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Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
1. What are the key traditions associated with the Iranian Nowruz Festival, and what do they signify?
2. How does celebrating cultural festivals contribute to social awareness and community building?
3. In what ways can we show respect and appreciation for cultures different from our own?
Topic(s): Family Life, House and Home
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You are invited to visit and stay for a week with your friend's family in China.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, B. Contemporary Life, Family Life, Food & Meal Taking
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
Context
(a)You applied for a job in Korea, and the interviewer invited you to a Korean restaurant for lunch to discuss your qualifications.
(b)You are in a relationship with this person, and they have invited you to have a formal dinner with their Korean parents.
You want to know proper Korean table manners to navigate the meal smoothly, show respect for their culture, and leave a positive impression.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
During the Day of Russian Culture in the Russian community, students prepare a presentation about the traditional Russian holiday Maslenitsa to introduce this holiday to students of other cultures.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
The school community is looking for folk dance groups that can participate in and play on International Student's Day, November 17th. International Students’ Day is a celebration of multiculturalism, diversity, and cooperation among students across the globe.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Identity, Literature
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Students' strong self-esteem significantly influences their identity and academic success. Following the self-introduction unit, the project 'Find Me-I am me' is carried out through the picture book. The unit fosters a robust sense of identity through picture books, a unique medium combining written words and illustrations to explore various life aspects and themes. Starting with recognizing self-esteem as the cornerstone, the unit begins its exploration of this fundamental concept.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
At the New York Hangul Day Celebration booth, students have been asked to be ‘Student Ambassadors’ to educate and inform visitors about Hangul. Students create a gallery wall, brochure, and poem and present that to visitors.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Family Life, Fine Arts: Music, Dance, Film, Literature, Theatre, Visual Arts, Milestones
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Students are invited by the Dia de los Muertos DC (DDLMDC) organization to participate on their festival and educate others about the Day of the Dead and the activities Mexicans do during this celebration.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
Context: The New York Times is seeking students from different cultures to interview them about their birthday celebration when it turns to adulthood. They want to invite families to organize a multicultural birthday celebration to enrich their knowledge about other culture’s celebrations.
Topic(s): Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Morals and values
Levels: IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
You are journalists of festival column of a magazine and this week's topic is the memorial of death. You need to collect information across cultures regarding different culture practices and attitudes towards death through different forms.
Topic(s): B. Contemporary Life, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Fashion and Clothing, Food & Meal Taking, Shopping
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
The community is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. For this event, all students were asked to represent a Hispanic country. You and your peers want to buy traditional costumes and traditional dishes for this event. Students need to describe the details of the outfits, the ingredients of the plates and be able to provide the symbolism of the meaning behind each object.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Family Life, Identity
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
The grandmother develops an important role in the family, and you have been asked to describe her and represent your family’s thoughts and feelings to her.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, B. Contemporary Life, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Leisure
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Chinese Labor Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated on May 1st each year. It is a day to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of workers in China and around the world.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
You are the best man/bridesmaid of your Chinese friend. You will responsibility for arrange the process of wedding of your friend and help him/her to manage the whole wedding. You need to write the invitation letter, make a list of guest who should be invited to the wedding, arrange the seats of banquet and explain what they should do for different groups.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
This year’s Ecuador celebrates a cultural event at Flushing Park. Students have been asked to volunteer to educate visitors at the tourist booth representing indigenous culture and traditions.
Topic(s): Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
The community will hold a multicultural celebration where students are invited to make a traditional holiday advocacy about their culture. You want to introduce people to your favorite traditional Chinese festival - the Spring Festival and its culture.
Topic(s): Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedHigh-CEFRC1/C2
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday that takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, usually in September or October.
The festival has been celebrated in China for over 1,000 years and is recognized as a public holiday in China.
The Mid-Autumn Festival has also spread to other parts of the world with significant Chinese populations.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Family Life, Identity
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
The UK newspaper, “Current China”, is trying to acquire new content about family values and childbirth in Chinese society.
Topic(s): Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
A cultural exchange platform called "Celebrations around the world" invited students from all over the world to share their traditional cultural celebrations on the platform. You are also invited to introduce people to traditional Chinese festivals.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Family Life
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
The school is celebrating National Family Week in November 20th-26th, 2022. "Stronger Families, Stronger Communities"