Skype Meeting with Dave Sconda

Еженедельные международные встречи тех, кто желает улучшить знания английского языка, а точнее произношение, происходят на постоянной основе с Дейвом Скондой, что из Лос-Анджелеса, Калифорния. Встречи по субботам в 19:30 (GMT+2).

Все происходит в ролевой игре, задаваемой преподавателем.
Слушатели (с разными акцентами из разных стран) ведут беседу, после чего Дейв исправляет произношение каждого, отрабатыфает и редактирует используемый лексический материал. Идет двойная отработка фонетики/произношения и словаря. Живая речь - наилучший помощник для тех кто совершенствует иностранный язык.

Надо отметить, что такие встречи совершенно бесплатны для слушателей и построены на энтузиазме.
Пример ролевой игры:
Role Play A
You are a person who has decided to marry someone you love who comes from another country (for example, America). Today you'll tell one of your parents of this decision, and ask for his/her approval. Below are some of the reasons why you think your international marriage will be successful (think of other reasons by yourself):
You feel that in such a marriage, you will:
• develop a broader point-of-view
• enjoy more straightforward, honest communication
• share cultural backgrounds
• have a chance to travel or live overseas
• be able to raise bilingual children
You will speak first. Say, "Mother (or Father), I have decided to marry a man (or woman) from (name of country). I hope that you will give your approval."
Act your part!
Listen carefully to your partner!
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Role Play B
You are the mother or father of a young person who has decided to marry someone who comes from another country (for example, America). Today your child will tell you of this decision, and ask for your approval. Below are some of the reasons why you think this international marriage will not be successful (think of other reasons by yourself). Argue against the marriage, but in the end, decide for yourself whether or not to give your approval. Below are some of your concerns (think of others by yourself): You worry that in such a marriage, your child will:
• quarrel too much over different ways of thinking
• have a limited relationship because of language barrier
• have difficulty with different customs, foods, etc.
• risk being separated from family and relatives
• raise children who are confused about their cultural identity (which culture they belong to)
Your child will speak first. Listen, then think and respond to what he or she says. Act your part! Listen carefully to your partner!

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