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General English Video series Word on the Street Heritage Tourism
Skills Listening B1 listening Work–life balance
BUSINESS SITUATIONS
Discussing cultural heritage in tourism-related business contexts
Talking about work–life balance in workplace conversations
Networking with colleagues about travel and leisure interests
Presenting ideas on sustainable tourism or employee wellbeing
SUBJECT OR TOPIC
Heritage tourism: cultural sites, traditions, and their economic impact
Work–life balance: managing stress, time, and productivity
Linking personal interests (travel, culture) with professional development
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
Describing experiences and places
Expressing opinions and preferences
Comparing lifestyles and work habits
Giving advice and suggestions
Agreeing and disagreeing politely
UNITS
Unit 1: Heritage tourism – describing cultural sites
Unit 2: Work–life balance – discussing routines and challenges
Unit 3: Opinions and debates – tourism vs. preservation
Unit 4: Strategies for wellbeing at work
VOCABULARY
Tourism
Heritage: traditions, buildings, and culture passed down from the past (e.g., “Italy has a rich cultural heritage”).
Landmark: a famous or easily recognized building or place (e.g., “The Eiffel Tower is a landmark in Paris”).
Work–life Balance
Stress: mental or physical tension caused by pressure or problems (e.g., “Too much stress affects productivity”).
Relaxation: activities or states that help you rest and feel calm (e.g., “Yoga is a good form of relaxation”).
Productivity: how effectively work is completed in a given time (e.g., “Flexible hours can increase productivity”).
Adjectives
Cultural: related to the ideas, customs, and art of a society (e.g., “Cultural festivals attract tourists”).
Historical: connected to history or past events (e.g., “Rome is full of historical monuments”).
Demanding: requiring a lot of effort, energy, or attention (e.g., “A demanding job can cause stress”).
PHRASES / EXPRESSIONS
“Have you ever visited…?”
“It’s important to preserve…”
“I think flexible hours help with…”
“From my point of view…”
“How do you manage your time between work and family?”
GRAMMAR
Present perfect for experiences (“Have you visited…?”)
Comparatives and superlatives (“This site is more popular than…”)
Modal verbs for advice (“You should take breaks.” / “We could visit…”)
Future forms for plans (“I’m going to travel next summer.”)
PRONUNCIATION
Stress on key tourism words (heritage, attraction, preservation)
Intonation for expressing opinions and advice
Linking sounds in casual speech (“Did you ever…” → “Didja ever…”)
OTHER
Video comprehension: Word on the Street – Heritage Tourism
Listening practice: Work–life balance (B1)
Role-play: discussing travel experiences and workplace wellbeing
Group debate: “Tourism vs. preservation”
PROGRESS
Students can describe heritage sites and discuss tourism issues
Students can talk about work–life balance with confidence
Improved listening comprehension at B1 level
FEEDBACK
Teacher notes on clarity, fluency, and vocabulary use
Correction of grammar errors in advice and opinions
Encouragement to use authentic expressions from the video series
HOMEWORK
Word on the Street – Heritage Tourism Watch the video, do the preparation task, then complete the exercises to practice vocabulary and comprehension.
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/video-series/word-on-the-street/heritage-tourism