Let's talk!

Chi interviews some of his classmates about their hobbies. He ends up being interviewed himself!

What are your hobbies? Tell us about them. Let's talk!

Anastasiya talks to her classmates about their free time in Sydney and before they came to Australia. Do they do the same things? Do they go to similar places?

What about you? What do you do in your free time? Tell us abut it . Let's talk

Silvana interviews her classmates about a universal topic, friendship. Listen to her interview andtell us what you think. Let's talk!

Anna interviews her classmates about things they have found strange about Australian culture & customs. She doesn't want to use the expression "cultural shock".

Do you have any anecdotes about Australian customs that have shocked or amused you? If you live in any other country different to your country of origin, have you ever experienced cultural shock?

Tell us about it. Let's talk!

Sophie interviews her classmates about their feelings about their new country, Australia.

Sophie started her interview in the computer room, when she was learning how to use Audacity. Listen to her introduction and interview with Marielle, who has just been in Australia for three months, here:

http://ssielearning.tafensw.edu.au/Audio/ssp20061124_SophieMarielle.mp3

Layla interviews Yuki, a new student, on her very first day using Audacity.

Our college Student Association organised a Health Expo on Tuesday 24th October 2006. They invited the AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program)classes to be involved in the organisation and manning of the food stalls for the day.

To prepare for it, we all did a lot of work researching health topics. Marion invited a Health Nurse to talk to the classes re food handling and hygiene on October 17th at 10.30 am. We all enjoyed Teresa's presentation and very graphic demonstration. It highlighted the importance of washing our hands thoroughly before food preparation.

Silvana and her crew interview Chris, a chiropractor who tells them about the importance of good posture. Listen to them and note down some of the advice Chris gives us.

Layla has prepared a worksheet taht will help you with the listening: Chirpractor Worksheet:

http://www.archive.org/download/LaylaChiropractorWorksheet/chiropractor.doc

Layla, Dan and Silvana interviews the general practioners officer for the St George area. She talks about the education program for family doctors, who have a point system to esure they get up-to-date training in the newest medical practices. She also explained what a normal day in a doctor's life involves. Listen to the interview and write down a doctor's diary entry for a typical day.

You can listen to my interview with Chem, one ot the AMEP teachers and Kylie, the Students Association officer, in Sydney's People Podcast: http://ssielearning.tafensw.edu.au/Audio/ssp_22060311_Cham.mp3

Another health worker interviewed by Silvana and her crew was the women's health officer. She emphasised the importance of self-examination. Listen to the interview and search the internet for the closest health clinic and breast cancer clinic or mobile truck to where you live.

Marielle prepared some questions that will help you with the listening:

1, What type of service does she provide?

2. What is important for women?

3. What is the best way to avoid or prevent breast cancer?

4. What is the thing that we can do to make ourselves more aware?

5. How many times should we check ourselves (self examination)?

6. How many times should we go to the doctor?

Silvana's crew (Sarina, Mariella, Anna, Sophie & Layla) also interviewed the Cancer Council volunteer. Skin cancer is a very big problem in Australia. We should all be aware of the damage the sun causes if we don't protect our skin. "Slip, slop slap" is one of the educational campaigns to promote prevention amongst everyone, but particularly young people.

Silvana has prepared a worksheet that will help you with the listening, Cancer Council Worksheet:

http://www.archive.org/download/SilvanaCancerCouncilWorksheet/cancercouncil.doc

Listen to the interview and write down the advice given reagarding skin cancer, diet, etc. What do you think? Were you aware of this before you came to Sydney? Did you take any precautions in your country of origin? Let's tlak!