In this activity, students will practice answer the phone and having a conversation in Chinese, using mannerisms common in Chinese. They will practice trying to make plans with someone over the phone, explaining their schedule, and politely accepting or declining an invitation.
In this activity, students will practice answer the phone and having a conversation in a Chinese style. They will practice trying to make plans with someone over the phone, explaining their schedule, and politely accepting or declining an invitation.
In this activity, students will practice rejecting or accepting formal invitations to an afternoon or evening get-together. Students will also practice providing a reason for why they rejected an invitation. Additionally, students will practice inviting each other formally.
In this activity, students will practice rejecting or accepting formal invitations to an afternoon or evening get-together. Students will also practice providing a reason for why they rejected an invitation. Additionally, students will practice inviting each other formally.
In this lab, students will discuss birthday parties and presents. They will also discuss where they would go to buy the presents and how they would decide which presents they would give to the friends. They will explain why they choose to buy the presents they do, explaining preferences to others.
NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:I can accept or reject an invitation.I can invite and make plans with someone (such as the store, the movie theatre, a concert, a restaurant).I can exchange information about different events and discuss what happened at the event.
Making plans and arranging activities to do with friends and family is part of life. There are events in life we celebrate and have parties for in both cultures, some unique in their own ways. In this seminar you will learn about how to accept and decline invitations by learning new vocabulary and practicing in different modes of communication. Are you ready to make a date and study some vocabulary?ACTFL StandardsCommunication: Interpretive Communication and Presentational CommunicationComparisons: Language ComparisonsLearning TargetI can tell someone what I am doingHabits of MindThinking flexiblyCritical Thinking SkillDecision Making
In this lab, students will discuss birthday parties and presents. They will also discuss where they would go to buy the presents and how they would decide which presents they would give to the friends. They will explain why they choose to buy the presents they do, explaining preferences to others.