E.L.I.O.T._2nd group_ Learning Units 14 SCHOOL PARTNERS | Page 43

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
Title
Goals of the Unit
Learning
Outcomes
ENGLISH
LOST IN TRANSLATION- “HIT THE IDIOMS”
to understand the importance of knowing both the
language and the culture of another country
to compare the idioms of their own country to the British
ones
to learn how and when to use idioms in everyday
speaking
Students:
will learn the definition of “idiom”
will learn the “culture of differences” between L1 and L2
will become aware that translation sometimes cannot be
a simple “literal translation” word-to-word.
will determine the difference between literal and
figurative meanings of idioms.
will learn new vocabulary.
Key competences
Learn to learn
Communication in the mother tongue
Communication in a foreign language
Cultural awareness and expression
Skills
( Referring to a single competence)
Contents
(contents for each competence )
the ability to communicate both orally
and in writing in a variety of
communicative situations knowledge of societal
conventions
the ability to understand spoken
messages knowledge of vocabulary and
functional grammar
the ability to use drama techniques knowledge of Drama techniques