Week 2: my Hobbies

Pre-class assignment (optional)

• Write about your hobbies. What do you like to do in your free time? Why do you like doing it?

• Describe a few specific things that you like about your hobbies (for example, an idol, a famous movie, or an important sport match that you've watched)

• Prepare some questions to your mentor about American hobbies (eg: travel, news, sports)

• Read & summarize this article http://thedailycougar.com/2020/05/27/hobbies-during-quarantine/. Then write about a hobby that you can learn during quarantine.

In-class activities: Open discussion about hobby, sport, entertainment news, travels, etc. Compare and contrast hobbies in the US vs Vietnam.

• Example: Movies

  • Pick a recent popular movie

  • Discuss with the student about the acting, the plot, and the story

  • Describe the theater environment in US vs. Vietnam

  • Find an article related to the movie and ask the student to read and share their thoughts

Supplemental resources

• Vocabulary to talk about your hobbies