Culture

B1 – Intermediate

Culture includes things like moral standards, religious views, representations, social standards, and behavioral patterns. It has a major influence on our everyday practices, including how we converse and presume, what we wear, what we consider, how we sit at the table, and how we engage in conversation with others. But what role does culture play in our society?

Let’s listen to the audio and read the transcript below about culture.

https://listenaminute.com/c/culture.html

Discussion Questions:

1. What do you think is interesting about your culture?
2. Should an individual know much about their own culture? Why or why not?
3. When people from other countries think about your culture, what do they usually think of?
4. What does it mean to be polite in your culture?
5. What is considered rude in your culture?