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2. It's a. 52-part educational radio drama series 10-minute radio program, each weekListening activity that is both entertaining and educational A show for teachers worldwide and English learners especially teens or adult out-of-school learners . 3. The stories. were created to give a non-p
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1. 1 Tuning in the USA Janet Orr
English Tutor Training
June-July 2004
2. 2 It’s a…… 52-part educational radio drama series
10-minute radio program, each week
Listening activity that is both entertaining and educational
A show for teachers worldwide and English learners especially teens or adult out-of-school learners
3. 3 The stories… … were created to give a non-political and accurate view of the dynamism and diversity of United States society
Over 40 actors give their voice to the dramas
American music used is sophisticated, upbeat, and diverse
take place across America and in a variety of settings Focus on themes, including:
civics,
community participation,
continuing and higher education,
environmental stewardship,
industrial processes,
modern family farming,
Native Americans,
American music,
family life,
dating, and
county fairs, etc.
4. 4 A Radio Tour of the US Introduction by a narrator, sets the scene.
Drama – complete story in two acts with one important event
Focus In – calls attention to idioms, sayings, grammar, pronunciation and comprehension
5. 5 Some Characters Malcolm Stewart -Grandpa, 72, a retired engineer who lives in Riverdale, NY with his son and his family
Philip Stewart – 50, a doctor
Ellen Stewart – 50, a homemaker and former music teacher
Robbie Stewart – 17, a senior in high school Alexandra Pappas – 16, an exchange student from Greece, Robbie’s friend.
Marilyn Stewart – 29, a sales clerk in a boutique and clothing designer
Bill McDonald – 40, a reporter
Harry Bennett – 33, an accountant
6. 6 The TextbookA gradual increase of linguistic complexity Vocabulary
Grammar and expressions
Pronunciation
U.S. Life
Your turn Script for Act 1 or 2
Focus In
U.S. Life
Your turn
Activities
Comprehension check
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8. 8 Broadcast in Tanzania Radio Free Africa
Mwanza & Arusha -89.9 FM, 1377 AM
Saturday at 8:15 am
Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Shinyanga – 89 FM
Dar es Salaam – 98.6 FM
Mbeya – 88.8 FM
WAPO Dar es Salaam - 98.0 FM
Saturday 2:30 pm
Sunday 8:15 pm