Lesson 1: London introduction

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

London: Tuesday, April 18th-Friday, April 22nd, 2023

H3A, H3B, H3C, H3D, H3E / V3C, V3E, V3F, V3G

Today

• Introduction to London excursion
• Brief explanation of London interviews
  

Goal

At the end of this lesson, you will know:

- when you are going to London

- a little more about London and the UK

- what is expected of you the coming weeks at school

- what is expected of you in London

- what is expected of you after London

Upcoming weeks

Preparation for London excursion

• Teacher: Lessons about London/the UK, the Royal family, sports/music/fashion/food/events, public transport in London, British pronunciation, education system

• Students: Prepare London interviews
  

London interviews

Goal: Students prepare and conduct interviews with local Londoners about a cultural topic of choice related to the UK or London and make a video of the interviews.

A Speaking/Listening grade will be given (counts 2x)

Final product notes & requirements

o Every group member asks at least 3 interview questions related to the topic of choice and reacts naturally to the answers.

o Interviewer (student) and/or interviewee (Londoner) should be visible on the video.  If the Londoner does not want to be filmed, just film yourself asking the questions

o Try to make it as engaging and fun to watch as possible.  Take some photos of things in London related to your topic and incorporate them in your video.  Be creative!

o Videos will be presented in class after the May vacation.

At school/in class (before London)

1. Several lessons about aspects of British culture

2. Form groups of 2-3 students

3. Each group picks a topic that will be used as the basis for the interviews in London (topic must be approved)

4. Investigate topic in class using different sources

5. Groups write at least 10 interview questions about the topic of choice (interview questions must be approved)

6. Practice interviews at school

In London

7. Groups carry out and record/film full interviews about the chosen topic with 2-3 (English-speaking) people in London during free time

Back at school/at home (after London)

8.  Edit the video material and turn in via Teams

What are you going to do in London for English class?

1. Look at historical statues
2. Go to musea and write about that
3. Read about London and England
4. Conduct interviews with locals

What are you expected to do with the interviews?

1. Make a video and present it to the class for a grade
2. Make a script and hand that in for a grade
3. Make a report about something in London and hand in the report
4. Nothing

Who should be visible in the video of the interview?

1. Only you
2. Only the local you are interviewing
3. Both you and the local
4. Nobody

What are ways you can think of to make your video more interesting?

What do you already know about London and the UK?

True of false...
The United Kingdom and
England are the same

1. True
2. False

How many countries make up the United Kingdom?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

Can you name the four countries
that make up the UK?

What is the capital of England?

1. London
2. Edinburgh
3. Cardiff
4. Belfast

Before we zoom in on London, note 2-3 words that come to mind when you think of the United Kingdom/Great Britain...

What about British stereotypes?
Can you name any?
(Ex. The Brits love to drink tea)

Have you ever been to London?

YES

NO

NO, but I have been to England or somewhere else in the UK

How different do you expect London to be than Hilversum?

VERY DIFFERENT

A BIT DIFFERENT

NOT DIFFERENT AT ALL

Why did you answer the way you did on the previous slide?

What do you think the population of Hilversum is? What about London?
(two answers)

The 3-minute video on the next

slide will start getting you ready

for a trip you won't forget!

What are you most excited about for the upcoming trip to London?

Prepare yourself for lots of fun, and some work as well...

Quick research: 5 minutes

1. Pick a topic that interests you from the list on the right
   
2. Quickly research something online related to that topic and find a minimum of two pieces of information
   
3. Note this information and be ready to share an image and some text (in English) on the next slide

Tip: search news articles, social media, YouTube, travel blogs, tourism,... websites to get started.

Possible topics: 

- food & drinks

- royalty and the Royal family

- diversity and demographics (“The world in one city” / “melting pot”)

- Typical London things (telephone booths, double decker buses, black cabs, etc.)

- architecture and famous landmarks

- religious history, role of the church in London life

- shopping, fashion, and lifestyle

...or anything else you can think of that interests you! Possible options include the music industry, London celebrities,history, football clubs, modern life, etc.

Example - typical English breakfast

Fried eggs, sausages, bacon, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, toast and baked beans!

Often accompanied with tea of coffee.

Write down your topic, paste your image and text
here and be ready to briefly share your findings
with the class (in English!). Image must first be
saved on your laptop before uploading here.

On the next slides, extra videos

about London

Top 10 landmarks in London (1:41)

London's top landmarks (4:00)

London (general, with subtitles) (3:00)

London (general, no subtitles) (3:00)