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In this course, you will learn :
- Confidence in English conversation and navigating American life in the following areas: making travel arrangements, purchasing a cell phone plan, finding a place to live, driving, and health care.
- A better understanding of the systems that Americans use on a daily basis.
- FLUIDITY AND FUNCTIONALITY (Practicality and "the flow").
Syllabus :
1. Travel Reservations
- Book a Flight: Part 1: How to Answer Questions About Your Travel Plans
- Book a Flight: Part 2: How to Confirm Your Flight Details
- Make a Hotel Reservation: Part 1: Checking In and Checking Out
- Make a Hotel Reservation: Part 2: What is Inside a Hotel Room - Amenities
- Write a Hotel Review
- Rent a Car: Part 1: Pick Up and Drop Off
- Rent a Car: Part 2: Protection in a Collision
2. Cell Phone
- Contract vs. No-Contract Plan: Part 1: Unlimited, Overage, Early Termination Fee
- Contract vs. No-Contract Plan: Part 2: No Hidden Fees
- Smartphone vs. Basic Phone
- Coverage Maps
- Bonus: Compare & Contrast Activity
- Marketing
- Reading a Cell Phone Bill
3. Finding a Place to Live
- Searching for Rentals: Part 1: Set Your Filters
- Searching for Rentals: Part 2: Your Neighborhood
- Meeting with the Landlord
- Signing a Lease Agreement: Part 1: The Party and the Premises
- Signing a Lease Agreement: Part 2: Be a Good Lessee
- Paying for Utility Bills
4. Driving in America
- Rules of the Road: Part 1: Cops and Citations
- Rules of the Road: Part 2: No Drinking and No Texting
- Road Signs: Part 1: Pedestrians and School Zones
- Road Signs: Part 2: Parking and Construction Zones
- Parts of a Car
- Car Insurance: Part 1: Slogans
- Car Insurance: Part 2: Premiums and Deductibles
- Driving Permit Test
5. Health Care in America
- Over the Counter vs. Prescription
- Travel Medical Insurance: Part 1: Hospitals are Not Free!
- Travel Medical Insurance: Part 2: Exclusions and Limitations
