Culture Through your Screen
Hello guys!
On this week post we are going to talk a little bit about some TV shows and movies that may bring to you a sense of different cultures from countries that speak English. Not only as teacher, but as forever students, we believe that entertainment is a great way to experience culture and language variation and it also increases your vocabulary and knowledge of the language. Before we start, it is important to mention that if you want to use these during your classes, you have to check the age classification of the movie/TV Show and if fits your purposes while teaching, to help you with that, most of our selection is school friendly, but, to be safe, we will let you know the movie classification and any trigger warnings.
NEW ZEALAND | MOVIE: FALLING INN LOVE (2019) | +10
Genre: Romantic comedy.
An american executive wins an old Inn in New Zealand and drops her life in America to remodel the property, but she does not do it alone. This is a great movie to get to know New Zeland's landscapes and their people habits.
Available on netflix.
AUSTRALIA | MOVIE: RIDE LIKE A GIRL (2019) | +13
Genre: Biographical drama.
The movie is based in a real life event. It tells the story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015. Besides being a reseanoble recent event, this movie brings Australian culture and breaks down sexist beliefs.
Available on AppleTv.
IRELAND | MOVIE: LEAP YEAR (2010) | +12
Genre: Romantic comedy.
A real estate worker goes to Ireland to ask her boyfriend to marry her on the leap day, when the tradition says that men cannot refuse the proposal on this day. But, a series of events that she hasn't planned happens when she asks an Irish innkeeper to help her get to her boyfriend in Dublin. On this movie, besides being able to get to know beautiful irish landscapes, you also get to know their habits and traditions.
Available on Google Play Films and Youtube.
UNITED KINGDOM | TV SHOW: THE CROWN (2016) | +14
Genre: Biographical drama.
On this TV show, you will be able to experience and understand the british monarchy, which is a great part of their culture. The TV show follows queen Ellizabeth II's reign and the political rivalries that happened since then.
Available on Netflix.
CANADA | TV SHOW: ORPHAN BLACK (2013) | +16
Genre: Science Fiction.
Trigger Warning: Sex and violence. Be careful to select specific scenes if you are going to play this show on your classes.
When someone that looks exaclty like Sarah dies in front of her, she decides to assume her identity, but that takes her further than she thought she could go. On this TV show you can experience many English variations speeches and a lot of canadian sets, as well as the difference between people's life downtown and on the suburb.
Available on Netflix.
See you next week!
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