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Comings and Goings (#125)

TV Schedule:

Mon, September 15, 2008 5:00 AM (IPTV)

In this episode Henry pursues his plans to become a rock star but the producer who attends the band's performance suggests that Henry continue with school. Katherine has decided to leave the cafe and attend law school. During her going away party everyone learns of Jess's death in a car accident. The "Word Play" segment explains how to talk about plans and possibilities. The "Culture Clips" segment presents emigres to the US who talk about returning to their home countries.

All Upcoming Episodes

Turning Points (#112)

Crossroads Cafe is vandalized and Henry's brother might be involved. Word Play shows your students how to speak of possibilities, of something that they are not sure is true. The Culture Clips segment discusses what gangs are and some solutions to gang problems.
- Wed, August 27, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Trading Places (#113)

The cafe employees switch jobs for a day with mixed results, while Jess and his wife try to cope with their role reversal caused by Jess's retirement. The Word Play segment helps your students learn how to express their ability to do something. Culture Clips discusses the responsibilities that couples share in family life.
- Thu, August 28, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Life Goes On (#114)

Brashov is in the hospital with a heart attack and the employees try to run the cafe while he is recovering. Word Play discusses how to describe something. For example: The hospital food is bad. Culture Clips helps your students understand the hospital environment.
- Fri, August 29, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Breaking Away (#115)

Henry and his Caucasian girlfriend are forced to deal with the reactions of their parents while Brashov must deal with the opening of a laundromat next door. Word Play discusses likes and dislikes and comes into use when Brashov expresses his opinion of the laundromat. Culture Clips focuses on intercultural relationships and why parents sometimes worry about them.
- Mon, September 1, 5:00 AM on IPTV
The Bottom Line (#116)

Crossroads Cafe needs a new stove, but the bank won't lend Brashov money. So the cafe tries to attract more business to impress the bank enough to approve the loan. Word Play shows your students how to report information. Culture Clips ties the subject of aging into the show when Jess brings his seniors' group into the cafe in order to help attract more customers.
- Tue, September 2, 5:00 AM on IPTV
United We Stand (#117)

When her apartment landlord refuses to make repairs, Rosa and the other tenants fight back. Word Play shows your students how to make complaints, describe the problem, and ask for help. Culture Clips explains the tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
- Wed, September 3, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Opportunity Knocks (#118)

Jamal is offered a job that would use his engineering skills, but then his integrity is put to the test when he is asked to approve a building that he knows is unsafe. Word Play explains how to compare people, places, or things. The Culture Clips segment informs your students about worker safety and benefits and what is allowed by law.
- Thu, September 4, 5:00 AM on IPTV
The People's Choice (#119)

Brashov and Jess are fed up with the city government, so Jess decides to run for city council. In Word Play, your students see how Jess makes promises to the voters. The segment on Culture Clips discusses the government and the election process.
- Fri, September 5, 5:00 AM on IPTV
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