0446_Talking About the Holidays in English

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Talking About the Holidays in English


Survival English

Hello everyone! My name is ________. I’m from ________. I currently live in ________. I am a ________. I enjoy studying ________. I joined Open English ________ ago. I (enjoy / don’t enjoy) celebrating holidays.


Beginner: Warm-up What is your favorite holiday?

My favorite holiday is_____________.


Beginner: Vocabulary

Santa Claus witch Easter bunny ghost parade fireworks candy leprechaun Cupid pumpkin


Beginner: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

Santa Claus

B.

leprechaun

C.

ghost

D.

fireworks

E.

candy


Beginner: Vocabulary Practice Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words pumpkins

A __________ has a pointed hat and a broom.

witch

______ shoots arrows to inspire romantic love.

Easter bunny

There often is a _____________on a national holiday.

parade Cupid

The ______________ carries a basket full of colored eggs. People make pie from ____________.


Beginner: Discussion Complete the following sentences according to your opinion … favorite holiday. A.  Christmas is my B.  Easter is my C.  I don’t have a On New Year’s Eve I like to … A.  stay at home B.  go to a party C.  stay at home or go out, depending on my mood. I … celebrating national holidays. A.  love B.  don’t mind C.  dislike


Beginner Question & Picture Matching

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

1. Where did you get that costume? 2. Do you want some candy? 3. Where is your pot of gold? 4. How many people do you think are here? 5. Who gave you those roses?


Picture Fill-in-the-Blank Choose the correct verb and conjugate as needed

chew

march

fly

carve

knock

1.  The band __________ to the beat of the music. 2.  Kids __________ on people’s doors to ask for candy on Halloween. 3.  My mom told me to __________ the candy well before I swallow it. 4.  Cupid can __________ because he has wings. 5.  We __________ pumpkins last year on Halloween. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Beginner: Creating Sentences Create a sentence by using a subject, a verb and a complement

I

wear

You We

a wish eat make

candy to a parade

They Ben

a costume trick or treating

He She

dinner

go

a list a uniform


Beginner: Choose One Read the sentence with the correct answer 1.  He (get / got) a lot of candy on Halloween.

2.  She (sat / sit) on Santa’s lap.

3.  Cupid (is making / makes) people fall in love.

4.  We (were watching / watched) the fireworks for a few hours.

5.  They (ate / eats) pie on Thanksgiving.


Beginner: Match the Answer Match each question to the correct answer

1. Who is dressed as a witch?

2. Are you going to the parade?

3. Do you believe in Santa Claus?

4. Can I give him more candy?

5. What is a ghost?

__ No, but I thought he was real when I was a kid.

__ That’s Kelly.

__ Yes, he can have more.

__ It’s the spirit of a dead person.

__ No, I have to work.


Beginner: Let’s Talk!

Lacy:

Would you mind helping me throw a Halloween party for our friends?

Candice:

Sure, I’d love to! Where are we going to have the party?

Lacy:

We can have it at my house. We can eat, play games, and have a contest for the best costume.

Candice:

That sounds like a lot of fun. What can I do to help you?

Lacy:

Well, you could help me decorate the house and prepare the food.

Candice:

Okay. I can handle that. No problem.

Lacy:

Great! I’ll give you a call this afternoon and we can talk about it more in detail.

Candice:

All right. I’ll talk to you this afternoon!

Lacy:

Thanks, Candice! Talk to you later.


Beginner: Let’s Talk! Follow-up Answer the following questions about the previous passage What kind of party does Candice want to throw? A. a Christmas party B. a birthday party C. a Halloween party What will Lacy do to help Candice prepare for the party? A. buy the food B. greet the guests and serve drinks C. decorate the house and prepare the food Which of the following will guests not do at the party? A. play games B. pass out candy to kids C. eat


What’s Missing? Complete each sentence with a word from the list goes

is

go

need

spends

spent

am needing

give

gave

is being

1.  I _________ to buy a costume before Halloween. 2.  They _________ $30 on candy. 3.  My dad ________ me a beautiful Easter basket. 4.  Where did you ________ for Christmas last year? 5.  This chocolate ________ yummy! Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Beginner: Q & A Formation Complete the question using the underlined words as hints, then choose the correct option to complete the sentence

_____ pumpkin pies will they make tomorrow?

1.  They ____ three pumpkin pies tomorrow. a.  makes b.  will make c.  make

_____ is your favorite holiday?

2.  Valentine’s Day ____ my favorite holiday. a.  were b.  is c.  are

_____ did you decorate the house for?

3.  We ____ it for Christmas. a.  decorated b.  decorates c.  was decorating Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Beginner: Categories Match each word to its corresponding category

Words associated with Christmas

pumpkin

dinner

witch

Words associated with Halloween

Words associated with Easter

egg

Santa Claus

basket

ghost

tree


Beginner: Minimal Pairs Listen to the difference between each pair of words and practice pronouncing each pair

witch

watch

gift

give

candy

handy

ghost

host

bunny

funny


Beginner: Who Said It? Match each sentence to its appropriate picture A.

B.

C.

I’m holding my Easter basket. I received a gift of flowers. I have some colored eggs. I carved a pumpkin! My husband is so sweet!


Beginner: Related Lessons Ask a Teacher • 8:00 am to 12:00 am Community Conversation Classrooms • 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am •  Holiday Vocabulary (#0085) •  Holiday Word search (#0087) •  Adjectives and Prepositions (#0051) •  Dates and Time Vocabulary (#0053) •  Verbs for Dates and Time (#0055) •  Asking Questions: Who & What (#0093)


Intermediate Lesson Content


Intermediate: Warm-up What is something that you really like about holidays?


Intermediate: Vocabulary

haunted pilgrim mistletoe nativity scene in love wear green shamrock costume celebration festivities


Intermediate: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

haunted

B.

pilgrim

nativity scene

C.

D.

shamrock

E.

mistletoe


Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice Use the words below to create your own sentences. Ex: A shamrock is a symbol of good luck. shamrock pilgrim mistletoe nativity scene tradition wear green haunted costume celebration festivities


Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word Synonym

Word

Antonym

established

scary

pragmatic

commemorate

romantic

real

terrifying

traditional

common

imaginary

celebrate

unusual

distinguished

fantasy

ignore

sentimental

special

soothing


Intermediate: General Discussion • 

In your opinion, what holiday is the most important and why?

• 

What do you like to do on your favorite holiday?


Intermediate: Let’s Talk Alice: Honey, have you wrapped the kids’ Christmas gifts yet? It’s getting late. Jim:

I’m trying to get that done now. I can’t remember who asked for the Barbie doll.

Alice: That’s for Jenny. When you finish with that, please help the girls put out some cookies and milk for Santa. Jim:

I’m pretty tired, Alice. I don’t really have a lot of energy tonight. Can’t we just skip it this year?

Alice: No way; it’s a tradition. When you’re finished, I’ll pour you a glass of apple cider and let you kiss me under the mistletoe. Jim:

All right then, you’ve got yourself a deal. If you don’t mind, cut me a slice of fruitcake too, darling.


Intermediate: Let’s Talk! Follow-up •  Which one of Alice and Jim’s children asked for the Barbie doll? •  What did Jim ask Alice to skip this year? •  What does Alice offer to do for Jim when he finishes helping the girls put out milk and cookies?


Intermediate: Q & A Match each question to the correct answer 1.  Would you like a Christmas cookie? __ She hasn’t decided yet. 2.  What is Angela going to be for Halloween this year?

3.  Do you want to help me set off the fireworks?

4.  Where is the box of Christmas ornaments?

5.  Did you buy Kalyn’s Easter basket?

__ No, I forgot to get it.

__ Yes, that sounds yummy!

__ No way! Those things are dangerous.

__ I think it’s in the attic.


Intermediate: Story Sequence Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story _ Anne didn’t know what to buy her husband Alan for Christmas. _ Anne’s mother-in-law said she didn’t know what to buy either. _ Anne went to the store and bought Alan a TV for Christmas. _ Anne decided to ask Alan’s mother. _ Anne remembered that Alan had been talking about buying a new TV.


Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases Match the idiom to its meaning

1)  Jack is a devoted family man. His children mean a lot to him. 2)  Sam can touch his nose with his tongue. It’s his party piece. 3)  I was bursting with joy after opening my birthday gift. 4)  Jessica’s a party animal. She goes out four times a week. 5)  Peter called me a party pooper because I left the celebration early.

a)  a guy who likes to spend a lot of time with his family b)  to become extremely happy c)  something funny or strange that someone often does to entertain other people at social events d)  someone who spoils other people's enjoyment of social activities by being unhappy or by refusing to become involved e)  someone who likes going to parties a lot


Intermediate: Error Correction Choose the correct answer 1.  Nick cries because his Halloween candy was stolen. A.  is crying B.  were crying C.  was cried

2.  I desire to drink pink champagne on New Year’s Eve. A.  am desiring B.  want C.  am wanting 3.  It was taking them two hours to decorate the Christmas tree. A.  taken B.  taked C.  took Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Intermediate: Let’s Talk Pictures! How would you feel if you received one of these dogs as your Christmas gift?


Intermediate: Related Lessons Ask a Teacher • 8:00 am to 12:00 am Community Conversation Classrooms • 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am •  Holiday Vocabulary (#0085) •  Holidays in Future Tense (#0086) •  Holiday Word search (#0087) •  Holiday Quiz (#0088) •  Food & Groceries- Vocabulary (#0037) •  Food & Groceries- Present Tense Verbs (#0039)


Advanced Lesson Content


Advanced: Warm-up What are some words that remind you of holiday celebrations?


Advanced: Someone Once Said “Christmas is the season when you buy this year's gifts with next year's money.” — Author Unknown


Advanced: Vocabulary

commemorate benevolence toast partake sentiment feast adornment salutation enjoyment fellowship


Advanced: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

toast

B.

feast

salutation

C.

D.

fellowship

E.

adornment


Advanced: Vocabulary Practice Use the words below to create your own sentences feast

Ex: Most holiday celebrations include a delicious feast.

benevolence toast partake sentiment commemorate adornment salutation enjoyment fellowship


Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word Synonym

Word

Antonym

decorated

sentiment

abstain

honor

benevolence

forget

enjoyment

partake

plain

emotion

merriment

unkindness

charity

commemorate

sorrow

share

adorned

apathy


Advanced: Sentence Rewording Read each sentence and replace the word with a synonym or antonym 1.  Jackie always puts up a real tree for Christmas. A

2.  It was hard to pick a winner because all the kids looked cute in their costumes. S

3.  I wanted to try the pumpkin pie, but I was already stuffed. S


Advanced: General Discussion • 

In your opinion, what makes a holiday special?

• 

What holiday tradition do you like the least? Why?


Advanced: Let’s Talk Sally: It’s almost time for the big countdown. Have you seen Chris? I want to give him a big kiss at midnight. I love New Year’s Eve. It’s my favorite holiday. Cassie: Yes, it’s probably my favorite too. Chris is over at the refreshment table with Alex. They’re busy stuffing their faces. You know those two. Sally: Yes, I see them now. It amazes me that they never seem to gain an ounce. It’s hard to believe. So, what’s your New Year’s resolution? Cassie: I know what you mean. Alex eats like there is no tomorrow and somehow he manages to stay the same size. My New Year’s resolution? I’m going to finish my Master’s degree. Sally: Wow, that’s great! My resolution is to try and lose some weight. Ever since the wedding, I’ve been packing on the pounds! I just can’t seem to quit. Cassie: Yes, I know exactly what you mean. It’s easy to put on weight. I’ve gained five pounds since Thanksgiving and I haven’t been able to lose it. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Advanced: Let’s Talk! Follow-up •  The conversation takes place on New Year’s Eve. What do you usually do on this holiday? •  Cassie and Sally talked about their New Year’s resolutions. What was your resolution last year? How did it work out?


Advanced: Error Correction Correct the mistake 1.  I am always gaining weight during the holidays.

2.  When Mary was a child, she had been believing in the Easter Bunny.

3.  Have you never tasted my mother’s famous eggnog?

4.  Michael makes a Halloween party every year.

5.  Caroline enjoys to make Thanksgiving dinner.


Advanced: Reading Comprehension New Year’s celebrations are done globally and each country prides itself in observing the traditions of their culture. Here are a couple of New Year’s traditions from around the world. China — The traditional Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and may fall between January 1 and February 19. The celebration lasts for 10 to 15 days. During this celebration, it’s a tradition to play drums and set off fireworks. The Chinese believe that this wards off evil spirits and brings good fortune. Denmark — It may sound rather surprising, but it is considered to be very auspicious to wake up and find a pile of broken dishes in front of your door on New Year’s day in Denmark. Throughout the year, people save all their old dishes to throw at the entrance of homes on New Year’s Eve. The dishes are a symbol of friendship and prosperity for the coming year.


Advanced: Reading Discussion •  What is the main idea of this passage?

•  The texts talks about a couple of countries’ New Year’s traditions. What are some New Year’s traditions that are associated with your country?

•  If you were able to ring in the New Year in any country, where would it be? Why?


Advanced: Expressions & Phrases Match the idiom to its meaning

1)  Teachers choosing to implement school budget cuts would be like turkeys voting for an early Christmas. 2)  People pay for priceless, centuriesold art because a thing of beauty is a joy forever. 3)  Tutoring students in the evenings is a busman's holiday for teachers. 4)  Joseph, we have some business to take care of. Let’s talk turkey. 5)  Jake has been drinking since he got here, and now he’s lit up like a Christmas tree.

a)  people making choices that will have very bad results for themselves b)  to be drunk c)  time away from work that is spent doing something that is similar to your usual job d)  discuss important matters e)  Beautiful things give pleasure that lasts even longer than the beautiful things themselves.


Advanced: Question Formation Form a question based on the response Ex: How much money would you like to deposit?

1.  St. Patrick’s Day is my sister’s favorite holiday.

2.  No, Jill didn’t dress up for Halloween this year.

3.  Yes, I’d love more turkey.

4.  Tom’s New Year resolution is to go back to college.

5.  I’m going to a New Year’s Eve party with my husband this year.


Advanced: Related Lessons Ask a Teacher • 8:00 am to 12:00 am Community Conversation Classrooms • 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am •  Holidays in Future Tense (#0086) •  Holiday Quiz (#0088) •  Suffixes of "compare" (#0167) •  Fruits and Vegetables (#0487) •  We are going to plan a party! (#0397) •  Pronunciation: The long /e/ (#0261)


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Disclaimer/ Descargo de responsabilidad This is the complete content for the lesson. It includes beginner, intermediate and advanced slides. The experience during each live session will vary depending on the level of the class and not all slides will be covered. Este es el contenido completo de la lección. Se incluye diapositivas básicas, intermediarias, y avanzadas. La experiencia durante cada sesión en vivo variará en función del nivel de la clase y no todas las diapositivas serán cubiertas. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

0446_Talking About the Holidays in English

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