[Help] What would you teach someone from abroad about British Culture?

[Albion in the north]

Hi all. If you follow the "Russia invades Ukraine" thread at all, you will know that my wife and I are going to Ukraine on the 20th to volunteering in an orphanage for a week. The orphanage is for 14-18 year olds and they live and study in a college learning different trades and skills. There are 24 females and 53 males. One of the things that they have suggested we might be able to do for them is to teach the young adults something about British culture. Their level of speaking English is quite low. My wife does speak Ukrainian as well as English. So I am looking for ideas and any pointers to online resources to highlight the best that this sceptred Isle has to offer. Anyone that has worked as an ESOL teacher? I will be taking a BHAFC shirt with me!

 

[Albion in the north]

I’ve also sent you a pack; scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Hope all goes well.

Thanks fella. Much appreciated.

 

[raymondo]

If you feel it appropriate...you might explain to the teenagers that UK life isn't perfect and some aspects of Ukrainian culture and society will be equal to or better than those in the UK.

 

[Albion in the north]

I’ve also sent you a pack; scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Hope all goes well.

Cheers buddy. Really appreciated.

 

[Albion in the north]

A couple of parcels arrived today. Im blown away by your generosity and this one did make me laugh.

 

[Stat Brother]

A couple of parcels arrived today. Im blown away by your generosity and this one did make me laugh.

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That would be mine.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

I'm personally not a fan, but everyone abroad seems to love Mr Bean. Work it in in a small dose perhaps.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Another power pack has just been ordered. Respect to you and the missus for making this trip.

 

[Albion in the north]

Another power pack has just been ordered. Respect to you and the missus for making this trip.

You, sir, are a gentleman. Much appreciated.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'm personally not a fan, but everyone abroad seems to love Mr Bean. Work it in in a small dose perhaps.

Good point as language won’t be an issue.

 

[Albion in the north]

Ive made a little football quiz for the students. Printed off pictures of Ukrainian players that have played in the Uk. Plus one curveball..
5 current players, 4 who previously played and our very own RDZ.
How many do you all know? And what clubs do they play for?

 

[Albion in the north]

Got back in the early hours of sunday morning. Pretty intense week, a bit of an emotional rollercoaster with some incredibly lovely and appreciative people. Flew to Rzeszow in Poland then a 9 hour overland trip, crossing the border at around 3 in the morning. Great welcome and a concert held in our "honour". Lots of donations for the children for which they were all grateful, especially the powerbanks and toiletries, partly funded by the wonderful people of NSC. 5 air alarms which meant a few hours spent with the kids underground, singing and playing Uno. Did a quiz on English football and the Ukrainians that have played or are stil playing in England. Played Volleyball with some of them, my 58yo knees didnt thank me for that. Taught them to cook apple crumble and was then treated to an amazing tea party with the students. Another cultural quiz about the Uk, a tour of the college, taken to watch the Philharmonic Orchestra one night and pretty much treated like royalty. One of the students said that others had visited before but no one had actually interacted with the students before. Other trips and projects with them will be discussed but one of the things I am keen to work on is getting them an outdoor sports area. Currently in disrepair and in need of a new all weather covering. Ive attached some images and if anyone has questions Ill answer when I can. Thanks all.

 

[Weststander]

I haven’t yet donated. Is this through a charity, if yes kindly provide the details.

 

[Albion in the north]

I haven’t yet donated. Is this through a charity, if yes kindly provide the details.

Here is the gofundme page

Donate to Teenage orphans in Ukraine, organized by Ian Cioch

Hi, my name is Mandy Cioch. Me and my friends Oksana Karmasyn, Dave Fisher, Oksana Fisher, Enzo L… Ian Cioch needs your support for Teenage orphans in Ukraine

www.gofundme.com

 

[Weststander]

Here is the gofundme page

Donate to Teenage orphans in Ukraine, organized by Ian Cioch

Hi, my name is Mandy Cioch. Me and my friends Oksana Karmasyn, Dave Fisher, Oksana Fisher, Enzo L… Ian Cioch needs your support for Teenage orphans in Ukraine

www.gofundme.com

Will do, thank you and for your kind deeds.

 

[Albion in the north]

Will do, thank you and for your kind deeds.

Thanks. No problem

 

[Publius Ovidius]

How to sit around a pool bar in full sun with no hat or sun cream on drinking beer at 10;:30 in the morning with a huge belly, northern accent and loads of tats of England flags and a football badge.

Archetype Brit

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

How to sit around a pool bar in full sun with no hat or sun cream on drinking beer at 10;:30 in the morning with a huge belly, northern accent and loads of tats of England flags and a football badge.

Archetype Brit

It's not all about you Dave

 

[Publius Ovidius]

It's not all about you Dave

Oi. No tats

 

[Publius Ovidius]

It's not all about you Dave

 

[Albion my Albion]

Don't care what Tom Hark Preston Park says on any message board. He thinks he's a know-it-all and doesn't really know anything.