29/04-6/05 Tuesday. Classes 4-5

Hello

These two classes we started a new topic "Let´s celebrate!" We talked about different family celebrations (Birthday, Anniversary, Retirement Party, New Born Baby, Wedding, Housewarming Party, Graduation etc).
What do we usually say on these occasions?
Many Happy Returns! - Birthday
Best Wishes for you Future together - Wedding

Also we talked about different wedding traditions in other countries:
Why does a bride throw a bouquet?
Why do guests pin banknotes on groom´s suit?
Why does a wedding couple walk under the umbrella?
Why do people throw rice over the couple?

We read a text about four wedding traditions: Japanese, Jewish, Greek, American and did True/False test.

Also we were talking about the tardition of giving and receiving gifts. We learnt some new words (polite, rude, to (un)wrap, to avoid, flashy colours, odd/even number, to behave/behaviour).

Here are our Olympic Games results, how well do you know the traditions?
Player 1 - 5 points
Player 2 - 2 points
Player 3 - 5 points
Player 4 - 4 points
Player 5 - 3 points
Player 6 - 3 points

We read a small text about manners in different countries and answered the questions. Let´s practise some more! Here´s link of an exercise about manners. Can you do it?
Link Exercise

What do you think about British etiquette? Why are they so polite? Read the article and find it out!

Reading Link

Your homework is to write a short report about manners and customs in Spain:
What do people give as a present? What is polite/impolite?
Is it Ok to give money?
Do people unwrap the present as soon as they´re given it?
How do people greet each other?
What is the role of outfit in the society?