This course explores the ways people express who they are through culture, art, communication, and social interaction. Students will develop the ability to understand and produce connected spoken and written texts on familiar and semi-abstract topics such as cultural traditions, social connections, health, and personal values. Through tasks like podcasts, debates, and multimedia projects, learners will practice summarizing information, paraphrasing ideas, and sharing opinions using a wider range of vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and cohesive devices.