Culture example lessons

Discover lessons exploring cultural topics, traditions, customs, and global perspectives. Teachers will find content about festivals, social norms, cultural differences, and intercultural communication. Perfect for expanding students' cultural awareness while building language skills through engaging, authentic material about diverse cultures worldwide.

The weird and specific origins of popular superstitions
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The weird and specific origins of popular superstitions

Explore the weird origins of popular superstitions and master advanced conditionals to discuss their historical impact and modern relevance.

The mysterious life and death of Rasputin
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The mysterious life and death of Rasputin

Explore the enigmatic life and death of Rasputin, mastering advanced vocabulary and modal perfects to discuss historical mysteries with B2 fluency.

The history of the Barbie doll
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The history of the Barbie doll

Explore the captivating history of the Barbie doll, understanding its cultural impact and the business strategies that helped it become a global icon.

Why Pizza Hut failed in the US but won in China
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Why Pizza Hut failed in the US but won in China

Discover why Pizza Hut's strategy succeeded in China but faltered in the US, and learn key business English for discussing global market dynamics.

The banned book that shaped modern martial arts
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The banned book that shaped modern martial arts

The banned book that shaped modern martial arts — a B2 English lesson. Learn vocabulary such as Epic saga and Bound by an honorable code. Practise concession and contrast clauses and practical phrases for recommending a book, movie, or tv series.

The rise of coffee culture
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The rise of coffee culture

Explore the captivating history of coffee culture, master the passive voice, and learn to network confidently over a cuppa.

The history of color: tracing word origins
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The history of color: tracing word origins

The history of color — a B2 English lesson. Practise using non-defining relative clauses and expand vocabulary around etymology and perception.

The dark origins of Disney fairy tales
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The dark origins of Disney fairy tales

Uncover the surprisingly grim origins of Disney's classic fairy tales and explore how these beloved stories were transformed over centuries.

Ancient Rome: debunking historical myths
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Ancient Rome: debunking historical myths

Challenge common misconceptions about Ancient Rome and learn to discuss historical accuracy with nuanced vocabulary and practical expressions.

Language and perception: debating universal patterns in color
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Language and perception: debating universal patterns in color

Explore the profound influence of language on how we perceive the world, particularly colour, through a captivating video and advanced vocabulary for nuanced debate.

Slam poetry: expressing personal stories and emotions
B1CulturePsychologyVideo

Slam poetry: expressing personal stories and emotions

Discover the raw power of slam poetry as you learn to articulate personal stories and emotions using vivid, impactful English expressions.

The kola nut's journey: discussing historical impact and cultural significance
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The kola nut's journey: discussing historical impact and cultural significance

Explore the kola nut's journey, from its cultural roots to its commercial exploitation, mastering C1 vocabulary and grammar for nuanced discussions.