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Topic(s): Fine Arts: Music, Dance, Film, Literature, Theatre, Visual Arts
Levels: NoviceLow-CEFRPre-A1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
The art exhibition highlights colors as a theme to showcase cultural diversity. Students are assigned roles as exhibit organizers to label, explain, and showcase the colors of various artworks.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, B. Contemporary Life, C. Science, Technology and the Arts, Calendar, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, City and town, Commerce and trade, Communities & Neighborhood, Conflict and conquest, D. Global Awareness & Community Engagement, E. Religion, Myths & Legends, Earning a Living, Economic class structure, Environmental Issues & Sustainability, F. Physical Environment, Geography, and Travel, G. Literature, Architecture & Art, Government and Politics, H. History, Government & Economics, I. Daily Life and Societal Institutions, Mail and letter writing, Morals and values, Oratory and rhetoric, Physical Environment, Climate, Weather, & Geography, School life, Structures, Time, Traditional stories
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
Our team is developing a new intensive program for American students learning Russian as a foreign language, with a focus on business Russian.
The program focuses on studying proverbs, sayings, and language expressions that reveal cultural and business ethics.
The goal of the program is to immerse students in Russian everyday and cultural contexts, identify similarities and differences with American culture, and help develop skills for effective business communication.
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): C. Science, Technology and the Arts, Fine Arts: Music, Dance, Film, Literature, Theatre, Visual Arts, Technology, Media, & Social Media
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
With the development of online platforms and social networks, students are exposed to an overwhelming amount of fake news, and our society faces the threat of an infodemic. In the Korean language classroom, we use the picture book about fake news to understand the importance of fact-checking information.
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): C. Science, Technology and the Arts, Health and Wellness
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
The magazine, !Hola! would like you to write a blog post in Spanish sharing your personal experiences and goals for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Topic(s): C. Science, Technology and the Arts, Health and Wellness
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Context: People in Colombia are very engaged in sports, physical activity, and health care; they need to know what physical abilities they need to develop and improve to be healthy and perform well in daily routines or sports disciplines, you have been selected to provide them with this information.
Topic(s): C. Science, Technology and the Arts, Technology, Media, & Social Media
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Context: You are part of the Student Council at your school. The administration of your High School has decided to implement a new policy for next year: NO PHONES ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING. As part of your duties as a Student Council member is to provide arguments to convince administration that in fact, phones are useful in the classroom and they should reconsider the implementation of the policy.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Family Life, Fine Arts: Music, Dance, Film, Literature, Theatre, Visual Arts, Milestones
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Students are invited by the Dia de los Muertos DC (DDLMDC) organization to participate on their festival and educate others about the Day of the Dead and the activities Mexicans do during this celebration.
Topic(s): C. Science, Technology and the Arts
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
A PhD student is doing a research for her thesis on the relevance/impact of Social Media for teenage students.
Topic(s): Fine Arts: Music, Dance, Film, Literature, Theatre, Visual Arts
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Chinese new year is coming. Asia Association asks you to introduce Chinese paper-cutting to those who are interested in Chinese culture.
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): Health and Wellness
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1
For this year's American Heart Month, students will raise awareness on how to live a healthy lifestyle and their work will be included in the school's newsletter in February.
Topic(s): Health and Wellness
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1
In Korea these days, many people are interested in veganism, and they are developing many products related to vegan. They also hold a Vegan Festival every year. One of the popular vegan foods is vegan kimchi. Students will send a video clip introducing vegan kimchi to the Seoul Vegan Festival.
Topic(s): C. Science, Technology and the Arts, Health and Wellness
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Your friend has an ailment and nothing has worked. They are ready to try the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) approach to their diet. Can you help?
Topic(s): C. Science, Technology and the Arts, Health and Wellness
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Students discover the culture and history of healthy eating in Russian-speaking countries.
Topic(s): Fashion and Clothing
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
You are writing an article on a Chinese website which will introduce people about different
clothing and culture of China.
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): Pop Culture
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1
A mariachi band is becoming a big part of American culture and a symbol of pop culture worldwide. As a part of the National Hispanic Heritage Month, students participate in the music mariachi fair in NYC as volunteers at the instruments and clothes booth for school visitors.
Topic(s): Fine Arts: Music, Dance, Film, Literature, Theatre, Visual Arts
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Students have the opportunity to join a traditional Chinese music workshop.