1. Roll - what should you have before you have a baby?
2. Listening section: The listening section is POSTPONED for this class in order to ensure enough time to do 2 presentations and all 4 book reports. You may watch the video here in preparation for next week if you so choose.
3. Book reports
4. Presentations: How to and countries
5. Email etiquette: It is unacceptable to write "Sorry for the late." in an email. Late is an adjective and is therefore misused in the preceding statement. Instead, you should say, "Sorry for the delay." or "I'm sorry I couldn't get it to you sooner." Both of these statements are appropriate in academic or professional settings.
2. Listening section: The listening section is POSTPONED for this class in order to ensure enough time to do 2 presentations and all 4 book reports. You may watch the video here in preparation for next week if you so choose.
3. Book reports
4. Presentations: How to and countries
5. Email etiquette: It is unacceptable to write "Sorry for the late." in an email. Late is an adjective and is therefore misused in the preceding statement. Instead, you should say, "Sorry for the delay." or "I'm sorry I couldn't get it to you sooner." Both of these statements are appropriate in academic or professional settings.
6. Homework for next time: prepare a presentation on a current event. Include the following:
- How you heard about the event
- The "back story:" what other events led up to this event?
- Current details and information
- Your prediction: what will happen in the future regarding this event? Why do you think that?
