Introduction
The class will be divided into seven groups, each group will investigate one of the following countries:
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United Kingdom
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Republic of Ireland
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USA
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Canada
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South Africa
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Australia and New Zealand
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India
Learn about their history, culture and language!
Task
Read the information provided.
Discuss it with your team.
Do the task at the end of each section.
Research more!
Learn and share!
Process
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UNITED KINGDOM |
1. THE LANGUAGE |
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British English has always been a language of accents and dialects, and today, the United Kingdom has among the highest levels of accent diversity in the English-speaking world. A Brief Guide To Different British Accents And Dialects > List a characteristic from each different dialect. |
2. THE HISTORY |
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Click to learn more about the history! > When did change the English language for good? |
3. THE CULTURE |
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> Does England have a king? |
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Explore in virtual vacation! You can: - Take a walking, driving or flying tour. - View LIVE footage. - Explore monuments. - View videos from the cities of the country. - Experience road trips. - or play to 'city guesser'. > Name four different cities from UK. |
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Explore arts & culture from all around the world. > Name two artist from UK and one of their works |
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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND |
1. THE LANGUAGE |
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Everyone on the island of Ireland speaks English, but such is our cosmopolitan way, in our cities and towns, you’re also likely to hear chatter in a variety of accents from Polish and Korean to Japanese and Brazilian – all you have to do is keep your ears open. > Which is the first language in the Northern Ireland? |
2. THE HISTORY |
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> When did the Vikings invade Ireland? |
3. THE CULTURE |
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Click and learn more about Ireland culture! > What is the most popular styles of dance? |
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Explore in virtual vacation! You can: - Take a walking, driving or flying tour. - View LIVE footage. - Explore monuments. - View videos from the cities of the country. - Experience road trips. - or play to 'city guesser'. > Name four different cities from Reoublic of Ireland. |
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Explore arts & culture from all around the world. > Name two artist from Republic of Ireland and one of their works |
USA |
1. THE LANGUAGE |
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The United States is home to people from all different backgrounds. It is a country that was founded by immigrants, which is evident through the various cultures that are prevalent throughout each region. You’re sure to encounter a wide range of languages while you’re there. > What are the most spoken languages in the USA? |
2. THE HISTORY |
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> How many states and territories are there in the USA? |
3. THE CULTURE |
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Keep learning! USA Culture! > What is the national dish of the United States? |
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Explore in virtual vacation! You can: - Take a walking, driving or flying tour. - View LIVE footage. - Explore monuments. - View videos from the cities of the country. - Experience road trips. - or play to 'city guesser'. > Name four different cities from USA. |
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Explore arts & culture from all around the world. > Name two artist from USA and one of their works. |
CANADA |
1. THE LANGUAGE |
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Across Canada, you’ll hear many other unofficial languages in restaurants, on buses and at school. In fact, more than 200 languages from around the world are spoken. > Which is the main language of Canada? |
2. THE HISTORY |
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> Is Canada part of the U.S.A.? |
3. THE CULTURE |
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Click and learn more about this beautiful country! > What is Maple Syrup? Are there lakes in Canada? |
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Explore in virtual vacation! You can: - Take a walking, driving or flying tour. - View LIVE footage. - Explore monuments. - View videos from the cities of the country. - Experience road trips. - or play to 'city guesser'. > Name four different cities from Canada. |
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Explore arts & culture from all around the world. > Name two artist from Canada and one of their works. |
SOUTH AFRICA |
1. THE LANGUAGE |
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The English that is spoken in South Africa comes from the British settlers who immigrated in mass in the 1820s. They built schools where the language was based on the British grammatical system. How similar and different is the South African and the British accent? English is the language of public life in South Africa: government, business and media. It’s estimated that half of the people from South Africa know how to speak English. > List a characteristic of the South African English accent. |
2. THE HISTORY |
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The English language has been spoken in South Africa for over 200 years. The British first came to the southern tip of Africa (South Africa) in 1975 and occupied the Cape of Good Hope from the Dutch. In 1803 they left the country but three years later they came back to occupy and explore the territory further. Throughout the 19th century the British were exceeded by the Africans and descendants of the original Dutch (Boers) settlers of the 17th century. Click to learn more about the country! > What is the South African’s law? |
3. THE CULTURE |
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Check on this video and know further about South Africa! > Name the big five! > When is the best time to visit South Africa? South African top 10 people you might know > Name two female personalities and two male ones. |
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Explore in virtual vacation! You can: - Take a walking, driving or flying tour. - View LIVE footage. - Explore monuments. - View videos from the cities of the country. - Experience road trips. - or play to 'city guesser'. > Name four different cities from South Africa. |
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Explore arts & culture from all around the world. > Name two artist from South Africa and one of their works. |
AUSTRALIA |
1. THE LANGUAGE |
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In Australia the national language is English. The Australian English shares the same consonants as the American and British English, the difference is how Australian native speakers pronounce the consonants. We can learn more about it by looking here. > List three rules that characterize Australian accent inflections. Are you curious to know how the Australian accent sounds different to the British and American English? Here you can find a short example to distinguish to the different English accents. Have fun! |
2. THE HISTORY |
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Australia’s history could be summarized in six structured blocks. > What was the name of the British captain that colonized Australia? |
3. THE CULTURE |
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Discover the magic of Australia with Ruby, the kangaroo. > List the three Australian national animals that appear in Ruby’s video. > What does Ruby visit with her friend? |
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Explore in virtual vacation! You can: - Take a walking, driving or flying tour. - View LIVE footage. - Explore monuments. - View videos from the cities of the country. - Experience road trips. - or play to 'city guesser'. > Name four different cities from Australia. |
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Explore arts & culture from all around the world. > Name two artist from Australia and one of their works. |
NEW ZEALAND |
1. THE LANGUAGE |
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English is the most spoken language in New Zealand, but not the only one. Because of the diversity of cultures living there, the country has three official languages:
Do you want to know more about the Kiwi accent? > List five characteristics things you will find about New Zealand English. |
2. THE HISTORY |
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The first to arrive on the island 1,000 years ago were the Māori from Hawaiki. Despite a Dutchman was the first European to sight the country, the British were the ones who made New Zealand part of their empire. Learn more about New Zealand history here. > What is the agreement signed between the British Crown and Maori in 1840? |
3. THE CULTURE |
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New Zealand is a country that has many things to offer, however, do you know some basic information about it? Let’s dig into this video and see how much you know about the Kiwi culture! Once you have learnt some more about New Zealand, are you willing to know some fun facts? Let’s go! > Can you tell what is the traditional dance of New Zealand performanced by the Maoris? > What famous movies were recorded in the country? Plan your trip to New Zealand by checking on the following must do activities
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Explore in virtual vacation! You can: - Take a walking, driving or flying tour. - View LIVE footage. - Explore monuments. - View videos from the cities of the country. - Experience road trips. - or play to 'city guesser'. > Name four different cities from New Zealand. |
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Explore arts & culture from all around the world. > Name two artist from New Zealand and one of their works. |