British Hills 2024

Lesson list

Introduction

2024 British Hills Lesson List

Table of Contents

2024 British Hills Lesson List

Table of contents
How to use this booklet

3Lesson List Chart

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LessonsCore7
Young Learners

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Critical Thinking

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Discussion

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Adventure Series

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Journey to Discovery

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Experience

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ABC Lesson List

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Introduction

2024 British Hills Lesson List

Welcome to British Hills
Your gateway to building confidence using
English and experiencing new cultures!

At British Hills, we offer a unique blend of immersive English lessons that go beyond the
traditional classroom experience. Our philosophy is simple yet transformative: we believein enriching student language skills while deepening their understanding of British andCommonwealth cultures.

■ Diverse Lesson Types for All Ages and Levels
Whether it’s lessons for young learners taking their first steps in English or for high-fluency students
looking to sharpen their discussion skills, we have lessons tailored to every need. Our meticulously
designed courses range from core language skills lessons that bring the classroom to life, to culturalexperience classes that transport students straight to the heart of Britain - be it through cooking,sports, or other engaging activities.

■ Engage, Discuss, Think!
With everything from advanced lessons for high-ability young learners to discussion and criticalthinking lessons, lessons at British Hills are not just about language; they’re about empowering
students to articulate their thoughts and use English to further their personal growth. And let’s notforget our Adventure series lessons, where students can study a variety of subjects in English, using
English as a tool to expand their knowledge of the wider world.

■ Why Choose British Hills?
Lessons at British Hills are more than just English classes; they are part of a formative experiencethat combines language proficiency with cultural understanding. So why wait? Unlock your students’potential and broaden their horizons with a trip to British Hills!

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Lesson Categories Guide
In the Lesson (pg.7) section of this booklet, you can see the categories of lessons we offer on the right-handside. These categories are:

Core | Young Learners | Critical Thinking | Discussion | Team Building |Adventure Series | Journey to Discovery | Experience
Each of these offers a different approach to skills, goals, and lesson design. Visit the first page of each ofthese sections to find out more about what they offer.
You can also view a selection of lesson explanation videos* by scanning the QR Code at the top of the firstpage of each section to learn more.
*Please note that only specific lessons have explanation videos available. More will be added in the future.

Effects and Skills
Our lesson descriptions include both key effects and skills. While each lesson may include a variety of these,
the selected ones are the main focus of each lesson.
Skills:Reading| Writing| Speaking| Listening

Effects:

Break the Ice

The perfect first lessons. These lessons aredesigned to get students to get to know eachother through English.

Build Vocabulary

Expand your students' vocabulary. These
classes help increase English vocabulary in avariety of topics and situations.

Develop Skills

Practise skills that go beyond just English
language such as public speaking, presenting,thinking critically and so on.

EnhanceCommunication

Get your students talking. These lessons
focus on strengthening overall communication
over grammar and vocabulary drilling.

Enjoy English

These lessons focus on English extraction
through games and other fun activities.

Explore Culture

Students are introduced to the rich culture of
the UK, commonwealth, and other countries
around the world in these informative lessons.
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Level Guide
British Hills lessons are also designed to take into account both ability and age. The majority of our lessons
are categorised into four levels. These are:

Beginner | Pre-intermediate | Intermediate | Advanced
Beginner•

Vocabulary: Knows basic words and phrases like “hello,” “goodbye,” “please,” and “thank you.”•

Grammar: Understands basic sentences and simple questions like “How old are you?”•

Listening: Can understand slow, clearly spoken English related to immediate surroundings.

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Speaking: Can answer simple questions.

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Reading: Can read and understand the alphabet.

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Writing: Can write basic simple words and fill in forms with personal details.

Pre-Intermediate•

Vocabulary: Has a range of vocabulary, including common adjectives, nouns, and conjunctions.

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Grammar: Understands present, past, and future tenses.

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Listening: Can understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar topics.

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Speaking: Can ask and answer direct questions and give short reasons for opinions using“because.”•

Reading: Can read and understand sentences and short paragraphs to find key information.

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Writing: Can write simple sentences on familiar topics.

Intermediate•

Vocabulary: Broad vocabulary, including terms related to subjects beyond English.

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Grammar: Understands complex sentences, conditionals, and passive voice.

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Listening: Can understand the main ideas of long listening extracts on a variety of topics.

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Speaking: Can hold a conversation with native English speakers and ask for clarification when
they do not understand.

•Reading: Can read and identify the key points of longer texts (up to a page) that use simplified
language.

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Writing: Can write a paragraph of coherent English.

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Advanced•

Vocabulary: Has a wide range of vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions.

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Grammar: Understands complex sentences, conditionals, and passive voice. Understandidiomatic language.

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Listening: Can understand extended speech, even when it’s not clearly structured.

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Speaking: Can hold a conversation touching on multiple topics without much difficulty.
Can ask for clarification and provide further detail when requested.

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Reading: Has experience reading articles and page-long texts.

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Writing: Has experience writing a paragraph or more of coherent English.

The English level of each class is the recommended level. However, you are welcome to consider mixing
levels - for example, intermediate students will still enjoy pre-intermediate lessons and find them useful.
You may also challenge your students by choosing higher level lessons.
Please note that some lessons, such as our Experience lessons, are not level-specific. These lessons have a
different focus, such as cultural experience, and have been designed to be appropriate for and adaptable to
all levels.

Interactive Guide to Choosing Your Lessons
On our website, you can use our selection tool to input students’ age, ability,
and the goals of your trip to see a selection of recommended classes. Simply
follow the QR code here, and discover the best lessons for your students!

Further Information
Our sales staff can also help you choose lessons with a particular purpose in mind. For example, forstudents preparing for an overseas homestay to a specific country, or for those wanting to study English
for Academic Purposes.

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Lesson List Chart
Core: Intermediate ▶︎
pg. 10-12
Discussion Series ▶︎
pg. 20-21
Core: Beginner ▶︎pg. 7

Adventure Series ▶︎
pg. 23-24

Young Learners ▶︎
pg. 13-18

Journey to Discovery ▶︎
pg. 26-27

Beginner

PreIntermediate

Intermediate

Advanced
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英検準1級
英検2級
英検準2級
英検3級

英検

英検５級
英検4級

Core: Advanced ▶
pg. 12

Core: Preintermediate ▶︎
pg. 8-9

Discussion Series ▶
pg. 21

Discussion Series ▶︎
pg. 20

Adventure Series ▶
pg. 24-25
Critical Thinking ▶
pg. 19For All Levels!
Experience ▶ pg. 28-31
Team Building ▶pg. 22

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Core

Core
Core
Young
Learners

Core: Beginner
Describing Things: Beginner

Effects

SkillsChallenge your students to learn and follow easy directions to search British Hills fortheir missing teacher! Students will first practise prepositions and key phrases throughteam activities and a worksheet. They then use what they’ve learned to find their teacher,hiding in the grounds of British Hills.

Effects

Survival English: Beginner

SkillsExperience7

Effects

Journey to
Discovery

Welcome to British Hills! Prepare your students for their stay at British Hills by thinkingof and using questions they will find useful here. Students review question words,
practise asking questions and learn useful English phrases to use at British Hills.

Adventure
SeriesFun with Directions: BeginnerTeam
Building

Students will learn simple adjectives and their order of use to describe common things
in English. The class will practise describing the size, shape and colour of various things.
This lesson incorporates worksheets, pair practice and a team game.

SkillsDiscussion
Series

These lessons are at the heart of your trip to British Hills. Using language students will
be familiar with from their studies, we explore various topics in a fun and engaging way.
Whether discussing culture and manners, introducing Japan to visitors, giving speeches
or improving pronunciation – you can find it all here!

CriticalThinking

Describing Things (Pre-intermediate)

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Core: Pre-intermediate

Effects

British Hills Experience

SkillsDeal with possible problems students may meet during their stay, then explore andpresent what they’ve learned about British Hills. Students practise asking questions, firstin-class to solve problems they might experience, then outside to collect information
about British Hills. They then share their findings, practising presentation language.

Effects

Culture & Manners

Skills

Effects

Effects

Drama (1 or 2 lessons)

SkillsBoost students' English and confidence by giving short dramatic performances basedon classic fairy tales. Students will engage in vocal practices that empower their words
with feelings, and physical activities that teach theatrical gestures and actions. They then
combine their efforts to present an exciting drama for the class.

Effects

English Language in Film

SkillsLearn to differentiate between film genres and use real-world colloquial expressions
found in films. Students will do a character study on a BH-produced film trailer, learn tomatch films to genres, and use casual English expressions to rewrite and perform theirown scripts of Harry Potter film clips.

Effects

Experience

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Journey to
Discovery

Learn about the order of adjectives and how they are used to describe things. Students
will brainstorm adjectives that best fit into the order of adjectives, and practise their
use through writing and group speaking activities. They then test their classmates’
understanding with a humorous drawing challenge.

Adventure
SeriesSkillsTeam
Building

Describing Things: Pre-intermediate

Discussion
SeriesDiscover global cultures and manners by asking the right questions. Students
study target language used when making quizzes (which, popular, from etc.) tocreate own quizzes and find answers, based on Commonwealth country posters. They
also learn the frequency of certain manners observed worldwide.

CriticalThinking

Increase students’ confidence and expertise in talking about themselves and asking
about each other in English. Students will study the language needed to share details
about themselves, give a poster presentation, interview classmates about their interests,
and play a card game designed to strengthen their Q&A skills.

Young
Learners

SkillsCoreCore

All About MeFun with Language

SkillsEnglish skills and teamwork are put to the test with energetic and enjoyable gaming
activities. Students will engage in fast-paced tasks as a team, or sometimes against otherteams! These will challenge their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as well as
their overall English understanding.

Effects

Fun with Numbers

SkillsLearn how to count into the millions and practise saying large numbers correctly.
Students are introduced to number houses, which teach how to count and say large
numbers in English. In pairs and teams, students then practise speaking aloud as well as
the writing/spelling of large numbers.

Effects

Homestay English

Skills

Prepare students for a homestay by thinking about the challenges they will face.
Activities include roleplaying homestay conversations and giving gifts to your homestay
family, forming questions to ask for help, and a quiz about cultural differences.

Effects

Effects

Listening Skills: Pre-intermediate

Skills

Improve students' aural ability with diverse exercises that concentrate on listening andcomprehension. Students will participate in several activities, from games and quizzes tosongs and stories, that focus on differing aspects of listening and understanding of, notonly native speakers, but their classmates’ English, too.

Effects

Journey to
Discovery

Practise explaining Japanese culture and traditions in English. Students will discuss what
is internationally known about Japan, give advice to visitors on customs in Japan, andprepare their own YouTube video script explaining activities such as visiting shrines orusing a hot spring.

Adventure
SeriesSkillsTeam
Building

Introducing Japan: Pre-intermediate

Experience

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Discussion
Series

Effects

CriticalThinking

Challenge students to give and follow directions simply and clearly in English. Students
will learn basic prepositions (on, below, opposite, etc.) and practise simple directions with
their classmates. Combining prepositions of place and movement, students will follow
directions to find their missing teacher, hiding inside British Hills grounds.

Young
Learners

SkillsCoreCore

Fun with Directions: Pre-intermediate

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Science Challenge

SkillsUsing English, students must design and create a solution to a scientific problem. A
funny plot is revealed to students who must use English, teamwork, and creativity todesign, mock purchase materials, and create a parachute that protects a real egg froman actual two-storey plunge.

Effects

Survival English: Pre-intermediate

SkillsBuild students’ confidence by practising the English they will find most useful at British
Hills. This lesson relies on students working together to survive exciting adventures thattest their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. These include an interview race,question/sentence jumble, word search and running dictation.

Effects

The SDGs & Me

SkillsAn introduction to the SDGs and how they benefit the world. This lesson teaches what
the SDGs are, their history, and why SDGs matter. In groups, students will discuss,create and present a poster detailing three SDGs they believe are relevant to their local
community.

Effects

Discussion
Series

Effects

CriticalThinking

Have students improve their pronunciation capability and confidence through continuous
practice of commonly mispronounced English words.This lesson uses non-stop
interactive games and engaging activities, all stemming from challenging sound pairs,that pit students’ phonetic prowess against each other, ensuring an upgrade in their skill.

Young
Learners

SkillsCore
Core

Pronunciation Skills

LESSONS

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Building

Core: Intermediate
Learn what to write on a postcard and what to say when postcard shopping. Students will
look at the design of British postcards, study common expressions for postcard writing
and shopping, buy an actual card at our gift shop and write their own postcards to mailhome.

Effects

Introducing Japan: Intermediate

SkillsPractise explaining Japanese culture and traditions in English. Students will discuss what
is internationally known about Japan, give advice to visitors on customs in Japan, andprepare their own YouTube video script to explain activities such as visiting shrines andusing a hot spring.

Effects
Experience

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Journey to
Discovery

SkillsAdventure
SeriesA Postcard Home

Introduction to Debate (2 lessons)

Effects

SkillsAssess inferences, word stress, and nuance while listening to suspect statements tosolve a crime. Practise listening for key words, stress words and emotion in speechthrough a series of listening exercises. Groups then work together to listen and analyse
the statements of suspects in a murder case.

Effects

Lord of the Manor

SkillsStudents play a competitive board game that teaches business acumen. Similar to the
Monopoly board game, this version uses the environs of British Hills to test students’ability to understand and make decisions about money and accumulate wealth, while
practising set business expressions in English.

Effects

SkillsStudents learn the skills necessary to write and deliver good speeches. The first lesson
focuses on improving skills needed for a good speech such as volume, intonation, facial
expressions, gestures and posture. In the second lesson, students give their speech tothe class and receive feedback from the teacher.

Effects

Build students’ confidence with exciting contests that teach them about British Hills. In
teams, students will brainstorm relevant questions for the classroom, shopping, reception
and chatting; test their English understanding skills through task-based activities about
the British Hills layout; and play an interactive, entertaining review board game.

Effects

Travel Abroad

SkillsAcquire knowledge of English phrases and expressions for use while travelling abroad.
Students will learn and practise key phrases and vocabulary needed to navigate airport
immigration with a custom-made passport, order food from various outlets, purchasetickets for events, and make requests.

Effects

Journey to
Discovery

SkillsAdventure
SeriesSurvival English: Intermediate

Team
Building*Speech Skills is recommended to be done over two lessons with scripts prepared inadvance.

Discussion
SeriesSpeech Skills (1 or 2 lessons)Experience

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CriticalThinking*It is recommended that students have access to a wifi-enabled device such as asmartphone or tablet to access further listening excerpts on their device during theclass.

Young
Learners

Listening Skills: Intermediate

Core
Core

Learn the structure and techniques of debating, then have a debate. The first lesson
teaches the purpose of debates, what resolutions are, and how to make strong
arguments using evidence. The second lesson teaches how to make rebuttals, thencontest their collected skillset in a mock debate.

SkillsLESSONS

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Travel in the UK/AUS/CAN/NZ
In these lessons, students learn what makes these nations such special places. They
learn about famous cities, attractions, foods, and much more. Through a series of videos,
discussions and quizzes students will gain an indepth look at the country.

SkillsSkillsEquip students with the skills to give group presentations. First, students explore ways
to improve their group interactions through vocal, physical and coordination practices
including handovers, and handle Q&A sessions. In the second lesson, groups present tothe class and receive feedback from the teacher.

Effects*Presentations and tablets/laptops should be prepared in advance.

Shakespeare

CriticalThinking

Group Presentations (2 or 3 lessons)Young
Learners

Core: Advanced

Core
Core

Effects

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Skills

Effects

Discussion
SeriesIntroduce students to William Shakespeare and perform an entertaining interpretationof Romeo and Juliet. After presenting a summary of the plot, groups will rehearse four
simplified scenes from Shakespeare’s famous play in separate areas. The groups willthen reassemble and perform their own rendition of Romeo and Juliet.

Team
Building
Adventure
SeriesJourney to
Discovery
Experience

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Young Learners

Core
Young
Learners

These lessons are especially designed for young learners. They are fun and active, andkeep the students interested in the topic! In these lessons, we primarily focus on listening
and speaking skills, and on building motivation for learning English.

Discussion
Series

These lessons are divided into shorter, 40-minute-long lessons that can be taken in setsof two, as well as longer single lessons that fill the entire 90-minute session. If you are notsure about which will suit your students the best, please consult with our sales team for
more information or visit our website.

CriticalThinking

Introducing Me

We also have a series of curricular-lessons designed in accordance with the MEXT
curriculum, and a culture-course of four 40-minute lessons including presentations.
Team
Building

Young Learners: 40-minute lessons
Learners use common introductory phrases and give details about themselves via a poster.
Students practise saying the first-person subject-verb patterns ‘I like/have/play/am/can’.
They next write/draw topical sentences (‘I have a brother.’) and finally create a poster giving
details about themselves to say/show to the class.

Effects

Culture & Manners

SkillsLearners are taught greetings from around the world, learn what is famous from several
Commonwealth countries as well as look at culturally appropriate and inappropriate thingsfrom these countries. Finally, students create a short presentation about a country theylearnt about in the class.

Effects

Experience

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Journey to
Discovery

SkillsAdventure
SeriesAll About MeEffects

English Language in Film

SkillsWatch scenes from ‘Harry Potter’ and test learners’ knowledge/understanding in a
Hogwarts Houses quiz battle! Students are sorted into Hogwarts House teams. Teams
watch scenes from the first Harry Potter film, then compete to answer quiz questions forHouse points until a champion House is decided.

Effects

Fun with Directions

SkillsStudents follow directions to search British Hills for their teacher who has gone missing!
Students are given challenges that drill giving and following basic directions of place andmovement, then follow a list of directions to find their British Hills teacher, now hiding
onsite.

Use verbs and nouns to create descriptive phrases. Students play a series of back-to-theboard and gesture games to elicit common verbs and nouns, then combine them to form
descriptions such as “It’s a swimming dog,” or “It’s a flying pig!”

Effects

Skills

Effects

Learn how to count into the thousands and practise reading and saying large numbers in
English. Students solve various arithmetic challenges and use number houses to help saylarge numbers in English. They then challenge each other to say large numbers in pair/classgames.

Effects

Listening Skills

SkillsJourney to
Discovery
Experience14

Effects

Adventure
SeriesSkillsTeam
Building

Fun with Numbers

Listen to and distinguish between minimal pairs (words and numbers that sound alike).
By means of pair and group challenges, students will practise identifying the audible
differences between numbers like fifty/fifteen, words like fruit/flute, and identify such key
words in a spoken sentence.

Discussion
SeriesFun with Language

CriticalThinking

Review English adjectives and learn to put them in natural order. Students practise
describing common items in terms of size, shape, colour and age, and learn to put these in
the correct order. They then compete in a card game to see who can correctly describe themost items.

Young
Learners

SkillsCore

Describing Things

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Survival English

Skills

Prepare learners for British Hills by practising how to form, ask, and answer questions they
will use during their stay. Students engage in a fun self-introduction game, do grammar
speaking practice for making questions, and a worksheet activity. They finish with aninteractive review board game challenge.

Effects

Weather & Seasons

SkillsStudents are taught how to describe the weather in English and talk about their favourite
seasons. After practising weather-related vocabulary, students will review the seasons, learn
about different seasonal activities and then create a small poster describing their favourite
season and why they like it.

Effects
Discussion
SeriesYoung Learners: 90-minute lessons
Outdoor Party Games

Skills
Effects

SkillsLearners make their own paper hats before participating in team challenges and traditional
party games like "What's the Time Mr Wolf?" and "Pass the Parcel!". They will engage
in a variety of well-known children’s games originating from countries such as the U.K.,
Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Effects

Adventure
SeriesParty Games & Make a Party Hat

Team
Building

Experience traditional outdoor party games like "British Bulldog", "What's the Time Mr
Wolf?", "Egg and Spoon Race", and "Pass the Parcel!". The entire class joins in the fun ofa variety of well-known games originating from countries such as the U.K., Australia, New
Zealand, and Canada.

CriticalThinking

Learn to identify the syllables in English words. This lesson focuses on the phonetic soundsof English words when spoken by native English speakers. Students learn by counting
the number of syllables used. Then, in teams, they battle over betting points in a syllabicnumber word challenge.

Young
Learners

SkillsCore

Pronunciation Skills

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Journey to
Discovery
Experience

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Young Learner Culture Course

The course is built on an overarching project where students craft and present a poster about one of thecountries explored in the lessons, using both what they have learned about English and what they have learned
about the nations across the course.

1: Introducing Japan

2: Explore Different Cultures

Effects

Skills

Effects

Students are introduced to more aspects of the 6 previously studied countries, including
food and activities. The class then practises key phrases to help them express where theywant to go and why. Phrases include “I want to go to…”, “I want to see…” and “I want toeat…”. At the end of the lesson, continents are introduced.

Effects

4: Poster Presentations

SkillsIn the course finale, students become acquainted with the word “popular” and how to use itwith sports from around the world. They then create a poster about a chosen country andgive a short poster presentation to the class. A great way to incorporate all the knowledge
from the previous lessons as well as build confidence in their speaking and presentation
skills.

Adventure
SeriesSkillsTeam
Building

3: Where do you want to go?

Discussion
Series

The second lesson in the culture course introduces students to a variety of countries
from around the world. Students play a game to identify flags, greetings and gesturesfrom several countries. To expand on this knowledge, the class is quizzed on landmarks
and capital cities. The information from this class gives students a solid base for the next
lesson in the course.

Skills
CriticalThinking

The first lesson has students identify famous Japanese cultural icons, introduce
prefectures & sightseeing spots. Learners are taught to ask questions about Japanand how to give responses. Finally students recommend Japanese activities and foods
throughout the seasons to the class.

Young
Learners

Young Learner Culture Course (40 minutes each)Core

In this course, students explore both Japanese culture and the cultures of six other countries. Throughinteractive and engaging lessons, students not only grasp the basics of English but also the cultural context
that shapes the language.

Effects
Journey to
Discovery
Experience

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Young Learner Curricular Lessons

Choose from the appropriate grade and appropriate topics, and review, reinforce, and revitalise your students’interest in everything they have learned in school!

Introducing Things

Learners share what they want to have, study, be, and where they want to go. After
reviewing ‘I want’, ‘I want to study’, ‘I want to be’ and ‘I want to go to,’ plus question
forms, learners complete a missing information puzzle about items, jobs, school subjects
and places.

Students complete profiles for five characters, focusing on their jobs, what they can
do and what sports they are good at. Using games and quizzes, students practise
introducing people, asking questions about people, and use the gathered information toanswer questions about five characters.

Experience

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Journey to
Discovery●Relevant MEXT curriculum guidelines［知識及び技能］
エ 文及び文構造（ア）文 a, b
［思考力、判断力、表現力等］（3）① ウ 話すこと
［やり取り］（ウ）
オ 書くこと（イ）

Effects

Adventure
SeriesSkillsTeam
Building

Effects●Relevant MEXT curriculum guidelines［知識及び技能］
エ 文及び文構造（ア）分 a, d（イ）文構造 b［思考力、判断力、表現力等］（3）① ア 聞くこと
ウ 話すこと［やり取り］（ウ）

Who is this?

●Target Language
She is ～. / Is she ～?
I can ～.
He is good at ～.

Skills●Relevant MEXT curriculum guidelines［知識及び技能］
エ 文及び文構造（ア）文 a, e（イ）文構造 a［思考力、判断力、表現力等］（3）① ア 聞くこと
ウ 話すこと［やり取り］（ウ）

What do you want?

●Target Language
What is this? -It is ～.
Where is it from? -It is from ～.
I have ～.
I want ～.

Effects

Discussion
Series●Target Language
What is this?
This is ～. / Is this ～?
It is ～? / Yes or No.
Where is this?
It is from ～.

Skills
CriticalThinking

Learners give a “tour” of items located at British Hills to their classmates. They firstreview adjectives to describe items, then practise asking questions about items.
Finally, groups explore British Hills and ask questions about the things they see, before
presenting their items’ information to the class.

Young
Learners

Young Learner Curricular Lessons: Year 5 (90 minutes)

Core

These lessons are designed in accordance with Japanese national curriculum guidelines and can be taken as
part of the compulsory English education hours as specified by MEXT (please consult with a sales person for
more information). Each lesson reviews specific units and target language from the curriculum.

Young Learner Curricular Lessons: Year 6 (90 minutes)
Introducing Me

SkillsCore

Students write a diary page about their likes, dislikes, abilities, and when they do theirfavourite activities. Groups first prepare by doing language puzzles and interview
challenges to practise introducing themselves and asking questions of others, then adays-of-the-week grammar quiz, before completing their own diary page.

Effects●Relevant MEXT curriculum guidelines［知識及び技能］
ウ 語、連語及び慣用表現 （イ）f
エ 文及び文構造（ア）a, d［思考力、判断力、表現力等］（2） イ（3） ウ 話すこと
［やり取り］（イ）、（ウ）
オ 書くこと（ウ）

Learners utilise curriculum-mandated language to role play a shopping experience. They
practise asking for information about items and tell the shopkeeper what they would liketo buy. Learners finally role play going shopping and being shopkeepers in an interactive
shopping simulation.
●Relevant MEXT curriculum guidelines［知識及び技能］
エ 文及び文構造（ア）文 d［思考力、判断力、表現力等］（3）① ア 聞くこと（イ）
ウ 話すこと［やり取り］（イ）

Our British Hills Memories

Effects

Adventure
Series●Relevant MEXT curriculum guidelines［知識及び技能］
エ 文及び文構造（ア）文 f［思考力、判断力、表現力等］（3）① ウ 話すこと
［やり取り］（イ）、（ウ）
オ 書くこと（ウ）

SkillsTeam
Building

Groups work together to make a scrapbook about their British Hills trip. Learners review
language to describe seasons, and past tense verbs to describe what they did at British
Hills. Finally, groups create pages for a scrapbook of their memories, including souvenirs
they have collected during their stay!
●Target Language
I ate ～.
I saw ～.
I went to ～.
Adjectival expressions (colour, shape, size)

Effects
Discussion
Series●Target Language
What is this? -It is ～.
Where is it from? -It is from ～.
How much is it? -It’s ～ ￡.
What would you like? -I’d like a ～, please.

Skills

CriticalThinking

Let's Go Shopping

Young
Learners●Target Language
I am ～. / Are you ～?
I am from ～. / Are you from ～?
I like ～. / Do you like ～?
I have ～. / Do you have ～?
I can ～. / Can you ～?

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Critical Thinking

Core
Young
Learners

Psychology

Discussion
Series

Critical Thinking: Advanced

CriticalThinking

Not all questions are black and white. In today’s world it is extremely important for
students to develop and practise critical thinking. In an era where we have instantaccess to incredible amounts of often contradictory information, these lessons teachstudents ways to analyse and assess the credibility and trustworthiness of statements
and sources and help.

Skills

Effects

Students learn how and why statistics are made and critically assess when they could
be misleading. After learning about misleading statistics/data, groups gather specificdata from posters, quiz the teacher to accumulate further information, and thencritically evaluate and report their findings to the class.

Effects

The RAVEN Method (2 or 3 lessons)

SkillsGroups perform critical analyses to assess the credibility of information andstatements. In the first two classes, students learn and deploy the RAVEN method – anacronym for critical assessment/analysis - in a variety of controlled situations. In thethird class, students critically debate a criminal case, using the RAVEN framework.

Effects

Journey to
Discovery

SkillsAdventure
SeriesStatistics & DataTeam
Building

Students will be introduced to several psychological theories and participate inactivities that demonstrate them. This will be done through a mix of videos, discussions
and physical tasks. Some of the theories covered in this lesson include:a) Selective Attention Theoryb) Preconceived ideas & our judgementc) Stress Theoryd) False Memory Theory
This lesson is designed to help students think about their thought processes.

*The final debate is not included in the 2 lesson version.

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Discussion

Core
Young
Learners

Introduction to Discussion

SkillsLearners hold peer discussions on topics that require critical thinking. They firstlearn and practise the typical structure of a discussion, then do several activities thatencourage thoughtful discourses. These activities include discussing preferences,
contemplating necessities to survive on a desert island, and designing a theme park.

Effects
Adventure
Series*Recommended for classes who have little experience in English-language
discussions.

Discussion Series: Intermediate
Groups discuss and design their own ideal school, then present their idea tothe class. Groups present what their perfect school would be, using visual aids.
Afterwards, the class votes for the most ideal school and the teacher notes any
language issues encountered during presentations.

Effects

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SkillsJourney to
Discovery

Our Perfect School

Team
Building

Discussion Series: Pre-intermediate

Discussion
Discussion
SeriesAll our Discussion Series lessons are built using a Task-Based Learning methodology,
building students’ confidence and addressing language needs as they arise.

CriticalThinking

In this suite of lessons students learn and practise the art of discussion. For students
who have limited experience with English discussions or for students who would like tore-acquaint themselves with common phrases for English discussions, we recommend
starting with Introduction to Discussion as the first lesson before taking one of our other
Discussion Series lessons.

Students discuss and choose three methods for supporting the SDGs, and theeffects these methods will have. Through a task-based framework, groups shareideas and present their findings to the class. Finally, any language issues identified by
the teacher are addressed.

Effects

Why Should You Study English?

SkillsGroups ponder the purposes for studying English and apply their reasoning in a taskbased discussion venture. Groups are tasked with presenting ideas to motivate two
fictional Japanese students, with different backgrounds, to study English. Teacher
provides language feedback, and ends the lesson with pair discussions to reinforce
error corrections.

Effects

Young
Learners

SkillsCore

The SDGs

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CriticalThinking

Discussion Series: Advanced
Students discuss and design a new curriculum for their school, giving reasons fortheir choices. Groups determine and detail which subjects are most relevant for themodern age, and remake their current school curriculum. They then present to theclass, and the teacher provides language feedback where necessary.

Effects

Top Fives

SkillsStudents discuss and make a list of their “top five” things - from music to sports
teams to animals - and present them to their classmates. Groups choose and validate
topics they find interesting, make their lists and present them. Teacher feedback is
given on language problems found.

EffectsTeam
Building

SkillsDiscussion
Discussion
SeriesA Modern Curriculum

Adventure
SeriesJourney to
Discovery
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Team Building

Core
Young
Learners

Team Building
SkillsGet your students using their brains, bodies and English to solve puzzles in teams.
Students will form teams and compete in a variety of physical and mental teamchallenges, such as egg-and-spoon races, the floor is magma and building a
newspaper tower.

Effects*Please note students are required to bring indoor gym shoes and comfortable
clothing for this class.

Students work together in groups to navigate various tasks using English
communicative, problem-solving and time management skills. They will utilise
familiar and new English vocabulary to complete challenges such as Tangrams,
Zoom and a ping-pong activity, all designed to encourage stronger relationships
and friendships.

Skills

Effects

SkillsPromote peer collaboration and group problem-solving capabilities among yourlearners! Teams work together decoding a series of clues and riddles to complete
a treasure hunt. From this template, they then create their own puzzles, designing atreasure hunt for other teams to seek and solve.

Effects

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Journey to
Discovery

Team Challenge: Advanced

Adventure
SeriesTeam Challenge: Intermediate

Team
Team
Building
Building

Team Challenge: Beginner~Pre-intermediate

Discussion
SeriesPerfect for groups getting to know each other, our team building lessons will haveyour students using their brains and bodies to work together – in English! With lessons
designed for different age groups and abilities, these lessons are the perfect way to
encourage team spirit and cooperation in (and out of) the classroom.

CriticalThinking

Team Challenge: Beg.-Pre-int.

Adventure Series

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Core
Young
Learners

Adventure Series: Intermediate

Discussion
SeriesCombine English with other subjects with our Adventure Series lessons! A variety ofsubjects from maths and science to art, the Adventure Series lessons use a Content andLanguage Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach to teach students about the world aroundthem. They could find themselves pitching business proposals or solving pandemics, oreven choosing whole new worlds for the human race!

CriticalThinking

Geology

Advertising in the Media

Biology: Botany

Fashion Design

Geology

Journey to
Discovery

Groups design and describe their ideal wardrobe. Students first learn vocabulary to describe clothing andpatterns, then explore the inspiration behind renowned designers' creations, with examples from catwalks
around the world. Finally, they design a unique outfit inspired by art, architecture, or nature, present theirdesigns, and discuss their inspirations.

Adventure
SeriesStudents study plant anatomy, learn about different plant types, and learn how seeds disperse. Using
diagrams, they share knowledge and compare vascular and nonvascular plants. They also venture out into
British Hills, document plant examples, and present their findings, enhancing their understanding of plants
and their role in our ecosystem.

Team
Building

Develop media literacy skills to understand the influence of advertising. Students explore the worldof advertising, looking at its effects on decision-making. They examine how ads are designed and thepsychological techniques employed by advertisers. After analysing TV commercials, they present their own
compelling advertisements for a fictional product.

This lesson introduces students to geology, specifically tectonic plates, volcanoes, rocks and minerals.
Students learn interesting facts about the earth and its structure through a series of quiz games andpractical challenges involving rocks and minerals.

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History: Fact or Fiction
Learners discuss and identify what well-known ‘facts’ from world history are actually untrue. Beginning witha sweeping overview of a variety of global events, students learn about several great historical figures andplaces, before critically deciding whether or not the facts presented are true, or fake history.

Young
Learners

Practise solving word problems in maths. Learners decode mathematical problems presented in word form,
learn to spot crucial information, and apply the suitable operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division). Students also learn an easy-to-use strategy for solving word problems by identifying key words andutilising effective problem-solving strategies.

Core

Mathematics: Word Problems

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Music & Metaphor
CriticalThinking

Groups examine literal, simile-type, and metaphorical meanings in lyrics to solve musical clues around British
Hills. Groups first focus on differences between similes and metaphors. They next explore their usage inmodern pop songs, then use this knowledge to complete a musical mystery treasure hunt outside theclassroom.

Sherlock Holmes

Social Studies

Visual Arts (1 or 2 lessons)

Biology: Microbiology
Learn the forms of microbes, and use this knowledge to identify the microbe behind an imaginary outbreak!
Students first learn terminologies for discussing microbes, their symptoms, and their transmission, before
partaking in a transmission-simulation experiment. Groups then race to research and identify the source of afictional viral outbreak.

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Journey to
Discovery

Adventure Series: Advanced

Adventure
SeriesIn the art theory lesson, students develop an understanding of western art values through examination ofvarious works of art. They give meaningful critiques, and practise describing, analysing, and interpreting
works of art.
In the practical lesson, students create their own artworks based on the works of Claude Monet. They
practise colour theory, then explore British Hills to draw a location while considering lighting and mood.

Team
Building

Learn about the Commonwealth; its history and purpose, its members, and its shared values. Through aseries of quizzes and activities, the class looks at profiles of the Commonwealth, the UK, and other member
states. They put this knowledge to test with a mystery box style quiz.

Discussion
SeriesStudents share the same methods used by Sherlock Holmes to solve puzzles and learn about the great
detective. After learning to distinguish between deductive, logical, and lateral reasoning, groups work
together to decipher a variety of puzzles, challenges, and mysteries utilising these forms of thinking.

ChemistryCore

Perform experiments common to chemistry classes worldwide and explain what is happening! As a class,students do two hands-on experiments, discuss their chemical reactions, and explain the results. The firstexperiment involves bubbles floating on a layer of carbon dioxide, and the second an exothermic reaction
with iron wool.

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Cosmology
Young
Learners

Develop students' understanding of the history of the universe and planets. Students organise a timeline of
the universe, then discuss and decide on a new home planet from a distant solar system. Using provided
facts, present their chosen planet, and watch a video of settlers on their planet.

History: The Industrial Revolution

Let's Start a Business (2 or 3 lessons)Music

Physics

Team
Building

Learn the modern song structure and the art of lyric writing. Students first understand how a song is
structured (verse, chorus, etc.) They next learn to rhyme words and create rhyming patterns. Finally, groups
co-write original English lyrics for a song performance, based on their chosen theme.

Discussion
SeriesGroups make and peddle a business plan for an original product to ‘Lions’. Using key features of a
successful business model (promotion, demand, cost and profit), groups create a new product, then prepare
and present a business proposal to ‘Lions’ – successful entrepreneurs who invest in potential businessventures.

CriticalThinking

Explore the Industrial Revolution, what it was and how it changed the world we live in. Groups analyse atimeline of major inventions and their effects on daily life. Students discuss/debate which invention had thegreatest impact on human life, using their own opinions and reasoning.

Students are introduced to Michael Faraday’s experiment and electromagnetism. Learners label parts of
Faraday's original experiment in English and then create a simple motor using a battery, copper wire andmagnets. Finally, students write up their results and conclusions from their experiment.

Create and produce a podcast show for social media while considering personal brand building. Guided by
fictional social media personality Ricky Rich, students discuss content creation on social media, then work
together to plan, produce, and present an original two-minute show.

Students use SDGs to design a city that would achieve their selected goals. Learners explore actions likebuilding schools or ensuring equal pay, and plan a city to accomplish four goals. They present their designs
and assess their hometown's progress, and make personal goas to improve their world.

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Discovery

The SDGs

Adventure
SeriesSocial MediaLESSONS

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Journey to Discovery

Core
Young
Young
Learners
Learners

The Journey to Discovery series is aimed at young learners with a high ability in English.
These lessons integrate content with language learning and exploring various academic
fields. From the food chains of our oceans to the stars above us, students will think andlearn about our world through these fascinating, thought-provoking lessons.

Journey to Discovery
Astronomy

Discussion
SeriesPlease note: These lessons are designed for young learner students who have a good command of the
English language, while accounting for their age.

CriticalThinking

The World We Live In

SkillsSkillsTeams design and build a truck using mainly recycled materials to carry a ball thefurthest distance. Students review vocabulary used in structural design, purchasematerials from a shop, discuss and design their truck, and then compete with othergroups to see whose design is the most successful.

Effects

Nutrition

SkillsStudents design a well-balanced, healthy meal with all food groups and calories
considered. Students cooperate to identify healthy and unhealthy foods, and how
to explain the benefits of healthy ones. They learn about the key food groups, learn
about good and bad fats, and finally design a balanced, nutritious meal.

Effects
Experience

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Journey to
Discovery

Engineering

Adventure
Series

EffectsTeam
Building

Explore crucial English-language and names that define celestial objects within
and beyond our solar system. Students learn the names of astronomical bodies,craft their personal space passport with a cosmic address, and study the various
constellations. Finally, they create their own unique constellation.

Effects

The World We Live In

SkillsLearners share selected nations, foods, and landmarks they want to experience
with their classmates. Through a series of quizzes and videos, students learn aboutmajor international landmarks - from the Blue Mosque to London Bridge, and Table
Mountain to Cristo Redentor. They then choose which they wish to visit.

Effects

Visual Arts

SkillsLook at famous artworks in a critical way to identify their various parts. Students
learn to identify texture, style, and describe art using appropriate adjectives. Theyuse line drawing, contour lines, blind contour lines to create their own images.

CriticalThinking

Build the food chains and food webs of marine mammals! In this lesson, students
learn the names of the great oceans and many of the creatures that inhabit them.
They learn what a food chain is, learn many facts about marine mammals, thenbuild more complex food webs.

Young
Young
Learners
Learners

SkillsCore

Our Oceans

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Discussion
SeriesTeam
Building
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SeriesJourney to
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Experience

Core
Young
Learners

Age restrictions may apply to some Experience lessons.

Experience

Discussion
SeriesExperience all of what British Hills has to offer! British culture, craft, sports, nature andmore! These lessons can be enjoyed by all levels and will add a multicultural flavour toyour visit. From cooking to chess and from sports to skiing, students will find themselves
experiencing British activities both inside and outside of the classroom.

CriticalThinking

Cooking Scones

3D Pictures
Team
Building

Create a wonderful 3D picture for your home, using a character from Peter Rabbit. Students are introduced to
Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit. They then choose a story character, their design materials, and are taught how
to create a multi-layered, ornate work of art to take home.

Aromatherapy

British Festivals

British Sports

Journey to
Discovery

Discover lesser-known British festivals and engage in some of their more exciting custom activities. Students
will look at festivals/celebrations which are not popular outside of the UK (Pancake Day, May Day, Guy Fawkes
Night, etc.). Learners will then partake in several amusing activities found at these festivals.

Adventure
SeriesLearn the health benefits of aromatherapy and create custom bath salts to take home. Following an overview
of aromatherapy, learners will challenge themselves to identify and select which scented oils they prefer, thenmake their own bath salts using ingredients we provide.

An active class to get the students moving and thinking while enjoying British playground games and British
sports. Students will learn to play a variety of classic British playground games, and sports such as cricket,
while engaging their English and teamwork skills.

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Experience*Please note students are required to bring indoor gym shoes and comfortable clothing for this class.

British Weddings
A great cultural experience for learning about British weddings, and including a mock ceremony! Learners are
introduced to British-style ceremonies, relevant vocabulary and various wedding roles. Upon discussing theirown wedding ideas, learners then role-play a traditional British wedding in our very own Chapel.

Cards & Magic

Young
Learners

Our calligraphy lesson introduces students to a simple, yet beautiful British style of calligraphy. Learners aretaught a brief history of calligraphy, learn the six basic strokes used in the British style, and practise writing thefull alphabet. Once completed, they will create their own calligraphy card/letter.

Core

Calligraphy

LESSONS

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An exciting introduction to the wondrous world of magic tricks with playing cards! Students will learn cardplaying vocabulary and receive their own pack of playing cards as souvenirs. They next practise lots of cardhandling techniques and flourishes, then learn, practise and perform three entertaining card tricks.

Students learn the basic premises and rules of playing chess and play each other in a friendly contest. Ourteachers demonstrate how to play chess and explain the rules in clear, simple English before having students
challenge each other in this game of thinking and strategy.

Learn the art of traditional British baking by cooking tasty scones or delicious shortbread. Students learn
the relevant cooking and kitchen vocabulary used in making scones or shortbread. They follow the teacher’s
instructions and learn traditional baking methods and make their own batch of scones/shortbread. They also
partake in kitchen preparation and cleaning.

Ski around the beautiful British Hills Nature Trail with our experienced teachers.
Students learn the proper way to gear up with skis and poles, listen to a safety briefing, then head out on to our
nature trail, where they will ski along a path and down some slopes.

Team
Building

Cross-country Skiing (winter only)

Discussion
SeriesCooking Scones/Shortbread (ES 5th grade and up)

CriticalThinking

Chess*Please bring ski wear, hats, gloves etc. Skis, boots & poles will be provided.

Students learn the popular English pastime of cross-stitching and create their very own cross-stitch souvenir.
Learners are introduced to cross-stitching and practise the two basic cross-stitches. Once perfected, theychoose from our range of unique designs and create a framed cross-stitch piece to take home.

Dance*Please note students are required to bring indoor gym shoes and comfortable clothing for this class.

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Experience

Have fun while learning traditional British ballroom and discotheque dances. This practical and interactive
lesson teaches dance-related vocabulary and provides step-by-step instructions for students to experience thistraditional form of British culture. It also builds confidence and encourages camaraderie. Dances include solo,
pair and group movements.

Journey to
Discovery*Please note students may require time at home to complete their design.

Adventure
Series

Cross-stitch

Dreamcatchers
Experience the culture of Canada’s First Nations people by making your very own Ojibwe dreamcatcher.
Students learn the legend behind the creation of the first dreamcatchers and the cultural significanceof materials used. Students then gather their preferred materials and weave together their own unique
dreamcatcher!

Core*Please note students may require time at home to complete their design.

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Fabric Painting

Enjoy a practical, competitive outdoor lesson while sharpening your listening skills.
Students will listen to and follow British Hills teachers’ instructions for enjoying traditional winter pastimes. Funfilled activities include sledding, snowball fighting and competing in a snowman-building contest!

CriticalThinking

Fun in the Snow (winter only)

Young
Learners

Show off your creative talents with this colourful craft lesson that includes a takeaway tote bag souvenir.
Following a demonstration, students design an original artwork as a template for their fabric painting creation.
Using a palette of paints, they then recreate their design on a takeaway tote bag.
*Please note this lesson incurs an additional fee (see ABC list for details).

*Please bring winter boots, ski wear, hats, gloves etc.

Have students play nine holes against each other around the British Hills garden golf course. Students findout the history of garden golf, then grab mallets, balls and score cards and play nine holes, keeping score andasking British Hills teachers questions, based on their score relative to par.

Discussion
Series

Garden Golf (available May-October)*This lesson is not available during event periods such as Golden Week, Midsummer, etc.

Have students design and make their own gel candle as a souvenir. Following a demonstration, students design
their candle on paper, request their preferred materials and create their candle in a timely manner. Candles arethen covered with hot gel, cooled and collected as a take-home souvenir.

Team
Building

Gel Candle-making*Optionally, you can make Halloween-themed candles in October, or Christmas candles in December. Please tell
your salesperson if you would like to do so.

Go on a signpost hunt around British Hills while interviewing our teachers. Students hunt for signposts aroundthe nature trail environs with two British Hills teachers. When each is found, they must chat/interview andrecord teachers’ answers on a worksheet. It’s a great way to improve students’ conversational skills.

Interview Orienteering: Pre-intermediate+ (available May-October)*We recommend students bring comfortable shoes for walking and a drink for this class.

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Go on a signpost hunt around British Hills while interviewing our teachers. Students hunt for signposts aroundthe nature trail environs with two British Hills teachers. When each is found, they must interview and record
teachers’ answers on a worksheet. It’s a great way to improve students’ conversational skills. The questions are
more challenging and require detailed writing in this version of the lesson.

Journey to
Discovery*We recommend students bring comfortable shoes for walking and a drink for this class.

Adventure
SeriesInterview Orienteering: Beginner (available May-October)Mosaic Art
Create a unique mosaic coaster to take home as a British Hills collectible. Through demonstration, learners
take a hands-on approach to designing their own mosaic coaster. After designing, they craft their coaster withcoloured tiles, glue and cement. Once dried, take it home as a custom-made souvenir.

Pub Games

Young
Learners

Students will create a pop-up storybook of their own imagination to take home. Following the teacher’s
demonstration, students will produce their own story’s introduction, body, and conclusion. They next cut andfold drawing paper into a pop-up storybook design, then draw and write their story onto its pages.

Core

Pop-up Stories

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Experience a true British pub and the traditional games within. Learners are taught the history and rules ofseveral classic British pub games (darts, dominoes, toad in the hole, etc.). They also get to play all of thesegames in an authentic British Pub setting at British Hills.

Learn to play the exciting game of Snooker on our majestic full-sized Snooker tables. Students have a rareopportunity to study the basic rules and techniques of this cue sport, and enjoy this classic British game on oneof our official Thurston tables (a renowned U.K. manufacturer).

Explore the wintery environs of the British Hills nature trail in snowshoes, while engaging English speaking skills.
Students learn how to gear up and travel in snowshoes, as our teachers guide and chat with them around thenature trail. It’s the perfect outdoor activity for conversation building.

Discussion
SeriesSnowshoeing (winter only)

CriticalThinking

Snooker (high school and up)*Please bring waterproof winter boots, ski wear, hats, gloves etc. Snowshoes will be provided.

Team
Building
Adventure
SeriesJourney to
Discovery
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ABC Lesson List
Core Lessons: BeginnerLesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonDescribing Things: Beginner

A

2

20

14

Fun with Directions:
Beginner

A

2

20

4

Survival English: Beginner

A

2

20

14

EmpowerMe

Notes

Core Lessons: Pre-intermediate
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonEmpowerMe

All About Me

A

2

20

14

★

British Hills Experience

A

2

20

4

★

Culture & Manners

A

2

20

14

★

Describing Things: Preintermediate

A

2

20

14

★
★

Drama

A

4

20

4

English Language in Film

A

2

20

14

Fun with Directions: Preintermediate

A

2

20

4

Fun with Language

A

2

20

14

Fun with Numbers

A

2

20

14

Homestay English

A

2

20

14

Introducing Japan: Preintermediate

A

2

20

14

Listening Skills: Preintermediate

A

2

20

14

Pronunciation Skills

A

2

20

14

Science Challenge

B

2

20

4

Survival English: Preintermediate

A

2

20

14

The SDGs & Me

A

2

20

14

Notes

1~2 lessons

★

★

★

★

Core Lessons: Intermediate
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonEmpowerMe

Notes

A Postcard Home

B

2

20

4

★

Recommended for later in the
programIntroducing Japan:
Intermediate

A

2

20

14

Introduction to Debate

A

6

20

14

Listening Skills:
Intermediate

A

2

20

14

Lord of the Manor

A

2

20

8

Speech Skills

A

2

20

14

Survival English:
Intermediate

A

2

20

14

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2 lessons★

1~2 lessons. List-B when speech
script check requested.

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Travel Abroad

A

2

20

14

Travel in the UK/AUS/CAN/
NZ

A

2

20

14

Core Lessons: Advanced
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonEmpowerMe

Notes

Group Presentations

A

2

20

14

★

2~3 lessons

Shakespeare

A

8

20

14

★

Young Learners: 40-minute lessons
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonAll About Me

A (½)

2

20

14

Culture & Manners

A (½)

2

20

14

Describing Things

A (½)

2

20

14

English Language in Film

A (½)

2

20

14

Fun with Directions

A (½)

2

20

14

Fun with Language

A (½)

2

20

14

Fun with Numbers

A (½)

2

20

14

Listening Skills

A (½)

2

20

14

Pronunciation Skills

A (½)

2

20

14

Survival English

A (½)

2

20

14

Weather & Seasons

A (½)

2

20

14

Empower
Me

Notes

Young Learners: 90-minute lessons
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonOutdoor Party Games

B

2

20

4

Party Games & Make a
Party Hat

A

2

20

1

EmpowerMe

Notes

Please choose an alternative
lesson in case of inclement
weather

Young Learners: Culture Course (40 minutes each)Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lesson1: Introducing Japan

A (½)

2

20

14

2: Explore Different
Cultures

A (½)

2

20

14

3: Where do you want to
go?

A (½)

2

20

14

4: Poster Presentations

A (½)

2

20

14

Empower
Me

Notes

Young Learners: Curricular Lessons (90-minute lessons)Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonIntroducing Me

A

2

20

14

33

EmpowerMe

Notes

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2024 British Hills Lesson List
Introducing Things

A

2

20

14

Let's Go Shopping

A

2

20

14

Our British Hills Memories

A

2

20

14

What do you want?

A

2

20

14

Who is this?

A

2

20

14

Critical Thinking: Advanced
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonEmpowerMe

Psychology

A

2

20

14

★

Statistics & Data

A

2

20

14

★

The RAVEN Method

A

2

20

14

★

Notes

2~3 lessons

Discussion Series: Pre-intermediate
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonEmpowerMe

Introduction to Discussion

A

2

20

14

★

Notes

Discussion Series: Intermediate
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonEmpowerMe

Our Perfect School

A

2

20

14

★

The SDGs

A

2

20

14

★

Why should you study
English?

A

2

20

14

Notes

Discussion Series: Advanced
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonA Modern Curriculum

A

2

20

14

Top Fives

A

2

20

14

EmpowerMe

Notes

Empower
Me

Notes

Team Building
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonTeam Challenge:
Beginner~Pre-intermediate

A

8

20

1

Team Challenge:
Intermediate

A

8

20

14

Team Challenge: Advanced

A

8

20

10

Adventure Series: Intermediate
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonEmpowerMe

Advertising in the Media

A

2

20

14

★

Biology: Botany

A

2

20

4

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Fashion Design

A

2

20

14

Geology

A

2

20

1

★

History: Fact or Fiction

A

2

20

14

★

Mathematics: Word
Problems

A

2

20

14

Music & Metaphor

A

2

20

2

★

Sherlock Holmes

A

2

20

6

★

Social Studies

A

2

20

14

Visual Arts

A

2

20

4

★

1~2 lessons. For 1 lesson, pleasechoose between Practical andTheory.

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Notes

Adventure Series: Advanced
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonBiology: Microbiology

A

2

20

2

Chemistry

A

2

20

2

★

Cosmology

A

2

20

14

★

History: The Industrial
Revolution

A

2

20

14

Let's Start a Business

A

2

20

14

Music

A

2

20

14

Physics

B

2

20

2

Social Media

A

2

20

2

The SDGs

A

2

20

14

★

2~3 lessons★

Journey to Discovery
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lessonEmpowerMe★

Astronomy

A

2

20

14

Engineering

B

2

20

4

Nutrition

A

2

20

14

Our Oceans

A

2

20

14

★

The World We Live In

A

2

20

14

★

Visual Arts

A

2

20

14

Notes

Experience
Lesson Name

Type

Min.
students

Max.
students

Max no.
simultaneous
lesson3D Pictures

B

2

20

2

Aromatherapy

B

2

20

2

British Festivals

A

2

20

1

British Sports

A

8

20

1

British Weddings

A

8

20

1

Calligraphy

B

2

20

14

Cards & Magic

B

2

20

14

Chess

A

2

20

3

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Me

Notes

★

ES 5th year and up

Cooking Scones

B

2

20

2

Cooking Shortbread

B

2

20

2

ES 5th year and up

Cross-country Skiing

C

2

20

2

2 teacher lesson. Please choose
an alternative lesson in case ofinclement weather.

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Cross-stitch

B

2

20

4

Dance

A

8

20

1

Dreamcatchers

B

2

20

4

★

Fabric Painting

B+

2

20

2

Price = List B + 1000yen/pp

Fun in the Snow

A

2

20

4

Please choose an alternative
lesson in case of inclement
weather

Garden Golf

C

2

20

1

2 teacher lesson. Please choose
an alternative lesson in case ofinclement weather. Unavailable
during event periods.

Gel Candle-making

B

2

20

2

Interview Orienteering:
Beginner

C

2

20

2

★

2 teacher lesson. Please choose
an alternative lesson in case ofinclement weather.

Interview Orienteering: Preintermediate+

C

2

20

2

★

2 teacher lesson. Please choose
an alternative lesson in case ofinclement weather.

Mosaic Art

B

2

20

1

Pop-up Stories

A

2

20

14

★

Pub Games

C

2

20

1

★

Snooker

A

2

20

1

Snowshoeing

C

2

20

1

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from 9:00 or 16:00.
High school and up★

2 teacher lesson. Please choose
an alternative lesson in case ofinclement weather.

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