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Holidays

Seasonal activities and lessons about holidays and celebrations.

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A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Christmas: A Religious Day

An A2 reading lesson about Christmas, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Christmas: Family Traditions

An A2 reading lesson about Christmas, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Halloween: Costumes and Fun

An A2 reading lesson about Halloween, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Easter: A Christian Celebration

An A2 reading lesson about Easter, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Easter: Eggs and Spring

An A2 reading lesson about Easter, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Guy Fawkes Night: Fireworks in November

An A2 reading lesson about Guy Fawkes Night, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Thanksgiving: Food and Thanks

An A2 reading lesson about Thanksgiving, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Lunar New Year: A New Start

An A2 reading lesson about Lunar New Year, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Diwali: The Festival of Lights

An A2 reading lesson about Diwali, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Hanukkah: Eight Nights of Light

An A2 reading lesson about Hanukkah, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Halloween - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 15 target words connected with Halloween. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Guy Fawkes Night - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 15 target words connected with Guy Fawkes Night. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Thanksgiving - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 15 target words connected with Thanksgiving. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Lunar New Year - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 15 target words connected with Lunar New Year. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Diwali - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 15 target words connected with Diwali. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Hanukkah - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 15 target words connected with Hanukkah. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Ramadan - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 12 target words connected with Ramadan. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Eid - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 12 target words connected with Eid. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

St Patrick’s Day - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 12 target words connected with St Patrick’s Day. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Carnival - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 12 target words connected with Carnival. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
A2Teens, Adults· 15–20 minutes

Valentine’s Day - Word Search

An A2 holiday-vocabulary word search with 12 target words connected with Valentine’s Day. Includes the word list and a marked answer puzzle on page 2.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Halloween - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Halloween vocabulary with a word bank, 15 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Easter: Secular - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Easter: Secular vocabulary with a word bank, 15 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Guy Fawkes Night - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Guy Fawkes Night vocabulary with a word bank, 15 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Thanksgiving - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Thanksgiving vocabulary with a word bank, 15 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Lunar New Year - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Lunar New Year vocabulary with a word bank, 15 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Diwali - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Diwali vocabulary with a word bank, 15 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Hanukkah - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Hanukkah vocabulary with a word bank, 15 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Ramadan - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Ramadan vocabulary with a word bank, 12 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Eid - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Eid vocabulary with a word bank, 12 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

St Patrick's Day - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise St Patrick's Day vocabulary with a word bank, 12 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Carnival - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Carnival vocabulary with a word bank, 12 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 20–25 minutes

Valentine's Day - Vocabulary Gap Fill

Practise Valentine's Day vocabulary with a word bank, 12 sentence gap fills and three partner discussion questions. Includes a separate answer page with completed sentences.

2 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Christmas: A Religious Celebration

A B1 reading lesson about Christmas, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Christmas: Secular Traditions

A B1 reading lesson about Christmas, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Halloween: Stories, Costumes and Community

A B1 reading lesson about Halloween, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Easter: A Religious Celebration

A B1 reading lesson about Easter, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Easter: Spring Traditions

A B1 reading lesson about Easter, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Guy Fawkes Night: History and Fireworks

A B1 reading lesson about Guy Fawkes Night, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Thanksgiving: Giving Thanks Together

A B1 reading lesson about Thanksgiving, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Lunar New Year: Welcoming a New Beginning

A B1 reading lesson about Lunar New Year, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Diwali: A Festival of Lights

A B1 reading lesson about Diwali, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Hanukkah: Eight Nights of Light

A B1 reading lesson about Hanukkah, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Ramadan: A Month of Reflection

A B1 reading lesson about Ramadan, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Eid al-Fitr: A Time to Celebrate

A B1 reading lesson about Eid al-Fitr, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

New Year’s Eve and Day: Fresh Starts

A B1 reading lesson about New Year’s Eve and Day, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Carnival: Music, Costumes and Public Space

A B1 reading lesson about Carnival, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 50–60 minutes

Valentine’s Day: Messages and Meaning

A B1 reading lesson about Valentine’s Day, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →