Exploring English: Language and Culture

"Exploring English: Language and Culture" is a fantastic course in four weeks that will improve our productive (writing and speaking) and receptive (reading and listening) skills. Every week deals with a different subject: week 1 explores English language and its importance in the world; week 2 is about Music and how it makes a difference; week 3 describes the Countryside, and week 4 focuses on Literature. It goes without saying that they are used to help us to learn English the best way possible. That is, by using words and structures in context we will capture concepts and understand a new vision of life and the world.

Teachers deserve special mention. Professionalism, seriousness and love for what they do is what has always characterised British Council. It is particularly remarkable the way they interact and encourage us to continue learning by providing us with additional material and resources. They are always there doing their best and solving every doubt (sometimes it seems they do not sleep!). Without their support, it would not be possible to move forward and interact with them and our classmates.

Last but not least, learners. We are like a family, supporting one another and sharing our views on everything. Through our classmates’ commentaries we learn and open our minds to different societies, sometimes far distant from ours but always retaining that magic that makes us be better, more understanding human beings. They will always be in our hearts.

In conclusion," Exploring English: Language and Culture" is an unforgettable course that you should definitely join if you want to enjoy your learning process and discover a new way to learn English successfully.

I reallly enjoyed this course. As a Latin American English student I learned much of the English Culture along the coure. Since the British Countrysides, which I had a more surface view, the unique view and description of the landscapes are maginc and I would love to go there to know directly. The Shakespeare introduction for me was a great surperise that now I think that Shakespeare works are not far from my knowledge and taking some more time to read his works I am sure I would learn much more of the English literature and history. As I also looked in more detail the history of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle environment and main facts that sorrpunded his main creation I also discovered more and great details of this work. I also liked a lot taking contact with other guys and girls around the world and it was another thing that i enjoyed, the opportunity to know much more about far places that I had not know before more, places like Pakistan, Japan, Ukraine, Polland, Russia, Myanmar, I would say it was also a great experience interchanging many information with my partners. I also enjoyed a lot the conversations, summaries, suggestions from the guys and girls Tina, Chris, Greta and Chris. I at last would like to thank for your valuable support and I would like the covid age finish very soon in England and all the countries as well. Hope all fo you be happy and see you..! Thank You a very LOT..!

I think our topic about language and culture is a very rich one. The videos recorded by the presenters and editors are really great as they direct the learners to the main point of each topic.
I like much that concept of learning the language by discussing various topics like music and culture. I will always remember Sally's words about practicing the language through typing speeches in the comments that can be turned into chatting with natives on Facebook or any other website to practice the language after the course.
Speaking to one self is another outstanding idea that I will follow to improve my language.
You are an awesome team as I enjoy your conversation in live videos. I interact with you, laugh with you and got much positive energy after your talks.
Thanks a bunch!

It’s an engaging course taking as a starting point our feelings towards language and the importance of the indivisible union of language and culture, as culture is reflected through language by means of speech in verse or prose. We learned in the course why it is said English is a global language and the influence of technology in learning English and how it has changed the way to learn the language. We reviewed the use of the passive voice, the comparatives, superlatives, relative clauses and their significance in literature. We also learned about the relevance of music in culture and how music influences people’s life in society and picked up some of the best known musicians.
Besides we saw the usefulness of music in language learning and how to choose what kind of music would be better to use in our classrooms. We also touched another theme, and it was the nature of the country as a unique part of learning about culture, it’s a really nice experience picturing or having some knowledge about different regions and their most beautiful sites. Finally we got some information about some of the best writers of the country and something essential, we all had the opportunity to share information related to everything discussed from our homelands.

Thank you so much for this course, Exploring English, it was really helpful and interesting.
The comments of the participants were great and all the videos were amazing.
I could review some grammar rules in the 4 weeks of the course.
In week 1, the explanation about English as a Global language and the discussion were really practical and easy to understand.
In week 2, talking about British musicians was so fun and we could learn about the program SoCo, that's fantastic. another interesting part was that the participants could sing and record their songs using the site vocaroo, I loved.
In week 3, we could see the Britsh countryside and learn more about places in the UK, I was amazed by the places.
In the last week, 4, we talked about literature and it was marvelous. To know more about the Shakesperare's Globe, British writers and share our knowledge with the others were incredible. The tips that were given her were essentials.

It's not only great opportunity to improve your language but also really great fun! I enjoy every minute of this course. I think that the best part of the course is the contact with different people from all over the world. Everyone are friendly and helpful and you can fill relaxed and give your best without stress. People are sharing their experience and thoughts what makes a special bond between all the students and gives us great opportunity to learn not only from tutors, but also form each other. No matter how well you speak English you can always teach something another people and learn something form them. Materials presented during the course are short but really interesting. They let us think about some important issues and make learning easier. It is also important that you can learn in the way you like, without a rush, without critisism, just whenever you are ready. I would recommend the course to everyone interested in English language and the way that it is connected with culture, especially British culture.