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| [color=blue]British way of life Level – A2 (pre – intermediate) Objectives: • to teach students new vocabulary; • to teach students to work with computers; • to provide students with practice in listening comprehension; • to develop students’ skills in speaking, reading, writing through various creative exercises; • to identify the details from the text for reading; • to develop students’ creative thinking; • to expand students’ knowledge about British way of life; Equipment: blackboard, computers, cards with tasks, texts for the students. Procedure I. Greeting Teacher: Good morning, dear children! Glad to see you! Sit down, please, and get ready for the lesson. II. Warm-up activities. Teacher: A nation is born from its land, its history, its art, its traditions and its institutions. These things work together to make people what they are. But above all a nation is made up of people and although all of these people are different, there are things they all share and we can say there is still a "British nation”. One of the most characteristic features of it is the tradition, which they respect and which they have kept for centuries. Let’s talk about British way of life. Teacher: You know British are famous for their traditions. Let’s watch the video "Ten strange British traditions”. III. Listening Comprehension 1. Before listening Teacher: Have you ever heard a word ‘britishism’? The term ‘britishism’ is often used to specify that something belongs to British way of life. Britishism can be even the theme of songs like the one we are going to listen to. I hope you’ll recognize who sings it. The text of the song is in front of you. But before listening have a look at the unfamiliar words. Pronounce them after me correctly. Vocabulary: ignorance – неуцтво, неосвіченість; propriety – правильна (пристойна) поведінка; notoriety – недобра слава; sobriety – стриманість, поміркованість; combat gear – бойове вбрання. 2. While listening Teacher: Let’s listen to the song and sing along. While listening try to understand the ‘britishisms’ the song contains. Englishman In New York I don't drink coffee, I take tea, my dear. I like my toast done on the side And you can hear it in my accent when I talk: I'm an Englishman in New York. See me walking down Fifth Avenue, A walking cane here at my side. I take it everywhere I walk: I'm an Englishman in New York. Refrain: I'm an alien. I'm a legal alien. I'm an Englishman in New York. I'm an alien. I'm a legal alien. I'm an Englishman in New York. If "manners makes a man",as someone said, Then he's the hero of the day. It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile, Be yourself no matter what they say. Refrain: Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety, You could end up as the only one. Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society. At night a candle's brighter than the sun. Takes more than combat gear to make a man, Takes more than license for a gun, Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can. A gentleman will walk but never run. If "manners makes a man" as someone said Then he's the hero of the day. It takes a man to suffer in ignorance and smile, Be yourself no matter what they say. Refrain: I'm an alien I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York. 3. After listening 1.Teacher: Think and answer: What or who is the song about? Find out the words which can characterize the peculiarities of English character, behavior or values of life. Read them. What is the mood of the song: optimistic, pessimistic or philosophic? What is the main advice the author of the song gives? Which words of the song express it? (Be yourself. Don’t care what they say.) 2. Teacher: Well, this song highlights the idea that every nation is special. Tell me what comes to your mind when you think of a typical English gentleman? Let’s brainstorm the ideas. Just name the adjectives that can describe British character or behavior. Teacher: So, we’ve got a number of qualities. Prove they are true. You can give an example, perhaps. Just in a few words, please. P1: The British are said to be reserved in manners, dress and speech. They are famous for their politeness, self-discipline and especially for their sense of humour. British people have a strong sense of humour which sometimes can be hard for foreigners to understand. P2: The most common image people have of a typical Englishman is a man wearing a bowler hat and reading the Times newspaper. P3: I think the English are patriotic people, some think they are snobs but they are just proud of their country and Queen. They are very polite and patient although as in any country, there are the bad eggs. But on the whole they are a very pleasant nation. P4: "Long shadows on county cricket grounds, warm beer, invincible green suburbs, dog lovers and old maids bicycling through the morning mist"- John Major (Ex - Prime Minister ) IV. Speaking Teacher: Well, we described a so-called ‘portrait of a typical Englishman’. But to become a true British you should acquire all the peculiarities of the British culture, their traditions and customs. It’s not so easy. Let’s name the most characteristic features of the British nation. You have prepared reports about it. Pupil1: The telephone box. Before mobile phones made everything so easy, the public telephone box was an important focus for community life. People of all types and classes would form an orderly queue outside its red iron door, clutching their pennies and waiting patiently for their turn to be linked up to the great wide world. For a shy people like the British it was an opportunity to meet and exchange news and gossip with neighbours and to get some fresh air. And what’s more, once you were inside that box everything you said was private. Everybody uses mobiles nowadays, but talking loudly in public places with unseen faces, about personal feelings or secret dealings… well it’s not something the true Brit feels comfortably about! Now there’s a new generation of phone boxes which can link you up to the Internet, receive e – mails, take payment by phone card or credit card. Impressive, perhaps, but where is the romance? Pupil2: Dress sense. A city street in mainland Britain. It’s 11. 15 pm on a cold Friday night in the dead of winter. Two young women in crop tops showing their bare waists and shoulders, and mini-skirts with no tights underneath, are strolling along arm in arm. "Hello, darling!” they shout, "where are you from then?” And they run off the road screaming with laughter. "Good heavens!” wonders the visitor, "aren’t they cold?” This is an example of our famous British toughness. On the other hand, in summer the same visitor may observe Brits sitting on the beach wearing jackets and pullovers with long woolen socks under their sandals. The most important thing to remember is that the British dress to please themselves and to show their independence of fashion, weather, social convention and colour theory. For many foreigners visiting Britain it’s a welcome change to be able to dress without having to worry if their clothes are the wrong size, or don’t match, or are torn, or are inside out, or show off their fat legs. Pupil3: Tea. In most countries tea is a very disappointing experience: a teabag dropped into a glass of hot water with the string still attached. In Great Britain, by contrast, tea is not only a wonderful drink, but also a light but substantial meal of sandwiches, biscuits and cake and an important ceremony of the national life. It was of course the British who discovered the pleasant and restorative effects of this famous infusion. One day a gentleman called Earl Grey was walking with a friend through India when suddenly, in the middle distance, he noticed a small and undistinguished-looking shrub covered with greenish leaves. The sun was hot and both men were feeling very thirsty. In a moment of visionary inspiration Earl Grey turned to his companion: "I say, Carstairs, do you see that undistinguished-looking bush or shrub over there? Now that would make a nice cup of tea!” Thus was born the East India Tea Company and the habit of drinking in small porcelain cups, which has since spread throughout the world. Pupil 4: Sense of humour. What makes the British laugh? Can a foreigner ever learn to enjoy and to share the British sense of humour? It’s not easy and may take some time, but it can be done. The eager visitor should first become acquainted with the following and their place in our national collective consciousness: toilets; trousers (when they fall down); restaurant diners with flies in their soup; little men (usually called Willy) with very large wives; doctors and patients with strange things wrong with them. Understanding and telling jokes is an important part of social life in this country, and one that can cause frustration and embarrassment to the foreign visitor. Pupil 5: Pubs. Few experiences can compare with the thrill of a night out at the pub – with bitter beer, ready-salted crisps, pickled onions, a raffle, a quiz, several tips to the loo and an ‘argy-bargy’ on the pavement afterwards. Unfortunately, with the profusion of continental-style café-bars these days, it is becoming harder to find an authentic, traditional British pub. Visitors are advised to look for the following signs: Low doors and ceilings, yellowish brown in colour. Segregation of the social classes (saloon bar and lounge). Hand pumps on the bar for ‘ real ale’ (at least one of these pumps should be ‘off’). Pictures on the walls of 18th century gentlemen smoking clay pipes. A middle-aged lady with dyed blonde hair and a deep voice sitting at the bar. No children. Enthusiastic ringing of the bell to signal ‘Time’. Pupil 6: Meeting and greeting. When greeting a British person it is wise to keep your distance. Don’t be over-familiar; don’t assume intimacies you are not prepared to pay for. Some nationalities greet one another by kissing twice or even three times and embracing noisily. Avoid this in Britain: it may be mistaken for amorous advances or for attempted robbery. The way to greet a Briton for the first time is to offer them your hand – the ends of three fingers is quite sufficient. There should be no more than three shakes up and down. Don’t hang on or start squeezing the person’s upper arm and patting them on the back – this is not British. The good thing here is that you need never shake hands with that person again or indeed touch any part of them until the time comes for them to leave (providing that they are leaving forever). In that case you may shake the hand again, this time adding a few extra tips to express the deep bond of friendship you have formed. Kissing is not normally permitted except in the case of elderly ladies. These will incline their heads slightly to signal that such a greeting is expected; you should respond by leaning towards their left side and kissing the air an inch or so above the cheek. Do not actually touch the cheek with your lips. Pupil 7: Beds. Like the food and the weather, the sleep you get ( or don’t get) is an important part of your experience of another country. For an essential British sleep you should prepare yourself properly. Before bedtime slip a hotwater bottle into the hollow in the middle of the bed (this bottle should have a knitted woolen ‘cosy’ around it for extra comfort). Make yourself a hot cup of cocoa, or malted bedtime drink (please note: a true Brit does not drink herbal tea!) Dress correctly in striped pajamas or a brushed nylon nightie (ankle length). Check that you have a bedside table with a lamp, and a suitable English book, such as the Shorter English Dictionary in two volumes or the Works of William Shakespeare. Make sure the cat is comfortable at the foot of the bed. Pull back the sheets of your four poster/king size/double/single/sofa or camp bed (under no circumstances accept a futon) and with a deep sigh of relief, collapse into bed. V. Reading Comprehension 1. Pre-reading activity Teacher: There is a saying "An Englishman’s house is his castle”. How do you understand it? Why do you think houses are so important for the British? There is no place like home. Do you agree? Why? What is home for you? Does the notion "home” differ from the notion "house”? In what way? 2. While-reading activity Teacher: Read the text and answer the questions. What differences are there between housing in Britain and Ukraine? What type of accommodation do the majority of British people like to live in? Can you think of any reasons? Housing in Great Britain Almost everybody in Britain dreams of living in a detached house; that is, a house which is a separate building. The saying, "An Englishman’s home is his castle” illustrates the desire for privacy and the importance attached to ownership which seem to be at the heart of the British attitude to housing. A large, detached house not only ensures privacy. It is also a status symbol. At the extreme end of the scale there is the aristocratic "stately home” set in a big garden. Of course, such a house is an unrealistic dream for most people. But even a small detached house, surrounded by garden, gives the feeling of rural life which is dear to the hearts of many British people. Most people would be happy to live in a cottage. Most people try to avoid living in block of flats. Flats, they feel, provide the least amount of privacy. With the few exceptions, mostly in certain locations in central London, flats are the cheapest kind of home. The people who live in them are those who cannot afford to live anywhere else. The dislike of living in flats is very strong. In the 1950s millions of poorer people lived in old, cold, uncomfortable nineteenth century houses, often with only outside toilet and no bathroom. During the next twenty years many of them were given smart new "high-rise” block of flats to live in which, with central heating and bathrooms, were much more comfortable and were surrounded by grassy grounds. But people hated their new homes. They said they felt cut off from the world all those floors up. They missed the neighbourliness. They couldn’t keep a watchful eye on their children playing down there in those lovely grounds. The new high-rise blocks quickly deteriorated. The lifts broke down. The lights in the corridors didn’t work. Windows got broken and were not repaired. There was graffiti all over the walls. In theory, there is no reason why these high-rise blocks could not have been a success. In other countries millions of people live happily in flats. But in Britain they were a failure because they do not suit British attitudes. The failure has been generally recognized for several years now. No more high-rises are being built. At the present time, only 4% of the population live in one. People prefer to live in houses a little bit set back from the road. This way, they can have a front garden. These areas are not normally very big. But they allow residents to have low fences, walls or hedges around them. Usually, these barriers do not physically prevent even a two-year old child from entering, but they have psychological force. They announce to the world exactly where the private property begins. Even in the depths of the countryside, where there may be no road immediately outside, the same phenomenon can be seen. 3. Post-reading activities Teacher: Put the words and expressions into groups according to their meaning. Give each group of words a title. High-rise, detached, flat, financial, semi-detached, tax, rented, architect, rural, builder, terraced, low-rise, street, developer, house, urban, cost, privately-owned, council, cottage Teacher: Ask questions for these answers. Almost everybody dreams to live in a detached house. It is also a status symbol. A house surrounded by garden gives the feeling of rural life. Flats are the cheapest kind of home. High-rise blocks of flats were a failure because they do not suit British attitudes. VI. Summing up 1. Evaluation. Teacher: So, our lesson is going to be over in a few minutes. And I must say that our lesson was very useful. You got a lot of good information about British way of life. Let’s sum up everything. • What have we done today? • What moments were the most interesting (the most difficult)? I’m satisfied with your work and answers at the lesson. All of you got marks. Your Today’s marks are… The lesson is over. Good-bye! 2. Home work Teacher: Your homework is to prepare an individual project on an imaginary situation. Imagine you are going to open up a real British pub in our village. Prepare the project on two sheets of paper. On the first one draw the plan of your pub and be ready to describe it in words. On the second paper design the menu of your pub. Next time you’ll present your project and we’ll vote for the best one who’ll get a prize – a real board for playing darts – a necessary element for a real English pub. |
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