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British culture intro

British culture intro

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English

10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Estra Tõnisson

Used 18+ times

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33 Slides • 20 Questions

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British culture intro

By Estra Tõnisson

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Course requirements

  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)

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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______.

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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.

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Open Ended

What are the best characteristics of English identity?

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Poll

We love talking about the weather.

✅ Mostly true for Brits

✅ Mostly true for Estonians

❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

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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

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We know tea solves every problem.

✅ Mostly true for Brits

✅ Mostly true for Estonians

❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

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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

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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

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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

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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

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We love to complain about everything.

✅ Mostly true for Brits

✅ Mostly true for Estonians

❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

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We’re overly polite.

✅ Mostly true for Brits

✅ Mostly true for Estonians

❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

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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

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We work hard and play hard.

✅ Mostly true for Brits

✅ Mostly true for Estonians

❌ Stereotype / exaggeration

✅ Mostly true for both Brits and Estonians

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Open Ended

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

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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

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​Who is speaking?

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Facebook

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​https://www.facebook.com/reel/2493220344166991

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Open Ended

What are the British people proud of?

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

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​Population

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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

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Multiple Select

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God save our gracious king

Long live our noble king

God save the king

Which are the next two lines?

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God save the king

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Send him victorious

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Long to reign over us

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Happy and glorious

British culture intro

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