This document discusses literacy rates and cultures in several European countries. It provides the following key details: - Germany and Russia have literacy rates of 99-100%. France and Italy are at 99% and 98% respectively. The UK rate is 99%. - The main languages discussed are German, Russian, French, Italian, and English. Traditions mentioned include Oktoberfest, ballet, Bastille Day, opera, and afternoon tea. - Religious practices in the countries include Christianity in Germany, Orthodox Christianity in Russia, Catholicism in France and Italy. Christmas traditions vary between countries. So in summary, it compares literacy rates and examines some elements of language, customs, and traditions in

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2. Literacy Rate and the
Standard of Living

3. What is Literacy Rate?
• A literate person is one who can read and
write.
• It is a major factor in whether a person can
get a job and be successful in the workplace.
• A country’s literacy rate is the percentage of
the population over age 15 that can read and
write.

4. • The standard of living (“economic level”
achieved by a person, family, or country) is
often higher in countries where the literacy
rate is high.
High Literacy Rate = High Standard of Living

5. • The goal of every country is to have 100%
literacy rates among its people.
• One reason that many people cannot
read/write is that their communities cannot
afford to pay for teachers or schools.

6. Cycle of Poverty
• Having basic reading & writing skills is very important .
– Without skills, workers are stuck in the lowest-paying
jobs.
• A cycle of poverty can develop when people cannot get
an education.
– The uneducated are forced to get low-paying jobs, so
they cannot get enough money to pay for their
children’s education – the cycle continues for
generations.
• The standard of living remains low for these families
because their education level is low.

7. Cultures of
Europe
Literacy Rate, Language, Customs and Traditions.

8. Languages Of Europe
Over 200 native languages in Europe
Most can be put into three categories
-Germanic -( English and German). The largest native
group with 20% of European speaking a Germanic
Language.
-Romance -( Italian, French & Spanish). These language
come from Latin- the language of the Roman Empire-
Romance.
-Slavic- (Russian) mostly Northern and Eastern European
Countries. Include Russia. Written in the Cyrillic
Alphabet.

9. Languages Of Europe
- The European Union ( EU) recognizes 23 official
languages in Europe.
- Because of the language diversity European
school children usually learn 1-2 other languages
in addition to their native one.
- Over ½ ( 400 million) Europeans speak English
because it is often a choice for their 2nd
language.

10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8PQUTiBNyw

11. Germany: Literacy
Rate
• The literacy rate in Germany is 99%99%
*Ranks 31st
in LR
* Students in Germany must
attend school through the 9th
grade. After that students
either go to a trade school or
keep attending public school
until the 13th grade
( roughly 18 years old) If
they want to go to college.

12. Germany:Language
The official language
of Germany and
Austria is German.German.
- Germanic Language
Follow the link to
here a song sung in
German!!
http://genkienglish.
net/learntospeakger
man/hallowiegehts.
htm

13. Customs: OktoberfestOktoberfest
“Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria, Germany,
running from late September to early October. It is one of the most famous events in
Germany and the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending every
year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture”- Definition from
Wikipedia.com
Wurstl- tradition
Bavarian
Sausage
Children dressed in tradition
Bavarian Dress
Bavarian – the old name of Germany. The culture od
Germany and the high Alps region is called Bavarian Culture.
Yodeling is traditional form of
music commonly found at
Oktoberfest.

14.  70% of Germans practice Christianity (Protestant and Catholic)
 St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6th in Germany as well
as in other European countries. On the evening before the 6th,
children place their newly cleaned shoes in front of the door in the
hope that Nicholas might fill them with nuts, fruits, chocolate, and
sweets.
Germany:Germany:
TraditionsTraditions
Traditions: The Christmas
Tree originated in Germany.
A fir tree was brought in to
the house and decorated
with candles in honor of the
Advent. Later candies and
stripes of cloth were tied to
the tree for decorations.

15. Country Literacy
Rate
Language Customs &Traditions
Germany 99-100% German
(Germanic
Language)
 Oktoberfest
 Bavarian Culture in the
Mountains
 70% practice Christianity
 Christmas- gave us first
Christmas tree

17. RUSSIA: Literacy RateRUSSIA: Literacy Rate
Russia’s Literacy rate is
99-100%
Russia has a free education
system guaranteed to all citizens
by the Constitution and has a
literacy rate of 99.4%.Entry to
higher education is highly
competitive.As a result of great
emphasis on science and
technology in education, Russian
medical, mathematical,
scientific, and space and aviation
research is generally of a high
order- from Wikipedia.com

18. Russia: LanguageRussia: Language
Russianis a Slavic Language
Between 145-160 million speak Russian
( based on 2008 estimation)
A Russian Proverb
Руководитель без народа, что цветок
без солнца
Translation: A ruler without a nation is like a
flower without the sun
Follow link to here the Russian
alphabet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R
ussian_alphabet

19. RUSSIA: CUStomSRUSSIA: CUStomS
Ballet is a highly prized art form in Russia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YWj4VRmlaBA&feature=BFa&l
ist=UL4E9jD5GSS0U

20. Many Russians practice Orthodox Christianity-75%
One tradition in Russia is to eat milk pudding and
cheesecake on Christmas.
RUSSIA: TraditionsRUSSIA: Traditions
Milk Pudding
Cheesecake

21. Country Literacy
Rate
Language Customs
Traditions
Germany 99-100% German
(Germanic
Language)
 Oktoberfest
 Bavarian Culture in the
Mountains
 Christmas- gave us first
Christmas tree
Russia 99-100% Russian
(Slavic
Language)
Ballet originated in
Russia
Christmas
Orthodox Christianity

23. France: Literacy RateFrance: Literacy Rate
The Literacy rate in
France is 99%99%
Children in France
must go to school until
they are 16 years old.

24. France: Language
-FrenchFrench is the official language of France
-French is one of the Romance Languages

25. France: Customs
Bastille DayBastille Day
“Liberté, égalité, fraternité”- Liberty, Equality, Fraternity ( motto of the French Revolution &
France)
Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on 14 July each year. It
commemorates the 1790 storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the
uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the
constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.-
definition from Wikipedia.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9UapuC-Ytc&feature=related

26. ChristmasChristmas
In France during Christmas there are family reunions,
gifts, and candy for the children. There are also gifts for
the poor and people give to charities. Because France
is 80% Roman Catholic and most families attend
Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
France: Traditions

27. Country Literacy
Rate
Language Customs
Traditions
Germany 99-100% German
(Germanic
Language)
• Oktoberfest
• Bavarian Culture in the
Mountains
• Christmas- gave us first
Christmas tree
Russia 99-100% Russian
(Slavic
Language)
• Ballet originated in Russia
• Christmas
France 99% French
(Romance
Language)
 Bastille Day- July 14.
Ended the Monarchy in
France.
 Christmas- Midnight Mass
 France is 80% Roman
Catholic

29. Italy: Literacy RateItaly: Literacy Rate
• The literacy rate in Italy is 98%98%
• Children in Italy go to school from age 6-15.

30. Italy: Language
- ItalianItalian is the official
language of Italy
- Italian is one of the
Romance languages.
Follow the link to hear some
phrases in Italian
http://www.bbc.co.uk/langu
ages/italian/guide/phrases.s
html
How to say hello in Italian:
Ciaoan informal term for Hello.
It can also be used for Goodbye.

31. Italy: Customs
OperaOpera
A very popular form of performing arts that originated in
Italy.
Follow the link to see an Opera
performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=RxKjDUrmecA&feature=related
Clip from Phantom of the Opera
copyrighted 2004 by Odyssey
Entertainment.

32. Italy: Traditions
• Christmas & EasterChristmas & Easter are major holidays.
• Italy is the home to the head of the Roman
Catholic Church. The Pope lives in Vatican
City (near Rome).

33. Country Literacy
Rate
Language Customs
Traditions
Italy 98% Italian
(Romance
Language)
Opera
Christmas & Easter
Vatican City is
home to the Pope,
the head of the
Catholic Church.

34. United Kingdom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=wb1t1bF8aU4&feature=related

35. United Kingdom: Literacy Rate
The Literacy Rate is 99%99%..
The UK is home to some
very famous and old
universities such as
Oxford (England),
Cambridge (England), &
St. Andrews (Scotland).

36. United Kingdom: Language
EnglishEnglish is the official Language of the United
Kingdom. It is a Germanic Language. Other
Languages commonly spoke in the UK are Gaelic
(Irish), Celtic (Scottish), and Welsh (Wales)

37. United Kingdom: Customs
In England afternoon teaafternoon tea is a custom that has
carried on for centuries. Traditionally at four
o’clock every afternoon, afternoon tea is served hot
with small pastries or sandwiches.

38. United Kingdom: Traditions
The United Kingdom has been steeped in traditions and customs for centuries. Some of
the unique celebrations are the Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day (England),Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day (England),
Boxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England) and singing traditional musicBoxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England) and singing traditional music.

39. Country Literacy
Rate
Language Customs
Traditions
Italy 98% Italian
(Romantic
Language)
 Opera
 Christmas & Easter
 Rome is home to the Pope, the
head of the Catholic Church.
United
Kingdom
99% English
(Germanic
Language)
Also Welsh,
Celtic, &
Gaelic in other
parts.
 Afternoon Tea
 Many traditions from
Scotland, Wales & England.
 Majority Christian- Anglican

40. The End
La Fin- French
Ende- German
το τέλος (to télos)- Greek
В конце (V kontse)- Russian
alla fine- Italian