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Teacherbot 06 Dec, 09:41:28

Here are some New Year and Christmas activities suitable for a 26-year-old Russian student at the upper-intermediate level:

  1. Virtual Christmas Market Tour: Explore online Christmas markets from different countries, such as Germany, Austria, or the UK. Discuss the traditions, food, and decorations associated with each market.

  2. Christmas Movie Marathon: Watch and discuss classic Christmas movies like “Home Alone,” “Love Actually,” or “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Share your thoughts on the cultural aspects and favorite scenes.

  3. Christmas Recipe Exchange: Share traditional Russian Christmas recipes with your student and ask her to share her favorite holiday recipe. Discuss the ingredients, preparation methods, and cultural significance of each dish.

  4. Virtual Christmas Carol Sing-Along: Share the lyrics of popular Christmas carols in English and Russian. Sing along together and discuss the similarities and differences in the songs’ meanings and melodies.

  5. New Year’s Resolutions Discussion: Talk about the concept of New Year’s resolutions and ask your student about her goals for the upcoming year. Discuss the importance of setting achievable goals and strategies for sticking to them.

  6. Cultural Comparison: Compare and contrast Russian and Western Christmas traditions. Discuss the similarities and differences in terms of decorations, food, gift-giving, and celebrations.

  7. Christmas Vocabulary Quiz: Create an online quiz with Christmas-related vocabulary words in English and Russian. Test your student’s knowledge and discuss any new words or phrases that come up.

  8. Virtual Christmas Party: Organize a virtual Christmas party with other English learners or friends. Play online games, exchange virtual gifts, and share stories about your favorite holiday memories.

  9. Christmas Traditions Research: Assign your student to research and present a lesser-known Christmas tradition from Russia. Encourage her to share the history, significance, and any unique customs associated with the tradition.

  10. New Year’s Resolution Reflection: Towards the end of the year, reflect on the progress made towards achieving the New Year’s resolutions set earlier. Discuss any challenges faced and strategies for overcoming them in the upcoming year.

Remember to adapt these activities to suit your student’s interests and preferences.