Giving back first written assignment. Discussing grammar (e.g. genitive rules) and vocabulary issues (e.g. easily confused word pairs, spelling, word-splitting rules).

The Great Depression in the USA. Reading and discussing information provided on pages 26-28 of the workbook.

Listening comprehension exercise: Christmas gifts in the Great Depression.

Homework assignment due on Monday 8 October: short questions to questions a-g) from page 26 on the Great Depression.