British culture intro
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10th Grade
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Estra Tõnisson
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British culture intro
By Estra Tõnisson
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Course requirements
Three tests on various topics (topics covered in class, questions provided beforehand) → you can participate in the test on condition you have answered all questions beforehand → RE-test is a discussion on topics
Presentation (up to 5 minutes) on your chosen topic on a narrower aspect of British culture (history, sport, music, traditions, politics, nature, landmarks, festivals, education, British insitutions etc etc)
All materials and classroom presentations available on TERA.
This is a course requiring attendance since you can use your own lesson notes during the tests.
More than 1 virtual Friday task not submitted - penalty
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What is culture?
Culture is the w_____ of life, especially the general c______s and b_______s, of a particular g_____ of p____ at a particular t______.
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What is culture?
Culture is the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.
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Open Ended
What are the best characteristics of English identity?
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Poll
We love talking about the weather.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We are the best in the world at being sarcastic.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We know tea solves every problem.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We apologise for everything even when it’s not our fault.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We are simply the best in the world at queuing.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We just have to know what our neighbours are up to, all the time.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
You use the word “normal” if something is OK.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We love to complain about everything.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We’re overly polite.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We love dressing up for the beach because the sun's out – even when it’s not that hot
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We work hard and play hard.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We declare our taxes on the internet like all normal people.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
We look in both directions before crossing the road, even if it’s a one-way street.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
Swimming in +18°C water is a perfectly normal summer activity for us.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Poll
A person who speaks three languages isn’t the slightest bit impressive.
✅ Mostly true for Brits
✅ Mostly true for Estonians
❌ Stereotype / exaggeration
✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians
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Open Ended
What is some of the first thoughts you associate with Britain?
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Why learn about British culture?
English comes from Britain — language and culture are connected
British culture helps us understand films, music, humour, and media
Cultural knowledge improves communication and avoids misunderstandings
Comparing cultures helps us understand our own better
These skills are useful for exams, studies, and international life
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Who is speaking?
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You can open this webpage in a new tab.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2493220344166991
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Open Ended
What are the British people proud of?
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Population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - Office for National Statistics
You can open this webpage in a new tab.
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Population
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Match
Match the following flags
Union
St Patrick Saltire for Northern Ireland
The Flag of Wales
The Flag of Scotland
The Flag of England, St George's Cross
The Union Jack
St Patrick Saltire for Northern Ireland
The Flag of Wales
The Flag of Scotland
The Flag of England, St George's Cross
The Union Jack
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Multiple Select
God save our gracious king
Long live our noble king
God save the king
Which are the next two lines?
God save the king
Send him victorious
Long to reign over us
Happy and glorious
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