Summer Classes

English for Study Abroad

I will be posting materials and resources here as they become available. Please feel free to suggest anything that you think might be helpful as you prepare for your study abroad.

Link to "Happiness and Success" Presentation

Thirsty Thursday: Cosmetic Surgery

This course is designed to prepare students with the language skills that they will need to survive and thrive during foreign study periods. We will be looking at a variety of helpful grammars and vocabulary sets in the context of topics highlighting various aspects of Western culture."

The first unit explores some of the conflict surrounding cosmetic surgery. Do people today have a good "body image"? How does our culture reinforce a specific idea of beauty? Should beauty be defined by a major economic power like the cosmetic surgery industry?

Video Link: Plastic Surgery in Korea

Friday Fun Day: "Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon Five

Video Link: Korean Beauty Pageant Controversy

Today we will listen to some music, talk about relationships, and do a little dancing! Video Link

Messed Up Monday: The 'Friend' Zone

What do you do when you want to date your friend but your friend just wants to be friends?
Friendzone on "Friends." What is the friendzone? How to get out. How can you tell he likes you?

Super Tuesday: Rules

Sooner or later most young adults have some conflict with their parents. Today we are going to talk about some of the sources of problems between teenagers and their parents. Believe it or not, some teens are completely out of control. In addition to the activities in our workbook we will be watching and discussing an episode of "Supernanny," an American reality show starring parenting expert Jo Frost.

Wacky Wednesday: The Egg

Today we will look at an amazing story by science fiction author Andy Weir titled "The Egg." Video Link

Thirsty Thursday: Marriage Across Cultures

Today we will attempt to understand cultural differences by looking at several different types of marriage practiced around the world.

Video #1: "Gay Marriage"
Video #2: "Multiple Husbands"
Video #3: "Multiple Wives"
Video #4: "Child Marriage"

Course Documents