Explore the World in English!
Welcome to Culture Dive: your space to explore the world while improving your English! Here, you’ll find reading and listening activities designed for different levels. Each activity includes a level indicator, so you’ll know if it’s right for you.
In this section, we dive into topics like travel, history, science, fun facts, and sports. Whether you’re curious about national holidays, sports, unusual traditions, or famous places around the globe, there’s always something new to discover through reading and listening activities. Pick yours below!
Sports in the USA – A1–A2 Reading
Keywords before you read: baseball, basketball, hockey, boxing, team, player, stadium
This listening activity introduces popular sports in the United States, with simple facts and examples of what Americans love to watch and play. Perfect for beginner learners curious about American culture.
📖 Includes vocabulary support with pictures and reading comprehension questions.
Canada Day – A2–B1 Reading
Keywords before you read: fireworks, parade, national holiday, traditional food, celebration
Get to know one of the biggest celebrations in Canada! This reading exercise explains what Canada Day is, how it’s celebrated, and shares fun ideas to join in, even if you’re not in Canada!
📖 Includes vocabulary support with picture and reading comprehension questions.
The Teddy Bear Story – A2-B1 Reading
Keywords before you read: hunting trip, governor, trapped, refused, cartoonist, permission, shop window
Discover the surprising true story behind one of the most famous toys in the world! This reading activity explains how a hunting trip inspired the creation of the teddy bear.
📖 Includes vocabulary support and reading comprehension questions.
American Football Explained – A2-B1 Listening
Keywords before you listen: game, quarterback, touchdown, offense, defense.
Get ready to learn the basics of one of America’s most popular sport! This activity introduces how American football works, what the main players do, and how teams move the ball on the field.
🎧 Includes vocabulary, comprehension questions and link to the video.
How Auroras are formed – B2-C1 Listening
Keywords before you listen: aurora, solar flare, magnetosphere, space weather, dazzling
Get ready to discover one of the most amazing natural light shows on Earth! This listening activity explains what auroras are, how they are formed, and where you can see them.
🎧 Includes vocabulary support with definitions and listening comprehension questions to help you follow and enjoy the audio.
Set of listening activities separated by level
A1: Today I am learning | It is a sunny day | I have two rabbits | This is my classroom | My grandmother | It is time for lunch | What is your favorite food? | Sally starts school | VoiceMail Message | Booking a Table | Finding the Library | Meeting other Students | Meeting People at Dinner | Shopping for clothes | My name is Scott | Brooke likes animals | Beth goes to school | Mark’s family | What do you want to be? | Next weekend | Kate has long black | Andy is going to the beach | Emily’s day | Lisa loves food! | Alex is a Thai student | Jane is on a safari | Bill is at home | Scott went to Big C | Anna comes from Australia | Mark went to the market
A2: An invitation to a party | Changing plans | Facts and figures | Four conversations | Going to the cinema | Instructions for an assignment | Leaving a message | Missing a class | Transport announcements | Understanding an explanation | Ordering Coffee | The first English class
A2/B1: A Day at School | A Fun Day | Acting School and Movie Stars | Apartments for Rent | Bookstore Shopping | Camping Gear | Casino Gambling | Christmas is Coming! | Class Reunion | At a clothes store | Clothing Styles | College Graduation | College Life | Daily Schedule | Dating Game | Donating Cars | Drugs and Medication | DVD Movie Rentals | Eyeglasses | Family Activities | Family Relationships | First Date | Gourmet Cooking | Happy | Happy Birthday | Happy New Year | Health Club | Health Insurance | Heavenly Pies Restaurant | Holiday Traditions | Homestay in the USA | Hotel Reservations | Hotel Room Service | Immigration and Customs | Law Offices | Missing Children | New Friends | Nice to Meet You | Don’t Worry, Be Happy | Office Supplies Company | Party Invitations | Party Time! | Personal Profile | Phone Message | Physical Therapy | Private Language Tutor | Reading Books | Restaurant Order | Saturday’s Chores | Shopping for the Day | Sightseeing in Town | Snack Time | Social Media Web Sites | Spending Money | Tokyo Travel Guide | Train Tickets | Voicemail
Come back for more reading and listening activities, this sections will have new exercises every month.