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class video worksheet LEVEL 1

Unit 1  Who do you think you are?

Before you watch

1   Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
1 How would you describe your identity?
2 What does nationality mean to you?
3 Are you happy with your accent in English? Do you think accents are important?
Why or why not?
4 Would you say that your personality is the same or different when you speak in
English compared to when you speak in your native language? Why or why not?

2 Complete the words related to language learning.

1 ac   e   t
2 n   ti   e l   n   u   ge
3 sp   lli   g
4 g   a   ma   
5 fl   en   y
6 int   na   i   n
7 v   ca   ula   y
8 i   i   m

While you watch

3 Watch the video and check the items from Exercise 2 that
are mentioned.

4 Choose the correct option, a, b, or c.

1 Some of the speakers think that their personal identity is linked to their …
a) religion. b) nationality. c) profession.
2 One of the speakers says that their personal identity is connected to …
a) music. b) art. c) books.
3 One speaker says he feels … his nationality.
a) proud of b) indifferent to c) ashamed of
4 All the speakers agree that having an accent is … disadvantage.
a) a huge b) a small c) not really a
5 Most speakers agree that their personality … when they speak English.
a) changes significantly
b) doesn’t change significantly
c) doesn’t change at all
6 Some of the speakers say that it’s … to make jokes in English.
a) easier b) just as easy c) harder

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After you watch

5 What are the most important features that define your personal
identity? Rank them in order of importance on the arrow. Can you
think of any other defining features?

culture  ​education  ​gender  ​language  ​nationality

least important most important

       

6   Ask your classmates questions and complete the table.

Then report to the class.
Least important factor
Most important factor
Student defining your personal
defining personal identity
identity
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Over to you

7   Work in groups and discuss the statements.

1 Nationality is an outdated concept, which is no longer relevant in our
globalized society.
2 It’s more important to speak accurate English than fluent English.

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