Exercise 1
Discuss the questions in pairs.
1. What is culture shock in your opinion?
How do people feel when they
experience culture shock?
2. Have you ever experienced culture
shock? Where was it? Why were you
shocked?
3. Can culture shock have positive e ects
on tourists? Give a couple of examples.
Exercise 2
Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
came, aback, dropped, touched,
mind-blowing, caught, reality
1. The chaotic tra c and constant honking of horns in the bustling cities
_________ as a complete shock; it was overwhelming.
2. The intense work culture, with long hours and minimal vacation time,
was a shocking _________ to me…
3. My jaw _________ when I felt the energy of the Carnival festivities; the
vibrant colours, samba music, and dancing were unlike anything I'd ever
seen.
4. The futuristic technology and ultra-modern cities were _________; it felt
like stepping into a science ction world.
5. Aggressive sales tactics in local markets _________ me o guard. I
literally couldn’t walk the streets!
6. I was taken _________ when a friend scolded me for being a few minutes
late; it felt terrible!
7. I was _________ by the " ka" tradition, where people take time to enjoy
co ee and connect with others; it made me appreciate the simple joys of
life.
1. Do you think they describe positive or negative culture shock?
2. Which countries are being referred to in these sentences?
3. Have you ever encountered culture shocks like these?
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Exercise 3
Imagine a traveler came to your home country.
How would they nish the following sentences when
discussing their experiences of culture shock?
1. … came as a complete shock.
2. … was a shocking reality to me.
3. my jaw dropped when…
4. … was mind-blowing.
5. … caught me o guard.
6. I was taken aback when…
7. I was touched by…
Think about South Korea. What things do
you think would surprise you there?
Exercise 4
Watch a video [https://drive.google.com/ le/d/
1ZX129icb4We1ZmxZwIxpi23JiphtjAY2/view?usp=sharing]
about culture shock in South Korea and write down the
things that surprised people in South Korea.
original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vppk_97KCVo&t=396s
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Exercise 5
Work in pairs and discuss the di erences between South
Korea and Europe mentioned in the video. Write down as
many points as you can remember.
Then watch the video [https://drive.google.com/ le/d/
1ZX129icb4We1ZmxZwIxpi23JiphtjAY2/view?usp=sharing].
Complete and check your notes.
Exercise 6
Discuss the questions in pairs.
1. What was the most surprising to you in the video? Why?
2. Do you think it’s ok that people are a ectionate in the street? Why
do you think people don’t show their feelings in public in Germany?
3. What do you think about dating life in Korea and Europe? Which
approach is closer to you?
4. Do you think our society is as competitive and pushy as in Korea? Is
it a positive or a negative trend?
5. What should we implement in our country from Korea?
The video was made by people in Korea who are not
native English speakers, so they might make mistakes
in pronunciation, vocabulary, or grammar.
Exercise 7
Read the sentences and highlight the grammar or lexical
mistakes in each sentence. How can you correct them?
1. There is so many couples in Korea.
2. The positive thing is everybody is strict.
3. In Germany, everything is crowded.
4. If the bus is coming, everyone is pushing inside the bus.
5. Nobody is taking care about the others.
6. It’s normal to date multiple person at a time.
As you can see, it's not a signi cant issue because
the speakers were able to express their opinions.
However, sometimes, using vocabulary or grammar
incorrectly can result in misunderstandings.
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Exercise 8
Read the sentences and nd the mistakes.
Then substitute the wrong words with the
correct ones from the box.
tidy, gang, sleepwalker, diamond, stroke
1. I want to leave the place clean and accurate before we go.
2. Several bands were operating in this area breaking into the houses
and robbing them.
3. My sister is a lunatic! Once I woke up and she was walking around
the house but she was actually sleeping.
4. Her boyfriend got her a ring with a brilliant! Now they’re engaged!
5. I looked after my grandma after she had an insult.
Exercise 9
Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
band, insult, accurate, lunatic, brilliant
1. The scientist's calculations were incredibly ___________ and they led
her to incredible discoveries!
2. It's never okay to ___________ someone based on their appearance
or background.
3. She's got a ___________ sense of humour.
4. He drives like a ___________, ignoring speed limits, and making
sudden manoeuvres that put everyone on the road at risk.
5. I’m going to see my favourite ___________ perform live next weekend;
I can't wait to hear their music in person.
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Exercise 10
Read the information box about your country.
Write down the most surprising positive and negative things.
Role-play conversations like the ones in the video.
Then change the roles.
Student A
Bhutan
• Bhutan measures well-being using Gross
National Happiness (GNH) instead of GDP.
• Tourism in Bhutan is regulated, and there's
a daily tari for tourists.
• In Bhutan, chilli peppers are a staple in
their diet, and the cuisine is known for its
spicy and avourful dishes.
Student B
Japan
• Japan boasts punctual and e cient public
transportation, such as the Shinkansen
(bullet trains).
• Japanese culture places great emphasis on
social norms and customs, like removing
shoes before entering homes and bowing
as a sign of respect.
• The Japanese have a strong work ethic,
often leading to long working hours and a
concept called "karoshi," which refers to
death from overwork.
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