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Dandelion is dandelion-A Poem of self-esteem Uncategorized
By: Kyungsun Choe (Queens College)
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.


Hangul Day (Korean Alphabet Day) Featured, Open
By: Seonyeong Moon (Queens College)
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.


Preparing a Dia de Muertos festival Uncategorized
By: Meloddy Jimenez (Queens College)
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.​


La Quinceañera Uncategorized
By: Mary Rodriguez (Queens College)
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.


Attitudes towards Death Uncategorized
By: Yuting Zhang (University College London)
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.


Vamos de Compras! Uncategorized
By: Julia Marketos (Queens College)
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.


Abuela, Abuelita, Mamita, Grandma, Nana. Uncategorized
By: Edwin Oswaldo Barajas Herrera (Queens College)
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.


Chinese Labor Day Uncategorized
By: xiangyang zhou (queens college)
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.


Chinese Traditional Wedding Uncategorized
By: Yanzi Yin (Queens College)
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.


Inti Raymi: A celebration of Life Uncategorized
By: Mary Rodriguez (Queens College)
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.


The Spring Festival Uncategorized
By: Lilly Chen (Queens College)
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.


The Mid-Autumn Festival Uncategorized
By: Peixuan Wang (University College London )
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.


Chinese Family Structure Uncategorized
By: Yi Sang (UCL)
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.


• Traditional festivals in China Uncategorized
By: Kaili Zhang (Queens College)
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.


Family values
Family Values are Part of the Cultural Identity of a Community Uncategorized
By: Oleksandra Guliaieva (QC)
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"


New York Korean Festival Uncategorized
By: Soon Ye Yu Kwon (Queens College)
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1

There is the annual Korean Festival on October 23rd, 2022, in Union Square Park. The Korean class decided to participate in the cultural experience event and post the event's information on the school website to encourage participation of other students. ​


Beyond a pet, into a family Uncategorized
By: Yun Oh (Queens College)
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Family Life
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1

Students are asked to give advice to Korean guests visiting the US with a pet about the pet industry, including similarities and differences they should be aware of between the US and Korea in this industry.


DAY OF DEATH
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Uncategorized
By: Kristel Medina-Garcia (Queens College)
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1

Students are invited to the school culture festival to share about Mexican culture and how offerings are made to honor deceased loved ones on the Day of Dead.


Museum exhibition Uncategorized
By: Debbie Niemes (Queens College)
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1

The American Museum of Natural History is hosting a new and unique exhibition of the shrunken heads from indigenous Ecuadorian tribes. Students are invited to submit reflections of the exhibit on the museum website.


Festival Celebrations and Impact on Global Environment Open
By: Sushma Malhotra (Queens College)
Topic(s): Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, D. Global Awareness & Community Engagement, Environmental Issues & Sustainability, Public Health
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1

Context: An environmental health organization seeks informational material for a Green Diwali to help people stay healthy during and after the celebrations.


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