Which places in your country do visitors enjoy visiting most?
class review
VOCABULARY: "Whenever we travel, we're always looking to have an authentic experience". Here an example of an "authentic experience" might be...?...?
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IDIOM: Cutting corners. "there is always a temptation to cut corners when we have a deadline"
take shortcuts, do sloppy work
VOCABULARY: "Customers show a lot of brand loyalty to famous companies like Nike or Uniqlo". Brand loyalty means...?
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TEACHER: How old is teacher?
27 (forever 21 nhe :)
IDIOM: Take it with a grain of salt. " “Yolanda tells some great stories, but we take what she says with a grain of salt because she has quite a vivid imagination and tends to exaggerate.”
Don’t take it too seriously
GOALS: "What is one way you've surprised yourself while studying English"?
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Are advertisements a good or bad influence on children?
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What city in VN?
Dien Bien Phu
VOCABULARY: "Companies who want to sell their products often rely on celebrity endorsement". Celebrity endorsements means...?
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What is his name? (also name of a city)
Le Cong Vinh
QUESTIONS: Can you give me 3 possible IELTS part 3 questions on the topic of "Tourism"?
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What city in VN?
Vung Tau
GOALS: "Moving forward, what is your biggest goal for English learning in the future"?
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Are people today as polite as people were in the past?
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GOALS: "Since you started studying English, what are you most proud of that you've accomplished"?
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How can we benefit from learning about other cultures?
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QUESTIONS: Can you give me 3 possible IELTS part 3 questions on the topic of "Literature"?
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QUESTIONS: Can you give me 3 possible IELTS part 3 questions on the topic of "Technology"
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What do Vietnamese people like to do if they are not busy?
class review
What should employers do to help their employees relax?
class review
Which place is better for relaxation, an indoor place or an outdoor place?
class review
What kinds of benefits might a significant increase in tourist numbers bring to a location?
class review
Are there any jobs that are considered appropriate for men but inappropriate for women in your country?
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I live in a quiet ______________ with attractive houses in the suburbs, but my friends live in the downtown area.
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What are some of the benefits of going away on holiday?
class review
Do people’s leisure time activities change as they get older? How?
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Do old and young people spend their leisure time in the same way?
class review
What city in VN?
Nha Trang
Have there been any recent changes in the types of holidays that are popular in your country?
class review
How does the economy benefit from people's leisure activities?
class review
TEACHER: What is teachers full name?
Chris Schmidt
IDIOMS: A blessing in disguise =
something good that seemed bad at first
VOCABULARY: "Before beginning a new chapter in my life, I always try to reflect on what I've already accomplished". Here reflect means....
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How important are vacations in people's lives today? Why?
class review
What city in VN is famous for crab?
Ca Mau
What are some of the negative effects of a dramatic increase in tourism?
class review
What City in VN?
Buon Ma Thuot
TEACHER: What were 4 of teachers jobs before coming to VN?
Volunteer, baker, cook, waiter, construction, private tutor, farmer
What city in VN?
Chau Doc
What are some of the pros and cons of keeping a pet?
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IDIOM: Pull yourself together. "you've got to pull yourself together and find a job"
calm down, get control of yourself
TEACHER: What 2nd language does teacher speak? (not Vietnamese)!
Italian
VOCABULARY: We live in a very SECLUDED part of the woods. Secluded means ....
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IDIOM: don't quit your day job. "I tasted the cupcake you baked yesterday. All I'm saying is, don't give up your day job!”
used as a humorous way of advising someone not to pursue something at which they are unlikely to be successful.
What developments affecting international travel might there be in the future?
class review
QUESTIONS: Can you give me 3 possible IELTS part 3 questions on the topic of "Foreign Cultures"?
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What city in VN?
Phan Thiet/Mui Ne