New Year Traditions Around the World
¿De qué trata este proyecto?
Allowing students to share their unique cultural practices regarding New year, and learn about others. Encouraging personal storytelling, which is great for building confidence in speaking. The project is meant to happen on January 29th at 8 p.m. CST (Central Standard Time) Topic: International session Time: Jan 29, 2025 08:00 PM Mexico City Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86712341682?pwd=cujCbQkTHfQHx1MyjETdHur1B3VIj7.1 Meeting ID: 867 1234 1682 Passcode: 382188
- Grupo de edad
- 16-18, 18+
- Duración del proyecto
- 4 semanas
- Idioma
- Intermediate
Objetivos de aprendizaje
Cultural Exchange:
Students will learn about New Year traditions from various cultures, fostering global awareness and understanding.
Speaking Practice:
Participants will practice expressing their ideas fluently and confidently in English.
Listening Skills:
Students will enhance their ability to comprehend different accents and speech patterns.
Interactive Communication:
Participants will engage in active discussions, asking and answering questions to build conversational flow.
Vocabulary Expansion:
Students will acquire new vocabulary related to cultural traditions, celebrations, and resolutions.
Habilidades a desarrollar
Cronograma del proyecto
Presentation
Session Timeline (60 minutes)
0:00 - 0:10 | Welcome and Icebreaker
Greet participants and introduce the session theme: New Year Traditions Around the World.
Conduct an icebreaker activity:
Example: "Share one word that comes to your mind when you think of New Year."
0:10 - 0:15 | Introduction to the Topic
Briefly discuss New Year traditions around the world.
Teach key vocabulary or phrases (e.g., resolutions, celebrations, fireworks, countdown).
0:15 - 0:35 | Group Sharing and Discussion
Invite each participant to share:
A New Year tradition from their country or culture.
A personal New Year celebration story or memory.
Encourage questions from other participants after each share to create interaction.
0:35 - 0:50 | Collaborative Activity
Option 1: Trivia Game
Prepare cultural trivia about New Year celebrations (e.g., “Which country eats 12 grapes at midnight for good luck?”).
Option 2: Group Resolution Creation
Create a fun "International New Year Resolution" where everyone contributes one idea.
0:50 - 0:55 | Reflection and Wrap-Up
Ask participants:
"What did you learn from today’s session?"
"What tradition surprised you the most?"
0:55 - 1:00 | Closing Remarks
Thank everyone for participating.
Share follow-up resources, such as links to learn more about global traditions or practice vocabulary.
Lo que dicen los participantes
Jhansi Ravikumar
IndiaHad a fantastic session with the students from Tr. Antonio Rodríguez 's class today! Thank you Sir🌟 They shared some incredibly fun and unique customs from their culture, and we were all amazed by the creativity and meaning behind each one! From eating 12 grapes at midnight to bring luck 🍇, to celebrating Wise Men's Day 👑, sweeping the house at midnight for good fortune 🧹, wearing red underwear for a fresh start ❤️, and even hugging strangers for good vibes 🤗... it was a lively and inspiring conversation! My students also proudly shared our own traditional customs, and it was wonderful to see how our traditions connect us in such meaningful ways. Such a beautiful way to learn about the diverse traditions and how they bring us closer together. Looking forward to more of these wonderful exchanges! Thank you www.Class2Class.org Jhansi Ravikumar Ambassador www.Class2Class.org
ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ
México