By Belinda BaardsenAmerican Ex Pat

King Saud UniversitySaudi Arabia

The English SocietyRecommendations Requesting Suggestions

The English Society ~ will celebrate traditional

coffee & cakes with Arabic Teacher s acting as leaders while sharing

the history of Arabic coffee with Western

teachers.

Both Arabic & English teachers will be

surveyed for suggestions & requests

for volunteers.

The English Society

Recommendations Soliciting Suggestions

Saudi Arabian Culture & history ~ Saudi Teachers will lead

insightful discussion on the history of our

hosts.

The English Society will solicit ideas from English & Arabic

teachers on what they’d like to do as a group.

The English SocietyRecommendations Recommendations

Traditional poetry and story telling led by Arabic

teachers with a goal to share Saudi culture with

Western teachers.

An educational opportunity to learn about traditional Arabic art, and artifacts.

English SocietyRecommendations

Let’s learn about local jewelry and rugs made by Saudi Arabian craftsmen. What does it all mean?

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Let’s talk about the importance of incense, and perfume to the Arabian culture.

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Let’s talk about traditional greetings, culture and language that westerners ought to know when communicating with the Arabic community to ensure positive relationships.

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Let’s talk about America.

English SocietyLet’s talk about The British, Irish, Scots – and, not necessarily in that order.

English SocietyLet’s talk about New Zealand!

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Let’s talk

about Australia.

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Let’s talk about South Africa.

English SocietyWe can share more than I’ve suggested here, but I recommend that we ask the Teachers, what they would like to contribute to the group.

English SocietyUltimately, it is the

goal of the English Society to open it’s doors to it’s most important member: the students!

Let’s talk about how we can serve them as a team.

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Ultimately, it is also the goal of the English Society, that we work together as a team, and that we find ways to cross cultural bridges, so that we can do what we do even better than the day before!