Topics for Group Presentations

Please use the following topics for group presentations that are scheduled next meetings. All of the students must make a group of three and indicate their preferred topic on the next meeting.

GROUP PRESENTATION

NO	MAIN TOPICS	SUPPLEMENTARY CONTENT	Names of Students
1	GREETING	The proper way to initiate a conversation
2	INVITATION	The different way of invitation between Indonesia and English speaking countries
3	AT A SHOP	Offering help and making suggestion
4	BORROWING	Value system: borrow and lend
5	EDUCATION AND STUDENT LIFE	Introduction to British/ American education system
6	DESCRIBING PLACES	Introduction of British/ American famous places
7	TELLING A PLAN	Value system: idea toward future
8	MAKING A TELEPHONE CALL	Different custom of calling
9	SOLVING PROBLEM	Introduction of British/ American social problem
10	THE GLOBAL VILLAGE	Introduction of science in British/ America
11	TALKING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE	West’s idea toward friendship
12	TRAVELLING	Introduction of famous Britain/ American cities
13	DESCRIBING PEOPLE	Stereotype of British/ American people’s character
14	GIVING OPINION	Proper way of comment
15	TASTE AND PREFERENCE	British/American’s tastes and preference

What's important for you and for others?

Punctuality

These icons were drawn by a Chinese person living in Germany

This one shows different ideas of punctuality – the Germans being exactly on time, for the Chinese up to 10 minutes late in acceptable

Handling of problems

The Germans go straight to the heart of the problem and dicsuss it.

The Chinese skirt carefully around the edge

The Boss

For example in Germany the boss is only a little bit bigger than the rest of the people, in China the boss is much larger !

What do you call the boss in your country – first name ? Surname ? Or Title ?