Your English calendar
The tradition of advent calendars was established to explain to children the matter of counting days until Christmas. Nowadays, such calendars have varied forms and are used not only by children.
The idea of exploring something new every day starts on 1st December and finishes on the 24th day of the month. The most popular advent calendars contain pieces of chocolate but you may encounter versions with tea bags, cosmetics or even dog treats!
What do you think you will find in our calendar?
Answer: you will find 24 short (and easy) challenges you may treat as your everyday practice. Add this blog entry to your bookmark list in your browser so you can easily navigate to the website each day.
Before completing a task, read the instructions carefully. Then, try to solve a proper day’s challenge and share your results with your English tutor.
If you’re unable to solve some puzzles, write down the issues to discuss them during your classes.
Good luck!
I XII
Write a letter to Santa Claus. Name 5 things you would like to be given as a Christmas gift. Then choose which entry from the list you like the most and explain why.
II XII
Write 10 sentences using Present Simple.
III XII
Make a playlist using your favourite Christmas songs. Then share it with your family/friends.
IV XII
Prepare a handmade decoration you may use yourself or give to a family member/friend.
V XII
Write 10 sentences using Present Continuous.
VI XII
Using the letters from the words: “SANTA CLAUS” try to form 7 different words. It means that the letter S can be used twice in one word, but the letter C – only once.
Your options do not have to be Christmas related.
Words: Santa and Claus do not count!
How are you doing so far?
VII XII
Write a Christmas postcard to your family member or a friend (in English).
VIII XII
Make a list of English course books you have in your house. Then decide if you intend to keep the book(s) and use it/them or find it/them another owner.
IX XII
What colours do you associate with winter? Are these the same ones you associate with Christmas? Answer the question.
X XII
Write down 4 different Christmas-related traditions that come to your mind. Do you think that any of them are specific to your region of origin?
XI XII
Write 10 sentences with Zero and First Conditional.
XII XII
Think about decorations you have used to bring the Christmas spirit to your house. Provide English equivalents to the names of these items/gadgets. Find at least 7 pieces of décor.
You’re halfway through!
XIII XII
Take a break from all these activities. Get some rest today.
XIV XII
Create a new superhero, whose superpower is saving Christmas. What’s their name? What exactly do they do? How do they look like?
XV XII
Do you like making New Year’s resolutions? Have you already planned anything for 2024?
XVI XII
Buy something new that you can use to decorate your house. Describe the item.
XVII XII
Write 10 sentences with the ‘be going to’ structure.
XVIII XII
Finish the sentences.
Christmas is…
What I like most about winter is…
The best way to say goodbye to 2023 is…
You’re on the finish line!
XIX XII
Choose one Christmas song with Polish lyrics. Then, try to translate them to English. If possible, try to maintain the proper rhythm so that it can be sung in English to the original melody.
XX XII
Watch a movie that is Christmas related. Yes, you can watch Home Alone.
XXI XII
Tell a story from your last Christmas celebration. If you do not know how to use past tenses, use present ones.
XXII XII
Write 10 sentences with modal verbs of your choice.
XXIII XII
Imagine you can spend Christmas anywhere in the world. What place is your choice? Justify your opinion.
XXIV XII
Using the letters from the words: “MERRY CHRISTMAS” try to form 10 different words. It means that the letter R can be used three times in one word, but the letter C – only once.
Your options do not have to be Christmas related.
Words: Merry and Christmas do not count!
