📖 Key Vocabulary — Pre-teach Before Class
Introduce or review these words with students before starting the lesson so they can use them during speaking practice.
1identitythe characteristics that define who someone is
2multiculturalismthe coexistence of diverse cultures within one society
3assimilationthe process of adapting to and adopting a new culture
4diversitythe state of having varied or different elements
5ethnicitya group's shared cultural, national, or racial identity
6a global villagethe idea that technology has made the world feel smaller and interconnected
7to integrateto combine or blend into a larger whole
8nationalismstrong pride in and loyalty to one's own country
9cosmopolitanfamiliar with and comfortable in many different countries and cultures
10cultural appropriationadopting elements of another culture without understanding or respect
11a traditiona long-established custom or belief
12to embraceto accept something readily and enthusiastically
13xenophobiaa fear or dislike of people from other countries
14cultural sensitivityawareness and respect for cultural differences
15a diasporapeople who have spread from their original homeland
16an expatriatesomeone living outside their native country
17to blend into become similar to one's surroundings, not standing out
18interdependencemutual reliance between countries or groups
19a global citizensomeone who identifies with the world community rather than just their own nation
20cultural preservationefforts to maintain and protect cultural traditions
✍️ Vocabulary Practice — Fill in the Blank
Complete each sentence below with the correct word or phrase from the 20 vocabulary words above. Use each word only once.
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a diaspora
a global citizen
a global village
a tradition
an expatriate
assimilation
cosmopolitan
cultural appropriation
cultural preservation
cultural sensitivity
diversity
ethnicity
identity
interdependence
multiculturalism
nationalism
to blend in
to embrace
to integrate
xenophobia
- It can take years for newcomers to fully into a new society.
- Rising in several countries has made immigration a controversial topic.
- Rather than resisting change, the community chose to new customs brought by newcomers.
- Moving to a new country made her question parts of her own cultural .
- Sadly, toward newcomers remains a serious problem in some communities.
- As an living in Singapore, he still misses food from home.
- He sees himself less as a citizen of one nation and more as a .
- The museum was built specifically to support of local traditions and languages.
- The neighbourhood is known for its , with residents from dozens of countries.
- Millions of people from that region now live scattered across the world as part of a large .
- She tried hard to at her new school by learning the local language quickly.
- Wearing traditional clothing as a costume without understanding its meaning is often criticised as .
- Students were asked to describe their family's and traditions.
- Globalisation has increased the economic of countries around the world.
- Some immigrants experience pressure toward full into the host culture.
- Sharing a big meal with the whole family every Sunday is an important in her culture.
- Large cities like Toronto are often praised for their successful .
- Working abroad requires a great deal of toward local customs and beliefs.
- Thanks to the internet, many people now feel they live in a single .
- Having lived on four continents, she considers herself thoroughly .
1.to integrate
2.nationalism
3.to embrace
4.identity
5.xenophobia
6.an expatriate
7.a global citizen
8.cultural preservation
9.diversity
10.a diaspora
11.to blend in
12.cultural appropriation
13.ethnicity
14.interdependence
15.assimilation
16.a tradition
17.multiculturalism
18.cultural sensitivity
19.a global village
20.cosmopolitan
🕐 0'–10': Warm-up & Opening Question
Purpose
Help everyone relax, get comfortable speaking, and activate ideas.
Teacher asks👉 "Do you think globalization has changed your country's culture?"
Follow-up questions- What foreign influences do you notice in daily life?
- Do you think this is generally positive or negative?
➡ Each student answers briefly (about 1 minute); the teacher asks 1–2 short follow-ups to keep it natural.
🗣️ 10'–45': IELTS Speaking – Part 2 Practice
Format: 1 minute preparation · 2 minutes speaking per student. Students choose or are assigned ONE of the topics below:
Topic 1
Describe a foreign custom or tradition you find interesting.
You should say:
- What the custom is
- Where it comes from
- How you learned about it
- And explain why you find it interesting
Topic 2
Describe an aspect of your own culture you are proud of.
You should say:
- What it is
- How it is practiced
- Why it matters to your culture
- And explain why you feel proud of it
Topic 3
Describe a time you experienced a different culture directly.
You should say:
- Where and when this happened
- What you experienced
- How it differed from your own culture
- And explain what you learned from the experience
➡ Timing suggestion: 1 minute for preparation, then start speaking.
💬 45'–55': Follow-up Discussion (Part 3 style)
The teacher chooses questions related to the topics above, for example:
Globalization's Impact
- How has globalization affected traditional cultures around the world?
- Are some cultures at risk of disappearing because of globalization?
- Is cultural exchange always a positive thing?
Identity in a Globalized World
- Do you think young people today identify more with global or local culture?
- How can countries preserve their cultural identity while embracing globalization?
- Is it possible to belong to more than one culture at once?
cultural homogenization – the process of cultures becoming more similar to one another
to preserve one's heritage – to protect and maintain cultural traditions
a melting pot – a place where many cultures blend together
cultural exchange – the sharing of ideas and traditions between cultures
➡ Students discuss briefly; the teacher adds ideas, vocabulary, and useful structures.
🌟 55'–60': Wrap-up & Closing
- Quick recap of interesting or strong answers.
- One student summarizes what they learned today.
- Thank the teacher for joining.