Students will practice discussing their preferences, how to defend and support their ideas. Students learn topics through a game of bingo and express how relevant certain ideas are over others. Students will use technology to communicate with peers about their preferences on a variety of topics.
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Three, one-page scripts in English to practice consecutive interpretation in a clinic setting. Accompanying recordings are included. - Scenario 1: A woman and an OBGYN - Scenario 2: A man and his Endocrinologist - Scenario 3: A man and a Pain Specialist
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In this activity, students will practice vocabulary by asking "yes" and "no" questions to figure out a secret word. If they figure out the secret word before time is up, they win!
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This activity allows students to practice describing vocabulary words using memorized descriptors. Students will learn more ways to describe items and topics.
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During this interpretive reading and listening activity students will start by answering some simple travel questions. Then, students will listen to a voice recording and attempt to answer questions on a worksheet. Using that information, they will decide in partners where they would want to study abroad and present the necessary information to the large group.
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Arlene Blackdeer, a language apprentice for the Hoocak Waaziija Haci Language Division of the Ho-Chunk Nation, shares her experience in her community's effort to bring back the Ho-Chunk language. The apprentice program pairs young people with elder native speakers to improve their language skills. These apprentices then go on to teach language classes in the schools and surrounding community. The story highlights the role of elders in the community in passing on cultural knowledge, and the language revitalization efforts currently under way.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to practice giving gifts to others and explain the functions of the gifts. Students will explain why the function of the gift makes someone's life easier.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast U.S. and Japanese culture. Students will also explain what is typical at their university. Students will learn about daily life for Japanese students and will learn to express their own culture in the target language.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to create their own limited edition products. Students will also talk about what they want to do for spring break and summer break.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to get to know one another through ice breaker games. Students will learn how to introduce and describe themselves.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to learn new vocabulary words and describe what each of the words mean. Students will also answer questions based on the vocabulary words.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to learn about medicine in Japan. Students will also learn about home remedies. Students will learn by watching commercials and identifying what item the commercial is describing.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to review the chapters and materials they have gone over throughout the semester.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to review the chapters and materials they have gone over throughout the semester.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to learn about how trash is separated in Japan. Students will also separate trash into different categories.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to plan a party/event for a birthday, anniversary, or graduation. Students will also compare and contrast birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations in Japan and in the U.S.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to plan a trip to a place in Japan based on the information they are provided. Students will determine where they are going, and suggest travel locations. Students will also be able to identify and describe travel activities.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to practice Japanese counters. Students will also be able to express limited degrees. Students will learn to describe characteristics.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to create sentences using vocabulary words from Nakama 2 Chapter 9. Students will also practice guessing words through context clues and descriptions.
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In this activity, students will have the opportunity to practice transitive and intransitive verbs. Students will also play a Mad Lib-like game.
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