Languages and Dialects
Heritage Speakers and Bilingualism
Movies
Assimilation and Acculturation
Cultural Identity
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What is a dialect?

This term refers to a variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular group of speakers.

100

How does being bilingual benefit individuals in a multicultural society?

What is it enhances communication, cultural understanding, and provides more opportunities?

100

 In "Bend It Like Beckham," what cultural expectation does Jess's family have for her that conflicts with her passion for soccer?

What is they expect her to focus on traditional roles and marriage?

100

In "French Kiss," how does Kate's journey in France illustrate the concept of acculturation?

What is she learns to adapt to French culture while maintaining her own identity?

100

In "Tortilla Soup," how does the family dinner tradition reflect cultural identity?

What is it showcases the importance of family and cultural heritage through food?

200

This Spanish dialect is spoken in the movie "Tortilla Soup."

What is Mexican Spanish?

200

 This is one major benefit of being bilingual.

What is improved cognitive abilities and multitasking skills?

200

This sport does the protagonist play in "Bend It Like Beckham."

What is soccer?

200

 This character in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" shows resistance to cultural assimilation.

Who is Gus? / The father

200

This character in "Bend It Like Beckham" struggles with balancing cultural expectations and personal dreams.

Who is Jess?

300

What is a heritage speaker?

This term describes someone who grows up speaking a language at home that is different from the dominant language of society.

300

Heritage speakers contribute to cultural preservation by doing this.

What is teaching their language and traditions to future generations?

300

This food is central to the plot of "Tortilla Soup."

What is soup?

300

In which movie do we observe acculturation?

This process is depicted through the character Ana in "Real Women Have Curves."

300

Where do we see a language barrier in French Kiss?

We observe this in Kate's experience in France, where she feels isolated due to her inability to speak the language.

400

What is Scottish English?

This dialect is spoken in Scotland and includes unique vocabulary and pronunciation features distinct from Standard English.

400

What is a heritage language?

This is the term for the first language a person learns at home in childhood.

400

This is the main cultural conflict in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

What is family traditions vs. modern values?

400

This character in "Bend It Like Beckham" switches between English and Punjabi, reflecting cultural assimilation.

Who is Jess?

400

This movie depicts the cultural identity of a Greek-American family.

What is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"?

500

What is Southern American English?

This dialect is commonly spoken in the southeastern United States and is characterized by its distinct drawl and vocabulary.


500

This is the ability to speak two languages fluently

What is bilingualism?

500

This movie features a character named Kate who travels to France.

What is "French Kiss"?

500

What is acculturation?

when an immigrant family from Mexico moves to the US and begins to adopt North American customs while still maintaining their Mexican heritage: they might celebrate Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, while also continuing to observe Mexican traditions such as Día de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo. They may also start incorporating North American foods into their diet, like apple pie, alongside traditional Mexican dishes like tacos and tamal

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This character in "Real Women Have Curves" faces pressure to conform to traditional roles.

Who is Ana?

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