British culture intro

British culture intro

By Estra Tõnisson

Course requirements

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1. ​Three tests on various topics (topics covered in class, questions provided beforehand) → you can participate in the test on condition you have answered all questions beforehand → RE-test is a discussion on topics

2. ​Presentation (up to 5 minutes) on your chosen topic on  a narrower aspect of British culture (history, sport, music, traditions, politics, nature, landmarks, festivals, education, British insitutions etc etc)

​All materials and classroom presentations available on TERA.

This is a course requiring attendance since you can use your own lesson notes during the tests.

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What is culture?

​Culture is the w_____ of life, especially the general c______s and b_______s, of a particular g_____ of p____ at a particular t______.

What is culture?

​Culture is the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.

Open Ended

What are the best characteristics of English identity?

​https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44142843

2018

Poll

We love talking about the weather.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We are the best in the world at being sarcastic.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We know tea solves every problem.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We apologise for everything even when it’s not our fault.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We are simply the best in the world at queuing.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We just have to know what our neighbours are up to, all the time.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

You use the word “normal” if something is OK.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We love to complain about everything.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We’re overly polite.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We love dressing up for the beach because the sun's out – even when it’s not that hot

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We work hard and play hard.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We declare our taxes on the internet like all normal people.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

We look in both directions before crossing the road, even if it’s a one-way street.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

Swimming in +18°C water is a perfectly normal summer activity for us.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Poll

A person who speaks three languages isn’t the slightest bit impressive.

• ✅ Mostly true for Brits

• ✅ Mostly true for Estonians

• ❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

• ✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

Open Ended

What is some of the first thoughts you associate with Britain?

​Why learn about British culture?

• English comes from Britain — language and culture are connected

• British culture helps us understand films, music, humour, and media

• Cultural knowledge improves communication and avoids misunderstandings

• Comparing cultures helps us understand our own better

• These skills are useful for exams, studies, and international life

​Who is speaking?

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Open Ended

What are the British people proud of?

Population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - Office for National Statistics

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​Population

Match

Match the following flags

• Union

St Patrick Saltire for Northern Ireland

The Flag of Wales

The Flag of Scotland

The Flag of England, St George's Cross

The Union Jack

• St Patrick Saltire for Northern Ireland

• The Flag of Wales

• The Flag of Scotland

• The Flag of England, St George's Cross

• The Union Jack

Multiple Select

God save our gracious king

Long live our noble king

God save the king

Which are the next two lines?

• God save the king

• Send him victorious

• Long to reign over us

• Happy and glorious