This four-page French activity worksheet introduces some of the meanings and practices behind the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about Ramadan itself, as well as wider themes of worship. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a definitions quiz on the fourth page. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. Answers to all the activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This five-page German activity worksheet explores the history and social aspects of International Women’s Day (Der internationale Frauentag). It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A strong cultural element is included, with discussion of some key pioneers from the German-speaking world. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page. A fifth bonus page features a dialogue to model speaking about the topic, as well as a dialogue activity for students to complete in pairs. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group or pre-GCSE topic), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page English (EFL) activity worksheet explores the history and social aspects of International Women’s Day from a UK perspective. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page Spanish activity worksheet explores the history and social aspects of International Women’s Day (El Día Internacional de la Mujer). It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page French activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint David’s Day, the celebration of the patron saint of Wales. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, national emblems of Wales, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each (the fourth discusses Celtic connections with Brittany, linking the celebration to the target language country). A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page English activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint David’s Day, the celebration of the patron saint of Wales. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, national emblems of Wales, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page German activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day, from its Roman origins to practices in the German-speaking countries today. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page French activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day in France. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page Spanish activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day in the Spanish-speaking world. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page English (EFL) activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, in the UK. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each (including, of course, instructions on how to make a pancake!). A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. Link-up topics include Celebrations and Festivals, and Food and Drink. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page Italian activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day in Italy. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page English (EFL/ESL/ESOL) activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day, from its ancient origins to modern-day traditions in the UK and beyond. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This three-page Spanish activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated in Spain. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This three-page German activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated by communities in Germany. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This three-page Italian activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated in and around Italy’s Chinese communities. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This three-page English language activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated by communities in the UK. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This three-page English language activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A fourth page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky) and animal products.

This two-page English language activity worksheet presents a history and discussion of Australia Day. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of culture, and more widely, themes of social engagement. The tone is factual and neutral, with a fourth section on perceived controversies that could form the basis of wider class discussion on decolonisation and similar topics. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: discussion of colonial themes.

This two-page French activity worksheet presents a history and discussion of Australia Day. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of culture, and more widely, themes of social engagement. The tone is factual and neutral, with a fourth section on perceived controversies that could form the basis of wider class discussion on decolonisation and similar topics. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale, with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: discussion of colonial themes.

This three-page Spanish activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A fourth page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky).