What do people in your culture do for Christmas? What is the best Christmas present you've been given? What would your perfect Christmas holiday? Where would you go, who would you spend it with, and what activities would you do? How do you usually decorate your home for Christmas, and what is your favorite decoration? Share a favorite Christmas memory from your childhood!
have a snowy white Christmas or a sunny Christmas on the beach?
receive one big Christmas gift or smaller, thoughtful gifts?
spend Christmas Eve baking and decorating gingerbread biscuits or singing Christmas carols with friends and family?
have a Christmas tree decorated with colorful, lights or a Christmas tree covered in homemade things?
Christmas dinner You are preparing a Christmas dinner for your family. Describe the menu, the dishes you will cook, and how you plan to decorate the table. What is your favorite part of the meal? Click to reveal scenario Try to speak for 60 seconds!
Gift exchange You're at a big family party for Christmas, and now it's time for presents! Let's talk about how we pick a special present, wrap it up all pretty, and feel excited as we wait for our friend to open it and see how happy they are! Click to reveal scenario Try to speak for 60 seconds!
Santa Claus and the kids Picture yourself as Santa Claus at a Christmas party. Think about the clothes you wear, how you talk to the kids, and how happy everyone is when you hand out presents. Click to reveal scenario Try to speak for 60 seconds!
Holiday travel Imagine you're getting ready for a special adventure during Christmas time. You're going to a faraway place. Tell me all about where you're going, what fun things you want to do there, and the exciting holiday stuff you want to see and be a part of. Click to reveal scenario Try to speak for 60 seconds!
Christmas role play Characters: Shopper (Student A) Store Clerk (Student B) Instructions: You're Student A, and you want to find a cool present for someone you like. Student B will act like the person who works in a store. You can ask your friend questions about the presents in the store and decide which one you want to buy. It's like pretending to shop for a gift! Choose a question and spend 2 minutes discussing it with your partner!
She loves blue items! Hi there, please can you help me find a cool present for my sister? Hi! Yes sure, what is her favourite colour? Amazing, I think I have the perfect gift for you!
Christmas role play Characters: Host/Hostess (Student A) Guest (Student B) Instructions: Imagine that Student A is having a special Christmas dinner and wants Student B to come too. Student B needs to say if they can come, talk about what they can bring to the dinner, and ask Student A for all the important information about the party. Choose a question and spend 2 minutes discussing it with your partner!
Christmas role play Characters: Group of Christmas Singers (Students A, B, and C) Homeowner (Student D) Instructions: Three friends, Student A, Student B, and Student C, are pretending to be Christmas singers. Another friend, Student D, is pretending to be someone who lives in a house. The singers walk up to Student D's house and sing a nice Christmas song. Student D, who is pretending to be the person who lives in the house, can either say thank you or invite the singers inside for yummy hot chocolate. Choose a question and spend 2 minutes discussing it with your partner!
What are your holiday plans for this Christmas? Discuss with a teacher or partner. Spend 2 minutes discussing the question with your partner!
How do people typically celebrate Christmas in your country? If you country doesn't celebrate Christmas, are there any similar traditions? Spend 2 minutes discussing the question with your partner!
Can you share the most memorable Christmas gift you've ever received? Spend 2 minutes discussing the question with your partner!
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