U.S. Presidents – Building Intercultural Skills in English (Grades 7–10)

This engaging EFL resource introduces students in Grades 7–10 to five key figures in American history: George Washington, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, and Donald J. Trump. Designed for lower secondary English classes, the material promotes intercultural awareness, basic political literacy, and language skills development through age-appropriate content.

Students will:

• Learn about the role of the U.S. president and compare it to leadership in their own country

• Explore the lives and achievements of five historical figures

• Analyze cultural values such as freedom, leadership, civil rights, and communication

• Reflect on media, political symbols, and the impact of speeches

• Practice key skills: reading comprehension, vocabulary expansion, speaking and writing

This resource includes:

• Simple fact files, timelines, and quote cards

• Comprehension tasks and guided vocabulary work

• Classroom activities for pair/group work (e.g., role cards, interviews, mini-debates)

• Creative writing prompts and presentation templates

• Editable worksheets and teaching suggestions

Perfect for English lessons with a cultural focus, this material supports intercultural learning, enhances global perspective, and strengthens language competence at the same time.

Help your students connect language learning with real-world relevance—and explore how leadership, culture, and communication shape modern societies.