Topic 5/31/2022: Taking Care of Your Money

 Question of the day:

What would you do with $1,000,000?

Today’s Words

money

cash

manage

currency

difficult

advantages / disadvantages

bank

pay

buy

expensive

save

retirement

grocery store

Small Group Questions

1. What lessons about money did you learn from your parents?
2. Who can help you learn how to manage your money?
3. In your home country, what is the currency used? How much is it in American dollars?
4. Was it easy for you to learn to use U.S. dollars?  If not, what was difficult about it for you?
5. What are different ways to pay for things in the U.S.? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each?
6. Do you use a bank?  Why or why not?
7. Is it less expensive to live in the U.S., or in your home country?
8. Are you trying to save money every month? What are good ways to save money?
9. Which grocery stores are more expensive than others?
10. Are there groceries, clothes, or other things that you don’t buy because they are too expensive?
11. What are you saving your money for? For example, are you saving money for retirement?

Topic 5/26/22: Health Part 2

 Today’s Words

doctor’s appointment

disease

heart disease / diabetes / cancer / stroke

family health history

Affordable Care Act / Obamacare

acupuncture

relax

stress

therapy

Small Group Questions

1. How often do you visit your doctor?
2. When you need to visit your doctor, how do you make the appointment? Do  you call the office? Make it my online?
3. Let’s practice calling the doctor’s office to make an appointment. What do we say? 
4. President Obama made a law called the Affordable Care Act. Have you heard of it?
5. Is your family’s health history important to know? 
6. Tell us a cultural practice for healthcare in your home country.
7. Common diseases for Americans are heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. What are common diseases in your home country?
8. Have you ever been to an acupuncturist? What do you think of acupuncture?
9. Where do you like to relax?
10. What are some things that cause stress? What are some ways to deal with stress?
11. What do you think about therapy?

Topic 5/24/22: Health

 Today’s Words

health

physical health

mental health

sick / healthy

healthcare system

physical exam / annual exam / wellness exam

symptoms

diagnosis

medication

vaccine / vaccination

supplements

vitamins

Small Group Questions

1. Some people say “Good health is a gift.” Do you agree? Why?

2. What things can everyone do to take care of health?

3. What do you do to stay healthy during flu season?

4. Do you have a doctor in Seattle? How did you find your doctor?

5. Does your doctor speak your language? Do you use an interpreter?

6. Do you have health insurance?

7. Do you have a wellness (physical) exam every year?

8. What do you do when you get sick?

9. Have you ever been in the hospital? What happened?

10. Is the healthcare system in your home country different from the U.S.?

11. Do you take vitamins or mineral supplements?

Topic 5/19/22: Emergencies & Safety Part 2

 

Today’s Words

Electrical outlet

Fireplace

Chimney

Heater

Power strips

Arcing

Soot

Fire Extinguisher

Leading cause

Safe

Crime rate

Gun laws

Break-in

Small Group Questions

1. Did you ever have a fire at your home?

2. Have you ever used a fire extinguisher? How does it work?

3. Do you feel that the USA is a safe country? 

4. Do you feel safe in Seattle? Are there places you avoid because you don’t feel safe?

5. Does the USA have a higher crime rate than your home country?

6. What do you think about the gun laws in the USA?

7. What should you do if you are the victim of a crime?

8. Does your apartment building have a security system?

9. Have you ever experienced a break-in at your home or your car? When did it happen? What happened?

10. How can you prevent break-ins?

Topic 5/17/22: Emergencies & Safety

 What do you see?

Today’s Words

Ambulance

Disease outbreak

Earthquake

Fire 

Wildfire

Flood

Hurricane

Landslide

Medical emergency

Severe

Paramedics

Firefighter

Roadside assistance

Small Group Questions

1. Have you ever experienced a disaster? (Talk about different types)

2. Describe a weather emergency you have experienced. What happened? Were you prepared?

3. Has there been a severe weather situation in Seattle since you’ve been here? 

4. What would you do to prepare for a weather emergency?

5. What will you do if it snows in Seattle this winter? 

6. What if your electricity goes out?

7. When do you call 911?

8. What should you be prepared to talk about when calling 911?

9. Have you ever called 911?

10. What would you do if you saw an accident, for example a car accident?

Topic 5/12/22: Food Part 2

Today’s Words:

savory

sweet

sweets / candy

takeout

eat out

restaurant

cooking

leftovers

tipping

fast food

Small Group Questions

1. Do you prefer savory or sweet food? Why?

2. Are you a good cook? Is anyone in your family a good cook?

3. Where did you learn cooking?

4. How is cooking in your home country different than the United States?

5. What is your favorite food to cook at home?

6. Do you like to eat out? Where do you usually go when you eat out?

7. Do you like American food restaurants? Have you found restaurants that cook your dishes from your country? Are they authentic?

8. Is tipping common in your home country?

9. How do people express appreciation for the meal?

10. What do you like to eat for special occasions: birthdays, weddings, parties, etc?

11. Do you go out for “fast food”? Is fast food healthy or unhealthy in your country? What about in America?

Topic 5/10/2022: Food

 Today’s Words

diet / dietary restrictions

vegetarian

vegan

organic

vitamin

junk food

processed food

allergic

food label

Small Group Questions

What is a healthy diet?

What is your favorite food? Which foods do you dislike eating?

What do you usually eat for breakfast?  Lunch?  Dinner?

What is the strangest food you have eaten?

What is the spiciest food you have eaten?

Tell us about foods in your home country: which are your favorites? Which do you miss?

What was a food that you hated when you were a kid?

Are you allergic to any foods?

Do you like junk food? When and how often do you it?

What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan diet?

Do you read the food labels when you go grocery shopping?

Topic 5/5/2022 : Shopping Part 2

 Today’s Words:

contract

signing

Black Friday

price

quality

garage sales

estate sales

auctions

second hand/thrift store

Small Group Questions

1. Have you ever signed a contract to buy something? What did you buy?

2. What is more important:  inexpensive price or better quality?

3. When is the busiest time of the year for shopping in the United States? When is the busiest time of the year for shopping in your country? 

4. What is Black Friday?

5. Are there special holidays for which people buy each other gifts?

6. Do you ever shop at garage sales, estate sales or auctions?

7. Have you ever shopped at a second hand/thrift store?

8. Do you prefer to shop alone or with a friend?

9. Have you ever been unhappy with your purchase?  What did you do?

10. How do you feel about Amazon?

Look at the picture. What do you see? 

Topic 5/3/2022: Shopping

Today’s Words:

shopping / shopping list

store

cash

check

credit card

Coupons / promo code

sale / discount

online shopping

membership stores

Small Group Questions

1. Where do you shop for food? Where do you shop for other household items or clothes?

2. Can you find food or other items from your home country in your store? 

3. Do you use a shopping list? If yes, what is on your shopping list?

4. Do you bring your own reusable bags for your groceries?  Is that common in your home country? 

5. How do you pay for groceries? Cash, check or credit card? 

6. Do you like online shopping? What are the advantages, disadvantages?

7. Are you using coupons or promo codes? Are these common in your home country as well?

8. Do you watch out for discounts or sales?

9. Have you shopped at membership stores, Costco, Sams Club?  Do they exist in your home country?

10. What are three stores you recommend to your group? Why do you like these stores?

What do you see?