May Week Four

This week we talked about manners, rudeness and profanity.  It was a great chance to talk about etiquette in other languages and to practice swearing in English!
 
Listening:
Learners can try a listening activity from Breaking News English about Swearing.

For original version listening, check out some listening options from the Guardian about Why swearing is more complicated than you think.

Reading:
Learners can try an activity about if it is rude to use a full stop in text messages.

For original version, check out an article about which countries are considered the rudest in the world for travelers.

​Writing:
This week for writing, it's a great time to write a letter of complaint.  Think about a recent situation where you have been frustrated, disappointed or dissatisfied with an interaction.  First write a formal letter of complaint.  Then, write a text message to a friend using colloquial language to describe your feeling.
 
Best,
Kelly