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UNIT 12. A new langauge a new culture

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Learning situation of Unit 12: Rocío Osorno: We are a community Final product: A social media profile with some posts for an important figure of Andalusian culture, bearing in mind which kind of app they would use the most. Session 1 1. Who is Rocío Osorno? 2. Social media: Pro/cons 3. SDG17. Partnership for the goals: Main idea.  How can we use social media to solve global problems all together?  Session 2 1. Pablo Picasso, a revolutionary: What information is correct?   2. Correct the previous exercise with the video 3. What social media app would have been his favourite and why 4. Research.  Choose 1 Andalusian figure. What social media app would have been his/her favourite and why? Session 3 1. Most popular abbreviations in social media 2. Reading. The Art of Writing Captions for Instagram The Art of Writing Captions for Instagram Have you ever read the captions that accompany Instagram posts and wished you could write captions like that too? Well, you're not al...
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Unit 11. Luisa Roldán: Choose whatever makes you happy

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 Final product: A cover letter for a foreign company in which they wish to work according to the profile that they have been given Session 1 1. Who is Luisa Roldan? Reflection about the quotation   2. Life choices: Match the picture to the corresponding collocation + Is there anything you would like to do?  apply for a job / get some work experience / quit your job / retire early / take a gap year Session 2 1. Quality education: Race of ideas   2. Video Quality education  3. Discussion questions -How can we ensure that everyone has access to quality education? -What can we do to help improve education in our own community? -How can we use education to make a positive impact in the world? 4. Research: Education in the country of origin of the person of your profile Session 3 2. Reading: Four jobs that have recently emerged. What job is it? a. data analyst   b. content creator    c. renewable energy technician    e. artificial intell...
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Unit 10. Victorio & Lucchino: Some people make fashion, others create fashion

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  Final product: A poster about different urban styles Session 1 Extra practice of vocabulary Session 2 1. Consumerism: How do you feel when you buy new clothes? 2. Shopping scenes: Describe the pictures using the vocabulary 2. Video:    3. Consumerism Conversation Questions :  a. How has consumerism changed since the time of your parents?  b. Does consumerism affect men and women differently? Who are the most consumerist?  c. Has consumerism made our society better or worse? Why?  d. Do you normally buy in sales and Black Friday unnecessary things? Session 3 1. Fast fashion 2. Reading comprehension. Fast fashion, a danger for the planet Fast fashion is a term used to describe the fashion industry that produces trendy clothing at a rapid pace with low prices. However, the truth behind fast fashion is not as glamorous as it seems. Fast fashion is causing immense harm to the planet. If we take a closer look at fast fashion, we will see that it is built ...
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Unit 9. Carmen de Burgos: Equality is a basic human right

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Final product: A puppet theatre about an important female in history. Groups cannot repeat the same area of knowledge. Session 1 Create a definition of gender equality Session 2 1. Hedy Lamarr. The mother of WiFi: What statements do you think are true?  1. Hedy Lamarr was born in France  2. She was a famous actress in the Golden Age of Hollywood 3. She invented a device that led to the creation of Bluetooth technology  4. Lamarr had no formal education  5. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 1960 3. Writing. Describe a woman you admire and explain why. Session 3 Write a statement that summarises each paragraph: Elizabeth Bennet is a literary character that has captivated readers for over 200 years. Her strong personality, intelligence, independence and refusal to conform to the societal expectations of her time make her an icon of feminism in literature, particularly in the Romantic period. In Jane Austen's novel, which is called "Pride and Prejudic...
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Unit 8. Ángel León: All chefs are crazy, so am I

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 Final product: The creation of their restaurant, which includes a menu, international dishes and a plan to avoid wasting food. Session 1 Extra practice of vocabulary: Session 2 1. Veganism: What do you know about it? Do you know any vegan? 2. Vegan life: Are those statements true or false? Answer before you listen the video  1. Veganism means not eating any animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs. 2. Vegans only eat vegetables.  3. Veganism is a lifestyle choice that involves not using or wearing any products made from animals.  4. Vegans can get all the nutrients they need from a plant-based diet.  5. Being vegan means you have to give up all your favorite foods.  6. Veganism is only for people who care about animals.  7. Veganism is becoming more popular and there are many vegan options available now.  4. Vegan dishes : Look for three vegan dishes to include in the menu of your restaurant  Session 3 Warm-up activity: 2. Read...
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Unit 7. Pepe Larios: Being an environmental activist is like being a detective

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Final product: A request in Change.org to persuade about the situation concerning endangered species in the world and Andalusia. Session 1 Extra practice of vocabulary: Match the pictures with the environmental issue tha shows 3. Read the comments of some environmental experts: Suggest a way to improve the situation  Session 2 1. Zero waste. What is it? 2. Listening. A zero waste life. Write down her habits 3. My zero waste life. Ideas for reducing waste 4. Let's recycle.  Place the vocabulary into the correct recycling bin Session 3 1. Hard future: What are the most important problems that the world is going through?   Session 4 1. Life on land a below water: Vocabulary race about animals   3. Sacred animals:  Choose a country with a sacred animal and explain why it is so important Session 5   1. Studying animals: Advantages/disadvantages   2 . Reading: Scientists use robot chick to study penguins.  What statement summarises better each paragrap...
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