B2 – Upper Intermediate
As they say, money is the fuel that keeps the world turning. A country’s cultural beliefs are frequently mirrored in how they view its currency because money is such an integral element of that nation’s identity. But how much do we really know about global beliefs, customs, and superstitions around money?
Watch the video about money customs from all over the world.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “tight-knit” mean? Most of these customs involve generosity within a family or tight-knit community. Use it in a sentence.
- What does the idiom “pay it forward” mean? “If someone had a good day, they can pay it forward with an anonymous free coffee to an unknown person.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does the word “sneak” mean in this sentence, “The elf sneaks in to take the tooth and leaves money behind.”? Give 2 synonyms of the word.
Discussion Questions:
- What unique money traditions do you have in your country?
- Which of the traditions from the video is practiced similarly in your country?
- Do you know of any superstitions involving money?
- How important is money to you?