Student Response-Shinichi & Kana-Practical Jokes

Special thanks to
- Shinich and Kana
- YMCA International College for hosting the student response

Music: Mr. Wendell, by "Arrested development" (from Now 1)

Worst Job You've Ever Had...(Click Here)

For the next class, I'd like you to think of all the part-time jobs that you have had. Also, please ask your parents about their part time and full time jobs. What do they like and dislike about their jobs? What would they like to do if they could change their job? What is difficult/easy in their jobs?
Think about some unusual jobs for the next class. Make a list.

Please listen to the following.
It's an interview with three YMCA teachers about the worst job they have had.

Special Thanks to
Okamoto-Sensei - Construction Work
Debbie Sukita - Secretary
Pat Kwan - Service Station attendant

and the Osaka YMCA International College.

clip art from http://www.clipartguide.com/_pages/0041-0510-1114-0349.html

dirty Jobs - Garbage Collector (Click Here)

Do you think that you have the worst job in the world?
Well listen to this 'Discovery Channel Podcast' for what it's like to be a garbage collector in San Francisco.

Discussion Questions:
Can you think of any job that you would hate to have?
What is the worst job that you've ever had?

Comprehension Questions:
How much garbage is collected each week?
What is an average shift like?
What is one of the benefits of being a garbage collector?
What is one of the common problems associated with this kind of job?


Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe
Welcome to Dirty Jobs, the new Discovery Channel series that profiles the unsung American laborers who make their living in the most unthinkable — yet vital — ways.
http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/dirtyjobs/splash.html
Copyright 2005 Discovery Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. www.discovery.com.
Also available through i-tunes music store, Discovery Channel - More Dirty Jobs, 13/02/2006

Turkey - Student Response - Haruka & Masa (click here)

Listen to this response to the listening on Turkey.


Special thanks to
* Haruka and Masa
* YMCA International College for hosting the student response

Music:
True Colors - By Cyndi Lauper

Practical Jokes - (click here)

What is a 'Practical Joke'? Have you ever played a practical joke on someone? Has anyone ever played a joke on you? Listen to this podcast lesson on practical jokes -about 16 minutes. For the next class, be ready to talk about this topic. Try to have some story of your own to tell someone.

Expressions
I’ve had it!
Not going to take it, anymore!
What’s the matter?
I’m sick and tired of...
...being the but of practical jokes.
One of these days...
Oh no, what has he done now!
Sit down at your desk.
Got up.
To giggle at someone.
What’s so funny?
Sticker.
Bumper Stickers
Stuck to his pants
I’m a red hot mama!
Very funny!
...going to get it.
I’m planning my revenge.

ESL POD, Dr. Lucy Tse, Dr. Jeff Mcquillan, http://eslpod.com/website/index.php, 2006
Also available through i-tunes music store, Podcasts, Education, English as a second language Podcast

Practical Jokes -Interview (click here)

The follow up to 'Practical Jokes'. An interview with 3 YMCA teachers.
- President Nixon
- Salt Shaker
- Rice Ball
- Cockroach
- Garbage can

Special thanks to:
-Mr. Greg Kennerly
-Mr. Paul Marlowe
-Mr. Pat Kwan

-YMCA International College for hosting this interview

-The little coffee shop across the road

Music: "King of Pain", Th Police

Turkey -Lonely Planet Guide (click here)

Turkey (approx. 19 minutes)
Please listen to the podcast about Turkey and try to answer the following questions.
Then do some research about Turkey yourself so that you can share it in this weeks class. Pictures will be helpful.
Try to find out about the~
Culture
People
Religion
Places to see in Turkey
Food and Drink
Geography and anything else that you want to talk about. Good luck, and let's have fun talking about Turkey on Wednesday.
********Questions************
Why do people fall in love with Turkey?
What is Istanbul like?
What do people think about when they think of Turkey?
What is the reality?
What is the Grand Bazaar?
Where do the Turks shop?
What could a first time traveler expect about Turkey?
How often do people pray in Turkey?

******** Food & Drink ********
What is the best place to go and have something to eat?
What kind of food would you expect to have in Turkey?

******** Traveling in Turkey ********
What is it like to travel as a woman in Turkey?
How should people dress?

******** Transport in Turkey ********
What kind of transport is there in Istanbul?
What is it like?

********Recommended places**********
Cappadocia

******** Vocabulary and Phrases in Podcast ********
What’s your take on something?
Haberdashery
Muslim
Quintessential

Useful Sites
Tukey in general
http://www.tourismturkey.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey
food
http://www.bpe.com/food/ethnic_cusine/turkey.htm
culture
http://www.hitit.co.uk/CultTk.html

Learn more about Turkey at the Lonely Planet website
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/turkey/images

This is from Lonely Planet Publications
please check out the website at
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

Also available through i-tunes music store, Lonely Planet Publications - Turkey - 19th October 2005
Copyright 2005, Lonely Planet Publications All rights reserved. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

Student Response-Ami and Ayumi-Myths & Mysteries

Listen to this response to the Myths, Mysteries, and Alternative Medicines class...


Special thanks to
Ami and Ayumi and
YMCA International College for hosting the student response

Music:
Elton John - Your Song - Greatest Hits 1970~2002