Crossroads Café

Outside Looking In (#120)

TV Schedule:

Mon, September 8, 2008 5:00 AM (IPTV)

In this episode Rosa is asked by her business school teacher to assist him in negotiating with potential investors who only speak Spanish. The negotiations take place during a party made up of high society types and Rosa feels out of place. She gets the impression that her teacher is beginning to care for her after he asks her out on a few dates. In the end the teacher's business deal materializes and he leaves to run his international restaurant chain in Switzerland. Simultaneously, Brashov's landlord leaves his snooty young son at the cafe to see how a real business operates. The boy is very disruptive until Henry and Jamal teach the boy to play soccer and how to be a regular kid. The episode ends with Katherine accepting her boyfriend's proposal of marriage. The "Word Play" segment demonstrates how to give advice using the word "should". The "Culture Clips" segment presents opinions of people from around the world on raising children.

All Upcoming Episodes

Outside Looking In (#120)

Rosa wants to learn about art, music, and food in order to fit in better in 'high society' and the young son of the cafe's landlord learns how to act like a child. Word Play shows your students ways to give advice by using 'should' and 'had better.' Culture Clips reviews the different ways that people raise children.
- Mon, September 8, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Walls and Bridges (#121)

Rosa comes to the aid of a student whose father wants her to quit school while Brashov struggles with his citizenship exam. Word Play shows your students how to ask for and offer help. Culture Clips discusses ways to get help in becoming a citizen of the United States.
- Tue, September 9, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Helping Hands (#122)

The cafe employees help get a homeless man back on his feet by helping him find a job. How to ask for and give permission is highlighted by Word Play. Culture Clips discusses financial difficulties people may have and offers solutions that might help.
- Wed, September 10, 5:00 AM on IPTV
The Gift (#123)

Mr. Brashov is convinced that everyone has forgotten his birthday, unaware that they are planning a surprise party for him. Word Play shows your students how to extend invitations to people and how to answer invitations 'yes' or 'no'. Culture Clips explains what taxes are in the United States and how the collected money is used.
- Thu, September 11, 5:00 AM on IPTV
All's Well That Ends Well (#124)

Katherine has many problems the day before her wedding. Word Play helps your students understand how to talk about something that will happen in the future. Culture Clips shows the different ways cultures celebrate special events, like a wedding.
- Fri, September 12, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Comings and Goings (#125)

Henry pursues his plans to become a rock star; Katherine's going-away party takes an unexpected turn. The Word Play segment addresses talking about plans and possibilities. The Cultural Clip emphasizes returning to your home culture.
- Mon, September 15, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Winds of Change (#126)

The cafe employees face difficult choices about their futures. They all have goals they wish to achieve. Culture Clips talks about how some people achieve goals. Word Play helps your students understand how to talk about a necessity or an obligation.
- Tue, September 16, 5:00 AM on IPTV