I am not familiar with using pre-paid phone cards either but I did a  
google search for how to use prepaid phone cards and got some hits  
which explain the basics. I guess it depends on the card you get and  
the country you call as to the cost.

Edith

On Feb 3, 2008, at 2:35 PM, Dottie wrote:


> Colleagues -- I need ideas for a lessons on using pre-paid phone  

> cards!

>

>

> Most of the refugees use international phone cards to "call home".   

> Now the agency bosses want me to cover the issue in our "Basics for  

> the U. S." classes (money; drinking/driving laws; carseats; 9-1-1;  

> job safety, etc.).

>

> I've never used phone cards, so I'll need to learn the basics  

> myself, but I could use some suggestions for teaching.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Dottie Shattuck

> ELT coordinator

> Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

> Charlotte, NC

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