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- 3. A little about me… Hello! My name is Jennifer! I am American. I was a music teacher for 10 years and enjoy playing many instruments. I have one cat and her name is Squeaky. I love her very much. Hello class!
- 4. Let’s Discuss Holidays: What does the word “Holiday” mean to you? What kinds of holidays are celebrated in your country? What kinds of traditions do you participate in for these holidays? Warm Up!
- 5. Sometimes holidays don’t need to be celebrated by a large group of people. People just need a break to do something different and out of the ordinary to have some fun. Share with me: What do you think happens if we work too hard? When is it necessary to take a break? What kinds of things do you do to relax? So, let’s see how we can make things different with…
- 7. International Talk Like a Pirate Day September 19th Created in 1995 by two men as a result of a game. It all started when one of them hurt themselves and loudly reacted to the pain by screaming “Arrr!” Let’s Discuss: What is slang? What common English slang do you know? What pirate slang did you hear in the video?
- 8. National Virtual Vacation Day March 30th Not everyone can take a vacation. All a person has to do is use the power of their mind to travel anywhere in the world. Let’s discuss… How is a vacation different than a holiday? If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
- 9. Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day December 8th This day is to be celebrated by acting like a time traveler. All you need to do is to pretend that you can travel through time. Share with us… Have you seen a movie or play where the actors were from another time period? Have you ever pretended to be something you weren’t?
- 10. National Paranormal Day May 3rd This holiday encourages people to share their strange experiences of ghosts and creatures with other people. It can be observed by telling stories with friends and family members, or even watching a scary movie. Share with us… What do you think it means to “observe” a holiday? What other holidays are observed in your country?
- 11. National Zipper Day April 29th National Zipper Day shows appreciation for this everyday invention that is taken for granted! From handbags and jackets to pants and shoes, it really is impossible to imagine life without zippers! Tell us… What is an idiom? What other english idioms do you know?
- 12. National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day January 22nd Every single day, your cat is trying to talk to you without words! Even if you don’t have a cat, you could celebrate this holiday with any pet. Let’s discuss… How many different ways can we communicate without saying words?
- 13. National Tongue Twister Day November 8th Every language has its own tongue twisters that can confuse your brain. The most famous English tongue twister is: “She Sells Sea Shells By The Sea Shore.” Tell us… What are some tongue twisters you know in your native language? Let’s try some English tongue twisters…
- 14. I will say each Tongue Twister twice and then you can try it! Remember to speak slowly and clearly!
- 16. National Name Yourself Day April 9th Why not take on the role of whoever you feel like, making that new name fit? It could be something regal that makes you take on another personality, or maybe a little more edgy that gives you confidence. Tell us… What words would you use to describe your new personality? What words would you use to describe your new appearance?
- 17. National “Make Up Your Own Holiday” Day March 26th On this day, everyone makes up their own reason for celebrating the day. And because it’s a holiday that’s invented,the holiday is going to be unique and personal. Now…create your own holiday! What day and month would your new holiday be on? Would your new holiday be celebrated or observed? What traditions would people need to do?
- 18. Be sure to follow On instagram: @englishwtech Did you enjoy today’s lesson? What new words did you learn? Do you have any questions?
Editor's Notes
- Holiday: 1. a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. 2. spend a holiday in a specified place.
- Acting: the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others. Appreciate: recognize the full worth of.
- Slang: a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
- Ideal: satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.
- Celebrated: greatly admired; renowned.
- Paranormal: denoting events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding. Strange: unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand. Observed: notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant. A haunted house, spook house or ghost house in ghostlore is a house or other building often perceived as being inhabited by disembodied spirits of the deceased who may have been former residents or were otherwise connected with the property. Creepy: another word for strange, scary,
- Take for granted: fail to properly appreciate (someone or something), especially as a result of overfamiliarity
- Tongue Twister: a sequence of words or sounds, typically of an alliterative kind, that are difficult to pronounce quickly and correctly, as, for example, tie twine to three tree twigs.
- The instructor will slowly pronounce each tongue twister to provide an example for students with explanations of similar sounds to help them.
- Students can volunteer if they wish to try saying a tongue twister out loud.
- Regal: of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified. Like royalty. Edgy: at the forefront of a trend; experimental or avant-garde Extraordinary: very unusual or remarkable.
- Invent: to create or design (something that has not existed before). Unique: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.