Languages and Dialects
What is a dialect?
This term refers to a variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular group of speakers.
How does being bilingual benefit individuals in a multicultural society?
What is it enhances communication, cultural understanding, and provides more opportunities?
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?
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?
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?
This Spanish dialect is spoken in the movie "Tortilla Soup."
What is Mexican Spanish?
This is one major benefit of being bilingual.
What is improved cognitive abilities and multitasking skills?
This sport does the protagonist play in "Bend It Like Beckham."
What is soccer?
This character in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" shows resistance to cultural assimilation.
Who is Gus? / The father
This character in "Bend It Like Beckham" struggles with balancing cultural expectations and personal dreams.
Who is Jess?
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.
Heritage speakers contribute to cultural preservation by doing this.
What is teaching their language and traditions to future generations?
This food is central to the plot of "Tortilla Soup."
What is soup?
In which movie do we observe acculturation?
This process is depicted through the character Ana in "Real Women Have Curves."
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.
What is Scottish English?
This dialect is spoken in Scotland and includes unique vocabulary and pronunciation features distinct from Standard English.
What is a heritage language?
This is the term for the first language a person learns at home in childhood.
This is the main cultural conflict in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
What is family traditions vs. modern values?
This character in "Bend It Like Beckham" switches between English and Punjabi, reflecting cultural assimilation.
Who is Jess?
This movie depicts the cultural identity of a Greek-American family.
What is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"?
What is Southern American English?
This dialect is commonly spoken in the southeastern United States and is characterized by its distinct drawl and vocabulary.
This is the ability to speak two languages fluently
What is bilingualism?
This movie features a character named Kate who travels to France.
What is "French Kiss"?
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
This character in "Real Women Have Curves" faces pressure to conform to traditional roles.
Who is Ana?