Unit 7: Cultural Diversity
Session 6: Listening
Warm-up
Sit in groups of 4
List as many Vietnamese wedding rituals as possible.

Warm-up: Suggested questions
When is the wedding season?
How many stages are there in a wedding?
Do people choose their own partner or are do they get recommended?
Where is the wedding ceremony held?
Do the bride and groom receive gifts from their parents / guests?
Where will the couple stay after the wedding ceremony?
Do you know any taboos/ superstitious beliefs in the wedding? (For eg: It’s a must that the bride passes a bridge)


New words
Newly-wed (n):
A couple who have just married.
New words
2. To signify:

Eg: The stars on the American flag signify the fifty states.
to be a sign of something
Activity 1: T/F
What are you going to listen?
Underline the key words
In pairs, make predictions
Activity 1: T/F
F (Amish weddings take place from late October through December  WINTER)
F (Amish parents do NOT choose life partners for their children)
T
T
T
Activity 2: Gap filling
Underline the key words/ terms.
In pairs, make predictions
Activity 2: Gap filling
December
Two or three
Approval
Wedding meal
Visiting relatives
Activity 3: Pair discussion
In pairs, name three interesting/ usual things about the Amish wedding customs.
Make use of the structures in Speaking session
Wrap-up
What have we learnt today:
Knowledge: Wedding customs/ traditions in the Amish community.
New words: Newlywed (n) and signify (v)
Skills/ Tips: Making predictions before listening is important.