DAY 09

EXPANDING HORIZONS

Studying Abroad

Listen to a conversation between two exchange students, Akiko and Jack. Then check ✅ the correct answers.

Going abroad

Answer these questions.

Then think of two more questions to add to the list. Take turns asking and answering the questions in groups.

What country would you like to live in? Why?
What country wouldn’t you like to live in? Why?
Who is the person you would most like to go abroad with?
What is something you would never travel without?
Who is the person you would contact first after arriving somewhere new?
What would be your two greatest concerns about living abroad?
What is the think you would enjoy the most about living abroad?

👨 What country would you like to live in?

👩 The country I’d most like to live in is Italy.

👧 Why is that?

👩 Well, I’ve always wanted to study art.

Concerns

Culture shock

FEELINGS and situations

grouchy hopeful lonely proud silly sleepy

Do you often have these feelings?

Complete the chart with feelings and situations when you have these feelings.

Feeling - Situation

anxious - 👩 I'm waiting for my final grades.

Complete these sentences

Respond to the questions about traveling.

🐭 A family of mice were surprised by a big cat. Father Mouse jumped and and said, "Bow-wow!" The cat ran away. "What was that, Father?" asked Baby Mouse. "Well, son, that's why it's important to learn a second language."

Noun phrases containing relative clauses

Complete the sentences about living in a foreign country. Use the phrases below. Then compare with a peer.

Tell me one thing that you'd really miss

TRAVEL & CULTURE PRONUNCIATION Word stress in a sentence

Notice that the important words in a sentence have more stress.

Uruguay is a country that I’d like to live in.
Speaking a foreign language is something I’d be anxious a bout.
Trying new foods is something I’d be curious about.

EXPRESSIONS Describing expectations

You’re supposed to...
You aren’t supposed to...
You’re expected to...
It’s the custom to...
It’s not acceptable to...

Hotels are not supposed to charge you VAT if you show proof of foreign residence.

Taxis are more expensive at night so you aren't expected to tip Taxi drivers.

In Uruguay it's the custom to eat dinner late in the evening.

It's quite acceptable to talk about politics, as well as soccer, of course.

What's the custom?

A foreign student, Marta, is asking her friend Karen for advice about visiting someone's home. Listen to find out.

Who invited Marta to dinner? ___________

Marta asks Karen. Which question Marta does NOT ask Karen?

⬜ What kind of gift she should take to her teacher's house.

⬜ What time she should arrive.

⬜ Whether it's all right to bring a friend along.

If you are invited to someone's house in Germany, when are you expected to arrive? What can you bring as a gift?

When are you expected to arrive?

What can you bring as a gift?

Three International College Students

Expectations

Which set of sentences should we use WHEN and which should use IF?

I'm going to the US this summer. ______ I go to the US, I'll visit my family there.

I might go to the US this summer. ______ I go to the US, I'll visit my family there.

Describing customs abroad

Alice, John and Susan are describing custom they observed abroad

Listen to the experiences of people who have lived abroad, identify key information.

Complete

BBC Travel How a South Korean comfort food went global

Do you have a dream English language vacation destination?

Make your choice and be sure you can answer these questions.

1. What's the best time of year to visit?

2. What's the weather like then?

3. What should tourists see and do there?

4. What special foods can you eat?

5. What's the shopping like?

6. What things should people buy?

7. What else can visitors do there?

The best time to visit Dubai is from November to March. Weather-wise, Dubai really only experiences two seasons: hot and hotter. During the winter months, the city sees blue skies and primo beach weather. However, this is also peak tourist season, so expect plenty of company on Jumeirah Beach.

Study abroad

Choose three benefits of studying a language abroad that you feel are the most important.

Discuss your choices.

What are some other benefits of studying or living abroad?

👧 "I think interacting with people from other cultures is the most important benefit."

Words of encouragement

Complete these verbs and phrases with a preposition from the list.

about in of to with

1. adjust ____

2. be excited ____

3. be scared ____

4. be familiar ____

5. become aware ____

6. get accustomed ____

7. look forward ____

8. participate ____

9. take advantage ____

What challenges do people face when they live or study abroad?

Discuss with a partner using the verbs and phrases above.

💂 "Sometimes people are scared of starting a new job abroad because they aren't familiar with the routines."

By this time next year, I will have . . .

◻ moved to another country ◻ graduated

By this time next year, I will have been studying English for . . .

◻ ◻

By this time tomorrow, Toddy will have been traveling for 12 hours. His family will be surprised when he gets back because he will have changed so much.

These sentences are about Toddy's year abroad. Choose the correct tenses using the future with will, the future perfect, or the future perfect continuous. Then compare answers with a peer.

1. By the end of next week, he will have been receiving / will have received his student 10 card and registered for classes.

2. He'll be going out more after a few weeks because he will have been / will be more familiar with the city.

3. After studying English for a few months, he will have felt / will feel more confident about speaking to people.

5. By this time next year, his younger sister will have visited / will have been visiting him once or twice. When she's older, she probably will want / will have wanted to study abroad, too.

6. I'm sure he will change / will have changed a lot by the time he comes back to Korea.

7. His family will have been / will be surprised when he gets back because he will have been changing / will have changed so much.

8. And just think - the next time we see him, Toddy will turn / will have turned 22 already, and he will be / will have been away for a year!

Use these time expressions to write sentences using the future perfect or future perfect continuous. Then share them with a peer.

1. Before this class ends, ...

2. By the end of the day, ...

3. By the end of the week, ...

4. At the end of the year, ...

5. In two years' time, ...

6. By the year 2030, ...

Canadian customs

Are they the same as or different from those where you live? Choose the correct answer.

How do you feel about these customs? Explain your opinions.

👳 "I think women should kiss on the cheek when they meet. Just shaking hands seems kind of cold somehow."

Talk about experiences abroad. 🎙

Did Andrew (A), Rachel (R), or Layla (L) do these things?

Write the correct letter in the box.

⬜ 1. felt homesick

⬜ 2. had fun playing a sport

⬜ 3. enjoyed food with friends

⬜ 4. didn't feel connected to others at first

⬜ 5. ate dinner late at night

⬜ 6. thought people talked about themselves too much

⬜ 7. enjoyed the old buildings

⬜ 8. watched comedy shows on TV

⬜ 9. tried to talk about herself

Writing a composition

What is a conclusion?

The conclusion can close your composition by restating the main idea, summarizing the main points, looking to the future, making recommendations, or a combination of these methods. Read these two concluding paragraphs. Which methods do the writers use? Underline the parts of the conclusions that helped you decide.

Overall, for the majority of young people, taking a year off to travel has not replaced the traditional postsecondary pursuit of higher education. For most high school graduates, studying or training for a career will remain the most likely path. However, there are still many young people who save as much money as they can in order to see foreign sights and experience foreign cultures. Taking time to travel may put them behind a year as far as college and careers are concerned, but they say the personal growth is worth it.

In brief, there are real benefits to studying abroad. While it is certainly possible to learn the language in a country where it is not widely spoken, living abroad offers limitless possibilities for improvement. Additionally, foreign students have a real opportunity to hone their life skills. Generally,they are responsible for everything from money management, accommodations, and meals to ensuring that they have a good balance between their social life and school life. Studying abroad offers not only language lessons, but also life lessons, and is well worth considering.

Find these linking words or phrases in the conclusions. How are they used? Do you know any others that have similar meanings?

additionally generally however in brief overall

postsecondary after high school

hone improve

Exchange papers with a peer and answer these questions.

1. What methods did your partner use in his or her conclusion?

2. Are the linking words used effectively? Why or why not?

3. Can you offer any suggestions to improve your partner's conclusion?

☑ First paragraph: summarizing the main points, looking to the future. | Second paragraph: restating the main idea, summarizing the main points, making recommendations.