Please answer the following questions in the comments (you can do it anonymously). Thanks!

1. What was your favorite activity or topic this semester? What did you want to do more of?
2. What activity or topic did you not like? What did you want to do less of?
3. Will you continue studying English next semester?

Apologizing

Out topic for next week is about apologizing. This week, think about how and when you say you are sorry. Choose ONE of the questions below and answer it in the comments.

1. When was the last time you sincerely apologized for something? Did it improve the situation?

2. Are you aware of any cultural differences in apologizing in other countries?

3. Watch this funny video about Japanese apologies. What did you think?

4. Would you ever apologize for something that wasn't your fault? If yes, give an example. If not, why not?

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Telling stories

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great vacation! In our next class we will learn how to tell a story. For homework, please think of a story you can tell to your group and tell us the topic in the comments. Anything is ok and it doesn't have to be true!

Here are some ideas:
Something funny, exciting or terrible that happened to you during the vacation.
A ghost story.
Your family history.
Your best birthday.
Something interesting a friend did.
A historical event.
A trip you went on.
The worst restaurant you ever went to.
Something strange you saw on the train.