12 Activities for Teaching ESL Students About British Culture

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Ask your ESL students what comes to mind when they think of England.

The responses will inevitably include “football/soccer,” “Big Ben” or “drinking tea.”

These are definitely all things Great Britain is known for.

But British culture is more than just tea and biscuits.

As an ESL teacher, you’re a valuable tool for students to improve their British English skills. However, you’re also a window into another country.

Use some of your lessons as a cultural exchange to help your students gain a deeper understanding of British culture.

Source: Fluentu


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