B2 – Upper Intermediate
By the time we take our first steps and say our first words, we are leaving a mark of our time in this world. Each culture around the globe has identified certain events or achievements to commemorate life-changing moments, which we refer to as “rites of passage”.
To find out more about the rites of passage we commemorate, please watch the discussion below.
Vocabulary Questions:
- Explain “radar of consciousness”. “This is something that often ends up on my radar of consciousness”. Use this expression to make your own sentence.
- What does “twiddling of thumbs” mean? “It’s not about the twiddling of thumbs. We are passing on to you the obligation of adulthood.” Create a sentence using this idiom.
- What is the meaning of “frown upon“? “This has become rather you know frowned upon in our kind of politically correct woke world.” Use this term in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are rites of passage do you know and celebrate?
- How does your community and family celebrate or honor the important milestones in your life?
- Do you think it is important to commemorate the transitions in life? Explain.
- How much did the ritual or celebration mean back then and how is it like now?
- What kind of celebration of coming of age would you like to have? Which customs, themes, rituals, or activities would you like to incorporate? Who would you like to go with? Why?