In this lesson, available at two levels, students learn about celebrating Advent in Germany.
In this lesson, students learn and practise geographical vocabulary about a little-known (and not real) holiday destination.
In this lesson, students learn about Canada Day and do related activities.
Students talk about sending and receiving cards for special occasions and design their own.
Students identify types of mask, read about masks and design a carnival mask.
Students read about Chinese New Year and discover their animal sign.
In this lesson and Christmas quiz, students read about the history of a great British tradition—the Christmas cracker!
Students learn about attitudes towards buying Christmas presents.
Get your students’ Christmas spirits up with this set of popular Christmas carols to sing in the classroom.
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read a text about Cinco de Mayo and create a multiple-choice quiz for others to do.
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read and discuss four short texts about four different coming-of-age celebrations worldwide.
Discuss the Day of the Dead with your students, exploring its connection to family, life, and death.
In this lesson, students will learn about the festival of Diwali and design an informational poster.
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students read an article about the Dragon Boat Festival.
In this lesson, students talk about environmental problems and solutions and do a quiz about ‘green’ issues.
In this lesson, students will read, discuss and respond to facts about Easter eggs and bunnies.
In this lesson, students will read facts about Eid al-Fitr and talk about fasting.
In this lesson, students do a quiz and talk about personal firsts.
In this lesson, students read a text about the American celebration of Groundhog Day, looking at the language involved.
Have fun with your students this Halloween with this worksheet, including a puzzle and a horror story.
In this lesson, students will read facts and learn about Hanukkah and portmanteau words.
In this lesson, students learn the lyrics to Happy Birthday and research their birthday year.
In this lesson, students will read, discuss and respond to facts about Holi.
In this lesson, students do a quiz about the US using the alphabet.
In this lesson, students will read and discuss facts about International Workers’ Day.
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read texts about the historical festival of Inti Raymi in modern day South America.
In this lesson, students play a party game and create party invitations.
In this lesson, students will read a text and analyse language related to Krampusnacht.
In this lesson, students learn about celebrating Kwanzaa, its principles, and symbols.
In this lesson students will read about popular dances and learn to follow instructions.
In this lesson, students read texts about Mother’s Day and Father’s Day around the world.
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students learn about messages of celebration on the birth of a baby.
In this lesson, students will discuss their last New Year’s Eve, read about New Year’s Eve in Scotland and make New Year resolutions.
In this lesson, students will play a dice game and make predictions about the year ahead.
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will read a text and analyse language related to prom night.
Students talk about the global events from the past year.
In this lesson, students read about two international carnivals and create an advertising poster.
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read a text about Shrove Tuesday, complete a short survey and practise talking about survey results and preferences.
Take your students through a tour of some of the most celebrated occasions worldwide with this lesson by Robert Campbell, Lindsay Clandfield, Gill Holley and Rob Metcalf.
In this lesson, students do a quiz about St Andrew’s Day, identify pictures about Scotland, and write a radio advert encouraging tourists to visit Scotland.
In this lesson, students do a quiz about England for St George’s Day, debate national days and write a quiz about their own country or national day.
A lesson all about St. Patrick’s Day and Gaelic expressions.
In this lesson, students will read about Thanksgiving in the USA and talk about things they are thankful for.
In this lesson, students will brainstorm Christmas vocabulary and do a quiz about Christmas (December 25th).
Students draw and describe a picture and talk about the four seasons.
In this lesson, students talk about the seasons and do a pizza crossword puzzle.
In this lesson, students do a quiz about love and a picture dictation.
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will read a text and analyse language related to Vesak day.
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students read about and discuss wedding anniversaries.
In this lesson, students will talk about wedding customs in different cultures and tell a story using a timeline.
In preparation for Australia Day, students do a quiz and discuss whether they would like to visit Australia.