Guide 12

Early fall in Turkmenistan

Learning Goals

  • Memorization of the vocabulary in competencies 1 and 2, topic 7
  • Understanding of indefinite and definite objects, expression of the intention to do something, the infinitive form, the demonstrative pronoun and the plural form
  • Review and memorization of the dialogues in competencies 1 and 2, topic 7
  • Ability to communicate and make phone calls
  • Memorization of the core vocabulary lists: Weather, Talk Weather, Advanced Action Verbs, and Adverbs

Getting Started

  • Read, listen to, and memorize the dialogues in Topic 7, Competencies 1 and 2.
  • Review and study the grammar notes in Topic 7, Competencies 1 and 2.
  • Review and memorize the core vocabulary lists.

Practice Exercises

For Extra Practice

  • Listen to the dialogue: At the Post Office
  • Try to understand the meaning of the dialogue and improvise one on your own.

Culture Capsule

Conversation Session Preparation

  • Be prepared to role play the dialogues.
  • Be prepared to talk on the phone about sending letter or parcel.
  • Be prepared to use the vocabulary and grammatical concepts in Topic 7, Competencies 1 and 2.

Self-Assessment

  • I have memorized the vocabulary in Topic 7, Competencies 1 and 2.
  • I understand indefinite and definite objects, the expression of intention to do something, the infinitive form, the demonstrative pronoun and the plural form.
  • I have memorized the dialogues in Topic 7, Competencies 1 and 2.
  • I have memorized and can actively use core vocabulary: Weather, Talk Weather, Advanced Action Verbs, and Adverbs.
  • Submit self-assessment report as required by your course syllabus or program.