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Culture surprises: a blog about my first month in Japan

Holly moved from Mumbai to Osaka for work and blogs about five customs that surprised her; students compare them with their own culture.

A2Adults40 minBlog post

About this lesson

An A2 reading lesson (blog post). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.

Level
A2
Skill
Reading
Type
Blog post
Students
Adults
Time
About 40 minutes
Topic
Countries & cultures
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Matching
Key words
take off, bow, tip, convenience store, busy, share
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Understand a blog post about customs in another country
  • Talk about customs and polite behavior in your own country
  • Write a short blog paragraph with tips for visitors