SPEAKING WARM-UP (tea)

Speaking how tea time came to england

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INTRO

What kind of drink is Great Britain famous for? Do you know how this beverage was brought to Great Britain?

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video time

Go to the next slide and watch the video called 'How Tea Time Came to England'. Then, answer some questions and tell us about your habits and traditions.

questions to the video

Who brought tea to England? When was tea brought to England? Why other ladies started to drink tea as well? How do British people usually drink their tea?

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When people in England say 'tea' they often mean a meal, not only the hot drink. Afternoon tea is a light meal typically eaten between 3:30 pm and 5 pm. Nowadays, a formal afternoon tea is more of a special occasion, taken as a treat in a hotel. The food is often served on a tiered stand; there may be no sandwiches, but bread or scones with butter and jam, or toast, muffins or crumpets. Afternoon tea as a treat may be supplemented with a glass of Champagne or a similar alcoholic drink. This is a more recent innovation. The term "tea" is often used among the British working classes, particularly those of the North of England and the South Wales Valleys, as signifying the main meal of the evening; this use of the word is also common in Australia. Other than the name, the meal is not different from those eaten as dinner or supper. More generally, a high tea was and is often the last meal of the day for young children, before an early bedtime. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_(meal))

interesting facts

Have you ever had traditional afternoon tea? If yes, how did you like it? If no, would you like to try?

tell us about yourself!

Tell us about you favourite beverages - hot and cold ones. You may want to answers questions such as: - What is your favourite drink? - What is your first drink of the day? - Are there any beverages you don't like? - Have you ever drunk tea with milk? - What do you usually drink at partys? - Do you add sugar to your tea/coffee? - Do you like having a cake or some other sweets with your tea/coffee? - Do you drink enough water? These are just some examples! Use your creativity and try to talk for a few minutes.