B2 – Upper Intermediate
Family holidays — a period of sweet relaxation, mouthwatering meals and lovely family evenings or perhaps, enjoyable “me time” full of memorable moments. Do family holidays remind you of a comedy film or a drama?
Read the article to know about why family holidays can sometimes be even a horror film for the whole family and how to survive them.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “alleviate” mean? “Creating a plan alleviates stress if your family is indecisive or time is limited” Use this word in a sentence.
- What does “err on the side of” mean? “Err on the side of sharing pertinent information, even if it feels like over-communicating. ” Use this phrase in a sentence.
- What does “cognizant” mean? ” Be cognizant of differing bedtimes. Leave a thank you note or flowers.” Use this word in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What can you do if your relatives become too annoying?
- Why do you think it’s difficult for some people to survive family gatherings?
- Have you ever faced difficult situations during family gatherings? Share your experience.
- Do you ever try to avoid some topics when you talk to people you don’t know well? If so, what are they?
- What habits of others can drive you crazy?
- Why would someone feel guilty during a family celebration?