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    The document provides guidance for foreign students adjusting to life in Bogota, Colombia, including tips for dealing with jet lag, making small talk, learning Spanish, adjusting to the local lifestyle and culture, managing homesickness, and making the most of their study abroad experience. Students are advised to be respectful when greeting people, pay attention to body language and context clues, and connect with their new city by socializing and participating in local activities to feel more at home. The reading emphasizes that studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity for personal and academic growth.

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    The document provides guidance for foreign students adjusting to life in Bogota, Colombia, including tips for dealing with jet lag, making small talk, learning Spanish, adjusting to the local lifestyle and culture, managing homesickness, and making the most of their study abroad experience. Students are advised to be respectful when greeting people, pay attention to body language and context clues, and connect with their new city by socializing and participating in local activities to feel more at home. The reading emphasizes that studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity for personal and academic growth.

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    Hello Guys

    That part of the exercises Across the Culture tomorrow the next part

    Culture page 64

    Speaking

    Why are people going to Ahmed’s house?

    A birthday party

    A dinner party

    What custom is Inez unsure about?

    Wearing her shoes inside

    Using her fingers

    Page 68

    Use the key words to write two sentences about learning English. The first item is already
    completed as an example. Use It +… in the first sentence and Gerund +… in the second.

    1. English / study / fun / for us

    It’s fun for us to study English.

    Studying English is fun for us.

    2. Impossible / master / for anyone / English grammar

    It’s impossible for anyone to master English grammar.

    Mastering English grammar is impossible for anyone.

    3. For language students / English / speak / unnecessary / perfectly

    It’s unnecessary for language students to speak English perfectly.

    Speaking English perfectly is unnecessary for language students.

    4. Practice conversation with / important / a native speaker / find

    It’s important to find a native speaker to practice conversation with.

    Finding a native speaker to practice conversation with is important.


    Page 70

    Vocabulary

    A Read the definitions. Then look at the chart above and choose words in groups A and B to
    make common English expressions. Then match the expressions that match the definitions. Use
    the underlined words as clues to help you.

    Group A Group B

    Body eating eye contact expression habits

    Facial jet personal language space talk

    1. words that prevent you from understanding another person language barrier

    2. feeling tired after a long airplane trip

    Jet/ Lag

    3. describing how or when people eat

    Eating/Habits

    5. The look on a person’s face (for example, a smile)

    Facial/Expression

    6. Conversation about unimportant or everyday things small

    Talk

    7. Looking directly at another person’s eyes

    Eye/Contact

    8. The area around each person

    Personal/Space

    9. Communication through how we move our bodies

    Body/Language
    Page 71 (Listenig 1)

    A Listen for gist. You will hear three selections from different lectures. What is each lecture
    about? Listen and match the topics with the lectures.

    Lecture #1: small talk

    Lecture #2: body language

    Lecture #3: eye contact

    B Take notes on key details. Listen again and complete the notes below.

    Lecture #1: Small Talk

    I. Conversations about unimportant things

    II. Popular topics:

    1. TV

    2. movies

    3. shared experiences

    Lecture #2: Body Language

    I. You can understand a person just by looking at him or her.

    1. Communication:

    a. 7%: the words we use

    b. 93%: the way our bodies move

    Lecture #3: Eye Contact

    I. How to make a good impression

    1. DO

    a. look at the person

    2. DON’T

    a. stare at someone because the person will feel uncomfortable


    Page 72

    Read the Article about Bogota

    Bogotá, Colombia, is a well-known city. Every year, thousands of students from all over the
    world visit it to learn Spanish and travel to other places around Colombia. Now that you’ve
    arrived, here are some things to keep in mind.

    Jet lag. If you traveled a long way, you’ll probably be exhausted for the first few days. When you
    feel sleepy, the best thing to do is stay awake. If you fall asleep during the day, you’ll wake up at
    night, and it will take days to get on a normal schedule!

    Greeting people. When you meet people, it’s polite to make eye contact. Many people will also
    make small talk. Be ready to talk about your health, your family, and of course, your trip!
    Another thing to keep in mind is that people in many parts of Colombia can be more reserved
    than in other Latin American countries. You should always start off a conversation by being very
    respectful. From there, you can follow the cues[1] of the other people in the conversation.

    Learning the language. Learning a new language is hard, and being frustrated is part of the
    process. But don’t get discouraged! Pay attention to body language, facial expressions, gestures,
    and context, and your language abilities will get stronger over time. Colombia is one of the
    fastest-growing countries for students from other countries who want to learn Spanish. There
    are a large number of language schools and private teachers to help you.

    Lifestyle changes. As you start to make new friends here, you’ll notice people are very active.
    When people go out, dancing is very popular. You should learn how to do it. Smoking is
    uncommon, and it is illegal to do it in public places. Finally, it’s important to look presentable in
    public at all times, so don’t wear sweatpants if you’re going out. This is a great place to break
    some of your bad habits and get healthier!

    Homesickness. You will miss your home, family, and friends. This might make you feel sad,
    which is completely normal. To feel better, try keeping a few things from home around, like
    pictures or a favorite food. Don’t overdo it, though. You should also connect to your new city.
    Go sightseeing with a classmate, or try new activities, like playing a sport. The more you
    socialize, the better you’ll feel.

    Most of all, remember that studying abroad is a life-changing event. You’re going to learn a lot
    about a new country and about yourself, too. All of this takes time, but in the end, you will make
    friends and memories that will last for many years!

    1)-Listening and complete

    Understand purpose. Read the passage. Then complete the sentence.

    The main purpose of this reading is to _______________ in Bogotá.

    Explain how to do business


    Help foreign students adjust to life

    Teach tourists about famous sites

    2)-Complete the sentences with the words from the article.

    Didn’t sleep on the flight, so I was exhausted when we landed.

    2. I watched for cues from my friend, so I knew how to act around his family.

    3. She didn’t get discouraged when she did poorly on the test. She studied harder and did well
    on the next one.

    4. It is important to be presentable. You should dress well in public.

    Page 74

    Student has prepared a short presentation. Read the slides and answer the questions.

    1) What is the topic of his how-to presentation?

    Body language

    Small talk

    2) What are his three suggestions?

    Be prepared, ask a question, keep things light

    Be prepared, look at the person, think about how you move your

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