Theme for the week: Money

Monday:

Introduction.

This blog will be used to share lesson plans with the class.
You can check here for for word list, articles and even links to videos.
Of course only what we will cover in class will be posted here.
You will need to check this site a few times each week.
I will have another site that will have past vocabulary word lists posted there.

Tuesday:

Topic of discussion:

We live in a world where we strive to be successful. In many cultures that success is measured by how much money we make and how much we have. Studies have shown even though people gain affluence, money and fame, people seem to want to more. It is hard to even put a number on how much money is enough to be successful. We will explore this idea with a few basic rules.

We will read this passage:

There was a man his name really isn't important, however some would consider him successful. He worked for 35 years advancing in his career. He gained affluence in his line of work, earn hefty amounts of money trading on the stock market. He made some pretty good investments over the years, while living very frugally. He was never broke a day in his life, never used plastic, only used cash. He never really followed any of his dreams, but made many sacrifices for his family. Now his is 68 years old. His children have all moved far away, and he and his wife are now living alone. While he doesn't live paycheck to paycheck, and he has the time he now feels too tired to chase after his dreams. So he spends his time taking it easy, visiting his children twice a year.

Do you feel that the man was successful?
Do you think money can bring success? (please use examples!)

1. You must use 3 words from the list below when framing your opinion.
2. You need to have a notebook to take notes, or write down expressions (using smart phones would simply take too long).
3. At times I will pause the discussion and we practice repeating key phrases.

Word list for this week:

affluent                 living pay check to pay check

broke                    dirt poor

hefty                     poor investment / good investment

frugal                   destitute

depreciate in value            using plastic


Thursday:

Poverty: We will discuss this using the textbook.

We will explore the causes of poverty while using the vocabulary words at the bottom of the page.

You will be given time to express yourself using the "Speak your mind questions"

*this post will be updated!

*sorry My director forgot to tell me that wed. no class is scheduled

Friday:

We will review our vocabulary.

http://www.behance.net/gallery/Millennials-By-The-Numbers/2047515

We will listen to this and discuss it. I think most of us in the class are in the  millennial generation.Err well I know I am not..I was born in 1979, and I think Sean was born in 1977 or 1978.

That's ok! We will compare and contrast American Millennials with that of Koreans. Who knows...maybe there are many similarities!

Key expressions: 

debt ridden, fun and games, walk the walk, media snackers, skimming the surface, talk money, craft beer, How do I get on that list!, authentic, all or nothing, experiential 

*If you are serious about improving your English please read over this post on the weekend, or if you get some free time. What you have learned will stay with you...because..you always have your smart device nearby! Have a great weekend!