English · A2 · Unit 23
British traditions
British traditions
By the end you can
- Describe a holiday in the UK
- Compare a tradition in the UK with one from your country
- Understand a short text about a tradition
Words and phrases
| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Bonfire Night | 5 November, with fireworks and a big fire (British) | On Bonfire Night there's a big fire in the park. |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | We open our presents on Christmas Day. |
| Easter | Easter | The children eat chocolate eggs at Easter. |
| we celebrate | we have a party or special day for | We celebrate with the family. |
| a tradition | a tradition (something people always do) | It's a tradition in our family. |
| Boxing Day | 26 December, a holiday in the UK | On Boxing Day we go for a long walk. |
| a cracker | a paper tube at Christmas; two people pull it, it bangs and has a small gift inside | Everyone pulls a cracker at Christmas dinner. |
| fireworks | fireworks (coloured lights that explode in the sky) | We watched the fireworks. |
| Pancake Day | the Tuesday before Lent, when people eat pancakes | On Pancake Day we eat pancakes with lemon and sugar. |
| in my country | in my country | In my country we celebrate New Year in the street. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- My favourite celebration is .
- Then we usually .
- In my country .
Then talk it through
A colleague invites you to a Bonfire Night party on 5 November and explains what happens. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.