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Conversation Advance · Module 6 · Unit 27

Food and Music in Celebrations

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Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on celebrations and traditions, reviewing useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What was the most interesting tradition we discussed in this module?
  2. How do you feel about the connection between food and community?
  3. What is one thing you will do differently during the next holiday?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Commemoration

    noun

    /keˌmemeˈreɪʃən/

    Meaning:Remembrance ceremony.

    A day for commemoration.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 266.

  • Gastronomy

    noun

    /ɡæˈstrɒnəmi/

    Meaning:Art of food and cooking.

    Local gastronomy is key.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 267.

  • Civic

    adjective

    /ˈsɪvɪk/

    Meaning:Relating to city/community.

    Our civic duty.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 268.

  • Ancestry

    noun

    /ˈænsɛstri/

    Meaning:Family descent.

    Tracing my ancestry.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 269.

  • Blast

    slang

    /blæst/

    Meaning:A great time.

    We had a blast.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 266.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel reflect on everything they have learned about planning and celebrating traditions.
  • Daniel
    This module on traditions really gave us a lot to think about.
  • Rachel
    It did! I have a new appreciation for our local gastronomy.
  • Daniel
    And I love that we learned about our communitys civic duties.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What does Rachel appreciate more now?
  2. What is Daniel interested in regarding the community?
  3. What does Rachel want to research further?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What is gastronomy related to?

  2. What is civic?

  3. We had a ____ at the party.

  4. I am tracing my ____.

  5. is / home / my / priority

  6. traditions / respect / we / local

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Which tradition from this module was your favorite?
  2. How has your understanding of community involvement changed?
  3. What will you do differently for your next holiday?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What was the biggest takeaway from this module?
  2. Am I more interested in food or community traditions?
  3. How can I share my traditions with others?
  4. What is the most important cultural norm I learned?
  5. How can I plan better celebrations in the future?
  6. Was the vocabulary useful for my daily life?
  7. How do I continue to branch out?
  8. Do I feel more connected to my community now?
  9. What is my next goal for cultural learning?
  10. Am I ready to host my own celebration?
Rachel
Im definitely going to look more into my own ancestry soon.
  • Daniel
    We should also continue to branch out and learn about other cultures.
  • Rachel
    Agreed. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right?
  • Daniel
    Exactly. Our celebrations are going to be a total blast this year.
  • Rachel
    I cannot wait to get started.