This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy. Here are a few ideas to get you in the groove. So, how exactly do you go about introducing pupils to a new culture without even taking them out of the classroom? That’s what culture shock pre-gaming ESL activities are for.Įven if your students happen to be super extroverted and comfortable in non-native environments, culture shock activities provide a great opportunity for learning new vocabulary and for your ESL learners to let out their theatrical side. However, I can’t be the only person who’s somewhat introverted and likes to get the low-down on things before being thrown into any unknown social situation. Some people may think: “Hey, that’s what foreign exchanges are for.” While I learned some superficial differences of Argentine culture in my language classes, no one taught me about the most important differences, such as body language (greeting with a kiss) or time differences (the presence of the merienda, their version of an afternoon snack and eating dinner at nine in the evening). Like, “Hey, I can eat croissants for breakfast” or “The clubs are open until five a.m.” or “I can kiss in the park and no one will judge me.” (Just casually citing some of my own personal examples from living in Argentina.)
While a new culture does take some adjusting to, it’s not always a bad kind of shock. It sounds unpleasant, doesn’t it? Like getting electrocuted: painful and surprising. Febru8 ESL Culture Shock Activities for Introducing Students to English Cultures
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