Here is a great idea for building cultural awareness and good listening skills. The lesson plan suggests having a guest speaker come to the classroom to share his/her experiences. Prior to the visit, the class will generate a list of questions or topics that they are curious about. They can then use their questions to learn more about the culture the speaker comes from. Tip: Have the class conduct a research project on the culture the guest speaker is from prior to the visit. They can use what they know to engage the speaker in a more dynamic way.