For use by EnglishwTech for english language learning

1. Welcome to:
Beginner/Intermediate Level

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?

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Did you enjoy today’s lesson?
What new words did you learn?
Do you have any questions?