A Level English Language Induction bundle - Americanisms

An introductory or induction lesson bundle which introduces an accessible topical language issue: attitudes to Americanisms.

The materials are intended to get students talking to each other at the start of the course and generate topical language debate linked to lexis and language change.

The materials include:

1. Worksheet in Word containing 2 preparatory activities: a) simple research into loan words and b) listening to a BBC Radio programme called Americanize! (A hyperlink to the radio resource is contained in the worksheet.)
   This can be set an an enrolment challenge or first homework after an initial icebreaker meet-and-greet session.

2. PowerPoint for first lesson use which includes the answers to the loan word research, a link to a Kahoot game and to a David Mitchell Soapbox video about Americanisms to stimulate debate into attitudes about Americanisms. This can be edited to set your own deadline or remove the homework task.

3. Assignment sheet in Word for first homework