Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Teachers activity for Monday, January 11th





Hello everyone :) This is the activity for the Monday after Christmas break. It's all about beauty :)
I hope you all have a beautiful holiday!







What is beauty?
Do you think the idea of beauty changes?
Do you think you have the same concept of beauty as other people in your life?
What are the most important features when determining if someone is beautiful?
Do you think different races have different perceptions of what beauty is?
Is beauty important?
Is there beauty in everything we see and do?
Do you think about your beauty?
Do you think the beauty industry is important?
Do beautiful people have better lives?
Who decides who or what is beautiful?
How would the world be different if we never considered beauty?
What beauty can you see around you now?
Do you see beauty in the English language?



Monday, December 21, 2015

For the Teachers; today´s video :)








Do you think tourism helps people in the world understand each other?
Is tourism something that only rich people take part in?
What do you think of sex tourism? Do you think it’ll ever disappear?
What factors affect tourism?
Do tourists really get to see the real countries they visit?
Do you think tourism is bad for the planet?
Are tourists in your country funny?
How has tourism changed over the past few decades?
Are you a good ambassador for your country’s tourism industry?
What is tourism?

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Miss Barroso's Classes (AYF1; GAD1) Activities for Wednesday

Away Day Activity

Group activity, each group will pick an away day activity and develop an argument as to why your activity is the best choice. Use comparative vocab (The Banya is better than the Opera because it is cheaper etc...)

Russian Banya

Package includes all day access to:

Sauna

Full Body Massage

Mud Baths

Facials

Thermal Baths

Robes and Slippers are provided.

Complimentary Lunch and full access to our health bar included.

Prices start from $150 per person.



Night at the Metropolitan Opera: Verdi’s Rigoletto.

Enjoy a night at the opera with our executive package.

Package includes:

Dinner at The Smith

15 Orchestra seats (valued at $4500)

Complimentary Champagne during intermission.

Backstage passes

An invitation to a meet and greet with the performers after the show.

Prices start at $200 pp.

Groups 10 or larger will receive a 10% discount.


Picnic in Central Park

Package includes:

Full meal of your choosing

Bottle of Champagne

Boat Ride in Central Park

Live music.

Prices start at 100 pp.

Pub/Club Crawl

Package Includes:
Access to 4 bars and 2 clubs on the Lower East Side
(Company chooses bars and clubs)

One free drink upon entry

Discounted drinks all night

Access to VIP lounges with complimentary food and drinks

Access to free Taxi rides home (as needed).






 Role Play Activity

  
Student A
You are a liason for a company based in New York City. You have travelled to England to meet with James Davis, CEO of Whitehead industries. Follow the instructions and act out the conversation.

Student A: Greet Student B and introduce yourself

Student B: Greet student A and introduce yourself

Student A: Tell Student B why you’re there.

Student B: Tell Student A that Mr. Davis will be with him/her shortly. Ask Student A about their flight.
Student A: Tell student B about your flight.
Student B: Ask Student A how they are enjoying England.

Student A: Respond to Student B.

Student A: Ask student B about their professional history at the company (how long have you worked here? how do you like working here? etc..)

Student B: Tell Student A about your history at the company.

Student A: Ask Student B if they would be interested in getting a coffee after your meeting.

Student B: Reply to Student A’s offer

Student A: Ask how long you should expect to wait for Mr. Davis

Student B: Respond to Student A’s question.

Student A: exchange information with Student B (telephone number)

Student B: exchange information with Student A and tell student A when you will be done with work.

Student B: Tell Student A that Mr. Davis is available now and direct Student B to his office (examples: across from the Human Resources Dept, downstairs and to the left of the copy room) etc...

Student B
You work at the reception desk at Whitehead industries. You are receiving a visitor. Follow the Instructions and act out the conversation.
Student A: Greet Student B and introduce yourself

Student B: Greet student A and introduce yourself

Student A: Tell Student B why you’re there.

Student B: Tell Student A that Mr. Davis will be with him/her shortly. Ask Student A about their flight.

Student A: Tell student B about your flight.
Student B: Ask Student A how they are enjoying England.

Student A: Respond to Student B.

Student A: Ask student B about their professional history at the company (how long have you worked here? how do you like working here? etc..)

Student B: Tell Student A about your history at the company.

Student A: Ask Student B if they would be interested in getting a coffee after your meeting.

Student B: Reply to Student A’s offer

Student A: Ask how long you should expect to wait for Mr. Davis

Student B: Respond to Student A’s question.

Student A: exchange information with Student B (telephone number)

Student B: exchange information with Student A and tell student A when you will be done with work.

Student B: Tell Student A that Mr. Davis is available now and direct Student B to his office (examples: across from the Human Resources Dept, downstairs and to the left of the copy room) etc...






Tuesday, December 1, 2015

International Commerce 2, in honor of the Climate Change Conference in Paris this week, watch this video for tomorrow, Wednesday  Dec. 2. and we will discuss the content together in class. See you then ;)