Culture teacher’s notes B2 Unit

Study around the globe

LEARNING ■ I can learn about different universities, degrees and courses offered around the world and make
OUTCOMES connections with my own culture.
■ I can discuss different universities of my choice and understand my own cultural identity.
■ I can make comparisons between cultures and use my own beliefs and values to improve my cultural
knowledge.

sentences with the relevant information. Ask students to

A VOCABULARY FOCUS
work with a partner to check their answers. Finally, check
forum [n]: a website, newspaper, television the answers in open class.
programme, etc. where people can express their ideas
and opinions Answers
geology [n]: the scientific study of the structure of the 1 2,000 euros  2 83  3 £9,000  4 stay at home
Earth, the way in which it was formed, and how it has 5 258,000  6 Netherlands  7 living costs  8 online
changed over time
living costs [phr]: the amount of money you need in Gateway to culture
order to pay for basic things such as food, clothes,
3a In pairs, students discuss and answer the questions.
shelter, heating and transport
Elicit thoughts and ideas from the class.
minimal [adj]: extremely small in amount or degree, or
as small as possible Answers
tuition fee [n]: the charge or fee for instruction, as at a Students' own answers
private school or a college or university

WARMER PROJECT

Ask students about their favourite subjects. Write
some of these questions on the board: What are you
interested in studying? What types of classes do you
like? Classes with discussion, reading, etc? Do you
prefer to study alone or with other people? Are there
any types of homework you really don't like? Would
you prefer to study more at home, in class, in a
group, etc? Why? Have a class discussion to find out
students' answers to the questions.
1 Ask students to read the statement and discuss the
information with their partner. Elicit thoughts from
students, then ask them to answer the question. Find
out which students like the idea of studying in another
country.
2a Students read the article about different universities and
answer the question.
Answers
study abroad
study at university in your country
study via distance learning
3b Explain to students that they are going to work in
small groups of three or four to prepare a project
on a selection of three different universities: one
university in their country, another university abroad
where students can enroll on distance learning
courses, and a university abroad where international
students can go to study. They will make comparisons
between the three universities and different types of
courses. Encourage students to discuss the points
given and any other areas they find of interest.
For Step 1, they can choose two universities in other
countries or you could write a selection of countries
on pieces of paper and ask groups to pick two from a
box. For Step 2, they will need Internet access to do
their research, and this can either be done in class or
at home. Students can share their findings with their
group in the next class.
3c Students use their notes to make a presentation
comparing the three universities. Encourage students
to discuss what their preferences are and what might
attract other students to particular universities.

2b Ask students to read the article again and decide if

the sentences are true or false, and to correct the false
sentences. Have students work alone before checking
their answers with a partner.

Answers
1 F (Subsidised universities cost under 2,000 euros each
year.)  2 F (She chose not to.)
3 F (She studies in Spanish.)  4 T  5 T
6 F (She lives at home.)  7 T  8 T

2c Ask students to read the article again and complete the

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