'Your name sounds like the noise you make when you go on the toilet'

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To regret (doing) something/ To regret (not doing) something 

To make fun (of someone) 

A big deal

A swear word

To offend (someone) 

To mess (with someone) 

To spit

A betrayal/ To betray (someone)

To make it

To have a row (with someone)

To drop out of university/ school etc.

To stand out

To pick on (someone) 

To let (someone) off

Regardless of 

To bring (something) up

Banter

To be wary (of/ about something/ someone) 

A lad

To speak up

To put (something) down to (something)

Thick-skinned

To stamp out

To do a stint 

To make of

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1. How did Kyrean’s parents react when he told them that he was going to join the RAF?

2. Does Kyrean think that there are cultural differences between English people and East Asian people?

3. What did a corporal say to Kyrean about his name and what were the consequences of this?

4. What did the RAF spokesperson say about Kyrean’s story?

5. ‘I would love to have a career in the RAF.’ Is this true for you?

6. ‘I think everyone in my country should have to serve in the army for 2 years.’ Is this true for you?

7. ‘There are no cultural differences between British people and people from my native country.’ Is this true for you?

8. ‘Bullying is something that happens among children, not among adults.’ Do you agree?

9. ‘In the UK, it’s easier to get a good job if you are British.’ Do you agree?

10. ‘Dropping out of university is always a bad idea.’ Do you agree?

11. ‘Parents should let their children follow their dreams, regardless of what they are.’ Do you agree?

12. ‘It’s ok to make fun of people in the workplace.’ Do you agree?

13. ‘When I was younger, I had ambitious dreams about what I wanted to be when I was older.’ Is this true for you?

14. ‘Everything is harder for immigrants families.’ Do you agree?

15. ‘I hate being the centre of attention.’ Is this true for you?