Lesson Plans

A.1.02 - What is culture?

10 minutes

  • Very short theoretical input to set the scene.
  • 6 definitions of culture will be presented and volunteers get a little time (1minute) to choose one or two of the definitions that describe culture in their opinion and take a note.
  • Then they will be told that all of the definitions are part of the culture and they will be presented with an iceberg model regarding visible and invisible parts of culture.
  • Tutor should make this part as interactive as possible and do not hurry. Take your time reading out the definitions.
  • Ask rhetorical questions when showing the iceberg instead of just reading out the key words on the PPT.


Projector and Screen or suitable blank surface; Laptop or Computer; PowerPoint Presentation; Copies of worksheet R.1.2 for learners