CULTURAL MOMENT

It is very important to try different recipes, specially when you have a multicultural group of learners.

We had a very good surprise during one session. Polish people had prepared Bigo and Mayonese and they also brought chocolate to celebrate "women's international day". It was a very pleased moment that included a short film presentation about Poland, and some songs.

This is all about learning another language. We learn about local culture, typical food, and habits.

The group had the iniciative to plan the session in English.

Finally, to celebrate one of participant's birthday, a home cake was served. It was absolutely delicious!!!

Congratulations!!!

ICEBREAKERS

Every lesson should be interactive and motivating. People tend to seat at the same places with the same partners, but it is very importante they come to know each other. This icebreaker is the chance to speak to four different people at least.

INSTRUCTION:

*Give a label to each participant and ask them to write their names;

*Ask them to find a different partner;

*Give them two minutes to talk and introduce themselves;

*After two minutes you say "STOP";

*Ask them to get their partner's lable; it means that from know they are going to assume a new personality "they are going to perform their first partner with another partner";

*Say "GO" and speak to your new partner pretending you are your previous partner;

*After two minutes you say "STOP";

*Again change the labels and personalities and partneres for four times;

*You say "STOP" and please "SIT DOWN";

*You start the introduction;

My name is....
I am from.......
I live in.....
I work for.....

and you ask.... WHO ARE YOU?.... Give a chance to hear everybody. You are going to notice that some information is lost, and some changed, but it is a very good icebreaker.

Enjoy!!!
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