. 41.2 What does Mr. Wang discuss with Mrs. Wang? 41.3 What do Ramon and Rebecca talk about? 41.4 Should Rebecca choose Ramon or Alberto? 41.5 What are the five most important qualities in a boyfriend or girlfriend?

Tell the class what you think is the single most important quality in a girlfriend or boyfriend.
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Episode 42 Story The Audition

Rebecca studies hard for her exams, and tells Nancy that her education is more important than dating. After an exam, Rebecca goes to the audition with her friend Bill. Bill's audition doesn't interest the studio manager, but he invites Rebecca to sing she performs "Dreamcatcher."
Episode 42 Story Test The Audition

Rebecca studies hard for her exams, and tells Nancy that her education is more important than dating. After an exam, Rebecca goes to the audition with her friend Bill. Bill's audition doesn't interest the studio manager, but he invites Rebecca to sing she performs "Dreamcatcher."
Episode 42 Discussion The Audition

42.1 Describe Rebeccas audition. 42.2 What do Nancy and Rebecca talk about? 42.3 What is your idea of a dream job? 42.5 What are some different types of music? 42.4 What type of music do you like?

Tell the class about your favorite performer?

Jazz Rock & Roll Classical Golden Oldies Techno Hip Hop

What sort of music do you like?
Episode 43 Story Dream Catcher

While Rebecca is at the audition, Alberto telephones the house. When she returns home, Nancy advises her to clear up the situation with the two Mendoza brothers, or the family history of the two brother estranged over a woman will repeat itself. The episode is followed by reflections on the story by Bill.
Episode 43 Story Test Dream Catcher

While Rebecca is at the audition, Alberto telephones the house. When she returns home, Nancy advises her to clear up the situation with the two Mendoza brothers, or the family history of the two brother estranged over a woman will repeat itself. The episode is followed by reflections on the story by Bill.
Episode 43 Discussion Dream Catcher

43.1 What do Nancy and Rebecca talk about in the kitchen? 43.2 Do you agree more with Rebecca or Bill about life? 43.3 How should Rebecca resolve the Mendoza brother problem? 43.4 What sort of dreams do you have? 43.5 Why do you think people have dreams?

Describe one of your dreams to the class.
Episode 43 Pronunciation [a] vs. [ow]

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Episode 44 Story Gifts

Alberto visits Rebecca at the studio to tell her that he thinks its better if they remain just friends. After, he stays and listens to the song his gift inspired her to write. Rebecca and Ramon celebrate Christmas together at a community center for the needy. During a phone call, Alex tells his father that he's glad Ramon and Rebecca are spending Christmas together.
Episode 44 Story Test Gifts

Alberto visits Rebecca at the studio to tell her that he thinks its better if they remain just friends. After, he stays and listens to the song his gift inspired her to write. Rebecca and Ramon celebrate Christmas together at a community center for the needy. During a phone call, Alex tells his father that he's glad Ramon and Rebecca are spending Christmas together.
Episode 44 Discussion Gifts

44.1 Compare Chinese New Year and Christmas. 44.2 What do you like and dislike about holidays? 44.3 Why did Alberto break up with Rebecca? 44.4 Why is charity a big part of Christmas? 44.5 What do you think about charity?

You are a beggar trying to beg some money. You are a passerby who is approached by a beggar.

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Episode 45 Story True Love

Rebecca and Ramon exchange Christmas presents and a kiss. Ramon suggests they spend New Year's together. Back in Illinois, Brendan and Anne suggest that Kevin go out to see his sister for the holiday.
Episode 45 Story Test True Love

Rebecca and Ramon exchange Christmas presents and a kiss. Ramon suggests they spend New Year's together. Back in Illinois, Brendan and Anne suggest that Kevin go out to see his sister for the holiday.
Episode 45 Discussion True Love

45.1 How do you pick a present for someone? 45.2 Describe how you usually celebrate the Western New Year. 45.3 Bill tells Rebecca he is moving to Los Angeles to pursue his music career and won't be returning to school next semester. 45.4 Do you believe in love? Why or why not? 45.5 Why do people fall in love?

You no longer love your boyfriend/girlfriend and want to tell him/her this without hurting their feelings. You are on a date with your boyfriend/girlfriend and suspect he/she wants to tell you something important. Maybe he/she wants to propose marriage!

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Episode 46 Story Friendship

Kevin arrives in San Francisco just as Rebecca is finishing the new recording of her song. Alex and Vincent conspire to spend New Year's Eve together before Vincent moves to Taiwan. Bill tells Rebecca he is moving to Los Angeles to pursue his music career and won't be returning to school next semester.
Episode 46 Story Test Friendship

Kevin arrives in San Francisco just as Rebecca is finishing the new recording of her song. Alex and Vincent conspire to spend New Year's Eve together before Vincent moves to Taiwan. Bill tells Rebecca he is moving to Los Angeles to pursue his music career and won't be returning to school next semester.
Episode 46 Discussion Friendship

46.1 Is it a good idea for Bill to quit school? Why or why not? 46.2 What is more important for success: Whom you know or what you know? 46.3 Describe what makes a good friend. 46.4 Can men and women be friends? Why or why not? 46.5 What is the basis of friendship? Friendship is _____?

Tell the class what is the most important quality in a friend.
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Episode 47 Story The Lost Boys

Alex and Vincent go ice skating on their big night without telling anyone where they are. Alex falls and hurts his ankle and the two boys go to a hospital. Meanwhile, their families are worried and search everywhere for them. Finally, Mrs. Wang receives a call from the hospital informing her that the two boys are safe.
Episode 47 Story Test The Lost Boys

Alex and Vincent go ice skating on their big night without telling anyone where they are. Alex falls and hurts his ankle and the two boys go to a hospital. Meanwhile, their families are worried and search everywhere for them. Finally, Mrs. Wang receives a call from the hospital informing her that the two boys are safe.
Episode 47 Discussion The Lost Boys

47.1 If you were Alex or Vincent, what would your parents do? 47.2 What was the worst thing you ever did as a child? 47.3 Do you think Taiwanese children are well behaved? 47.4 Do you want children? Why or why not? 47.5 How should children be disciplined?

You are four years old and full of energy. You are at a coffeehouse and your mean parents are trying to get you to behave. Your four-year old is acting crazy and you want your child to behave.
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Episode 48 Story A Very Good Year

The Wangs pick up the boys at the hospital and reprimand them for running off. Alex and Vincent explain that they wanted to spend one final New Year's together before the Wangs move to Taiwan and Alex to Los Angeles. Mrs. Wang tells Vincent the two of them will stay in the U.S. for at least a year. Not yet knowing where Alex is, Ramon questions his abilities as a father. Rebecca reassures him. Finally, the Wangs deliver Alex home safely. Everyone celebrates New Years together at the restaurant and Rebecca and Ramon see that a very good year lies ahead of them.
Episode 48 Story Test A Very Good Year

The Wangs pick up the boys at the hospital and reprimand them for running off. Alex and Vincent explain that they wanted to spend one final New Year's together before the Wangs move to Taiwan and Alex to Los Angeles. Mrs. Wang tells Vincent the two of them will stay in the U.S. for at least a year. Not yet knowing where Alex is, Ramon questions his abilities as a father. Rebecca reassures him. Finally, the Wangs deliver Alex home safely. Everyone celebrates New Years together at the restaurant and Rebecca and Ramon see that a very good year lies ahead of them.
Episode 48 Discussion A Very Good Year

48.1 What parts of your life are most important to you? 48.2 What is your favorite Internet activity? 48.3 What is your favorite website? 48.4 Would you agree to have a wireless Internet connection to your brain? Why or why not? 48.5 What are some common activities students do on the internet?

Tell the class what you like to do on the internet.
Episode 48 Pronunciation [p] vs. [b]

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Overview of Class Activities

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Episode 1 Story Rebeccas Dream

Episode 1 Story Test Rebeccas Dream

Episode 1 Discussion Rebeccas Dream

Episode 1 Role Play

Episode 1 Pronunciation [iy] vs. [i]

Episode 1 Pronunciation [iy] vs. [i]

Episode 2 Story Differences

Episode 2 Story Test Differences

Episode 2 Discussion Differences

Episode 2 Role Play

Episode 2 Listening Exercise

Episode 2 Listening Exercise

Episode 3 Story A Visit to the Doctor

Episode 3 Story Test A Visit to the Doctor

Episode 3 Discussion A Visit to the Doctor

Episode 3 Oral Report

Episode 3 Listening Exercise

Episode 3 Listening Exercise

Episode 4 Story Celebrations

Episode 4 Story Test Celebrations

Episode 4 Discussion Celebrations

Episode 4 Role Play

Episode 4 Listening Exercise

Episode 4 Listening Exercise

Episode 5 Story Breaking the News

Episode 5 Story Test Breaking the News

Episode 5 Discussion Breaking the News

Episode 5 Oral Report

Episode 5 Pronunciation [iy] vs. [i]

Episode 5 Pronunciation [iy] vs. [i]

Episode 6 Story Saying Goodbye

Episode 6 Story Test Saying Goodbye

Episode 6 Discussion Saying Goodbye

Episode 6 Role Play

Episode 6 Pronunciation [i] vs. [ey]

Episode 6 Pronunciation [i] vs. [ey]

Episode 7 Story Leaving Home

Episode 7 Story Test Leaving Home

Episode 7 Discussion Leaving Home

Episode 7 Role Play

Episode 7 Listening Exercise

Episode 7 Listening Exercise

Episode 8 Story The Stranger

Episode 8 Story Test The Stranger

Episode 8 Discussion The Stranger

Episode 8 Oral Report

Episode 8 Pronunciation [i] vs. [ey]

Episode 8 Pronunciation [iy] vs. [i]

Episode 9 Story The Motel

Episode 9 Story Test The Motel Test

Episode 9 Discussion The Motel

Episode 9 Role Play

Episode 9 Pronunciation [i] vs. [ey]

Episode 9 Pronunciation [i] vs. [ey]