Love Around the World: A Valentine's Day Journey

Love Around the World: A Valentine's Day Journey

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use idioms related to love and discuss Valentine's Day and romance fluently.

What do you already know about Valentine's Day traditions?

Origins of Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day has its roots in ancient Roman and Christian traditions, evolving into a celebration of love and romance.

Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World

Different countries have unique customs for celebrating Valentine's Day, showcasing diverse expressions of love.

Idioms of Love

Idioms such as 'head over heels in love' and 'love is blind' are commonly used to describe romantic experiences.

Interactive Activity: Idiom Matching

Engage in a fun activity where students match idioms with their meanings, promoting active participation.

Expressing Love in Different Languages

Explore how 'I love you' is expressed in various languages, emphasizing the universality of love.

Cultural Insights on Romance

Discuss how different cultures perceive romantic relationships, revealing diverse attitudes and customs.

Reflection and Discussion

Reflect on the lesson and engage in a group discussion about the significance of Valentine's Day traditions globally.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.