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Startup Culture
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Startup Culture

B1en35 min

What you'll learn

  • Talk about startup culture with confidence.
  • Read and understand passages about startup culture.

Tips for this lesson

  • Repeat new words out loud several times.
  • Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
  • Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 7
1Warm-up

Vocabulary

Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.

  • tradition
    tradition
    /trəˈdɪʃn/
    noun
  • heritage
    heritage
    /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
    noun
  • diverse
    diverse
    /daɪˈvɜːs/
    adjective
  • ceremony
    ceremony
    /ˈserəməni/
    noun
  • startup
    startup
    /startup/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 2 of 7
2Vocabulary

Vocabulary in Context

Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.

  • tradition
    tradition
    /trəˈdɪʃn/
    noun
  • heritage
    heritage
    /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
    noun
  • diverse
    diverse
    /daɪˈvɜːs/
    adjective
  • ceremony
    ceremony
    /ˈserəməni/
    noun
  • startup
    startup
    /startup/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 3 of 7
3Reading

Startup Culture

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.

Startup Culture

Startup Culture is a topic that affects many aspects of modern life. Whether at work, at home, or socialising, knowledge of this subject proves valuable. We will examine key concepts, discuss different perspectives, and practise expressing opinions clearly. By the end, you should feel more confident discussing startup culture in both formal and informal settings.

Comprehension

  1. 1.What is the main idea of this passage?

  2. 2.Why is this topic important?

  3. 3.What should you do with the new vocabulary?

Step 4 of 7
4Fill the blanks

Practice Conversation

Complete the dialogue with your own answers.

Teacher
Teacher
Let's talk about startup culture. What do you think?
Student
Student
I think startup culture is very interesting.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 5 of 7
5Read aloud

Read Aloud

Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.

A conversation about startup culture.
A conversation about startup culture.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Today we're discussing startup culture. What's your experience with it?
Student
Student
Well, I've always been interested in startup culture. I think it's quite relevant.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you elaborate on why you find it relevant?
Student
Student
Certainly. In my opinion, startup culture affects our daily lives in many ways.
Teacher
Teacher
That's a good point. Would you say it's more positive or negative?
Student
Student
I'd say it has both positive and negative aspects. On one hand...
Step 6 of 7
6Q&A drill

Comprehension Questions

Match each question with the correct answer.

  • Q1What is startup culture about?
    A____________
  • Q2Why is this topic useful?
    A____________
  • Q3How can you practise this at home?
    A____________
  • Q4What should you remember from this lesson?
    A____________
Step 7 of 7
7Speak freely

Discussion

Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.

  1. 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of startup culture?
  2. 2.How has startup culture changed in recent years?
  3. 3.What advice would you give someone learning about startup culture?
  4. 4.How is startup culture different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?