K4 chapter 3 A: Watching

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4

Chapter 3: A Watching

Goals for this lesson:

Talk and think about the English Speaking World &

stereotypes

Introduction: English Speaking World 

A stereotype is a simplified image of a group of people. Often, one characteristic is zoomed in on. The media, like films, TV, news, and social media can strengthen a stereotype. Stereotypes are often based on: 

– cultural background (last name / religion) 

– what someone looks like / racism 

– gender (man or woman) or sexual preference 

– age

Stereotypes are linked to prejudice. A prejudice is an opinion you have about someone without knowing them well.

Everyone has prejudices. You learn prejudices through your upbringing, the media, and your surroundings. Prejudices and stereotypes can lead to discrimination. This is why it is important to unlearn your prejudice. You can do this by meeting a lot of people and groups, by informing yourself and always taking a critical look at your own judgments.

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Why not only talk about the UK?

English is a world language. 

England discovered and dominated many parts of the world.

Let's have a look!

In your own words (in English) explain how English became a world language.
Try to use 1-2 sentences.

In how many countries (approximately) is English the official language?

1. 50
2. 70
3. 90
4. 100

How many people in the world (approximately) speak English?

1. 7.5 billion
2. 1.5 billion
3. 3 billion
4. 5 billion

How many people (approximately) are native speakers of English?

1. 1 billion
2. 120 million
3. 740 million
4. 360 million

Time to practise!

chapter 3 Getting Started

* exercise 2

Time to practise (again)!

chapter 3 A:

* exercise 6 (video 2)

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