E.L.I.O.T._2nd group_ Learning Units 14 SCHOOL PARTNERS

E.L.I.O.T. - ENHANCING LITERACY BASIC SKILLS AND FIGHTING DROPOUT WITH CROSS-CURRICULAR THEATRICAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ID Number: 2016-1-IT02-KA219-024165 Learning Unit template Subject ENGLISH Title Lost in Translation – IDIOMS Goals of the Unit  Explore the importance of idioms to learn a foreign language and culture  Realize that culture and language are inseparable  Investigate about idioms in their native language and in English  Enlarge vocabulary  Understand the meaning of Idioms and the differences among cultures to express the same ideas By the end of the unit students, should be able to: Learning Outcomes  gain knowledge about the topic  understand the link between language and culture  learn how to use drama techniques to convey information.  enlarge their vocabulary and cultural awareness Key competences  Cultural and social awareness  Promoting communication in a foreign language and linguistic diversity  Learning how to use drama techniques to convey information.  Developing motivation, initiative and confidence, leadership collaboration skills, respect and gender balanced team work  Promoting speaking and written skills  Creating a digital book and/or a film Skills  Cultural and social awareness Contents Students will be exposed to a different culture and social 1

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