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English Module 3:
Cultural Differences and Etiquette

Audio

Listen to the students say this module's vocabulary words -- and sentences that include them.

Instructions: Click on the 'Play' buttons to hear students say the module's vocabulary and short sentences that include the vocabulary. (Students say each word/phrase and each sentence twice.) Click on the 'Stop' button to stop the audio.

comfortable

The girl was very comfortable among her close friends.

hitchhiking

Hitchhiking is dangerous in America.

uncomfortable

The boy was very uncomfortable wearing a suit too small.

confused

I'm confused between Chinese culture and American culture.

embarrassed

I was embarrassed when my parents showed my baby pictures to my friends.

understanding

My best friend is a very understanding person.

awkward

Jackie asked me to the dance. Awkward!

impolite

Talking in class is considered impolite.

joviality

Christmas time is a time of joviality.

bribe

It is illegal to bribe the police in America.

embarrassed

The boy was embarrassed because he did not know how to use the chopsticks.

inappropriate

Staring at someone is inappropriate.

Module Profile

Language: English
Theme: Cultural Differences and Etiquette
Grammar Element: Simple Past and Present Tenses
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Contributing Class: Chinese I Classes at Brooks School, North Andover, MA, USA.
Contributing Teacher: Lilia Cai-Hurteau

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