Topic
Topic(s): Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1
Students will learn Ping Pong-related vocabulary and expressions, practice communication during sports activities, and explore the cultural importance of Ping Pong in China. Activities will also integrate SEL skills like empathy, self-awareness, and teamwork.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You and a group of friends have decided to spend the upcoming weekend together, but no one has finalized the details yet. As the designated planner, you need to organize the day’s activities and ensure that everyone is included and satisfied with the plan.
The group has varying interests, including watching a movie, playing basketball, and going to the park. Your task is to create a schedule that balances everyone’s preferences, ensures everyone has fun, and considers logistical factors like travel time and meal breaks.
Throughout the process, you’ll need to:
Learn and share preferences using Arabic.
Ask and respond to questions to decide on plans.
Present a final plan to the group.
Topic(s): Leisure
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
Self Awareness - Reflecting on personal identity through emotions expression
Real-world emotional scenarios, such as expressing emotions, managing stress, resolving conflicts, and supporting peers.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2
Students collect their own data in class and collect data about Chinese students via exploring authentic Chinese videos/text.
They will develop their language skills, conmmunication skills and social emotional awareness through comprehensive materials and different tasks.
Topic(s): Health and Wellness, Leisure, Pastimes
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
We are planning a gathering for Arab young people who have recently moved to Boston through the Center for Arabic Culture. BLA students will also attend. We must select activities for attendees to do together that will make all attendees feel welcome and connected.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
You are shopping in China, and a volunteer needs your help filling out a survey about hobbies. You need to describe your hobby and recommend its benefits to others.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You and a group of friends have decided to spend the upcoming weekend together, but no one has finalized the details yet. As the designated planner, you need to organize the day’s activities and ensure that everyone is included and satisfied with the plan.
The group has varying interests, including watching a movie, playing basketball, and going to the park. Your task is to create a schedule that balances everyone’s preferences, ensures everyone has fun, and considers logistical factors like travel time and meal breaks.
Throughout the process, you’ll need to:
Learn and share preferences using Arabic.
Ask and respond to questions to decide on plans.
Present a final plan to the group.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Students are on holiday at the international camp “Artek”. They introduce their new Russian-speaking friends to their hobbies.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 NoviceLow-CEFRPre-A1 NoviceLow-CEFRPre-A1
You are planning a weekend outing with your friends. You need to invite them, decide on activities such as watching a movie, playing basketball, and shopping, and set a schedule for the day.
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, 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): 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): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You are looking for a school abroad, and you want to find out what kind of activities students do in their free time.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, I. Daily Life and Societal Institutions, Leisure, Pastimes
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You are a vlogger and live in China for a year. Your followers curious about your leisure life and left messages under your channel. You decide to do a series to discuss leisure activities.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure, Travel
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
A travel agency is looking for volunteers to travel to different places of Latin America to report their experiences and help write a new webpage with useful travel tips for tourists.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Leisure
Levels: NoviceHigh IntermediateMid IntermediateHigh
The online magazine El Ocio Hispano needs content for the next issue on the value of spending leisure time outdoors.