‘We don’t want it to ever stop’: how to make and maintain a friendship tradition
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
‘[They] have been exchanging gifts and eating countless wings together since 2012.’
To look forward to (doing) something
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What do you know about Mahir Mahbub and his friends?
2. What does the article say about starting small and building a tradition out of a shared interest?
3. What does the article say about setting an intention for your tradition and giving your tradition a name?
4. What does the article saying about not forcing it?
5. ‘I have loads of traditions and rituals with my partner, family and friends.’ Is this true for you?
6. ‘I wouldn’t like to participate in Declan’s birthday tradition, it sounds very cheesy.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘My partner, family and friends are all interested in very similar things, so it’s easy for us to build traditions based on shared interests.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘There are many local traditions in my native city.’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘There are many religious traditions in my native country.’ Is this true for you?
10. ‘I had lots of family traditions when I was growing up.’ Is this true for you?
11. ‘I have discovered lots of new British traditions since I moved to the UK, and I love them!’ Is this true for you?
12. ‘The more money you have, the more fun your traditions can be.’ Do you agree?
13. ‘Going to the cinema and the theatre is a waste of money. I watch lots of movies at home instead.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘I’ve always enjoyed being a member of different clubs e.g. sports clubs, singing clubs, religious clubs etc.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘The TV is a great way of bringing family, friends and couples together.’ Do you agree?