( B1 ) B1 — Leçon 19
Living in a Global World
Talking about globalization, international communication, cultural diversity, global challenges and living in an interconnected world.
( 01 ) Introduction
🎯 Objectifs de la leçon
Dans cette leçon, vous apprenez à parler de la mondialisation : communication internationale, diversité culturelle, voyages, défis mondiaux et vie dans un monde interconnecté.
Vous travaillerez le present perfect, for / since, les comparatifs (more … than, as … as), les modaux should / can / must et le first conditional.
Parler de la mondialisation.
Parler des différences et des similitudes entre les cultures.
Discuter de la diversité culturelle.
Parler des voyages et des relations internationales.
Expliquer comment Internet rapproche les personnes.
Parler des avantages et des défis d'un monde globalisé.
Exprimer son opinion sur des questions internationales.
Comparer différentes cultures et modes de vie.
Parler de l'importance de l'anglais dans le monde.
Proposer des solutions à certains problèmes mondiaux.
Utiliser le present perfect, les comparatifs, should / can / must et le first conditional.
Participer à une discussion de 3 à 5 minutes.
( 02 ) Vocabulary
📚 Vocabulaire du monde globalisé
A. Globalization — la mondialisation
globalization
la mondialisation
global
mondial
international
international
worldwide
dans le monde entier
country
le pays
nation
la nation
continent
le continent
population
la population
economy
l'économie
international trade
le commerce international
global market
le marché mondial
international company
l'entreprise internationale
foreign country
le pays étranger
foreign language
la langue étrangère
international organization
l'organisation internationale
global community
la communauté mondiale
B. Culture and Diversity — culture et diversité
culture
la culture
cultural difference
la différence culturelle
cultural diversity
la diversité culturelle
tradition
la tradition
custom
la coutume
language
la langue
religion
la religion
nationality
la nationalité
identity
l'identité
lifestyle
le mode de vie
cultural background
l'origine culturelle
local culture
la culture locale
foreign culture
la culture étrangère
multicultural
multiculturel
respect
le respect
tolerance
la tolérance
C. International Communication — la communication internationale
communication
la communication
international communication
la communication internationale
online communication
la communication en ligne
social media
les réseaux sociaux
Internet
Internet
video call
l'appel vidéo
message
le message
l'e-mail
information
l'information
connection
la connexion / le lien
international relationship
la relation internationale
language barrier
la barrière de la langue
common language
la langue commune
translation
la traduction
D. Global Challenges — les défis mondiaux
climate change
le changement climatique
pollution
la pollution
poverty
la pauvreté
unemployment
le chômage
inequality
l'inégalité
migration
la migration
war
la guerre
peace
la paix
global warming
le réchauffement climatique
food security
la sécurité alimentaire
water shortage
la pénurie d'eau
natural disaster
la catastrophe naturelle
global problem
le problème mondial
international cooperation
la coopération internationale
E. Useful verbs — les verbes utiles
communicate
communiquer
connect
connecter / relier
travel
voyager
cooperate
coopérer
respect
respecter
understand
comprendre
learn
apprendre
compare
comparer
protect
protéger
solve
résoudre
improve
améliorer
share
partager
( 03 ) Useful Expressions
💬 Expressions utiles
I think globalization is important.
Je pense que la mondialisation est importante.
In my opinion, the world is becoming more connected.
À mon avis, le monde devient plus connecté.
From my point of view, cultural diversity is important.
De mon point de vue, la diversité culturelle est importante.
Different countries have different traditions.
Des pays différents ont des traditions différentes.
People may have different ways of living.
Les gens peuvent avoir des modes de vie différents.
We should respect other cultures.
Nous devrions respecter les autres cultures.
One advantage of globalization is better communication.
Un avantage de la mondialisation est une meilleure communication.
People can communicate more easily.
Les gens peuvent communiquer plus facilement.
International travel has become easier.
Les voyages internationaux sont devenus plus faciles.
The Internet connects people around the world.
Internet relie les personnes du monde entier.
One disadvantage is cultural misunderstanding.
Un inconvénient est le malentendu culturel.
Language barriers can create problems.
Les barrières linguistiques peuvent créer des problèmes.
We should work together.
Nous devrions travailler ensemble.
Countries need to cooperate.
Les pays doivent coopérer.
People should learn about other cultures.
Les gens devraient découvrir les autres cultures.
If we communicate better, we can understand each other better.
Si nous communiquons mieux, nous pouvons mieux nous comprendre.
( 04 ) Grammar
🧠 Parler du monde d'aujourd'hui
1. Present Perfect
The world has changed a lot.
have/has + participe passé : résultat présent d'un changement.
Technology has connected people.
has connected : le lien existe encore aujourd'hui.
International travel has become easier.
has become : évolution jusqu'à maintenant.
People have become more connected.
have become : sujet pluriel.
2. For / Since
for + durée (five years) · since + point de départ (2022).
I have lived here for five years.
for + durée (five years).
I have worked with international people since 2022.
since + point de départ (2022).
3. Comparatifs et as … as
Life in cities is more expensive than life in villages.
more + adjectif long + than.
Some countries are more developed than others.
comparatif de supériorité.
English is more widely used than many other languages.
more widely used than : comparaison d'usage.
This country is as diverse as that one.
as + adjectif + as : égalité.
Communication is as important as technology.
as important as : aussi important que.
4. Modaux : should / can / must
We should respect different cultures.
should = conseil / recommandation.
The Internet can connect people.
can = capacité / possibilité.
Countries must work together to solve global problems.
must = obligation forte.
5. First Conditional
If + présent simple, will + base verbale : une condition réelle et sa conséquence future.
If people communicate better, they will understand each other.
If + présent, will + base verbale.
If countries cooperate, they will solve problems more easily.
first conditional : condition réelle.
If we protect the environment, future generations will benefit.
conséquence future probable.
( 05 ) Conversation
💬 A Global World
John
Do you think the world is becoming more global?
Penses-tu que le monde devient plus global ?
Mary
Yes, definitely. People can communicate with each other much more easily today.
Oui, tout à fait. Les gens peuvent communiquer entre eux beaucoup plus facilement aujourd'hui.
John
I agree. The Internet has changed international communication.
Je suis d'accord. Internet a changé la communication internationale.
Mary
Yes. We can talk to people from different countries every day.
Oui. Nous pouvons parler chaque jour à des personnes de différents pays.
John
Do you think globalization has only advantages?
Penses-tu que la mondialisation n'a que des avantages ?
Mary
No. There are advantages and disadvantages.
Non. Il y a des avantages et des inconvénients.
John
What is one advantage?
Quel est un avantage ?
Mary
People can learn about other cultures and find international opportunities.
Les gens peuvent découvrir d'autres cultures et trouver des opportunités internationales.
John
That's true. What about the disadvantages?
C'est vrai. Et les inconvénients ?
Mary
Cultural misunderstandings can sometimes create problems.
Les malentendus culturels peuvent parfois créer des problèmes.
John
I agree. What can we do about that?
Je suis d'accord. Que pouvons-nous faire à ce sujet ?
Mary
We should learn about other cultures and respect cultural differences.
Nous devrions découvrir les autres cultures et respecter les différences culturelles.
John
That's a good idea. I think learning foreign languages is also important.
C'est une bonne idée. Je pense qu'apprendre des langues étrangères est aussi important.
Mary
Absolutely. Languages help people communicate and understand each other.
Absolument. Les langues aident les gens à communiquer et à se comprendre.
( 06 ) Listening
🎧 Living in an International World
Écoutez l’enregistrement sans lire le script, puis répondez aux 5 questions.
1. How do people communicate internationally?
2. What has become more common?
3. What can create challenges?
4. What is important in a global world?
5. What happens if people learn about other cultures?
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( 07 ) Reading
📖 Living Together in a Global World
People today are more connected than ever before. The Internet allows people from different countries to communicate instantly. Students can study with teachers from other countries, and companies can work with international partners.
Globalization also gives people opportunities to travel, study and work abroad. However, cultural differences can sometimes create misunderstandings. People may have different traditions, languages and ways of communicating.
For this reason, cultural awareness is very important. Learning about other cultures can help people become more tolerant and respectful. International cooperation is also necessary to solve global problems such as climate change, poverty and pollution.
1. Why are people more connected today?
2. What opportunities can globalization provide?
3. What can create misunderstandings?
4. Why is cultural awareness important?
5. Which problems require international cooperation?
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( 08 ) Speaking
🗣️ Parlons du monde globalisé
Répondez à chaque question, puis justifiez votre réponse avec because, however, for example, if…
What does globalization mean to you?
Exemple : For me, globalization means that countries and people are more connected than before.
Do you think the world is becoming more connected?
Exemple : Yes, I think the world is becoming more connected, because the Internet connects people around the world.
What are the advantages of globalization?
Exemple : One advantage of globalization is better communication; people can also find international opportunities.
What are the disadvantages?
Exemple : One disadvantage is cultural misunderstanding, and language barriers can create problems.
Why is cultural diversity important?
Exemple : From my point of view, cultural diversity is important because we learn different ways of living.
Have you ever communicated with someone from another country?
Exemple : Yes, I have communicated with people from other countries through social media and video calls.
What foreign cultures would you like to learn about?
Exemple : I would like to learn about Japanese and Nigerian cultures, because their traditions are very rich.
Why is English important in the world?
Exemple : English is more widely used than many other languages, so it is a common language for international communication.
What global problem concerns you?
Exemple : Climate change concerns me, because pollution and global warming affect every country.
How can countries work together to solve global problems?
Exemple : If countries cooperate, they will solve problems more easily; they must share information and respect each other.
( 09 ) Grammar Practice
✍️ 10 questions de grammaire
1. The world ___ a lot in recent years.
2. People ___ communicate internationally more easily today.
3. We ___ respect other cultures.
4. If countries cooperate, they ___ solve problems more easily.
5. International communication is ___ than before.
6. People have lived here ___ ten years.
7. People ___ learn about other cultures.
8. If we protect the environment, future generations ___ benefit.
9. This city is as ___ as that one.
10. Technology has ___ people around the world.
Rappel : present perfect (has changed, have become) · for + durée / since + date · comparatifs more … than et as … as · should / can / must + base verbale · if + présent, will + base verbale.
( 10 ) Translation
🇫🇷 Traduisez en anglais
1. Le monde est de plus en plus connecté.
2. La mondialisation a changé notre façon de communiquer.
3. Nous devons respecter les autres cultures.
4. Les gens peuvent communiquer avec des personnes du monde entier.
5. La diversité culturelle est importante.
6. Les différences culturelles peuvent créer des malentendus.
7. Les pays doivent travailler ensemble.
8. Si nous coopérons, nous pouvons résoudre certains problèmes.
9. L'anglais est important dans le monde international.
10. Nous devons apprendre à vivre ensemble.
( 11 ) Role-play
🎭 International Meeting
Situation : deux personnes de pays différents participent à une réunion internationale. Person A représente une organisation internationale, Person B représente une communauté locale. Sujet : comment améliorer la coopération entre différentes cultures ? Présentez vos idées, expliquez vos raisons, discutez des différences culturelles, proposez des solutions, exprimez votre accord ou désaccord poliment et trouvez au moins un compromis.
Person A — organisation internationale : présenter son idée
In my opinion, international cooperation can improve education in every community.
Person B — communauté locale : présenter son idée
From my point of view, local traditions must be respected in every international project.
Person A — expliquer ses raisons
The main reason is that global problems, such as climate change, affect all countries.
Person B — parler des différences culturelles
Different countries have different traditions, and people may have different ways of living.
Person A — proposer une solution
We should organise cultural exchanges so that people learn about other cultures.
Person B — être en désaccord poliment
I see your point, however, local communities need to keep their own identity.
Person A — être d'accord poliment
I agree with you. Respect and tolerance are as important as cooperation.
Person B — proposer un compromis
I suggest that we combine international programmes with local traditions.
Person A — conclure sur un compromis
That's a good compromise. If we work together, we will find better solutions.
( 12 ) Final Quiz
📝 Quiz final — 10 questions
1. Globalization has ___ communication.
2. We should ___ other cultures.
3. People can communicate with people ___ the world.
4. Cultural ___ is important in a global society.
5. If countries cooperate, they ___ solve global problems more effectively.
6. People have become ___ connected.
7. We have lived here ___ five years.
8. Countries ___ work together to protect the environment.
9. Technology has ___ people from different countries.
10. Learning about other cultures can help us ___ each other.
( 13 ) Final Speaking Mission
🎤 B1 – Living in a Global World
Question : What are the advantages and challenges of living in a global world? Parlez pendant 3 à 5 minutes.
- Expliquez ce que signifie la mondialisation.
- Donnez au moins deux avantages.
- Présentez au moins un défi.
- Parlez de la diversité culturelle.
- Expliquez pourquoi l'anglais est important.
- Proposez une solution à un problème mondial.
- Donnez votre opinion personnelle.
- Concluez clairement.
Utilisez naturellement : I think · In my opinion · One advantage is… · One disadvantage is… · We should… · Countries must… · If we…, we will…
Évaluation : Vocabulary 20 · Grammar 20 · Fluency 20 · Pronunciation 15 · Organization & Content 15 · Communication 10 — Total 100 points.
Good morning. Today I would like to talk about living in a global world. For me, globalization means that countries, companies and people are more connected than ever before. The world has changed a lot, and technology has connected people from different continents. One advantage is better communication: people can talk to friends, teachers or colleagues abroad through the Internet, social media and video calls. A second advantage is opportunity: international travel has become easier, and students can study or work abroad. However, there are also challenges. Cultural differences can create misunderstandings, and language barriers can make communication difficult. This is why cultural diversity is so valuable: if we learn about other cultures, we become more tolerant and more respectful. English is important because it is more widely used than many other languages, so it works as a common language for international communication. One global problem that concerns me is climate change. I think countries must cooperate, share information and protect the environment together. If we protect the environment, future generations will benefit. In my opinion, living in a global world is positive when respect, tolerance and communication come first. In conclusion, we should keep our own culture and, at the same time, open our minds to others. Thank you for listening.
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