1. Vocabulary Practice

2. How have people in the U.S. been accommodating to you since you have been here? Give examples. What kind of accommodations do you like to stay in when you travel? ACCOMMODATING

3. What could you eliminate from your current apartment or house? Have you ever been eliminated from a competition? ELIMINATE

4. What do you think this proverb means? “He who hesitates is lost.” When was the last time you hesitated about doing something? Did it turn out well or poorly? Explain. HESITATE

5. Some Americans really enjoy restoring old houses—they like to “fix them up.” Is that common in your country? RESTORE

6. Has your English improved dramatically since you have been in the U.S.? Explain why you think your English has or has not improved dramatically. DRAMATICALLY

7. Talk about an experience that has exceeded your expectations. EXCEED

8. Ask your partner what is precious to him or her? Make sure they explain why. PRECIOUS

9. What is there a scarcity of in your country? SCARCITY

10. What kinds of companies earn the most revenue? REVENUE

11. What has offset your homesickness in the U.S.? OFFSET