Christmas

A1 (Elementary) A2 (Pre-Intermediate) Vocabulary Kids

General Information:

The primary focus is to introduce Christmas-related vocabulary and engage young learners (A1 level) with activities centered around the Christmas holiday. The lesson uses a variety of methods, including matching exercises, sentence completion, identifying errors, reading comprehension, and a listening activity involving a song. It also integrates a video component (accessed via a QR code) and communicative speaking activities.   

  • The lesson includes:

Vocabulary Introduction: Students are introduced to key Christmas-related words like "Santa Claus," "present," "gingerbread man," "holly," "reindeer," "snowman,” etc.

Matching and Identification: Activities involve matching these words with corresponding pictures.   

Sentence Completion: Students complete sentences using the Christmas vocabulary.   

Error Correction: Students identify mistakes in sentences related to Christmas concepts.   

Reading and Guessing: Students read short descriptions and guess Christmas-related items or characters.   

Listening and Song Completion: Students listen to a Christmas song and fill in the missing words.   

Phrases and Descriptions: The lesson includes activities focused on Christmas-related phrases (e.g., "decorate the Christmas tree," "wrap the presents") and using them to describe pictures.   

Speaking Activities: Communicative tasks encourage students to talk about Christmas-related topics, such as wrapping presents, decorating the tree, preferences for treats, and Christmas Eve traditions.   

  • Skills developed:

Vocabulary: Learning and using Christmas-themed words.

Reading: Understanding descriptions and sentences.

Listening: Comprehending spoken language in a song.

Speaking: Participating in discussions and describing Christmas activities.

Writing: Completing sentences and potentially writing about Christmas traditions (though not explicitly detailed as a separate section).

Critical Thinking: Identifying errors, guessing riddles, and making choices.


April 19, 2025