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Beginning Turkmen Guide 17    previous guide | next guide

Learning Goals

• Memorization of the vocabulary in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4
• Review and understanding of the grammar notes in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4
• Review and memorization of the dialogues in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4
• Ability to give and respond to compliments, and describe one's emotional state
• Memorization of the core vocabulary list: Entertainment

Getting Started

• Read, listen to, and memorize the dialogues in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4.
• Review and study the grammar notes in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4.
• Review and memorize the core vocabulary list.

Practice Exercises

• Read, listen to and memorize dialogue in Topic 9, Competency 3 .
• Read, listen to and memorize dialogue in Topic 9, Competency 4 .
• Read, listen to and memorize the core vocabulary Entertainment.
• Listen to and memorize the vocabulary in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4.
• Listen to the additional dialogue Watching TV   (see transcript and translation).
• Memorize the dialogue.
• Listen to the additional dialogue What to Do in Free Time   (see transcript and translation).
• Memorize the dialogue.
• Listen to the additional dialogue Shopping for a wedding   (see transcript and translation).
• Memorize the dialogue.
• Practice making new dialogues using new vocabulary.

For Extra Practice

• Listen to the dialogue: Sports  (see transcript and translation).
• Try to understand the meaning of the dialogue and improvise one on your own.

Culture Capsule

• Turkmenistan in the Eyes of Americans:
  • TV and Cable.
  • Types of Celebrations.
  • Tour of the Bazaar and Store in Mary.

Conversation Session Preparation

• Be prepared to role play the new dialogues.
• Be prepared to use the vocabulary and grammatical concepts in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4.
• Be prepared to carry out a conversation about your emotional state, give and respond to compliments, and talk about entertainment. .

Self-Assessment

• I have memorized the vocabulary in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4.
• I have reviewed the grammar notes in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4.
• I have memorized dialogues in Topic 9, Competencies 3 and 4.
• I memorized and can actively use core vocabulary entertainment list.
• I can talk about entertainment, give and respond to compliments, and talk about my emotional state.
• Submit self-assessment report as required by your course syllabus or program.

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