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CULTURE SHOCK!
an introduction
LanguageThat meal was a total rip off!
Lend us a fiver, love
Fancy one for the road?
I was flippin’ hammered last Friday and fell arse over tit down the stairs!
It’s swings and roundaboutsCan I share your
rubber?
You’re taking the piss, mate!
Someone’s been telling porkies
I fancy bangers and mash tonight...
I’m just nipping to the loo
Eugh that’s manky!
It’s only ten quid!
I was knackered last night
She had a right cob on about something
It’s not my cup of tea
Give us a ring
It’s all gone pear-shaped
I’m skiving off early today
They gave him the sack
What’s for pudding?
Pull the other one, it’s got bells on!
Culture What?
“The effect that immersion in a strange culture has on the unprepared visitor... Culture shock is what happens when
a traveller suddenly finds himself in a place where yes may mean no, where a ‘fixed
price’ is negotiable”
(Oxford English Dictionary)
“An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of
one” George Mikes
The same? Different? Weather
Politics
Sense of humour
Religion
Dress & appearances
Food
National holidays
Conversation topics
Architecture
Drinking culture
Queuing
Media
Language
An English joke…
“A man walks into a bar. Ouch!”
(Really? That’s funny?)
Scenario 1
Where? My garden, 32B Bakedbean Road
When? 21st September, 4 til late
BYOB
You are invited to my Birthday Barbecue!!!
Scenario 2
Loadsamoney Bank
Dear Sir/Madam
Many thanks for your recent application for an internship with our organisation. We are pleased to be able to invite you to attend an interview on Friday 21st September at 9am. You will be asked to give a short presentation entitled “How to make loads of money.” Directions are enclosed. Please confirm that you are able to attend.
Kind regards
Sir Peregrine Muchcash
Scenario 3
Dear Student
We request the pleasure of your company at the Law Society Annual Dinner at the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, London.
Date: Saturday 22nd SeptemberTime: 7 for 7.30 RSVP: [email protected]
Scenario 4
Dear Student
Please be advised that your examination will take place at the Royal Horticultural Halls on Wednesday at 10am.
The Exams Office
Embracing your new culture
• Make the most of College and Students’ Union events – keep an eye on the website and Facebook pages• Talk to people and make friends• Ask questions!• Try new things – new food, new activities!• Get to know your surroundings• Buy some essentials – an A-Z guide and an umbrella!• Explore the UK – leave London!!!• Check out the International Students House Travel Club – lots of subsidised trips in the UK and Europe!• Go on a HOST visit – you only pay travel costs!• Celebrate local festivals and national holidays• Don’t be afraid to ask for help – most people are very friendly
Make yourself at home• Buy a phone card, Skype or mobile phone with lots of free
minutes to international phone numbers and make sure you have easy email access so you can keep in touch with your family and friends back home
• Check out the Students’ Union to see if there’s a group for students from your country
• Check out the country pages at www.kcl.ac.uk/international• If you were involved with a specific activity or sport at home,
see if you can join a club or group over here!• Find somewhere that sells authentic food from your home
country• See if you can get international radio or TV channels,
through a satellite package or on the Web• Keep an eye out for festivals and activities – what’s going on
in Trafalgar Square?• Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
HELP!• The Student Advice and International Student Support Team
– visit www.kcl.ac.uk/adviceCan help with immigration problems and provide advice on a range of practical issues
• The College Counselling Service – www.kcl.ac.uk/counselling
• The College Chaplaincy – www.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy Practiced listeners available for pastoral support, whatever
your beliefs. Also run regular activities including International Student lunches and trips.
• The Students’ Union – www.kclsu.org – social activities, social facilities and academic advice
• The Compass – www.kcl.ac.uk/thecompass - letters, information and support