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Celebrations Conversation Questions (B1–C1)

Festive food, customs and the celebrations that bring people together.

Age
Ages 13+
Level
B1–C1
Skill
Speaking
Format
Teacher guide
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Warm-up

In pairs, take turns naming three things people do during a celebration you know, without naming it. Your partner guesses which celebration it is.

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B1 · 1 of 12

Which celebration do you look forward to most each year, and why?

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All 12 questions

B1

  1. Which celebration do you look forward to most each year, and why?
  2. What food is usually served at a celebration you know well?
  3. Describe the best birthday or party you have ever been to.
  4. How do people where you live celebrate the start of a new year?

B2

  1. Why do you think so many celebrations around the world involve sharing food?
  2. Have celebrations become too commercial? Give examples to support your view.
  3. Is it better to celebrate with a big crowd or with a few close people? Why?
  4. Which celebration from another culture would you like to experience, and what would you want to find out about it?

C1

  1. What role do shared celebrations play in holding a community together, and what happens when they fade?
  2. When a tradition no longer reflects modern values, should it be adapted, preserved or dropped?
  3. How can people who don't feel like celebrating be included without being pressured?
  4. Should public holidays be fixed by tradition, or should people be free to choose which days they take off? What would be gained and lost?

Wrap-up

In groups, plan an end-of-term class celebration with a theme, food, music and one activity, then present the plan in under a minute.

Printable question cards

Twelve cut-out cards with the level on each, plus the phrases and vocabulary.