ENACT Europa has released a new short film showcasing how cultural engagement can transform the way we learn languages.
The video offers a vivid look at how traditional knowledge, everyday practices, and hands‑on cultural activities help learners develop deeper speaking and listening skills while making language learning memorable and meaningful.
The film serves as a prelude to our forthcoming book, Cultural Tasks for Digital Language Learning, to be published by Bloomsbury Academic in August 2026. The book explores ENACT’s research on integrating cultural tasks into digital learning environments and demonstrates how culture-rich activities can support inclusion, intercultural understanding, and learner motivation.
In the short film, viewers can see how cultural immersion helps learners:
1. Strengthen speaking and listening through real-world tasks
2. Understand the deeper meanings behind words and expressions
3. Build confidence by engaging with authentic cultural practices
Special thanks to Dr Müge Satar, Professor Paul Seedhouse, Dr Ahmed Kharrufa, Alison Whelan, Sarah Edgar (Newcastle City Council), the Great North Museum: Hancock, the N.E.S.T Schools, and N.E.S.T volunteers and project support team: Tilly Atkinson, Jess Seddon, and Eve Navickaite.
The ENACT Around the World Club has been designed, organised, and funded by the ENACT Project. It grew out of the NEST Schools Project, commissioned and funded by Newcastle City Council School Effectiveness Team since 2021. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of Sarah Edgar, Education Consultant at Newcastle City Council.
The video offers a vivid look at how traditional knowledge, everyday practices, and hands‑on cultural activities help learners develop deeper speaking and listening skills while making language learning memorable and meaningful.
The film serves as a prelude to our forthcoming book, Cultural Tasks for Digital Language Learning, to be published by Bloomsbury Academic in August 2026. The book explores ENACT’s research on integrating cultural tasks into digital learning environments and demonstrates how culture-rich activities can support inclusion, intercultural understanding, and learner motivation.
In the short film, viewers can see how cultural immersion helps learners:
1. Strengthen speaking and listening through real-world tasks
2. Understand the deeper meanings behind words and expressions
3. Build confidence by engaging with authentic cultural practices
Special thanks to Dr Müge Satar, Professor Paul Seedhouse, Dr Ahmed Kharrufa, Alison Whelan, Sarah Edgar (Newcastle City Council), the Great North Museum: Hancock, the N.E.S.T Schools, and N.E.S.T volunteers and project support team: Tilly Atkinson, Jess Seddon, and Eve Navickaite.
The ENACT Around the World Club has been designed, organised, and funded by the ENACT Project. It grew out of the NEST Schools Project, commissioned and funded by Newcastle City Council School Effectiveness Team since 2021. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of Sarah Edgar, Education Consultant at Newcastle City Council.