Lesson Plan: Bangladesh [Traveling Etiquette]

During this lesson, we are going to learn about traveling etiquette and the cultural differences between our country and Bangladesh

You are expected to give recommendations and give opinions using:

#1	Modal Verbs
#2	Simple Present
#3	Basic Connectors

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Course Introduction (30 Mins)

#1	Information Technologies
#2	Energy Engineering

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Recommendations (30 Mins)

If I had to:

1. Move to another country, what would that country be?
2. Learn a new language overnight, which one would it be?
3. Listen to the songs from only one band or singer, who would that be?
4. Use only one social media platform, which one would it be?
5. Live in any historical time period, which one would you choose?
6. Choose an animal to evolve, which one would you choose?
7. Choose a province other than yours to survive the apocalypse, which one would you choose?
8. Choose a mascot for your major, which one would you choose?
9. Erase your memories of a specific year, which year would you choose?

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Don’t stop unless you’re told

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Differences Between Bangladesh & Costa Rica (35 Mins)

Populous	Overpopulation
Relatively	Spoken
Poverty	Younger
Various	Outsider
Development	Patriarch
While	War
Liberation	Healthcare

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a relatively small country located in South Asia.

Bengali is the state language of Bangladesh and is spoken by about 98% of the population.

Bangladesh has a significant population, making it the eighth-most populous country in the world. Bangladesh’s estimated population is approximately 174.7 million.

The median age is approximately 28 years. About 26% of the population is aged 14 or younger, while 6% are 65 years or older.

Bangladesh has one of the largest populations of tobacco users in the world, 35.3 percent adults consuming tobacco products

Islam is the state religion, practiced by approximately 91.1% of the population. Hinduism is the second-largest religion, followed by about 7.95% of the people. Other religions, including Buddhism and Christianity, are practiced by smaller segments of the population.

Bangladesh gained its independence in 1971 after a liberation war with Pakistan.

The country has since made significant progress in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and economic development. However, it still faces challenges such as poverty, overpopulation, and political instability.

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When analyzing the sentences, use expressions such as:

#1	I think #1 is true
#2	I think #2 is false
#1	I am not sure but I think #1 is False
#2	I am not sure but I think #1 is True
#1	I am 100% sure #1 is True
#2	I am 100% sure #1 is False

True and false statements about Bangladeshi People

1. You should respect elderly people.
2. You can talk freely about how much money people make.
3. You can criticize Islamism. Bangladeshis understand outsider views.
4. You should expect the patriarch to make family decisions.
5. You should bring expensive alcohol as gifts.
6. You must invite Bengali people to eat Pork Products. They love it.
7. It is fine to compare Bangladeshis with Pakistani people.
8. You can show public displays of affection in Bangladesh.
9. I recommend giving white flowers to business people in Bangladesh.
10. Avoid talking about Cricket.
11. Women can wear shorts in public settings.
12. You should never eat with your hands

• What would be two easiest thing you could easily embrace?
• What would be the most difficult to embrace?

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Break (25 Mins)

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Main Task

Instructions:

1. Make Pairs
2. One of you explains something from Bangladesh
3. The other one explains the opposite in Costa Rica

Talk about:

Religion	Festivities
Role of Women	Sports
Alcohol & Tobacco	Food
Role of men	Music & Dance
Population	Language

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