- Took the speaking test for Chapters 1 and 2. If you were absent, please talk to me to schedule a time to retake the test. If you don't take the test, you will not receive important feedback about your progress.
- Reviewed the homework (Ex. A and B on pp. 98-99)/ Discussed definitions and part of speech for the following words:
- potential (n), possible ability in the future, Julie is a talented musician. She has the potential to become a great performer. Potential (adj), possible, Snapple saw the Japanese as potential customers.
- novel (adj), new, original, Julie presented a novel idea to the group. Novel (n), a long fiction book, I can't wait for Nicholas Sparks's new novel to come out.
- prompt (v), help someone by reminding them, When Julie forgot her lines, someone off stage prompted her. Prompt (n), a topic for an essay, Julie practiced for the TOEFL by responding to several writing prompts. Prompt (adj) on time, punctual, Julie is always prompt for class.
- skeptic (n), a person who doubt or question ideas, Julie is a skeptic. She always questions what she hears on TV. Skeptical (adj), doubting or questioning ideas, Julie is skeptical of the news report because she feels that the facts have been distorted by bias.
- colleague (n), used to describe a co-worker in a professional field, who is usually at the same level as you, meaning you have the same level of education or position. However, it could also mean that you work on the projects together.
- familiar (adj.), describes something that you recognize. Practice the spelling, and don't confuse this word with familial (of the family).
- Listened to Section 1 of the radio recording about animals and language learning. Completed Ex. A, Listening for the Main Idea: Section 1, on p. 99. You can find the recording at Classes/Gigger, Emily/A. Prep (L/S)/Chapter_3/Listening/Radio Section 1 Pg. 99 & 100 A & B.
Homework
- Listen again to Section 1 of the radio recording. Answer the questions in Ex. B, Listening for Details, p. 100.
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