A  little worksheet on language and culture  that always promotes discussion and a few laughs along the way. Good for cultural comparison too and what is behind the euphemism. It goes well with the nine minute US video for which there is a link at the bottom. Be warned - some might find it offensive.  The first two minutes make the point strongly enough. 



I usually ask students to work iin pairs or small groups to speculate on the meaning of the euphemisms some of which are very obvious and familiar and others a little more obscure especially if you are not British.



There are also lots of articles out there too and a partiuclarly language and culture  one from The Economist in 2011. If interested I can send you it.

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Culture, intercultural communication, cross-cultural communication

Euphemisms

euphemisms

A  little worksheet on language and culture  that always promotes discussion and a few laughs along the way. Good for cultural comparison too and what is behind…