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Which subject	English
What age group	Adult courses
What topic	Conversation about Canadian Immigration & Culture Shock
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Lesson Introduction: Navigating Canadian Immigration and Culture Shock

Welcome, Everyone!

Icebreaker Activity: "My First Impressions"

To kick off our lesson on Canadian Immigration and Culture Shock, let's start with an engaging icebreaker! This activity will help us to warm up and share some personal experiences, which will form the foundation of our discussion today.

Steps:

1. Pair Up: Turn to the person next to you and introduce yourself.

2. Share Your Story: In your pairs, take turns sharing:

   • If you’ve ever moved to a new country, what was your first impression?
   • If you haven’t moved, think of a place you visited that felt very different from where you live now. What surprised you the most?

3. Reflect Together: After both partners have shared, discuss:

   • What were the cultural differences you noticed?
   • How did those differences make you feel? Excited, overwhelmed, confused?

4. Group Sharing: After a few minutes of discussion in pairs, we will gather as a group to share insights that emerged from your conversations.

Purpose

This introductory activity will not only activate your existing knowledge about the topic but will also allow you to connect with your peers. Understanding how we perceive cultural differences is a crucial step in addressing the real challenges faced by newcomers to Canada.

Transition

Now that we’ve warmed up and shared our experiences, let’s dive into the heart of today’s lesson on Canadian immigration. We’ll explore the various paths individuals take to enter Canada, the challenges they face, and the concepts of culture shock that many newcomers experience during their transition.

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Let’s begin our journey into Canadian immigration! 🌍✨