English Language through Culture and Identity


An intricate course that dives into the world of 'Life' through National Geographic learning.

Created By

Silvia C

14-16
English

20 HOURS

10 LESSONS

English Language through Culture and Identity

academic-development

Course Overview



This course consists of ten lessons based on National Geographic Learning's 'Life' Intermediate Coursebook Unit. The material will be provided online by the Educator. Students are provided with a set of different activities to improve their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. They interact both with the Educator and with one another. Thanks to activities in different virtual rooms online, students are allowed to work in pairs or small groups of three, to boost their confidence in talking. The Educator will provide feedback to each group, as well as direct activities and exercises, ensuring that everyone is involved.

Course Content



10 LESSONS

20 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

How We See Other Cultures. Reading Skills: How We Think about Cultural Group and Grammar: Present Simple and Present Continuous

120 minutes

Lesson 2

Culture and Colour. Listening: Colours and Their Meaning. Work in Pairs: Quiz on Colours and Their Meaning. Vocabulary: Feelings. Grammar: Question Forms

120 minutes

Lesson 3

A World Together. Reading: Find Out What Globalization Really Means. Word-Building: Adjective + Noun Collocations. Speaking: Critical Thinking Examples

120 minutes

Lesson 4

First Impressions. Real-Life Speaking: Opening and Closing Conversations. Pronunciation: Short Questions

120 minutes

Lesson 5

About Us. Writing a Business Profile. Writing Skills: Criteria for Writing

120 minutes

Lesson 6

Faces of India: A Video about the Photographer Steve Mccurry. Vocabulary in Context. Work in Groups: Plan a Photoshoot of Ten Photos to Tell Your ‘Story’

120 minutes

Lesson 7

Peruvian Weavers: A Video About a Women-Led Cooperative in a Small Village in the Andes. Vocabulary in Context. Role-Play: Journalism, Interviews With Local Communities

120 minutes

Lesson 8

Taiko Masters: A Video About the Spread of a Japanese Tradition in the United States. Role-Play: Promoting Your Sports Club

120 minutes

Lesson 9

Students’ Presentations About Their Culture and Identity.

120 minutes

Lesson 10

Review and Memory Booster

120 minutes

Key Skills


Speaking

Listening

Reading

Writing

Educator


Silvia C

Language and Communication Specialist

Silvia is passionate about languages and communication, with an abundance of experience in teaching, which she draws from to deliver fantastic and interesting lessons across all age groups and levels.