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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.
Topic(s): Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
A British scone is a small, sweet, baked pastry often eaten for breakfast or tea. It's made with flour, sugar, butter, and milk or cream and can be flavored with fruit or nuts. Served with jam and clotted cream, it's a beloved part of British cuisine with a long history and evolution.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1
You are going to study abroad and stay with a host family in China for two months. In order to show appreciation to your host family, you need to buy a present to the host family that appreciate to the Chinese culture.
Topic(s): Travel
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1
The class is going on a tourist trip to Russia. It is necessary to develop a route, indicating the most interesting tourist places in Russia, and determine the budget of the trip.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Students are planning for preparing Korean foods for a fund-raising event in the upcoming School Heritage Culture Night. They will cooperate with the Korean Parents Association regarding what kinds of foods should be included and how to prepare them for the event.
Topic(s): Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
You are writing a report on localization of international businesses in China. To prepare, you research Western fast food chains in China.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Kimchi will be introduced at the local food festival. The committee members of the event are researching and preparing for the event.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking, Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellness
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
NY Chinese Community Association needs volunteers to introduce Chinese diet and health to Chinese language learners.
Topic(s): Communities & Neighborhood, D. Global Awareness & Community Engagement, Health and Wellness, Public Health
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
The Spanish class will start a campaign to promote a healthy lifestyle. You and your partners will prepare a presentation focusing on why is it important to stay healthy and how.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, D. Global Awareness & Community Engagement, Government and Politics, School Life & Education
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
The American Student Government Association is looking to expand their resources to students around the world. They would like to provide information to French speakers and would like your help.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Earning a Living, Fashion and Clothing, Milestones, Shopping
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You are assisting your best friend who is going to attend a job interview in China. You need to give her/him advice in choosing clothes.