Culture teacher’s notes B1+ Unit

University life
LEARNING ■ I can learn about university life in other cultures and make connections with my own culture.
OUTCOMES ■ I can talk about and discuss university life in my own culture and understand my own cultural identity.
■ I can make comparisons between cultures and use my own beliefs and values to improve my cultural

knowledge, leading to successful cultural communication.

A VOCABULARY FOCUS
admissions [n]: the number of people who enter a
place or institution
BA [abbr]: Bachelor of Arts
campus [n]: an area of land containing all the main
buildings of a university
compulsory [adj]: something that must be done
because it is the rule or law
consistently [adv]: continually
enrol [v]: to add your name to the official list of
students at a university
first-rate [adj]: of the highest quality
leading [adj]: main, most important or most successful
nationwide [n]: all over the country
nominate [v]: to officially suggest that someone should
be chosen for something Answers
overseas [n]: in another country
prestigious [adj]: admired and respected by people
rank [v]: to put something into position according to
their success, importance, etc.
reputation [n]: the opinion a person has about how
good or bad something is
strategic [adj]: well-placed, in a good position
survey [n]: a set of questions asked to a large number
of people
target [v]: something you are trying to get as a
customer or audience
undergraduate [n]: a student at a university studying
for a first degree
vibrant [adj]: lively and exciting
with flying colours: very successfully
WARMER
Do a class survey on who would like to go to
university or not. Would any students like to study
overseas? If so, where and why? For those who don’t
intend to go to university, find out what they would
like to do when they finish school, e.g. find a job
immediately.
1 In pairs, students discuss the information and answer
the questions. Allow time for ideas to be shared with
the rest of the class. Find out how many students attend
university in your country, and whether higher education
is free or not, to give students this information.
Suggested Answers
1 about 131 million
2 There may not be enough places for students to
study in their own countries with student numbers
increasing, which means they may have to go to
universities in other countries.
2a Ask students to read the information quickly and find
the answer.
Answer
Both Vinh and Lucas are currently studying in another
country.
2b Students read the information again and choose the
best alternative to complete the sentences. When
students have finished, elicit the answers as a class.
Answers
1 a  2 b  3 b  4 a  5 a  6 a
2c Students read the information again and write Kate,
Vinh or Lucas. Check answers as a class.
1 Lucas  2 Kate  3 Vinh  4 Kate  5 Vinh  6 Lucas
7 Kate  8 Vinh
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3a Put students into pairs to discuss the questions. Then
elicit their ideas as a class.
PROJECT
3b Explain to students that they are going to work
individually to prepare a presentation on two
universities that interest them – one in their country
and one overseas. Try to ensure a good mix of
universities between students. For Step 1, students
research information on their two chosen universities
for the points listed. For Step 2, students decide how
they would like to present their information. They
could prepare a video message or a PowerPoint
presentation, for example.
3c Once they have gathered the necessary information,
allow some time for class preparation and invite
individual students to each come and present their
universities to the class. Encourage other students
to ask the presenters questions. After, discuss the
different universities and their entry requirements.

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