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Contemporary Life/ Leisure Uncategorized
By: Tonantzin Abundis (QUEENS COLLEGE)
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.


The Character Lunch Box (Kyara-Ben) Uncategorized
By: Shiyo Kuo-Flynn (PS147 Isaac Remsen)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1

Japanese class has been selected to enter in this year's Kyara-Ben Contest hosted by JETAA.
https://www.jetaaportland.com/post/kyara-ben-contest

The students will be responsible for creating their original Kyara-Ben along with the Japanese infographic poster that explains about what is included in the lunch box.


The Chinese Way of Leisure Uncategorized
By: Wanmin Guo (CUNY Queens College)
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.


Help students to understand the life of high school students in China
Gaokao Is Coming! Uncategorized
By: Sijing NI (UCl)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Health and Wellness, Milestones, School Life & Education
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2

Gaokao is the standardised university entrance exam held annually in mainland China every year. It is considered one of the world's most difficult public exams. It plays a crucial role in determining whether and where the students can pursue a higher education, which has an ultimate impact on their future job opportunities , hence the rest of their lives, daily routines. In other words, the examination system of Gaokao, to a large extent dominates how Chinese students' school life playing out


La Bella Figura Open
By: Helena Serena (UCL)
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, B. Contemporary Life, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Design and Aesthetics, Fashion and Clothing, Identity
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1

You are going on a trip in Italy with your school and you will be staying in host families. In order to fit in with the locals, you are investigating further the “do’s and don’ts” of traveling to Italy and how to make "una bella figura" once you are there.


Health, wellness, and diet across our communities Uncategorized
By: Jennifer Eddy (Queens College, CUNY)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, D. Global Awareness & Community Engagement, Food & Meal Taking, Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellness, Public Health
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1

The Good Life! channel is looking for episode content with a focus on healthy lifestyles


National Parks Open
By: catia Parletta (Queens College)
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.


It is a D again Open, Uncategorized
By: Ekaterina Kalmanson (James Madison High School, NYC)
Topic(s): Family Life, House and Home, School Life & Education
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1

"It is a D again" is a painting by artist Fyodor Reshetnikov, created in 1952. It is displayed in the Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting reflects the realities of a student's life in the USSR. The picture is well known to the Soviet and Russian public.


Regional dishes and customs Cassie K. & Erin W. Uncategorized
By: Erin Walsh (Owego Apalachin CSD)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceHigh IntermediateMid IntermediateHigh

Target language food websites are looking for articles discussing regional dishes and customs.


Image credit: Pixabay.com
Children’s Basic Right to an Education Uncategorized
By: Ida D'Ugo (Empowering Creative Minds LLC)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, School Life & Education
Levels: NoviceHigh IntermediateMid IntermediateHigh

UNICEF is an international organization that works around the world to support quality learning for every child. UNICEF is seeking assistance in designing an online campaign from the perspective of adolescents through “Voices of Youth” (https://www.voicesofyouth.org/, https://www.voicesofyouth.org/topic/education) to raise awareness for children’s basic right to an education.
Authentic Resources - Leslie Grahn: www.grahnforlang.com; pinterest.com/grahnforlang


Healthy Food and Eating Habits in Indian Community Uncategorized
By: Sushma Malhotra (Queens College)
Topic(s): Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2

You plan to visit your grandparents in India. When you arrive there you notice the food and the eating style is different there. You know a few names of the food items and you learn more by staying with your grandparents. You learn the ingredients and recipes of many favorite dishes. As you plan to cook a particular meal you learn about the food value of each item. You discuss this with your grandparents and persuade them to change their eating habits and eat healthy food.


Cuisine and Culture Uncategorized
By: Christina Mancuso (CUNY Queens College)
Topic(s): Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1

A local cooking show wants an episode on cultural influences on food recipes and diversity of cultural cuisine


Contemporary Haitian food
Exploring Traditional and Contemporary Haitian food Uncategorized
By: Prisca St Jean (Queens College)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid IntermediateMid IntermediateHigh

The summer food festival of your town wants to promote interest in Haitian food on their website to their visitors. You will participate in educating the public about foods, recipes and ingredients found in Haitian cuisine.


Introduce your school Uncategorized
By: Jisun Kwon (Francis Lewis High School)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, School Life & Education
Levels: NoviceMid IntermediateLow IntermediateHigh

A group of students from Korea is visiting your school. Introduce your school to them in the target language.


A day at the Market Uncategorized
By: Dorcas Xue (Queens College)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Shopping
Levels: NoviceMid IntermediateMid AdvancedLow

You just rented a new apartment to welcome your family who will move to join you next week. They will live here for about three years and they just brought clothes with them. The apartment is newly renovated. You will need to buy all furniture, tools, products, and foods the whole family needs before they arrive.


Nutrition and Meal Taking in Modern Life Uncategorized
By: zhenzi li (Queens college)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid IntermediateMid AdvancedMid

A new Chinese restaurant needs an interactive menu containing recipes for nutritious traditional Chinese foods for the Cantonese audience.


What I want to eat Uncategorized
By: Wanmin Guo (CUNY Queens College)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid IntermediateLow IntermediateMid

You are invited by a food magazine ‘悦食Epicure’ to share your food experiences.


Shopping Alternatives in Francophone countries Featured, Open
By: Alexis Thornton (Putnam Valley High School)
Topic(s): Environmental Issues & Sustainability, Shopping
Levels: NoviceMid IntermediateMid AdvancedMid

It has come to your attention that some students in your class want to be more “green” and eco-friendly for this school year. Help to set up a system for acquiring/ inventorying a new wardrobe that is ecofriendly and represents various cultures.


Contemporary Haitian food
Exploring Traditional and Contemporary Haitian food Open
By: Prisca St Jean (Queens College)
Topic(s): Food & Meal Taking, Food and Nutrition, Geography, Historical periods, Identity
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2

A summer food festival wants to promote interest in Haitian food on its website for visitors.


Ecotourism in France Uncategorized
By: Anna Burns (Liverpool High School)
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, D. Global Awareness & Community Engagement, Environmental Issues & Sustainability, Geography, Travel
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2

An American family traveling to France would like to know more about the less "touristy" destinations in France. They would like your ideas about how to vacation in France with the smallest ecological footprint.


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