Grammar
Christmas in Ireland
Comparatives & Superlatives
Level: B1Time: 60–75 minutesNo prep
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A ready-to-teach B1 grammar lesson on comparatives, superlatives and (not) as … as, built around Christmas in Ireland.
Students read a short, sourced article about Irish Christmas customs: the candle in the window, the Christmas Day sea swim, Wren Day, Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and one of the coldest Christmas Days on record. They find the forms themselves, work out the rules, race in teams, then host a "Winter around the world" radio show comparing celebrations.
What's inside
- 12 colourful slides to project, with answer keys straight after each activity
- 4-page A4 exercise sheet: teacher's notes, answer key and a 2-page student worksheet
- True/false team quiz, guided discovery, team race, radio-show role-play and class survey
- Common mistakes covered: more colder, the most cold, than / that
- Easier and Harder options, plus an exit ticket and free homework links
Inclusive: students can talk about any winter festival or holiday, not just Christmas. Facts are sourced from Ireland.ie, the National Museum of Ireland and Met Éireann.
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