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Lesson Plan: Evidence of Christmas Spirit

Christmas spirit

The focus of the lesson is the effect on the brain of taking part in religious festivities – in this case Christmas. The speaking warmer introduces the topic and gives students the opportunities to share their current knowledge and vocabulary on the topic and related topics.

Level: B1/B2
Sector: medicine, nursing, other
Medical Area: tests and assessment 
Skill focus: reading, vocabulary

Part 1: speaking warmer

Discuss questions 1 – 3.

  1. Do you celebrate religious holidays?
  2. If yes, what sort of activities bring the spirit of the holiday for you? 
  3. Do religious holidays always make people happy? If yes, why do you think so?
    If no, why do you think so?

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