Global Speaker Week / Grades 5-13
Bring diversity into your classroom in this week full of language games, projects, activities and dynamic discussions focused on our shared global future. At the heart of this program is a focus on multiculturalism and building a better future through cooperation. Our InterACT Global English teachers come from all over the world and share their cultures and inspire your students with their English fluency and confidence. Their infectious "you can do this, too" attitude encourages kids to improve their English skills and develop the skills to cross cultural boundaries. Your students will follow their curiosity to new countries and learn how Global English can open the doors of opportunity.
How it works
The English project week is normally 5-days, Monday-Friday. Students receive 5-6 instruction hours per day. The course is modular and includes fixed and selectable lessons.
Every week includes the core modules:
Team Building Activities
Global Speaker Meet and Greet
Speak Up!
Sports and Language games
In addition, 2 or 3 key modules can also be selected:
Our Voices, Our Future — A constructive debate which asks: How can we build a better future?
Welcome to My Home Town — Local knowledge & storytelling skills
Save Our Planet! — Understanding & inhibiting climate change
English Theater Games — Roleplaying, empathy & improvisation
Cookies! — The power of sharing food & working together in the kitchen
Global Speaker Rotation — A lesson from each InterACT Teaching Artist on their special subject of choice
The Global Speaker Week concludes with an optional presentation for families and student peers.
IMPACT
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Differentiated content based on age and language level
Practice communicating about practical topics like work, food, culture, sports and travel
Listen and communicate with a diverse team of Global English speakers
CREATIVE COMPETENCIES
Inspiration provided by role models who mastered English as a second language
Broadens horizons with diverse experiences and global perspectives.
Develops students intercultural communicative competencies
Fosters empathy for new cultures and perspectives
