Customs and traditions of Great Britain Presentation done by Natalia Cherinko teacher of English Cherkassy Region Chornobay District Nove Zhyttia NVK

By the end of the lesson you will be able: to talk about some holidays, special traditions and customs in Britain; to talk about some holidays, special traditions and customs in Britain; to understand new words and word- combinations while reading to the text; to understand new words and word- combinations while reading to the text; to listen and understand details of the text; to listen and understand details of the text; to draw a parallels between British and Ukrainian traditions. to draw a parallels between British and Ukrainian traditions.

Proverbs So many countries, so many customs. When in Rome do as the Romans do. When in Rome do as the Romans do.

Tradition In every culture under the sun, There is a tradition or there is none. If there is one, try and find it; If there is none, never mind it.

Tradition Custom Holiday Celebration Festival

Custom is a usual or habitual practice; typical mode of behaviour. Custom is a usual or habitual practice; typical mode of behaviour. Tradition is a specific custom or practice of long standing Tradition is a specific custom or practice of long standing Holiday is a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel. Holiday is a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel. Festival is a series of performances of music, plays, and dances. Festival is a series of performances of music, plays, and dances. Celebration - the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual Celebration - the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual

What are the traditions and celebrations for you? Celebrations and traditions

Match the holidays with the symbols 1. Christmas 2. New Year’s Eve 3. Easter 4. Boxing Day 5.Spring Bank Holiday 6. May Day

Match the date and holiday 1. St. Valentines Day 2. Halloween 3. April Fool’s Day The 31 st of October The 1 st of April The 14 th of February

Listen to the text and the name of tradition referred to.

The first National park was established in Northen England more ______ years ago. 2. Highlands game have been popular from _____ century. 3. There are ____ national parks in England and _____ in Wales. 4. Lake District attracts more than ____ million visitors every year. Complete sentences with numbers from the box.

National Parks Відео (окремо) Відео (окремо)

Answer the questions 1. How large is the Peak District National Park? 2. Where is situated the Peak District National Park? 3. How many people visit Peak District National Park every year?

Main Holidays In Great Britain – Christmas In Great Britain – Christmas In Ukraine – New Year In Ukraine – New Year Draw a parallel between British and Ukrainian traditions

Great Britain Ukraine Date The 25th of December The 7 th of January Traditional dishes Turkey and pudding Kutya Traditional songs Carols Koliyadkas Christmas Christmas

Draw a parallel between British and Ukrainian traditions Ukraine Great Britain Name: Highlands Game Location: Scotland Activities: dancing, playing the bagpipes, throwing the hammer Name: All-Ukrainian holiday of athlete might for Ivan Piddubny prizes Location: Chornobay District, village of Krasenivka Activities: wrestling contests, a sport- theatrical performance

All-Ukrainian holiday of athlete might for Ivan Piddubny prizes

Ivan Piddubny

Tea dancing

Fill in the table HolidaysTraditionsCustomsFestivals

Cinquain Line1: A noun Line1: A noun Line2: Two adjectives Line2: Two adjectives Line 3: Three verbs Line 3: Three verbs Line 4: A phrase Line 4: A phrase (4 words) (4 words) Line 5: Another word for the noun Line 5: Another word for the noun 1: Tradition 1: Tradition 2: Ancient and important 2: Ancient and important 3: Learn, observe, be proud of 3: Learn, observe, be proud of Line 4: Help to learn culture Line 4: Help to learn culture Line 5: Custom Line 5: Custom

Sources 1. Richard MacAndrew. Window on Britain 2. Activity book [video] 2. Around Ukraine. The Golden Horse-Shoe of Cherkasy Region [text]. Guidebook / Cherkassy Charity Fund “The Golden Horse-Shoe.” – Kyiv, Wikipedia [The electronic resource ].http: en.wikipedia.org