The first episode examines the Australian enthusiasm for sport and how this may be intimidating for a new migrant. Addresses the importance of standing up for one’s rights in situations where others may take advantage of a migrant’s lack of familiarity with English. The second episode outlines the importance of accepting cultural differences so as not give offence as well as examining the use of common idioms. A degree of familiarity with spoken English is assumed.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
304806
Language
English
Subject category
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → English language - Study and teaching - Foreign speakers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)