Key Idea: Identities is about who you are: how you live, your health, your beliefs, the groups you belong to and the languages you speak.
Phrases for every lesson
- Give your view: In my opinion… / I believe that…
- Weigh two sides: On the one hand… on the other hand…
- Link your ideas: however, therefore, although
- Writing: pick the right text type and tone. Plan a catchy start, your ideas and a strong ending.
Lifestyles
- Words: lifestyle, routine, well-being, to commute, to switch off, sedentary
- Debate: busy city life or a simpler, slower life?
Health & well-being
- Words: diet, to exercise, to sleep well, stress, mental health, balance
- Debate: good habits or bad habits? How do body and mind work together?
Beliefs & values
- Words: belief, value, faith, respect, tolerance, equality
- Debate: tradition or change? How do we respect difference?
- Give your opinion without judging other people.
Subcultures
- Words: subculture, urban tribe, to belong to, online community, taste
- Debate: belonging and self-expression, or the pressure to fit in?
- Always talk about subcultures in a positive way, as identity and respect.
Language & identity
- Words: mother tongue, bilingual, dialect, indigenous language, to preserve a language
- Debate: why learn languages? Why keep minority languages alive?
Each lesson works the same way: learn its key words, say what you think and why, and link your ideas.
Which word means travelling to work or school every day? To commute.
Which word describes a life with very little exercise? Sedentary.
What must you avoid when you talk about beliefs? Judging other people. Give a balanced opinion.
A person who speaks two languages is…? Bilingual.
How should you present a subculture? Positively: as a way to show identity, with respect.