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 because I have many males in my audience.” Use this term 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 phrasal verb in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How important is it to commemorate the transitions in life? Explain.
- What are your thoughts on involving pain as part of the rite of passage?
- 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?
- What kind of celebration of coming of age would you like to have? Which customs, themes, rituals, or activities would you like to incorporate in your culture? Why these rites?