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Topic(s): Government and Politics, Travel
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
In preparation for a trip to Cuba, for the first time, students have mixed feelings. They don’t know much what is Communism but they know about olds cars in Cuba. They remember the movie “Fast and Furious” part 8. Also, they saw in the social media famous actors smoking Cuban cigars.
Students need to prepare a travel itinerary outlining their expectations.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Health and Wellness, Leisure
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You are looking to start a new club at Queens College. The
club is called Gaiwan Cha. You need to make an
announcement or orientation to invite more students to
join into your club.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
The Korea Hobby Expo is calling for new proposals to encourage hiking to promote people’s quality of life and to attract foreign tourists.
You are writing a proposal by investigating hiking in Korea.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
There is the annual International Culture Day at school. The Korean class has decided to introduce and promote Taekwondo and prepare the booth for the event.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, House and Home
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Students must select a Spanish speaking country to visit for an exchange program that the school is planning to implement. They must select which home they would want to go to, but first they must understand the culture and how they must behave and what rules and norms they must consider before traveling since they are visitors, and this house is being offered as a courtesy.
Topic(s): Travel
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Revista “Viajamos al mundo” wants to promote a country to visit or a move to South America with better cost of living and fun activities for retirees.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Travel
Levels: IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1
12th-grade students from your school are planning a graduation trip to Colombia. They've asked the 11th graders for help in creating a budget that covers airplane tickets, accommodation, meals, and one fun activity.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, School Life & Education
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Context: Students will be assigned to the Korean section at the International High School Fair to explain the main educational objectives of Korean high schools and the qualifications necessary for college admissions.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceLow-CEFRPre-A1 NoviceMid-CEFRA1 NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2
Soccer in Latin America is extremely important and involves people from different backgrounds alike. Many times this fanatism is related to patriotism proper to their own perspective.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, School Life & Education
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Andrew and his parents have recently relocated to Beijing for a two-year period, owing to his father's
business commitments. The local agency is assisting him with the process of enrolling in school.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Travel
Levels: NoviceLow-CEFRPre-A1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Context: 青年网 (Youth. cn) is seeking young people to submit articles discussing the development of transportation in China.
Topic(s): School Life & Education
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
The local NY Chinese Community is holding an event for local schools to give information on exchange student programs with schools in China.
Topic(s): House and Home
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
You are invited to prepare for a Chinese Culture Festival hosted by your community.
You decide to introduce traditional courtyard house in China.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You are the owner of a Chinese restaurant. You want to add your favorite Chinese food to the restaurant’s menu as the chef's special and possibly even open a new restaurant. Create advertisements to promote the food or the new restaurant.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Fashion and Clothing, Food & Meal Taking, Shopping
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
The community is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. For this event, all students were asked to represent a Hispanic country. You and your peers want to buy traditional costumes and traditional dishes for this event. Students need to describe the details of the outfits, the ingredients of the plates and be able to provide the symbolism of the meaning behind each object.
Topic(s): Travel
Levels: NoviceLow-CEFRPre-A1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
A group of students on their last year of college want to travel together. They have decided to travel to Galicia, Spain and complete the Camino de Santiago together. They’ve heard that this is a good opportunity to discover the culture of the Atlantic Coast of Spain and meet a lot of people along the Camino.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, D. Global Awareness & Community Engagement, Food & Meal Taking, Food and Nutrition
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Students are tasked with building a nutrition education program for a Latino community in their city.
The Latino community has shown high levels of obesity, triglycerides, and diabetes. Many community members struggle with limited access to healthy food options.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, B. Contemporary Life, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Leisure
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Chinese Labor Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated on May 1st each year. It is a day to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of workers in China and around the world.
Topic(s): House and Home
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Since many young Americans or couples in large cities reside in small apartments and build their human network with people from various cultural backgrounds, you will post a Residential Space and Culture Revelations series on the Architecture and Interior Club web page. In this series, you want to introduce a new South Korean residential life trend for young singles or couples that reflects their values, lifestyles, and cultures.
Topic(s): Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedHigh-CEFRC1/C2
In your country, you work for an agency that supports economic migrants who are coming to your country to live and work, often accompanied by family members e.g., Employees of large companies, education and health professionals, scientists and engineers, journalists, diplomats and students. The agency provides guidance and advice about life in your country, so the new arrivals can understand more, raise their awareness and feel comfortable joining local society and culture.