We (to be honest it is usually me) select an article about current affairs from sources with a reputation for quality and discuss it to pieces. Sources may but not necessarily include the BBC or CBS N We (to be honest it is usually me) select an article about current affairs from sources with a reputation for quality and discuss it to pieces. Sources may but not necessarily include the BBC or CBS News. You are also highly encouraged to select an article yourself if there is something you are keen to discuss. I am purposely selecting articles from a wide variety of sources to expose you to the entire breadth of the English language media

A handout will be shown given beforehand with vocabulary and questions regarding the article. Please go over it and mentally prepare prior to start time. ...Read More Show Less

You will learn how to attack and defend a position. If you believe in something, you will learn how to explain why your beliefs are reasonable. If you do not, I will give you an example. You will also You will learn how to attack and defend a position. If you believe in something, you will learn how to explain why your beliefs are reasonable. If you do not, I will give you an example. You will also learn how to defend a belief that you do not believe in because how else would you learn how to attack it? Last and certainly not least, you will how to pretend you sound smart. ...Read More Show Less

I will only correct English errors if I cannot understand the point or if the speech is potentially offensive. I am aiming for understanding and clarity of thought. If I can understand you, you are good.