VHS Easy Conversation B1 - 03/11/2020

Today's lesson:

- vocabulary, reading & speaking: "Studying abroad"

Homework:

- Write an e-mail: One of the students from the worksheet "A year abroad" is writing home. Say what they like/don't like. Make sure to use vocabulary from the text and from last lesson's text (Freshers' week).

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ACROSS 3. sure of yourself 5. list of experience and education 7. in another country 8. in-company training 10. friendliness to guests 11. able to speak two languages

DOWN 1. lessons at university 2. successfully handle a difficult situation 4. hospital department 6. homework 9. housework, grocery shopping, etc.

Which person...

·         did better in their studies as a result of going abroad? 

·         says other students made good progress with a foreign language?      

·         was entertained by a teacher?                                            

·         wanted to spend less time studying?                                

·         overcame some initial difficulties with the academic system?  

·         particularly appreciated meeting people from many different countries?         

·         says some people are discouraged from studying abroad by problems they may have?             

·         felt homesick when first in the country?                         

·         found communicating with other students difficult?  

·         thinks studying abroad is a unique experience?           

·         suggests that studying abroad may make you more attractive to future employers?   

·         was surprised by the country despite speaking the language?                

·         learnt a lot about people?                                                      

was able to get practical working experience in the countries they studied in?  (2 answers)