Carnival

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This lesson contains 20 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 5 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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Carnival

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Today:
  • You will practice watching and writing
  • You will learn more about how foreign people view carnival
  • You will be able to describe Dutch carnival in English
  • You will try to recognise songs from their lyrics



Slide 2 - Slide

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Slide 3 - Video

00:24
Why did they celebrate carnival in Egypt?
A
To celebrate the start of Lent
B
To be able to dress up
C
To celebrate the fact that it is winter
D
To celebrate the fact that winter is over

Slide 4 - Quiz

00:50
What does "Carne Vale" mean?

Slide 5 - Open question

01:56
How many tourists came to Rio to celebrate carnival in 2016 and how much money did they spend?

Slide 6 - Open question

03:09
Name at least five countries
where carnival is celebrated

Slide 7 - Mind map

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Slide 8 - Video

00:23
What does double Dutch mean?

Slide 9 - Open question

01:14
How did people celebrate carnival in medieval times?

Slide 10 - Open question

03:03
What did the people of 's Hertogenbosch do when their mayor tried to ban carnival?

Slide 11 - Open question

Now...
Let's see how well you know carnival music.
You'll see part of a translated carnival song. Write down the name of the artist and title of the song.

Slide 12 - Slide

There’s so much to do here
I am and will stay here my whole life
Perhaps you know what I mean
It always gives a great feeling

Slide 13 - Open question

Slide 14 - Video

Prepare for the worst, be well prepared
Keep your head above water in these turbulent times
Because later on it will happen
It is once and never again
The sky will suddenly open up

Slide 15 - Open question

Slide 16 - Video

This sounds strangely good, that will become a party
All of us, let's sing
Once a year all brakes go off
My wife is at home on the couch while I am ...

Slide 17 - Open question

Slide 18 - Video

Explain whether you celebrate carnival or not and why.
Write down what your plans are for the coming holidays, either carnival-related or not.
You could also write about your past experiences with carnival.
Elaborate on the fact whether you would recommend carnival to a foreigner.

Slide 19 - Open question

Goal achieved
Hopefully you will now be able to help confused tourists when they come to the Netherlands during carnival times.

Use the remaining time to prepare for your speaking test while you talk to each other in English about our upcoming break. 

Slide 20 - Slide